Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

There are three categories of questions to ask; essential, quality of life, and tech questions. . This could reduce your engagement and you might be able to negotiate to have it removed from your screen. . Also, be sure to ask if there is the tech support on-site? Venue Negotiations . Don’t wait!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The tech area has significantly increased with companies we hadn’t even heard of two years ago,” said Bauer. and accessibility; Innovation and tech; Business recovery, Contract negotiations, Personal branding and Sustainability.?. Expect to see Cvent, EventsAIR, Hopin, Swapcard, RainFocus and MeetingPlay among others.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 23, 2019

According to the latest report, which studies the enquiry levels, number of meetings, average daily and 24-hour residential rates of mia members, the average number of meetings held in the first six months of 2019 fell by 15% compared to the same period in 2018. Event Tech. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 14, 2021

Our existing tech customers love our platform and our challenge became how to take the brand across the world. We studied the approach of well-known software companies, like Slack, Dropbox and Zoom and realized they offer a free basic version and decided to emulate that approach. Please study what we have to offer.

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Attendease

JUNE 5, 2023

This is non-negotiable and should be considered a given to have access to. #6: Organizations should ensure there is a clear training program in place that operates at a reasonably steady pace. Here are a few keys to training success: Live, online training on the new event management tool.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 26, 2018

This makes having an active social media presence a non-negotiable these days. Event Tech Is Going Strong in 2018. Event tech shows no signs of letting up. Jump into the article to learn more trends in event tech. This is an increase of over $50 billion from the first study in 2014. The Real Money behind Events.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Working with an agency can help save time and money due to the company’s efficiencies, negotiating expertise, and vendor relationships/purchasing power. Tech savvy – In today’s digital age, technology is integral to event management. of past events.

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Endless Events

MARCH 13, 2020

Watch our webinar on Negotiating Hotel Wi-Fi. My fabulous intern Grant who is currently studying abroad just informed me that if London goes from its current level two status to a level three, he will have to leave within 72 hours. You might remember when Will and Brandt dedicated an entire episode of the Event Tech Podcast to it.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 23, 2017

The niche between the proverbial rock and a hard place that event professionals often inhabit could be even cozier in the coming year, according to the results of a new American Express Meetings & Events study. A majority (65 percent) of respondents in North America said that contract negotiations are more challenging now.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Event Tech Podcast. King and Waffles pick the brains of event professionals across the industry, looking for insights and case studies that captivate their audience. Event Tech Podcast. This podcast delves into anything and everything about the event tech space. The Best Event Planning Podcasts. EventIcons. GatherGeeks.

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Connect Your Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

The same study says 53 percent of planners are struggling to sell sponsorships. Such meetings are responsible for 30 percent of business gatherings in North America, the study finds. Not surprisingly, tech meetings and events are the fastest growing sector. That’s the question planners are being forced to answer.

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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Our demographic isn’t tech-savvy enough. Recommended Read: [Case Study] GetWellNetwork scores at cost savings and engagement using an event app and gamification. Recommended Read: [Case Study] Real Property Management wins the game at attendee networking. Common Objections to Event App Adoption.

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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Our demographic isn’t tech-savvy enough. Recommended Read: [Case Study] GetWellNetwork scores at cost savings and engagement using an event app and gamification. Recommended Read: [Case Study] Real Property Management wins the game at attendee networking. Common Objections to Event App Adoption.

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Endless Events

MARCH 13, 2020

New tech often leads to a buzz and memorable event experiences. Before we go on, it’s easy to get carried away with new tech so we suggest always going back to the purpose of your event. Why are you wanting to use the tech? They have all the knowledge needed to sell the tech. Is it to expand the brand? Play with Ego .

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Event Industry News

APRIL 26, 2022

Click here to download the case study]. Moreover, 10% of meetings lead to a ‘deal negotiation’ status. They used Grip’s AI matchmaking technology to ensure the right meetings happened at the right time, leading to positive business outcomes for all attendees.

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Eventsforce

JANUARY 14, 2021

Sales, Persuasion and Negotiation . We are all persuading and negotiating with each other throughout our day to day activities. Selling, negotiating and persuading skills are crucial in a world where the events landscape has changed beyond recognition. On-Demand Webinar: How to become a tech-savvy event planner.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

They can often negotiate better deals and availability. They also own or have access to the latest event tech, staging, and production equipment, saving you time and money. By delivering professional event services alongside our event tech solutions, we provide companies with a cost-efficient way to run exceptional events.

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ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

According to the WSV study, only military service personnel and healthcare workers experience higher on-the-job stress levels. After you choose a promising venue, meticulously detail every one of your expectations in a comprehensive service level agreement (SLA) that will take the guesswork out of the contract negotiation process.

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GEVME

JANUARY 26, 2021

In fact, some studies have shown that 98% of people attending hybrid events never plan to attend the event live initially, because they are unsure of how it works and its benefits. . Conduct testing and dry-runs of the event and use only experienced tech people working on the back-end of the virtual event element.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 12, 2020

WSJ Tech Live. WSJ Tech Live brings the greatest, most ambitious minds in tech together for three days of "candid interviews, lively off-stage discussions, and premiere networking opportunities." Key Takeaway: WSJ Tech Live does a lot of things right. Source: The Wall Street Journal. April 2, 2019. Source: Twitter.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 13, 2018

Don’t be afraid to negotiate! Also, determine if there will be tech support available onsite during your event. Costs: Considering that 32.8% of planners have an event spend less than $100K — budget constraints should be conveyed to the venue from the start. Source: EventMB.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2021

In fact, some studies have shown that 98% of people attending hybrid events never plan to attend the event live initially, because they are unsure of how it works and its benefits. Conduct testing and dry-runs of the event and use only experienced tech people working on the back-end of the virtual event element.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2021

In fact, some studies have shown that 98% of people attending hybrid events never plan to attend the event live initially, because they are unsure of how it works and its benefits. Conduct testing and dry-runs of the event and use only experienced tech people working on the back-end of the virtual event element.

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

To understand your audience better, you need to study how your audience behaves, what they need, and what they expect. That way you’ll have more options, more time to negotiate, and a clear guideline to make sure your event is cost-efficient. Event tech. Select other event tech. What value can you give your sponsors?

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Dahlia has an OMG-attitude about all things tech and audience engagement solutions. I have a continuous curious mind about tech that can catapult event professionals and events to new heights. It’s not about how cool or innovative the tech is, it’s how creatively it was implemented to support the goals of the event and team.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Today’s intense focus on key performance indicators, event-tech stacks and designing brilliant experiences has made the need for advanced education—from a university, association or DIY commitment—almost a requisite for getting hired…and for thriving. Some topics are evergreen—negotiation, experience design, trends.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Provide a budget outline that breaks the total down into specific categories like venue costs, presentation tech, F&B, entertainment, decorations, and security. Operations managers negotiate prices, book vendors, place supply orders, and communicate vendor details between the planning team, venue, and benefiting organization.

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EventBank Insights

MARCH 11, 2019

Skip to a Do & Don't Prepare Understand your audience Practice makes perfect Make a connection Be Business Savvy The Elevator Pitch Highlight the Value Proposition Use Visuals Be an Expert Negotiator Have Thick Skin Learn to Fail 1. a college student studying entrepreneurship and trying to start my own business.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Client care, vendor negotiation, and budgeting are just a few of the many skills you’ll acquire. Furthermore, you’ll come to understand the wedding timeline in detail, as well as study civil and cultural variations and building relationships with reception vendors. That said, the course itself is less than 40 hours long.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

If you are working with multiple stakeholders across various departments, they may not agree with conveniences versus luxury, but it is essential to your success (and sanity) that you obtain directly from the decision maker as to the non-negotiables. Negotiate favorable rates with offsite venues and vendors.

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zkipster

APRIL 19, 2017

I was born in Sweden and lived in Indonesia and Japan for 10 years before moving to England in 2008 to study Event Management at Bournemouth University. One day you may be trying to source pink flamingos and the next you could be in an important and deal-breaking negotiation to secure hotel rates for a conference of 400 people.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 6, 2016

82 percent of small business owners agree that building partnerships is best done in-person, followed by negotiating agreements (75 percent), finding potential new hires (71 percent), networking (68 percent), engaging with the community (68 percent), exploring new business opportunities (60 percent) and training new employees (59 percent). •

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Innovation on the floor took the form of tours enabling planners to gain the advice of experts on how to use how tech , innovation and trends to create compelling experiences. They demonstrated how tech, innovation and trends can be implemented into general sessions, as well as examining the future of meeting experiences.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

While most companies go into the speaker negotiation by asking what the speaker can bring to the stage, it’s equally as important for you to help your client articulate what the goals are for your company to feel like they’ve got the right person inspiring the crowd. Create a list of the top three “success metrics” for your event.

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

A recent study found 72 percent of millennials prefer to spend more money on experiences than on material things. Source: ARVR Tech. ARVR Tech creates custom augmented reality applications for events spanning everything from scavenger hunts to training simulations. Can you negotiate? Augmented Reality. Virtual Reality.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

After a successful career as an entrepreneur and tech executive, Pizzaro took to writing about the impact of technology on business, society, and the greater world. Oren is one of the world’s leading experts on sales, raising capital and negotiation. Keynote speakers in Artificial Intelligence (AI Tech). Where to Find him?

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Bjorn Hanson Clinical Professor, NYU School of Professional Studies, Jonathan M. When the dust settles, there will be a much leaner pool of financially solid hotel suppliers that could facilitate changes in content distribution, the RFP process, pricing, ancillary fees, and corporate-customer negotiations.

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