Attendease

JULY 20, 2023

The real magic lies in negotiating SaaS contracts. With the right skillset and a clear understanding of your organization’s needs, you can emerge from the negotiation process with a contract that drives significant value and savings. We’re here to guide you through the essential elements of negotiating your next SaaS contract.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

The etouches strategic sourcing solution enables event planners to book venues and negotiate better deals, faster. The post etouches: New Tech to Source Better Venue Deals [Review] by EventMB Team appeared first on [link]. Here is our review. etouches Strategic Venue Sourcing Solution: What Is It? Click here […].

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Master planner consultants offer 6 tips for negotiating your next corporate event Does this sound familiar? Get Your AV Right Another important element of the sourcing process is managing event tech needs. Remember, everything is open for negotiation so make sure you are getting what you’re paying for.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 29, 2018

A list of tech fundamentals that will help you align event needs and goals. Brought to you by: Being a successful meeting & event planner requires a multifaceted skillset—from people and project management to contract negotiation and technology prowess. Convene makes all your tech needs simple. Load In / Load Out.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

Read More: Cvent’s Event Tech Roadmap According to filings, at the end of last year, Cvent had approximately 22,000 customers globally in the corporate, non-profit, higher education and hospitality sectors as of December 31, 2022. In 2021, the market for in-person, virtual and hybrid events was estimated at $30 billion.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Other ways to boost event engagement include adding some game elements aligned to your event goals, using new tech like VR and live streaming, and having a “why” for your event. Top New Tech To Use For Your Events. Getting the Right Event Tech Each Step of the Way. And to top it off, we have a free treat for you.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 9, 2021

Come up with negotiating strategies for each vendor based on the strength of their business at the moment, and assign staffers certain roles in the negotiation process based on their individual strengths. The best negotiator on your team should handle the largest budget elements that will not be simple to secure at an acceptable cost.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . Contract and Negotiation Tips. We skipped to the good part—Negotiating Rooms: Cancellation, Attrition, Rebooking and Reselling — where the big idea is planning for contingencies. They even flew in some of the rovers for people to see. The constant through all of this?

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2022

Harness the Power of Negotiation for Post-Covid Success. In the latest Smart Meetings webinar, “How to Harness the Power of Negotiation to Master Your Post-Covid Events Career,” Alison Fragale shares how to be your own cheerleader and the science of prenegotiating. 5 Tips for Negotiating Your Best Salary.

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

The Event Planner’s Toolkit: Skills and Attributes Communication and Negotiation Clear communication is the cornerstone of event planning. Negotiation skills are equally important. Tech Savvy In today’s digital world, being tech-savvy is not optional.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Last month, Mastercard wrote about technology’s impact on travel planning, citing tech platform CWT’s Global Business Travel Forecast for 2024, which shows a 3-percent rise in “average cost per attendee, per day for meetings and events,” and a 3.6 AI could help companies analyze T&E on a ‘much more granular level.’

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Newbie event planners will often pick a venue, negotiate a deal with them, and sign the venue’s provided contract. . Instead of morphing your event goals around the venue’s rules, approach your venue with a list of non-negotiables. You’ll likely need to budge on a few items, so rank your needs from least to most negotiable.

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Eventsforce

JUNE 12, 2019

In this month’s round up of top event tech stories, we look at what impact the EU GDPR has had on the events industry – one year after coming into effect. Have a look at the top event tech stories you don’t want to miss: Special Events: Most Event Planners Still Struggling with GDPR, Study Shows.

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Stova

MAY 25, 2023

For example, Stova’s event technology simplifies event sourcing and gives you the power to better negotiate with venues. Much like popular real estate search sites, mark your favorite venues to easily compare, share experiences, and see venues booked company-wide to leverage negotiations. Improve Request for Proposal (RFP) efficiency.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Hotels are currently in the driver’s seat when it comes to meeting negotiations. Know your must-have and nice-to-have amenities before you negotiate. Negotiate multi-year contracts with the same venue or hotel chain. If you can’t use the venue’s preferred concessions, negotiate. Event-Tech. Ground-Transportation.

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Event Leadership Institute

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

You’re excitedly planning your next event, and your proposal for event tech and audio visual (AV) just came in. negotiate a little bit, and then hire the supplier. Countless event planners feel as if they have most parts of being a planner down pat, except for tech and AV. Are you up to date on the latest trends in tech and AV?

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Until it’s acceptable to show up to a site visit or contract negotiation with bed head, greasy locks or unshaven legs, score these four tech-driven hair products for hard-traveling tresses. The post 4 Tech-Driven Hair Products for Planners appeared first on Connect Association. As a bonus, it smells really good too. $7.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of event management, staying ahead of the curve is a non-negotiable imperative for success. Introducing Eventwise, the new to market financial management platform specifically built for the events industry. However, the financial management aspect of these events […]

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Negotiate You may think ‘negotiate’ and expect this to be right at the beginning of the event planning process, and you’d be entirely right. Just remember that when working on budgets, a bit of extra negotiation at contract stage could be the saviour in your event management skills later down the line.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

How to stretch your event budget for food and beverage, event tech, ground transportation, and venues. Almost half said they anticipate at least some increase in hotel room rates, while a similar percentage expect costs to rise for audiovisual and event tech services. Take a Swipe at Event-Tech Costs. Start with the Big Picture.

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Nunify

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

As an event organizer managing multiple events at the same time, and having top-notch organizational skills is non-negotiable. Tech-savvy: 2020 totally changed the event industry. Strong negotiation skills: Negotiating contracts is one of the prime roles of an event planner.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Negotiate for the host hotel to provide complimentary town-car service for your speakers and VIPs. • Event-Tech. Tried-and-True Ground-Transportation Cost Cuts. • Get multiple quotes from vendors and be specific about exactly what you will need, especially in terms of accessibility. Big Picture Strategies.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Navigating these differing views requires diplomacy and negotiation skills, as disagreements can potentially lead to conflicts or jeopardize the event’s success if not adequately addressed. Audio-visual (AV) Equipment Latest Tech vs. Basic: Cutting-edge sound and display equipment can elevate the event experience but comes at a premium.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

The strike vote came after months of negotiation between Unite Here Local 5 and Marriott. Year-round health benefits and worker protection against automation are reportedly among the major issues on the negotiating table. A Marriott International spokesperson said: “We have been in negotiations with Unite Here Local 26 since April.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . Contract and Negotiation Tips. We skipped to the good part—Negotiating Rooms: Cancellation, Attrition, Rebooking and Reselling — where the big idea is planning for contingencies. They even flew in some of the rovers for people to see. The constant through all of this?

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Eventscase Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Coinciding with our anniversary, negotiations began to achieve this latest round of investment that we have made public this week. We are hosting representatives from event agencies in Spain and we’re flying them to London to attend Event Tech Live 2022. NEW ROUND OF FUNDING.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Having a skillful strategy helps to avoid overworking a week before the start of the event and becomes a negotiation advantage when talking with investors. The top 5 event tech trends of 2019–2020. You should also tune in to the tech event trends or technology trends in event management that may be exceptionally hot in 2019–2020.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

More: Hospitality Strike Votes Could Increase with Arrival of High-Tech Hotels, Minimum Wage Increases. A union spokesperson cited lack of year-round health benefits for full-time workers as a major sticking points in contract negotiations. Each hotel company negotiates separately with the union.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 26, 2021

Beginning May 3, Bradshaw will release an episode each Monday of the month that will touch on different behaviors and norms of in-person meetings, such as handshakes, decision-making and negotiation , and will provide insight on how to master them. More from Jonathan Bradshaw : The Unexpected Behavior Powering Exceptional Business Events. “In

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Endless Events

JANUARY 21, 2020

So, now that you know the costs you need to be aware of, let’s chat in depth about negotiating prices for your AV. Watch our webinar that shares tips on How to Negotiate Prices for Event AV. ?? The Event Tech Podcast – Gadgets And Tech In 2020: The Best Of CES ??. ?? Back from the 3-day weekend!

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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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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Negotiations to achieve the new investment round started at around the same time. The latest round of investment, which is backed by existing investors, will allow the software development company to move forward with an acquisition strategy. Eventscase, the all-in-one event management software, celebrated its 10th anniversary last September.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2023

With attention spans waning and gamification a growing element of daily life, the survey sought to understand how learning and development will evolve, the implications of tech advancements on face-to-face interaction, as well as the considerations event organisers need to make due to a growing generational spread amongst delegates.

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StraussCA

JULY 27, 2023

These individuals often exhibit: Organizational Skills Tech Savviness Organizational Skills Communication Skills Interpersonal Skills Problem-Solving Abilities Attention to Detail Calm Under Pressure Initiative Passion for the Mission Tech Savviness Emotional Intelligence Leadership Skills Time Management Flexibility and Adaptability Negotiation Skills (..)

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 8, 2022

Hotels are now less likely to negotiate rental fees and other typically negotiable line items. Read More : Smart Tech: The Great Resignation. Add to that staffing shortages, leading to fewer employees wearing multiple hats, taking on tasks they normally wouldn’t, or weren’t trained for.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 27, 2020

After weeks spent on Zoom calls and virtual happy hours , attendees will expect more tech-driven options and companies will look for risk management that takes into account serious disruptions. Experts warn that agendas will not just pick back up where they left off. They allow planners to access tips that work in the real world.

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Glow Global Events

JUNE 27, 2023

This includes food and beverages, lodging, transportation, equipment rentals, sound techs and other personnel. It’s also important to be flexible and willing to negotiate. The more options you have available, the better informed decision you can make about who is the right fit for your event.

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