PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

Nominated by Alison Milgram, CMP, DES, Senior Events Manager, PCMA, which held PCMA Education Conference 2017 at the New York Marriott Marquis — “It was a little after 10:30 p.m.on Lo, DMCP, Owner, Red Velvet Events — “She went above and beyond to make PCMA Convening Leaders 2017 in Austin a success on behalf of the Visit Austin team.”.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2017

Better contract negotiations. We are moving to a larger venue for 2017. We may shorten our 2017 meeting, have one less speaker, reduce the meal costs. • • Added a day as well as additional workshops; expanded available exhibit space. . Budget control is being exercised [two mentions]. • Cut back on meeting frequency. •

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2018

As a one man show at DPA, I am involved in all aspects of the planning process, including site selection, vendor acquisition and management, contract negotiation, budget development/reconciliation as well as social media outreach and management. and marry my interest in event coordination with the non-profit sector.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

By making a few resolutions and taking these simple steps, meeting planners can be sure 2017 will be a great year for fabulous events and stellar career progression. In 2017, do yourself a favor by making learning a priority. As we start the new year, let’s take a moment to make sure it will be a great one. Learn something new.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 31, 2018

After the epically awful 2017 hurricane season wreaked destruction from Texas to Florida to Puerto Rico and the U.S. If you have a substantial percentage saying they don’t want to come, try to negotiate with the venue,” says Foster. Think about the potential worst-case scenario, and whether you can negotiate that down.”.

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The MICE

AUGUST 17, 2020

It was a big contract, which took six months of negotiations to come to an agreement. Before having my new company, I already had a one-year contract signed for our first project for a hotel company. At that time, it was 2017, and I knew that the best you can do is to start moving as soon as possible.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 13, 2023

It has topped of the list of challenges identified by planners in Convene ’s Annual Meetings Market Survey for years, including in the 2017 and 2020 surveys, conducted in 2016 and 2019, respectively, and in our most recent survey (to be published in a special Convene November Forecast issue).

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 9, 2020

See also : How to Master the Art of Negotiating. Research done in 2017 by American Political Science Association (APSA), in which members were surveyed on negative experiences at conferences, showed that inappropriate behaviors are far more common than we think. Why Do I Need One?

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Heather Seasholtz meets an elephant during PCMA’s 2017 Global Professionals Conference in Bangkok, Thailand. Enhance your contract expertise with insights from Seasholtz at Convening Leaders. She will be part of “Negotiating Beyond the Typical Venue Contract” on January 7 at 3:30 p.m.

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Endless Events

JULY 23, 2021

In every contract, an Audio Visual (AV) quote is the piece of a vendor agreement that has the dollars attached to it that breaks apart the projected cost of different materials. If you find out they charge you for 4 days, you may be able to negotiate that down to 2.5 Can you summarize the various areas of your contract?

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Smart Meetings regularly offers free webinars that cover a range of valuable topics, from contract negotiation to sourcing strategies. Problem Contract Clauses and How to Avoid Them. 2017 Hospitality Trends. Improving Contract Negotiation Skills. These are a few of our most popular webinars from 2016.

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Eventinterface

APRIL 15, 2017

Jenkins recently served as Chair, and produced the 2017 Special Event (TSE) Opening Night Party. Be professional, flexible, honest, and listen to those whom you have contracted for their expertise. Practicing good ethics is very important to me and something non-negotiable in working with our suppliers, production team and crew.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 26, 2018

After aggregating 1,000-plus hotel sales promotions in 2017, we found that hotels send out promo offers 89-193 days from the arrival/departure dates. Because supplier strength is at an all-time high, until you have a signed contract, you’re still competing with other planners for your desired space.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

2017 was a turbulent year full of natural disasters, sexual harassment accusations and political upset around the world. The problem : Force majeure , meaning an unavoidable accident, has occurred, causing an inability to carry through with the contract on one or both sides. Here are some things to consider: Navigating Force Majeure.

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Plan Your Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2018

Art of the Deal: Strategic Hotel & Contract Negotiations. Check out Page 18 of the digital edition of the November 2017 issue of Plan Your Meetings for a free embedded MPI webinar! Upcoming live webinars include: What Makes a Meeting Experience Great? Safety & Security: Are Your Attendees at Risk?

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

In fact, by 2021, video will account for 82% of all internet traffic , and in 2017 55% of all people watch videos online every day. Some venues charge an additional fee for such services, so make sure to discuss this prior to signing your contract with the venue. Always focus on telling a story. Contest and Giveaway Marketing.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

In fact, by 2021, video will account for 82% of all internet traffic , and in 2017 55% of all people watch videos online every day. Some venues charge an additional fee for such services, so make sure to discuss this prior to signing your contract with the venue. Always focus on telling a story. Contest and Giveaway Marketing.

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Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Speakers 60