Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2018

8, 2017, turned into an inferno when winds picked up that night. According to Visit Santa Rosa, both properties remain in the midst of insurance negotiations, so it is yet to be determined if they will rebuild. Napa Valley Film Festival 2017 photo by Bob McClenahan. What began as an ordinary day in the counties on Oct.

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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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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

To see the results, whether I’m negotiating, conducting programs or leading a training session, it’s important to always do my best. The post Smart Women 2017: Industry Leaders appeared first on Smart Meetings. Apparently, I was not a very good salesperson. I’m my biggest competitor. Best work trick I’ve learned: Big talk! Innovators.

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Gallus Events

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Here are loads of venue negotiation tips! We did this for a client in 2017 and it was a massive success. It’s rare that you lose a provisional hold but of course if you need that venue then you have to sign, however make sure you sign for as low a cost as you can. Ensure you have maximised your income streams .

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

October 2017, sometimes I wish I could do dramatic readings of press releases. Brandt Krueger: October 2017, PSAV acquires Hawthorn Theatrical. 2017, one year later. You can negotiate these contracts. Brandt Krueger: All of that was negotiable. Planners that know how to negotiate. This is non-negotiable.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Keep reading to see how your budget situation compares to planners in your cohort, and learn how to set yourself up for success the next time you have to negotiate for more. The post Event Budget Trends 2017: Cloudy with a Chance of Inconsistency? The Curious Case of Event Production Budgets.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 31, 2018

According to the latest figures from miaTouchstone, the Meetings Industry Association (mia) online benchmarking tool, there were 49% more meetings held over the summer (June to August) than during the same period in 2017. The figures continue the growing trend for meetings with the overall number up 25% over the last two years.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2016

But according to a new survey from Social Tables, 24 percent of respondents predict that a reduced event budget will be the biggest challenge they face in 2017. Knowing what to expect will give you more leverage at the negotiating table. The post 7 Strategies to Negotiate a Bigger Events Budget appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Eventinterface

JULY 26, 2017

In your beaker, combine the elements: creativity, passion, experience and negotiation. Actually, add a bit more of negotiation for good measure - I mean who doesn’t love a good negotiator. Put on your lab coat and step into the Abstract Elements laboratory.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

In 2017, we discussed this very question in two insightful episodes of the EventIcons podcast which you can check out here and here. Negotiating aspects of AV quotes. Learn to negotiate event AV. Knowing how to negotiate event AV is a must-have skill for any event planner. Negotiate payment terms. It’s tricky.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2017

hotel demand is still up for 2017,” said Mark Woodworth, senior managing director of CBRE Hotels’ Americas Research , in a presentation made at Destinations International Annual Convention in Montreal. hotels started 2017 on a strong note, posting a 30-year occupancy high in the first quarter. markets in 2017. “It Shop Around.

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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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Capterra Event Management

MAY 9, 2017

If you do not negotiate your salary to reflect your worth, you’ll likely end up under—and not over—paid. They found that executives who negotiated their salaries right out of college were able to make roughly $500,000 more over the course of their lives. Just like your reputation, your salary will follow you from job to job.

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Event Farm

JANUARY 11, 2017

This is a sneak peek into the content of our upcoming webinar, Innovating Your Event Experience in 2017. When you’re negotiating with potential speakers, don’t simply discuss content they might deliver during the event, but discuss the content they could contribute to help promote your event. Keep reading to learn more.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

To see the results, whether I’m negotiating, conducting programs or leading a training session, it’s important to always do my best. Further Reading: Smart Women 2017: Entrepreneurs. Smart Women 2017: Innovators. Smart Women 2017: Doers. Smart Women 2017: Rising Stars. Apparently, I was not a very good salesperson.

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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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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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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

Mariska Kesteloo : Mariska Kesteloo is a founder of the Word of MICE which she established in the year of 2017. Previously named as a panel speaker at Event Tech Live 2016 and a judge for Event Technology Awards 2017, Roisin is currently the Director of Global Technology Implementation & Management at CWT Meetings and Events.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Despite ongoing Brexit negotiations for the UK to leave the European Union casting uncertainty over how the deal will play out for airlines, visas and border control, the popularity of London as a destination is undiminished for now. in 2018, up from 2% in 2017, and hold firm through 2019 and 2020. In the Eurozone, inflation hit 2.1%

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Event Industry News

JUNE 13, 2022

In 2017 he was named SVP of Special Events at AEG Presents, which involved overseeing 45 venues nationwide. The former General Manager of Blossom Music Center in Ohio (under House of Blues Concerts/Live Nation), Girton joined AEG Presents in 2008 as the original General Manager for The Novo, located at LA Live in downtown Los Angeles.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Negotiating with hotels in a seller’s market. Speak your mind by participating in the 2017 Meetings Market Survey. We are expected every year to increase our attendance and improve our meeting, but without any budget increases.”). Making revenue goals. Managing staff and volunteers. Recruiting speakers. Lack of staff. .

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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

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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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

You can also go to the Event App Bible 2017: Reboot if you want to start building event apps this year. Learn from the Best Music Festival Activations of 2017. If you want to go around the world, there’s the free report about the 25 Best Event Venues and Destinations in 2018, which takes you from Anaheim to Singapore.

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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. At that time, it was 2017, and I knew that the best you can do is to start moving as soon as possible. It was a great learning experience working with technology and international partners. This was a big decision that I needed to make in one hour.

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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. 2017 Hospitality Trends. Improving Contract Negotiation Skills. Webinars that provide CEU credits are a great resource for planners looking to expand their knowledge and further their careers.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Heather Seasholtz meets an elephant during PCMA’s 2017 Global Professionals Conference in Bangkok, Thailand. She will be part of “Negotiating Beyond the Typical Venue Contract” on January 7 at 3:30 p.m. The events industry is evolving quickly. What’s the biggest — and most valuable — change you’ve experienced in your career? .”

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EventBank Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

WistiaFest 2017 : Early Bird Offers [caption id="attachment_3303" align="aligncenter" width="355"] See the original at the world's coolest email archive Really Good Emails. This is one of the best ways to not only target your networks but also networks of people in your industry. They want attendance just as much as you do.

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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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Eventinterface

APRIL 15, 2017

Jenkins recently served as Chair, and produced the 2017 Special Event (TSE) Opening Night Party. Practicing good ethics is very important to me and something non-negotiable in working with our suppliers, production team and crew. Twenty-first Century Global Event Management by Joe Goldblatt. In closing.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

From the proposal through setup, personalization needs to be at the heart of how you communicate, negotiate, and create a meetings product. Source: IACC 2017 Meeting Room of the Future Report. There is a rising preference for independent, quirky, unique venues that often don’t offer commission and will not negotiate T&Cs.”.

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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. Take these incentives as a sign that you now have the upper hand in negotiations, a rare reprieve in today’s climate where suppliers typically hold all the leverage. .

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Endless Events

JULY 23, 2021

If you find out they charge you for 4 days, you may be able to negotiate that down to 2.5 While riders are completely negotiable, it is our personal belief that a rider serves an important purpose. However, you can negotiate this fee off your quote before you sign your contract. days or increase to a 30% discount.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Featured on Forbes as a “Top 20 Influencer of Chief Marketing Officers” – 2018 #1 Global Content Marketing Influencer – 2018 Listed on Forbes as one of the “Top 20 Influencers of CMO’s” – 2017 Ranked by Apollo Research in the “Top 20 Influencers of Digital Marketers in the USA” – 2016 Where to Find him? Where to find him? Where to find him?

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SmartMeetings

MAY 23, 2018

That was when it was a relationship business, and you were valued for your Rolodex and your ability to deliver on negotiations.” Freitag, senior vice president of lodging insights at hospitality research company STR, echoed that 2017 was both a sellers’ market and a transient-oriented one. Flash Forward to 2018.

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

That’s what the e-commerce company Plexus was hoping for when they brought in Kelly Clarkson to their BELIEVE Convention in 2017. Drone shows are becoming more common we have seen them during Lady Gaga's 2017 Super Bowl halftime show , and more recently at CES where Intel flew 250 drones over the Bellagio during their iconic fountain show.

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Eventory

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Green venues are sooo 2017. Also, you have a chance to negotiate better prices with the local producers and farmers. Also, you can negotiate with them prices based on hard data. Check if you have room for it in your budget. Take look at the scale of the event. In this way, you evaluate the need to apply this solution.

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