2023 Events Negotiating 
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Creating experiences, setting the stage for networking opportunities, and fostering connections among colleagues and association members are what the meetings and events world is all about. Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract Cheryl M. In short, think big. Time to Adopt a Barrister Pricing Model?
Velvet Chainsaw
MARCH 15, 2023
According to a study by the World Scholarship Vault , event planner stress levels are hitting a new high — the third-most stressful job in the world for 2023. Annual conference budgets are usually finalized 12-plus months prior to the event. But things have changed. Can Vendors Be Part of the Solution?
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Velvet Chainsaw
OCTOBER 26, 2023
The bad news is that full year performance for 2023 participation and revenues is expected to be 9.5% For most business event professionals, rebuilding attendance and overall revenue is priority one. Business event professionals are also challenged to deliver net income to the bottom-line. below 2019. One can only hope!)
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Event professionals know what it is like to take high-stakes risks in public while struggling with our own negative voices. Samantha Jordan, a futurist and consultant with Future Today Institute, led a discussion with industry leaders and explained that companies, including major retailers, are already using the tool to negotiate contracts.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Events take a village. Lenovo Tech World is the global technology company’s annual event, and as events at this level go, it’s an enormous undertaking for the planners organizing it. There were opportunities for us to buy out different destinations and evening event venues that we might not have had access to in a larger city.”
Event Marketer
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Higher air fares are replacing the flight delay challenges of 2023. The good news for event marketers, however: Despite the year’s travel speed bumps and forecasts, many events and trade shows (CES 2024, included) are reporting they are back to pre-pandemic attendance levels. percent increase in hotel rates.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
That often means seeking out third-party agencies and independent planners to attain their goals and create a stellar event. Not only do we do contract negotiations, site inspections and sourcing, but then we help planners with all of the logistics from start to finish.” To watch the full webinar, click here. Use our knowledge.”
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