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Two Tensions Keeping Senior Event Professionals Up at Night

Velvet Chainsaw

The good news is that 2024 is expected to eclipse 2019 results by 3.6%. 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. Event innovation often takes a back seat. below 2019.

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Navigating the Future: Top Event Marketing Trends for 2024

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Hey marketing leaders, buckle up because we’re about to dive into the exciting world of event marketing trends for 2024! We are thrilled to share some insights that will not only keep you at the forefront of the industry but also empower you to get more out of your events. But let’s think beyond virtual meetings.

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Streamlining Internal Communications

Velvet Chainsaw

Not only is the Annual Survey of Exhibition Rates a handy tool for comparing exhibitor costs in one city vs. another, it offers other helpful insights for event organizers. Make sure that the costs you’re negotiating are comparable or better for your exhibitors. Here are two takeaways you should consider.

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Four Business Travel Trends and Forecasts Impacting Events in 2024

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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. Bleisure’ is influencing how your event attendees are booking travel. percent increase in hotel rates.

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Navigating Event Contract Negotiation with Finesse

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A Guide for Event Profs in the Age of Rising Costs Welcome to 2024, where contract negotiations continue to be a critical but dreaded aspect of event planning. In this day and age, negotiation skills are even more essential as event professionals strive to deliver memorable experiences while staying on budget.

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Advice for Planners: ‘You Don’t Have to Fear Negotiation’

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Negotiation coach Alex Carter will lead two PCMA Business School sessions during Convening Leaders 2025, on Jan. Negotiation coach Alex Carter starts off her April 2024 TEDx talk, “How to Ask for More — and Get It,” by saying the most important things she knows about negotiation she learned in a kayak.

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Contract Clauses Planners Need in 2024

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Cohen, a partner at Cohen, Cooper, Estep & Allen LLC, who specializes in entertainment, criminal defense and hospitality law, to chat about what planners should consider adding to their contracts in 2024. The post Contract Clauses Planners Need in 2024 appeared first on Smart Meetings. Limit your liability.