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Smart Moves in Mexico, Atlanta and More

Smart Meetings

She brings over 25 years of experience in hotel sourcing, meeting planning and onsite meeting assistance. Englander takes on the role of account manager as well, and will assist with all aspects of site selection and contract negotiation processes. She previously served as a global sourcing manager at Bishop-McCann.

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Short Lead Times?-?A Handbook for Event Planners

Hubilo Blog

Short lead times and event planners basically revolve around — compromise, negotiations, and smart decisions. Fewer options, no time — With an impromptu conference or meeting planned by event professionals, it gets difficult to book one of the best venues because of highly unlikely availability. . .

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Interviews with Planners - Greg Jenkins

Eventinterface

Jenkins is also a previous nominee as Samaritan of the Year and a two-time nominee as Event Planner of the Year by Event Solutions Magazine, an international magazine serving the event and meeting planning industry. Special Events: Best Practices in Modern Event Planning by Joe Goldblatt. In closing.

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What Makes for Good Internships?

PCMA Convene

So the interns should learn how you negotiate that type of situation.”. Peggy Marilley, founder of Alexandria, Virginia–based Precision Meetings & Events, thinks working with students keeps her ahead of the curve. His students are required to plan at least two events before graduation as part of their classwork.

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Smart Women 2017: Industry Leaders

SmartMeetings

To see the results, whether I’m negotiating, conducting programs or leading a training session, it’s important to always do my best. In the industry, I started as a leisure travel agent after college designing group tours to sell to consumers through advertising in the Houston Chronicle. Apparently, I was not a very good salesperson.

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The Ultimate Event Strategy Guide 2023

Stova

This comprehensive guide created for event strategy best practices outlines the four levels of connections required to be a best-in-class meetings and events team. Event Strategy Framework What is the Difference Between Event Planning and Meeting Planning?

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Top 99 keynote speakers every event planner must know about

Hubilo Blog

K V Shridhar aka “POPS” often referred to as the “Advertising Genius” is the Founder of HyperCollective. Mr. Shridhar has near to 4 decades worth of experience in the advertising space and has held positions at Leo Brunett and SapientNitro. Oren is one of the world’s leading experts on sales, raising capital and negotiation.

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