Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Editor’s Note: This article was originally penned for PCMA’s Convene in the beginning of August, early on in the discovery that the Apple App Store’s change in guidelines could affect branded mobile event apps. Much has been written since, including evidence that Apple is taking action with some event app providers.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 12, 2020

The disruption to the live events industry due to the Pandemic COVID-19 is unprecedented and impossible to escape. Many industry organizations and business leaders have taken the position that shows, events and business must go on with appropriate precautions. I’d be extremely disappointed if my favorite event was cancelled.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Meeting planners are responsible for the success of corporate events, conferences, and incentive programs. In this article, well explore the key decision factors meeting planners consider and provide actionable strategies to connect with them effectively. Reliable internet, A/V capabilities, and streaming options are non-negotiable.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Van Halen ‘s 1982 World Tour performance contract contained a provision calling for them to be provided backstage with a bowl of M&Ms from which all the brown candies had been removed. I am well aware of the incredible demands made on meeting planners before and during events. ” — Brown Out , snopes.com.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Imagine a world where you could spend an unlimited amount of money in whatever store you walked in or event you planned. I will break down the best ways to save money in an event AV contract without compromising your event. Undoubtedly, incorporating AV into your event can use a majority of your budget quickly.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 12, 2022

The events community can learn a lot from the B2C social landscape as we navigate the ins and outs of best practices and trends for moving fence-sitters to paying registrants. We’ve culled those trends to identify five that are applicable to the B2B events industry. Integrity is endearing,” according to the article. Data rules.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As an event planner, your contract is one of the most important documents in your business. Writing a solid event planning contract helps ensure that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities, as well as what they can expect from the event itself. So, let’s get started!

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Negotiation experts share tips for building win-win event contracts The ROI is in the details when drafting a vendor contract. A win-win contract allows everyone to feel that their biggest risks are covered and they can partner in good faith to execute confidently while working creatively to deliver the best event possible.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 13, 2020

Editor’s note : The lawyer quoted in this article is not providing legal advice. In the latest Smart Meetings Accelerator “ Top Planner Contract Questions Answered ,” Lisa Sommer Devlin, an expert in contract law at Devlin Law Firm , answers those very questions (and more) for planners. Devlin: Contracts Made Easy.

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Guidebook

APRIL 23, 2025

Choosing the right event venue is often a balancing act that requires planners to work within certain constraints – such as budget and time – while also delivering the wow factor that attendees long for. Thats why we created this comprehensive event venue checklist with the 12 most critical venue considerations.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

engine is impressive, but planners need to understand how best to use its contracts section and how human expertise is still required. engine launched earlier this year by the Professional Convention Management Association and Gevme, an event-technology provider. The new meetings-industry A.I. You are advised to consult a lawyer.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 14, 2018

Mythodology: Event socials are a good way to meet people. Reality : People tend to stay with people they already know at event socials. Participant-driven and participation-rich events provide far more opportunities to meet people you actually want to meet. Mythodology: Learning occurs through events.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Many of our clients have had to navigate unchartered waters as venue contracts (that were secured years ago) are now being questioned and challenged by members in states that have adopted discriminatory and women’s health laws that go against the mission and values of the association.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 4, 2024

Planners: Do not sign venue contracts for event production, electrical services, internet access, and support services until you read the full document—especially if you are bringing in an outside audiovisual company for the event, which usually results in extra conditions and raises prices for certain elements.

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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

How Do Conferences Differ from Events and Conventions? “Event” is a blanket term that includes everything from intimate weddings to mega industry get-togethers. Both conferences and conventions fall under the “events” umbrella. Everything from academic conferences to virtual events is fair game.

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EventPlanning

JULY 15, 2020

Creating event contracts can be intimidating. But what if you are a new event planner, and don’t have the funds to pay a legal professional? Don’t fret, this article will help you create a basic event contract that will include clauses to help protect your event business. General Information.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

Editor’s Note : This opinion piece is a version of an article first posted on LinkedIn. I readily admit that we did not foresee a global pandemic nor the complete shut down of the live events industry upon which our business is based. Bob Priest-Heck, Freeman CEO. As of January of 2020, we were right on track and building momentum.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 2, 2025

5 habits of highly successful event profs Professional development is in the air. Exceptionally successful people often swear by habits, so, if youre an event planner ready to level up, look no further than this list of the habits youll want to develop and nurture. This article appears in the March 2025 issue.

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EventSource

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

We executed over 30 events in 2020 and not one of our clients felt that they missed out. Swoon Events ( 32 ) EventSource.ca Alana Klein Owner & Lead Planner Swoon Events Vendors Featured in this Article. Love by Lynzie Event. Event Planner. Event Planner. Event Planner. Event Planners.

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Conferences that Work

JUNE 29, 2016

Today (June 30) from 4 – 6 pm Eastern Daylight Time I’m hosting an Ask Me Anything (AMA) about Event Production with A/V production professionals Brandt Krueger , Christopher De Armond , and Patrick Brochu. Between them, these three guys should be able to answer just about any question you have about event production.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

So, when it’s time to minimize your taxes, modernize the bathroom, diagnose that stabbing stomach pain, draft a complex contract, or organize multiple regional conferences — in short, get help with something you can’t do yourself — how do you choose great help? Read the full article at Conferences That Work.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 6, 2024

The good news: No large events were at the riverfront Tampa Convention Center ( below, with hotels at back right ) at that time. found themselves in Debby’s crosshairs, as did a few event groups in those cities. Related Article: Force Majeure Clauses: Out of Sync with Natural Disasters? and Savannah, Ga., It was cancelled.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 10, 2022

All that can be done if both sides are upfront about their needs and capabilities, notes Linda McNairy, vice president of the Americas, American Express Meetings and Events. It’s about taking the dialogue to the level of a true partnership, versus the hotel saying, ‘Everything is wonderful; the event is going to be fantastic.’”.

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EventMB

JUNE 2, 2017

Are you looking to win more out-of-town event contracts? If you’re a new event planner, or you’re new to negotiating your travel and time for work further afield, there are a few things you should decide in […]. The post 8 Steps To Winning Out-of-Town Event Business by Christina Green appeared first on [link].

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GEVME

JUNE 13, 2018

In his article for Smashing magazine , the founder of HybridConf, Zach Inglis, states that the aim of every conference organiser should be to create experiences that reenergize people and fill them with new zeal for their work. You build a system for efficient event communication. Determine the name of the event and the core themes.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 28, 2020

Editor’s note : The lawyers quoted in this article are not providing legal advice. Ty Sheaks, partner at McCathern, PLLC, says knowing where to draw this line is a bit tricky and depends on laws in place where the event is occurring. If an attendee gets sick at your event (or shortly thereafter), what do you do?

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Want to know the secret to planning a successful event? Let’s take a look at the nine critical steps of event management strategy that will put you on the path to event success. The same can be said for event planning. Or a fundraising event to collect donations and communicate your charity’s vision and accomplishments.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

“As a franchise hotel, we were using our own corporate software as well as third-party platforms for things like CRM and billing, but I also needed to use things like Google Docs, email, paper notes, file folders and even a dry-erase board to track things like our booked events and signed contracts,” says Jessica. “It

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Hotel sales, banquet and private event managers know what it’s like to work under pressure. Whether they’re responding to new prospects, following up with them for contract signatures or chasing down clients for payments or vital input for their event, there is rarely any free time in their schedule. Planning Pod can help.

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Endless Events

MARCH 6, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: Saving Money: 6 Best Ways To Save On An Event AV Contract. Event Safety: Better Safe Than Sorry: How To Implement An Event Crisis Communication Plan. ? There are ways to save money on your AV contract! (15-minute There are tons of ways to cut down some costs when planning your event.

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 25, 2019

When meetings don’t stay on time, the event is out of control. From my perspective as a presenter and facilitator, I’m not sure there’s much I can do when others cause truncation of my contracted sessions or fill them with hungry, tired attendees. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Stay on time!

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GEVME

JUNE 5, 2020

Live event video streaming is an excellent way to reach a broader audience and to make your event content more accessible to more people. Today, it is possible to live stream any event. Today, it is possible to live stream any event. However, it is fundamental to know where and how to live stream an event.

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

No matter how you slice it, managing multiple events requires planning superpowers. But being an event planning rockstar doesn’t mean your job is easy. Don’t worry; making your life easier as an event planner is totally our thing! If you’re new to the event planning game, these tips will help you get started on the right foot.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 20, 2022

According to this article from CBS News , “it was a tsunami that engulfed the hotel and neighboring restaurants,” said Berlin Mayor Franziska Giffey, noting that it was sheer luck that the aquarium failure occurred at 5:45 a.m. and nobody was killed.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As an event planner, your contract is one of the most important documents in your business. Writing a solid event planning contract helps ensure that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities, as well as what they can expect from the event itself. So, let’s get started!

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As an event planner, your contract is one of the most important documents in your business. Writing a solid event planning contract helps ensure that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities, as well as what they can expect from the event itself. So, let’s get started!

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Conferences that Work

JUNE 12, 2017

Read the full article at Conferences That Work. I love my meeting design clients, but there is one mistake I see them making over and over again. Clients invariably ask me to help design their meeting after they’ve chosen a venue! Here’s why they do it, and why it’s a mistake. Please help me (and hopefully yourself)!

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