Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

I think of status at events as the relative levels of proclaimed or perceived social value assigned to or assumed by attendees. And power at events is an individual’s capacity to influence the actions, beliefs, or conduct of attendees. At many events, only high status people talk. Status and power at meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2022

Editor’s note : This guest article is excerpted from the book, Event Success: Maximizing the Business Impact of In-Person, Virtual, and Hybrid Experiences by Alon Alroy, Eran Ben-Shushan and Boaz Katz, which will be published by Wiley March 29. Read More : Harness the Power of Negotiation for Post-Covid Success.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 17, 2025

You’ve spent months planning and coordinating every aspect of your event. You’ve put together an attractive event marketing website , and have been diligently promoting it to build anticipation for your event. What is an Event Registration Page? The event name. A short event description (optional).

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 17, 2025

Tyra Warner, assistant professor and department chair of Hospitality and Tourism Management at College of Coastal Georgia, has seen hotel negotiations from every angle. Tyra Warner She knows the unexpected always happens in an extreme sellers market and has suggestions for strategically managing the liability that comes with live events.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Contract tips to keep in mind A quarter century into the second millennium, there are several things that remain constant: humans need food, water and shelter to survive; the law of gravity is still in play; and event contracts are still a necessity between meeting professionals and hospitality venues. There are planners who respond to that.

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GEVME

MAY 21, 2018

You won’t believe how incredibly flexible an event budget can be. Throughout our experience, we’ve seen quite a few strategies related to corporate event budget optimization. In this article, you’ll find six fundamental lessons we’ve learned. What is a corporate event budget? How to build a corporate event budget.

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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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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

Editor’s note : The lawyer quoted in this article is not providing legal advice. We’ll delve into a condensed review to address what and what not to include in your venue contract, as well as negotiation tactics and what can potentially trigger a force majeure. If you are seeking legal advice, consult with a professional.

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Eventinterface

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Unless you are a Fortune 500 company, you probably don’t have the budget for a high-scale event. Why will another company, after all, choose to sponsor your event when they receive dozens of similar requests on a near daily basis? Most companies only do event sponsoring at certain times of the year. TIMING IS IMPORTANT.

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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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Attendease

JUNE 5, 2023

With the vast amount of software available in the market, it can be challenging to find the right event management tool for your business. In a similar vein, look at the “easy to use” label on any event management tool with caution. Choosing the right event management tool for your team and organization isn’t easy.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Whether planning private celebrations, non-profit fundraisers, or corporate conferences, the goal of the event planner is to visualize their client’s idea and then bring that vision to life. But how do event planners accomplish this task? What does an event planner do, exactly? So what does an event planner do?

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Expo Pass

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

And many of the things that make our events truly innovative and original. But how can organizers pick those perfect vendors that make their event so special? Also, what can they do to make negotiating with vendors a breeze? Answer – it’s all about finding people that are excited to collaborate on your amazing event.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Start with these 7 ideas to negotiate a bigger events budget: 1.) What’s the number one reason that event planners don’t get the resources they need? Pro tip: Don’t try to gauge the outcome before trying to negotiate a bigger events budget because it might weaken your case. Join the movement for a better event.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 9, 2024

Tapping into women’s strengths for negotiation success We begin to learn the art of negotiation in childhood. As we grow, we begin to negotiate with our teachers, our coaches and our friends. And by the time we graduate from college, we realize everything in life is about negotiation. It is the power of HERsuasion.

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Gallus Events

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

I’ve been managing events for over twenty years. I’ve seen my fair share of risky events taken to market and in this post I want to share some of my tips to reduce the risks of your next event. . I would hope that if you can tick off most of these risk reduction techniques you will run a less risky event.

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Event planning & management is one of the most stressful jobs in the world. Somehow great event planners can make it all look like a cakewalk. Categories of event planning & management skills. Event planners need to do the same. But there are a few leadership skills especially important for event planners.

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GEVME

MAY 14, 2018

Customers can benefit from brand awareness seminars that you can fit into the schedule of an event. Some companies with an international outreach use such events to attract overseas guests , while others hope to incentivize valuable connections between teams. Tip: Add six months to your regular event organization timeline.

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Attendease

OCTOBER 19, 2021

We recently spoke to Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey, CEO at Nifty Method , about the concept of all-in-one event management software, why this concept is flawed, and what approach can tech providers and event planners take. Here are some key takeaways from the conversation with Lindsay, where she debunks the myth of all-in-one event tech.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Options include: Continue for an additional agreed-upon time (which you may need to negotiate). Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post How to stay on time at online meetings appeared first on Conferences That Work. Respect their responses and proceed appropriately. Do you have further suggestions? No related posts.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Oh, event AV costs. Just when event planners thought they had enough to think about, the question arises. And this is why we put together a handy guide to event AV costs! And what are some negotiation strategies that can help you get an incredible deal? How can you make sure you’re working with the best?

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Gallus Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

One area we know loads of event professionals are struggling with is getting good digital content for their online events. So we have created the ultimate virtual event speaker brief. If you have organised virtual events but you are still not receiving the quality of content you hope for then this article is for you.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 30, 2024

3 tips for events that meet goals and fit the budget As planners, we’re expected to deliver results while delighting our clients and staying on budget. They have the power to negotiate multiple concessions. For example: If you’re negotiating a contract in 2024 for a 2027 meeting, lock in menu pricing based on current prices.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 7, 2018

Research shows that women are often very good at negotiating on behalf of others, but are not as successful when negotiating for themselves. You can change that by preparing yourself to negotiate. Here are five simple steps that can empower you as a negotiator and increase your chances of getting what you deserve.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 17, 2023

But I felt surprised, dismayed, and angry to discover that this $10 billion company, OpenAI, has misappropriated my copyright, by digesting my copyrighted book Conferences That Work: Creating Events That People Love without any notification, discussion, or thought of compensation. ChatGPT can be a useful tool.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

You may have also recently seen our article about the recent acquisition of Encore Event Technologies by PSAV. On this episode of Event Tech Podcast Will Curran of Endless Events and Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting take a deeper dive into what this could mean for the events industry and AV companies.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 10, 2022

Amid the labor shortage plaguing hotels, it's critical for planners and suppliers to communicate early and honestly, conduct fair negotiations, and—in case circumstances go awry—put everything in writing, according to meeting buyers, hoteliers, and the attorneys who represent each of them. More than Ever, Communication is the Key.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 9, 2021

In the breakout session led by Todd Schwartz, CMP, formerly a senior events marketing manager at McDermott+Consulting, 38 of the 55 attendees said they had more than a decade of planning experience. For a better understanding of individual communication styles and how to navigate them, check out this article.).

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Conferences that Work

MAY 23, 2022

Two multi-day events, 2,000 miles apart, in the space of a week. Creating designs, turning them into implementations, trying hard to not miss any important details, making sure everyone involved knows what they need to know and do, negotiating compromises, contingency planning, etc. Frankly, I feel just plain nervous before the event.

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Expo Pass

MARCH 22, 2023

You’re about to plan your first event. All of this is ahead of you, but first, you’ve gotta plan that first A+ event. We’ve got a list of event tips to make your first event run perfectly. By the end of this article, you’ll feel ready to tackle the biggest, most high-class events in the biz!

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Eventinterface

JUNE 29, 2017

Unless you are a Fortune 500 company, you probably don’t have the budget for a high-scale event. Why will another company, after all, choose to sponsor your event when they receive dozens of similar requests on a near daily basis? Most companies only do event sponsoring at certain times of the year. TIMING IS IMPORTANT.

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Eventinterface

MAY 4, 2017

Even when everything is going smoothly, planning a conference or event can be stressful. And that stress only gets worse when you factor in the process of booking entertainment for your event. In this article, I’m going to cover one type of entertainment, and that is celebrity entertainment. Understand Your Budget.

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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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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

If you’ve been tasked with planning your next office corporate event, chances are it’s not your main job. If you’re lucky your office will have a committee where the various tasks involved with planning the event can be assigned. Whatever the reason it’s important that the event is designed with the attendees in mind.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Events are a necessity for many businesses. However, the cost for holding events is a huge concern. Businesses in a 2019 survey cited increasing costs and lower budgets as the top two challenges they face as they plan events. More : 4 Ways to Make Sure the Food at Your Event Will Draw a Crowd. Be Flexible with the Date.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 10, 2023

For planners concerned about how strikes in Los Angeles or elsewhere could affect them, here’s some advice on negotiating stronger force majeure clauses. While no progress was reported in the negotiations between the hotels and union, front-desk agents, bellhops, cooks, servers, and other hotel employees reported back to work on July 5.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Event businesses often operate on thin margins, making it essential to your success to carefully manage costs. In this article, we’ll delve into various strategies to minimize operational costs and unnecessary expenses for your event business. Get started today! Another approach is to consolidate your vendor base.

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