SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

So, how are speakers preparing for the future of meetings and events ? Then, I wondered, what my speaker friends were doing in quarantine. Linda Byars Swindling says, “I created a webpage, Negotiating Tough Times with video interviews, webinars, articles and resources to help my clients and others right now get through this craziness.

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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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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

Oftentimes, conferences include keynote speakers and workshop sessions, each designed to educate attendees. This kind of conference often features multiple speakers, who each present information on related topics. There’s no lead speaker. Because of this, summits usually feature influential speakers.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Start with these 7 ideas to negotiate a bigger events budget: 1.) Pro tip: Don’t try to gauge the outcome before trying to negotiate a bigger events budget because it might weaken your case. You’re all on the same team, but like any negotiation, whoever has the most knowledge usually has the most leverage. Click To Tweet.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 8, 2017

Convene podcast host Ashley Milne-Tyte talks to Katie Orenstein, the founder and CEO of The Op-Ed Project, about why it can be a struggle to get diverse speakers and why it’s worth the effort. . She understands everyone wants brilliant speakers at their events. .” — Katie Orenstein, founder and CEO of The Op-Ed Project. .

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Conferences that Work

MAY 23, 2022

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. Many meeting professionals, speakers, and performers will know what I mean by nervous excitement. Nervous excitement.

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Eventscase Blog

MAY 9, 2024

This article is designed to help you, as an event organiser, better understand the costs involved and how you can plan effectively to keep expenses within budget. Entertainment, such as live music, speakers or special activities, should also be properly budgeted for.

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Attendease

JUNE 5, 2023

This is non-negotiable and should be considered a given to have access to. #6: Don’t waste time on speaker management training if you have no plans on using the tool for speaker management. Here are a few keys to training success: Live, online training on the new event management tool. What types of events will you host?

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Negotiation. Negotiation is a valuable life skill. Whether it’s a discussion on budgets or timelines, with your clients or vendors, negotiation skills help you better at your job. Knowing how to negotiate well can help you gain confidence, get a fair deal, and improve your strategic planning. Assertiveness. Persuasion.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

And it’s often the case that the reason many people have the question is that the speaker has been unclear about what they were saying, or perhaps even said something incorrect. Speaking truth to power often involves questioning what a speaker has said. It frequently turns out that other group members have the same question!

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Expo Pass

MARCH 22, 2023

By the end of this article, you’ll feel ready to tackle the biggest, most high-class events in the biz! Use that to make decisions about advertisement, venue design, speaker selection, and even catering. This gives you time to put all the pieces together and to give advance notice to any desired speakers. Define your goals.

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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. Edwards asks for additional upgrades, valet parking validation for VIPs and speakers. “We And remember, everything is open to negotiation. What should be an addendum and what belongs front-and-center?

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

Congresses, medical standalones, cycle meetings, speaker training, town halls – the possibilities for in-person events are endless in the pharmaceutical industry. You can see demonstrations, ask questions, and engage with speakers and other attendees. Get quotes from different vendors and negotiate the best deals.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Planners spend lots of time searching for, negotiating with, and contracting the right speakers and presenters for their events. In this article from SmartBrief , veteran presentation coach Stephanie Scotti provides advice for speakers who encounter any possible technology snafus. Printer-friendly version.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

If I talk less, I can be better at negotiating.’ One way to remedy this, Lyons suggested, is for speakers to intentionally “solicit input from the women in the meeting who maybe are reluctant to speak up.” Writing the book, he told Convene , “began for me as, ‘Oh, I’m going to stop wrecking my life by saying stupid things.’

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

List your top three, non-negotiable activities you must complete before your head hits the pillow! Neen James is a keynote speaker who was featured at Smart Meetings Florida Extraordinary Experience. This article appears in the December 2023 issue. This intentional practice significantly boosts productivity.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

And it’s no secret that when event profs go to sleep, their dreams consist of a series of jumping quotes, venue possibilities, key-note speakers to snatch … So when you have to add event AV costs to the equation, some smoke might start coming out of your head. Make sure you head onto the full article to read the complete list!

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 25, 2021

Hotels have been a little more flexible about attrition during Covid when the alternative is canceling, but this is always open to negotiation. John Foster had so much good information, we couldn’t get to all of it in the webinar, so he graciously agreed to address audience questions in this article. Bonus Q&A. John Foster.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 27, 2021

gently enforce time limits for speakers. 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.

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EventBank Insights

JANUARY 22, 2019

Gather Your Speaker Bios, Headshots, social media accounts, etc This will be used on marketing materials to help give credibility to the content providers of your event. ? Arrange for transportation and housing Arrange these for your speakers, these are guests bringing value to your event, so always make sure they are taken care of. ?

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MeetingsNet

MAY 23, 2023

Related Articles: Even with Staffing Issues, Hotels See Strong Rate Gains Speaker Fees Rising More than Event Budgets Audiovisual has also been a difficult area for planners to hold the line on costs. Even meeting space—a line item that was ripe for negotiation before the pandemic—is far tougher to get at favorable cost.

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EncoreAPAC

JANUARY 17, 2022

The more rooms equals more leverage with negotiations. Smaller meetings that didn’t need speakers and microphones may need them now for broadcast.” For larger events, the silver lining is you probably already have what you need for broadcasting content. “If Virtual team costs are scalable.

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Maybe it’s venue rental, marketing expenses, speaker fees, technology requirements, accessibility support, or catering costs. Maintain open lines of communication with potential sponsors throughout the whole negotiation process. PR/media coverage Include sponsors in press releases, media interviews, and event-related articles.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

If you want to host paid events, check out this article. Navigating these differing views requires diplomacy and negotiation skills, as disagreements can potentially lead to conflicts or jeopardize the event’s success if not adequately addressed. Quick note: This guide works for free-to-participate events.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 23, 2023

With ChatGPT , planners can quickly generate wide-ranging content, from event agendas and speaker biographies to marketing materials, such as social media posts and emails. Not only can AI speakers help organizers reduce their planning costs, but it’s possible to generate high-quality speeches in seconds for efficient virtual event planning.

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Skiddle

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

You’ll thank your past self when you see all your attendees having a great time and the music is ringing from the speakers. Start with the non-negotiables of your budget Every aspect of a festival is essential. So, when you’re putting together your budget, start with the non-negotiables.

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Endless Events

MAY 27, 2020

They’re a safe way to ensure money is coming through the door, and planners have dedicated a fair chunk of their time to perfecting the art of negotiating good sponsorship deals. In this article, we’ll walk you through how you can structure and price your sponsorship deals. Harness The Power Of The Online Landscape. Conclusions.

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Expo Pass

APRIL 3, 2019

Our latest content article comes from a woman working in the event industry talking about the value of continued education. Your production team’s main focus will be speaker line-up, the creation of session material, and overall, making the magic happen. Curious about how to get in touch with a speaker you loved? Networking?

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

This article will give you the tools you need to find the best event WiFi on your own. Livestream or have speakers? When you prioritize traffic you allowing WiFi to allow more important traffic such as a keynote speaker or Livestream to use more bandwidth over an attendee watching in the audience. Venue Negotiations .

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Determine your must-have needs from a venue before negotiating and committing to a venue. Estimate your budget while considering high-level expense elements, including: Venue cost (for an in-person or hybrid event) Virtual event platform ( for a virtual event ) Catering Staff and volunteers Talent fees (for speakers, presenters, etc.)

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This article provides a comprehensive event planning checklist to help you manage every detail for a successful event, from start to finish. What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event? the type of content you’ll produce (videos, articles, graphics), and any partnerships or collaborations.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Negotiating aspects of AV quotes. We also recommend checking out this article which provides a guide to some of the information your AV company will expect from you. If you need similar setups for different speakers, try to make the most of your set-up by putting those speakers in the same room at different times.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

In this article, I hope I can highlight why we need to radically change our view of event management software. Less negotiating power. When buying separate tools, you can’t negotiate on price or feature bundling to save more. Not to mention, you might have different staff in different departments doing the exact same thing!

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

In this article, I hope I can highlight why we need to radically change our view of event management software. Less negotiating power. When buying separate tools, you can’t negotiate on price or feature bundling to save more. Not to mention, you might have different staff in different departments doing the exact same thing!

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 7, 2019

Speaker Bio: . He has published articles in Meetings and Conventions, Convene, Meeting Mentor magazine, Connect magazine, Plan-It Tennessee, The Meeting Professional, Meetings Focus and Successful Meetings magazines and as a guest columnist for The Tennessean and Nashville Business Journal.

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

In this article, you’ll learn why organizers need to include games at virtual events and which ones can be organized to amplify audience engagement. Hosts or guest speakers can play this game in between the sessions to reward the attendees with special prizes. Attendees look forward to participating and engaging in games.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

This article will discuss online event solutions as part of event management software because they are the best choice for most events. Also, it will help you identify your event’s requirements and the non-negotiable capabilities for its success. Negotiate pricing, review legal stipulations, and assess technical requirements.

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