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

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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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Remember that time when you presented your contract terms to a vendor—perhaps a hotel, production company, tech provider, off-site venue, or speakers agency—and the vendor simply replied, "Sure, this is fine." Every negotiation has its sticking points, with some more serious than others. Printer-friendly version.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference. Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales. Seth Godin Who is he?

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference. Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales. Seth Godin Who is he?

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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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SmartMeetings

JULY 30, 2024

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. For example: If you’re negotiating a contract in 2024 for a 2027 meeting, lock in menu pricing based on current prices. This see significant savings.

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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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Expo Pass

JUNE 26, 2024

Creating a fantastic speaker lineup is one of the most crucial parts of planning a successful event! The right speakers can draw crowds and inspire your audience, all while electrifying your event goals. In this guide, we’ll walk you through six essential steps in curating an engaging and impactful speaker lineup.

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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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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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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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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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Guidebook

JULY 17, 2016

If there’s one event planning tips article you read this year, let it be this one! Use your pre-event survey to get prospective attendees to vote on topics, speakers, workshops and more. If you’ve had this event in the past, Mark Knowles from Bend WebCAM suggests asking speakers from previous years to help with live-blogging.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Promotion – Will marketing or promotional efforts be required Geographical radius – What region or area will you be attracting attendees from Content – What type of content fits the purpose and audience needs (speakers, presentations, entertainment, etc.)

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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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Eventtia

JANUARY 28, 2025

Picture this: Your keynote speaker calls to cancel five days before your event. Prepare for the unexpected: A speaker no-show? Pre-Event Preparation : Turn up marketing, confirm speakers, finalize partnerships, and tweak ticket pricing for maximum attendance. Why Do You Need an Event Planning Checklist? Whats your game plan?

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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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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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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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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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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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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Know how to negotiate. An event program is a detailed outline of the event, including the order of events, the speakers or entertainment for each part of the event, and any other important information. Step 6: Book speakers, performers, and other entertainment. Finally, you’ll need to negotiate with the venue.

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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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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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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The audio section will contain all information related to sound including speakers, soundboards, amps and the sound system at the venue. If you find out they charge you for 4 days, you may be able to negotiate that down to 2.5 These can make it easier for speakers to manage their time and give a more effective presentation.

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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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Bizzabo

MARCH 6, 2020

Speakers at the conference included Hilary Duff, Busy Philipps, and Leann Rimes. Hang out and take notes from our incredible speaker line-up who'll be joining us in conversation?? It also has a great slate of speakers lined up that includes Michelle Pfeiffer and Brooklyn Decker. Watermark Conference for Women.

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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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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 30, 2018

Short lead times and event planners basically revolve around — compromise, negotiations, and smart decisions. According to C&IT magazine’s article , here are a few thoughts expressed by the players in the event industry: Clients, event planners, and venue partners have set the bar at this level collectively by being able to deliver.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

This article will focus on event marketing as the act of promoting an event (as we first described), but even someone who is planning an experiential marketing event will find the concepts helpful in promoting their event to their customers. Values, mission, content focus, featured speakers/entertainment, etc. Key differentiator.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 13, 2020

Editor’s note : The lawyer quoted in this article is not providing legal advice. You’re supposed to be negotiating one complete document rather than a contract and an addendum. More : Lisa Sommer Devlin on Advanced Hotel Contract Negotiations. If you are seeking legal advice, consult with a professional. More : J.D.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

They may be event tech enthusiasts, event planners , event speakers , but all of them are influencers for event enthusiasts and followers. With more than a decade of experience as a professional speaker, Dahlia founded The Meeting Pool , a great source of information for event professionals. Liz launched Liz King Events.

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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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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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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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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

There’s obvious stuff like what venue and ballroom you’re going to be in, along with how many people will be likely to attend, but many planners will hold off on sending agendas and speaker needs because “so many things can change between now and then.” This article appears in the January/February 2025 issue.

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