EventSource

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

A good way of “trimming the fat” is to get honest with what are your non-negotiables as opposed to your wishes. The post How to Stay Organized While Wedding Planning appeared first on Toronto & GTA Weddings & Special Events Blog.

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Picatic by Eventbrite

AUGUST 1, 2019

Vendor negotiations. The post Sell More Tickets in 1 Month: Your Week 1 Plan appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog. The post Sell More Tickets in 1 Month: Your Week 1 Plan appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog. Last-minute cancellations. Meetings that cut through lunch. In just fifteen minutes a day, […].

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 29, 2016

Here’s what some organizers are asking for and getting: Pre-Event Content Marketing – Customized promotional video or interview, webinar, article contribution for newsletter, blog, podcast or magazine, social channel engagement. Develop a list of prioritized concessions (value adds), just like you would for hotel negotiations.

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EventSource

MAY 26, 2023

It needs to not only represent the theme of your wedding in the best possible way, but it should also cross off all of your non-negotiables from catering capacity to parking. appeared first on Toronto & GTA Weddings & Special Events Blog. The post Wedding items you should splurge on!

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

In this ULTIMATE Master List, we’ll give you ALL of our top recommended, in-house blog articles that are sure to provide all of the information you’re looking for. Got Any Blog Topics You’d Like to See? Is there a blog topic you were hoping to see, but wasn’t listed here? One way or another, you’ve come to the right place!

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Event Industry News

MARCH 9, 2020

The first trick is to negotiate the price of your floor space. See how early negotiations go and then make a decision from there. If you know your stuff, exhibiting can easily become one of the most cost-effective marketing strategies in your arsenal. Cost-effective exhibiting.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 8, 2019

You might want to put your best suit on because today we’re talking about hotel contract negotiations! And today, he’s sharing all of his knowledge to help you strike the best deal on your hotel contract negotiations. Check out the epic resources from this episode and get even better at hotel contract negotiations!

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EventSource

MARCH 13, 2020

When it comes to your venue, you can always try to negotiate the inclusion of extra equipment or staff. The post 5 Hidden Wedding Costs and How to Avoid Them appeared first on Toronto & GTA Weddings & Special Events Blog. per invite to mail – and don’t forget your save the dates!

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Conferences that Work

JULY 17, 2023

I am resigned to the fact that OpenAI ‘s Large Language Model ChatGPT has scraped every blog post I’ve written here (over 750 posts in the last 13 years—around half a million words) so it can parrot my thoughts about meeting design, facilitation, and other topics. People have to pay to buy a legal copy.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 6, 2020

Universal Live and The Event House managed to negotiate this and built better relationships with the venue to allow it to alter slightly. A low ceiling proved challenging, especially for the stage height having to be compromised to 1 metre- meaning the performer wasn’t as high as we would have liked.

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Event Industry News

MAY 20, 2020

Whether you’re rescheduling an event or requesting a refund, you can’t negotiate effectively until you understand what the other person wants. That’s why more and more business leaders are taking it on as a serious skill and are reaping the benefits.

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Event Farm

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

We’ve covered in previous blog posts how we’re thinking about and planning our WCW events , and we’ll continue to do more of that—like when we host a webinar about it next week, which you can register for by clicking here. On negotiating salary: “Always ask for a number that makes you feel really uncomfortable. Just aim high.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 13, 2020

This is the third in a series of blogs posts, written collaboratively by our team, which uncover lessons learned in advising dozens of our clients on their events in the time of COVID-19. Although each situation has its own unique issues, we hope you find nuggets to help you with your disruption response and planning.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 17, 2025

Optimize for Mobile Devices With many users accessing managing all aspects of their life via smartphones, mobile optimization is non-negotiable. The post 8 Best Practices for a High-Converting Event Registration Landing Page appeared first on Guidebook Blog.

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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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GEVME

MAY 16, 2018

The power of negotiation: Your budget may not always be super generous. Especially when it comes to large-scale events, negotiating deals with suppliers and hotels will save you a great deal on your costs and will help to establish long-term connections.

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EventSource

APRIL 14, 2020

Fidan was able to help us by decreasing our overall stress by contacting our vendors and getting all necessary information, she was able to negotiate for us, review all the contracts, and so much more. In about a week’s time we were able to choose dates in October of this year.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 14, 2021

In order to do this, you will need to be able to write press releases, email marketing campaigns, weekly blog posts, technical content such as white papers and case studies, as well as award applications and newsletters. The possibility of it being a permanent teleworking position is negotiable. Requirements: ? 35,000 to ?£?45,000

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Milestone Events Group

JULY 29, 2020

Will Wedding Venues Negotiate the Price? . When considering different wedding venues, it is helpful to understand what might be negotiable and what is not. . Venues tend not to be very flexible with their pricing, but a few factors will influence their willingness to negotiate: . . www.MilestoneEventsGroup.com . .

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 21, 2020

This is the fourth in a series of blogs posts, written collaboratively by our team, which uncover lessons learned in advising dozens of our clients on their events in the time of COVID-19. Although each situation has its own unique issues, we hope you find nuggets to help you with your disruption response and planning.

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GEVME

OCTOBER 28, 2018

A blog called priceonomics recently published a fairly thorough list of what it costs to hire dozens of major bands and artists. Remember that negotiation may take time. In the case of non-compliance with the norms established by the riders, the artist has the right to refuse to negotiate. Which agency is best to contact.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Lead time – work with your venue finding agent to understand the metrics of your booking patterns; what is the optimum lead time to source a venue, negotiate best value, retain space on option to allow for site visits and exchanging of contracts, that results in the best value per delegate?

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ePly

JANUARY 3, 2024

A Guide for Event Profs in the Age of Rising Costs Welcome to 2024, where contract negotiations continue to be a critical but dreaded aspect of event planning. In this day and age, negotiation skills are even more essential as event professionals strive to deliver memorable experiences while staying on budget.

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GEVME

MAY 14, 2018

Even with great negotiation skills, no communication barriers, and many years of experience, running an event in a new place is tough. The post The Top 10 Tips for Planning a Corporate Incentive Trip appeared first on GEVME Blog. Timely preparation is your only way to get through it successfully.

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GEVME

MAY 21, 2018

Think about the ways to minimize expenses through sponsorships ; price negotiations; and partnerships with suppliers, vendors, or venue hosts. The post The Top 6 Tips for Optimizing a Corporate Event Budget appeared first on GEVME Blog. Identify two budget sections: one for expected costs and the second one for actual costs.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

You may be able to negotiate preferable rates with local hotels if you can guarantee a certain number of guests. Robin has been sole shareholder of Eclipse since 2016 after successfully negotiating the MBO of the retiring owners. Investigate accommodation. Check access rights. Robin Purslow is Managing Director of Eclipse.

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GEVME

APRIL 9, 2018

Secret of success: Sharp negotiation skills and the ability to organise events overseas will lead to success. The post The Top 10 Most Common Types of Corporate Events appeared first on GEVME Blog. For the majority of ambitious professionals, conferences that are geared towards specific interests are the must-go-to events.

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GEVME

AUGUST 9, 2018

A good way to do that is through NegoEconomics , which is an approach that allows for the optimisation of the value of a transaction through effective negotiation. Think about how you can negotiate the price, value offer, and cooperation process with your sponsor to enable the maximum benefits for both of you.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 27, 2018

However, you need to know where to go, what to look for and how to negotiate. As seasoned events industry professionals, they know every venue in town and will work with your individual brief to come up with a shortlist of great venues, organise site visits and negotiate the best deal on your behalf. And the best bit?

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GEVME

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Discuss the policies and identify the areas of negotiation. There are many areas for negotiation, based on your needs, and these may include the following: Outside vendor policies: Check to see if the venue allows outside vendors like caterers, decorators, event planners, and more. Is it safe for everyone?

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Eventinterface

JULY 27, 2016

Try to see if you can negotiate to get a few additional permits for your guests, especially your VIP attendees. Anything is negotiable. He has worked on many successful events, and currently he shares his knowledge by writing on the company blog. You also need to enquire if parking permits or passes are required.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 26, 2025

Learn more >> Transparent communication and negotiation When a change request comes in, transparent communication and negotiation are paramount. The post Taming the beast: How event businesses can master scope creep appeared first on Planning Pod Blog. Get started today!

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Eventinterface

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

At the same time, however, don’t be afraid to negotiate so that what you get out of it is fair for you. He has worked on many successful events, and currently he shares his knowledge by writing on the company blog. Does it want to set up its own booth or workshop at your event? Follow him on Twitter @DanCarthy2.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Having a skillful strategy helps to avoid overworking a week before the start of the event and becomes a negotiation advantage when talking with investors. The post Event Trends for 2019–2020 appeared first on GEVME Blog. Strategic meeting management is introducing more and more organisations into their work. The power of procurement.

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GEVME

APRIL 25, 2018

Have you ever successfully negotiated a price with an event vendor before? To cut down on costs, consider price negotiations, ask event sponsors for some support, and recruit volunteers. The post The Ultimate Guide to Corporate Event Planning appeared first on GEVME Blog. At the event. Make the most of your marketing power.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

If you have ever tried to google WiFi Terms you will find most WiFi terminology blogs are written by engineers and the definitions can be just as confusing as the term themselves. We created a blog on the most common event WiFi terms which we broke down each term and explained them so anyone could understand. Venue Negotiations .

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Today, there are many ways to prepare for a career in event planning: Work on your soft skills, Get a degree, Get a certificate, Look for free content (webinars, podcasts, e-books, blogs), Work at events (as a volunteer), Build a strong network of event profs (join communities). Online Courses, Blogs, & Other Free Content.

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