Social Tables

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

Negotiate with vendors. If you have an annual event, try to negotiate a multi-year contract where you get a discount if you commit to exclusively using their business. Booking big-name entertainment can drain an event budget in a flash, but with a little ingenuity, you can delight your guests with something unexpected. .

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GEVME

APRIL 25, 2018

Have you ever successfully negotiated a price with an event vendor before? Corporate events are often organised in foreign cities and countries, which requires you to be super flexible in terms of accommodations and venue booking, finding vendors , exploring the most convenient means of transportation, etc. At the event. Conclusion.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

These goals could include things like: Expected sales or donations New clients or prospects Ticket sales or registrations Total attendee turnout Number of attendees trained or educated Increased mission / brand awareness Marketing objectives (list building, social media mentions, etc.)

Food and Beverage 207

Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance Entertainment 207

Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Some job titles to look out for include: PR contact Social media manager Media/press team Influencer manager Collaborations Talent and brand agent You could look into the company’s website to see if there’s any contact information there. Often, you want to reach out to someone from the marketing department.

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Sponsorships Social Media Trade Shows Food and Beverage 195

Eventmobi

JULY 13, 2023

For example, a nonprofit event might need fundraising experts, while a book festival would seek out well-known authors. With these strategies, you’ll be booking amazing event speakers in no time. These agencies represent speakers, making it easier for you to find and book them. Who are they booking? Speakers bureau.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Event planners are coordinators, organizers, moderators, and professional negotiators. Planners book the venue, build a menu, confirm caterers, secure the technology needed for the event, and so on.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Check out our top 10 strategies for promoting your event on social media. Book a demo today! Market and promote the event Next, develop a strategic, multifaceted marketing plan to effectively promote your event across channels. LEARN MORE: Need fresh content ideas? Ready to elevate your corporate events? Learn More!

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Corporate Events Food and Beverage Social Media Event Management 195

Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

. “If you make the headline for your event sound more compelling, you can get more attendance by having the event be shared more and have a higher click-through rate on social media,” says author and event guru Alex Genadinik. Book vendors and venues for multiple events. Negotiate contracts with ferocity.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Speaking Industry Benchmark Report produced by AAE Speakers Bureau compiles data from both event organizers and keynote speakers to better understand the issues and trends affecting the speaker-booking process. Implications for booking speakers: • Knowing your audience and finding speakers with broad appeal will be an important challenge.

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Attendease

APRIL 4, 2024

Relevant KPIs may include the number of registrants, revenue and profit margins, social media impressions and engagement, email open/click rates, and surveys of attendee satisfaction. Negotiate ongoing partnerships with venues and vendors to secure bulk discounts. Book a demo today ! Learn More!

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 3, 2022

Here, two industry consultants dish to city-hotel sales executives on why securing meetings business is so critical, with numbers that could give negotiating insight to planners. In it, they explain to business-hotel sales executives how group bookings allow them to price the remainder of other inventory at rates favorable to the property.

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Hotels Consulting Negotiating Retail 93

Expo Pass

APRIL 27, 2023

And here’s a pro tip: audition your potential acts before you book them. While non-negotiable, meeting these requirements will set the stage for a spectacular show! You don’t want to book a massive space only to have a few people in the crowd. Get ready to shine the spotlight on your event! That is not a good look!

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Entertainment Fashion Negotiating Social Media 148

Eventtia

JANUARY 28, 2025

Social media engagement: How much buzz did your event generate online? Tease the event on social media. Use a mix of strategiesemail campaigns, social media teasers, influencer partnerships, or even guerrilla marketing tactics like pop-up activations in busy locations. Now, lets get specific.

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Planning Pod

JULY 22, 2024

Inquiry: Your chance to build trust and generate excitement When someone first inquires about booking your space or enlisting your services, it’s your first chance to make a positive impression. Make sure it reflects the experience you intend to provide throughout the booking process. Learn more today!

Social Media 89

Social Media Contracts Venues Negotiating 89

Eventinterface

MAY 4, 2017

As social media continues to expand and integrate new technological features, e.g. "Live Stream", event planners will have more opportunities to expand the reach of their events and create new streams of revenue. What is the best industry book that has helped you as a planner? CONNECT WITH MAXINE. Maxine Viktor.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

You can create your own checklist template in Microsoft® Word® or find a template from a book on professional event coordination. Under this section of your list, you can add details such as research costs of rentals or negotiate a discount with vendors. Start with the right template. Be ready to work with speakers and entertainers.

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Event Planning Social Media Entertainment Event Design 137

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). But how do you get started?

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Event Industry News

MARCH 3, 2020

The key is to ascertain BEFORE you make your decision, and find out from your Speaker Consultant which speakers are willing to promote on their social media channels and whether they’re willing to be mentioned or tagged in your marketing material etc. How else can your speaker add value during the event?

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Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

But that’s not to say you can’t negotiate. Tips for negotiating a bigger event budget When it comes to negotiating an event budget , the language stakeholders speak most fluently is data. Submit your RFPs & get ready to negotiate. Then comes the most important part. to get a quote on what your event might cost.

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Negotiating Sponsorships Social Media Education 141

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Pharma companies use social media, search engine marketing, and their own websites to connect with both professionals and patients. Regulatory compliance is non-negotiable. Social media and advertising help reach patients. Aim for 2-3 blog posts per month and 2-3 social media posts per week.

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Marketing Social Media Healthcare Advertising 130

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Marketing and promotion – For creating and deploying event websites, email marketing, event mobile apps, surveys/forms, video marketing and social media promotions. A big plus is a venue search and sourcing component that automated and provides information on choosing and booking event venue spaces. ClearEvent. Eventbrite.

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EventBank Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Book a meeting with us and we'll get you set up and ready to use any one of these great strategies from this blog. Canva is also great at choosing template sizes that make your content prime for social media sharing as well. Post that same count down timer on your website and social media accounts.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2021

When booking a venue for a charity event, logistics need to be considered, such as: ‘Is there enough room for parking? Rules and regulations are a huge part of event planning; licences, permits, and insurance are all non-negotiables that need to be sorted ahead of any event taking place. Have you got the perfect venue?

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Plan Your Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2017

Have you booked much talent for association or non-profit events? Through my company, Alliance Talent , I have been actively involved in non-profit events since we began booking concerts in the early 2000s. Typically, when an event is run by a non-profit they still have budgets available for booking talent.

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Social Media Entertainment Negotiating Travel 43

Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

88% of event profs believe social media has raised the expectations for F&B at events. of planners and property professionals believe events are more likely to be booked outside of a hotel than they were five years ago. Both planners and venues agree, the hotel contract negotiation process could be a lot better.

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Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating Venues 149

Eventmobi

JUNE 16, 2023

When a low budget is a big factor, associations can explore cost-effective alternatives, seek partnerships and sponsorships, and invest in low-cost marketing tactics (like organic social media or comarketing) to overcome budget limitations. Book a call with our team! Online fundraising Want the fundraising without the event?

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Sponsorships Financial Social Media Conference 195

SmartMeetings

AUGUST 8, 2019

They will be your partners if you decide to book there. Negotiate Carefully. International contracts for vendors and venues could require different negotiation tactics than in the U.S. And social media sharing hasn’t helped either. Before the event, do a pre-assessment. Choose Wisely.

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Meetings Negotiating Travel Contracts 85

QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

This includes coming up with the initial concept and theme to booking the venue, coordinating logistics, and managing the budget. Know how to negotiate. You’re able to offer discounts to clients who book multiple events. Step 6: Book speakers, performers, and other entertainment. Have strong organizational skills.

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Corporate Events Event Planning Negotiating Trade Shows 105

Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

When booking venues, you often have to put down a deposit, an expense that will likely happen before you sell your first ticket. You have to book the tent as well as the musicians by June 1 which costs you $1,500 in total. Negotiate speaker contracts carefully and be clear about expenses speakers can claim.

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Food and Beverage Meetings Financial Advertising 153

QC Event School

JUNE 13, 2022

Negotiation Skills. Much like Trello, Asana is another excellent project management tool that can help you stay on top of all of your bookings, appointments, etc.! 4 – Negotiation Skills as an Event Planner. The fact is, a decent portion of your job will involve negotiating with vendors, suppliers, and venues!

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

That way you’ll have more options, more time to negotiate, and a clear guideline to make sure your event is cost-efficient. Then, book a free demo and start comparing different platforms. Engage with followers on social media with snippets from the sessions and keynotes. Breakout rooms. On-demand content. Live streaming.

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Eventsforce

JUNE 12, 2019

We also look at some cool new event marketing tools from social media giants, Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram, and the launch of a new online portal that is a lot like a Craigslist for cancelled meetings and events. Then, potential buyers can contact the reseller and negotiate for the contract.

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Tech Contracts Social Media Event Tech 82

SmartMeetings

APRIL 19, 2021

Or maybe new regulations will be triggered, requiring you to rearrange how your event works because a hall that should seat 200 people will only seat 50 with appropriate social distancing. You might have booked a speaker, for instance, only for them to have a family crisis that means they’re unavailable.

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Insurance Financial Social Media Banking 124

SmartMeetings

JANUARY 24, 2018

One of the oldest tricks in the event professional’s bag is booking a big-name speaker to get people in the seats. Nancy Lauterbach, co-founder of Michigan-based RedPropeller Speakers Bureau, stresses the importance of doing due diligence on everything from accusations of sexual or other misconduct to inappropriate social media activity.

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Speakers Contracts Negotiating Banking 58

Eventsforce

JANUARY 14, 2021

Sales, Persuasion and Negotiation . We are all persuading and negotiating with each other throughout our day to day activities. Selling, negotiating and persuading skills are crucial in a world where the events landscape has changed beyond recognition. Let’s take a look. The ability to sell is within each one of us. Risk Taking.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

She has been voted one of the top 100 movers and shakers in the UK Event Industry 2016 and a top 10 Event Industry social media influencer. Her company connects the MICE industry with the right social media influencer, to tell the story of the suppliers in an authentic and fun way within the right target audience.

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Trade Shows Social Media Consulting B2B 119

The Planner's Lounge

MAY 25, 2021

If you simply booked too many events and feel overwhelmed, look at your cash flow and determine if you can hire a part-time virtual assistant, a bookkeeper to keep your finances updated during wedding season, or an extra person to come to your office a few hours a day during the week of each event.

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Management Negotiating Social Media Sustainability 105