SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Meetings in the financial and insurance sector require outside-the-box thinking. The economy was humming along before the coronavirus hit, but even then the majority of meeting planners in the financial and insurance industries were keeping their budgets in neutral. Financial and insurance meetings in the U.S.

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Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 95

Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 25, 2023

Planner frustrations include: Late assignment — or recurring turnover — of key project managers Unexpected increases in expenses Lack of empowerment to negotiate or problem-solve Unacceptable response times No clear escalation path for service recovery As for vendors, many face headwinds as they work to rebuild their service delivery teams.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 16, 2023

Some examples of the more popular types of non dues revenue streams include: Events Conferences Fundraising campaigns Sponsorships Partnerships Merchandise Online fundraising Grants Whether your association is large or small, you can start with this list if you’re looking for non dues revenue ideas to diversify your revenue streams.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Over the last year, Smart Meetings wrote about contract and budgeting tips and trends this year for the event planner who wants to keep on top of their financials, so they can keep creating memorable experiences. What they aren’t so great at is considering the nuances in your financial plan. In short, think big.

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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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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Rent a castle or a small island, hold a conference at the planetarium, or put an exhibition on at the beach. . It’s easy to fill in a site with digital panels and robots, but don’t forget that the use of the latest event technology trends just for the sake of fashion is ornamental only and unjustifiable from a financial point of view.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

An organization that undervalues the importance of procurement often pays for it in numerous ways—financial and legal. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. Procurement isn’t just about finding the cheapest option. It’s about ensuring quality.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

An organization that undervalues the importance of procurement often pays for it in numerous ways—financial and legal. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. Procurement isn’t just about finding the cheapest option. It’s about ensuring quality.

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Conference Site Selections Negotiating Contracts 98

Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

To begin building your budget, it’s best to determine what financial success means for your event and how you want to measure it. Let’s take a look first at how you can determine what financial success means for your meeting or event before talking in more detail about cash flow. Gifts in kind (actual fair market financial value).

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Food and Beverage Meetings Financial Advertising 153

Attendease

APRIL 4, 2024

So whether you’re planning corporate events, conferences, fundraisers, or beyond, you’ll find practical takeaways to level up your program. Whether planning simultaneous gatherings or a single growing conference, smart venues and formats prevent you from being locked into one rigid model.

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GEVME

APRIL 25, 2018

Here are the main reasons why corporations put so much effort into planning and executing corporate events, along with the types of events they usually correspond with: Raise brand/product awareness (trade shows, conferences, product launches). Have you ever successfully negotiated a price with an event vendor before? At the event.

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Corporate Events Event Planning Trade Shows Social Media 224

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Each model has its own advantages and trade-offs, so selecting the one that aligns best with your objectives and financial resources is essential for successful event planning. These events may include workshops, seminars, local conferences, or regional product launches.

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Event Management Management Negotiating Financial 117

Gallus Events

JANUARY 14, 2020

In December 2019 I travelled to Madrid to attend the Sustainable Innovation Summit, an official side event at the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference. COP 25, the UN Climate Change Conference, which has the objective to move the United Nations Paris Agreement into practical action, really couldn’t have got off to a worse start.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

To identify your company’s specific needs, ask yourself key questions like: What types of events do I typically organize (corporate meetings, conferences, trade shows, etc.)? Perhaps automated marketing is the biggest timesaver, or maybe hybrid event capabilities is non-negotiable. How many events do I manage per year on average?

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 28, 2017

If for example you are planning a conference that requires the attendance of the public to make it a success, you may want to hire an event planning professional who is an expert in event marketing as well. Will you be responsible to negotiate, work with and pay the vendors directly, or will the planner take on this responsibility?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

After two years of not meeting, companies and audiences may have different goals and expectations so conferences that were previously produced as simple iterations on the previous years’ event must now be reinvented whole cloth. By the Numbers. Jeff Calmus. Tell a Story.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) brought 700 thought leaders together at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida to prepare meeting professionals for whatever comes next with a call to reflect, discover and recharge. FICP 2024 Annual Conference will be Nov. How fun is that?

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2023 Negotiating Insurance Financial 105

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Each model has its own advantages and trade-offs, so selecting the one that aligns best with your objectives and financial resources is essential for successful event planning. These events may include workshops, seminars, local conferences, or regional product launches.

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Event Management Management Negotiating Financial 96

Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It’s crucial to monitor expenses closely and adhere to the budget to ensure financial stability. Whether you’re running a large-scale conference, an intimate retreat, or a virtual town hall, implement creative, engaging, and interactive elements to enhance the experience. The same goes for virtual and hybrid events.

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Corporate Events Food and Beverage Social Media Event Management 195

MeetingsNet

JUNE 18, 2020

One of the best-attended sessions of the 17th annual Pharma Forum conference for medical-event planners, held virtually this year from June 15-19, was “Meetings Contracts in the Post-COVID Era.” Industry attorney Joshua Grimes provides perspective on clauses that must changed for future meeting agreements.

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Contracts Negotiating Financial Travel 115

SmartMeetings

JUNE 3, 2019

When searching for a venue, securing a property with in-house catering gives planners some elbow room—financially and in menu customization. It’s more difficult to negotiate prices with a venue that outsources its food and beverage service, as it doesn’t have much control over food options. Savvy Contract Negotiations.

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Food and Beverage Contracts Negotiating Financial 86

Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

2025 will be a year when technology will play a central role in every area of conferences and meetings from operations to marketing. Richard adds more hotels outside London are likely to focus on increasing the conference and training share of their business mix. This dovetails with the wishes of CEO Steve Jones.

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2025 Technology Sustainability Financial 92

Planning Pod

JUNE 13, 2024

Event insurance ( cancellation coverage in particular) can help you demonstrate that you understand their concerns and prioritize their financial and emotional well-being. Event insurance with property coverage can reimburse you for repairs or replacements, preventing a significant financial setback for your business.

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EventMB

JUNE 8, 2022

Convention centers represent massive investment and are often publicly funded by cities looking to reap the direct and indirect financial benefits of business travel to a destination. A total of 13 million visitors are predicted for its first year of operation and 130 events are currently being negotiated. Christchurch, New Zealand.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 17, 2019

Topics have ranged from “Contracts and Negotiations” to “Making Sense of Marketing Data.” Recently, Event Integrity was recognised as a Top 10 Voted Company at FUND Conference in Denver on April 10 th. .

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Education Negotiating Contracts Financial 98

QC Event School

MAY 20, 2021

Since the beginning of the global pandemic, the event industry has seen a substantial financial loss, and many vendors and venues have gone out of business. conferences, trade shows, weddings, etc.) Contract negotiations and securing new vendors. And as we’ve seen, the event planning industry has been of no exception.

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Event Planning Negotiating Contracts Financial 105

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. But for larger events like a conference or a community-wide event, the attendee pool is likely to be a lot more dynamic.

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Negotiating Sponsorships Social Media Education 141

Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

After all, with the right sponsors, you’ll not only receive financial support but also: Establish valuable partnerships Enhance your brand visibility Add credibility to your event And so much more! Instead, try asking yourself: what part of my event requires financial support? The right ideas = the right sponsors.

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Sponsorships Social Media Trade Shows Food and Beverage 195

Eventscase Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

These can range from small gatherings to large conferences, and the organiser must ensure that every aspect of the event is aligned with the client’s vision and more specifically with their objectives. This includes negotiating with vendors, securing services, and maintaining a contingency fund for any unforeseen costs.

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Negotiating Contracts Transportation Financial 98

PCMA Convene

MARCH 14, 2018

For us the number-one challenge is financial. Making sure that conference and meeting programming is attracting delegates across age ranges and geographical areas. Negotiating favorable room rates for budget conscious attendees. Our contracts are getting tougher to negotiate to minimize our risk for late cancellation.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Professionals can use this solution to host a wide range of events, from retail workshops or fireside chats to large conferences and product launches. For instance, if you’re following the model of Campari Group, tools for managing budgets or other financial considerations become paramount.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Lisa Gates, cofounder of She Negotiates, presents at a session. A package expands the negotiating territory.” If there’s no room in the budget for a raise, look for other areas to tap, suggested Lisa Gates, cofounder of the negotiation, coaching, and leadership firm She Negotiates. Neale said. Sorry, no money’.

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Connect Your Meetings

JUNE 30, 2016

Want to add star power to your conference? Many celebrity chefs—such as Spiaggia ’s James Beard winner Tony Mantuano, based in Chicago—negotiate potential events through agents or hospitality marketing companies such as Wagstaff Worldwide, which represents about 50 chefs around the country. Every chef is different,” Kasperzak says. “It

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Eventory

JUNE 21, 2018

Plan the negotiations carefully and consider, what could be your biggest asset and your main argument for your pay rise. An event or a business conference is a gathering of experts and people who have exceptional knowledge, whom you can meet and ask all the questions, that pop up in your mind. Events are a source of knowledge.

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Eventscase Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This includes events such as conferences, seminars, exhibitions, workshops and other corporate occasions. The Financial Aspect: How Much Do Corporate Event Planners Make? And to make sure you can do this it’s important to attend conferences and trade shows. There are various salaries you could make as an event planner.

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Corporate Events Trade Shows Event Management Event Planning 97

SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2020

The financial crisis, terrorist attacks and SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) all caused panic, and each was described, with some justification, as unprecedented. The time to do this, of course, is when negotiating the contract, not when trying to exit it. See also : The New Corona Reality. But we recovered.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Revenue and profitability are key indicators of your business’s financial health, and you should regularly be looking for areas where you can increase revenue or reduce costs. Conversely, if you see an increase in costs, analyze your expenses to identify areas where you can cut back or negotiate better deals with suppliers.

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