MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

A cold, wet can of soda might be refreshing but attendees are less likely to squirrel it away for later in their conference bag. And “if you’re getting them sponsored, make sure the price reflects the cost of the beverage.”. • First, ask them which food functions they are attending. Study attendees’ meal preferences.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2023

Annual conference center gathering in Durham addressed staffing, sustainability and collaboration A nine-year average drop in the age of the meeting/hospitality professional since the start of the pandemic translates into a loss of nine years of collective knowledge. Knowledge is what helps you handle the unexpected,” he said.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Some organizations spend as little as 2 percent and have a very healthy conference product, while others rack up spending in the 20- to 25-percent range and are on life support. Here are four insights we’ve learned from analyzing the marketing-spend category: Marketing spend for conferences with an expo is usually closer to 6 percent.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 10, 2018

A “creative” event design is one with a novel venue and/or decor and lighting and/or food and beverage. Truly creative event design questions, for example, whether we need to have a keynote speaker , relegate significant participant discussions to breaks and socials, or supply entertainment during meals.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

Quinn Conyers was the keynote speaker to kick off the event, driving home her message of self-presentation and “luxury language to be an effective leader.” The presenters included Capital One , Verizon The Ridge Hotel , Swedish Meetings, FLIK Conference Centers , De Vere Hotels and Thrive Meetings!

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Event Marketer

JUNE 14, 2021

More Conference Coverage: To Stay or To Go: Brands Weigh the Pros and Cons of Moving a Flagship Conference. Another way to create an escape is to weave in cultural moments happening outside the event itself, something that Samsung did for attendees at its developer conferences. “A Flip the food and beverage hour.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2021

As we walked through Petco Park, with the intention of using the seating bowl for the keynote speaker, Andrea realized it would be a memorable location for the entire show. The week of the conference happened to be an “off week” for the Padres. Ballpark jumbotron for speaker and branding. We got lucky.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

Food and beverage service will evolve from lines and buffets to service in individual containers or plates and offered with minimal contact points. We are gifting with items ranging from a new mug with a favorite beverage and snack to celebration boxes including everything from champagne to streamers and whatever else can be imagined.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2022

Events and conferences often embody all four sectors of the hospitality industry: entertainment and recreation, food and beverage, lodging and travel and tourism. Entertainment, whether it be keynote speakers, magicians or musical artists, adds immense value to any event. Focused Hospitality .

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Event Farm

JUNE 9, 2021

Marcella Farman-Dietz, executive event consultant for Medialink, joined Ryan Costello, co-founder of Event Farm, to discuss a sample event budget for a one-day business summit and reception for 400 attendees at a hotel conference center in NYC. Missed Part IV of the Pandemic Compliance and Safety at Live Events panel?

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2023

Venues of Excellence (VoE) has hosted its 2023 Annual Conference at Silverstone International Conference and Exhibition Centre , and Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone. The annual conference titled ‘Fast Lane to Excellence’ was attended by 128 delegates, including 20 exhibitors and sponsored by Oyster Recruitment.

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Event Marketer

MAY 5, 2022

Everything was on the table during workshops, keynotes, think tanks and more than 30 breakouts, including “The Scoop” bonus livestreams with a range of speaker talent, sponsored by Beedance. But the way in which consumers are engaging with each other, the way that they are engaging with brands, has changed and it’s quickly accelerating.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 21, 2022

Successfully keeping brand identity as the nucleus from which things like keynote speakers, color schemes, and even food and beverages flow, is about more than monogramming napkins, or strategically placing the company’s logo on PowerPoint slides. Neither has an impact on information retention. Emphasize Authenticity.

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Coterie Spark

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

As we move into the fall conference season, the weather can become increasingly unpredictable. This is especially the case along the Gulf Coast, but even if you’re not hosting there you should still keep an eye on weather reports to better prepare your conference for weather-related disturbances. Always be marketing. Wind-proofing.

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Caterease

JANUARY 31, 2025

Is the food too salty? Whats been your favorite part of the conference so far?) Food & Beverage Feedback How would you rate the quality of todays lunch? After noticing attendees preferred hands-on workshops over speaker-led panels, organizers adjusted the format mid-event, leading to glowing participant reviews.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Food and beverage. Food and beverages. Depending on the venue chosen for the event, the type of venue, and location, sales of food and beverages may or may not be needed. Separate sales of food and beverages are recommended, especially at large events. How to prepare an event venue.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

a multimedia design and tech company, to map out best practices for putting the technology to work in the conference center, and he shared experiences developed alongside event organizers who understood the possibilities. Smart Meetings talked to Scott Schoeneberger, managing partner at Bluewater Technologies Group Inc.,

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Eventmobi

JUNE 13, 2019

Ask businesses to sponsor the entire event – providing the venue, food, and A/V equipment, or just one element. Ask a customer if they can provide a venue or an extra piece of swag for that conference goody bag. Say there’s an international event speaker that will guarantee those registrations come rolling in. The only problem?

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 5, 2022

Hero Conf: This two-and-half-day annual conference takes place in the US and UK. Audrey is a team of one and Jane-of-All-Trades, managing the planning and execution of Hanapin Marketing’s two annual conferences. To offer the best programming, Audrey needed to understand which topics and speakers were of interest to attendees.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 5, 2024

Raccoon Media Group has announced the latest addition to its rapidly expanding portfolio with the launch of its first B2B conference – the Allergy & Free From Business Event , scheduled to debut alongside the highly anticipated Allergy & Free From Show at Olympia, London, in June 2024.

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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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Attendease

DECEMBER 13, 2023

From large-scale medical conferences to intimate seminars, events enable healthcare event planners to strengthen relationships, generate leads, and position their brands as thought leaders. Next, build a realistic event budget—factor in venue, food and beverage, A/V, staffing, speakers, promotion, etc.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

Fixed costs: $1,600 (includes room rental, AV, speaker costs, F&B, staff, etc.). According to a Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) survey, 36% of all expenses are for food and beverages (F&B) alone. Food & Beverage @ $35/person. Concession (food and beverage and merchandise sales).

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 6, 2019

Delegates at the Australian Marine Sciences Association conference take a plastic-free coffee break. After creating a near plastic-free annual conference , the Australian Marine Sciences Association and event management organization Encanta created a tip sheet for other groups hoping to reduce the use of plastics at their meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2023

Read More : Event Safety PSA: Failing to Prepare Could Cost You Special requirements can vary from requesting certain foods, rooms away from the lifts or on a particular floor, blocking off a whole area or floor of the hotel for security reasons, etc. Any alcoholic beverages should be removed from the room.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2019

If the hotel remains firm on the use of its AV vendor, the planner can elect to block fewer rooms or purchase less in hotel food and beverages to compensate for higher costs. Bill Johnson is a national account executive with SmartSource , specializing in the successful execution of conferences, large and small.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Industry-specific conferences Keep teams on top of the latest industry trends and innovations. Industry conferences also provide valuable opportunities for networking and bringing back knowledge to the company. Decorations, music, entertainment, photo booths, contests, and food can all match the time period.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Look for ways to keep attendees engaged and interested with fresh, relevant content and speakers, presenters, professionals or trainers. Things like long queues, limited food and beverage options, understaffing, and poor accessibility can make your events frustrating experiences. Poor on-site experience.

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Eventmobi

MARCH 2, 2022

In the early days of 2020, many event organizers had to make a quick pivot to offer virtual-only conferences. Event planners had to learn on the fly how to connect and engage their attendees through virtual conferences—not to mention the enormous technical learning curve that comes with hosting an online-only event.

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Coterie Spark

AUGUST 14, 2019

Whether you are hosting a conference, retreat, meeting, or any kind of event, you are likely to be providing food items to your guests. One of the biggest mistakes you can make as you wade through budget management is ignoring the importance of food and beverage. Here’s a fact of life: People need to eat. Let it Glow.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2024

host JT Long, vice president and content director of Smart Meetings, delves into the fascinating world of food and beverage with Thomas Whelan, director of operations for Levy Restaurants. I’ve had such a crazy career in terms of working for what I would consider some of the most iconic companies in food and beverage.

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GEVME

JANUARY 23, 2021

Examples of these events are trade shows, conferences, sales kick-offs, global town halls, shareholders meetings, etc. Examples of external hybrid events are webinars, product demonstrations, virtual conferences and trade shows, virtual exhibitions, etc. Public Health Informatics Conference: . Internal Hybrid Events.

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GEVME

JANUARY 23, 2021

Examples of these events are trade shows, conferences, sales kick-offs, global town halls, shareholders meetings, etc. Examples of external hybrid events are webinars, product demonstrations, virtual conferences and trade shows, virtual exhibitions, etc. Public Health Informatics Conference: . Internal Hybrid Events.

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GEVME

JANUARY 23, 2021

Examples of these events are trade shows, conferences, sales kick-offs, global town halls, shareholders meetings, etc. Examples of external hybrid events are webinars, product demonstrations, virtual conferences and trade shows, virtual exhibitions, etc. Public Health Informatics Conference: . Internal Hybrid Events.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

Events and gatherings happen in all sizes, at all kinds of social and commercial environments — whether it is a Christmas party, a large scale conference or a business event. Food and beverage. When it comes to food and beverages, the restaurant, hotel or the independent caterer, each one of these falls into this category. .

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

The free exhibition, which takes place on 19 March at the ILEC Conference Centre in London, has been designed to teach valuable skills and share the latest industry knowledge. “As Mark Cooper, IACC – Food and beverage trends and insights. said Natalie Williamson, General Manager at Academic Venue Solutions.

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Eventmobi

APRIL 5, 2018

CSE(Canadian Special Events) Live is a conference for planners, vendors, and other professionals in the events industry to network and share ideas on the work they do. This is me trying one of the many fun food ideas brought to the event by food and beverage suppliers. About CSE Live. Here I have a helium sugar balloon!

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