SmartMeetings

MAY 16, 2024

What to watch For Contracts don’t sound exciting. But if you look at them another way, event contracts are a dynamic landscape that can either serve as a solid foundation for your event, or a swampy marsh full of lurking danger! The post 2024 Contracts Playbook appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Skift Take: The Service Trades Council Union has rejected Disney’s latest contract offer, saying a $1-an-hour raise is not enough. The historic minimum wage increase at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, is what unions want as the new standard. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 9, 2020

Summertime V-shape – deeper contraction, bigger recovery. Fall Recovery – Extended contraction. We like using an outside resource to set the scenario goal post. The Conference Board has the best we’ve come across so far: May Reboot – quick recovery. For each scenario: Define the new event experience.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2024

Force m ajeure and clauses to keep in your next contract Watch the full webinar here. Contracts are the life blood of the meeting industry. Keep Relationships in the Details One key aspect that is sometimes overlooked in the contract process is relationships. Make sure [the service charges are] written into the contract.

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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. A win-win contract allows everyone to feel that their biggest risks are covered and they can partner in good faith to execute confidently while working creatively to deliver the best event possible.

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JANUARY 18, 2023

We’re also contracted to produce and project manage events for others. I’m an event producer and the founder of Gold Beams (website / Instagram / YouTube). Gold Beams is a production company. We produce events for Black creatives and the Black community at large. Gold Beams’ internal events have […].

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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. Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract Cheryl M. In short, think big.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Three industry veterans share their advice on crafting contract terms and clauses that meet the needs of host groups, not just host venues. generated contract clause without running it past an attorney who is knowledgeable about meeting and event contracts.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Venue contracts take weeks to finalize? Time management A workback schedule helps you allocate the right amount of time for each task. Marketing emails need multiple rounds of review? Your schedule accounts for that. It’s built into the timeline.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

engine is impressive, but planners need to understand how best to use its contracts section and how human expertise is still required. of Grimes Law Offices, LLC, the legal contracts section of the Spark platform should be approached with care. For example, he asked the system for an overbooking clause for a group hotel contract.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 25, 2024

IMG, a global sports, events and representation company, has been awarded the contract to continue producing London’s world-renowned Hyde Park Winter Wonderland event through the 2032 season.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 20, 2024

With an event production career that spans over 26 years, Frankel was a perfect choice as speaker to educate our audience on the fine details of AV contracting. The post 4 Event AV Contracting Tips to Consider appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 4, 2024

Planners: Do not sign venue contracts for event production, electrical services, internet access, and support services until you read the full document—especially if you are bringing in an outside audiovisual company for the event, which usually results in extra conditions and raises prices for certain elements.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Especially if your main revenue is ticket sales, it can be difficult to get money in time to pay vendor and venue contracts. There’s no getting around it — events can be expensive affairs to put on. If you’re struggling to finance your next conference, party, or concert, you’ve probably considered crowdfunding.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Many more people are going to die and contract Long COVID. As I write this, we are entering the fourth year of the COVID-19 pandemic which has been responsible for millions of deaths and long-term disabilities. In addition, most current events are still dangerous to attend for people with disabilities and certain chronic illnesses.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Once the contract is signed, you can relax. Event sponsorship is a top source of revenue for a good half of event creators. So it stands to reason that securing sponsors — and the right sponsors — is a big stressor in the life of an event creator. Just as finding event sponsors […].

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 12, 2020

Organizations should understand the worse-case scenarios of cancellation by reviewing all contracts and monitoring the essential information coming out from the World Health Organization , the Centers for Disease Control and other government agencies. Communicate regularly with your members and key stakeholders.

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 31, 2021

Some organizations are contracting with suppliers to manage check points for proof of vaccination, enforce mask and social distancing and even employing technology solutions for contact tracing. Additional precautions like these can be polarizing for participants.

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EventMB

AUGUST 3, 2022

They are tightening contracts, establishing advance payments, exploring new skills, and keeping up with their networks. Skift Take: How are planners and other meeting professionals preparing for a potential recession? Paul Cook Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 17, 2025

Professor Tyra Warner on the latest risk factors in this uncertain year From force majeure to data protection, meeting professionals are trying to cover the unexpected in contracts during what could be a tumultuous year for business and the economy. Warner advises caution. Warner thinks there are almost always two sides to the story.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 10, 2017

If your event app provider uses a template to generate one-off event apps and did not architect the solution you contracted for to be multi-tenant, your app does have a decent chance of being rejected by the Apple Review Board.

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Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Most organizers can effectively sell these by offering them as a check-the-box, upsell opportunity during booth contracting. These opportunities often include enhanced booth listings, participation in a new product showcase, or an ad in print or digital publications. Where possible, these opportunities should be integrated.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2023

Event planners should consider asking key suppliers to add a Service Level Agreement (SLA) to their contract. For larger conferences, planners can’t wait until the last 30 days for a convention services or catering manager to be deployed against their program. Tough times require creative thinking.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 12, 2022

In the B2C marketplace, performance-based contracts and deals are on the increase, meaning planning and data play an increasingly important role in influencer marketing in 2022. Some of your influencers are experimenting with these new channels of communication, so pay special attention to them to be part of your campaigns. Data rules.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Skift Take: Hotel rates will rise globally in most locations next year, something to keep in mind when negotiating meeting contracts. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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EventMB

MARCH 24, 2020

On almost every event contract, it seems like the COVID-19 pandemic would be the obvious case it was designed for, but that’s not how insurance companies see it. Force majeure is the legal clause on everyone’s lips. What recourse is there for event organizers? Any event planned to occur in the next six to […].

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Many of our clients have had to navigate unchartered waters as venue contracts (that were secured years ago) are now being questioned and challenged by members in states that have adopted discriminatory and women’s health laws that go against the mission and values of the association.

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EventMB

AUGUST 19, 2024

Skift Take: Companies are leaning heavily on “just-in-time” talent, hired for tasks like sourcing or registration, or to spend a couple of weeks doing site inspections or hotel contracting. Barbara Scofidio Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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EventMB

JANUARY 26, 2023

Find out how the “one contract, one contact” model can simplify your planning process and help every member of your audience maximize their time on the ground. Skift Take: If attendees are going to take on the challenges of traveling to your next event, they’re going to want to see more than the inside of the conference venue.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 14, 2025

The contract was secured following a competitive open tender process, where Forestry England evaluated numerous […] Forestry England has appointed Nuweb Group, a leading UK-based event technology provider, as its in-house ticketing solution.

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EventMB

JANUARY 9, 2025

Skift Take: As Saudi Arabia rapidly expands its meetings industry, Western companies are learning that success requires more than just signing contracts it demands a thoughtful and culturally aware approach to business relationships. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Conferences that Work

JUNE 10, 2024

5 — Remember who you are I have a contract with myself , that I developed in 2005. I remind myself of my contract — who I really am — by mentally repeating it to myself. Usually, the answer is “no”! This helps me center and stop clinging to unhealthy and unproductive thoughts and feelings.

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EventMB

MARCH 13, 2023

the Las Vegas Convention Center food service provider, have agreed on a four-year contract, averting a looming strike. Skift Take: The Culinary and Bartenders Unions and Sodexo Live!, Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Attendease

MAY 31, 2023

Step #6: Understand the contract before you sign When searching for the best event planning tool, it’s important to carefully consider the contract that you’ll be signing with the vendor. This contract should contain a clear list of services being provided. Onboarding can be lengthy and expensive.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

If you are bonded by a contract you may need to research your options. Some vendors may be open to ending a contract sooner, given they haven’t fulfilled their part of the contract, while others may be more strict. The break-up Getting a divorce is definitely more complicated than breaking up with a more casual relationship.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

This is probably included in your venue contract but it’s good to double-check. If you’re not on company property, you’ll likely need to get a location release from the property owner in order to legally broadcast the venue space. What is Considered a Public Place?

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Event Farm

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Lock down Your Contracts. Fortunately, much of this can be mitigated by a locked-tight contract that spells out the liability for you and your vendors, in case something happens. In a world where liability matters, it’s important that you know who is liable, and for what, in the case of something happening.

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