Event Marketer

JULY 1, 2024

Here our professional pastry chefs personally worked with small groups to educate and help attendees decorate cakes. “It Each morning, we ventured to nature and held education sessions in the afternoon. For education, we reimagined Mr. CHOW Las Vegas and used meditations chairs to complement this sensory-designed restaurant.

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Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Mattering — participants should get something out of this: They may be entertained, educated, surprised, awarded, helped, satisfied or become more connected. Most organizers can effectively sell these by offering them as a check-the-box, upsell opportunity during booth contracting. How to Organize Your Sales Team.

Sponsorships 69

Sponsorships Food and Beverage Advertising Contracts 69

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

I will break down the best ways to save money in an event AV contract without compromising your event. Through the extremely valuable web session conducted by Jon Trask, I will break down some key savings opportunities in an event AV contract. Ultimately, educate yourself before you make a decision for your event. Be Specific.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience focused on setting and reaching event goals When some of the most productive meeting professionals in the world meet in majestic The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson for three days of education, inspiration and networking, the experience has to be over the top. “We

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2024

Whether the playing field is national politics, a Southern California crime scene or a hotel contract negotiation, leading with love, empathy and respect is the fast track to building relationships across what might otherwise feel like unfathomable divides, according to keynote Corporal Ryan Tillman.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2025

Other than running out of coffee, trying to sign contracts years out and arranging travel in a world where costs are the only thing rising faster than attrition rates is the definition of “stressful.” We’re operating inspirational and educational events that help drive businesses forward. That is a trick question.

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Eventmobi

JULY 25, 2024

As Lathan notes, when done well, they represent a distillation of what an association does best—education, supporting certifications, and advocating for their sector. “It’s Even if your facilitator’s contract doesn’t extend beyond the event, association employees or volunteers could take over. “An

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Newbie event planners will often pick a venue, negotiate a deal with them, and sign the venue’s provided contract. . Here’s how your event goals can (and should) change your venue contract in those areas. Ask the venue to include contract terms for COVID compliance, like requiring all venue staff to wear masks. Management.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . Contract and Negotiation Tips. She suggests stipulating that cancelation charges are calculated on a sliding scale based on the distance out from the event rather than signing a 100-percent cancellation policy due after the contract is signed.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Read More : How Customized Generational Engagement Can Benefit Meeting Profs The value of joint education and assets not only offers implementable concepts but also provides practices to align the destination and the event organizer to conduct effective working relationships.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

Read More: Cvent’s Event Tech Roadmap According to filings, at the end of last year, Cvent had approximately 22,000 customers globally in the corporate, non-profit, higher education and hospitality sectors as of December 31, 2022.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

Contracts and Agreements : Ensure that all freelancers have signed clear contracts outlining the scope of work, payment terms, and confidentiality agreements. Ensure compliance with minimum wage requirements and overtime regulations to avoid legal issues and maintain fair compensation practices.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

The education will still come in lots of different formats, including keynotes, seminars and campfires. As we look at the education programs and even the locations of the keynotes, we want to give more space for networking,” she said. That could be in the form of campfire talks and additional educational elements.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 14, 2018

Mythodology: We can contract a venue for our meeting before we design it. Sue, The Solution Room—a powerful conference session There’s been a lot of interest in The Solution Room, a session that I co-facilitated last July at Meeting Professionals International World Education Congress in Orlando, Florida. It is one.

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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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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

For example, Unite Here used union contracts to protect more than 200,000 members from anti-LGBT discrimination before the 2020 Supreme Court ruling that included the LGBT community in the 1964 Civil Rights Act. more on average than their similarly educated and experienced non-union counterparts. For hospitality workers, the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Multiple representatives on the panel advised planners to evaluate contracts more carefully than ever—don’t pre-assume anything as a given if it isn’t explicitly stated in the contract. Read More: Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract During the open Q&A, planners aired frustrations—contracts are time-consuming already.

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Attendease

AUGUST 26, 2024

These events foster networking, education, and building a brand’s reputation. Here’s a brief overview of common examples of corporate events: Conferences and seminars Academic or professional conferences and seminars allow companies to share industry knowledge, thought leadership, and best practices.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 26, 2025

Vague contracts and proposals: Lack of specific details and clear boundaries leaves room for client interpretation. Heres how to do it: Crystal-clear contracts and proposals Your contract and initial proposal serve as the foundational pillars in your fight against event scope creep.

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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

Oftentimes, conferences include keynote speakers and workshop sessions, each designed to educate attendees. That said, conventions also aim to educate attendees via speeches, panels, and workshops. These aim to educate attendees on tech ideas and products while also encouraging networking. Might we suggest EventMobi?

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Whether your meetings specialty is event design, contract negotiations, operations management, sustainability, risk management, virtual events, speaker trends, food & beverage, or something else entirely, our call for speakers is seeking fresh voices to educate and spark new ideas for meetings and conventions.

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Event Farm

MARCH 24, 2021

The role of a PCA includes: ensuring the venue follows appropriate regulations, procure and distribute safety supplies, engage and educate staff, monitor local risk, and coordinate risk mitigation on-site. You have carefully reviewed your vendors’ contracts and understand your liability. You have an Event Safety Code of Conduct.

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Event Marketer

AUGUST 8, 2022

When American Express launched its free Business Class Live conference a decade ago, the goal was to help small companies do more business by democratizing business education. Actress, producer and entrepreneur Issa Rae led a keynote discussion at this year’s event.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2024

We are bringing the world to the nation’s capital to focus on education, learning and commitment. Washington Convention Center, with new educational offerings on the expo floor. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., April 8-11 to incorporate the spirit of Global Meetings Industry Day in the festivities. “We

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

Considerations such as sustainability and F&B add-ons can be integrated into your finalized contract terms. Eliminating alcohol reduces costs, especially at highly regulated pharma events and it puts the focus on the learning and the education. The medical industry isn’t the only relevant sector for this strategy.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2022

First, you negotiated your way out of every contract with minimal exit fees, then for a split second you converted everything to hybrid (with no additional budget), and then transitioned from hybrid to virtual, where we thankfully stayed for a red-hot minute. Increasing Efforts on Client Education.

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Event Marketer

JULY 12, 2021

Other challenges they’re facing include loss of supplier contacts, rigid contract terms and higher-than-expected hotel rates. Conferences that provide educational opportunities will be well aligned with attendee objectives. Source: Pulse Survey). Nearly 90% of event marketers are now focused on in-person events.

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 25, 2019

From my perspective as a presenter and facilitator, I’m not sure there’s much I can do when others cause truncation of my contracted sessions or fill them with hungry, tired attendees. Perhaps a contract clause that doubles my fee if the session starts late or my available time is slashed? Stay on time! I can dream.

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EventSource

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

They will be able to nitpick and navigate new contract policies, help build appropriate expectations and back up plans, and provide confidence and stability in an otherwise completely unstable climate. We are making it our duty to educate and guide our couples through this transitional time and advise them on best practices.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 16, 2020

In the fifth of FICP’s new virtual education series, Financial & Insurance Professionals (FICP) Chats, more than 200 participants explored how to book group business for future meetings, including immediate adjustments for events, and how those were not being written into RFPs for the long-term. Uncertainty Persists in the Short Term.

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Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Mattering — participants should get something out of this: They may be entertained, educated, surprised, awarded, helped, satisfied or become more connected. Most organizers can effectively sell these by offering them as a check-the-box, upsell opportunity during booth contracting. How to Organize Your Sales Team.

Sponsorships 195

Sponsorships Food and Beverage Advertising Contracts 195

Smart Meetings

MARCH 23, 2023

Flight disruptions have become the norm rather than the exception, and when things go wrong–as they so often do now–we are at the mercy of the airlines’ own Contracts of Carriage, rules written by and most assuredly for the airlines. Meeting Planners Takeaway U.S.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 26, 2025

Their education, their expertise, and their skill level goes under-appreciated. While the expo was open, the business owners engaged in conversation with our members, he said. So often the general public doesnt understand the value that PAs bring to the health-care landscape.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Continued Professional Development (CPD) encompasses educational content relating to an industry that many employers require their staff to complete as part of their contract. Granted full accreditation by the CPD Standards Office ahead of the 2019 show, virtual Event Tech Live 2020 maintains the same status.

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Event Guru

MARCH 4, 2025

Meeting spaces, room diagramming, catering services, contracting, and housing can be managed to drive profitable events and meetings businesses. By harnessing the power of Bluefin’s PayConex gateway, we are poised to revolutionize our services as we strategically expand our presence in the higher education sector.”

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Endless Events

JANUARY 27, 2023

One of our top clients wanted us to help move a program’s contract. Once she successfully signed the contract, she ended up staying in Mexico. “I One Thing the Industry can do Better: Educate Attendees One of the significant benefits of the nomadic lifestyle is constant exposure to other cultures.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

They have arranged their busy home and work lives, traveled, and expended valuable resources to attend your conference, furthering their education about your products and the industry they serve. They are the first significant bridge that helps you close that gap between the registration table and the sales contract.

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