Smart Meetings

APRIL 8, 2025

It covers everything you need to know about event planning, including finding venues, building a team, negotiating contracts, and even measuring success after the event is over. If youre looking for a mix of inspiration and hands-on strategies for planning amazing events, this book is definitely worth checking out.

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Gallus Events

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

The Event Manager role continues to be one of the most stressful and one of the most dynamic roles in the world. So what skills should event managers across the globe be focusing on as we get set to move into a new decade? The skills needed to be an event manager in 2020 and beyond! Become a story teller.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 7, 2025

In this article, well explore common pitfalls that lead to dropped leads, provide strategies to identify and address these leaks, and offer best practices for optimizing your event sales process. Proposal & contracting Now its time for everyones favorite part: closing deals. Planning Pod simplifies your entire event lifecycle.

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Attendease

APRIL 24, 2023

Finding the right strategic event management software can be an overwhelming and challenging task. But with an ever-present demand for innovative event experiences, the consequences of choosing the wrong platform can make events more complicated and demotivate your team (womp-womp). Why do a needs assessment?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Event planners and event managers have all been through a steep learning curve to master the art of creating successful event experiences. From managing event timelines to event budgeting, event profs have a lot on their plates. However, that might be a dangerous endeavor.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Central Hall Westminster has made four new appointments two event managers, a finance director and finance assistant to strengthen its team and help support the businesss growth plans into 2025. Meanwhile, the appointment of Iain Kent as finance director comes as the business explores further opportunities for growth.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

When Scullin and Swank came to learn that they wouldn’t be able to fully buy out one hotel alone, McCormack’s relationships came to alleviate some of the burden of managing contract negotiations and room blocks for multiple properties. We’ll work with the local contact and find out what’s important to them as far as their revenue.”

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 11, 2016

This is a guest post from Sarah Hill, a professional blogger and creative content writer at Group Se7en Events , a leading event management and event planning agency in London. If you work in events, it comes as no surprise that being an event planner has been voted in numerous polls as one of the most stressful jobs.

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Attendease

JUNE 28, 2023

Event management software pricing has become more complicated over the years as the industry has evolved. Event management software has revolutionized the way events are planned, organized, and executed. When the Covid-19 pandemic forced the world into lockdowns, many event professionals pivoted to virtual events.

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Guidebook

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

We have listened to our customers’ repeated demands to build integrated event registration capabilities, and we are proud that you all trust us to do so. In early 2025, Guidebook will be ready to support your events from start to finish.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Read More: Meet the 2024 Meeting Professionals of the Year DeWitt studied event management at the University of Central Florida and went on to earn her CMP. “I I feel blessed to get to use some of the hardest parts of my life growing up to help others,” she said. It’s more than just the physical of what they have available.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The arm of national catering business, Amadeus , responsible for the delivery of standalone event catering, has secured its latest contract with Unique Venues Birmingham (UVB). Events by Amadeus has been working with UVB since 2019, and the team have signed a new three-year contract to deliver catering provisions to the organisation.

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Contracts Venues Food and Beverage Sustainability 147

Event Industry News

JANUARY 14, 2025

Forestry England has appointed Nuweb Group, a leading UK-based event technology provider, as its in-house ticketing solution. The partnership will cover a wide range of activities, from admission tickets and seasonal events to Forestry Englands high-profile Forest Live concert series.

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Attendease

AUGUST 26, 2024

Yet, putting on a seamless, branded event experience is essential for driving sales, cultivating relationships, and elevating your company’s profile. Corporate event management software streamlines everything into one efficient platform—simplifying processes, connecting scattered workflows, and automating monotonous tasks.

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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. Locking Things In “Shifting the event schedule a day or two to get on a hotel’s preferred pattern or to fill a hole goes a long way toward getting the concessions you want,” Andrews said.

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Contracts Negotiating Hotels Tourism 111

Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Before you begin to evaluate whether your organization should use event management software, it’s important to know what this technology does. What is Event Management Software? Event Management Software is any tool designed to help event planners manage multiple event technologies from a single platform or backend.

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Event Management Management Negotiating Event Technology 150

Endless Events

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Whether you opt for an in-person or hybrid event, you need the right venue to create a truly captivating experience. Newbie event planners will often pick a venue, negotiate a deal with them, and sign the venue’s provided contract. . Why should you let your venue dictate what happens at your event? Management.

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Contracts Venues Negotiating Sustainability 119

Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Hotel sales, banquet and private event managers know what it’s like to work under pressure. Whether they’re responding to new prospects, following up with them for contract signatures or chasing down clients for payments or vital input for their event, there is rarely any free time in their schedule.

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Hotels Event Management Management Contracts 148

GEVME

MAY 15, 2020

With the progress of time and technology, events alike are also becoming more complex to plan and manage. And when it comes to organizing online events in 2020, apart from event planning skills, it requires the knowledge of online event management tools and technology. So it begs the question.

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Event Management 2020 Management Social Media 156

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

When Scullin and Swank came to learn that they wouldn’t be able to fully buy out one hotel alone, McCormack’s relationships came to alleviate some of the burden of managing contract negotiations and room blocks for multiple properties. We’ll work with the local contact and find out what’s important to them as far as their revenue.”

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Picatic by Eventbrite

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

There’s no getting around it — events can be expensive affairs to put on. Especially if your main revenue is ticket sales, it can be difficult to get money in time to pay vendor and venue contracts. The post The Pros and Cons of Crowdfunding Your Next Event appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Contracts Conference Venues Events 282

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

When Scullin and Swank came to learn that they wouldn’t be able to fully buy out one hotel alone, McCormack’s relationships came to alleviate some of the burden of managing contract negotiations and room blocks for multiple properties. We’ll work with the local contact and find out what’s important to them as far as their revenue.”

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

With so many logistics to handle and compliance regulations to consider when managing pharma events, working with expert pharma event management companies can help reduce stress and ensure you achieve your business goals more easily. We regularly update our list of the top pharma event management companies.

Event Management 130

Event Management 2023 Management Healthcare 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

When Scullin and Swank came to learn that they wouldn’t be able to fully buy out one hotel alone, McCormack’s relationships came to alleviate some of the burden of managing contract negotiations and room blocks for multiple properties. We’ll work with the local contact and find out what’s important to them as far as their revenue.”

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Attendease

JULY 6, 2023

This part of the process isn’t always sunshine and rainbows—expect pushback and delays, especially if you’re working with a large team—but it’s always best to address concerns before you negotiate a contract with your new platform provider.

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Negotiating Events Contracts Event Management 368

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

When Scullin and Swank came to learn that they wouldn’t be able to fully buy out one hotel alone, McCormack’s relationships came to alleviate some of the burden of managing contract negotiations and room blocks for multiple properties. We’ll work with the local contact and find out what’s important to them as far as their revenue.”

2024 130

2024 Tech Transportation Negotiating 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

When Scullin and Swank came to learn that they wouldn’t be able to fully buy out one hotel alone, McCormack’s relationships came to alleviate some of the burden of managing contract negotiations and room blocks for multiple properties. We’ll work with the local contact and find out what’s important to them as far as their revenue.”

2024 130

2024 Tech Transportation Negotiating 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

When Scullin and Swank came to learn that they wouldn’t be able to fully buy out one hotel alone, McCormack’s relationships came to alleviate some of the burden of managing contract negotiations and room blocks for multiple properties. We’ll work with the local contact and find out what’s important to them as far as their revenue.”

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2024 Tech Transportation Negotiating 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

When Scullin and Swank came to learn that they wouldn’t be able to fully buy out one hotel alone, McCormack’s relationships came to alleviate some of the burden of managing contract negotiations and room blocks for multiple properties. We’ll work with the local contact and find out what’s important to them as far as their revenue.”

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2024 Tech Transportation Negotiating 130

Attendease

MAY 31, 2023

The platform should also offer event marketing features, including website creation and management, email marketing, and marketing automation, to promote the event and maximize attendance. This contract should contain a clear list of services being provided. However, no tool is “one size fits all.”

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Event Planning Tools Event Planning Contracts Management 195

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. What recourse is there for event organizers? Any event planned to occur in the next six to […]. Force majeure is the legal clause on everyone’s lips.

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Insurance Contracts Event Planning Events 246

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

When Scullin and Swank came to learn that they wouldn’t be able to fully buy out one hotel alone, McCormack’s relationships came to alleviate some of the burden of managing contract negotiations and room blocks for multiple properties. We’ll work with the local contact and find out what’s important to them as far as their revenue.”

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2024 Tech Transportation Negotiating 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

When Scullin and Swank came to learn that they wouldn’t be able to fully buy out one hotel alone, McCormack’s relationships came to alleviate some of the burden of managing contract negotiations and room blocks for multiple properties. We’ll work with the local contact and find out what’s important to them as far as their revenue.”

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2024 Tech Transportation Negotiating 130

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Even with the best team, organization and expertise, an event strategy can’t succeed completely without the right event management software. However, with the great variety of options, choosing the right event management software can feel overwhelming.

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Event Management Management Negotiating Financial 117

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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Meetings Contracts Hotels Event Management 209

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

When Scullin and Swank came to learn that they wouldn’t be able to fully buy out one hotel alone, McCormack’s relationships came to alleviate some of the burden of managing contract negotiations and room blocks for multiple properties. We’ll work with the local contact and find out what’s important to them as far as their revenue.”

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

When Scullin and Swank came to learn that they wouldn’t be able to fully buy out one hotel alone, McCormack’s relationships came to alleviate some of the burden of managing contract negotiations and room blocks for multiple properties. We’ll work with the local contact and find out what’s important to them as far as their revenue.”

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2024 Tech Transportation Negotiating 130