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Event Tech Industry Forecasters: Q&A with Byrne Production Services

Event Marketer

BIGGEST EVENT TECH MISTAKES YOU STILL SEE? Now when they hear intimidating sales pitches from in house providers, the hotels and convention facilities that have a vested interest in that sale, a lot of newer event teams admit that they think they have no choice in the matter. THIS IS A SAFE PLACE. They absolutely can.

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NCBMP 2024 Brought History, Culture and Education to Alabama

Smart Meetings

One of them, “Must Have Contract Clauses,” was led by attorney Joshua Grimes, who touched on the latest in contract negotiations, such as force majeure clause changes, F&B cost increases, security issues and new laws ahead. Joshua Grimes, photo by On The Run LLC “Those words are gone from most hotel contracts,” he says.

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How Meeting Profs Can Find the Right Event Tech

Smart Meetings

6 steps to finding the right event tech vendors and product Finding the right event tech can be a long, tedious process. Understand Your Goals Having a firm grasp on your vision grounds planning and simplifies the prioritization of must-have tech necessities. What is the purpose of your event?

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Unlocking The Secret Weapon of a Corporate Planner

Smart Meetings

Master planner consultants offer 6 tips for negotiating your next corporate event Does this sound familiar? You have been tasked with producing a new event—or breathing new life into one that has been on rinse and repeat too long. What questions should you ask during sourcing to avoid surprises post-event?

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Cvent Will Go Private Again After $4.6B Sale to Blackstone

Smart Meetings

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. In 2021, the market for in-person, virtual and hybrid events was estimated at $30 billion.

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Don’t Blow Up the Budget: How to Spend Less for More

SmartMeetings

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. There’s flexibility in negotiating with a venue that provides in-house food and beverage, however, as it has more control over adjusting menus to cater to the planner’s budget.

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AV Pricing Part I: How To Save Money On AV Bills For Your Events

Endless Events

On this week’s Event Tech Podcast, Will Curran and Brandt Krueger walk you through all you need to know to save money on AV. Make sure you tune in next week for Part II of AV Pricing when Will and Brandt will be joined by Andrew Latimer, Design Engineer, and Endless Events’ AV Einstein, for a live AV audit.