Event Farm

MAY 5, 2021

Pay extra attention to indemnification and insurance policies. Because legal expenses are a concern, insurance is now 30-40% more expensive even though it doesn’t cover epidemics. Like the venue, they must agree with your compliance protocols before you sign the contract. Planning the event layout. Gaining attendee confidence .

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2021 Event Planning Insurance Transportation 306

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.

Contracts 98

Contracts Negotiating 2024 Hotels 98

Eventsforce

MAY 12, 2020

Many are also having to deal with the financial consequences of cancelling and rescheduling events – which adds another level of burden especially when it comes to dealing with insurance cover. So what are some of the critical things organisers need to understand about event insurance in the current climate?

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Insurance Contracts Financial Events 89

Event Farm

OCTOBER 25, 2021

3: Safety marketing. By marketing your safety tactics in your FAQ, emails, and social posts, you alleviate concerns and give attendees the confidence that the event is safe to attend. #4: Attendees expect to see up-to-date information on your safety policies and your plan to deal with the situation as it unfolds. 4: Refund policy.

Food and Beverage 312

Food and Beverage Insurance Contracts Entertainment 312

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) brought 700 thought leaders together at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida to prepare meeting professionals for whatever comes next with a call to reflect, discover and recharge.

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2023 Negotiating Insurance Financial 263

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The financial and insurance industry is based on relationships, and the more you can engage your clients, the more you can strengthen the relationship. Alternative plans covered in the contract also need to include the possibility that a group may outgrow a venue if social-distancing guidelines make the space unworkable.

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Insurance Financial Meetings Food and Beverage 85

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Establishing the conference fee, contracting with the venue and locking the dates will require some effort. By offering refund insurance at a nominal rate, you can give each person peace of mind that they’ll receive their registration fee back in the case of an emergency. Use organic and paid digital marketing tactics.

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Conference Sponsorships Trade Shows Insurance 279

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

A streaming option can serve larger, more geographically diverse and executive audiences, act as a flexible insurance policy in the event a new threat grounds attendees while providing valuable data about behavior. She suggests not signing long-term contracts “because you don’t know what is going to happen.”.

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Meetings Food and Beverage 2021 Speakers 276

Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

As former marketing boss once told me, “If your product claims to be everything to everybody, then it’s really nothing to nobody.”. Attendee needs, preferences and aspirations Attendee problems, concerns and pain points Ethnographic details (buying motivations and habits; marketing data) Geographic details.

Food and Beverage 206

Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance Entertainment 206

Event Planning BluePrint

JUNE 1, 2016

Question: Have you ever run up against a client who suddenly stopped paying for your event services, which left you wondered what to include in your event legal contracts to protect you and your event business? Your Event Legal Contracts. At what point do you sue over breach of contract? (16:29). Geneen via @eventblueprint.

Contracts 90

Contracts Events Event Planning Insurance 90

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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Meetings Contracts Insurance Hotels 123

Eventtia

MAY 16, 2022

Are you currently planning an event but are not sure about whether you should get event insurance? Without further ado, let us begin with the basics: what is event insurance? What is Event Insurance? Event insurance is an umbrella term covering all kinds of insurance that provides liability coverage for an event.

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Insurance Financial Venues Events 62

Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2021

These findings are backed up by the latest statistics from Trinity Event Solutions that show pharmaceutical event bookings have increased for the agency by 476% in 2022 compared to this year, followed by the finance and insurance industry, which is up by 21%. New business has increased by 266%, compared to 2020, and is up by 14% on 2019.

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2022 2021 Insurance 2019 130

BizBash

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Smart contracts can be coded to reflect any data-driven business logic. Transfer of Ownership (Contracts, Titles) Transferring title of a property or negotiating contractual terms for financing, funding and loads is a long and onerous process with multiple intermediaries, include the legal profession. Digitalizing letters of credit.

Financial 80

Financial Banking Insurance Contracts 80

PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

The following is taken from a presentation by LyNae Schleyer, WQA meetings director and Wesley Bleed, marketing and communications director in the Nov. Schleyer also reached out to the association’s legal counsel, to review their contracts and insurance, and came away confident that they were covered in the event they canceled.

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Meetings Insurance 2018 Speakers 110

SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Meetings in the financial and insurance sector require outside-the-box thinking. The economy was humming along before the coronavirus hit, but even then the majority of meeting planners in the financial and insurance industries were keeping their budgets in neutral. Financial and insurance meetings in the U.S.

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Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 95

Planning Pod

AUGUST 20, 2024

Your niche in the event industry Understanding your market is key to success, so take the time to identify the types of events most in demand in your area. Though it might be tempting to provide services for a wider variety of clientele, niching down can really help you stand out in a competitive market.

Event Planning 88

Event Planning Insurance Financial Contracts 88

Guidebook

JUNE 26, 2018

Don’t sign a contract with a venue until you’ve searched every closet for a skeleton! How will you assist in marketing the event to your network, and what is the size of your audience? What kind of insurance do you have? Set expectations and get clarity by preparing your questions for event venues, sponsors and suppliers.

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Venues Insurance Contracts Events 100

Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Meeting and conference planners spend on average 60 hours per conference sourcing, reviewing, negotiating and finalizing venue contracts. Is there a distinct difference between what your organization offers vs. a Convention and Visitor Bureau or Destination Marketing Organization?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Todd Schwartz, CMP, event marketing manager and director of The Professional Planner Group, echoes the concern: “As attendees are very excited to get back to live events, socializing in a reception setting brings concerns of overindulgence. Insurance : Require the hotel or catering company to have its own alcohol liability insurance.

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Insurance Hotels Hospitality Trade Shows 130

EventBank Insights

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Cost Capacity Location Transportation Wifi Amenities Ambiance Layout Insurance Timeframe. Finally, always make sure that you confirm all agreed times, dates, costs and any other details in a written contract. So, although finding the perfect venue will always take time, it doesn’t always have to feel overwhelming. Quick Reads.

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Venues Insurance Transportation Events 106

The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

4 Key Strategies for a Sustainable Wedding Business: 1) Solid Contracts for Long Term Sustainability. Is there anything we learned more about during the pandemic than the importance of contracts? It showed us how extremely important it is to have a solid wedding planning contract in place. 2) Safety Protocols.

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Sustainability Insurance Contracts Travel 64

Socio Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Whether it’s marketing to attendees and driving registration or establishing a budget and securing a venue, event planners need to navigate a host of responsibilities—each one as important as the last. At this stage, you’ll finalize deals, make deposits, formulate a marketing plan, and start pitching to sponsors. VIP tickets?

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Event Planning 2023 Sponsorships Insurance 96

Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Mark is an experienced business leader, strategic thinker, developer of talent, and specialist in event marketing. Lindsey brings over 20 years of experience from the finance and insurance industries. He added: “The appointments come at an exciting time for the centre as we emerge from the pandemic.

Insurance 72

Insurance Contracts Government 2023 72

Social Tables

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

As a full-service marketing agency, one of the things we know best is events. As soon as you find out who you want to hire, make sure they are certified by meeting the basic requirements as mandated by health departments and insurance agencies. And as such, we’ve got the hook ups. Certifications. Preparation.

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Contracts Insurance Venues Events 122

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The disconnect extends to insurance companies as well, since trying to insure a business conference still often comes with a form asking if we are providing bouncy castles or other party accouterments. Read More : Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract However, there is also the lawyer who prices on commission.

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Insurance Trade Shows Negotiating Banking 98

Capterra Event Management

APRIL 25, 2017

Event Marketing. Event Marketing and Social Media. Event Marketing. Now that you know all there is to know about event planning, it’s time to decide whether you want to do general event planning or select a niche market to target. Identify your target market. Marketing plan. Price: $1,995. Aesthetics.

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Event Planning Insurance Contracts Event Management 100

Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Planning Pod’s all-in-one platform gives new event facilities 20+ easy-to-use tools to set up systems for managing booking calendars, sales, client communications, contracts, billing, payments and more. ” “Your best market is probably going to be whoever is the largest demographic in your area who is willing to pay for your services.

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Venues Food and Beverage Social Media Marketing 148

PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

“You’d leave voicemails and hope they’d call you back, then end up with 10 phone calls between the RFP and the contract. Cindy Heston, director of travel and events for Anthem, a health-insurance plan provider and Bizly subscriber, is a fan of the interface.

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Meetings 2014 Food and Beverage Contracts 97

MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The protracted contracting process for meetings and incentive programs can take weeks or months, and, as a result, DMCs can get left in the lurch, waiting to hear if they’re booked. DMCs are our “insurance policy” for destination knowledge and relationships, helping us design outstanding experiences that we couldn’t do alone.

Hotels 105

Hotels Contracts Insurance Hospitality 105

QC Event School

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

By understanding these details, you’ll get a better idea of who your ideal client is and be able to tailor your services, brand, marketing efforts, and overall business accordingly! How do you want to come across in your messaging and marketing materials? How will you capture the attention of your target market?

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Insurance Social Media Advertising Marketing 105

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

The space had been contracted, but the venue had failed to inform the city and so, no parking. The decor was equally over the top, and there was an action station that flambeed pasta with vodka sauce—which set off an alarm that was not supposed to be operational, according to the contract. Unfortunately, that was not to be.

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Meetings Contracts Speakers Venues 131

QC Event School

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Mistake #6: Not having a contract. It’s always essential to have a well-written, legally binding contract when you’re working with vendors and clients. A comprehensive contract should contain: Information about the services being provided Compensation Payment schedules Cancellation policies, etc.

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Contracts Insurance Consulting Social Media 105

Canadian Special Events

JUNE 9, 2017

Project managers, accountants, designers, and so much more and while we are not lawyers we deal with a lot contracts. Corporate Event Contracts. While we are not lawyers, we should be involved in reviewing contracts, especially if before they are signed. We need to be aware of some of the key deliverables for our entertainment.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The International Monetary Fund is predicting a global economic contraction of 4.9 Additionally, employee management contracts should be treated the same as direct payroll expenses under the program. Nearly half the 16.9 million people working in the industry were laid off or furloughed in March and April.

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Meetings Airlines Travel Hospitality 143

Eventinterface

AUGUST 1, 2017

Planners now need to be marketers, product managers, negotiation and contract specialists, security experts, digital media and technical whizzes. Event marketing for all generations. In order to attract participants to your event you need to market your event. WORKSHOP 2. Thursday, August 24, 10:00 a.m. Simple, right?

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Event Planning Sponsorships Meetings Insurance 100

Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

An event, as we know, can involve many different moving parts, so by planning early, you’ll get more options for different elements of the event: venue options, speakers/talents options, sponsorship options, marketing options, and so on. The more options you have, the higher the chance you’ll be able to pull it off, period.

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Sponsorships Insurance Social Media Food and Beverage 91