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Creative Methods to Generate More Revenue for Your Next Conference

Smart Meetings

Do you need to find new monetary sources for conferences, conventions and trade shows? Research Finds Sponsorships Are Still Relevant According to a 2019 report from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research ( CEIR ) of 200 show executives and 728 exhibitors, sponsorships make up roughly 20% of B2B tradeshow revenues.

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The List: Above and Beyond

SmartMeetings

Contract Like a Pro Clear and comprehensive contracts help everyone involved. But legal language can be confusing, and its especially important to pay attention and make sure you fully understand every aspect of your contracts. You can subscribe to the magazine here. This article appears in the March 2025 issue.

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Exhibitor Priority Points System that Rewards Loyalty

Velvet Chainsaw

Most trade-show organizers use a priority-points system to help determine the order of booth-space selection for next year’s expo and their system has been in place for quite a while. Some shows impose penalties for skipping a year, not staying in the contracted block, breaking down early, etc. Punitive Policies.

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40 Outstanding Event Industry Blogs to Follow

Endless Events

You’ll find helpful info on a range of topics from staging inspiration and productivity advice through to real-world assistance in getting the most out of your AV contracts. On their blog, you’ll find great insights into digital marketing and experiential marketing for corporate events, as well as trade show presentation.

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How To Prepare For A Career In Event Planning

Endless Events

Here are some soft skills for event planners to consider: Interpersonal skills and communication, Time management and effective problem-solving, Creativity and ability to think outside the box, Multitasking, Attention to detail (especially important for budgeting and signing contracts). CMM (Certified Meeting Management) by MPI.

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The List: Above and Beyond

SmartMeetings

Contract Like a Pro Clear and comprehensive contracts help everyone involved. But legal language can be confusing, and its especially important to pay attention and make sure you fully understand every aspect of your contracts. You can subscribe to the magazine here. This article appears in the March 2025 issue.

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Time to Adopt a Barrister Pricing Model?

SmartMeetings

One recent law in California only alluded to the event industry as hiring DJs and photographers for parties, clearly not understanding the impact that this legislation also had on trade shows and conventions. Read More : Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract However, there is also the lawyer who prices on commission.