Event Leadership Institute

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

While technically defined as two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth, a recession is more felt as the general malaise of a contracting economy: declines in business revenue and profit, decreases in spending, and pressure to cut costs and eliminate jobs. Are you viewed as a commodity or a business partner?

Contracts 55

Contracts 2009 Site Selections Insurance 55

Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

From site selection to contract negotiations to content to speakers, managing all the countless elements included in planning a conference can leave a planner with zero time to address and succeed at all those other responsibilities.

Conference Planning 40

Conference Planning Conference Site Selections Negotiating 40

ePly

MARCH 18, 2024

Site selection: The venue and location must fit the budget and the basic requirements for the event. Talent: If your event features keynote speakers, entertainment, or conference leaders, you’ll need to negotiate the terms long before the event. Schedule: Events need to be broken down into manageable chunks.

Social Media 62

Social Media Transportation Speakers Negotiating 62

Master the Event

JANUARY 9, 2024

From start to finish, the responsibilities involved with a meeting planner career are endless, from site selection to venues, from set-up to speakers, from contracting service companies to tear down and on and on the list goes.

Meetings 40

Meetings Site Selections Meeting Planning Contracts 40

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

Nominated by Maureen Sojka, Events Manager, Creative Marketing Alliance — “Great prompt response for the initial quote; superb on-site tech support. Not only did he go with the ow as speakers changed their minds on equipment, etc., But I would like to nominate Ricky for what he does for us outside of contract negotiation.

2017 76

2017 Trade Shows Insurance Food and Beverage 76

Plan Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Event websites, online registration, event marketing assistance, discount coupons for local attractions, writing pads, local media contacts, assistance arranging site visits and speakers gifts were other perks of CVB partnership, she explained. What about other CVBs?” the executive assistant asked. “It I need a CVB.”.

Site Selections 28

Site Selections Negotiating Hotels Contracts 28

Endless Events

AUGUST 17, 2018

Or by constructing the talk in such a way that it syncs the brains of the audience and the speaker in remarkable ways. The secret is to make an impression with the venue design itself, even before they get to the keynote speakers. Van Halen, M&Ms, and the Wisdom in the Contract Details. Click To Tweet.

Conference 78

Conference Contracts B2B Speakers 78