Event Marketer

OCTOBER 28, 2024

” 2024 saw a trend towards “how can I use the existing in new and interesting ways” We are seeing more creative problem solving and flexibility around using existing inventory and technology to create more interesting experiences for audiences. I definitely think this will continue in 2025. They absolutely can.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 25, 2022

When it comes to eventcore’s technology, Lochner said, “We knew we had to build it, or we had to buy it.”. The company released version two of a bookable meeting space tool in collaboration with VenueBook , making communication, information and contracting easier on the event planner.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Contract tips to keep in mind A quarter century into the second millennium, there are several things that remain constant: humans need food, water and shelter to survive; the law of gravity is still in play; and event contracts are still a necessity between meeting professionals and hospitality venues.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

And even though innovative event technology solutions help automate many of the event planning processes, certain tasks remain unchanged. Let’s take the skill of hotel contract negotiations ; novice planners tend to feel overwhelmed by the nitty-gritty details of hotel contracts and often learn as they go.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Unexpected cancellations, attendance fluctuations, and travel restrictions have made rigid contracts a dealbreaker. By addressing their biggest concernsbudget, flexibility, sustainability, technology, and experiencesyou can position yourself as the ideal partner for their next event.

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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 contract was secured following a competitive open tender process, where Forestry England evaluated numerous […]

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Lenovo Tech World is the global technology company’s annual event, and as events at this level go, it’s an enormous undertaking for the planners organizing it. Events take a village. By working with Visit Bellevue, the planners for Lenovo Tech World 2024 show the transformative power of partnership.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

Vikings next ocean ship, the Viking Astrea, scheduled for 2027, will also feature hydrogen-based technology. As part of a larger growth plan, the company also signed contracts for four more ocean ships, with two confirmed for delivery in 2031 and two more under option for 2033.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

“They continue to have productive meetings with the union and believe both parties are committed to negotiating a contract that is good for all. Read More : LA Hotel Strike Impacts Political Science Annual Meeting Forty thousand are currently working under an expired contract at 22 casino resorts divided among the three hotel brands.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Central Hall Westminster, part of Central Hall Venues group, has announced it has awarded a new £8m contract to in-house AV production services partner White Light. Situated directly opposite Westminster Abbey, the venue is renowned for hosting famous occasions and concerts as well as live and recorded Television shows in its Great Hall.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Newbie event planners will often pick a venue, negotiate a deal with them, and sign the venue’s provided contract. . Your venue should fit with your existing event management, strategy, creative, technology, and production needs. Here’s how your event goals can (and should) change your venue contract in those areas. Management.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2025

As a full-service convention center, Boise Centre offers exceptional in-house catering, audio visual, event production and technology services with on-site support. This unique venue boasts beautiful views of the nearby Boise Foothills, modern amenities and personalized service for a seamless event experience.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2019

Many hotel contracts mandate use of an in-house AV provider and contain clauses prohibiting use of other vendors or charge for the privilege of using the planner’s preferred vendor. Knowing this and other nuances associated with AV services contracting can help contain event costs and access to the optimum AV solution.

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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. Readers love the book for its attention to detail and its focus on modern event trends, including technology and sustainable practices.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

engine is impressive, but planners need to understand how best to use its contracts section and how human expertise is still required. engine launched earlier this year by the Professional Convention Management Association and Gevme, an event-technology provider. The new meetings-industry A.I. You are advised to consult a lawyer.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

There’s lots of potential for using this technology to live stream in-person sessions to a remote audience at your event. Live streaming events is another instance of technology far surpassing legal protocol. This is probably included in your venue contract but it’s good to double-check. What is Considered a Public Place?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

Event technology company Cvent announced that after going public for a second time in 2021 through a special acquisition at a valuation of $5.3 31, 2022, on the Cvent Supplier Network, an online platform with tools to search, negotiate and contract with hotels and venues for event space. The highly anticipated deal represents an $8.50

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2024

Whether the playing field is national politics, a Southern California crime scene or a hotel contract negotiation, leading with love, empathy and respect is the fast track to building relationships across what might otherwise feel like unfathomable divides, according to keynote Corporal Ryan Tillman.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The free program touches on topics, in the form of webinars, from the basics of meeting planning to more complex topics, such as event technology and sustainability. 4, which covered the basics of the event life cycle, from creating the event and RFP templating to contracting and asking suppliers the right questions. 25 at 11 a.m.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Francis San Francisco on Union Square chanting, “No contract? Workers at other brands in that city, including Marriott, have agreed to a new contract that reportedly includes health-care coverage in the winter—when many workers are temporarily laid off—for the first time. Upcoming this month are Anesthesiology 2018 (Oct.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

The marketplace has seen a significant shift towards hiring senior roles that require specific vertical experience and technological expertise. This includes roles like event technology specialists, event registration specialists, meeting and event planners, event marketing roles, and marketing specialists.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2023

We have been working diligently over the last several months on the technology required to update our room rate display and further enhance the way these fees are disclosed, in accordance with our agreement with the State of Pennsylvania.” From a consumer perspective the more transparency, the better,” he said. “

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 4, 2024

Planners: Do not sign venue contracts for event production, electrical services, internet access, and support services until you read the full document—especially if you are bringing in an outside audiovisual company for the event, which usually results in extra conditions and raises prices for certain elements.

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ePly

JANUARY 3, 2024

A Guide for Event Profs in the Age of Rising Costs Welcome to 2024, where contract negotiations continue to be a critical but dreaded aspect of event planning. As always, negotiating contracts remains a crucial component of success, allowing organizers to maximize their return on investment and deliver exceptional events.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

For example, Unite Here used union contracts to protect more than 200,000 members from anti-LGBT discrimination before the 2020 Supreme Court ruling that included the LGBT community in the 1964 Civil Rights Act. In San Francisco, there are 60 properties with solid union contracts that are not at risk for striking.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 22, 2024

To appeal to Gen Z, the brand has developed a real-deal contract position that centers on crafting compelling social media content and getting one’s boots dirty. Think: Capturing the grounds crew prepping turf at an MLB stadium or sharing a POV on maintaining roads at a national park.) Across nine U.S. And you thought AI was scary.)

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Lenovo Tech World is the global technology company’s annual event, and as events at this level go, it’s an enormous undertaking for the planners organizing it. Events take a village. By working with Visit Bellevue, the planners for Lenovo Tech World 2024 show the transformative power of partnership.

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Attendease

MARCH 16, 2021

In terms of technology, there’s a temptation among planners (like almost every industry) to adopt the latest tech without determining if that’s what they really need. Being creative and innovative doesn’t always need to involve a shiny new technology. We couldn’t agree more. 2- Learning versatility. 4- Focus on engagement.

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Event Farm

MARCH 24, 2021

Whether it is COVID-19 related or a safety threat of some other kind, you need technology in place that enables you to instantaneously and effectively communicate with all or specific groups of attendees and staff. Leverage technology to keep track of mask pick-up and exchange. #8. You have instant emergency communication in place.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 10, 2017

If your event app provider uses a template to generate one-off event apps and did not architect the solution you contracted for to be multi-tenant, your app does have a decent chance of being rejected by the Apple Review Board.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2022

It promises greater democratization through decentralized blockchain technology and token-based economics. million Ayre Ventures-led seed round, BuzzCast was drawn to blockchain technology for a plethora of reasons, including superior scalability, low transaction costs, enhanced security and its transformative potential. After a $4.3

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Lenovo Tech World is the global technology company’s annual event, and as events at this level go, it’s an enormous undertaking for the planners organizing it. Events take a village. By working with Visit Bellevue, the planners for Lenovo Tech World 2024 show the transformative power of partnership.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

Vikings next ocean ship, the Viking Astrea, scheduled for 2027, will also feature hydrogen-based technology. As part of a larger growth plan, the company also signed contracts for four more ocean ships, with two confirmed for delivery in 2031 and two more under option for 2033.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Technology while planners comments dont indicate a resistance to the proliferation of tech tools, they expressed some frustration about slow adoption, being able to stay abreast of new tools and platforms, and finding staff with tech skills, including AI experience.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Lenovo Tech World is the global technology company’s annual event, and as events at this level go, it’s an enormous undertaking for the planners organizing it. Events take a village. By working with Visit Bellevue, the planners for Lenovo Tech World 2024 show the transformative power of partnership.

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Event Farm

MAY 5, 2021

Like the venue, they must agree with your compliance protocols before you sign the contract. Event technology is your friend here. Put technology to work here too. Don’t forget, you can rely on your event technology to leverage text messaging for emergency communication. . Planning the event layout. Mask monitoring.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Once we get into a routine and spend more time using the technology we realize the gaps and discover that we may have made the wrong decision. Before you break up, you should already vet what other technologies may be a good candidate for you. If you are bonded by a contract you may need to research your options.

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