Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Recently I’ve received invitations to attend webinars and download industry research reports and articles all aimed to help conference and show organizers grow sponsorship revenue. Most organizers can effectively sell these by offering them as a check-the-box, upsell opportunity during booth contracting.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Many of our clients have had to navigate unchartered waters as venue contracts (that were secured years ago) are now being questioned and challenged by members in states that have adopted discriminatory and women’s health laws that go against the mission and values of the association.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 19, 2019

Writing contracts and negotiating terms with suppliers can be tricky. In a recent Smart Meetings webinar, veteran hospitality contracts attorney Lisa Sommer Devlin shared some tips for creating win-win contracts. Here are the contract clauses you shouldn’t do without. More : Webinars from Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 12, 2020

attorney at Devlin Law Firm, explained in a recent Smart Meetings Accelerator webinar “ COVID-19 Considerations for Meetings Contracts ” that the answer is complicated. The facts are that the Centers for Disease Control says that the risks of [contracting] COVID-19 are very low in the United States,” Devlin said. If the U.S.

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Attendease

AUGUST 26, 2024

Webinars These online seminars or presentations allow companies to share expertise, product information, and thought leadership with audiences globally. Read more: How to Host a Successful Webinar – The Ultimate Guide Why is Corporate Event Planning Important?

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Arlo Training & Events Software

DECEMBER 15, 2024

One of the projects we work on very closely is contract-related for big contracts in construction, and anytime theres a legislative change, we need to communicate that to our membership. The post Webinar Recap: How to Build an Exceptional Member Experience appeared first on Arlo Training Management Software.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 23, 2019

Webinar live date: February 26, 2019 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Webinar live date: February 26, 2019 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Whether you’re a novice or an old pro, this webinar will help you keep up with changes in hotel contracts. Sponsored by: Register for the webinar: Printer-friendly version. Speaker: John S.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

How can you word the hotel contract to protect your company? View Webinar on Demand: Unlocking The Secret Weapon of a Corporate Planner 1. Read More : Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract The post Unlocking The Secret Weapon of a Corporate Planner appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Risk management is a dedicated preparedness rather than simply a mental exercise, according to Lisa Sommer Devlin, the most recent Smart Meetings webinar host. In these cases, Delvin said, it all comes down to making sure the contract covers every eventuality. “A Beyond contracts however, things begin to get murky. Legal Risks.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

If you missed the webinar, fear not—below are six takeaways. Be sure to check out our other upcoming webinars and register here. Considerations such as sustainability and F&B add-ons can be integrated into your finalized contract terms. Read More : Inside Secrets for Planning Events at an All-inclusive Resort 1.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 9, 2019

Contracts are legally binding agreements between two parties that help ensure services are performed, eliminate miscommunication and spell out options in the event of a disagreement. Following are her tips for mastering contracts. Otherwise there is no legally binding commitment and the contract may not be enforceable.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 21, 2019

Webinar live date: June 13, 2019 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Webinar live date: June 13, 2019 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. There are unfamiliar challenges when negotiating and contracting with foreign hotels, convention centers, and other vendors; different cultures to understand; and potential risks to be explored. This webinar is for U.S.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

According to recent Smart Meetings webinar hosts Elaine Williams and Sallee Pavlovich, however, the answers are right at planners’ fingertips. For the rest of Williams and Pavlovich’s tips, including help with contracts, marketing and food management, check out their full webinar here.

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Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Recently I’ve received invitations to attend webinars and download industry research reports and articles all aimed to help conference and show organizers grow sponsorship revenue. Most organizers can effectively sell these by offering them as a check-the-box, upsell opportunity during booth contracting.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

Listen to the entire webinar here. To help planners avoid the inevitable headache, Smart Meetings sat down with Huong Nguyen, CEO and founder of Shiloh Events , to find the best path forward for meeting planners looking for the right event tech for their needs. Nguyen posed a few questions for planners to ask themselves.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2021

“When you work in consulting, nobody likes you,” Alison Fragale begins the latest Smart Meetings webinar, “ How to Harness the Power of Negotiation to Master Your Post-Covid Events Career.”. As she struggled in her consulting job, Fragale decided the best kind of job is a job you love, and the second best is the kind you hate.

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Event Industry News

MAY 15, 2020

You can also view the recorded webinar on the short-to-medium term future of the UK events market, which includes thoughts from Founder, Sam Gill. This would allow for a 6-8 week lead time from bookings that would be contracted in say, late July, if the confidence is there to do so at that time. And so to the results.

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Expo Pass

JULY 2, 2024

Our recent webinar, Smart Planning for Destination Events , was hosted by our spectacular team and featured two experts in destination events. When negotiating your venue contracts, try to get free WiFi or, if not free, negotiate a more manageable price. The post Smart Planning for Destination Events (Webinar Recap).

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 16, 2022

That was the message from Jill Blood, vice president, deputy general counsel at Maritz Global Events during a December 14 meeting trends webinar, hosted by MeetingsNet and led by Blood and her Maritz colleagues Steve O'Malley, enterprise vice president and COO, and Greg Bogue, enterprise vice president, brand, experience, and innovation ecosystems.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Webinar live date: November 27, 2018 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Webinar live date: November 17, 2018 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Attend this webinar to learn: How to create and implement an effective meeting code of conduct. The critical role contracts play in emergency planning to allocate risk and protect against liability.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

He pointed out that virtual events have always been a critical part of the marketing mix, but old-school webinars have been put on “steroids” and are now much better at delivering Return on Attention (RoA) as new features are “humanizing” remote experiences by giving people the tools to react, express their feelings and play.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Are planners obligated to fulfill their contracts although the event could not take place? Adelman joins us to outline the responsibilities of all parties that now enter into an event contract from health and safety requirements to cancellation policies. This webinar shall not be considered legal advice.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

View Webinar on Demand: The Professional’s Guide to 2024 Financial and Insurance Meetings Download Research: 2023 FICP Industry and Perception Study Moving Into 2024 Out of all the trends that have risen in 2023, our experts pointed to a few that will definitely be making their way into 2024.

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ePly

AUGUST 25, 2021

In a recent webinar, Rich Vallaster , Director of Marketing and the Tradeshow Wonk at Personify, stressed just this – that we need to “let the tech , tech ” and learn how to leverage new and existing solutions to improve efficiency and streamline operations. Can it be done entirely unaided, including payment and contracting if applicable?

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Event Industry News

JUNE 18, 2020

It is clear from the recent London Launch Lounge webinar hosted by Sam Gill, that London’s leading venues are now ready to open their doors to events as soon as they are permitted to do so. The key findings and outcomes from the Webinar (which you can view via the link below) were: Attendee Sentiment.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

“As a franchise hotel, we were using our own corporate software as well as third-party platforms for things like CRM and billing, but I also needed to use things like Google Docs, email, paper notes, file folders and even a dry-erase board to track things like our booked events and signed contracts,” says Jessica. “It

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

How did we know that a focus on contract tips, ways to use AI for events and a discussion about work-life balance with a seasoned and a new meetings prof were just what you needed to kick off 2024? We asked you.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

How did we know that a focus on contract tips, ways to use AI for events and a discussion about work-life balance with a seasoned and a new meetings prof were just what you needed to kick off 2024? We asked you.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

How did we know that a focus on contract tips, ways to use AI for events and a discussion about work-life balance with a seasoned and a new meetings prof were just what you needed to kick off 2024? We asked you.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2024

Learn More: What is AI Good for Anyway Webinar AI Risk-Benefit Analysis Unlike tech engineers, meeting professionals tend to be a pretty risk-averse group. That is why every time a user interacts with it, it gets better. AI today is the worst it will ever be. Guaranteed. Tomorrow AI will be smarter than today.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The Events Industry Council (EIC) held a webinar on Feb. Here are some highlights shared by the webinar participants: Maintain perspective. the flu represents a greater health threat than contracting the coronavirus. The EIC webinar has been recorded and can be accessed here. Here are some takeaways.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 10, 2018

Webinar live date: June 21, 2018 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Webinar live date: June 21, 2018, 2018 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. During this one-hour webinar, you’ll: Understand today's trends that impact international meeting management. Review key questions to include on your RFP process and specific negotiations and contract tips.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Webinars that provide CEU credits are a great resource for planners looking to expand their knowledge and further their careers. Smart Meetings regularly offers free webinars that cover a range of valuable topics, from contract negotiation to sourcing strategies. These are a few of our most popular webinars from 2016.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Register for webinar. How would you handle an unanticipated budget increase of $40,000 because the venue’s contract had fine print that dictated your client had to use the in-house preferred supplier for all breakout rooms? a consulting agency dedicated to reviewing and negotiating balanced event contracts. Register for webinar.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Whether they’re responding to new prospects, following up with them for contract signatures or chasing down clients for payments or vital input for their event, there is rarely any free time in their schedule. Everything is there—invoicing, contracts, floorplans, BEOs, you name it,” Olivia said. “It Planning Pod is a one-stop-shop.

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atEvent

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Do you find it difficult to fully utilize your event data and translate your contacts into contracts? In our recent webinar, Leveraging Event Data Throughout the Buyer’s Journey , 31% of attendees reported that they did not even have a post-event nurture strategy--a key component to realizing event ROI. If so, you’re not alone.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Join us for a 30-minute webinar with a 20+ year event industry veteran! Sign #3: You’re sharing licenses/contracts for your event technologies with 1-2 teams (other than your own). Many may be subscription based and require a year-round contract vs. event by event billing. Digital signage. Data libraries. Register Now .

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