Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Meeting planners are responsible for the success of corporate events, conferences, and incentive programs. Hotels, CVBs, and destinations looking to attract more group business, need to understand the top pain points of meeting planners. Reliable internet, A/V capabilities, and streaming options are non-negotiable.

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Eventinterface

JULY 11, 2017

As we speak with meeting and event professionals for our Interviews with Planners series, we continue to be amazed by the variety of books that help these talented professionals in their jobs as planners. See what other meeting planners read to help them excel in their careers. GET YOUR COPIES TODAY. Save Save.

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Attendease

JANUARY 18, 2024

Critical steps you need to take to find the right event management platform Hosting corporate events means different things to different people. There is not just one event management platform on the market. In this handbook, we will demystify the world of event management platforms.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 16, 2020

Whether you have been tasked with planning the office Christmas party or finding a great band to help that will let employees let their hair down after a long conference, booking entertainment for a corporate event is not an easy thing to do. Fancy dinner: Jazz group. Frankly Jazz. Drinks reception: Cocktail pianist or swing singer.

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Eventscase Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

It’s important to understand what corporate event planning is before we offer any relevant tips. In simple terms, corporate event planning is the process of organising events for a brand or business to achieve business goals. What Do Corporate Event Planners Do?

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IMG

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Let’s talk about women’s empowerment event ideas. As seasoned corporate event planners, we have seen the magic that happens when incredible women gather to inspire, learn, and lift each other. From negotiating a killer deal to acing that public speaking engagement, these sessions are gold. The best part?

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Therefore, encourage those guests who want to participate in every panel of the event, but don’t expect or demand interest in the full package from everyone. Future meeting environments to increase event innovation. In addition, we can measure it effectively to customise events or predict future trends.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 2, 2024

Natalia Events offers a comprehensive range of services, including: Event planning and coordination: Natalia Events takes the stress out of planning, handling every detail with meticulous care. Venue sourcing and management: The team secures the perfect location, negotiates contracts, and oversees logistics.

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Capterra Event Management

JUNE 20, 2018

Whether you’re looking to fill an open event coordinator position, or you’re building your corporate events team for the first time, it takes quite the individual to make it in the events industry. 5 traits of a successful corporate event coordinator. Time management skills.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

What does it mean to be a part of the events industry in 2019? Meetings are growing and evolving rapidly, and each is an experiment in applying new methods to find a perfect formula. Industry Performance Trends Attendee Experience Trends Meeting Destination Trends Event Technology Trends Meeting Design Trends.

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Attendease

APRIL 4, 2024

So whether you’re planning corporate events, conferences, fundraisers, or beyond, you’ll find practical takeaways to level up your program. Read on for 7 stress-free ways to scale up your events, step by step. 7 Ways to Scale Your Events Without Stress Scaling your events program doesn’t have to be painful.

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ePly

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Whether you’re new to corporate event planning or a seasoned veteran, you can improve your results at your next corporate event by perusing and integrating these proven strategies for success. Such is the case with corporate events. What is Corporate Event Planning?

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IMG

JANUARY 16, 2024

Bringing the Future to Your Events (Technology): More Than Just Virtual Meetings Now, let’s talk tech. In 2024, technology isn’t just a tool; it’s a magic wand that can elevate your events to new heights. But let’s think beyond virtual meetings.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Goldblatt raises questions of theory, eco-planning, and social responsibility and also provides pertinent research to give the reader a complete picture of some of the modern event management processing problems. Boring Meetings Suck: Get More out of Your Meetings, or Get out of More Meetings by Jon Petz.

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Eventory

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

We would like to ask a similar question in the context of internal corporate event evaluation. Do you guess or know that your event was valuable for employees and the whole company? Why are corporate events organized? What are event goals ? Internal events are becoming more and more popular.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 18, 2020

Industry attorney Joshua Grimes provides perspective on clauses that must changed for future meeting agreements. One of the best-attended sessions of the 17th annual Pharma Forum conference for medical-event planners, held virtually this year from June 15-19, was “Meetings Contracts in the Post-COVID Era.”

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 30, 2023

At an educational session on wage inequality in the meeting-planning industry during the recent IMEX America show in Las Vegas, a standing-room only crowd heard tips and advice from veteran industry players about what planners need to do to receive an appropriate salary for their work. It’s the only thing that matters in that discussion."

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How to prepare for 2023 contract negotiations Yes, we’re out of the pandemic shutdown, but it’s not back to “business as usual.” While corporate events are happening, they’re not the same and show no signs of returning to any kind of “normal” (if there is such a thing!). This article appears in the January/February 2023 issue.

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Canadian Special Events

JUNE 9, 2017

All corporate event planners wear a number of hats when it comes to planning. I have been so very fortunate to work on events that have included some big name entertainment acts over the years. Corporate Event Contracts. Everything and I mean everything, is negotiable. This may include: hotel rooms.

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EveryEventGuide

MARCH 1, 2018

Large corporations usually have their own corporate event planning professionals. They are tasked to organize several meetings & conferences throughout the year. Small to medium sized businesses have the same needs as large corporations only on a smaller scale. Each type of meeting calls for a different venue.

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Eventinterface

MAY 4, 2017

Like it or not, booking quality entertainment can make a huge difference - it can turn a forgettable conference or event into a successful one; by the same token, not booking quality entertainment can also make a good event a little less memorable. Know the Negotiation Process.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. But how does one prepare for a career in event planning? Event planning is an umbrella term.

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GEVME

MARCH 4, 2019

There are three highly sought-after event planning distinctions to strive for: Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP) designation, the Certified Meeting Professional certification from the Convention Industry Council (CIC), and the Certified Meeting Planner program from Meeting Planners International (MPI).

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Meeting professionals, on the other hand, may have groaned about yet another bandwidth-hungry device soon to be in the hands of attendees — making for even trickier wireless service at event venues, especially hotels, where pricing and service speeds can be all over the map.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

What are event vendors? Event vendors are businesses or individuals that provide goods or services for events. They may specialize in a specific type of event, such as weddings or corporate events, or offer extensive services for large-scale, private, and VIP events. Audiovisual (AV) suppliers.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

However, with the great variety of options, choosing the right event management software can feel overwhelming. This guide aims to simplify the process by offering a step-by-step framework on how to identify the event planning platform that meets your requirements. What types of events does your company host?

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Guidebook

APRIL 10, 2015

The best event planning book recommendations as chosen by real event pros. Sure, you can get all your event and meeting planning information from the internet like most of us do these days. (We We gathered all of the web’s best event planning blogs.) It’s the undisputed king of event planning books.

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Eventmobi

JULY 13, 2023

The right event speaker can also act as a powerful part of your event marketing strategy. Learn how you can leverage speakers to advocate for your event. Guest speakers for corporate events Leadership experts. Type of event. Now it’s time to negotiate! Post-event collateral.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Economic, cultural, and technological issues are impacting who makes it onto the podium at meeting and conventions. The Speaking Industry Benchmark Report produced by AAE Speakers Bureau compiles data from both event organizers and keynote speakers to better understand the issues and trends affecting the speaker-booking process.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. If you’re lucky, the event market will offer a variety of good venues. The time of day and season of the event.

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

Don’t Be Fooled by These 6 Shady Online Event Planning School Tricks! Is QC Event School Accredited?: Why Choose QC? Answering 16 Popular FAQs! Then you’ve guessed it – the articles listed below were hand-picked just for you!

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Event Industry News

MARCH 6, 2020

The audience who have attended the event really want to be there and have paid to do so. Therefore, producing a show or event worthy is of utmost importance. Working with personalities and meeting the need of their technical riders can also be challenging, but the entire team collaboratively worked excellently.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 29, 2016

So why does Wi-Fi continue to be so variable — and expensive — inside meeting spaces? Their multiple-device-wielding attendees expect free and fast Wi-Fi, but the service that meeting venues provide, and the prices they charge for that service, can vary wildly. It’s that critical to the success of your meeting.”

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Corporate event planning is a tedious and time-consuming process. You might want to consider hiring a professional team that can help with the planning and management of this event. They can also source fun and crazy solutions for your corporate incentive trip that you won’t otherwise think about by yourself.

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Eventscase Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Organising events is a profession that requires both creativity and detailed planning. Whether it’s a corporate event, a wedding, or a music festival, the role of an event organiser is fundamental to ensure that everything runs smoothly.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

But that approach is hardly doable for corporate events, conferences, conventions, and other large-scale events. Today, there are so many simpler, faster, and more precise ways to track attendees: QR codes, RFID technology, Event platforms and event apps, Event registration software, Other attendee tracking software solutions.

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Best Corporate Events

OCTOBER 25, 2022

A great keynote doesn’t just impart information, but is inspirational, tone-setting, and reflects the theme of the event. Their topics often revolve around leadership, negotiation skills, or (not surprisingly) how to be a more effective communicator. But again, there are keynote speakers who also do training.

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