Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Master planner consultants offer 6 tips for negotiating your next corporate event Does this sound familiar? You have been tasked with producing a new event—or breathing new life into one that has been on rinse and repeat too long. What questions should you ask during sourcing to avoid surprises post-event?

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

If you’re looking for a career that’s always exciting and full of new challenges, corporate event planning might be the perfect choice for you! But what is corporate event planning? What does a corporate planner do? What Is Corporate Event Planning? What Does a Corporate Event Planner Do?

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

If you’ve been tasked with planning your next office corporate event, chances are it’s not your main job. If you’re lucky your office will have a committee where the various tasks involved with planning the event can be assigned. Whatever the reason it’s important that the event is designed with the attendees in mind.

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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. Drinks reception: Cocktail pianist or swing singer. Ambassador Band.

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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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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. Finding and evaluating event management tools. Understanding pricing models and negotiating better deals.

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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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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 16, 2023

External corporate events may require buttoning up, but for companies like Zeiss, the NSM is an internal event that allows the brand to let down its hair and incorporate experiential elements that might be seen as too risky for an outsider affair.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The exchange rate is always a moving part of our negotiations, but it has never been a major concern or a main deciding factor as fluctuations (except some rare occasions) are always contained and can be counterbalanced with some adjustments to the program. Explore Widely That U.S. News list included Rome (No.

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Learn how robots, drones and Elvis can help you deliver an experience that your attendees will never forget in this list of 20+ creative corporate event ideas. The entertainment you decide to showcase at corporate events can make or break your the experience of your attendees. But where do you start? Escape Room.

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Hubilo Blog

JULY 16, 2018

Planning a corporate event comes with unique challenges. Such events require individuals with a practically high level of organizational skills. Event planners are faced with challenges such as low budget , delay in order delivery, inadequate planning time, and event technology among others. Managing the Budget.

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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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GEVME

MAY 14, 2018

While the process of managing local corporate events gives you the chance to benefit from existing vendor connections or colleagues’ experiences, this one is totally different. Even with great negotiation skills, no communication barriers, and many years of experience, running an event in a new place is tough.

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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. If so, be sure to leave a comment below!

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Eventinterface

JULY 11, 2017

“I have never read a book about event planning specifically, but I found Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In by Fisher, Roger, Ury, William L., Patton, Bruce, to be very helpful when it came to negotiating contracts,” shares Maxine Viktor with Prismatic Event Planning and Public Relations.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Having a skillful strategy helps to avoid overworking a week before the start of the event and becomes a negotiation advantage when talking with investors. It’s impressive when tickets to an event sell in the first few minutes after the online ticket office opens, but the trend of 2019 will be slow sales.

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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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MPI

OCTOBER 14, 2024

That was the sentiment at the Beyond the Bar discussion that took place at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club during IMEX America 2024, hosted by Caesars Entertainment and OTHR Agency in partnership with CEMA (the Corporate Event Marketing Association). So what can planners do to be more inclusive when it comes to drinks?

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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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GEVME

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

A small, missed detail, while you are visiting your venue, could heavily influence the success of your event. For example, a lack of attention to a venue’s cleanliness resulted in a major issue at a corporate event when mice were seen running around the premises. Discuss the policies and identify the areas of negotiation.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 17, 2022

Hire Space is an event technology and services company which operates hirespace.com , a marketplace of over 100,000 venues globally. Venues will also feature in one of two panel-sessions across the two dates, one aimed at corporates and the other at agencies.

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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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EventSource

APRIL 13, 2021

2020 was basically sold out for weddings on the weekends and corporate events were filling up the weekdays. I had booked three of the biggest events in the company’s history and was actively recruiting new staff to scale everything up. The future of weddings and events is VERY bright.

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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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GEVME

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

There can be no event planning books for beginners without books for dummies! This book covers event ABCs and everything from how to run your own event business to how to plan and conduct corporate events. The Event Marketing Handbook: Beyond Logistics and Planning by Allison Saget. Ury, Bruce Patton.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The same went for other single-use items used for corporate event marketing, like furniture. Composting is usually so easy to bring on site, as well as recycling,” Analog Events founder and CEO Jordan Kaye said, and it’s very easy to quantify. “Not Not every client wants a vegan menu, so you pick and choose there.

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EveryEventGuide

MARCH 1, 2018

Large corporations usually have their own corporate event planning professionals. Small to medium sized businesses have the same needs as large corporations only on a smaller scale. Here are 5 Reasons to use a corporate event planner. The event itself is the tool your using to drive an outcome.

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Eventinterface

MAY 4, 2017

That is why understanding the booking process is so important; not just the negotiation and contract phases, though those are crucial, but also minor details like ensuring you are booking the right entertainment for the conference or event, and the process of getting your talent involved. Know the Negotiation Process.

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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!).

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IMG

JANUARY 16, 2024

Event Marketing Trends for 2024| Sustainability and Social Responsibility Sustainability and social responsibility are no longer just trends; they’re becoming non-negotiable elements of successful event planning. Think reusable decorations, zero-waste catering, and venues with green certifications.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Armstrong’s first suggestion, then, is for planners to assemble a “personal board of directors”—a group of friends from other industries as well as trusted colleagues in the meetings field who can speak in confidence to one another about their roles, responsibilities, compensation, and approaches to communicating with management so that both the planner (..)

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 18, 2020

Grimes said that for association events in particular, the responsibility could fall to the attendee—but regardless of whether it is an association or corporate event, the planner should come to contractual agreement with the property for discounted rates in such instances.

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SevenEvents

JANUARY 28, 2025

For example, they know how to secure permits for certain venues, negotiate with vendors for better deals, and ensure that all logistical details are accounted for. With their support, every aspect of your event is meticulously planned, giving you the confidence that everything will run smoothly.

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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! Audience size. Duration of stay.

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Capterra Event Management

AUGUST 2, 2016

Doing all of this is much easier with the right catering software , especially if you are catering to the corporate world. In order to maintain your business while feeding these white collar eaters, here are five great catering software options for corporate events. Foodstorm Corporate Catering. Better Cater.

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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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SevenEvents

JANUARY 20, 2025

Expertise and Experience in Event Planning As one of the top event planners in London, SEVEN boasts a team of highly experienced professionals with years of experience across various sectors. From corporate events to large-scale conferences and incentive travel, SEVEN has successfully executed events for a wide range of clients.

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