Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. They are charged with understanding what the client wants, designing an event that meet the client’s goals, and telling a memorable story to event attendees. Negotiation. Networking.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

To identify your company’s specific needs, ask yourself key questions like: What types of events do I typically organize (corporate meetings, conferences, trade shows, etc.)? Perhaps automated marketing is the biggest timesaver, or maybe hybrid event capabilities is non-negotiable. Payment gateways?

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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Corporate meeting planners are always looking for creative ways that they can trim their meetings budget without losing too much of the overall program. Today, corporate meeting planners have a tough job. Of course for many corporations and associations meetings are a vital part of their operation.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

By making a few resolutions and taking these simple steps, meeting planners can be sure 2017 will be a great year for fabulous events and stellar career progression. For meeting and event planners, continuous learning is simply a part of the job. In the meetings and events industry, it’s all about what’s new.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Recent studies have shown that demand for meetings and events is growing and is expected to continue its rise. Is demand for meetings expected to grow? Knowing what to expect will give you more leverage at the negotiating table. The post 7 Strategies to Negotiate a Bigger Events Budget appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 31, 2023

They bring invaluable knowledge of the corporate culture and individual preferences to the table. We have the expertise to know what resorts and venues will work best for their specific needs, as well as our negotiating clout and global connections. Develop a list of multiple options from “ideal” to “acceptable.”

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Eventinterface

JULY 26, 2017

In your beaker, combine the elements: creativity, passion, experience and negotiation. Actually, add a bit more of negotiation for good measure - I mean who doesn’t love a good negotiator. All of our tools are becoming digital and cloud-based, so we can virtually plan and have meetings from anywhere in the world.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Most people's negotiating style falls into one of these nine categories. Find out what you—and your counterpart—may be doing that could help, and hinder, your ability to come to a successful conclusion. read more.

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Event Industry News

JULY 11, 2019

Does the thought of organising a conference or corporate meeting for your company leave you in a cold sweat? We can help you put together any meeting or corporate event, big or small, to your satisfaction. We can make appointments for you to meet the key persons at the venue, so all your queries are answered directly.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

AV companies provide several forms of audio and visual equipment for private parties, corporate meetings, and other events. Research potential vendors Conduct diligent research to create a shortlist of vendors with solid reputations that meet your needs. Audiovisual (AV) suppliers.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

This way, you’ll be sure to meet important deadlines, stay within budget, and coordinate multiple parties smoothly. Anchors are non-negotiable deadlines that are often determined by key stakeholders and partners. If you’re planning something relatively smaller, like a corporate meeting, you might not need six months.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 14, 2017

This storm will disrupt millions of lives, including meeting planners’. Corporate meeting planners generally choose their destination and book the venue a year or more in advance, making it hard to plan around monumental weather events, natural disasters or other citywide emergencies.

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Event Industry News

JULY 12, 2019

Does the thought of organising a conference or corporate meeting for your company leave you in a cold sweat? We can help you put together any meeting or corporate event, big or small, to your satisfaction. We can make appointments for you to meet the key persons at the venue, so all your queries are answered directly.

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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2019

I can’t stress this enough before you even meet with an AV company do your homework. Often venues will give you discounts and pressure you to use In-House AV but realize this is completely negotiable and you do not need to. They will also help negotiate out any unnecessary venue fees. Step 1: Do Your Research on AV Companies.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 30, 2016

Tell that to meeting professionals, however, and they might grumble. I know where my negotiation points are, and where I can bring expenses down to create more value for the company.’”. Tate, CMM, senior manager of finance and events for Petco Animal Supply Services. “‘I Possibly. “I

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

I actually reached out as part of an article I was writing for Meeting Mentor Magazine, I reached out to AV people all over the world asking them what their biggest gripes were, what they wanted their planners to know, what are the top things that you wish that your planners knew? Today we’re gonna be talking about s**t AV people say.

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

These games can be played in groups of 4-10 and are a great way to beat the dullness monster at career fairs, training workshops, trade shows, and corporate meetings. They can be played at community events, fundraisers, chapter meetings, or virtual reunions. Mystery games should top that list.

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Stova

MAY 25, 2023

Meet with key stakeholders and decision makers to align on and specify event goals. Strategic venue sourcing and selection software helps meeting planners sort through hundreds of thousands of possible venues (and rooms) at the click of a few buttons with a refined search. Filter out venues that don’t meet your criteria.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

The Strategic Meetings Management Guide Successful strategic meetings management requires a wide array of skills and tools to help you meet stakeholders' expectations and reach your goals. Within this guide, you will receive the tools and knowledge to become a meeting strategist for your organization.

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Master the Event

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Duties of an Event Planner Can Be Many Here are a few articles that we’ve done regarding characteristics of an event planner: Meeting Planner Jobs – Sounds Fun, Right? They are often dealing with many people for the various components of the meeting or event. Negotiation skills. But there’s a huge difference. Creativity.

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

What Businesses Look for in a Corporate Event Planner Internal Events 101 External Events 101 Overcoming the Seven Deadly Sins of Event Management Event Decorating Resources: Attention, students and grads of QC Event School’s Event Decor Course ! Don’t Be Fooled by These 6 Shady Online Event Planning School Tricks! Why Choose QC?

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Unique Venues

MAY 19, 2021

Not only does that come as good news for concert and theater goers, but it’s also an exciting development for planners that rely on these types of non-traditional venues for galas, corporate meetings, training and development seminars and product launches. LIVE in Los Angeles and Bowery Presents Venues on the East Coast.

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Endless Events

APRIL 7, 2020

So there’s a strict force majeure principle out there” “Now, what we’ve done in the meetings industry is broaden that. There shouldn’t just be a cancellation if it’s impossible or illegal to have a meeting. But we’ve talked about, is it impractical to have a meeting?

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Event Planner's Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process This guide examines a shift event professionals are experiencing in negotiation power with venues. For the first time in decades, event professionals are in command of the venue negotiation and selection process. The sharing economy is giving power back to the user.

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Unique Venues

AUGUST 5, 2024

For larger events, consider outdoor locations like the Bladen Wing Courtyard, or the Meeting Place–suitable for events with up to 500 guests. For a corporate meeting or lecture, utilize the Lecture Theatre, The Science Research Building, or the Humanities or Bladen Wing’s meeting rooms and classrooms.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 28, 2025

For a fashion event, this could be cocktails, a runway show, and a meet and greet. Offer perks like front-row seats, VIP access, or exclusive meet and greets to winners. Seal the Deal: Negotiate win-win terms, whether its speaking fees, event exposure, or co-promotion opportunities. Did your event meet its goals?

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

These games can be played in groups of 4-10 and are a great way to beat the dullness monster at career fairs, training workshops, trade shows, and corporate meetings. They can be played at community events, fundraisers, chapter meetings, or virtual reunions. Mystery games should top that list.

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

What Businesses Look for in a Corporate Event Planner Internal Events 101 External Events 101 Overcoming the Seven Deadly Sins of Event Management Event Decorating Resources: Attention, students and grads of QC Event School’s Event Decor Course ! Don’t Be Fooled by These 6 Shady Online Event Planning School Tricks! Why Choose QC?

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

What Businesses Look for in a Corporate Event Planner Internal Events 101 External Events 101 Overcoming the Seven Deadly Sins of Event Management Event Decorating Resources: Attention, students and grads of QC Event School’s Event Decor Course ! Don’t Be Fooled by These 6 Shady Online Event Planning School Tricks! Why Choose QC?

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 1, 2016

Merrick Rosenberg urged Pharma Forum attendees to understand their own communication style, recognize the styles of others, and use that knowledge to create better relationships. read more.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 4, 2016

Respondents interviewed for the just-released Summer 2016 edition of the quarterly Meeting Professionals International Outlook, are getting creative to book their meetings in a crunched and crazy market. read more.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

To see what that might look like from the perspective of a corporate meeting professional, I spent the weekend in The Palm Beaches, Florida, at the inaugural Eudemonia Summit at Hilton West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County Convention Center. Our gut microbiome affects inflammation, cognitive ability and mood. “The

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Guidebook

MARCH 7, 2025

Planning an event whether its a large-scale conference, trade show or a corporate meeting requires diligence and organization. Sign a contract with your selected venue and negotiate terms early. Begin contract negotiations and confirm key details. Thats why weve created this comprehensive event planner timeline.

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