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.

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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

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Knowing what to expect will give you more leverage at the negotiating table. There are many new event technology tools that enable corporate meeting planners to analyze event success, attendee engagement and ROI in quantifiable ways. 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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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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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. Put on your lab coat and step into the Abstract Elements laboratory.

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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? Once you have approved of the venue, we negotiate a special rate for you within your budget. We then look into your list of requirements for the event and negotiate with conference equipment suppliers on your behalf.

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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? Our dedicated booking team is experienced in negotiating group bookings at hotels, irrespective of the size. Take advantage of our free sourcing, negotiating, and booking service for hotels anywhere in the world.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Read books about meeting planning and career advice, subscribe to e-newsletters and listen to free podcasts for planners. Take a few minutes to enroll in free event planning webinars that can teach you the finer points of contract negotiation, event technology and more. Your LinkedIn photo should be clear and recent.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

Anchors are non-negotiable deadlines that are often determined by key stakeholders and partners. Some examples of timeline anchors include: A corporate client’s request to have a formal check-in meeting about the event two weeks before. Establish anchors. They’re events that can’t be moved.

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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. Identify contract items you like, dislike, or may want to negotiate and prepare to discuss them with the vendor in a final meeting before booking. Audiovisual (AV) suppliers.

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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2019

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 2: Prepare for the First Meeting With AV Company. Before locking into any agreements look around! Ask for Case Studies.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

There are so many things that we’ve seen people get burned on in venue contracts and I think we’re gonna do an entire Whiteboard Wednesday dedicated to negotiating venue contracts and how it involves AV. So, we’ll say, we’ll put a pin on that and come back to that later. But let us take a look at it.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 30, 2016

I know where my negotiation points are, and where I can bring expenses down to create more value for the company.’”. For meeting professionals who work hard at building relationships and excel at negotiation, requiring sign-off from a procurement team — or even having procurement run the RFP process — can be a hard pill to swallow.

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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. Each settler has to trade and acquire resources to build the holdings through strategic planning and negotiation skills. Mystery games should top that list.

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Stova

MAY 25, 2023

For example, Stova’s event technology simplifies event sourcing and gives you the power to better negotiate with venues. Filter out venues that don’t meet your criteria. Also, especially for large corporate meetings, consider the type of attendees. This enables you to: Spread the web to narrow your search.

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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? Negotiation skills. There”s a fine line between a good negotiator and a dictator. A good negotiator knows when to give and when to take. Creativity.

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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

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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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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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. Each settler has to trade and acquire resources to build the holdings through strategic planning and negotiation skills. Mystery games should top that list.

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Endless Events

APRIL 7, 2020

Here’s my meeting, is my meeting a corporate meeting where everybody has to show up basically, or they get fired? And then you figure out what kind of meeting you have” “And you decide what kind of force majeure would be relevant to your members or your prospective attendees.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 28, 2025

Seal the Deal: Negotiate win-win terms, whether its speaking fees, event exposure, or co-promotion opportunities. Planning events can be a nightmare, whether its a large consumer expo, a corporate meeting, or a high-stakes industry conference. Make the First Move: Dont waitreach out early. Lock it all down with a clear contract.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

In the end, you will know how to properly evaluate all of your meetings to ensure that you are making the most cost-effective choices that will lead to better meeting results overall. However, you don’t want to completely forget about the “wow” details that can make a corporate meeting enjoyable either.

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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. Here are my takeaways. Focus on doing, not telling.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

of meeting space. We are booking small corporate meetings and associations for 2022. Many of these are executive/leadership meetings—in-person with a hybrid component. Many are eager to get back to in-person meetings, but want to start small We are also getting requests for a help with hybrid components.

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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 !

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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 !

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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 !

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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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