Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2022

In the coming years, the very definition of the word events will change dramatically, as will the way we measure ROE and event success in the post-Covid-19 era. Read More : Harness the Power of Negotiation for Post-Covid Success.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

What’s Event Planning? All types of events, right from a grand corporate event to a simple wedding, need planning. Organizing events is hard as hundreds of things can go wrong on D-Day. Based on their needs, you will be required to do any or all of the following: Ideate the plan. Decide the theme.

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Event Farm

JULY 8, 2022

To ensure that your attendees return to your conference year after year delivering a memorable event experience is key. Because costs are much higher, many event venues are much less likely to negotiate, hold you to attrition, and service is astoundingly low. The mindset has to be holistic right from the outset,” Margaret noted.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

KPIs provide concrete proof of what’s working and can be used to measure success event-over-event and year-over-year. Moreover, having crystal clear goals and objectives means you have a definitive blueprint to revisit if disagreements or hurdles pop up during planning. Build in buffer time for inevitable delays.

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GEVME

JANUARY 15, 2019

There are no events without attendees. That is why it is vital for a planner to develop a list of attendees by using an events organizing system, which is an effective way to organize event planning workflow and a successful event campaign. What do you need to know about creating event attendee lists?

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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. Is it necessary to arrange seating or tables for guests?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

There’s no definition for Act of God,” explained Sheaks. However, the more vague the wording, the harder it will be for those looking to cancel or terminate an event contract. What’s the difference between long and short form force majeure clauses? The short form is basically saying any Act of God will be counted as a force majeure.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 5, 2017

So rather than concentrating on the hurdles involved in event planning , let’s focus on the wonderful perks of this unique profession. Event planners are no strangers to airport terminals and hotel check-ins. Plus, bleisure travelers know that stays can always be extended, either before or after meetings and events.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2023

MIXED REALITY For Gen-A respondents, immersive learning and gammication are at the fore as non-negotiables followed by learning by app. And as attention spans decrease, quick content consumption and micro-learning will reinform the conference and event agenda.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

But while we can’t exactly sugarcoat this for you – because AV costs aren’t linear – we can definitely help you out. And this is why we put together a handy guide to event AV costs! And what are some negotiation strategies that can help you get an incredible deal? Negotiation Goes A Long Way.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

For all the event planners out there trying to plan an incredible event and make a budget work, we hear you. Event planning within a budget is no small task, so it’s no surprise that a question we’re often asked is “how can I save money on event AV?” Negotiating aspects of AV quotes. It’s tricky.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

And what’s interesting about this is I definitely want to use the word m monopoly and think, oh my gosh, they pretty much own every single property in-house. You can negotiate these contracts. Brandt Krueger: All of that was negotiable. Planners that know how to negotiate. This is non-negotiable.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Event planning is a lucrative and exciting industry that offers many benefits. In this article, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of working as an event planner. If this is something that interests you, then being an event planner is definitely the career for you. Pro #4: Meeting New People.

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

Many people are under the impression that if they hire an event planning service company they will be spending more than their budget allows. While event planning service companies are for-profit companies that doesn’t always translate into additional fees for your program’s budget. And then call those references.

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Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

At the end of the day, it’s the stats that bring us all together, open up new conversations, and spur collaboration, that have the biggest and most holistic impact on our events. You can even download a free copy of these simple event statistics to reference anytime. Explore simple event planning statistics you need to know.

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Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

You event depends on the purpose from a visionary perspective, but when it comes to execution, the realities of what you can accomplish come down to your event budget. But that’s not to say you can’t negotiate. Submit your RFPs & get ready to negotiate. to get a quote on what your event might cost.

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Master the Event

APRIL 7, 2022

Have you ever considered a career in event planning? The one question I am asked more than any other industry question is how do I get event planning experience? For some just the thought of planning events for a living is a dream come true. What is an Event Planning Career About?

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EventUp

AUGUST 4, 2020

(Pro tip: if your event reoccurs in a specific city each year, or if you know you do a lot of events in a specific city, spend a day after your event looking at different and possible venues! You’ll be saving money, time, and getting a jump on your next event!) Your Vendors.

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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. Is it necessary to arrange seating or tables for guests?

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Eventory

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

To increase the chances of hiring more eager candidates who want to work for your company – organize a recruitment event. Stay with me, read the article and find out what event planning timeline looks like, how to hold a job fair and attract new talents for your business! Successful recruitment event planning timeline.

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Master the Event

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

We’ve been event planning and hosting face-to-face meetings for a dog’s age and in dog lingo that’s a long time. I of course am biased (extremely biased) when it comes to the event and meeting planning industry. Handling Event Planning Online Reviews – New Year New Trend!

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Ask questions about their overall experience with your business or an individual event, specific aspects of your services, and any suggestions for improvement. You just might spot some recurring issues, and you’ll definitely gain an understanding of customer pain points that can inform decisions about how to enhance your offerings.

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GEVME

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Themed parties, interactive showcases, vivid designs – all that can put an exciting twist on your event, stimulating the guests to share their impressions later on. Defining the event style, you should clarify its primary goal. Another yet tier of innovative ideas for event planning that many tend to forget about vainly.

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The Planner's Lounge

MAY 25, 2021

When I think about the responsibility of my own business, profit definitely matters, but it’s not all that matters. As an entrepreneur, time off isn’t going to magically happen without intentional planning. This is non-negotiable if you are feeling overwhelmed or starting to feel burned out.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 31, 2018

However, it’s definitely true. When you’re picking your venues and your cities for each of your events, unions definitely come into play. But there’s definitely always, most likely, specific unions and you might have multiple unions just for one single event. Hard to negotiate.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

But they definitely need to fix these biases. And ‘Negotiate prices.’ This is definitely a tool you don’t want to put your head in the sand and say bah humbug about.” It’s an exciting time to be in the events industry, especially as more and more AI tools and technologies emerge. That’s interesting,” responds Will.

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GEVME

APRIL 1, 2019

Individual price is determined on a contractual basis as a result of negotiations between the buyer and the seller, thus satisfying the interests of both parties. the range of products, the specific gain in price, the reputation of the customers, the quality level of events, etc.). Keep that in mind.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

If you find out they are charging you 4 days, you may be able to negotiate that cost down to 2.5 Although specific policies vary between companies, this will always be a section included within your event AV contract. In other words, these are the costs that are necessary for powering your event.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MARCH 7, 2019

When you’re stuck in an excel dedupe or in a game of “phone tag” with a hotel to book additional rooms days before the event, you’ve probably thought – there has to be an easier way to do this. Event Planning Software. Technology Can Change How You Plan. The one thing that’s definitely noticed?

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Here are some tips I have learned along the way that can help you get what you need without sacrificing your relationship with the party you are negotiating with. To help you with your own process, I have formatted my tips in a form of the questions that you should ask yourself before negotiating your next rental contract.

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Endless Events

MAY 30, 2018

In fact, we listed it as one of our emerging event trends for 2018. As an industry, we are pushing the boundaries and definition of where events can be held. But how do you find these alternative event venues? What do you have to keep in mind when planning at an alternative venue? Sequoia Partnership. Google Docs.

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Planning Pod

JULY 22, 2024

It should be user-friendly with clear navigation, and definitely needs to be optimized for mobile devices. Be sure to provide them with a dedicated point of contact (whether it be yourself or another staff member) and access to relevant resources, such as event planning checklists or FAQs.

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ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

Coordinators describe the seemingly impossible feat of creating an event from scratch in a variety of daunting ways. In fact, the independent educational resource World Scholarship Vault (WSV) named event planning as the third most stressful job in 2023. What Is an Event Plan?

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Event Farm

JULY 8, 2022

To ensure that your attendees return to your conference year after year delivering a memorable event experience is key. Because costs are much higher, many event venues are much less likely to negotiate, hold you to attrition, and service is astoundingly low. The mindset has to be holistic right from the outset,” Margaret noted.

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Eventsforce

AUGUST 8, 2024

Tracy Ryan, Head of EMEA Marketing, Simpleview Event Planning is Easy! I really do wonder if people (no departments mentioned) really do think event planning is easy. But I also admit to being a control freak, and that’s where my love of event planning and of controlling things are kind of misaligned.

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Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2020

Just because your event is going to be remote, it doesn’t mean you have to completely give up the human touch! It’s definitely a plus to get your attendees to engage with each other before the event takes place. The ability to engage and command undivided attention are two non-negotiable qualities here.

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Endless Events

MARCH 10, 2020

So we’ve definitely seen a rise in people wanting to do more virtual events”, she adds. So how did MPI start with doing a virtual event? And then, of course, it also comes down to how many events you’re doing. The Beginnings. “I would say not that often, maybe once a month.

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