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Normal is Over(rated) – For Now

Velvet Chainsaw

It will also limit your ability to imagine things differently — the root cause of organizational failure cited by a thousand motivational speakers during “normal” times. Your value was never in the beauty of your exhibit hall layout or your ability to negotiate a good hotel rate. Lead with your value.

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Building a Winning Corporate Events Program: 7 Critical Success Factors

Attendease

Moreover, having crystal clear goals and objectives means you have a definitive blueprint to revisit if disagreements or hurdles pop up during planning. Include logistical details, session descriptions, speaker bios, FAQs, and personalized calls-to-action to drive conversions. Pssst, event marketing software can help with this.)

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Technically Speaking: How to Talk AV

SmartMeetings

Often people think projectors, microphone, speakers and lighting, but there’s a lot more there,” Granek says. What are hidden costs planners should be aware of when negotiating audiovisual contracts? Should you ask how new the equipment is and negotiate on that? Most definitely. AV May Be Bigger Than You Think.

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Events Of The Future: How To Plan A Virtual Event

Endless Events

So we’ve definitely seen a rise in people wanting to do more virtual events”, she adds. What we found is that it really does us no good to source the speakers more than six months out because something will come up then they’re not able to do it. I would say it takes about two hours per speaker that you have.

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How to Prepare a Venue for an Event

GEVME

Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. If this is the case, you will definitely save time and money by not serving at each table. Food is something that you definitely need to take care of in advance. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue.

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AV Quotes Essentials: Top 5 Things You Need To Know (And Top 11 You Need To Clarify)

Endless Events

The audio section will contain all information related to sound including speakers, soundboards, amps and the sound system at the venue. If you find out they charge you for 4 days, you may be able to negotiate that down to 2.5 These can make it easier for speakers to manage their time and give a more effective presentation.

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AV Pricing Part I: How To Save Money On AV Bills For Your Events

Endless Events

“There’s definitely a gap between the vendor knowledge and the client knowledge”, says Will. “Have a conversation about being open to ideas about changing and have your AV company challenge you but also at the same time as well, have that conversation about saving money from the get-go” The Power Of Negotiation.