Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2019

“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.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

If you have ever tried to google WiFi Terms you will find most WiFi terminology blogs are written by engineers and the definitions can be just as confusing as the term themselves. Livestream or have speakers? This could reduce your engagement and you might be able to negotiate to have it removed from your screen. .

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

And it’s no secret that when event profs go to sleep, their dreams consist of a series of jumping quotes, venue possibilities, key-note speakers to snatch … So when you have to add event AV costs to the equation, some smoke might start coming out of your head. Negotiation Goes A Long Way. The right services every time.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Negotiate contracts with various vendors, hotels, caterers, and speakers. The right speakers can bring life to an event. It could be a motivational speaker or a subject matter expert. Get a video recording of speakers’ previous presentations and make sure they are apt for the event and good at content delivery.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

But first, a quick definition. Anchors are non-negotiable deadlines that are often determined by key stakeholders and partners. Your keynote speaker requests that you ask about their availability and schedule their appearance three months in advance. Confirm speakers and gather biographies. Establish anchors.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2021

Yes, today, we’ll be explaining exactly why virtual event rehearsals should be a non-negotiable. Where speakers had years and years of experience of in-person engagements, they’re barely scratching the surface of virtual. Where it pertains to virtual event rehearsals, we’re talking about your speakers.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Negotiating aspects of AV quotes. If you need similar setups for different speakers, try to make the most of your set-up by putting those speakers in the same room at different times. Learn to negotiate event AV. Knowing how to negotiate event AV is a must-have skill for any event planner. Negotiate payment terms.

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Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2020

Keep the hype alive by sending out relevant information about the event – who are the speakers? It’s definitely a plus to get your attendees to engage with each other before the event takes place. Hire The Right Speakers – And Coach Them! Speakers are always the shining star of any event. Let There Be #Hype!

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

But with recent trends focusing more towards personalization and customization, meetings are definitely getting a big tech upgrade this year. Meetings are definitely getting a big tech upgrade this year. Get Ready for the Top Meeting Trends in 2018. Meetings have always been more intimate affairs compared to events. Click To Tweet.

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Gallus Events

JANUARY 14, 2020

That’s the important point, emissions have to fall, not stay the same and definitely not increase. Both speakers were on stage at an event designed to bring together companies with Government Ministers, local government officials and other NGOs, to discuss the challenges and opportunities of tackling climate change.

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Eventsforce

JANUARY 14, 2021

Sales, Persuasion and Negotiation . We are all persuading and negotiating with each other throughout our day to day activities. Selling, negotiating and persuading skills are crucial in a world where the events landscape has changed beyond recognition. In 2021 more risk taking will definitely be required. Risk Taking.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Under this section of your list, you can add details such as research costs of rentals or negotiate a discount with vendors. Be ready to work with speakers and entertainers. You will definitely need some space on your checklist for booking speakers and entertainers.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

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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Endless Events

JULY 23, 2021

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 But each definitely offers pros and cons. These sections break down into various topics: Audio.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

We all know when you find a speaker that is the right fit for your event or meeting makes for some really good news. That just right speaker can help to set the mood and tone for any event or meeting. Hiring a speaker is an important step when event and meeting planning. One that will motivate, inspire and empower the crowd.

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Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Some seating issues we heard back about in our seating survey included participants having trouble understanding the layout, not being connected enough to the speaker, and needing more spatial/seating flexibility for networking. With that need for differentiation comes a need for definition. ” 17.

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Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

But that’s not to say you can’t negotiate. Tips for negotiating a bigger event budget When it comes to negotiating an event budget , the language stakeholders speak most fluently is data. Submit your RFPs & get ready to negotiate. If you’re putting on a fundraising event, you’re definitely going to need one!)

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

So, just in case our episode about controversial speakers wasn’t enough, we’re going after the money. But it definitely isn’t the highest paying gig that you could take on” “I had the same mindset in my like 20’s that I would always follow my passion and the money will come”, says Thuy.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 6, 2020

Speakers at the conference included Hilary Duff, Busy Philipps, and Leann Rimes. While the 2020 gathering has come and gone, we definitely recommend attending in the future. Hang out and take notes from our incredible speaker line-up who'll be joining us in conversation?? Watermark Conference for Women. Bullish Conference.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

So your client (or company) is in the middle of planning their signature event or company meeting, and they’re turning to you to come up with ideas on who the speaker should be that will inspire the crowd, while also not costing a fortune. Understand your speaker budget. Take them out to a speaker dinner?

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

For example, you should definitely: Have excellent communication skills. Know how to negotiate. An event program is a detailed outline of the event, including the order of events, the speakers or entertainment for each part of the event, and any other important information. Finally, you’ll need to negotiate with the venue.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Negotiation is more essential than ever for achieving cost savings, and planners should work closely with partners — including DMCs, hotels, speaker bureaus, and food and beverage vendors — to identify creative opportunities for doing more with less. There are definitely times—in the year, or in a week—that are less expensive.”.

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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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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

How do you find the right speakers? Knowing the ‘why’ will help guide the rest of your planning process and will definitely affect your choice of venue. This audience would expect innovative speakers and focused information on the latest technology. When will your speakers come on? Which venue will be available?

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Do our speakers and influencers reflect our brand well? To facilitate an even deeper level of immersion, make sure your sessions have definite time frames and tangible incentives. This isn’t seen to change this year, though international travel is definitely on the rise. Fortunately, WiFi costs are negotiable.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2020

According to veteran incentive planners, the answers are: “yes, with some modifications,” “most definitely” and “absolutely.”. Adding motivational speakers, cooking classes and experiences will create more excitement and engagement. The time to do this, of course, is when negotiating the contract, not when trying to exit it.

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Eventory

JUNE 21, 2018

Plan the negotiations carefully and consider, what could be your biggest asset and your main argument for your pay rise. You may polish your language skills, improve in negotiations, and even strengthen your social skills. You can absorb knowledge without stress, you are focused only on what the speakers want to communicate.

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Endless Events

APRIL 14, 2020

You might have several speakers, you might have even several rooms. ” Negotiations & Partnerships. “So, all these can be negotiated with the sponsor and gives opportunities that sometimes in the normal event, you would not even have had. “Pricing of sponsorship is definitely a science”, says Peter.

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ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

At its heart, the definition of an event plan couldn’t be simpler. The relative complexity of these plans is reflected in the many different definitions of event planning as a practice. This typically means developing a desirable lineup of performers, speakers, and/or presenters for your event. What Is an Event Plan?

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The MICE

JUNE 3, 2022

So we negotiated client-friendly terms for all cancelled trips under very good conditions, and for all projects which were upcoming, that the payment would be postponed as well. We are not in this business, but everybody is used to negotiating things, to talking about things in online meetings. You always need a backup.

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Eventsforce

AUGUST 8, 2024

If the packages aren’t exactly suitable, can we negotiate? Sickness or the dreaded “C” word I don’t want to mention the C word – we lived and breathed it for long enough, but sickness is definitely still an uncontrollable factor. Speakers, delegates, or even worse – me! What do you want to get out of the event?

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Eventory

JULY 25, 2018

You will have an opportunity to gather valuable information from the speakers and other attendees who will share their experience. The Creative Careers in Medicine Symposium is a one day event which will be organized in Auckland featuring a multitude of speakers who will discuss career opportunities in the healthcare industry.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Mind your money with battles over escrow deposits to suppliers and more room to negotiate venue commissions. They’re getting much better data, reaching a broader audience, getting high-level speakers more easily and cheaply, and are realizing the impact of having so many people out of the office for several days traveling to and from events.

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 4, 2019

Assuming there were no ill intentions on the vendor’s part, there were definitely details that were overlooked or not properly communicated. Once the negotiations are underway, this is when you will want to gather as many details as much as possible. The speakers will also be a very important and significant part of the event budget.

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Bizzabo

JULY 30, 2018

Their 2018 conference has drawn speakers like the Growth VP of Spotify, the Head of Enterprise Marketing at Lyft, the Chief Digital Marketing Officer at SAP and many other experts from leading brands. So it's all about planning out budget very carefully and negotiating on everything with your vendors first. I was just thrown into it.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 23, 2020

Planners Salary Survey 2019” And then the last one is “Study Finds One in Four Tech-Conference Speakers are Women” Hurricane Dorian Affects the Bahamas Unevenly. But huge, definitely huge news” “This one was a two-part where the event production giant grows even bigger”, adds Thuy.

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Endless Events

MARCH 6, 2020

“If you need to know what 5G is, the simple two-word definition of it is it just means it’s the fifth generation of these upgrades that have been happening”, says Will. “We’re still going to have to negotiate Wi-Fi with our venues. Then 4G came. Oh my gosh, this is so much faster!

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