SmartMeetings

APRIL 6, 2021

Sponsorship is not a creation of meeting organizers or even the modern capitalist economy. A quick history lesson uncovers this: The first sponsorships date back to the 5th century BC in Ancient Greece. As the American pastime, baseball continued to drive sports sponsorship. As a result, sports sponsorships exploded.

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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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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Complete Guide to Event Sponsorship Many event professionals understand the importance of putting on an event with sponsorships but still struggle with developing a strategic approach to securing sponsors. At their best, sponsorships raise the brand value of both parties and reinforce their heritage and visions for the future.

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The Castle Group

MARCH 2, 2021

While we don’t have a definitive road map, we are already beginning to see small in-person events, and the industry is optimistic that recovery will fully commence in Q3 and Q4 of 2021. Rethink your sponsorships. Photo by Uri Paz on Unsplash. A hybrid event can also increase your sponsor dollars. Stay nimble.

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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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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

DECEMBER 4, 2018

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. Enhancing Event Cybersecurity.

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Eventsforce

AUGUST 8, 2024

Sponsorship You create a compelling agenda, you offer partners the opportunity to get involved, you provide a variety of package options, something for every budget and you build something you feel is of value to partners as well as your own staff, clients and SLT – but still nobody wants to commit to supporting your event. Speak to me!

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Eventscase Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Coinciding with our anniversary, negotiations began to achieve this latest round of investment that we have made public this week. Carlos Lorenzo, president of AEVEA, will also be with us on this trip which will hopefully open negotiations for the acquisition of tech solutions, including Eventscase, within the Spanish events industry.

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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. Other particulars to negotiate range from travel and accommodation concerns to presentation materials and technological requirements.

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Bizzabo

JULY 30, 2018

Vasil: In this case, your budget is the revenue that you generate from ticket sales and sponsorships sold. So it's all about planning out budget very carefully and negotiating on everything with your vendors first. They really don't take their time to negotiate initial contracts. Brandon: That definitely makes sense.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The team offered those exhibitors who had already paid four options: transfer the balance to a virtual convention and trade show, receive a refund, apply it to sponsorship, or transfer the balance to NECA 2021 Nashville, to be held in early October. We negotiated a trade with Swapcard, and I can’t disclose what we ended up paying.”.

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Eventscase Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Exploring the Definition To understand the essential role of an event organiser, it is first important to understand what an event organiser is and the part they play within their industry. Digital signage, branded mobile apps, and interactive displays create new sponsorship opportunities for brands. What is an Event Organiser?

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

And, yes, these can definitely help in this post-pandemic sales world of Zoom meetings and electronic communications. So before you start handing out proposals like candy at Halloween, set up non-negotiable criteria that demonstrate the prospect’s viability, like: Their full participation in a qualifying call or appointment.

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Eventory

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Check what were the best elements of the event and what’s definitely worth changing and improving. Eventory Scanner will give you hints that concern pricing of sponsorship packages and exhibitor tickets. Possessing such data gives you the edge when negotiating with exhibitors – every person passing by a stand is a potential lead.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Improving exhibitor retention rates, increasing exhibit space and sponsorship sales, and identifying new opportunities for growth all require the organizer to develop a clear definition of the value an event currently provides to its stakeholders.” What are your event non-negotiables? What are your priorities?

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

A great question, but one that does not have a definitive answer. Sponsorship and exhibitor options. And you should definitely use it for this purpose too. Definitely add social sharing buttons to your emails (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) Who says that sponsorships are all about you promoting the sponsor?

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

A great question, but one that does not have a definitive answer. And you should definitely use it for this purpose too. Definitely add social sharing buttons to your emails (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) Who says that sponsorships are all about you promoting the sponsor? will keep you focused and productive.

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