Event Industry News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The VoE partnership which has been entered into for three years will realise c£6K sponsorship to the school furthering education and learning. As an organisation, Paddy & Scott’s have their own farm in Kenya and divert profits towards rebuilding the local school and fuelling the ambitions of the local community.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

At the annual event, West Coast association professionals gather for an expansive tradeshow, business solution appointments, education programs and networking to close out the year with a festive twist. This year’s Seasonal Spectacular took place from Tuesday, Dec. 12 to Wednesday, Dec. 13 and welcomed over 1,000 attendees and exhibitors.

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Trade Shows 2023 Education Negotiating 98

MeetingsNet

MARCH 25, 2020

Understanding things like event-insurance fine print and which areas of operation hotels get group revenue from will help planners become better at contracting and negotiating. With the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo postponed to 2021 , some of the biggest insurance firms in the world are breathing an enormous sigh of relief.

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Contracts Hotels Insurance Negotiating 72

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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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

Educational events where participants prefer to absorb content at their own pace. How you will recruit your speakers, sponsorships, and partnerships. That way you’ll have more options, more time to negotiate, and a clear guideline to make sure your event is cost-efficient. Sponsorship management. What they’re best for.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

EventLAB 2019 will provide a comprehensive education programme in the Learning Hub, featuring thought-leaders, influencers and key players from both within and outside the event industry. and growth consultant at Growth Tribe; and Nicole Soames, CEO of Diadem and author of ‘The Negotiation Book’.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 15, 2024

Five-Step Process to Become an Event Planner Education and Training A solid educational foundation is paramount for aspiring event planners. Essential Skills to Become and Event Planner Key skills for success in event planning include creativity, problem-solving, negotiation, flexibility, attention to detail, and networking.

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Event Planning Negotiating Education Social Media 62

Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

These goals could include things like: Expected sales or donations New clients or prospects Ticket sales or registrations Total attendee turnout Number of attendees trained or educated Increased mission / brand awareness Marketing objectives (list building, social media mentions, etc.) Event Income.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2017

Better contract negotiations. women’s health track during a seminar and had specific medical equipment for 3D mammography, ultrasound for mammography and technology to read these images) and added additional tracks to encourage cross training/education. • Budget control is being exercised [two mentions]. • Cvent implementation.

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SpotMe Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Strategically source vendors and negotiate contracts to reduce expenses. Consider risks related to attendance, sponsorship, logistics, and technology and establish contingency plans. Finally, provide ongoing education and training. Analyze past event costs to identify waste areas and set budgets for future events.

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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. Work with Partners—and Haggle. Q&A with MPI.

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Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 30, 2022

The level of education you pursue will depend on if you plan on starting your own business or if you’re interested in working for an event planning company and need your event certification. Not to mention the fact that you won’t know the tips & tricks, ins and outs, and trade secrets that come along with formal education.

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Plan Your Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2018

In your search for online professional development that provides continuing education credits and/or specialized certification, two excellent sources jump to mind. The MPI Academy, launched in 2015, is a central depot for the well of education and learning experiences available from the world’s largest meeting and event industry association.

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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. 6–8, NECA 2020 LIVE offered 84 education sessions and product demos from 22 companies.

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

Take advantage of this amazing discount and continue your education today! One Week Out: A Festival Planner’s To-Do List 24 Hours Before the Festival: The Event Planner’s Role How to Plan a Large Arts Festival in 1 Year Connect with QC Event School on Social Media!

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

Get quotes from different vendors and negotiate the best deals. Sponsorships or partnerships could help offset expenses. Negotiate the best rates and reserve your date as far in advance as possible. They bring unique perspectives, knowledge, and experiences that can inspire, educate, and challenge your audience.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

That moment when you’re banking on a certain dollar amount to come through after a previously successful sponsorship engagement, and it doesn’t. Be prepared for some negotiation. More events might mean more fluctuation when it comes to working with sponsors. Skills to Keep Up with Technology. Downsizing Rising Travel. Housing Costs.

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Technology Negotiating Banking Travel 60

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 6, 2019

Uniquely designed Content Studios are immersive-learning environments created for education, interaction, and experience in specific program topics — from events strategy to the hottest trends in the industry. Business of Events Studio: Get tips in this track on effective budgeting, contract negotiations, and sponsorships and partnerships.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 12, 2020

Key Takeaway: The team behind the Global Food Forum in 2020 has negotiated an exclusive hotel rate for their attendees at the Ritz Carlton in Chicago, IL. If you're able, negotiate exclusive deals for your attendees too and make going to your conference even more enticing than it (hopefully!) This is a great idea! Main Takeaways.

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Endless Events

APRIL 4, 2023

You can always try to negotiate with suppliers for discounts or freebies. If you have sponsors for this event , ask them to promote the event to their audience as part of the sponsorship deal. We worked with Life Sciences Trainers & Educators Network (LTEN) on their annual learning and development conference.

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ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

In fact, the independent educational resource World Scholarship Vault (WSV) named event planning as the third most stressful job in 2023. However, you must begin your checklist by developing a rough budget using estimates and educated guesses if necessary. Bottling a hurricane. Bringing order from chaos.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In this new era of beauty, the community makes the rules, creators reign supreme, a robust DEI&B strategy is non-negotiable and transparency is paramount. HYBRID CONVENTIONS At SEPHORiA 2023, sponsors like Laneige enabled discovery, education and connection.

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Unique Venues

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Here are several strategies educational establishments can employ to optimize off-campus event spaces in Philadelphia and other college towns, including marketing techniques, flexible room configurations, and catering to diverse types of gatherings. By securing sponsorships or in-kind donations (e.g.,

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

They can often negotiate better deals and availability. Here are 3 benefits of working with a professional pharma event management company: Access to resources Pharma event management companies have established relationships with top venues, caterers, A/V companies, and other vendors. Get our comprehensive list of event production companies.

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Provides high-quality education, access to world-class peers and professors from the same domain of expertise. Undoubtedly, Youtube is the biggest free education platform on the internet. They educate the viewers based on their real-life experiences. The group focuses on providing quality education, mentorship, and training.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2021

support a product launch, build brand awareness, educate attendees) What unique value(s) can you provide your audience with the event? if you are planning to get sponsorship? Ask yourself: Why host this event in the first place? What do you want to accomplish? What value can you provide for your sponsors? (if

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

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. Create special sales materials to “educate” social event leads.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

From new exhibitors to a wider away of education sessions and more networking events, there were plenty of opportunities for the thousands of meeting professionals in attendance. How meeting planners can innovate in order to meet future developments and trends was a key theme throughout educational programing and the tradeshow floor.

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

Take advantage of this amazing discount and continue your education today! One Week Out: A Festival Planner’s To-Do List 24 Hours Before the Festival: The Event Planner’s Role How to Plan a Large Arts Festival in 1 Year Connect with QC Event School on Social Media!

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Corporate Events Social Media Consulting Event Planning 52

QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

Take advantage of this amazing discount and continue your education today! One Week Out: A Festival Planner’s To-Do List 24 Hours Before the Festival: The Event Planner’s Role How to Plan a Large Arts Festival in 1 Year Connect with QC Event School on Social Media!

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Corporate Events Social Media Consulting Event Planning 52

Eventscase Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Some approaches event organisers use when faced with budgets constraints is to negotiate with vendors, explore cost-effective alternatives and also consider sponsorships. Whether it’s brand promotion, lead generation, networking, or education, a well-defined purpose guides the entire strategy.

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Eventory

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Educational character. Among educational events, we can also distinguish training for specific departments that raise their qualifications. Eventory Scanner will give you hints that concern pricing of sponsorship packages and exhibitor tickets. Then after the event, each director passes information to his team.

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Corporate Events Financial Technology Events 78

Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 10, 2019

To educate? Track budgeted, negotiated, and actual expenses to show their return on objectives and make your next budget even smarter. Negotiate better deals with vendors and suppliers based on transaction history. If you haven’t identified yours before you begin planning, then you’re starting off on the wrong foot.

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Event Guru

MAY 5, 2023

Event planners must design experiences that challenge, educate, and inspire employees, leading to personal and organizational growth. Event planners must work closely with both the non-profit organization and the artists’ management to negotiate contracts and ensure that everyone is aligned on the event’s goals and expectations.

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Fashion Sports Entertainment Education 40

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

To solve this, Vicky employed a venue sourcing tool that allows her to take in multiple proposals, negotiate room rates effectively and show the cost savings on hotel room blocks. She believed that across meetings, the planners were not enabled to negotiate the best rates on meeting room rentals because they lacked benchmarks and comparisons.

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2023 Food and Beverage Social Media Negotiating 40

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 the metrics that you need to measure?

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

Kristi has educated audiences in Latin America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America face-to-face and virtually on the topics she excels at. Annette Naif : For 25+ years, Annette has been helping clients plan events combining her expertise in strategic negotiating, on-site management and crisis management skills.

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