PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Jordan Kaye is the founder and CEO of Los Angeles–based Analog Events , an experiential marketing agency that has demonstrated its commitment to sustainability by going through the rigorous process of measuring its entire social and environmental impact to become a B Corp–certified company. A red carpet has to be extreme.

Sustainability 59

Sustainability Education Entertainment Negotiating 59

Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Entertaining? Check out our top 10 strategies for promoting your event on social media. How does this event align with our overall corporate strategy and goals for the year? What are the 2-3 key messages we want to communicate through this event? What type of experience do we want to create for attendees? Educational?

Corporate Events 195

Corporate Events Food and Beverage Social Media Event Management 195

Expo Pass

APRIL 27, 2023

Whether it’s a rockin’ concert, a mesmerizing live painting, or another spectacular show, this entertainment option is the secret sauce for planning unforgettable creative events. It’ll keep your guests entertained throughout the whole event and leave them wanting more. Trust us, your guests will thank you!

Entertainment 148

Entertainment Fashion Negotiating Social Media 148

Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Event planners are coordinators, organizers, moderators, and professional negotiators. They know their market inside and out—every special event venue, every caterer, and every entertainer.

Negotiating 145

Negotiating Event Planning Education Food and Beverage 145

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. A themed invitation and social media posts create eager anticipation and set the tone for the future event. Be ready to work with speakers and entertainers.

Event Planning 137

Event Planning Social Media Entertainment Event Design 137

Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2021

What entertainment will you have? Entertainment is crucial when planning a charity event. Keeping your attendees engaged and entertained throughout the event makes them more likely to donate and remember the charity involved. Once all of your ideas have been reviewed, organisation becomes key.

Insurance 130

Insurance Entertainment Negotiating Social Media 130

Unique Venues

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Academic conferences may need multiple breakout rooms and audio-visual equipment, while social gatherings might require a large open space for mingling and entertainment. Social media platforms, email newsletters, and campus flyers are key tools to spread the word. By securing sponsorships or in-kind donations (e.g.,

Social Media 36

Social Media Venues Entertainment Negotiating 36

Eventmobi

JULY 13, 2023

Entertainers. Entertainers add a fun twist to your event, providing enjoyable interludes between serious discussions or a lively end to a full day of learning. Follow people on social media. Social platforms are a gold mine for finding influential voices. Now it’s time to negotiate! Moderators.

Speakers 195

Speakers Advertising Contracts Negotiating 195

Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

. “If you make the headline for your event sound more compelling, you can get more attendance by having the event be shared more and have a higher click-through rate on social media,” says author and event guru Alex Genadinik. Know their style and how they like to be entertained. Negotiate contracts with ferocity.

Food and Beverage 134

Food and Beverage Negotiating Contracts Venues 134

Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Organizations can entertain, educate, inspire, sell, or do all of the above simultaneously. Decide your marketing channels to promote your event: social media, email marketing, podcasts, blogs, ads, etc. These may include: Social media. Negotiate higher budgets for upcoming events. WHAT IS EVENT MARKETING?

Event Marketing 139

Event Marketing Marketing B2B Social Media 139

Event Industry News

MARCH 3, 2020

The key is to ascertain BEFORE you make your decision, and find out from your Speaker Consultant which speakers are willing to promote on their social media channels and whether they’re willing to be mentioned or tagged in your marketing material etc. How else can your speaker add value during the event?

Speakers 102

Speakers Negotiating Consulting Social Media 102

GEVME

OCTOBER 30, 2019

The classic style best fits business negotiations, professional networking, investment attraction, and such – i.e., events where there shouldn’t be many distracting factors. Alternatively, more generalised occasions should be packed with entertainment and promotional feats. . What to Expect? Graphic recording. Hashtag printer.

Event Management 120

Event Management Management Social Media Entertainment 120

Eventtia

JANUARY 28, 2025

Social media engagement: How much buzz did your event generate online? Tease the event on social media. Use a mix of strategiesemail campaigns, social media teasers, influencer partnerships, or even guerrilla marketing tactics like pop-up activations in busy locations. Now, lets get specific.

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Social Media Speakers Tech 62

GEVME

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

This may be the first time that they have gotten to know about event organization from your end buy a random Google search, perhaps a post shared by one of their friends or acquaintances on social media or any other traffic source. . They expect to find information, reviews, advice and referrals on social networks.

Event Marketing 156

Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Advertising 156

Capterra Event Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Marketing ( social media marketing software , print materials and design work, registration management software ). Entertainment (musicians/DJ, speaker fees, associated housing and transportation costs). Nearly everyone has a cell phone ( 92% of American adults ) and a social media profile of some kind ( 81% of Americans ).

Social Media 110

Social Media Advertising Food and Beverage Speakers 110

Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

PCMA suggests spending 55% of your budget on F&B, AV and speaker/entertainment as these items have a direct impact on the overall attendee experience. Entertainment. Decrease printed material by promoting your event using social media, and use technology solutions such as an event app instead of offering an event brochure.

Food and Beverage 153

Food and Beverage Meetings Financial Advertising 153

Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2020

General, breakout, or entertainment? Did you have any evening entertainment or receptions to try and replace? Virtual events can still include entertainment. Good Internet connection is a non-negotiable in the scope of virtual events. How many sessions? What type of sessions? Virtual Event Platform. Do you need captions?

Meetings 139

Meetings Entertainment Events Negotiating 139

SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Live Coverage via Social Media. Knowledge of the latest social media features. Access to and familiarity with your company’s social media channels and strategy. An understanding of social media conventions, tone and functions. Typically, this is assigned to an individual on your team.

Social Media 91

Social Media Advertising Events Meetings 91

QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Know how to negotiate. Once you’ve settled on a theme, you can start working on things like the decor, the menu, and the entertainment. 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.

Corporate Events 105

Corporate Events Event Planning Negotiating Trade Shows 105

EventBank Insights

JANUARY 22, 2019

Gather Your Speaker Bios, Headshots, social media accounts, etc This will be used on marketing materials to help give credibility to the content providers of your event. ? Publish Blogs online to share on social media ? Create Press list & prepare Press Release all media kit materials (e.g., Roundtable?

Event Planning 74

Event Planning 2019 Social Media Negotiating 74

Guidebook

JULY 17, 2016

Highly organized, with outstanding negotiation skills and a great customer service focus, Romy also trains and guides the Project Coordinators, and oversees all elements of the registration and housing databases. Our video chat about event planning tips was highly entertaining, because Tracy is hilarious and super, super smart!

Event Planning 146

Event Planning Event Apps Speakers 2004 146

Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

Summary: Learn how to market events of all kinds, from market research, branding and pricing to event websites , content marketing, social media and post-event followup. Implementing marketing tactics (email, social media, PR, etc.) Social media mentions/shares/engagement. What is event marketing?

Event Marketing 131

Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Speakers 131

Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

She has been voted one of the top 100 movers and shakers in the UK Event Industry 2016 and a top 10 Event Industry social media influencer. Her company connects the MICE industry with the right social media influencer, to tell the story of the suppliers in an authentic and fun way within the right target audience.

Trade Shows 119

Trade Shows Social Media Consulting B2B 119

TicketBud

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Tease your audiences with news about what they can expect and encourage those who have already committed to refer others to your event.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Entertainment Sponsorships Social Media 78

SmartMeetings

APRIL 2, 2020

Social media and news. Non-negotiables. The first in a series of “ Slaying the Quarantine ” webinars featured insights from industry professionals from many different perspectives on making the most of our situation. I’m still starting to work at the same time in the morning, but I find that I’m fresher,” she said.

Negotiating 113

Negotiating Social Media Consulting Entertainment 113

Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

88% of event profs believe social media has raised the expectations for F&B at events. 93% of planners and property professionals believe the negotiation process of booking an event could be improved. Both planners and venues agree, the hotel contract negotiation process could be a lot better. ” 17.

Hotels 149

Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating Venues 149

QC Event School

JUNE 13, 2022

Negotiation Skills. 4 – Negotiation Skills as an Event Planner. In addition to communication skills, the ability to negotiate is another one of the must-have skills every event planner needs. The fact is, a decent portion of your job will involve negotiating with vendors, suppliers, and venues! Communication Skills.

Negotiating 105

Negotiating Events Event Planning Management 105

Showclix

JUNE 9, 2020

Virtual experiences represent a rapidly developing new frontier in entertainment, and getting your messaging in front of the right eyes in a timely fashion is crucial in driving awareness, building excitement, and generating streaming access sales. Social Media. Media Relationships. But where to begin? Press Release.

Social Media 72

Social Media Sponsorships Entertainment Fashion 72

Eventsforce

JUNE 12, 2019

We also look at some cool new event marketing tools from social media giants, Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram, and the launch of a new online portal that is a lot like a Craigslist for cancelled meetings and events. Photobooths and magic mirrors have traditionally been popular entertainments at parties and special events.

Tech 82

Tech Contracts Social Media Event Tech 82

Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Provide a budget outline that breaks the total down into specific categories like venue costs, presentation tech, F&B, entertainment, decorations, and security. Operations managers negotiate prices, book vendors, place supply orders, and communicate vendor details between the planning team, venue, and benefiting organization.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Social Media Advertising Banking 78

Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Though it may seem like social media has dominated interactions between event professionals and event marketers, event influencers are tuning into podcasts as an alternative means for sharing event planning tips, tricks, and best practices. Discover 15 amazing podcasts you'll want to listen to on your morning commute!

Event Tech 103

Event Tech Tech Event Technology Technology 103

Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Look into associated costs like food and beverage, AV, and parking – are these included, where can you negotiate? Negotiate terms and specifics with the venue. Speakers and Entertainment Provide speakers with details and guidelines on the specifics of their session. Check venue availability and pricing. Confirm contact numbers.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Speakers 78

Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Look into associated costs like food and beverage, AV, and parking – are these included, where can you negotiate? Negotiate terms and specifics with the venue. Speakers and Entertainment Provide speakers with details and guidelines on the specifics of their session. Check venue availability and pricing. Confirm contact numbers.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Speakers 78

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Marketing and promotion – For creating and deploying event websites, email marketing, event mobile apps, surveys/forms, video marketing and social media promotions. It also offers event marketing tools for email blasts and social media integration plus metrics tools for referral tracking, link tracking and custom reporting.

Event Management 112

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 112

Stova

AUGUST 24, 2023

Compare quotes, negotiate pricing, and evaluate the value each vendor brings to the event. Create a Detailed Budget Breakdown Creating a detailed budget breakdown is non-negotiable. Categorize expenses into sections such as venue, catering, decor, marketing, entertainment, and more.

Negotiating 52

Negotiating Financial Sustainability Social Media 52

Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 29, 2022

In our modern world of technology and social media, it’s easy to follow your favorite, famous event planners. . If you engage in conversations on LinkedIn groups or comment on posts on social media, it can help extend your reach and highlight your talents. Sponsor and media management. Social media management.

Negotiating 62

Negotiating Social Media Consulting Food and Beverage 62

Nunify

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Using digital marketing channels: Social media Marketing: Social media is a powerful tool for promoting events, and it’s easy to use. Partner with social media influencers or local celebrities to help spread the word about your party. Consider using social media or your website to create a countdown.

Social Media 52

Social Media Sponsorships Negotiating Advertising 52