Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

And even though innovative event technology solutions help automate many of the event planning processes, certain tasks remain unchanged. Let’s take the skill of hotel contract negotiations ; novice planners tend to feel overwhelmed by the nitty-gritty details of hotel contracts and often learn as they go.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

From event conception and stage design to technical programming and day-of event coordination, event planners manage the event planning process from start to finish. Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

A meeting may have a predetermined schedule, or the schedule may be negotiated and constructed on the fly, as typically occurs at peer conferences (aka unconferences). It epitomizes Rawls’ fairness rules suggestion. The sixth agreement…. …is is about staying on time.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Options include: Continue for an additional agreed-upon time (which you may need to negotiate). Instead, before the meeting is scheduled to end, estimate how much longer is needed and poll attendees to see if they can stay. Respect their responses and proceed appropriately. Schedule another meeting to finish what’s been started.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Whether you opt for an in-person or hybrid event, you need the right venue to create a truly captivating experience. Newbie event planners will often pick a venue, negotiate a deal with them, and sign the venue’s provided contract. . Why should you let your venue dictate what happens at your event?

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. This iterative approach includes additional evaluations beyond post-event survey from attendees, and not only refines the planning process but also contributes to the industry’s collective growth and evolution.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 23, 2022

Creating designs, turning them into implementations, trying hard to not miss any important details, making sure everyone involved knows what they need to know and do, negotiating compromises, contingency planning, etc. Frankly, I feel just plain nervous before the event. I find it tough preparing for meetings.

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EventSource

MARCH 11, 2021

I’m sure people say this all the time but I mean it when I say my wedding would have been nothing without Carly’s amazing skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills and everything in between! She contacted every vendor with changes, found alternatives, and negotiated budget changes when needed. I could never thank her enough!

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 17, 2019

Over the past few years, Wi-Fi has become as critical to the event experience as coffee breaks and breakout sessions. While most planners are becoming savvy in terms of what and how much to order, Wi-Fi is still largely uncomfortable to negotiate for and manage onsite. Start to think critically about how to order Wi-Fi.

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Eventsforce

JANUARY 14, 2021

It’s something event planners have been dealing with in every aspect of their job. Event design has changed, venue operations have changed and how attendees consume content has changed. It is a lot to deal with for event professionals. Sales, Persuasion and Negotiation . And we have no idea what’s coming next.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Session proposals are now being accepted for the MeetingsNet track at CaterSource + The Special Event show happening February 12 to 15, 2024, in Austin, Texas.

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Education Meeting Planning Food and Beverage Meetings 79

PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Negotiation dropped from the fifth position in 2015 to ninth in 2020, because “machines, using masses of data, [will] begin to make our decisions for us,” according to the report. Negotiation. Negotiation. In the listings, creativity moved from 1oth place in 2015 to third place in 2020. Coordinating with others.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

It’s split across four key themes: INFORM – INSPIRE – INNOVATE – IMPACT, with a stellar line up of expert speakers covering topics including event security, AI, inclusivity, wellness, experiential design, contract negotiation, sustainability and legacy.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

For internal stakeholders: Create a core event committee with reps from legal, marketing, facilities, IT, etc. Schedule planning meetings at least monthly leading up to the event. Designate team leads for registration, catering, production, etc., based on expertise. Outline each team’s responsibilities and ideal timelines.

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Eventinterface

JULY 26, 2017

In your beaker, combine the elements: creativity, passion, experience and negotiation. Actually, add a bit more of negotiation for good measure - I mean who doesn’t love a good negotiator. Put on your lab coat and step into the Abstract Elements laboratory. The worst industry trend of the year has been the bacon bar.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Determine what you want them to feel, think, and do both during and after the event. And make sure to incorporate components in your event design that will provoke those responses. For an event to be successful, you have to know your audience. Build your event budget. Create the event design.

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Gallus Events

JANUARY 14, 2020

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. degree Celsius increase,” he said. It was easy to be frustrated.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Dominguez, who plans large tech-heavy events for Intel (and often hires a third-party technology provider for those events), has a few golden rules when it comes to negotiating network costs and providing ample bandwidth at events: Put network requirements in your standard contracts.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 14, 2018

Negotiating favorable room rates for budget conscious attendees. Our contracts are getting tougher to negotiate to minimize our risk for late cancellation. There are still too many venues (older hotel properties) that cannot support the internet/WiFi requirements of an event adequately and/or at a reasonable cost.

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ePly

APRIL 2, 2024

There are some event planners who plan events for all types of guests and causes, though typically the best ones choose a sector that they can really master. No matter which sector you choose, though, there are some skills that are non-negotiable. Networking Savvy You’ll work with all kinds of people in event planning.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It covers every aspect of event planning , from building landing pages and creating event agendas to streamlining networking and gathering post-event feedback. Event management software often integrates with other tools, providing analytics, facilitating communication, and enabling more intricate event designs.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Conferences UK do all the searching for you and negotiate with each venue to ensure you get the best price. Our team of experts find venues that will match your exact needs and it’s a 100% free service. Our team propose up to 20 venues that meet your exact requirements, all with full details and […]

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

and growth consultant at Growth Tribe; and Nicole Soames, CEO of Diadem and author of ‘The Negotiation Book’. Session topics include event technology; improving customer experience; brand engagement; marketing ROI; content marketing; event design; wellbeing; and attracting sponsorship, among others.

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Socio Events

JULY 27, 2021

Make sure to talk through each of these features as you evaluate venues for your event. On-Site Event Design. For the foreseeable future, sitting six to eight attendees at one table will be out of the question at in-person events. As you build your hybrid event budget, consider the actual layout of your event.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 29, 2022

Not only can it help you learn the lingo to help you sell your services, but it can give you insight into how the pros handle things, like negotiations to help save their clients money. You don’t have to think of it as a formal, tough, adversarial negotiation,” she said. Event staffing. Sound design. Design and Decor.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 6, 2018

Many experts have pointed to differences in the way that men and women approach salary negotiations to explain the gender-related wage gap. It could be that negotiating behavior through the years has begun to change,” they wrote. Future research may be able to decide whether true changes are going on in the modern labor market.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

There are also different types of wedding planners, who may specialize in event design or coordination. Social event planners. Social event planners specialize in planning and coordinating events such as birthday parties , anniversary celebrations, and other events built around family and friends.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 8, 2017

Katie says negotiating can be uncomfortable for women, so many don’t do it or back off too quickly. AM-T: But she says that is not a reason to avoid it – and anyone seeking negotiation tips will find a whole podcast on that from last year. AM-T: And one more thing that Katie Orenstein hopes will change. Pay parity in speaking fees.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2017

Better contract negotiations. For our largest event in 2016 we had to turn away more than 150 people. What changes — positive or negative — have you made to your meeting over the last year because of the economy? Added a day as well as additional workshops; expanded available exhibit space. . Cut back on meeting frequency. •

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Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2023

Don’t be Afraid to Negotiate Will has one more tip for navigating in-kind sponsorships for events: don’t be afraid to negotiate. It’s all about negotiation. The negatives we discussed, like bringing your B-game, go to the wayside if you actually have a foundation of going in the same direction.” Xander agrees.

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Sponsorships Negotiating Food and Beverage Events 71

PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Negotiating with hotels in a seller’s market. We are expected every year to increase our attendance and improve our meeting, but without any budget increases.”). Making revenue goals. Managing staff and volunteers. Recruiting speakers. Lack of staff. . What was cited more often than any other challenge? 15 — 10 times.

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Eventinterface

APRIL 15, 2017

Jenkins and his firm are the recipients of the prestigious Gala Awards by Special Events Magazine for Best Event Produced for a Corporation - Budget $100,000 to $249,000 and Best Event Design - Budget $20,000. Twenty-first Century Global Event Management by Joe Goldblatt. In closing.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 24, 2022

Each year millions of square meters of carpet were being used and after the event concluded, the carpet was simply pulled up and sent to landfill. JLLive: When running a sustainable event is non-negotiable. For many event professionals, the journey to become a more sustainable experience can happen over several event editions.

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Expo Pass

JUNE 26, 2024

This involves contact, communication, and negotiation with your chosen speakers. Highlight the reasons you think they’d be a great fit for your event, and how their participation aligns with your goals. A little bit of preparation can ensure that nothing slips through the cracks! Start booking your lineup.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 25, 2024

People Skills: Events are for people, about people, and made by people. An event planner must be adept at understanding client visions, negotiating with vendors, managing staff, and engaging with guests. Effective communication, empathy, and leadership are all part of the people skills that make an event planner successful.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 18, 2019

She began her career at 1st Global in 2013 and previously held the position of event coordinator prior to her recent promotion. She plays an integral role for the company through event design and plan formulation, event oversight, vendor and venue contract negotiations and management, and site selection for meetings and event.

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Bizzabo

JUNE 2, 2021

With more than 14,000 meeting professionals having received CMP Certification, the CMP program has led the way in standardizing event industry best-practices throughout the globe. How To Become CMP Certified: The exam covers a range of event industry topics, from strategic planning, to site management, to event design and marketing.

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