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? Management.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 26, 2025

Maintain detailed records of all client discussions, key decisions, and specific preferences to serve as a clear reference point throughout the planning process. Learn more >> Transparent communication and negotiation When a change request comes in, transparent communication and negotiation are paramount.

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Attendease

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Plus, you can explore all your options without feeling rushed, negotiate better rates, and have ample time for promoting and building excitement around the event. Read reviews, check out portfolios, and don’t hesitate to ask for references from other clients. Need to find the perfect venue ? You got this!

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In this article, we’ll delve into various strategies to minimize operational costs and unnecessary expenses for your event business. From vendor and supplier negotiations to technology investments, we’re here to provide actionable tips and insights to help you optimize your financial performance. Get started today!

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

You realize you should seek the expertise of an outside event management agency to help save time and money, and deliver optimal results. What do event management companies do? First, what is an event management company, and what support can they offer? Why hire an event management company?

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Request a list of references to be included. Check references and complete final interviews Follow up with vendor references and whittle your list down to the final two or three recommendations in each category. Request a sample contract of your event to review and confirm the deposit deadline.

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

Here are the main challenges of hybrid events and how to tackle them. Challenge 1: Setting up and using event technology. Hybrid event planning seems like a complex task if you use many different event management tools. There are hybrid event platforms you can use to plan and handle everything from start to finish.

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Capterra Event Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Whether you’re forming an event planning team at work or opening your own event planning business, you need guidance on how a major event comes together, from event management software to selecting a caterer. Develop a vision for your event. Create an event budget. Create an event budget.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Identifying pain points The first step in improving your event or venue business: identifying your pain points. Conversely, if you see an increase in costs, analyze your expenses to identify areas where you can cut back or negotiate better deals with suppliers. Negotiate better deals with your suppliers and vendors.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 16, 2023

Non dues revenue refers to the income generated by organizations through sources other than membership fees. EventMobi’s ready-made guide to sponsorship strategy will teach you everything you need to know to secure sponsorships that generate dependable event revenue. It’s all connected. What Is Non Dues Revenue?

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Social Tables

MARCH 2, 2021

Skip to content Menu Solutions Interactive Floor Plans Collaborative event sales software that increases qualified leads and drives direct revenue. Event Diagramming Collaborative event management software that saves time, boosts revenue and drives loyalty. What type of planner will you be?

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Next time when you are looking for ways to boost your sales at each funnel stage, refer to the following strategies to do so. Pay Per Click Campaigns : As we have explained initially, you must create a landing page for your event. There are various content strategies that can help in helping your event be and ‘all sold’ one.

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Identify Potential Partners Establishing your event messaging and goals well in advance will help you prospect potential sponsorships or partnerships whose values align. These relationships go a long way in reducing costs and enhancing the overall event experience. Refer to your past year’s event analysis.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Lewis, my favorite are his national communication pattern diagrams which can be found on 23 fascinating diagrams reveal how to negotiate with people around the world. Collect References Overseas. When it comes to industry terms the Convention Industry Council’s APEX Industry glossary is worth referring to.

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Planning Pod

JULY 22, 2024

Take the time to literally put yourself in the shoes of someone attending your event and do a walkthrough of the space to make sure everything is clearly laid out (and remember, attendees are just future customers waiting to be wowed). You can offer exclusive discounts or other perks to repeat clients and those who refer new business.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Finally, if you decide to hire an event security company, you should ask them about their staff training procedures/certifications, prominent events they have worked, references and insurance as well as what level of advance work they will do. Focus first on people and context, then on technology and tools.

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Stova

MAY 25, 2023

For example, Stova’s event technology simplifies event sourcing and gives you the power to better negotiate with venues. Much like popular real estate search sites, mark your favorite venues to easily compare, share experiences, and see venues booked company-wide to leverage negotiations. Manage your budget.

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StraussCA

JULY 27, 2023

They generally report to an association manager (AM) and members of a Board of Directors. An association coordinator’s responsibilities might include: Event Management: Association coordinators are often responsible for planning and executing events such as conferences, seminars, workshops, and meetings.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Secure your event location Depending on your event’s scale and nature, you might choose your flagship store or an alternative branch. For online events, choose a robust virtual event management platform. Here’s how to form your ideal team: Appoint leadership and assign an event manager.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Finalize and use event details, such as partnerships or novel experiences, to pique interest and build interest in your event. Tease your audiences with news about what they can expect and encourage those who have already committed to refer others to your event.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2016

CHME, CHSP, CMP, CHE, who in addition to teaching classes at Metropolitan State University of Denver, serves as a faculty adviser for the school’s hospitality, tourism, and events management department. So the interns should learn how you negotiate that type of situation.”. I often refer to this company as graduate school.

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Eved

JULY 3, 2017

And a spend by category report with accurate, up-to-date numbers will also give you that much more buying and negotiating power with your suppliers. This may not be important to event managers, and of course it will fluctuate seasonally, but in terms of costs, budgets, and forecasts, this is an important report for procurement and finance.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. Broken up into three buckets: Pre-event planning On-site setup and event management Post-event management Use this event planning checklist to kickstart your planning process.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. Broken up into three buckets: Pre-event planning On-site setup and event management Post-event management Use this event planning checklist to kickstart your planning process.

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International Institute of Event Management

APRIL 9, 2014

The planning process: - Get references & testimonials. Ask for testimonials, and follow up with references they have provided you. Remember that this speaker is representing your company and your event, so it is very important that they give a good impression. Negotiate the details. Check online for reviews.

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Eventscase Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

In this Guide for Event Organisers, we will explore the concept of event legacy, why it is essential, and how event organisers can embrace this new mindset to create memorable, impactful, and sustainable events for all stakeholders involved. What is event legacy?

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Event Planner's Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process This guide examines a shift event professionals are experiencing in negotiation power with venues. Political, economical, and technological turmoil are profoundly affecting the way we choose where to host our events and creating unprecedented opportunities.

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Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

Usually, those wedding pros are doing initial research in event management and wedding planning software for their business and want to do their due diligence in evaluating all viable options. Planning Pod is the perfect event management platform for wedding pros, whether you are an event planner or manage a wedding venue.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. To assist event profs with smooth event management we have curated a list with 97 best industry keynote speakers by industry. Where to Find him? What is he known for?

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ePly

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Corporate event planning encompasses traditional user conferences and customer summits to team-building events and charity fundraising days. As the name implies, corporate event planning refers to the strategic development and tactical plans involved in creating events to meet strategic corporate goals.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. To assist event profs with smooth event management we have curated a list with 97 best industry keynote speakers by industry. Where to Find him? What is he known for?

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 4, 2019

This will help you make decisions further down the line as and will also be a boon to future event planners who refer to your budget plan. For example, if you are looking to purchase event swag to hand out to attendees, be detailed with each item. To learn more about perfecting the venue search process, read the ebook below.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 10, 2019

Event Planning Guide. In this guide, we talk through a basic event planning template, what it means to be a planner, and how event management software can simplify your processes. What is Event Planning? It is the process of planning all the details and logistics of an event. Define Event Purpose.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Finally, if you decide to hire an event security company, you should ask them about their staff training procedures/certifications, prominent events they have worked, references and insurance as well as what level of advance work they will do. Focus first on people and context, then on technology and tools.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

At the end of this guide, you should be able to use these tactics no matter what industry you are in or the type of events that you plan to create a holistic approach to event management. Plus, there are a lot of tools on the market to help manage the back and forth, especially with venue sourcing. Should I Shop Around?

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MARCH 7, 2019

If there’s an app that lets you hunt ghosts, why wouldn’t there be technology for event management? You don’t need to pull your hair out over managing room blocks or spend the night before an event updating multiple registration lists. Won’t it eat up my event budget? Event management software costs money.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

An event organizer who’s unable to answer these questions will not be a happy camper throughout the sponsor negotiation process. Event Sponsorship Negotiation Best Practices The search for the right event sponsor can be a long, difficult, or even grueling task, and the process is unique for every planner and for each type of event.

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