GEVME

APRIL 25, 2018

How do you manage your event team? Below, we’ve made a bold attempt to answer all of these questions and more in one comprehensive corporate event planning guide. Here’s what you’ll know after reading this post: What is a corporate event, and what are the main reasons for organising one? 1,000 – $1,000 000.

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

New to hybrid event planning? A hybrid event can be a great investment for your company – in fact, 86% of B2B organizations that host one see a positive ROI within 7 months. But, to get to that ROI, you first have to know how to plan a hybrid event – and that’s where it gets tricky. What is a hybrid event?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Meeting planners are responsible for the success of corporate events, conferences, and incentive programs. They are responsible for finding the perfect destination, securing a venue, managing logistics, and ensuring a seamless experience for attendees. Reliable internet, A/V capabilities, and streaming options are non-negotiable.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Luckily, having a great event management tool on hand along with understanding the potential pitfalls can help you avoid these 13 costly mistakes. Ensure every member of your event planning team negotiates with vendors and makes an effort to get better pricing. No defined event goal. Underwhelming event agenda.

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Eventbrite UK

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

We all look for ways to keep costs down when running an event. These 10 tips will help you negotiate a better deal with venues. The post 10 Ways to Negotiate a Better Deal With Venues appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

The Best of the Best: Negotiating Prices: How to Win at Negotiating AV Prices for Events. Questions Questions Questions: The Best Questions to Ask Your AV Company For An Amazing Event. AV Labor: How A Long Event Day Can Turn Into An Expensive Bill. ? Negotiating is honestly the worst. Check it out!

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GEVME

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

We all know how hard it can be to find the right venue for an event. As possibly the hardest decision in event planning, choosing the right venue is one of the most important factors in making your event a hit. You saw the pictures of the venue option online, and you were impressed by what you saw.

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ePly

JANUARY 3, 2024

A Guide for Event Profs in the Age of Rising Costs Welcome to 2024, where contract negotiations continue to be a critical but dreaded aspect of event planning. In this day and age, negotiation skills are even more essential as event professionals strive to deliver memorable experiences while staying on budget.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 28, 2025

Event planning is like juggling ten tasks at once from logistics and budgets to last-minute changes all while staying calm under pressure. Thats why having an event planning checklist and a clear plan is key. Download the Event Planning Checklist as an Excel file to customize and share with your team.

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Expo Pass

MARCH 22, 2023

All of this is ahead of you, but first, you’ve gotta plan that first A+ event. From venues to staffing and all the details in between, it can almost feel like you’re about to burst from thinking about it all. We’ve got a list of event tips to make your first event run perfectly. Choose your venue.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue. How to find and choose a venue.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

When you start planning an event, one of the first things you should do is figure out your event planning timeline. The next time you start to plan an event, consider using this helpful guide to create an event planning schedule that works for you. What is a long-term event planning timeline?

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Focus on ROI: Don’t just plan an event – engineer a return. Dont say: “We’re a great event planning company.” For example, our recent event for [similar client] resulted in a 20% increase in lead generation. Dont say: “This price is non-negotiable. ” 5.

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 11, 2016

This is a guest post from Sarah Hill, a professional blogger and creative content writer at Group Se7en Events , a leading event management and event planning agency in London. If you work in events, it comes as no surprise that being an event planner has been voted in numerous polls as one of the most stressful jobs.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. But how does one prepare for a career in event planning? Event planning is an umbrella term.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 22, 2018

And if you don’t understand the quote, it can be tricky to know how to negotiate on the price , or if you hold any power to negotiate whatsoever! Get started with negotiating AV prices by: Learning AV lingo. If you don’t see that piece of equipment on site, then you are in good standing to negotiate with your vendor.

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GEVME

JUNE 27, 2018

Your ideal picture of a conference venue shouldn’t be tied to a nice, accessible locale only. The choice of venue has to be based on the clear requirements that your event sets in terms of size, lighting, network capabilities, etc. When to start looking for a venue. The best tips for selecting a conference venue.

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Guidebook

JULY 17, 2016

“Best practices” and “event planning tips” come in all shapes and sizes. Here at Guidebook, we share a lot of strategies for planners from tech tools to try, sponsor package ideas , and specific event marketing timelines. While we work to include these in our plans every time, they can be easy forget.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

What does an event planner do, exactly? In this article, we break down what event planning is. We look at the duties, skills, and experience required in professional event planning, as well as a variety of planning specialties. – Kristin Banta, Kristin Banta Events, inc. Negotiation.

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QC Event School

MAY 20, 2021

What will the event planning industry look like once the COVID-19 pandemic is finally over? QC Event School Student Ambassador, Neena McConnell, is here to give her predictions! Neena QC graduate and professional wedding/event planner. How COVID Has Impacted the Event Planning Industry. Online venue tours.

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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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EventSource

MARCH 11, 2021

Most would agree that even at the best of times, planning a wedding can be a challenge. You’ve now got yourself a full time job navigating the constantly changing government rules, re-confirming with the venue, and then having to re-coordinate all your other vendors around newly announced rules. Factor in a pandemic?

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GEVME

MAY 16, 2018

Your plan of communications should be agreed upon internally with all members of the team at least two months before an event. Check out the major questions you’ll need to answer in your communication plan: Who’s the main point of contact for each aspect of event management (registration, venue navigation, catering, lighting, etc.)?

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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 . Helping Develop Hybrid Events.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue. How to find and choose a venue.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Throughout the year, Smart Meetings has invited professionals from different corners of the event planning world to impart their knowledge. Summary: Flying Taxis and Self-directed Luggage: Predicting the Future of Events ). Harness the Power of Negotiation to Master Your Post-Covid Events Career.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

From managing event timelines to event budgeting, event profs have a lot on their plates. And even though innovative event technology solutions help automate many of the event planning processes, certain tasks remain unchanged. While banquet labor costs can be negotiated in most cases, they cannot be waived.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Starting a new business in event planning can be a very profitable venture. In this blog post, we’ll teach you how to start an event planning business from scratch in 6 easy steps! So, if you’re ready to start planning some amazing events, keep reading!

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Decibel Management

APRIL 28, 2021

I recently had the pleasure of guesting on Les Goldberg’s 39th episode of LMG’s The Road Ahead podcast , alongside Lauren Chelf from AOAC International, and Diane Kovats from ISCB, to discuss negotiating and navigating event venues through the COVID-lens. Pay attention to event size vs. event capacity.

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Attendease

APRIL 4, 2024

With measurable goals and KPIs in place, you can methodically scale up your events framework to hit these targets. Think through the resources, staff, budget, venue size, marketing channels, etc., With operations optimized, you’ll be equipped to take on more events and attendees seamlessly. EventUp by Tripleseat has you covered.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Even if your 2018 events made an incredible impression, in 2019–2020, you should learn how to make these experiences even more memorable and impressive. The most important goal remains to consider everything—absolutely all modern tips and tactics to improve your event with our current event trends. The power of procurement.

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IMG

JANUARY 16, 2024

This way attendees could explore the company’s milestones by scanning QR codes strategically placed around the venue. Sustainable events are like the Prius of the event world – eco-friendly, efficient, and leaving a smaller carbon footprint.

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Event Planning BluePrint

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Whether you are planning an event for 10 people or 1000 people, you should think of ways to trade in the traditional conference room setting for cool event venues for your next event. This will require you to have some serious negotiation skills or a huge budget. Cool Event Venues For Your Next Event.

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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

Conference organizers can select the right conference type by choosing an event format, a specific content type, or a combination of the two. Event planning is never easy. But if you’ve been in the event management space for a while, you know that planning a successful conference takes work. Absolutely!

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EventBank Insights

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Whether for business or pleasure, events require careful planning, attention to detail and focus on the right priorities. Finding the right venue can make or break an event, so it’s important that you find the perfect venue to house your event. But how do you find the perfect event venue?

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Managing events is stressful. You need an event planning checklist to support you from beginning to end. 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. We suggest tailoring your checklist to fit your event.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Managing events is stressful. You need an event planning checklist to support you from beginning to end. 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. We suggest tailoring your checklist to fit your event.

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