Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

One Step Ahead, Predicting the Future of Event Technology. Brian Ludwig is no psychic but he does have an interest in the future; specifically, the future of event technology. Harness the Power of Negotiation to Master Your Post-Covid Events Career. (Summary: Are Your Attendees Engaged?

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

The proliferation of smartphones and other digital devices means engaging event attendees via social media, event apps, live polls, push notifications, and other apps available is no longer a nice-to-have for event planners. The Event Technology Breaking Point – When Your Tools Are Not Talking To Each Other.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

Once you start doing demos, ask a lot of questions and involve your teammates. Consider doing a comparative analysis between the vendors with your team.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 27, 2019

I’m also an advisor to top global event organisers and industry leading service providers on tech and innovation related topics. In addition, throughout the last eight years, I have helped negotiate numerous event tech investments. How long have you worked in the events industry and what keeps you interested in it?

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 25, 2023

Planner frustrations include: Late assignment — or recurring turnover — of key project managers Unexpected increases in expenses Lack of empowerment to negotiate or problem-solve Unacceptable response times No clear escalation path for service recovery As for vendors, many face headwinds as they work to rebuild their service delivery teams.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Start with these 7 ideas to negotiate a bigger events budget: 1.) What’s the number one reason that event planners don’t get the resources they need? Pro tip: Don’t try to gauge the outcome before trying to negotiate a bigger events budget because it might weaken your case. They don’t ask in the first place.

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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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Attendease

JULY 6, 2023

This part of the process isn’t always sunshine and rainbows—expect pushback and delays, especially if you’re working with a large team—but it’s always best to address concerns before you negotiate a contract with your new platform provider.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 17, 2022

Hire Space and Event Tech Live (ETL) have partnered to showcase London’s leading High-Tech venues at ETL London on November 16 th & 17 th at the show’s new home of ExCeL London. Hire Space is an event technology and services company which operates hirespace.com , a marketplace of over 100,000 venues globally.

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Expo Pass

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

And many of the things that make our events truly innovative and original. But how can organizers pick those perfect vendors that make their event so special? Also, what can they do to make negotiating with vendors a breeze? Answer – it’s all about finding people that are excited to collaborate on your amazing event.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Whether it is new faces across the negotiating table, evolving event technology or looming AI adoption , taking a risk is not something that comes naturally to many meeting professionals. How to adopt a growth mindset from psychology of leadership expert Ryan Dohrn Let’s face it. New ideas can be terrifying.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Introducing Eventwise, the new to market financial management platform specifically built for the events industry. In the ever-evolving world of event management, staying ahead of the curve is a non-negotiable imperative for success. However, the financial management aspect of these events […]

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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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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

You can change the boring course of any event with carefully prepared program content and a sustainability plan. . Infusing events with hands-on experiences. Having a skillful strategy helps to avoid overworking a week before the start of the event and becomes a negotiation advantage when talking with investors.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

You may have also recently seen our article about the recent acquisition of Encore Event Technologies by PSAV. On this episode of Event Tech Podcast Will Curran of Endless Events and Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting take a deeper dive into what this could mean for the events industry and AV companies.

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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

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Knowing what to expect will give you more leverage at the negotiating table. There are many new event technology tools that enable corporate meeting planners to analyze event success, attendee engagement and ROI in quantifiable ways. Is demand for meetings expected to grow? Don’t forget the data. Focus on your strengths.

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Fork in the Road

AUGUST 7, 2017

Event technology companies often tell me that there is no distinct event technology buyer role within event organizations. While many event planners love and respect new technology, most can’t do anything more than listen to a good pitch. Yes, there are tech-savvy planners in the business.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 28, 2017

Understand right from the beginning how the event planner charges for his or her services and what is included in that price. What technologies can the planner bring to the planning of your event? Find out what technologies the planner uses or recommends, and why. Is it an hourly rate, a project fee?

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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

As an event planner, you already know the benefits when it comes to incorporating event technology into your events*. If you need a refresher on the benefits of using event technology at your events, read The Ultimate Guide to Increasing Event App Adoption.

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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

As an event planner, you already know the benefits when it comes to incorporating event technology into your events*. If you need a refresher on the benefits of using event technology at your events, read The Ultimate Guide to Increasing Event App Adoption.

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Attendease

JUNE 5, 2023

When they do, it’s important to know both your internal key point of contact and the one on your event technology partner’s team. A best-in-practice SaaS event management tool has in-app support where users can log tickets for assistance or to report issues. This ensures smooth channels of communication.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

If your supplier finds it challenging to source raw materials for your event, this could affect both your costs and delivery timelines – which could compromise the success of your event if not handled well. So, to make the most of your event budget in 2023, make sure you choose your vendors far in advance.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Meeting professionals, on the other hand, may have groaned about yet another bandwidth-hungry device soon to be in the hands of attendees — making for even trickier wireless service at event venues, especially hotels, where pricing and service speeds can be all over the map. Do not underfund your network services at events.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 3, 2019

It’s more difficult to negotiate prices with a venue that outsources its food and beverage service, as it doesn’t have much control over food options. There’s flexibility in negotiating with a venue that provides in-house food and beverage, however, as it has more control over adjusting menus to cater to the planner’s budget.

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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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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

Facilitate Event Registration If you market your conference effectively, people will want to register to attend. The way you handle this process will set the stage for the entire event. Fortunately, the right event technology will help you streamline registration and ticketing. No pressure!

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Eventscase, the all-in-one event management software, celebrated its 10th anniversary last September. Negotiations to achieve the new investment round started at around the same time. This financial backing will enable the technology company to move forward with a new acquisition strategy that is expected to materialise in 2023.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

The events industry has changed dramatically in the past two years. As the technology sector within the industry grows, many planners are leaving traditional event planning for event technology jobs. They can also pivot to becoming event managers or event marketers.

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Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Millions of unforgettable events start here Make My Diagram 6. of event professionals believe venues need to invest more in event technology for groups and meetings. For starters, respondents show a palpable belief in the power of event technology to streamline and improve events for both parties.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

After the event, event professionals can harness the data mentioned above from the event platform or app to get deep insights into registration, audience engagement, and the success of the event in general. According to Skift Meetings’ research , 52% of event profs define event ROI by staying within their budgets.

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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 30, 2018

But on the other hand, event planners sometimes are not able to pull off all the settings in the set budget which may lead to a minimization in the event ROI. Short lead times and event planners basically revolve around — compromise, negotiations, and smart decisions.

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Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

You event depends on the purpose from a visionary perspective, but when it comes to execution, the realities of what you can accomplish come down to your event budget. But that’s not to say you can’t negotiate. Submit your RFPs & get ready to negotiate. to get a quote on what your event might cost.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Be extra diligent when tracking these common big-ticket items: Venue rental fees Catering for meals, snacks, and receptions A/V equipment rentals and labor Speaker fees and travel expenses Event marketing and promotional costs Printed collateral like signage, programs, and banners Here are some top tips for keeping costs in check: Negotiate discounts (..)

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Eventmobi

JUNE 16, 2023

Get the right tools in place Use proven event technology , email marketing platforms, job boards, analytics tools, and accounting software to streamline operations, enhance attendee experiences, and track revenue generation effectively.

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Negotiation. Negotiation is a valuable life skill. It is also one of the core event planning skills all great event planners possess. Whether it’s a discussion on budgets or timelines, with your clients or vendors, negotiation skills help you better at your job. Four things that can make you a better negotiator: .

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Fork in the Road

AUGUST 7, 2017

Event technology companies often tell me that there is no distinct event technology buyer role within event organizations. While many event planners love and respect new technology, most can’t do anything more than listen to a good pitch. Yes, there are tech-savvy planners in the business.

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