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Streamlining Internal Communications

Velvet Chainsaw

Make sure that the costs you’re negotiating are comparable or better for your exhibitors. Moving forward, it’s wise to reevaluate these agreements and ensure that you are negotiating favorable pricing for your exhibitors. Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association.

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8 Essentials for a Killer Sponsorship Strategy

SmartMeetings

While the word “sales” may not be used, the duties are often the same—recruiting attendees and sponsors, negotiating with venues and representing the company. Cvent Sponsorship Manager Noel McWilliams and Fazefwd founder Meg Fasy have mastered the art of attracting partners who will support all or part of your agenda. Refer a Friend.

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How To Prepare For A Career In Event Planning

Endless Events

These soft skills help event planners manage everything that goes into event planning, for example choosing a venue, labor costs, attendee engagement, sponsorship opportunities, speaker management, and more. CTSM (Certified Trade Show Marketer) by Exhibitor Magazine. Pursue A Degree In Relevant Fields.

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Room Block Poaching, Deceptive Practices and Consumer Fraud

Connect Your Meetings

Today, poaching is increasingly extending beyond room blocks into exhibitor services, audiovisual, sponsorships and more. venues worldwide, negotiate rates and review contracts at no cost to her client. venues worldwide, negotiate rates and review contracts at no cost to her client.

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An Ode to 40 Women Influencers In the Events Industry

Hubilo Blog

She’s a past president of Meeting Professionals International, Chicago and has been named as one of the 40 under 40 in the meetings industry by Connect magazine in 2015. Awarded as one of the top 100 women who inspire and innovate in 2018 by Smart Meetings Magazine. Judi Holler : Judi is a prolific public speaker and event emcee.

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Five Ways to Earn Income Aside from Registration Fees

InGo

For hotel events, negotiate a small reception at the front desk for VIPs. You can usually get it for free if you know how to negotiate with the sales manager. Sell Sponsorships Sponsorships are a great way to increase revenue on your next event. Guests love it when they sit in the front row. Contact us today!

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10 Famous Event Planners You Should Follow

Event Planning BluePrint

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. Marketing, PR and sponsorship. Great Advice. Sound design.