Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2022

Events are ultimately about community building—a gathering of people around a shared goal, idea, market vertical, story or vision. Events offer a key opportunity to impact business outcomes, expand market outreach, increase brand awareness and more. Read More : Harness the Power of Negotiation for Post-Covid Success.

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Event Marketer

JULY 17, 2023

The latter is the definition Purina likes to use when we refer to spaces as ‘pet-friendly.’” Valuska encourages event marketers to ask themselves: “Where are there going to be opportunities for bottlenecks where [dogs] are going to be forced into proximity with other people and other pets? What can we do to avoid those?”

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In this webinar, hosted by Cvent’s Alyssa Peltier and Julie Haddox, share content’s relation to the event marketer and what creating compelling content really means. Harness the Power of Negotiation to Master Your Post-Covid Events Career. Negotiation is an essential skill in business, meetings and life.

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GEVME

APRIL 9, 2018

Here is a comprehensive corporate planning checklist that you can refer to when building events of any size and format: Pick a strategic location. Email your contact base, create an attention-grabbing story that can be wrapped into social media posts or other marketing materials, and start promoting. Business dinners. Incentive trips.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

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. Interest is growing in events that include the participation of event market professionals, along with engaging event sessions. The top 5 event marketing trends.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The standard clauses hes referring to are those strict details found in the force majeure. Despite the event contract process being rushed, since the height of Covid, Grimes says things have relaxed a bitand its better to stay relaxed and negotiate a good contract than to be in a hurry and sign a bad one. Why should they negotiate?

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 28, 2017

According to Abla Doku , Events and Marketing Professional and Visionary behind The A Pulse , the top items to discuss when interviewing event planners for hire are: What is their scope of services? He or she will be able to guide you with your messaging as well as event marketing strategies.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Event marketing and promotion tools help organizers promote their events through email campaigns, social media integration, and analytics. This can result in a loss of market share and reputation. In a market inundated with multiple options, it’s crucial to thoroughly contemplate key factors before settling on a choice.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Negotiation experts share tips for building win-win event contracts The ROI is in the details when drafting a vendor contract. Concessions Worth Asking For in 2024 As the market continues to be tight, planners don’t have quite as much power as they might in a down market, but experts are still finding areas where they can get some relief.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 16, 2023

Non dues revenue refers to the income generated by organizations through sources other than membership fees. Stand out from your competitors with unique member benefits, innovative event activations, personalized experiences, and effective marketing strategies. You don’t have to rely on traditional marketing tactics anymore.

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

Marketing events with various participant tiers. Marketing content that can be reused. Make sure your outline is as thorough as possible because you’ll be using it as your reference point throughout the entire planning process. How you will market your event . What they’re best for. What you need. Hybrid event platform.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Event marketing and promotion tools help organizers promote their events through email campaigns, social media integration, and analytics. This can result in a loss of market share and reputation. In a market inundated with multiple options, it’s crucial to thoroughly contemplate key factors before settling on a choice.

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Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

You can even download a free copy of these simple event statistics to reference anytime. Finding your hotel target market group segment is crucial to success, and it all starts with the type of events that your space is best suited for. Both planners and venues agree, the hotel contract negotiation process could be a lot better.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 2, 2024

From vendor and supplier negotiations to technology investments, we’re here to provide actionable tips and insights to help you optimize your financial performance. Vendor and supplier costs Negotiating better deals with vendors and suppliers can be a game changer when it comes to reducing costs. Get started today!

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

While many will be mindful of basics like marketing and project management, few will know that they have to consider costs involving equipment, labor, and studios. These basics include: Marketing & PR: Through which avenues are you promoting your event? Refer back to the full checklist to know the ballpark figures for each item.

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It also reinforces marketing and branding initiatives geared toward creating cohesive messaging and consistent experiences for your audiences. This ensures better attendance and engagement from your audience and ample time for strategic marketing and promotion. Refer to your past year’s event analysis.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Consider hiring a graphic designer for event marketing materials. 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. Graphic designers. Security personnel.

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Canadian Special Events

JUNE 9, 2017

I always try to remind my clients about the fact that these riders are considered part of the legal binding contract and they are negotiable as long as we negotiate BEFORE SIGNING. Most of the contracts, big acts provide are what I would refer to as “boiler plate” – meaning built for these acts when they tour large venues.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

And don’t forget about measuring the effectiveness of your marketing campaigns, pricing strategies, and operational changes. 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. Get started today! Notice a decline in customer satisfaction?

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Event Industry News

MARCH 6, 2020

The event is often referred to the golden nugget of the holiday where some guests purchase the cruise purely to experience the events and the John Farnham and Singapore GP events held at the iconic Gardens by The Bay, was no exception.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 28, 2017

According to Abla Doku , Events and Marketing Professional and Visionary behind The A Pulse , the top items to discuss when interviewing event planners for hire are: What is their scope of services? He or she will be able to guide you with your messaging as well as event marketing strategies.

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 4, 2019

In this guide we'll look at tips, best practices and examples for creating a reliable event marketing budget in 2019 and beyond. In fact data from the 2019 Event Marketing: Benchmarks and Trends report shows that most businesses are spending nearly a quarter of their marketing budgets on live events. Use Historical Data.

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Social Tables

MARCH 2, 2021

As an event planner, you should include a reference to billing for all reasonable business expenses that may be incurred.” After, carefully document your time and receipts so your records are easy to reference if needed. Beginning wedding planners spend a lot of time networking, marketing , and setting up the basics of their business.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

A long-term event planning timeline refers to a chronological series of events and actions that take place over a period of time. Anchors are non-negotiable deadlines that are often determined by key stakeholders and partners. Make a plan for marketing and event promotion. Decide how you’ll market and promote your event.

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EventUp

JUNE 12, 2019

He explains that to successfully work with a wide range of people, a planner needs to be able to quickly resolve conflicts, be a confident but pleasant negotiator, and have a sense of humor. Did you know that event planning software and analytics tools are a big market for event planning professionals? They can provide references.

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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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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2019

Often venues will give you discounts and pressure you to use In-House AV but realize this is completely negotiable and you do not need to. They will also help negotiate out any unnecessary venue fees. So let’s say, for example, you have a digital marketing conference. Request References.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

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. Refer a Friend. Sponsor propensity relates to what the market is willing to pay. Could the company provide experts for workshops or discounts for consulting?

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Planning Pod

JULY 22, 2024

Here’s how to ensure your audience is impressed at this stage with a smooth and informative experience: Marketing and website: Your website is your digital welcome mat. You can offer exclusive discounts or other perks to repeat clients and those who refer new business. And you know what they say…first impressions last a lifetime.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

A webinar by Skyline Exhibits aimed to answer that, hosted by Sofia Troutman, senior digital marketing and product innovation manager, and Jon Althoff, senior director of global marketing. Their first recommendation was to ask yourself these three questions before you start to plan—and refer to them when you’re making decisions.

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Eventsforce

MAY 22, 2019

This is usually referred to as ‘in kind’ sponsorship. Refer back to your event sponsorship objectives and you will stay on track. When it comes to the ROI discussion, be prepared to negotiate so that both sides are happy. However, money can be provided in other forms and sometimes it will work better.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 4, 2023

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

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Everything is negotiable UNTIL you sign a contract. They will be able to help you negotiate with the venue so that you can use any AV company you want and avoid unnecessary fees. In fact, we think this is very important to negotiate and we created a tool to help you navigate through this process.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

A huge piece of the expected 5-10% increase in meetings and events demand is the escalating willingness of brands to invest in events as a marketing channel. In fact, in a recent event marketing survey , 52% of survey respondents said that event marketing drove more business value than other marketing channels. (To

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Working within the Sales and Marketing department, you’ll bring ideas and play an active part in developing and implementing sales strategies across our portfolio of solutions and aligned with the company’s revenue targets. Team player Calm, presentable and adaptable with excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills.

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Showclix

JUNE 9, 2020

You’ve got the lineup, scheduling, branding, and marketing language ready for your first virtual event, and now it’s time to actively begin promoting it. Fortunately, our event marketing experts have you covered! Brand Ambassador Marketing. But where to begin? Existing Customers. Email Remarketing.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Promotion and marketing: Spreading the word about your event to the right audience is key. Pharma meeting planners are experts in social media marketing, email campaigns, media partnerships, and more to maximize HCP attendance and participation. They can often negotiate better deals and availability.

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