SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

We’re extremely proud of our editorial, design, marketing and sales departments, and I’m thrilled that Smart Meetings 360 is getting the recognition it deserves. “These victories reinforce our position as the No. 1 resource for meeting planners,” says Marin Bright, CEO and founder of Smart Meetings.

Meetings 40

Meetings Site Selections 2016 2015 40

Endless Events

AUGUST 17, 2018

Eventbrite has compiled some of the most relevant event statistics across various fronts, from event marketing and promotion to social media and technology. B2B events also have their section, and the guide gives a few tips on how to stay afloat now that the market is getting more and more crowded. Click To Tweet. Click To Tweet.

Conference 78

Conference Contracts B2B Speakers 78

ePly

MARCH 18, 2024

From conception to post-event marketing, the planner has to be ready for nearly anything. Site selection: The venue and location must fit the budget and the basic requirements for the event. The venue, food/drink, entertainment, marketing, security, permits, and schedule will all impact the bottom line.

Social Media 62

Social Media Transportation Speakers Negotiating 62

SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

CMP International Standards, for example, are updated every five years to cover the latest in strategic planning, project management, risk management, financial management, human resources, stakeholder management, meeting/event design, site management and marketing. Some topics are evergreen—negotiation, experience design, trends.

Education 80

Education Meetings 2010 Financial 80

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

Nominated by Maureen Sojka, Events Manager, Creative Marketing Alliance — “Lisa took over as the third CSM for this meeting and was able to help me pull off a perfect event for this client. Nominated by Ann Luketic, CMP, Marketing Event Specialist, Progressive Insurance — “Rachel is very professional and detailed. Lisa Chang.

2017 76

2017 Trade Shows Insurance Food and Beverage 76

Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

Once inside Seattle’s styling neighborhoods you will discover unbelievable and delicious restaurants, fun and scrumptious farmers markets, noteworthy and extraordinary museums and outstanding and distinguished theaters and concert halls. When planning a conference in Seattle there really is so much to choose from.

Conference Planning 40

Conference Planning Conference Hospitality Site Selections 40

Plan Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Event websites, online registration, event marketing assistance, discount coupons for local attractions, writing pads, local media contacts, assistance arranging site visits and speakers gifts were other perks of CVB partnership, she explained. “I “Yes I could,” replied the CVB rep. And I could provide welcome bags and signage.”.

Site Selections 28

Site Selections Negotiating Hotels Contracts 28

SmartMeetings

MARCH 7, 2025

Expert negotiator tips for managing policy changes in uncertain times Other than expensive, unreliable Wi-Fi, there are few things meeting professionals hate more than uncertainty. We asked experienced contract negotiators how they are negotiating today and what clauses they are asking for to protect their clients.

Management 52

Management Negotiating Contracts Site Selections 52

SmartMeetings

MARCH 7, 2025

Expert negotiator tips for managing policy changes in uncertain times Other than expensive, unreliable Wi-Fi, there are few things meeting professionals hate more than uncertainty. We asked experienced contract negotiators how they are negotiating today and what clauses they are asking for to protect their clients.

Management 52

Management Negotiating Contracts Site Selections 52

PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2018

A 30-percent drop in revenue will be devastating to the thousands of independent planners who serve association and corporate clients in the site-selection and event-planning process. On one side, site-selection companies allow hotels to run leaner. A Closer Look at the Hotel Commission Model. history.

Site Selections 67

Site Selections Food and Beverage Contracts Negotiating 67

SmartMeetings

JUNE 22, 2017

It starts with site selections—being aware of city and state policies, including laws that could be discriminatory,” Clapes says. Apply the “Force Majeure/Excuse of Performance” clause : Demand this clause during negotiation. Evaluate city policies and attitudes prior to committing. “It Set the Stage for Inclusivity.

Meetings 92

Meetings Site Selections Speakers Negotiating 92

PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 31, 2016

There’s continually a lot of give and take and continually a lot of negotiation. The first strategy meeting was with the city and the city leaders,” said Colette Jones, Destination Cleveland’s vice president of marketing. that February to present to the Republican National Committee’s Site Selection Committee.

2016 40

2016 Social Media Hotels 2014 40