Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Master planner consultants offer 6 tips for negotiating your next corporate event Does this sound familiar? Look for Synergies When Booking Venues For corporate planners aiming to efficiently source for their next event, Shaffer offered up some initial tips. What should you include in the RFP?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 22, 2025

16 at Las Vegas Convention Centers East Hall, took a stab at uncovering the citys past, present and future. In his presentation, Inflection Points, Aguero started by taking the audience back to Las Vegas humble beginnings. For some, Sphere is the greatest live music venue in the world, Walshe said.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2023

3, however, many canceled their plans and venues were moved after a July 19 letter from Unite Here Local 11 to APSA Executive Director Steven Rathgeb Smith called for the group to cancel or relocate their event. These negotiations are a fluid situation that changes daily. A new mechanism will allow panels to move online.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The brand also provides newcomers with a link to the previous years keynote, which is available on-demand, to give them a general idea of how content is presented at the show. And for the opening night concert, which takes place off-site, Salesforce team members meet up with first-timers to guide them to the venue.

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Negotiate You may think ‘negotiate’ and expect this to be right at the beginning of the event planning process, and you’d be entirely right. Just remember that when working on budgets, a bit of extra negotiation at contract stage could be the saviour in your event management skills later down the line.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 8, 2019

You might want to put your best suit on because today we’re talking about hotel contract negotiations! And being a planner is stressful enough as it is, so when you add choosing a venue for your event to the equation, there’s a high probability your heart rate goes up. Can I Negotiate Venue AV Charges?

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 7, 2017

While some event professionals may gleefully embrace the prospect of negotiating contracts for large events, many would rather run for the hills. This will help you understand how the vendor will enhance your event, and what additional items you may need to negotiate. Remember…everything is negotiable! Obtain multiple bids.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 4, 2024

Planners: Do not sign venue contracts for event production, electrical services, internet access, and support services until you read the full document—especially if you are bringing in an outside audiovisual company for the event, which usually results in extra conditions and raises prices for certain elements.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Ensure every member of your event planning team negotiates with vendors and makes an effort to get better pricing. They also address practical needs, like letting attendees know all the essential details (like venue and time) before the event. Poor budget accountability. Too many decision-making layers. Underwhelming event agenda.

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Unique Venues

MAY 19, 2021

AEG Presents Special Event Venues (AEGSEV) Are Springing Back to Life. progresses forward in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, live event venues are getting ready to reopen. ” A great benefit of working with a large, respected group like AEG Presents is that it is a well-oiled machine. As the U.S.

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GEVME

MAY 16, 2018

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.)? The power of negotiation: Your budget may not always be super generous.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Read More: Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract During the open Q&A, planners aired frustrations—contracts are time-consuming already. Insights from the Team at Atlantis Michelle Liu led a comprehensive presentation on Atlantis’s sustainability programs. Pick your battles. What does your group actually need?

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GEVME

MAY 21, 2018

Think about the ways to minimize expenses through sponsorships ; price negotiations; and partnerships with suppliers, vendors, or venue hosts. If you’re planning a charity gala or a holiday celebration, there is definitely a need for some decorations at the venue.

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

These are events where all speakers are physically present at the event venue. These are events where all speakers are physically present at the event venue. These are events where speakers and attendees are physically present at multiple venues (i.e. Multiple venues with strong internet connection.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Remember that time when you presented your contract terms to a vendor—perhaps a hotel, production company, tech provider, off-site venue, or speakers agency—and the vendor simply replied, "Sure, this is fine." Every negotiation has its sticking points, with some more serious than others. Printer-friendly version.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 24, 2019

We all know catering can be the largest expense on the master account, but we don’t realize the several areas that can be negotiated to stretch your catering budget. This is substantially less than the 75 to 80% profit in the rooms department and is enough leeway to allow you to negotiate catering prices for your group.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

There are many in-house audio-visual organizations throughout the country that have a very good reputation for being fair in contract negotiations with their clients. The reality is that YOU as the CUSTOMER have rights during contract negotiations that allow you to CHOOSE your event partners and avoid excessive charges.

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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. Find out in advance how secure the Wi-Fi protocol at the event venue will be. Strategic meeting management is introducing more and more organisations into their work. Customisation.

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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

This kind of conference often features multiple speakers, who each present information on related topics. A well-managed conference tackles relevant topics and presents them in interesting ways. Then send them (or, in some cases, their teams) a personalized invitation to present. It also gives attendees a chance to network.

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EventMB

JUNE 8, 2022

Event industry trade shows such as IMEX in Frankfurt present a unique opportunity to showcase new venue openings. Politicians and policymakers are keen to discuss their visions for attracting delegates to their destinations, while planners seek out the latest and most impressive new venues.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Start with these 7 ideas to negotiate a bigger events budget: 1.) Pro tip: Don’t try to gauge the outcome before trying to negotiate a bigger events budget because it might weaken your case. You’re all on the same team, but like any negotiation, whoever has the most knowledge usually has the most leverage. Click To Tweet.

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GEVME

JANUARY 26, 2021

It takes the best of both worlds, and engages the audience present on the event site, or streaming through a virtual event platform. are typical examples of hybrid events where there is an audience present on the site, as well as audience streaming from over the Internet. . Hybrid Events Have More Scope for Sponsor Opportunities .

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Attendease

OCTOBER 15, 2024

There are so many moving pieces to juggle , from nailing down the budget and finding the perfect venue, to coordinating catering, entertainment, décor, and everything in between. It also lets you lock in the best venues and vendors before dates get snatched up. The good news?

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Participants should submit the full text of their presentation prior to the conference. Copies of the handouts and presentation slides should be available in the interpreters’ workspaces or booths. Ensure that interpreters will have a clear view of the screen during audiovisual presentations.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 21, 2019

What negotiating with hotels boils down to is synchronized value – in other words, you have what they want (occupied guest rooms, meeting space and food and beverage revenue), and they have what you want (a great hotel at a desirable location). If possible, do your negotiations in person or via a video chat. Local attractions.

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GEVME

APRIL 25, 2018

Have you ever successfully negotiated a price with an event vendor before? Corporate events are often organised in foreign cities and countries, which requires you to be super flexible in terms of accommodations and venue booking, finding vendors , exploring the most convenient means of transportation, etc. 30,000 – $1,500 000.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

A bad AV mistake like projectors that stop working during your keynote bringing the presentation to a halt, will make attendees immediately regret coming. In fact, you should ideally hire your AV company before you even sign your venue contract. A good AV company will help you determine if the venue fits your needs and vision.

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Gallus Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Part five: Delivering us your presentation. Thank you once again for agreeing to present a virtual session for INSERT COMPANY. . Before you get started writing and recording your session, we would like to give you some guidance on how best to present and record a virtual session. . Part four: The delivery.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Through our banquet dining program, we also regularly incorporate creative plating options, like Canned Tuna (Bluefin Tuna, Sushi Rice, Ikura, Puff Wild Rice and Micro Wasabi presented in a tin container) and macarons and other mini-pastries presented as a painting with dry ice for dramatic flair.

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Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Each week, we email a short survey to a mix of over 23,000 planners, venues, and hotels. Meanwhile, venue respondents reported that important pieces get lost in endless email chains and cross-functional work can get confusing due to a lack of alignment on priorities across departments.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

She brought top experts to the conversation to share secrets for negotiating, feeling more confident and building a network. Luxury gifting and venues add to the self-care vibe. She connected these go-getters so they could lift each other up. And she treated them to the luxury of time to reflect and create intention.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

It’s split across four key themes: INFORM – INSPIRE – INNOVATE – IMPACT, with a stellar line up of expert speakers covering topics including event security, AI, inclusivity, wellness, experiential design, contract negotiation, sustainability and legacy. And yes, of course there will be dancing!

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The MICE

MARCH 27, 2025

AER partnered with KLM as the main sponsor and chose modern venues that aligned perfectly with its goals. Budget : After the site inspection, AER had the tough choice between impressive but high-priced evening venues. At IMEX Koepelkerk venue was recommended. This turned to be the perfect addition for the gala evening.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 7, 2020

In most scenarios, involving use of presentations, music, any form of entertainment, stage shows or video recording, audiovisual assistance is almost always necessary. What are hidden costs planners should be aware of when negotiating audiovisual contracts? Should you ask how new the equipment is and negotiate on that?

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Promotion – Will marketing or promotional efforts be required Geographical radius – What region or area will you be attracting attendees from Content – What type of content fits the purpose and audience needs (speakers, presentations, entertainment, etc.) Step 5 – Book a fitting venue and event date.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Unrelated to this news I was already starting to see people saying, “Wow, it just feels like hotels and venues and in-house AVs are bending a lot less. You can negotiate these contracts. Brandt Krueger: All of that was negotiable. Planners that know how to negotiate. This is non-negotiable. Walk away then.

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Maybe it’s venue rental, marketing expenses, speaker fees, technology requirements, accessibility support, or catering costs. Maintain open lines of communication with potential sponsors throughout the whole negotiation process. Signage Display sponsor logos on banners, posters, and directional signage throughout the event venue.

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