Expo Pass

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Also, what can they do to make negotiating with vendors a breeze? What sort of social media campaign do you need? Search social media to see which vendors were at recent events. Explore the vendor’s website and social media presence. Rehearse your negotiations. Create a connection.

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Negotiating Social Media Contracts Events 145

Attendease

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Promote your event on social media Social media is a fantastic way to get your event out there and reach a larger audience. The key is concentrating on the two or three social media platforms your target attendees use most. ” Need help streamlining your social media promotion?

Social Media 195

Social Media 2028 Advertising Marketing 195

Social Tables

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

Negotiate with vendors. If you have an annual event, try to negotiate a multi-year contract where you get a discount if you commit to exclusively using their business. Use Hootsuite or Storify to create a collage ready to share in real time or on social media after the event. Stretching the Event Budget in Other Ways.

Event Ideas 156

Event Ideas Food and Beverage Social Media Entertainment 156

GEVME

APRIL 25, 2018

Have you ever successfully negotiated a price with an event vendor before? To cut down on costs, consider price negotiations, ask event sponsors for some support, and recruit volunteers. Through the use of social media advertising, email marketing, and surveys, you can close the event in the best possible way. Conclusion.

Corporate Events 224

Corporate Events Event Planning Trade Shows Social Media 224

Picatic by Eventbrite

AUGUST 1, 2019

Vendor negotiations. Last-minute cancellations. Meetings that cut through lunch. Sometimes your schedule just doesn’t allow for the aggressive marketing plan of your dreams. Even so, you don’t need to blow major budget dollars or stare at a screen for hours a day to sell more tickets to your event. In just fifteen minutes a day, […].

Negotiating 170

Negotiating Marketing Meetings Social Media 170

GEVME

MAY 21, 2018

Think about the ways to minimize expenses through sponsorships ; price negotiations; and partnerships with suppliers, vendors, or venue hosts. For instance, you can break the news about your event on social media, email your existing list of clients, or create a worthwhile referral program without paying a cent for it.

Corporate Events 214

Corporate Events Sponsorships Negotiating Social Media 214

Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Some job titles to look out for include: PR contact Social media manager Media/press team Influencer manager Collaborations Talent and brand agent You could look into the company’s website to see if there’s any contact information there. Often, you want to reach out to someone from the marketing department.

Sponsorships 195

Sponsorships Social Media Trade Shows Food and Beverage 195

Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Check out our top 10 strategies for promoting your event on social media. Market and promote the event Next, develop a strategic, multifaceted marketing plan to effectively promote your event across channels. LEARN MORE: Need fresh content ideas?

Corporate Events 195

Corporate Events Food and Beverage Social Media Event Management 195

GEVME

APRIL 9, 2018

Email your contact base, create an attention-grabbing story that can be wrapped into social media posts or other marketing materials, and start promoting. Secret of success: Sharp negotiation skills and the ability to organise events overseas will lead to success. Incentive trips. Costs: $30,000–$2,000,000.

Corporate Events 240

Corporate Events Trade Shows Corporate Meetings Entertainment 240

Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Paje offer well established courses including Sales Excellence, focused on providing sales skills for MICE teams in agencies and venues, all aligned to industry standard benchmarking and best practice.

Consulting 147

Consulting 2007 2010 Hospitality 147

Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Event planners are coordinators, organizers, moderators, and professional negotiators. Negotiation. Event planners must be skilled in the art of negotiation. Grow your reputation.

Negotiating 145

Negotiating Event Planning Education Venues 145

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

If a group is looking to book in 2024, Omni may negotiate contracted rates and concessions if they will book more of their meetings with a sister Omni hotel in future years. “If all the meetings that we have re-scheduled for 2024 come through, we will show a very nice gain in the group market.”

2024 264

2024 Meetings Contracts Hotels 264

Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

It might just be capitalizing on social media to take your event to the next level. But event planners often find social media marketing near the bottom of their to-do list. In face-to-face negotiations with potential partners, Cuban never says yes to a deal when there isn’t commitment on the other end.

Social Media 40

Social Media Event Marketing Marketing Advertising 40

Attendease

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Ensure every member of your event planning team negotiates with vendors and makes an effort to get better pricing. Rather than considering each event finished on the last day, take the opportunity to follow-up with thank you messages, survey requests , or social media posts. Poor budget accountability.

Corporate Events 186

Corporate Events Event Planning Food and Beverage Negotiating 186

Eventinterface

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Your proposal should include a spreadsheet and strong data visuals that outline anticipated attendance, attendance numbers of past events, social media engagement, and so on. At the same time, however, don’t be afraid to negotiate so that what you get out of it is fair for you.

Sponsorships 185

Sponsorships Negotiating Social Media Advertising 185

Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

These goals could include things like: Expected sales or donations New clients or prospects Ticket sales or registrations Total attendee turnout Number of attendees trained or educated Increased mission / brand awareness Marketing objectives (list building, social media mentions, etc.) discounting (early bird, referrals, etc.)

Food and Beverage 207

Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance Entertainment 207

Event Farm

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

The discussion covered all things branding, building personal brands, creating authentic connections in a world dominated by social media and screens, and navigating the workplace as women. On negotiating salary: “Always ask for a number that makes you feel really uncomfortable. You know where you want to be. Just aim high.

Negotiating 57

Negotiating Events Social Media Tech 57

GEVME

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

PRO TIP : Instead of reading reviews on the venue’s social media handles or website, check Google Reviews instead. Discuss the policies and identify the areas of negotiation. Not extensively checking online reviews prior to your booking can also result in some last-minute surprises and service-related issues as well.

Venues 159

Venues Negotiating Social Media Event Planning 159

Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Event marketing (including email and social media marketing). Sharing license and tools may be economical for some organizations, but it may also make it more difficult to switch providers or negotiate prices if you’re dissatisfied since other teams will have to be involved in the decision making. Team management.

Event Management 150

Event Management Management Negotiating Event Technology 150

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. Less negotiating power. It’s a must-have. Nothing is free without a reason! E.g. IT, Marketing, etc.

Event Management 191

Event Management Technology Management Event Apps 191

Endless Events

JANUARY 26, 2018

Another excellent tool you need under your belt is a solid social media strategy. This makes having an active social media presence a non-negotiable these days. Your Complete Social Media Marketing Guidebook. Your best attendees are often glued to Facebook, Instagram, and other networks.

Event Planning Tools 99

Event Planning Tools Event Planning Social Media Food and Beverage 99

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Look for the social-media influencers in your audience and tell the story of what you’re doing and why, he said. When a client objects, saying that it’s too costly, Analog goes to the host venue to negotiate splitting or covering the cost. Make your messaging a visual part of your event.

Sustainability 59

Sustainability Education Entertainment Negotiating 59

Eventtia

JANUARY 28, 2025

Social media engagement: How much buzz did your event generate online? Tease the event on social media. Use a mix of strategiesemail campaigns, social media teasers, influencer partnerships, or even guerrilla marketing tactics like pop-up activations in busy locations. Now, lets get specific.

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Social Media Speakers Tech 62

Eventinterface

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Interpreters are important when you have business negotiations with international participants. They observe proper decorum and have the composure to adapt to different pressures, such as tactics, tensions and negotiation breakdown. In global business settings, interpreters can assist participants in negotiations.

Meetings 113

Meetings Negotiating Social Media Conference 113

Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

. “If you make the headline for your event sound more compelling, you can get more attendance by having the event be shared more and have a higher click-through rate on social media,” says author and event guru Alex Genadinik. Negotiate contracts with ferocity.

Food and Beverage 134

Food and Beverage Negotiating Contracts Venues 134

Eventinterface

AUGUST 30, 2019

If you are able to be flexible on dates, then it’s going to be easier for you to negotiate with venues and take advantage of lower hire rates. SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING. When it comes to getting the word out for as little as possible, then social media is your best friend.

Social Media 100

Social Media Negotiating Advertising Venues 100

Eventinterface

AUGUST 30, 2019

If you are able to be flexible on dates, then it’s going to be easier for you to negotiate with venues and take advantage of lower hire rates. SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING. When it comes to getting the word out for as little as possible, then social media is your best friend.

Social Media 100

Social Media Negotiating Advertising Venues 100

Attendease

APRIL 4, 2024

Relevant KPIs may include the number of registrants, revenue and profit margins, social media impressions and engagement, email open/click rates, and surveys of attendee satisfaction. Negotiate ongoing partnerships with venues and vendors to secure bulk discounts. Leverage solutions that maximize dollars.

Event Management 195

Event Management Management Sustainability Corporate Events 195

Social Tables

AUGUST 31, 2017

Skip negotiations over event perks. During the early stages of the planning, both sides will waste time negotiating prices for these perks that both sides know the hotel is eventually going to offer at some discounted rate. Instead of wasting time, just skip the negotiations. Click To Tweet. Parking vouchers.

Hotels 79

Hotels Marketing Negotiating Social Media 79

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!

Negotiating 78

Negotiating Financial Social Media Transportation 78

Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

But that’s not to say you can’t negotiate. Tips for negotiating a bigger event budget When it comes to negotiating an event budget , the language stakeholders speak most fluently is data. Submit your RFPs & get ready to negotiate. Then comes the most important part. to get a quote on what your event might cost.

Negotiating 141

Negotiating Sponsorships Social Media Education 141

GEVME

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

This may be the first time that they have gotten to know about event organization from your end buy a random Google search, perhaps a post shared by one of their friends or acquaintances on social media or any other traffic source. . They expect to find information, reviews, advice and referrals on social networks.

Event Marketing 156

Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Advertising 156

Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

Talk about the planning process on social media and explain why your followers should attend. That way you can focus on tasks that need human input, like allocating resources and negotiating with sponsors. You’ve also invested in technology to ensure the event runs smoothly. Email your subscribers about the event.

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Conference Management Speakers Event Apps 292

SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Live Coverage via Social Media. Knowledge of the latest social media features. Access to and familiarity with your company’s social media channels and strategy. An understanding of social media conventions, tone and functions. Typically, this is assigned to an individual on your team.

Social Media 91

Social Media Advertising Events Meetings 91

Eventmobi

JULY 13, 2023

Follow people on social media. Social platforms are a gold mine for finding influential voices. Now it’s time to negotiate! Mention your speaker in post-event communications, such as newsletters or social media posts, and express your gratitude there. Explore competitive events. Who are they booking?

Speakers 195

Speakers Advertising Contracts Negotiating 195

Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2020

Craft an email and social media strategy that focuses on answering all of these questions. And in the age of social media, promoting this kind of connection will be one of your biggest strengths. The ability to engage and command undivided attention are two non-negotiable qualities here. Let There Be #Hype!

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Social Media Speakers Negotiating Conference 124

Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Decide your marketing channels to promote your event: social media, email marketing, podcasts, blogs, ads, etc. These may include: Social media. Negotiate higher budgets for upcoming events. Follow the SMART goals tool and decide your criteria for event success. Choose the best way to deliver your content.

Event Marketing 139

Event Marketing Marketing B2B Social Media 139