Eventtia

JANUARY 28, 2025

Picture this: Your keynote speaker calls to cancel five days before your event. Prepare for the unexpected: A speaker no-show? Pre-Event Preparation : Turn up marketing, confirm speakers, finalize partnerships, and tweak ticket pricing for maximum attendance. Social media engagement: How much buzz did your event generate online?

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Social Media Speakers Tech 62

Attendease

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Ensure every member of your event planning team negotiates with vendors and makes an effort to get better pricing. Look for ways to keep attendees engaged and interested with fresh, relevant content and speakers, presenters, professionals or trainers. Poor budget accountability. Too many decision-making layers. Poor on-site experience.

Corporate Events 186

Corporate Events Event Planning Food and Beverage Negotiating 186

Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Include logistical details, session descriptions, speaker bios, FAQs, and personalized calls-to-action to drive conversions. Check out our top 10 strategies for promoting your event on social media. Pssst, event marketing software can help with this.) LEARN MORE: Need fresh content ideas?

Corporate Events 195

Corporate Events Food and Beverage Social Media Event Management 195

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.)

Food and Beverage 206

Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance Entertainment 206

Expo Pass

JUNE 26, 2024

Creating a fantastic speaker lineup is one of the most crucial parts of planning a successful event! The right speakers can draw crowds and inspire your audience, all while electrifying your event goals. In this guide, we’ll walk you through six essential steps in curating an engaging and impactful speaker lineup.

Speakers 78

Speakers Social Media Contracts Negotiating 78

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. Participants can also interact with speakers. Live hybrid events.

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Event Planning Speakers Event Apps Venues 246

Endless Events

MARCH 10, 2020

What we found is that it really does us no good to source the speakers more than six months out because something will come up then they’re not able to do it. I would say it takes about two hours per speaker that you have. Even as simple as telling our webinar speakers, okay, you have to turn your camera on.

Speakers 159

Speakers Education Social Media Events 159

SmartMeetings

JANUARY 24, 2018

One of the oldest tricks in the event professional’s bag is booking a big-name speaker to get people in the seats. Nancy Lauterbach, co-founder of Michigan-based RedPropeller Speakers Bureau, stresses the importance of doing due diligence on everything from accusations of sexual or other misconduct to inappropriate social media activity.

Speakers 58

Speakers Contracts Negotiating Banking 58

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. Or that a popular speaker doesn’t resonate the same way virtually vs. in person. Leverage solutions that maximize dollars.

Event Management 195

Event Management Management Sustainability Corporate Events 195

Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2020

Keep the hype alive by sending out relevant information about the event – who are the speakers? 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.

Social Media 124

Social Media Speakers Negotiating Conference 124

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

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 189

Event Management Technology Management Event Apps 189

EventBank Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Leverage your speakers in your email. If you're running a much larger event, list all your main speakers and use it to show your event's clout in your industry, and if it's a small event, make sure you really leverage your main speaker's background and talents. Put their faces up front, and use it to your advantage.

Marketing 113

Marketing Social Media Speakers Negotiating 113

SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

Congresses, medical standalones, cycle meetings, speaker training, town halls – the possibilities for in-person events are endless in the pharmaceutical industry. You can see demonstrations, ask questions, and engage with speakers and other attendees. Get quotes from different vendors and negotiate the best deals.

2023 130

2023 Technology Event Apps Social Media 130

Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Under this section of your list, you can add details such as research costs of rentals or negotiate a discount with vendors. A themed invitation and social media posts create eager anticipation and set the tone for the future event. Be ready to work with speakers and entertainers.

Event Planning 137

Event Planning Social Media Entertainment Event Design 137

EventBank Insights

JANUARY 22, 2019

Gather Your Speaker Bios, Headshots, social media accounts, etc This will be used on marketing materials to help give credibility to the content providers of your event. ? Publish Blogs online to share on social media ? Create Press list & prepare Press Release all media kit materials (e.g.,

Event Planning 74

Event Planning 2019 Social Media Negotiating 74

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 133

Food and Beverage Negotiating Contracts Venues 133

Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 12, 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 150

Event Management Management Event Apps Negotiating 150

Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 12, 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 150

Event Management Management Event Apps Negotiating 150

Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

Fixed costs: $1,600 (includes room rental, AV, speaker costs, F&B, staff, etc.). PCMA suggests spending 55% of your budget on F&B, AV and speaker/entertainment as these items have a direct impact on the overall attendee experience. Negotiate speaker contracts carefully and be clear about expenses speakers can claim.

Food and Beverage 153

Food and Beverage Meetings Financial Advertising 153

Endless Events

MAY 27, 2020

They’re a safe way to ensure money is coming through the door, and planners have dedicated a fair chunk of their time to perfecting the art of negotiating good sponsorship deals. No, this is a full-scale virtual event, with incredible speakers, talented entertainers, valuable resources, Q&A sessions, exhibitions, and more.

Sponsorships 111

Sponsorships Social Media Speakers Entertainment 111

Unique Venues

OCTOBER 29, 2024

By clearly understanding their objectives, hosts can negotiate more effectively with venue providers, securing valuable extras like equipment rentals, staff assistance, or extended setup and breakdown times. Social media platforms, email newsletters, and campus flyers are key tools to spread the word.

Social Media 36

Social Media Venues Entertainment Negotiating 36

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

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Pharma companies use social media, search engine marketing, and their own websites to connect with both professionals and patients. When sponsoring or attending conferences, symposiums, and other live engagements, companies must follow rules around giveaways, presentations, booth activities, and speaker programs.

Marketing 130

Marketing Social Media Healthcare Advertising 130

Guidebook

JULY 17, 2016

Use your pre-event survey to get prospective attendees to vote on topics, speakers, workshops and more. Highly organized, with outstanding negotiation skills and a great customer service focus, Romy also trains and guides the Project Coordinators, and oversees all elements of the registration and housing databases. Mark Knowles.

Event Planning 146

Event Planning Event Apps Speakers 2004 146

SmartMeetings

APRIL 19, 2021

Or maybe new regulations will be triggered, requiring you to rearrange how your event works because a hall that should seat 200 people will only seat 50 with appropriate social distancing. You might have booked a speaker, for instance, only for them to have a family crisis that means they’re unavailable. Insurance Must-Haves.

Insurance 124

Insurance Financial Social Media Banking 124

Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Another addition to consider would be staging; your key speakers will need to be seen to deliver with full effect. Rules and regulations are a huge part of event planning; licences, permits, and insurance are all non-negotiables that need to be sorted ahead of any event taking place. Are you fully organised?

Insurance 130

Insurance Entertainment Negotiating Social Media 130

Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

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. It’s a fast-paced work environment and it requires undivided attention. Pursue A Degree In Relevant Fields. But how do you get started?

Event Planning 133

Event Planning Government 2014 Event Management 133

Eventmobi

JUNE 16, 2023

When a low budget is a big factor, associations can explore cost-effective alternatives, seek partnerships and sponsorships, and invest in low-cost marketing tactics (like organic social media or comarketing) to overcome budget limitations. Too many ideas A surplus of ideas can lead to scattered efforts and a lack of focus.

Sponsorships 195

Sponsorships Financial Social Media Conference 195

SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Know what you have to offer (social media hits and access to attendees, for example). Presenters and Speakers. How do you find a great speaker? National Speaker’s Association and speakers bureaus are also great resources. Never underestimate the power of social media. Here are some key steps.

Social Media 68

Social Media Sponsorships Speakers Contracts 68

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Communications – For event collaboration and communication via email and text messaging among team members, contractors, vendors and speakers as well as with attendees. It also offers event marketing tools for email blasts and social media integration plus metrics tools for referral tracking, link tracking and custom reporting.

Event Management 112

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 112

Eventsforce

JANUARY 14, 2021

Sales, Persuasion and Negotiation . We are all persuading and negotiating with each other throughout our day to day activities. Selling, negotiating and persuading skills are crucial in a world where the events landscape has changed beyond recognition. Let’s take a look. The ability to sell is within each one of us. Risk Taking.

Event Planning 109

Event Planning 2021 Negotiating 2020 109

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event? Agree upon the KPIs to track the event’s performance, including customer footfall, social media mentions, number of sales, and more. In retail, you can plan teaser ads, social media campaigns, or influencer partnerships.

Event Planning 88

Event Planning Retail Social Media Speakers 88

Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. Look into associated costs like food and beverage, AV, and parking – are these included, where can you negotiate? Will you have paid speakers, performers, or special guests?

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Speakers 78

Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. Look into associated costs like food and beverage, AV, and parking – are these included, where can you negotiate? Will you have paid speakers, performers, or special guests?

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Speakers 78

Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Some seating issues we heard back about in our seating survey included participants having trouble understanding the layout, not being connected enough to the speaker, and needing more spatial/seating flexibility for networking. 88% of event profs believe social media has raised the expectations for F&B at events.

Hotels 149

Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating Venues 149

Event Industry News

MARCH 6, 2020

In our tech-savvy, social media crazed world, it is imperative that we enable ourselves to find new and exciting ways to keep delegates minds actively engaged throughout the event to spark interest and intrigue.

B2C 97

B2C B2B Negotiating Venues 97