EventBank Insights

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Cost Capacity Location Transportation Wifi Amenities Ambiance Layout Insurance Timeframe. However, if you can be flexible on the date of the event, don’t be afraid to negotiate. Transportation and Parking. Another aspect to take into consideration is transport links to and from the event venue. Quick Reads.

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Venues Insurance Transportation Events 106

QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Know how to negotiate. Step 7: Arrange for transportation and accommodation. Next, if your event is going to require transportation and accommodation for guests, now is the time to start making arrangements. Start by getting quotes from different transportation companies and hotels in the area. Be creative.

Corporate Events 105

Corporate Events Event Planning Negotiating Trade Shows 105

Capterra Event Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Marketing ( social media marketing software , print materials and design work, registration management software ). Entertainment (musicians/DJ, speaker fees, associated housing and transportation costs). Nearly everyone has a cell phone ( 92% of American adults ) and a social media profile of some kind ( 81% of Americans ).

Social Media 110

Social Media Advertising Food and Beverage Speakers 110

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

QC Event School

JUNE 13, 2022

Negotiation Skills. 4 – Negotiation Skills as an Event Planner. In addition to communication skills, the ability to negotiate is another one of the must-have skills every event planner needs. The fact is, a decent portion of your job will involve negotiating with vendors, suppliers, and venues! Communication Skills.

Negotiating 105

Negotiating Events Event Planning Management 105

Eventsforce

JUNE 12, 2019

We also look at some cool new event marketing tools from social media giants, Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram, and the launch of a new online portal that is a lot like a Craigslist for cancelled meetings and events. Then, potential buyers can contact the reseller and negotiate for the contract.

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Tech Contracts Social Media Event Tech 82

Brown Paper Tickets

MARCH 30, 2018

Decide how much you can spend on performers, vendors and venues before going into negotiations so you don’t sink into debt. Check out the parking and/or public transportation situation. Budgeting isn’t the fun, creative part of festival event planning, but it is imperative, especially for larger events. Be realistic.

Food and Beverage 78

Food and Beverage Negotiating Social Media Transportation 78

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

You also need the crowd that goes with it, aka social media, and the online influencers who lead them. You’ll need to learn how to negotiate venue concessions, automate RFP creation and know how to get discounts for having flexible event dates. However, technology alone won’t cut it.

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Tech Event Tech Venues Events 93

Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Look into associated costs like food and beverage, AV, and parking – are these included, where can you negotiate? Negotiate terms and specifics with the venue. Event Technology Event apps, live streaming, and social media walls are changing how attendees experience events. Check venue availability and pricing.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Speakers 78

Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Look into associated costs like food and beverage, AV, and parking – are these included, where can you negotiate? Negotiate terms and specifics with the venue. Event Technology Event apps, live streaming, and social media walls are changing how attendees experience events. Check venue availability and pricing.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Speakers 78

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

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. Promotion and marketing: Spreading the word about your event to the right audience is key.

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Event Management 2023 Management Healthcare 130

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

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 Social Profiles: Set up or adapt social media profiles for your event.

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Event Planning Retail Social Media Speakers 88

EventBank Insights

JANUARY 9, 2019

Possibly by subscribing to newsletters, sharing the event on social media, and other tertiary ways of giving you value. Don't even bother getting on the phones unless your audience is solely 40+ years old in demographics.Here's where you start: Social Media Get your organization on social media if it already isn't.

Event Planning 103

Event Planning Social Media Speakers Marketing 103

EventUp

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Depending on whether your attendees will be doing many offsite activities, you’ll want to position the conference to be within easy reach of public transportation, nearby eateries, and those entertainment essentials conference-goers look for with their after-hours free time.

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Conference Venues Wireless Hotels 78

ePly

MARCH 18, 2024

Transportation: Transportation can include anything from shuttles to parking. Talent: If your event features keynote speakers, entertainment, or conference leaders, you’ll need to negotiate the terms long before the event. social media posts, photo pages, etc.). tornado, hurricane, etc.),

Social Media 62

Social Media Transportation Speakers Negotiating 62

Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 27, 2018

Negotiation capabilities. · First and the most important thing is parking spaces, transportation availability, distance to airports and railway stations. Food is a major attraction, for example, at IMEX many people flooded the social media with the pictures of the delicious treats being served to them. . Powder rooms.

Venues 80

Venues Management Food and Beverage Event Apps 80

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Determine your must-have needs from a venue before negotiating and committing to a venue. Decide on an event theme Develop an event name, logo, tagline, and hashtags Develop an event website (with an online registration function) Create social media profiles Develop a publicity plan. Shortlist potential venue selections.

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Sponsorships Food and Beverage Social Media 62

ePly

JANUARY 27, 2024

Begin by itemizing all potential expenses, including digital advertising, print materials, social media promotions, and any other channels relevant to your strategy. Social media, blogging, DMing industry influencers, and even a daring display in the center of your city. Post regularly and often to keep the ball rolling.

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Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Trade Shows 62

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

EXVO can replicate the look and feel of your in-person venue or transport your event into any dream destination in 3D. Feature : If fully immersive 3D is among your non-negotiables for your event platform, EXVO just might be the right fit for you. Building events since : 2019. Albert’s Aha! The Endless team is technology-agnostic.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Working with an agency can help save time and money due to the company’s efficiencies, negotiating expertise, and vendor relationships/purchasing power. and transportation options. At Castle, our team is well versed and/or certified in event sustainability.

Event Management 52

Event Management Management Sustainability Food and Beverage 52

Nuila Events LLC

JUNE 25, 2017

From the budget to the registration, from the venue booking to the catering, from the transportation to the conference material, and even up to the sponsors, there’s so much to get ready! Can you give them a dedicated eBlast or Social Media post to your followers? Hand out marketing materials? Also - talk in marketing lingo.

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Sponsorships Negotiating 2018 Social Media 45

Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Negotiate contracts with various vendors, hotels, caterers, and speakers. Coordinate transportation. Based on the type of audience, you need to prepare promotional material and share it on social media, email marketing, and other channels. Click as many photographs as possible and post them on social media.

Event Planning 52

Event Planning Corporate Events Social Media Contracts 52

Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Event planners also handle logistics like transportation and accommodations. To get the CMP title, a person must show that they are good at negotiating contracts, planning events, managing risks, and marketing. So, the program covers a wide range of topics, such as web design, social media, and event marketing.

Event Planning 48

Event Planning Social Media Contracts Negotiating 48

Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2021

For in-person attendees, some key accessibility considerations include: Accessible parking options and public transportation availability Priority seating Accessibility for wheelchairs Assisted listening and/or interpreter Ramp access. live pools), social media wall, digital swag bags, and other tools that can improve the guest experience.

2022 62

2022 Social Media Sponsorships Food and Beverage 62

ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

Other factors to consider when selecting a venue include helpful on-site amenities, available parking, proximity to public transportation, and general ease of accessibility. Depending on your target consumer, you may want to send out a standard press release to any number of print and broadcast media outlets.

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Negotiating Events Event Planning Tools 62

All Seated

JUNE 11, 2023

They can also be used on websites, social media, and other marketing materials to promote the venue to more people. Google Maps can also provide information about nearby attractions, restaurants and transport links, which are all critical factors in your clients’ decision making.

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Venues Social Media Technology Fashion 36

Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

February Pubcon Local Professional Services Conference February 27 - 28, 2023 – Austin, TX Pubcon Local Professional Services Conference is the premier search and social media conference and expo. Social Media Week May 16 - 18, 2023 – New York, NY Social Media Week (SMW) is the leading event for leaders in digital marketing.

2023 52

2023 Conference Healthcare B2B 52

EventPlanning

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Use some negotiation skills to get the group discount at an even lower price! Then call your friends or use your social media to spread the word about your idea for an awesome group activity. Reach out to these executives on social media or email, and let them know that you are available to plan events for their company.

Event Planning 40

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Events 40

Event Guru

MAY 5, 2023

Event planners must work closely with both the non-profit organization and the artists’ management to negotiate contracts and ensure that everyone is aligned on the event’s goals and expectations. These events often involve coordinating accommodations, transportation, and activities for groups of varying ages and interests.

Fashion 40

Fashion Sports Entertainment Education 40

SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

They can provide features like personalized schedules, live polling, Q&A sessions, and social media integration that make the attendee experience more immersive and interactive. Get quotes from different vendors and negotiate the best deals. Negotiate the best rates and reserve your date as far in advance as possible.

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2023 Technology Event Apps Social Media 130

TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This enables organizers to devise backup plans, forge partnerships, and negotiate favorable deals with vendors to ensure that the event stays on track throughout planning and execution. An early start means more time to shop around for bargains, establish partnerships and negotiate with vendors.

Negotiating 113

Negotiating Financial Food and Beverage Sponsorships 113

Planning Pod

JANUARY 25, 2017

Social media marketing/mentions. In-kind sponsorship opportunities (this could be a long list but can include food, beverage, printing, a/v, entertainment, transportation, decor/floral, PR, etc.). Make first contact via email and social media (not phone calls). Website marketing. Email marketing.

Sponsorships 129

Sponsorships Social Media Negotiating Marketing 129

Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The top considerations when choosing your next bleisure event location includes safety, costs, access to all forms of transport, weather and climate, cultural impact, and availability of lodging. Event apps, trackers and sensors, wearables, event kiosks, social media, and similar sources can all be tapped to get the information you need.

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2019 Sustainability Events Travel 134

Nuila Events LLC

JULY 25, 2016

For best results, research your audience before booking a venue – will there be catering, alcohol, technology, a block of rooms, transportation. search engine optimization, social media, content marketing), you may still need someone knowledgeable to handle these responsibilities – either in your company or, even better, in that business.

Event Planning 45

Event Planning Venues Events Negotiating 45

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2025

JetBlue Fined $2 Million for Chronically Delayed Flights The Department of Transportation (DOT) is demanding a hefty fine from JetBlue after the airline operated chronically delayed flights in 2022 and 2023. As of today, only 24 of the Park City Mountain Resorts 41 lifts are operating, and just 75 of the ski area’s 346 runs are open.

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Travel Airlines Tourism Negotiating 223

PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 31, 2016

There’s continually a lot of give and take and continually a lot of negotiation. Destination Cleveland coordinated with airport staff and transportation providers across the city to make sure the airport-to-hotel experience was as seamless as possible. “We Gilbert sang the praises of his team’s social-media command center. “It

2016 40

2016 Social Media Hotels 2014 40

PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

Hotels were a recurring topic, as planners noted a decrease in the ability to negotiate contracts, along with pressures associated with lowered commissions and increased competition for space. When Marriott-owned organizations are the only game in town, your choices and the ability to negotiate goes down to zero. Hotel negotiations.

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Food and Beverage Meetings Negotiating Hotels 91