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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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.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

A keynote speaker that connects with the audience can be the difference between an event that is memorialized in tweets and snaps for years to come and one that is forgotten before the pen in the swag bag runs out of ink. By locating the right keynote speaker , you’re ensuring an entertaining and informative event. Negotiating 101.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue. How to find and choose a venue. The type of event.

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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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Attendease

APRIL 4, 2024

Think through the resources, staff, budget, venue size, marketing channels, etc., Embrace scalable venues and formats The right venues and formats will make running larger or concurrent events much smoother. You can even embrace a “hub and spoke” model with smaller satellite venues feeding into a main event hub.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 30, 2024

They have the power to negotiate multiple concessions. For example: If you’re negotiating a contract in 2024 for a 2027 meeting, lock in menu pricing based on current prices. For example: If you’re negotiating a contract in 2024 for a 2027 meeting, lock in menu pricing based on current prices. This see significant savings.

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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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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

Finding a conference venue is a lengthy and detailed process. How do you find the right speakers? Which venue will be available? The main component of a conference is the venue, it’s where the main show takes place! Finding the perfect conference venue can be challenging. How many attendees will you invite?

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 13, 2019

See also : Win at Negotiating AV Services with Hotels. However, since that’s not the world most of us inhabit, here are a few tips I’ve picked up from meeting planners over the course of my 14 years as a keynote speaker. Negotiate Your AV Costs Before Signing a Contract. See also : How to Master the Art of Negotiating.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Effectively manage the event budget Based on your strategic plan, develop a realistic, line-item budget covering all aspects of the event — venue, vendors, security, food and beverage, staffing, swag, and the dozens of other expenses that pop up. It’s crucial to monitor expenses closely and adhere to the budget to ensure financial stability.

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Expo Pass

MARCH 22, 2023

From venues to staffing and all the details in between, it can almost feel like you’re about to burst from thinking about it all. Use that to make decisions about advertisement, venue design, speaker selection, and even catering. We recommend choosing your venue first, as this will have a huge impact on the rest of your budget.

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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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Best Corporate Events

OCTOBER 25, 2022

If you organize corporate or collegiate events, chances are you’ve hired keynote speakers and understand their importance. Keynote speakers typically kick off events and are vital in setting the tone. A competent keynote speaker will bring energy, enthusiasm, and entertainment. What (Exactly) is a Keynote Speaker?

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Best Corporate Events

OCTOBER 25, 2022

If you organize corporate or collegiate events, chances are you’ve hired keynote speakers and understand their importance. Keynote speakers kick-off events and are vital in setting the tone. A competent keynote speaker will bring energy, enthusiasm, and entertainment. What (Exactly) is a Keynote Speaker?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Consider multi-year contracts: Finding new venues every year can be time consuming for all parties involved. Most properties will negotiate for a lower price if they can lock in the business for two or three years. Always pre-con: Before the official event date arrives, smooth out any potential hiccups with the heads of the venue.

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Food and Beverage Negotiating Contracts Speakers 88

Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

Book vendors and venues for multiple events. Long ago when I ran a marketing agency, I was accustomed to contracting with a vendor for a specific use on a specific project and then negotiating with them for that particular deal, hoping they would come down in price for the promise of more business from me down the road.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

If you want to go around the world, there’s the free report about the 25 Best Event Venues and Destinations in 2018, which takes you from Anaheim to Singapore. 9 Ways You Can Collect Accurate Data with Venue Sourcing Solutions. Thankfully, technology is here to save the day through the power of venue sourcing solutions.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 7, 2017

While there’s no foolproof way to know, here are ten signs that the speaker you’re thinking of retaining will be just fine: 1. A professional speaker recognizes the importance of accessibility and thus offers you a direct phone line. Going further, many speakers also offer their home number. Is highly accessible.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

There are WAY too many variables to cover and every venue is going to be different. Livestream or have speakers? When you prioritize traffic you allowing WiFi to allow more important traffic such as a keynote speaker or Livestream to use more bandwidth over an attendee watching in the audience. Venue Negotiations .

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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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SmartMeetings

MAY 7, 2020

Often people think projectors, microphone, speakers and lighting, but there’s a lot more there,” Granek says. 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? AV May Be Bigger Than You Think. The price may go up.”.

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GEVME

JANUARY 26, 2021

Through hybrid events, you make it easy for people who want to attend your event but cannot make it to the physical venue, and for people who want to try out your event without investing a lot of resources and efforts from their side. . Going hybrid enables lesser people to travel to the venue, so lesser overall carbon footprint.

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Endless Events

MARCH 10, 2020

We’ve covered topics such as how to plan an event without visiting the venue , how Virtual Reality can impact the events industry , and much more. 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.

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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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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. Identify your needs You might start by asking: how do I find sponsors for an event? Going virtual?

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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.

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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 8, 2019

. “One of the things that I always do when I’m working with a new client is (…) I remove any references to specific equipment, any references to specific types of speakers or projectors or things like that”, says Brandt. How to Win at Negotiating AV Prices for Events . Can I Negotiate Venue AV Charges?

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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. In-person events are all about human connection.

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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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SmartMeetings

MARCH 25, 2021

The venue should agree to hold harmless, indemnify and agree to defend the group from asserted claims, judgments and liabilities from failure to comply with agreed-upon protocols and standards. Hotels have been a little more flexible about attrition during Covid when the alternative is canceling, but this is always open to negotiation.

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EventUp

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

The venue is just one component of a successful conference, but it may be the most important. Perfect pricing is usually the first thing people think of when making the list of venue “must-have’s.” ” Unfortunately, there’s a lot that goes into setting the price for a venue. Accessibility.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

In fact, you should ideally hire your AV company before you even sign your venue contract. If you hire them before the venue they can be your advocate in finding the best location for your event. A good AV company will help you determine if the venue fits your needs and vision. We’ve seen venue WiFi costs grow astronomically.

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Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Event planning is a fun and rewarding career, and becomes so much easier once you take the time to learn and develop your skills in negotiation, communication, budgeting (the most successful event planners do this really well) and project management. Review event venue choices. Determine your event entertainment and/or speakers.

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Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

And to create an experience, every little piece of the event needs to map back to the purpose, from the venue to the food. 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.

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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. Venue Rental. Revenues and expenses: Registration: $20. Variable costs: $10/person.

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