GEVME

JUNE 2, 2020

In this blog post, Katya shares her views and how she runs virtual events as a digital event manager answering questions from the webinar attendees, which were not covered during the episode. They are not really able to listen to the content of the main webinar because of the meeting rooms. Director of Events at Product School.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2024

Force m ajeure and clauses to keep in your next contract Watch the full webinar here. It depends on your ability to negotiate and how much leverage you have, how much you want the property and how much the property wants you.” Contracts are the life blood of the meeting industry. Smart Meetings sat down with Darryl B.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 29, 2016

Here’s what some organizers are asking for and getting: Pre-Event Content Marketing – Customized promotional video or interview, webinar, article contribution for newsletter, blog, podcast or magazine, social channel engagement. Develop a list of prioritized concessions (value adds), just like you would for hotel negotiations.

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Arlo Training & Events Software

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Step Two: Dont Overlook the Value of Education In an industry as complex and rapidly evolving as construction, continual learning is non-negotiable. The post Webinar Recap: How to Build an Exceptional Member Experience appeared first on Arlo Training Management Software.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 9, 2019

The fine print for negotiating win-win agreements. In a recent Smart Meetings webinar, “ A Legal Guide to Partnering with Suppliers ,” Lisa Sommer Devlin, a 25-year veteran hospitality contracts lawyer, shared key insights into negotiating win-win agreements with suppliers. But writing them can be a tricky business.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

Listen to the entire webinar here. To help planners avoid the inevitable headache, Smart Meetings sat down with Huong Nguyen, CEO and founder of Shiloh Events , to find the best path forward for meeting planners looking for the right event tech for their needs. Nguyen posed a few questions for planners to ask themselves.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 21, 2019

Webinar live date: June 13, 2019 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Webinar live date: June 13, 2019 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. There are unfamiliar challenges when negotiating and contracting with foreign hotels, convention centers, and other vendors; different cultures to understand; and potential risks to be explored. This webinar is for U.S.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

According to recent Smart Meetings webinar hosts Elaine Williams and Sallee Pavlovich, however, the answers are right at planners’ fingertips. Due to the cycle of the market, business conditions for hotels are currently favorable, leading to tougher negotiations and competition for planners in the next few years.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2023

Internal Expectations The changing negotiating landscape makes it important for meeting planners is to communicate with leadership so everyone has realistic expectations of what to expect while building a budget. Building off existing relationships can be helpful in negotiating costs. Also, negotiate gracefully.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 17, 2019

Webinar live date: July 23, 2019 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Webinar live date: June 23, 2019 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. While most planners are becoming savvy in terms of what and how much to order, Wi-Fi is still largely uncomfortable to negotiate for and manage onsite. Sponsored by: Register for the webinar below:

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Risk management is a dedicated preparedness rather than simply a mental exercise, according to Lisa Sommer Devlin, the most recent Smart Meetings webinar host. Though it may seem antithetical, Devlin contends that meeting hotels halfway, and acknowledging their risk, can lead to better negotiations and deals overall. Legal Risks.

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Connect Your Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Register for “How to Negotiate Wi-Fi Prices” webinar. Wi-Fi fees are negotiable and there are ways to cut costs! From simple steps to negotiation tips, he lays it all out there. After the webinar, you’ll be on your way to breaking through the costs and saving money on your hotel event Wi-Fi.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

These translations are taken from University of Hawaii law professor John Barkai’s “The 36 Chinese Strategies Applied to Negotiation”: Tune in for More Negotiation Tips. Central time, business-event professionals can hear more of Leonie McKeon’s insights into e ective negotiation in a complimentary PCMA webinar.

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Event Farm

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

We’ve covered in previous blog posts how we’re thinking about and planning our WCW events , and we’ll continue to do more of that—like when we host a webinar about it next week, which you can register for by clicking here. On negotiating salary: “Always ask for a number that makes you feel really uncomfortable. Just aim high.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Join us for a 30-minute webinar with a 20+ year event industry veteran! 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. Digital signage.

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Attendease

OCTOBER 9, 2024

You can also run co-branded ads together or negotiate affiliate marketing deals where they earn a commission for any tickets sold through their unique referral link or code. Host webinars and live Q&A sessions Hosting webinars and live Q&A sessions allows you to connect directly with potential attendees and sell more tickets online.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

A recent survey of more than 200 business-event planners by Global DMC Partners found that their top five challenges this year are adapting to higher costs; finding availability; budget management; timely approval from internal decisionmakers; and contract negotiations. Sound familiar? Ask a lot of questions before you sign the contract.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 24, 2018

Register for “How to Negotiate AV Prices for Events” Having great audiovisual is expected at events, but the prices can sometimes be unexpected. As more planners look for high-quality AV for their meetings, negotiating the right price is sometimes the deciding factor for them when it comes to booking a hotel or convention center.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 23, 2019

Intercultural consultant Craig Shim will facilitate this interactive session to help develop your international negotiation skills when dealing with businesses from other cultures. Increase your ability to build trust and negotiate effectively with collaborators from other countries.

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Expo Pass

JULY 2, 2024

Our recent webinar, Smart Planning for Destination Events , was hosted by our spectacular team and featured two experts in destination events. When negotiating your venue contracts, try to get free WiFi or, if not free, negotiate a more manageable price. The post Smart Planning for Destination Events (Webinar Recap).

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SmartMeetings

JULY 25, 2019

In Smart Meetings’ latest webinar, Erin Wendell, senior director of event management at Maritz Travel, shared her tips and tricks when working with all-inclusive properties for incentive programs. During your two- or three-night site inspection and prior to signing a contract, Wendell’s smart tip is “ negotiate, negotiate, negotiate.

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Gallus Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

If you have ever watched a virtual summit, or perhaps a series of webinars, you will know that it is tough to feel engaged. . In fact we advise that you avoid this “webinar” style presentation. . It is possible that you can sit and still have a session that doesn’t resemble a webinar, but it is a little harder. .

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Eventinterface

MAY 7, 2018

Join our complimentary webinar on Thursday, May 17 at 11:00 a.m. This webinar is a must attend for any professional meeting planner or marketer responsible for hiring speakers. A best-selling author and standing-ovation speaker on sales, marketing and negotiation, his work has earned international acclaim.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 19, 2019

Writing contracts and negotiating terms with suppliers can be tricky. In a recent Smart Meetings webinar, veteran hospitality contracts attorney Lisa Sommer Devlin shared some tips for creating win-win contracts. Sommer Devlin says it’s better to negotiate amounts at the beginning rather than adding extra terms later.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 8, 2019

However, corporate negotiated hotel programs can be complex, particularly in a time of supplier consolidation, new technologies, shifting hotel distribution and revenue management strategies and the growth of private lodging options (think Airbnb and HomeAway). Tips and best practices surrounding negotiations. Date: May 28, 2019.

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Endless Events

MARCH 10, 2020

“So over the last, I would say three to four years, we have increased the number of webinars that we have”, she explains. “Live webinars in addition to the summits where we do three hours of education, we now teach the majority of all of our certificate sessions online. So our webinars actually are just an hour long.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 10, 2018

Webinar live date: June 21, 2018 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Webinar live date: June 21, 2018, 2018 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. During this one-hour webinar, you’ll: Understand today's trends that impact international meeting management. Review key questions to include on your RFP process and specific negotiations and contract tips.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Webinars that provide CEU credits are a great resource for planners looking to expand their knowledge and further their careers. Smart Meetings regularly offers free webinars that cover a range of valuable topics, from contract negotiation to sourcing strategies. These are a few of our most popular webinars from 2016.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 12, 2020

attorney at Devlin Law Firm, explained in a recent Smart Meetings Accelerator webinar “ COVID-19 Considerations for Meetings Contracts ” that the answer is complicated. Many contracts are negotiated with special or different or hybrid clauses. Do meetings cancelled as a result of coronavirus concerns quality as force majeure ?

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Event Farm

JANUARY 11, 2017

This is a sneak peek into the content of our upcoming webinar, Innovating Your Event Experience in 2017. When you’re negotiating with potential speakers, don’t simply discuss content they might deliver during the event, but discuss the content they could contribute to help promote your event. Register for the webinar.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Today, there are many ways to prepare for a career in event planning: Work on your soft skills, Get a degree, Get a certificate, Look for free content (webinars, podcasts, e-books, blogs), Work at events (as a volunteer), Build a strong network of event profs (join communities).

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SmartMeetings

MAY 7, 2020

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? I don’t feel that this should be a form of leverage in negotiation, but it’s a point for you to note when selecting suppliers. It’s time to cue the Q&A. In many ways.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 8, 2019

In a Smart Meetings exclusive webinar , Catherine Chaulet, president of Global DMC Partners, shared eight safety tips for your next intercontinental meeting. Negotiate Carefully. International contracts for vendors and venues could require different negotiation tactics than in the U.S. Put Safety First.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Jeff Davidson of Breathing Space Institute gave Smart Meetings tips on what traits to look for in a speaker and how to negotiate a win-win once the speaker is secured. Negotiating 101. Negotiating price is an art based on finding benefits for all parties. And what can you do to secure them at an affordable price? Pay upfront.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 27, 2020

Online, on-demand classes are led by working leaders in the field, including Brandt Kruger on chatbots and mobile apps , Mark Addison on Experience Design and Lindsay Maloni on negotiating contracts. They allow planners to access tips that work in the real world. Event & Meeting Management Fundamentals Starts March 31.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 24, 2018

WIFI fees just much like all hotel restrictions are negotiable and there are ways to cut costs! From simple steps you can take, to negotiation tips he lays it all out there! And we have done many webinars on cybersecurity, so you want to make sure that you have secure WIFI, and happy to talk about it a little bit more. #

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Attendease

JUNE 5, 2023

This is non-negotiable and should be considered a given to have access to. #6: 5: Clearly identified support and issue management process and channels Issues will inevitably surface. A best-in-practice SaaS event management tool has in-app support where users can log tickets for assistance or to report issues.

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