Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Oxford Economics’ Savelli explained that during past recessions, room demand overreacted, with sometimes twice as much of a contraction as the economy overall. The same goes for sponsors and exhibitors. Let’s take a deeper dive into why events and business travel might float above the turbulence. Travel Priorities First, some history.

Travel 246

Travel Travel Banking Hospitality 246

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Yet in an era of tightening budgets, securing sponsors is harder than ever. 7 Reasons Companies Benefit From Sponsoring an Event To increase event sponsorship ROI, events teams need to be able to sell potential sponsors on the benefits of event sponsorship. With that in mind, let’s examine why organizations sponsor events.

Sponsors 52

Sponsors Seminar B2B Events 52

Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2024

Ask it to make the event more sustainable, design a networking event for people who are not outgoing, incorporate a sponsor in a meaningful way or mark up a contract as if it were a lawyer. How can you refine the question to get what you really need? Spell out the end goals with as much detail as possible to refine the response.

Events 278

Events Technology Technology Meeting 278

Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Melton and fellow panelist Adrian Ott, CEO at the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT), shared strategies and tips for navigating rising costs, with some additional ideas coming from a few audience members. Ott’s approach is to bundle items together to reduce costs.

Contracts 59

Contracts Contracts Sponsors Events 59

Endless Events

MAY 12, 2022

Deanna agrees but adds that many audiences are clamoring for the pre-pandemic events. As a planner, I am happy to sign all the contracts, but I need those dollars to buy all that labor. He said that we should create niche audiences, work for them, and give them incredible experiences that they can’t get anywhere else.

Planner 320

Planner Events Virtual Events Trade Show 320

Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

Clarify Your Audience Many event planners tend to fall into the ego trap of thinking that success for their event is determined by what they want to feature. To do this, organizers should research their target audience, using surveys and interviews to gain deeper insights about what appeals to them and how they would like to be engaged.

Location 130

Location Venue Insurance Regulations 130

Traveler's Q

MARCH 29, 2023

Clarify Your Audience Many corporate event planners tend to fall into the ego trap of thinking that success for their event is determined by what they want to feature. When it comes to corporate event planning, the audience’s financial capability will play a significant role in terms of what can or cannot be afforded.

Venue 130

Venue Insurance Contracts Contracts 130

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

One audience member recounted how she recently had to agree to a $15,000 F&B minimum for a two-day, 30-person meeting in order to book event space at a hotel in Washington, D.C., McKinnon also implored planners to “get the term ‘prevailing rates’ out of your contracts.

Planner 69

Planner Contracts Contracts Panel 69

Stova

OCTOBER 3, 2023

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Registration 59

Registration Contracts Contracts Sponsors 59

The MICE Blog

MARCH 11, 2021

They chose the gaming environment to first create interaction with their core audience (students) and immerse future and current students in campus life and for them to engage with each other. That would also help the sponsors, who will submit a case and will have young professionals thinking about that case.’.

Contracts 130

Contracts Contracts Virtual Events Online 130

Endless Events

MARCH 7, 2022

You can see your schedule, maps, maybe there’s some audience engagement and networking. “Planners have to worry about their sponsors, stakeholders, executives, and attendees. As soon as you sign the contract, we arrange a private Zoom for you and your staff. Brandt introduces today’s topic.

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Platform Event Apps Events Planner 380

MeetingsNet

AUGUST 31, 2022

To bring the audience’s attention back to the stage, Surmont clapped loudly once and yelled, “If you can hear me, clap twice.” She then clapped twice, with some of the audience joining her, and yelled, “If you can hear me, clap three times.” More of the audience responded to that, and the dozens of conversations began to die out.

Sponsors 59

Sponsors Attendee Audience Planner 59

Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Will the event require sponsors? They research services, collect event quotes, and execute event contracts. Build an event website If an established domain doesn’t already exist, design an event website that interested audience members can visit to learn more about the organization and upcoming events. How much will they cost?

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Social Media Vendor Advertising 78

Bizzaboo

APRIL 1, 2024

Prevention strategy: Start with a detailed plan covering every event aspect, from timelines and venue selection to vendor contracts and emergency plans. Prevention strategy: Select a venue that aligns with the event’s objectives and audience size. Utilize event planning software or checklists to keep track of tasks and deadlines.

Logistics 103

Logistics Events Event Planning Advertising 103

Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

Identify Your Target Audience Another very important factor to consider early is to define and understand who your target attendees are. You can define your target audience based on your event’s purposes and objectives, or the other way around: identify the event’s objectives based on your target audience.

Organization 91

Organization Social Media Insurance Events 91

Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 25, 2021

Below, we have broken down the planners’ achievements into different categories, including pulling off virtual, in-person, and hybrid events, acquiring new skills, successfully negotiating contracts, and developing innovative initiatives, among other accomplishments. Successful virtual events that are driving sponsor revenue.

Virtual Events 98

Virtual Events Contracts Contracts Trade Show 98

Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

Sign contract with venue and vendors. Responsible for everything related to the venue, the main contact person for vendors and sponsors when on the venue. Create social media handles and build your audience. Identify and contact sponsors/partners. If possible, have contracts finalized and signed. Venue manager.

Sponsors 62

Sponsors Social Media Registration Events 62

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

After all, you can’t market an event without a venue, and you can’t hype an audience if you don’t have presenters or entertainment. Engaging with audience and media. Many teams use contracted labor for duties such as photography and videography. Engaging with the audience and hyping the crowd. Creative Committee.

Event Planning 325

Event Planning Events Social Media Trade Show 325

Convene by PCMA

MARCH 18, 2022

Whether it’s creating a virtual happy hour or building out digital booths for an online trade show, “all aspects of hybrid or digital events can seamlessly be managed regardless of size or needs,” said Janet Dell, president and COO of Freeman, “through a single team and contract.”.

Trade Show 52

Trade Show Contracts Contracts Platform 52

Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2020

How do I keep a virtual audience engaged ? Virtual Trade Show Ideas: The Sponsor & Exhibitor Side. Also, think about what is the purpose for your sponsors and your exhibitors. Are they there to sign contracts and close deals? There are all kinds of questions going through event planners’ heads right now.

Trade Show 248

Trade Show Virtual Events Vendor Production 248

Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Since attendee participation in virtual expo halls has become unpredictable, Workiva focused its annual Amplify conference on providing opportunities for their sponsors to showcase their experience via thought leadership sessions, as well as sessions from industry experts and internal Workiva experts. Biggest Challenge.

Virtual Events 97

Virtual Events Registration Events Sponsors 97

The MICE Blog

MAY 2, 2022

So don’t worry about having too much stuff up on stage, because people want to get together, because otherwise, your audience will be in front of your venue networking while you are preparing all kinds of stuff up on the stage.’ . Would we be postponing, would the contract allow that? Does your contract have flexibility?

Regulations 130

Regulations Networking Audience Contracts 130

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Complete Guide to Event Sponsorship Many event professionals understand the importance of putting on an event with sponsorships but still struggle with developing a strategic approach to securing sponsors. This guide will focus on the importance of building a solid partnership between the event organizer and sponsors.

Sponsors 40

Sponsors Proposal Events Organization 40

Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

You’ll find helpful info on a range of topics from staging inspiration and productivity advice through to real-world assistance in getting the most out of your AV contracts. It’s worth checking out if you’re looking for help attracting and engaging particular audiences or for tips on creating the right type of exhibition. Meetingsnet.

Trade Show 333

Trade Show Events Planner Trends 333

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

In every contract, an Audio Visual (AV) quote is the piece of a vendor agreement that has the dollars attached to it that breaks apart the projected cost of different materials. You should be able to understand whether the system will be compatible with your audience. Can you summarize the various areas of your contract?

Vendor 339

Vendor Contracts Contracts Speakers 339

Endless Events

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Are you doing any sort of audience response systems, any sort of Q and A systems, that sort of stuff? This should be an opportunity that you sell to your sponsors. Well, this allows it to turn into a lead gen opportunity for that sponsor as well, to collect email addresses. After the contract, it’s called begging.

Vendor 222

Vendor Trade Show Venue Conference 222

Creative Group Inc

MAY 2, 2023

In today’s super-heated market, suppliers are in the driver’s seat when it comes to contract negotiations. For an incentive trip that might include sponsored group activities, consider more “time at leisure” as both a cost savings measure and a response to participant wishes. Don’t forget: Negotiation is expected.

Contracts 52

Contracts Contracts Logistics Events 52

Hotel Engine

AUGUST 7, 2022

Thanks to the widespread use of social media, today’s influencers do the same thing but with a much wider audience. Brands like hotel companies recognize this potential and attempt to create partnerships with influencers who share a similar target audience. The Role Of An Influencer. The Power Behind An Influencer/Brand Partnership.

Promotion 88

Promotion Booking Social Media Audience 88

ITA Group

MARCH 29, 2022

Proactively bringing together perspectives from sales, marketing, HR—even sponsors—gives you a wide lens on what success will look like. Event visioning helps you ensure every aspect of the experience is designed in alignment with the audience, creative thread, success metrics and contracts. An inspired vision is great.

Event Design 75

Event Design B2C Events Logistics 75

Bizzaboo

JUNE 27, 2022

These include: Challenges with sponsors, performers, or speakers, including pulling out at the last minute. Event Experience Leaders know how different contracts look these days. Agreements with venues, vendors, and sponsors often have built-in clauses that accommodate the unexpected twists and turns of the post-COVID world.

Management 97

Management Automation Communications Communications 97

Bizzaboo

APRIL 3, 2023

of event organizers were able to reach a wider audience with virtual events ( Bizzabo , 2020) 54% of virtual event registrants convert to virtual attendees. of event organizers were able to reach a wider audience with virtual events ( Bizzabo , 2020) 54% of virtual event registrants convert to virtual attendees.

Marketing 105

Marketing Marketing Trends Virtual Events 105

Brightspot Incentive Events

JANUARY 15, 2024

Brightspot aligned with the Incentive Research Foundation think tank this year and sponsored The IRF 2024 Trends Report [add link when published]. Brightspot recommends building more time for brainstorming, networking, interactive workshops, audience collaboration, and Q&A to empower attendee-driven content.

Incentives 52

Incentives Travel Travel Meeting 52

Brightspot Incentive Events

MARCH 15, 2022

Regardless of what we call them, Roadshows ultimately exist to cultivate new customers or grow relationships with existing accounts, therefore benefitting the companies sponsoring the event by generating sales. Producer Note: Create a memorable experience by matching the audience with the event. Sales abound!

Preparation 52

Preparation Contracts Contracts Sponsors 52

ITA Group

APRIL 18, 2022

Company-sponsored events are 1.3x In-house experience designers get to know your audience and objectives, then develop creative theming and engaging communications to generate momentum and connect attendees with your brand leading up to the event. more predictive of retention than compensation. MIT Sloan Management Review.

Events 52

Events Contracts Contracts Entertainment 52

Endless Events

JULY 23, 2021

In every contract, an Audio Visual (AV) quote is the piece of a vendor agreement that has the dollars attached to it that breaks apart the projected cost of different materials. You should be able to understand whether the system will be compatible with your audience. Can you summarize the various areas of your contract?

Contracts 296

Contracts Contracts Venue Vendor 296

Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2021

Venue Contracts. Venue contracts will also look much different than they did pre-COVID. Make sure to read your contract carefully and ask any questions of the on-site team so you know all of your options. Vendors, Sponsors, and Staff. This can include cancellation or postponement policies, and even COVID liabilities.

Communications 98

Communications Communications Virtual Events Events 98

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Understand your audience. Cultivate your event branding Building a recognizable and cohesive brand for your event ensures it stands out and resonates with your target audience, especially in retail, where presentation matters greatly. Associating with prominent names can lend credibility and attract a wider audience to your event.

Event Planning 88

Event Planning Retail Registration Events 88