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4 Tips on Booking the Right Entertainment

MeetingsNet

What you can learn from other planners’ entertainment mistakes. At MeetingsNet's Las Vegas Corporate Invitational Destination Showcase, held April 11-13, Matthew Gucu, a 25-year-veteran of the entertainment industry, spoke to meeting planners on entertainment for events. Hint: Don’t make the broom closet your green room.

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Contract Clauses Planners Need in 2024

Smart Meetings

Cohen, a partner at Cohen, Cooper, Estep & Allen LLC, who specializes in entertainment, criminal defense and hospitality law, to chat about what planners should consider adding to their contracts in 2024. Outside vendors or exclusive vendors? You need to be able to say, ‘We can re-book at the same rate.’ Resort fees.

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11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC

ADMEI

You want a company that knows its city well and has built excellent relationships with venues and vendors in the area. How do you approach vendor relationships? One of the advantages of working with a DMC is gaining secondhand access to their vendor network. And that’s not all you can expect from ADMCs!

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What is a DMC and How Does It Benefit Me?

ADMEI

As the definition explains, they can offer detailed insight into nearly every aspect of your event from planning through execution, along with providing valuable connections to local vendors. From entertainment and transportation to venues and safety, a DMC can help you take your next event from good to great.

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Everything You Need To Know To Create Your Event Timeline

Endless Events

Booking major venues and event entertainment is something that should be done as soon as possible. Select your venue, virtual platform, and major vendors. Other important vendors that need to be booked well ahead of your event include your AV team, entertainment, and speakers. What type of an event is it?

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Designing Events with Empathy

ADMEI

And even if they can’t articulate it, they probably have some specific outcomes they’d like to see, too — from connecting with a brand to learning a specific skill to being entertained! DMCs provide valuable assistance in every area, from local expertise to cost-effective vendor and venue bookings.

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Meeting Planner FAQ About No Portland Sales Tax

Convene by PCMA

From food and beverage costs to vendor fees to AV equipment and venue rentals, those savings can really stack up. With more room in your budget, you can book more entertainment, incorporate additional local vendors or take your attendees off-site for a fun team-building activity. The best part?

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