Convene by PCMA

MARCH 27, 2024

Topping the topic list in the survey, conducted by AAE Speakers, a speakers bureau and talent agency, is leadership and motivation, cited by two out of five planner respondents. Three out of five planners said they are more intentional about designing events with green initiatives than before the pandemic.

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Sustainability Contracts Contracts Events 119

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Most meeting planners found ways to move ahead, even if there were some tense moments and damages paid. Now, the question is how to build contracts moving forward. Read More : A Breakdown of Post-Pandemic Contract Clauses. That doesn’t help you. Win-win: If a group has concerns, call the hotel and talk about it.

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Contracts Contracts Government Training 246

MeetingsNet

JANUARY 23, 2019

Whether you’re a novice or an old pro, this webinar will help you keep up with changes in hotel contracts. Attend this webinar to: Identify and understand the problems and solutions behind new clauses being used in hotel contracts. Speaker: John S. Webinar live date: February 26, 2019 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Foster, Esq.,

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Contracts Contracts Planner Sponsors 79

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Today, meetings and convention planners have an opportunity to enrich their gatherings like never before to ensure attendees are well cared for from head to toe. He is a featured speaker in Caesars Wellness Menu. Creating moments of wellness does not have to be extravagant.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 6, 2022

People may not remember the awesome sound from the speakers of your event, or the incredible food and beverage. Having a Plan A and Plan B is important for planners going into their events. Flexible Contract Language. Having a clean venue is an element that contributes to the atmosphere and attractiveness of an event.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Her role varied, however, including exhibitor, tech provider, speaker and tour guide. The idea is to take great speakers and push them in different directions,” she explained. Even though she wasn’t looking for another job, she was already embedded in the culture. “I Pitching for 2023.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2021

Planning and planning for weeks on end, getting everything in order—vendors, speaker, planners, F&B, those little odds and ends. As a planner in the medical association, Ferguson said, the hybrid component has helped greatly. “It You’ve been here before. Changing Plans on a Dime. Katie Bohrer. “I’m

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. As the technology sector within the industry grows, many planners are leaving traditional event planning for event technology jobs.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 1, 2024

All things AI and SPARK with PCMA Member Kristi Casale CMP, DMCP, Vice President for Meetings and Continuing Education American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry As I understand, Spark is AI tool that is geared specifically toward business meeting planners. Had you heard from other planners who were using the program?

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MeetingsNet

MAY 21, 2019

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. Attend this webinar to: Recognize the three fundamental principles to follow when negotiating international meeting contracts. Foster, Esq.,

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Now that compression is making available space an endangered resource and inflation is pushing up prices for even the most basic items while companies are hesitant to make binding decisions, the responsibility for explaining the realities of what is possible on both sides of the balance sheet falls to the event planner. Choices, Choices.

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Insurance Medical Meetings Contracts Contracts 245

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

It’s not just Covid-19 (C19) and it’s much more than F&B , room blocks and hotel contracts. Event safety has become a priority, if not for meeting planners, then for attendees. Meeting planners don’t need to be IT gurus. He’s a sought-after consultant, speaker, writer and trainer. Here are some things to consider.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 24, 2017

Everyone loses when speakers run long. Recently I watched a talented speaker (and friend) Patrick Henry deliver a fantastic presentation called “Be Re-memorable.” He was the fifth speaker that morning (way too many—right?), It’s easy to blame the speaker. It’s easy to blame the meeting planner. That’s crazy.

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Speakers Audience Contracts Contracts 85

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

When a speaker can hear the basic human gesture of clapping at the push of a button, it is beautiful to see,” he said. My advice for planners is to look for a solution with the breadth to support lots of different use cases,” he said. She suggests not signing long-term contracts “because you don’t know what is going to happen.”.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Once a legally binding contract is in place, it sets the stage for easier conversations,” said Dustin Arnhem, senior vice president of sales with Visit Baltimore. It is time as meeting planners are starting to book again,” said Evy Garcias, Director of Sales & Marketing for Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2019

Many hotel contracts mandate use of an in-house AV provider and contain clauses prohibiting use of other vendors or charge for the privilege of using the planner’s preferred vendor. Knowing this and other nuances associated with AV services contracting can help contain event costs and access to the optimum AV solution.

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Vendor Contracts Contracts Insurance 206

Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2019

As an event planner, you’re juggling a dozen or more balls. You’re dealing with vendors, speakers, performers, caterers, marketers, the media, you name it. Permits comments, assignees, attachments, checkboxes, and other useful features for event planners. Pros: Offers everything event planners need on the free plan.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 23, 2023

Flight disruptions have become the norm rather than the exception, and when things go wrong–as they so often do now–we are at the mercy of the airlines’ own Contracts of Carriage, rules written by and most assuredly for the airlines. Meeting Planners Takeaway U.S.

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Airlines Transportation Travel Travel 245

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. This can include innovative use of technology, surprise elements, exceptional speakers, or unique venue setups.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed. Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2023

discussions to a “Belong-a-palooza” to a filmmaker workshop, fresh topics will complement evergreen sessions such as event contracting and meeting security, for a lively educational agenda. From generative A.I Coordinating the behemoth task is Tahira Endean, head of programming and a self-described “total event nerd.”

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Education Contracts Contracts Speakers 59

Convene by PCMA

JULY 12, 2021

Planners should understand the goals and objectives of the event they are budgeting for, and then examine their previous meetings and budgets in order to see where money might be shifted between areas to meet those objectives, he said. “If Schwartz also shared ways that planners can lower their costs in specific areas.

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Contracts Contracts Remote Speakers 98

Smart Meetings

MARCH 17, 2022

Speaker and coach Rich Bracken built on the lessons for managing mindset by sharing tricks to assuming the role of DJ of your own life. Her shorthand for when times get tough: AFA, Always Flexible and Adaptable. A mindset that can stretch when pulled almost to the breaking point is one that can live more in the “House of Glad.”.

Banking 264

Banking Contracts Contracts Tourism 264

Smart Meetings

MARCH 17, 2022

Speaker and coach Rich Bracken built on the lessons for managing mindset by sharing tricks to assuming the role of DJ of your own life. Her shorthand for when times get tough: AFA, Always Flexible and Adaptable. A mindset that can stretch when pulled almost to the breaking point is one that can live more in the “House of Glad.”.

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Banking Contracts Contracts Tourism 246

PlannerWire

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Planning conventions can be a whirlwind of choosing keynote speakers, venues, session topics, and vendors. Most venues will require proof of proper coverage when it comes time to sign the contract, and many require that they be added to your policy as a named insured.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

As the cost of AV and event technologies continues to rise, planners need to get smarter about what the really need and how to get it at a fair price. He’s able to save me thousands off my bill,” said one planner in response to a recent MeetingsNet survey on cost-saving ideas. Make sure you understand the AV contract.

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Vendor Contracts Contracts Events 122

Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

If you aren’t familiar with common terms or need a refresher go read the blog, Event WiFi Terms Every Planner Needs to Know. . Livestream or have speakers? This tip seems obvious but you would be surprised how often planners find themselves needing better WiFi in the final hours of planning. Think About Event WiFi Needs.

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Vendor Events Venue Contracts 282

Skift Meetings

JULY 13, 2022

What should event planners do to ensure keynote speakers, VIPs, and others make it to their events on time. Skift Take: Delays and canceled flights are wreaking havoc on travel this summer. Paul Cook Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Speakers Events Planner Travel 118

The MICE Blog

MAY 2, 2022

Event planners who have been out of work for two years can now be back on the road doing what they love and taking their creativity to the next level. Further, it seems that networking is extremely important so we need to make sure, as event planners, that we give ample time for the people that are coming together now after two years.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 15, 2022

I managed the contracts, food and beverage, marketing, and speaker acquisition from start to finish. On the corporate side, I’ve worked in association as a third-party planner, and I did independent contracting for about a year.”. While in graduate school, Deanna got her first event job as a meeting coordinator. “It

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 25, 2022

For planners, the goal is to be proactive instead of reactive so you can best communicate your values as an organization and be transparent about the site-selection process/criteria. Frustration of purpose clause can mean not contracting with a venue that doesn’t accept a particular value embraced by the organization. Carrie Johnson.

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Site Selection Contracts Contracts Communications 98

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

If you’ve happened to catch our #EventIcons S**t Event Planners Say, then you know you are in for a treat! So, let’s start it right off with planners are asking us all the time, “Hey, is that really … do we need all that gear, that’s more than I asked for?” This Whiteboard Wednesday is all about the *?#!

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 19, 2019

Today’s cybercriminal only needs one piece of information to wreak havoc with meeting planners - an email password. As a speaker for Executive Speakers Bureau , I educate individuals and organizations all across the country by sharing my experiences from my FBI career. Brought to you by: Cybercrime. And I’ll tell you how!

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Speakers Banking Contracts Contracts 105

Endless Events

MAY 4, 2021

“Last year, I assumed a different event planner role, which was a TV producer role. It was kind of crazy, but we were one of the few event planners across the country that actually produced a live auction in real time live,” she says. “It helps to have a planner that is very experienced in the area of virtual events.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 25, 2021

An event contingency plan ensures that every stakeholder, from your internal team to your speakers and attendees, has a great experience and a seamless transition. Venue Contracts. One of the best ways to protect your event and your budget is to pay close attention to your venue contracts. Online events are here to stay.

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Registration Contracts Contracts Platform 105

MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Planners spend lots of time searching for, negotiating with, and contracting the right speakers and presenters for their events. In this article from SmartBrief , veteran presentation coach Stephanie Scotti provides advice for speakers who encounter any possible technology snafus. Printer-friendly version.

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ADMEI

OCTOBER 4, 2023

From location and transportation to schedules and speakers, a multitude of decisions await you in your planning. As an event planner, you’re the expert in this craft —yet it could benefit you greatly to have a local ally who is the expert in your selected destination.

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