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Evolution of DMCs: Deeper Trust, Transparency and Understanding

Smart Meetings

And, like a general contractor, DMCs possess the skills, resources and vendor relationships to “build” the event. In similar fashion, RFPs were often presented without budget parameters, requiring the DMC to make assumptions, and often having to re-do a proposal from top to bottom to meet newly disclosed financial criteria.

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Evolution of the DMC: Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency and Understanding

ADMEI

And, like a general contractor, DMCs possess the skills, resources, and vendor relationships to “build” the event. It provides an opportunity for the DMC to share how it vets and chooses local vendors, products, agencies, and talent. Negotiate with local vendors for complimentary or discounted services. CONCLUSION.

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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist: 7 Phases to Create a Winning Event

Eventtia

If unveiling a new clothing line, start with a fashion show, followed by a Q & A and then open-floor shopping. They’ll often be the point of contact for vendors, stakeholders, and customers. Conduct training and final rehearsals: Conduct a final rehearsal to simulate the event day. Build the sequence of the event.

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5 Tips for Planning Franchise Conventions

Endless Events

Yes, franchisees attend your event to learn more about your company’s overall strategy and to connect with colleagues and vendors. The event is also a time to talk with important vendors and to take a break from the daily routine. Schedule Presentation Rehearsals. Create “Wow” Moments That Can Happen Only at Your Convention.

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Venue Marketing 101: How Improving Discoverability Generates More Event Leads

Social Tables

Spend some time rehearsing your venue tour and important little details that will make the tour stand out in people’s minds, and leave a little space tucked in their memory for some time to come. See if you can attend some networking or vendor functions. They can read the packet. Some networking is best done in an unfamiliar pond.

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