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Steer Clear of These 8 Pitfalls: A Guide to Excellent Corporate Event Outcomes

Smart Meetings

Over our 23 years in the professional event production industry, we’ve identified several key elements that often prevent our clients’ events from achieving outstanding success. RFP and Event Planner Selection When seeking an event planner, providing a detailed and comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) is crucial.

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When to Embrace Change—and When to Hold Your Ground

MeetingsNet

A veteran planner explains how to push back tactfully but effectively when a proposed change isn’t for the better. Every meeting element—the budget, the agenda, the food and beverage, the production, all of it—will go through several iterations as the planning goes on. There should be a plan B for everything.”

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Evolution of DMCs: Deeper Trust, Transparency and Understanding

Smart Meetings

Common threads in both the survey and the roundtables were the need to change the proposal process, incorporate a Letter of Engagement to protect the planner and DMC prior to executing a contract, and improve site inspection policies. Proposal Process. Much like asking an architect to draw up the complete building plans for free.

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

ADMEI

Common threads in both the survey and the roundtables for many were the need to change the proposal process, incorporate a Letter of Engagement to protect both the planner and DMC prior to executing a contract, and improve site inspection policies. PROPOSAL PROCESS. LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT (or LETTER OF INTENT).

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Music For Virtual Events With Song Division

Endless Events

Virtual event rehearsals , of course. We rehearsed pretty hard leading up to it.” And then, that quickly turned to getting proposals.” “When people first experienced [a virtual] Song Division event, our production levels, and the engagement, it was more than what they’d expected.

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An Event Planner's Guide to Madrid: Where Business, Culture and Gastronomy Collide

inVOYAGE

Vineyards of Vinos de Madrid Take a day trip to the vineyards of Vinos de Madrid, where guests can learn about production processes, taste signature wines, and gain insight into the region’s culinary heritage. Watch performances from VIP boxes, see rehearsals, or enjoy a technical tour backstage.

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

Eventtia

For example a runway show will require more time for planning than a small product launch. For smaller events, such as a masterclass on how to use the product, 1-2 months of preparation might be enough. Look into necessary arrangements for seating, product displays, or stage setup if required. Recognize who your event caters to.