Endless Events

MARCH 6, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: Saving Money: 6 Best Ways To Save On An Event AV Contract. Event Safety: Better Safe Than Sorry: How To Implement An Event Crisis Communication Plan. ? There are ways to save money on your AV contract! (15-minute However, there are some opportunities to cut costs in your AV contract!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

With the pandemic and public concern fluctuating in the midst of uncertainty, event planners and professionals are left with an enormous responsibility to prepare themselves, their guests and their contracts for whatever comes next. Event Contract Essentials in the Covid Era. But we’ve anticipated this. State laws are varied.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2021

Protocols Communication. As far as updates, since we are about 60 days out, we have been making sure that it’s a part of our marketing and communication plan. It’s really a matter of communication among attendees, said Ferguson, as everyone is at a different level of comfort. The Future is Hybrid. Kara Ferguson. “If

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2025

Effective drip campaigns can help you automate personalized communication to engage potential guests, convert casual inquirers into bookings, and even rekindle relationships with past clients. Customer Onboarding: Once a contract is signed, follow up with details on dining, rooms, and exclusive amenities, ensuring smooth client onboarding.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2024

For planners, concepts that can be built into their Business Events Strategy shift them from reactive to proactive and start conversations (and in some cases concessions) around these important attendee experience elements early in the process rather than as an afterthought post-contracting.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Again, it depended on whether the applicable contract contained a force majeure provision and whether that provision was the “long” or “short” form (i.e. Again, this can be addressed either initially in the contract, or by negotiating additional addendums or riders to the contract after the fact. March 22 at 11 a.m.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

No matter if you’re managing multiple tasks related to an event, keeping your team in order, or communicating with clients, you’ll likely use a digital project management tool. Slack claims to be the future of business communication. The entire team can quickly communicate through these channels to share files, insights, and updates.

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Skift Meetings

JUNE 27, 2022

If you thought event contracts were tricky before the pandemic, buckle up for even more complications. In 2020, executing the force majeure clause in a contract was fairly straightforward. Performing the activities stipulated in the contract had been made impracticable. A lot of contracts don’t specify that.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2024

Whether the playing field is national politics, a Southern California crime scene or a hotel contract negotiation, leading with love, empathy and respect is the fast track to building relationships across what might otherwise feel like unfathomable divides, according to keynote Corporal Ryan Tillman. Learn More: What One Thing?

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Here are some soft skills for event planners to consider: Interpersonal skills and communication, Time management and effective problem-solving, Creativity and ability to think outside the box, Multitasking, Attention to detail (especially important for budgeting and signing contracts).

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2023

Marriott International is committed to providing customers with clear and transparent pricing,” said Sara Conneighton, vice president of communications and consumer public relations in an emailed statement. “We The full room price will be displayed on all the company’s U.S.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Will travel routes be affected? Contracts : Are your contracts with venues and vendors solid? A DMC partner can help you compile a risk assessment that covers every aspect of your event, from contracts to catastrophes. Safety : Are you prepared for a crisis, from natural disasters to accidents to other emergencies?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 27, 2022

First, Will suggests communicating what happened. You can move your events towards a community model and your sponsorships and exhibitors towards a year-long sponsorship. One of the greatest things is when you get your sponsors on for an annual contract.” Communicate, Communicate, Communicate!

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

Communicate openly: Keep lines of communication open with regular check-ins and updates. Contracts and Agreements : Ensure that all freelancers have signed clear contracts outlining the scope of work, payment terms, and confidentiality agreements. Use tools like Slack or Trello to stay organized.

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Endless Events

MARCH 7, 2022

As soon as you sign the contract, we arrange a private Zoom for you and your staff. ” Having a clear communication system can also do wonders for the implementation process. “Hopefully, you’re not communicating back and forth via email. Brandt recommends being mindful of the onboarding process.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

How can you word the hotel contract to protect your company? Communicate with all stakeholders as soon as you know something.” Read More : Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract The post Unlocking The Secret Weapon of a Corporate Planner appeared first on Smart Meetings. What should you include in the RFP?

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

In fact, you should ideally hire your AV company before you even sign your venue contract. Pre-plan where each item will be hung to avoid additional costs and check with your venue before you sign the contract whether or not rigging points and included in the cost. Forgetting To Communicate Event Changes. Skimping on Audio.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

How working with the CVB helps meet attendee needs When planners work with the local CVB of their chosen destination, communication is key. With all of this in mind, they knew that Meydenbauer Center , Bellevue’s conference center, alongside other activation spaces throughout the city, worked to meet those needs.

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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. His safety topics have included site selection, event safety, emergency operations and crisis communications. We’re moving into year three of what will most likely be a continuation of the dreaded ‘P’ word: pivoting.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

How working with the CVB helps meet attendee needs When planners work with the local CVB of their chosen destination, communication is key. With all of this in mind, they knew that Meydenbauer Center , Bellevue’s conference center, alongside other activation spaces throughout the city, worked to meet those needs.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

With a following of 50K to 150K followers on TikTok, micro-influencers boast a dedicated following and high engagement that is effective yet more affordable than contracting with major influencers, which are classified as having more than 750K TikTok followers. The post The Power of TikTok Marketing appeared first on Dana Communications.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

How working with the CVB helps meet attendee needs When planners work with the local CVB of their chosen destination, communication is key. With all of this in mind, they knew that Meydenbauer Center , Bellevue’s conference center, alongside other activation spaces throughout the city, worked to meet those needs.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

How working with the CVB helps meet attendee needs When planners work with the local CVB of their chosen destination, communication is key. With all of this in mind, they knew that Meydenbauer Center , Bellevue’s conference center, alongside other activation spaces throughout the city, worked to meet those needs.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

How working with the CVB helps meet attendee needs When planners work with the local CVB of their chosen destination, communication is key. With all of this in mind, they knew that Meydenbauer Center , Bellevue’s conference center, alongside other activation spaces throughout the city, worked to meet those needs.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2023

Read More : The True Cost of Postponing an Event Documentation : When planning an event, documents, such as contracts, agreements and schedules are essential, but when they become overly complicated, it can make the process of implementing changes far more difficult. What’s lacking in this scenario is communication.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The last two years, of course, have been fraught with fear of Covid contraction—and for no one more so than the essential workers charged with maintaining the cleanliness and order of dozens, sometimes hundreds of hotel guest rooms. But despite the danger, hotel housekeepers were and continue to be on the front lines of hospitality.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

How working with the CVB helps meet attendee needs When planners work with the local CVB of their chosen destination, communication is key. With all of this in mind, they knew that Meydenbauer Center , Bellevue’s conference center, alongside other activation spaces throughout the city, worked to meet those needs.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 18, 2022

While I find some truth in the idea, my push back is that the communication element of identity can be challenging,” says Nick. Not to say that those backgrounds are solely attributing to the results we’ve seen, but I’ve closed plenty of contracts. We need another level, a human level. Nick disagrees. That’s great.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

How working with the CVB helps meet attendee needs When planners work with the local CVB of their chosen destination, communication is key. With all of this in mind, they knew that Meydenbauer Center , Bellevue’s conference center, alongside other activation spaces throughout the city, worked to meet those needs.

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Transportation Planner Contracts Contracts 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

How working with the CVB helps meet attendee needs When planners work with the local CVB of their chosen destination, communication is key. With all of this in mind, they knew that Meydenbauer Center , Bellevue’s conference center, alongside other activation spaces throughout the city, worked to meet those needs.

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Transportation Planner Contracts Contracts 130

ADMEI

APRIL 10, 2024

They may be interested in your approach to vendor relationships or client communication. A Timeline Before a potential client chooses to work with you, they should be provided with a clear, high-level project timeline, from the moment you sign a contract until the date of the event. Transportation is included for all participants.”

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Multiple representatives on the panel advised planners to evaluate contracts more carefully than ever—don’t pre-assume anything as a given if it isn’t explicitly stated in the contract. Read More: Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract During the open Q&A, planners aired frustrations—contracts are time-consuming already.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

We are basically project managers, but unlike technology projects, you can’t move the deadline and unlike before 2020, you can’t let contracts sit.”. Once the contract has been signed, the tough talk doesn’t stop. Choices, Choices. His advice: “Give the whole picture rather than bringing decisions to a manager piecemeal. Tell a Story.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

A lawyer with 25 years of experience in hotel and group contracts, she doesn’t mince words when it comes to planners needing to take the steps necessary to handle any complications that might arise. In these cases, Delvin said, it all comes down to making sure the contract covers every eventuality. “A Lisa Sommer Devlin. Legal Risks.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The two people on this committee can bounce ideas off of each other, get a second opinion from one another, and easily communicate with the team lead and other committees. Many teams use contracted labor for duties such as photography and videography. Work together with your team and practice strong communication.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

How working with the CVB helps meet attendee needs When planners work with the local CVB of their chosen destination, communication is key. With all of this in mind, they knew that Meydenbauer Center , Bellevue’s conference center, alongside other activation spaces throughout the city, worked to meet those needs.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

How working with the CVB helps meet attendee needs When planners work with the local CVB of their chosen destination, communication is key. With all of this in mind, they knew that Meydenbauer Center , Bellevue’s conference center, alongside other activation spaces throughout the city, worked to meet those needs.

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Transportation Planner Contracts Contracts 130