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Marriott’s ‘Meet with Momentum’ Creates Community Like None Other

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Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important. 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.

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Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22

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Koleen Roach, director of meetings and conference management at Securian Financial Group, led a panel of veteran explainers during Financial and Insurance Conference Professional ’s 2022 Annual Conference at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. Once the contract has been signed, the tough talk doesn’t stop. By the Numbers. Jeff Calmus.

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Welcome to the AV Audit

Endless Events

This can be a great deal but you want to ask a few things before signing the contract and locking in. If either of these doesn’t turn out to be the case, you can probably negotiate this out of your contract but only before signing! Let’s say for example you have 2-panel sessions back to back. It’s a giant cost! Final Page.

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Culinary Experience in Vegas Nourished Relationships

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Food handling and requirements belong in the contract. Read More: Eat, Drink, Sip and Savor Resource Guide Smart food and beverage programs start at the RFP process where you ask about their sourcing and waste management. A chat with the chef in the kitchen should be a part of every site visit.

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How to Save Money on Event AV

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Above all, remember this key point that Brandt Krueger proposed in Event Icons Episode 44 that “Anything before the contract is negotiation. Anything after the contract is begging.”. When communication is easy with a business, it’s much easier to ask for help. Negotiate payment terms. Leverage their expertise.

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Event-Feedback Sessions: Planners Face the Heat

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Regarding that last point, one attendee said, “You could talk to three people within a 15-foot space” such as show staff, volunteers, and contracted security personnel, “and each would tell you something different.”.

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Endless Events

This can be a great deal but you want to ask a few things before signing the contract and locking in. If either of these doesn’t turn out to be the case, you can probably negotiate this out of your contract but only before signing! Let’s say for example you have 2-panel sessions back to back. It’s a giant cost! The Final Page.

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