Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The author of “Intentional Event Design” joined the IMEX team in June after leaving SITE Global where she was head of events for more than three years, to pursue a. Smart Meetings debriefed with Tahira Endean, head of program with IMEX Group, about what worked and what will be changed for next year. A Focused Approach. “We

Contracts 246

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Endless Events

AUGUST 17, 2018

Van Halen, M&Ms, and the Wisdom in the Contract Details. Many event profs have heard of the story of how Van Halen infamously asked for a bowl of M&Ms in their dressing rooms as part of their concert contracts. And not just any bowl, they wanted all the brown ones removed.

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ITA Group

MARCH 29, 2022

Embrace Event Design to Satisfy All Stakeholders. In today’s experience economy, event professionals are in a similar situation. Now that being present has taken on many new dimensions with evolving virtual and hybrid technologies, attendees expect more immersive, participatory and authentic event experiences.

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ADMEI

APRIL 10, 2024

Historically, Destination Management Companies (DMCs) adopted the practice of presenting highly personalized proposals to clients, showcasing unique event designs, vendors, and ideas. Will you send over detailed vendor and activity information once the contract is signed? Transportation is included for all participants.”

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ADMEI

MARCH 20, 2024

ADMEI Conference attendees can walk away with templates for contracting, employee onboarding materials, supplier relations, answers to burning legal questions from our well-loved “ask an attorney” session, and more. Getting the Most Out of Your Association Membership We encourage you to keep up the momentum! Stay informed.

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Blue Spark Event Design

APRIL 22, 2022

Building a custom event design involves many steps in a long and detailed process, which can be an overwhelming task for both novice and expert meeting planners. At Blue Spark, we like to break down this process into three main categories: Design & Build, Installation, and Experience. Here’s step 1: Step 1: Design and Build.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

If you know you’ll be live streaming a large portion of your event to people around the world, make sure the venue’s internet can handle it before you sign the venue contract. Allowing them to send questions via chat or instant messenger can help them feel like they are part of the event. Designated moderator.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Report from #IMEX22 : @VisitOrlando is launching an “Unbelievably Real” campaign to inspire event design that leverages all the entertainment, cultural and culinary opportunities in the destination for meetings and follow-on leisure. pic.twitter.com/dD39yCSkL3. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 11, 2022.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Learning Objectives: Acquire a deeper understanding of the emerging trends and evolving practices in contracting for city-wide events. Identify potential issues that may arise when negotiating contracts and how to avoid them by utilizing the key elements of Destination Booking Agreements (DBAs).

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

As long as that promise comes to pass” Storytelling & 2020 Event Tech Trends. “Are the event designers going to forget about all of this and just case it to make it look pretty?”, A member of the audience wonders if all this shiny new technology will impact storytelling. ”, he wonders.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 2, 2021

A meeting professional’s expertise can go in any number of directions: marketing, adult education, event design, site selection, contracting, event technology … It’s a dynamic role. Here are some resources to help you understand the basics.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 11, 2021

One of my colleagues, who attended the Rotterdam Experiments but was in a different group than me, shared their event idea for a trade show where no rules apply, ‘TRADE UNFAIR’: the gamification of a trade fair against the clock. The idea: One trade fair, unfair rules, one contract, one winner takes all.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Determine what you want them to feel, think, and do both during and after the event. And make sure to incorporate components in your event design that will provoke those responses. For an event to be successful, you have to know your audience. Build your event budget. Create the event design.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Many more people are going to die and contract Long COVID. In addition, most current events are still dangerous to attend for people with disabilities and certain chronic illnesses. Under the circumstances, it’s shocking that the meeting industry has developed no widely-accepted standards for safer events.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 13, 2016

However, finding a balance between design, coordination and execution can take some fine-tuning to ensure that the event process runs like a well-oiled machine. Event design and planning go together like peanut-butter and jelly. Typically, we start our events with design – what does the client want?

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Session proposals are now being accepted for the MeetingsNet track at CaterSource + The Special Event show happening February 12 to 15, 2024, in Austin, Texas.

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Blue Spark Event Design

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The audio-visual costs can be billed through the master account at the hotel, so an additional contract is not needed. When hotel sourcing and negotiating contracts, we suggest that you negotiate any costs associated with utilizing outside vendors out of your contract. Looking for audio visual management for your conference?

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Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2023

The one organization I worked for that did a ton of event sponsorships had a sales department that did the selling. By the time they came to me, the contract was signed, and I was just fulfilling it.” “I don’t know that I’ve ever been in a position on the giving or receiving side.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 14, 2018

Mythodology: We can contract a venue for our meeting before we design it. Designing your meeting and then choosing a venue that can showcase your design will improve your meeting experience (and can save you big bucks!) This is the meeting industry’s biggest dirty secret.

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Blue Spark Event Design

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Limited supply of top-quality event professionals ‘ Event design and production time. Now that demand is back, they are doing their best to fill each date and space with events, in order to become profitable again and fulfill their staffing needs. Top Quality Event Professionals. High Demand. Book early.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 31, 2019

And all those changes, we get stuck in this kind of limbo where here are the designs, and contracts are signed, or we’ve partnered, we’ve selected our supplier partners and now the ops person, our event producer now has to make it run. Now, because everything is so last minute, we hand it over later.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JUNE 7, 2021

Consider all the ‘moving parts’ that must be managed, like banquet orders, audio/visual set up and rehearsals, event staffing, vendor load in/strike, transportation, etc. The post How To Be in 10 Places at Once and Manage My Conference Effectively first appeared on Blue Spark Event Design. Send us a message so we can help!

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Redfin

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Walkrich Signature Events also shares the importance of “offering a good selection of food, appetizers, and drinks,” which will “wow” your guests. Therefore, Olivia Niemeyer with Easton Events recommends “opting for familiar dishes to reduce stress.” ” 5. .”

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

Meetings Today Meetings Today offers monthly print and digital publications, industry news, blog posts, webinars, videos, podcasts, books, and educational resources for meeting and event planners. Meetings Today is available in both print and digital forms , and they also offer a range of newsletter options.

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PRA

APRIL 20, 2021

Alicia’s Design Training: I am self-taught but have been in the art and design world my whole life, starting as a dancer. That creativity continued into my career as the owner of Alicia Kingsley Design and as I found my way to event design. What’s an event you’d love to design? Albert Einstein.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 18, 2024

The performance information—including the number of guest rooms booked, the number of guest rooms booked compared to the number of reservations, and the percentage of the room block filled in each contracted hotel—provides valuable attrition-management data.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Create a long-term event planning timeline to ensure that each part of the planning process gets the focus it deserves. Ignore competing events Clients often approach planners with specifics in mind for an event, such as the date, location, or event design.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Report from #IMEX22 : @VisitOrlando is launching an “Unbelievably Real” campaign to inspire event design that leverages all the entertainment, cultural and culinary opportunities in the destination for meetings and follow-on leisure. pic.twitter.com/dD39yCSkL3.

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Alcor Mice

MAY 5, 2021

If your event involves sales or prospective clients, you will need someone to facilitate the relationship between your event team and the customer. These people will help provide event data to track sales performance during your event. Designer The designer is in charge of all the visual components of your events.

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Blue Spark Event Design

MAY 26, 2023

Therefore, when contracting limousines for our winners, procuring limousines for each guest was tricky. The Blue Spark Event Design Difference Producing incentive trips in Las Vegas can be challenging. The post Success Story: Incentive Trip to Las Vegas first appeared on Blue Spark Event Design.

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 25, 2019

From my perspective as a presenter and facilitator, I’m not sure there’s much I can do when others cause truncation of my contracted sessions or fill them with hungry, tired attendees. Perhaps a contract clause that doubles my fee if the session starts late or my available time is slashed? Stay on time! I can dream.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 13, 2021

However, not all brands are offering the same health protocols so it’s very important to review your contracted hotel’s policies and determine whether they are in line with your expectations. The post 2021: Moving Forward and Meeting Safely first appeared on Blue Spark Event Design. Contact Us Below.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

There are also different types of wedding planners, who may specialize in event design or coordination. Social event planners. Social event planners specialize in planning and coordinating events such as birthday parties , anniversary celebrations, and other events built around family and friends.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Are planners obligated to fulfill their contracts although the event could not take place? With time, practices and rulings have been defined in the business of events. Should venues be flexible?

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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. The Event Design Collective and Encore are other noted educational partners. From generative A.I

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 15, 2024

We contract room blocks based on past attendance history, and I’m sure like many, our goal is to have enough for all members to stay at the host hotel, without falling into attrition. . “Something we have considered is to apply a room surcharge to each additional guest room, but still debating if that is a good option.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JULY 27, 2022

We recently contracted for a 15mb dedicated hardline for a three-day program for approximately $16k++. Are you ready to move forward with a professional corporate events agency? The post Cost Considerations for a Live Stream first appeared on Blue Spark Event Design. Do you have back up video recordings of your content?

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