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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

She will oversee the planning, coordination and execution of marketing strategies, advise and facilitate engagement opportunities for partners and members and promote DI products, tools and resources. She will oversee contracting for group room blocks and events and work on new client acquisition in local and international markets.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Since her mother was traveling in the 1990s, laws have changed to require hotels to contract for ADA rooms, guaranteeing they will be available when the person arrives, rather than making it upon request. “I feel blessed to get to use some of the hardest parts of my life growing up to help others,” she said. It’s a cultural fit.”

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Read more: Helpful Budget Tips for Event Planners in a Post-Covid World Working with Third-Party Agencies Many third parties provide sourcing only, meaning they will find the destination, and other will assist in sourcing as well as contract negotiations.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

You see, we’re the Einsteins of Events for AV and event production. So, our blog provides comprehensive and personality-packed articles with the latest tips, tricks, and trends for event planners to create more epic events with a focus on technical production. . The Production Channel. This one’s for you. All about event tech.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Three industry veterans share their advice on crafting contract terms and clauses that meet the needs of host groups, not just host venues. The first thing the trio addressed was how to get hotels to respond to planners’ requests for proposal in a timely and productive manner.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Ever been hit with fees for using an outside partner after you have signed a contract? Not sure how to contract for WiFi service? There are many in-house audio-visual organizations throughout the country that have a very good reputation for being fair in contract negotiations with their clients. Disclose and Contract Early.

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JUNE 19, 2023

Read More: How to Add the Power of Music to Your Next Event In-house, outside or production company? If meeting professionals turn down the option of using an event space’s AV team and bring in an outside company, there could be a clause in the contract that charges an extra fee for external services. Production companies do it all.

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APRIL 26, 2021

Given enough money, this product is going to take off to the point where they not only make that money back, but make a lot more money off of it. The expansion of what was event apps over a decade and then the contraction over the last three years is all happening in one year for these platforms. Investments Don’t Equal Quality.

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JANUARY 25, 2019

They provide in-house AV and production at convention centers, venues, and hotels such as Kimpton, Hyatt, and Marriott, across the country. PSAV acquires American Audio Visual Center “ an in-house, high-end production company based in Scottsdale, AZ. In fact, it’s highly likely you’ve done multiple deals with them. December 2016.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

“They continue to have productive meetings with the union and believe both parties are committed to negotiating a contract that is good for all. The Culinary and Bartenders unions are also negotiating a new five-year contract with 24 properties along The Strip and in downtown Las Vegas that are still under a contract extension.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It can also be effectively used by meeting and event teams of all sized to deliver better end products. A properly implemented procurement process directly impacts the bottom line, operational efficiency and the quality of products or services. Step 4: Site Tour and Evaluation Thoroughness and attention to detail are key.

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APRIL 4, 2024

A veteran production manager gives advice on what to look for and how to make changes in a property’s agreements before you sign. During his main-stage presentation titled “Mastering Site Inspections for Audiovisual and Production,” Frankel noted that “almost everything is negotiable before you sign the contract.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2025

Customer Onboarding: Once a contract is signed, follow up with details on dining, rooms, and exclusive amenities, ensuring smooth client onboarding. Amazons Upselling Emails: By leveraging client data, Amazon sends targeted emails to upsell connected products.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Government Contract Opportunities Spring marks the peak season for federal contracting, with the Office of Contracting and Procurement listing contracts worth USD 100,000 or more. Studios and production facilities across the city create amazing opportunities for business travelers in spring 2025.

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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. They are donating products and services said to be worth $11,600 to Alvarez’s property.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 18, 2022

Remote Work: Understanding Productivity and Workplace Culture . Nick points to recent productivity records and remote work first. “I I was at an HR symposium recently and it was stated that 2021 was the most productive year in corporate America since World War II. It’s been proven untrue.

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DECEMBER 11, 2018

Doug McPhee , Experient senior global account manager, recently spoke at CMP Conclave in Birmingham, Alabama, on this very topic and shared the 10 things that can trim the bottom line without sacrificing the end-product. Contracting.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 8, 2021

We saw event production contracts go from thriving to nearly all events cancelled, scaled way back or transformed into virtual in a matter of hours or days. This will require solid production, formatting, timing and execution in order to include the remote audience and participants in a coordinated, seamless and inclusive way.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience focused on setting and reaching event goals When some of the most productive meeting professionals in the world meet in majestic The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson for three days of education, inspiration and networking, the experience has to be over the top. “We

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A Renewed Group Focus “Just hold the contracted meetings that are on the books and minimize the cancellations that have occurred in prior years due to the pandemic, economic uncertainty and a general reluctance to hold in-person meetings,” said Dan Piotrowski, senior vice president of operations for Omni Hotels.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 17, 2018

You can leverage your expanding customer base, or offer supplementary products to increase your market share. 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.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

For example, Unite Here used union contracts to protect more than 200,000 members from anti-LGBT discrimination before the 2020 Supreme Court ruling that included the LGBT community in the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Event production agencies often have to supplement hotel staff with their own employees to pull everything together.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

We’re a full-scale event production company. One of the biggest live event production companies in the UK- Will Curran: That’s when they started kind of moving start all over the pond and starting to take over some international properties. Experiential events and production companies. So it was 2012.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 23, 2020

Event Production Giant Grows Even Bigger. And if you heard them buying each other it was like Walmart buying Amazon in the events industry, or I guess like the event production industry per se. But huge, definitely huge news” “This one was a two-part where the event production giant grows even bigger”, adds Thuy.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2020

Is it there so people can learn about new product ideas? Is it so they can go close a deal and get the new order placed for the year for the product that they need? Are they there to sign contracts and close deals? Are they there to showcase and launch a new product? Now, think about on-demand product demos.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 28, 2023

But to mesmerize your audience with something they haven’t seen before, meeting planners should invest time developing a productive relationship with an AV partner. By signing a contract with a venue, meeting planners can quickly lose their freedom to choose their AV provider. Ideation is productive brainstorming with accountability.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 17, 2022

Set a Productive Soundtrack for Your Life. War, Covid hot spots, inflation, ongoing supply chain issues and “The Great Reshuffling,” which he believes is a more accurate representation of what is being called The Great Resignation, will continue to push meeting professionals to get creative about contracts, budgeting and delivering value.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

Contracts and Agreements : Ensure that all freelancers have signed clear contracts outlining the scope of work, payment terms, and confidentiality agreements. Ensure compliance with minimum wage requirements and overtime regulations to avoid legal issues and maintain fair compensation practices.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

“We’ve got two products at Astute Review. This then leads to the second product. “You don’t need an annual contract for that. Maybe it’s a two-month contract. Will and Brandt brought him on the Event Tech Podcast to explain what these tools do and how they can be used by event professionals.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Samantha Jordan, a futurist and consultant with Future Today Institute, led a discussion with industry leaders and explained that companies, including major retailers, are already using the tool to negotiate contracts. There is a powerful connection between play and productivity.

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AUGUST 23, 2024

Food handling and requirements belong in the contract. In the past, many alternative versions of carbs and dairy products were noticeably different from their traditional counterparts; now, ingredients such as pea protein allow culinary teams to create delicacies so similar that taste tests yield difficulty differentiating between the two.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

In every contract, an Audio Visual (AV) quote is the piece of a vendor agreement that has the dollars attached to it that breaks apart the projected cost of different materials. Union rules may also apply – be aware of that when looking at venue contracts. Can you summarize the various areas of your contract? Compare Costs.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

People are rejecting the old social contract, reevaluating their personal hierarchy of needs, and exploring a new path to happiness. We have a clear mandate to design products, services and experience that align with this mindset of intelligent reduction. Enough is not only enough, it’s perfect. Bob Priest-Heck is CEO at Freeman.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 17, 2022

Set a Productive Soundtrack for Your Life. War, Covid hot spots, inflation, ongoing supply chain issues and “The Great Reshuffling,” which he believes is a more accurate representation of what is being called The Great Resignation, will continue to push meeting professionals to get creative about contracts, budgeting and delivering value.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Whether they’re checking IDs for a 21-plus event, patrolling your event space overnight, or keeping your attendees safe during the event, contracting a security company is a must. Tim Altbaum is CEO of Vario , a San Diego based, internationally traveled planning, production and technology company.

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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2019

You should actually hire your AV company before you even sign your venue contract. This means you are less likely to run into surprises in budget and production down the road. AV production can get expensive, quickly! Before signing any contracts make sure your quote is final. Know When to Hire Your AV Company.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Alternatively, Gift a Trip can create a white-label website featuring company logos, customized product selections, cart checkout and secure logins to get participants excited about the options. The post Out of This World Gifting appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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