ADMEI

DECEMBER 2, 2024

DMCs often find themselves in the role of educators, helping clients understand local market conditions and how to allocate their resources strategically. Strategic Partnerships : Cultivate relationships with local vendors, which can lead to unique offerings without breaking the bank.

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Destination Management Incentives Banking Vendor 113

Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2024

A Citywide With a Purpose While the emphasis will be once again on empowering attendees with education about how to manage events more efficiently, it will roll out against the backdrop of a city steeped in deep cultural and historic heritage and a fun San Antonio Riverwalk option for getting out and about.

Trade Show 243

Trade Show Networking Vendor Education 243

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 20, 2024

With an event production career that spans over 26 years, Frankel was a perfect choice as speaker to educate our audience on the fine details of AV contracting. If you communicate your vision in as detailed a way as possible, your AV vendor should be able to provide you with exactly what you need.

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Contracts Contracts Rehearsal Vendor 246

Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

The two organizations have come together to make The Show as eco-friendly as possible, adhering to Questex’s Quest Zero initiative, through which the company has joined the Net Zero Carbon Event initiative, along with its vendor partners and colleagues.

Hospitality 245

Hospitality Sustainability Vendor Healthcare 245

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Well, the problem here is that you settle and become complacent with your vendors, choosing the ones you’ve been working with forever. Take it upon yourself to learn about event AV and get educated on the subject as much as you can. Building good, long-lasting relationships with your vendors goes a long way.

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Events Vendor Technology Technology 308

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Increasing Efforts on Client Education. I am dedicating more time to educating my clients than ever before. Be Transparent With Your Vendors About Their Section of Your Budget. Pro tip: No one wants to work for free, but most vendors/suppliers add a little cream to their quote. It’s that simple!

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Vendor Events Banking Contracts 240

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

For example, professionals in our industry can take action by advocating for educators, vendors, venues, CVB and DMC rosters, and the like, to specifically include minority-owned businesses. For instance, more efforts towards education of industry designations are needed.

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Meeting Vendor Education Promotion 226

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

This is codifying best practices through robust continuing education programs, which will result in better service to clients, unambiguous internal metrics and career growth,” he said. “In In addition, 20 hours of continuing education, which focuses on event servicing topics, is required over three years. Building the Pipeline.

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Certification Training Events Education 246

Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

Oakland event prioritized DEIB education MPI Northern California Chapter’s Annual Conference Experience moved to Oakland Marriott City Center from its traditional home in San Francisco this week with a new format. Read More : Educational Support Elevates DEI and Could Alleviate Staffing Issues “This is a business issue,” DeShields said.

Trade Show 246

Trade Show Panel Proposal Banking 246

Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

Transparency is an asset when negotiating with vendors Incentive packages have greatly improved over the years in both quality and customization. Using transparency in your negotiation process isn’t just appropriate, it is often expected, as many vendors offer a surprising amount of flexibility.

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Incentives Vendor Regulations Contracts 239

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. The goal here is to make an educated decision. We’ve been talking a whole lot about Av quotes. But what are they when you boil it down to their core?

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Vendor Contracts Contracts Speakers 339

Smart Meetings

MARCH 12, 2024

Whether guests, employees, vendor partners, or friends; I do my best to show genuine hospitality. Working through a myriad of intricate details, collaborating with multiple departments and vendors, and then witnessing the culmination of months of tireless planning I felt an overwhelming sense of fulfillment.

Hospitality 246

Hospitality Retreat Vendor Logistics 246

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. They may be interested in your approach to vendor relationships or client communication. Additionally, let your client know what will happen next.

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Proposal Vendor Destination Management Contracts 199

ADMEI

JANUARY 17, 2024

Resources Looking for the perfect vendor for an upcoming event? Destination Management Companies offer the perfect balance to that big picture, as they typically specialize in details — from specific venues and vendors to transportation logistics and unique activities. Need advice for a transportation hiccup?

Organization 228

Organization Destination Management Logistics Transportation 228

Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2024

Although the information demonstrating the impact post-convention is still being collected, the feel of moving through DIAC24 and seeing firsthand the activations, education sessions, award ceremonies and local community engagement set the stage to easily anticipate the initiative’s robust success.

Tourism 278

Tourism Tourism Planner Attendee 278

ADMEI

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

How Planning Impacts Perception Hosting a large-scale corporate event is a massive undertaking, coordinating a variety of vendors to bring your brand to life in a way that aligns with your target audience. When check-in lines are long and slow, itineraries are confusing, or vendors are understaffed, guests take note.

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Destination Management Vendor Events Advertising 191

Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

Professional meetings are critical to the success of other industries like manufacturing, education and healthcare, bringing together decision makers across the public and private sectors,” said Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of U.S. Travel Association. Its chapters are holding individual in-person events, as well.

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Panel Government Financial Services Education 245

Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Work with vendors. “On On the vendor side,” Kaye said, “the use of plastic has really been an a-ha moment — especially our furniture vendors, who wrap everything in plastic wrap [to protect it for travel]. We will send out a pre-advance to our vendors asking them to use [reusable] furniture wraps and blankets instead.”

Vendor 59

Vendor Sustainability Events Education 59

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Right out of school, I worked for an association for a few years as their meeting coordinator, working on some smaller events and supporting our large annual meeting and educational conference in conjunction with a large trade show.” “I’ve also worked on the vendor side for a florist and event decorator,” she adds.

Planner 317

Planner Trade Show Logistics Events 317

Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2023

Participants will clear rubbish from the beach and take part in restoration activities—all while enjoying live music, workshops, hosted vendors and a yoga session for those who arrive before the event kicks off at 9:30 a.m. Read More : Healthy World: Is Net-zero Enough? The post Earth Month Mahalo appeared first on Smart Meetings.

Airlines 245

Airlines Sustainability Education Banking 245

Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2021

Thuy is the first one to make an educated guess. “What vendor isn’t willing to re-edit their quote or shave things off, add things as you go through the second and third revision? “If you were to bring in your vendors, hire slow, and bring them in early, that would make all the stakeholders whole and happy.

Events 248

Events Vendor Planner Production 248

Endless Events

JUNE 8, 2019

We are breaking down AV quotes live and walking you through each step, so you can be better educated on how everything works. This can mean there’s a separate vendor that we don’t have access to, but it’s still an expense. Over-communicate your vision, not just your needs to all your vendors and partners.

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Vendor Insurance Speakers Venue 254

Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

The emcee should generally not be an executive, a vendor or anyone who is not a trained public speaker. Public speaking is a developed skill, and it requires the person on stage to maintain the audience’s attention while educating them and hopefully entertaining them at the same time. The Best Speakers.

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Speakers Social Media Sponsors Communications 299

Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Organizations can entertain, educate, inspire, sell, or do all of the above simultaneously. Create a comprehensive event timeline for all planning aspects: operations, marketing, designers, and vendors. WHAT IS EVENT MARKETING? Organizations use event marketing to: Promote the brand to a larger audience.

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Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Events 347

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

And one of the things that came out of these debriefs is the realization of the reach vendors could possibly have. We’ve always kept vendors out of the virtual space because we couldn’t figure out how that would monetize for them.” ” Future Trends In Hybrid & Virtual Events.

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Production Virtual Events Audience Online 316

ADMEI

JANUARY 3, 2024

For example, networking within your industry’s association gives you not only a community of like-minded individuals but also a chance to grow and partner with other DMCs to gain education and insight. Continuing Education and Innovation When you join an association, you’re getting so much more than a social network.

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Benefits Destination Management Certification Training 211

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

On top of these impressive facts, they hold an annual trade show and conference with approximately 5000 store owners, 100-200 international partners, 150 different vendor companies and 2000 vendor staff. We consistently come up with fun and creative ideas, and we share those with our vendors. JudyRAnderson Click To Tweet.

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Sponsors Retail Vendor Trade Show 209

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 7, 2024

Find out if there’s a vendor you are required to use. It’s educated guessing. I’ve never walked into a venue where the first thing I do in the center of the room isn’t slam my foot down on the floor, because it’s going to tell me so much of what I need to know. Do I need to bring in drape?

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Meeting Vendor Venue Attendee 246

Endless Events

AUGUST 22, 2018

If you don’t see that piece of equipment on site, then you are in good standing to negotiate with your vendor. This is free education that could save you money this time around. Do this as a way to make a better decision in your vendor choice, instead of going into it purely as a way to drive the price down. Is it needed?

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Contracts Contracts Vendor Transportation 523

Endless Events

MARCH 19, 2020

Education Is Your Friend. You want someone who’s going to educate you through the entire process” The Impact of Better Virtual Events. I can’t tell you how many people are like, “Yeah, could we make it sort of as a show floor and people can click on it and go ‘visit’ vendors?”

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Virtual Events Events Speakers Panel 342

Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Pro planners are constantly on the lookout for exciting new event venues, vendor options, potential suppliers, and other resources. A keen eye is required for event planners who want to remain competitive.

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Planner Vendor Certification Event Planning 145

Endless Events

JANUARY 10, 2022

As our most loyal listeners know, Will and Brandt love to make educated guesses about the events industry. “Bringing your events into a community allows for all of your attendees, sponsors, or vendors to play a bigger storyline in your overall event strategy. Can you believe it? It’s 2022!

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Platform Events Trends Attendee 317

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

However, what happens when you realize your current event management software vendor is no longer meeting your needs? of organizers are either switching or planning to switch their event software vendors within the next year, underscoring the dynamic nature of this industry. We just ran our conference with a new vendor.

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Vendor Management B2B Training 59

Motivation Excellence

MARCH 9, 2024

Creating a must-attend event for top-performing customers and vendors helping boost average sales growth 230% over the first 12 years (and counting). Business Issue Our fencing industry client went through restructuring.

Vendor 130

Vendor Website Networking Entertainment 130

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2018

Ask the vendors to use reusable containers rather than disposable items. Staff and volunteer education. Educate both your volunteers and staff about the importance of recycling and proper recycling procedures. You can conserve your energy and resources with these tips: Use napkins instead of disposable plates for “finger foods”.

Manufacturing 170

Manufacturing Events Venue Contracts 170

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

This is the time to meet vendors and partners you could potentially work with for years to come, so be your authentic self and put your best foot forward. Smart Monday, powered by MPI is a day packed full of education. With over 30 education sessions, keynote speakers, and hands-on workshops you can’t miss out! Smart Monday .

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Education Speakers Networking Certification 185

Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2021

I remember that at the MPI educational conference in February, there was tension in the air. Even when the pause happened in March of 2020 and the company had laid off almost all the staff, she continued part time, reaching out to clients and vendors regularly to make sure they were OK. The education and connections were priceless.

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Meeting Virtual Events Hospitality Education 244