Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

We thought a good way to mark the month would be to ask Jacquelyn Denise Reid, area event planning manager with Hyatt Centric French Quarter Hotel and Eliza Jane Hotel; president of Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) and 2022 Smart Women in Meetings Visionary award winner , how she marks designated Black History Month. .”

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

Whether you’re a seasoned event professional or embarking on your first conference planning venture , mastering the art of conference management is paramount to creating impactful and memorable experiences. Understanding the Dynamics of Conference Management What is Conference Management?

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

While many will be mindful of basics like marketing and project management, few will know that they have to consider costs involving equipment, labor, and studios. Includes everything from Google ads to vendor and sponsor associated costs. Creative Services: Talent management, storyboarding, speaker coaching.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 23, 2023

Smart Meetings spoke with Ari Schwartz, former senior director of cybersecurity at the White House (he worked on technology policy during the Obama administration), and current managing director of cybersecurity services for Venable Cybersecurity Risk Management Group , to discuss best security practices meeting planners should consider in 2023.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 19, 2021

This is a must for all event vendors. They should be trained for unpredictable situations, which is something that you should keep in mind during the hiring process. Our event production staff is trained in both our equipment servicing and customer relations, so they are prepared to handle any issue that could occur at an event.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

AI Event Tools Ruled The conference kicked off with announcements of new AI integrations—acquisition of Reposite AI sourcing, integration with FeedomPay for hotel reservation tokenization and a partnership with AMGiNE for automated business travel management. “AI

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2023

Diverse vendors such as chefs, decorators, audio-visual technicians, professional photographers and a wealth of other industry talents bring rare culture to event destinations. ESPs representing hotels, CVBs and convention centers authentically strive for one common goal and that is to host a most memorable event for stakeholders.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 3, 2024

And building a sense of belonging within your industry helps you manage stress and build resilience for a long and thriving career. Most industries have associations and organizations that do just that: provide community and belonging, offer training and support, and strive to improve industry conditions and culture.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Planning and executing events can be a daunting task, and having the right event management platform can make all the difference. However, what happens when you realize your current event management software vendor is no longer meeting your needs? Bizzabo’s 2023 State of in-person B2B conferences report revealed that 67.4%

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

For example, instead of hiring a third-party vendor, they are doing it themselves, becoming their own designers. To combat that, we are now cross-training staff. Smalls recently earned the designation as a certified venue executive from the International Association of Venue Managers. .

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Even with the best team, organization and expertise, an event strategy can’t succeed completely without the right event management software. However, with the great variety of options, choosing the right event management software can feel overwhelming.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 1, 2022

Her suggestion for managing all three challenges is to bring the technology partner in early to help get clarity on goals and strategies. The next question is where meeting professionals and technology companies are going to find the people to manage all that technology amid a staffing crisis.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

The emcee should generally not be an executive, a vendor or anyone who is not a trained public speaker. Yet too often the speaker selection process is managed by the sales and marketing teams, and it usually identifies people in two major categories– sponsors and big corporate logos. The Best Speakers.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

“I’ve also worked on the vendor side for a florist and event decorator,” she adds. We must find ways to look at roles that might be a little different than what we’re used to as opposed to the standard event manager and event producer roles, and they still exist.” Entrepreneurial Spirit: What Does It Mean?

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Social Tables

APRIL 13, 2021

Event Diagramming Collaborative event management software that saves time, boosts revenue and drives loyalty. NEW Sales & Catering CRM Seamlessly manage and optimize group sales performance across your entire portfolio. NEW Client Services Get all the support you want for your events because we know hospitality matters. Hire a caterer.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

From event conception and stage design to technical programming and day-of event coordination, event planners manage the event planning process from start to finish. Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Comparison and Selection. Collaboration.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2021

“Our sales reps are trained to get the budget. “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.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Even with the best team, organization and expertise, an event strategy can’t succeed completely without the right event management software. However, with the great variety of options, choosing the right event management software can feel overwhelming.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 3, 2023

Are you on the hunt for the best event management software? But which event management platform is the best for you and your organization? It’s no surprise, then, that Capterra has a whopping 841 event management solutions, and G2 features 220. Can I manage private events with your software?

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ITA Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

91 Invaluable Sales Training Resources for 2021. That requires an incredible amount of training. And that sales training is never over. Share this list of sales training resources with your team to keep them razor sharp this coming year. Sales Manager’s Guide to Stress Management | ITA Group. Or the globe?

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Why Sustainable Event Management Matters Make no mistake: Sustainability — and climate change — are key points of concern for the events industry. 3 Sustainability Phrases Event Managers Need To Know Event leader Melanie Reid noted three important sustainability phrases that every event leader should know inside and out. Does yours?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

Don’t forget, you’ll need similar (and often separate) accommodations for your staff, vendors , volunteers, sponsors, media, security, talent and parade participants. Autograph seekers, paparazzi, media and general parade crowd mayhem requires trained handlers and security to wrangle talent. Get ready for picketing in 2024.

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Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2019

10 years ago it was common to see a charge for using 3rd party AV vendors and AV restrictions on your quotes. Be sure to ask is this whole labor team trained and operated in the equipment I want to use? Project Managers. Every event needs a project manager. Beware of Free Internet Services . Look at the Labor Details.

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Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

Event Diagramming Collaborative event management software that saves time, boosts revenue and drives loyalty. NEW Sales & Catering CRM Seamlessly manage and optimize group sales performance across your entire portfolio. Get the contact information for the venue manager in case of emergencies (like being locked out or other issues).

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 27, 2022

As we ride an optimistic and calmer wave in the events industry — in-person and hybrid events increased 2X over the last three months, compared to the 3 months prior, according to Bizzabo data — event organizers are embracing the power of risk management. What is risk management in event planning? It’s preparing for the unexpected.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

These platforms help you manage online events from beginning to end, from conferences and summits to sales kickoffs and trade shows. . Many production companies also train your speakers on virtual event best practices and provide support on the day of the event. . It’s not uncommon to use multiple tools to manage events.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 8, 2023

Catering and convention services managers, AV/production project managers/producers, general service contractors, and housing and registration service providers — these are the professionals who keep events humming. At times, these priorities compete against training inexperienced — or fixing issues with — vendors.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Other free event management software systems include: Wild Apricot Planning Pod Slack Slido Ticket Tailor InEvent 7. Training event staff to maximize efficiency. With a smaller applicant pool to choose from, it is important to properly review the skills and training of potential team members. Complicated vendor setup.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Last week, they talked about better brand management with Astute Review. “But there’s still so much potential in the enterprise space in something like a workspace to be able to do that for training and collaboration. “There are a lot of people and event vendors who say that they hope virtual events will go away.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2021

Event Diagramming Collaborative event management software that saves time, boosts revenue and drives loyalty. NEW Sales & Catering CRM Seamlessly manage and optimize group sales performance across your entire portfolio. Other concepts and venues, especially outdoor ones, will be logistically easier to manage in the day.

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Venue Audience Social Media Insurance 200

ITA Group

JANUARY 13, 2022

Are You Overlooking These Critical Channel Partner Training & Enablement Components? Evaluate Channel Training Needs. Some partners, such as vendors or franchisees, might need general training in marketing your products. Training and development is a key component of any partner program.

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ITA Group

APRIL 5, 2022

5 Ways to Enable Channel Sales & Account Managers. Channel Account Managers (CAM). Channel Sales Managers (CSM). Partner Sales Managers (PSM). Regional Sales Managers (RSM). Field manager roles are self-directed and the ways they do their jobs vary. They often lack a consistent partner-management approach.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Recently, that meant introducing everyone to local small businesses for their amenities, including a fragrance company, a cookie maker and a coffee vendor. To that end, Encore has invested in technology, people—9,000 in 18 months—and training to catch up to the needs of meeting professionals who came back quickly.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

They’re usually also managing everybody below them. They’re managing everything, a lot of different details. Stage Manager . All right, next up you have, related to content, is the stage manager. Again, a stage manager usually backstage, show caller usually at the front of house. Production Manager .

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

It provides a detailed outline of all expected expenses and potential revenues, enabling event organizers to effectively manage their resources and make informed financial decisions. Similarly, a previously available service or product might become scarce, requiring a vendor change or strategy.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

Budget management tools are helpful aids when breaking down budgets and setting out clear breakdowns of costs. Whether it’s by plane, train, car or on foot, ensure your venue is accessible through multiple modes of transport. Are their restrictions on outside AV vendors? Then research or estimate how much it will all cost.

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