A lot of planners dread planning events that include food (and beverage). It's not that they don't like the events themselves. It's just that many planners are afraid that they'll run out of food (been there) or didn't stock that special beer that the company president likes (done … [Read more...]
Master the Event Podcast: Working with Event Suppliers
Listen in as Randy and Andrew talk about their experiences working with event suppliers and meeting planners. Addressing the common misconception that third party suppliers often increase budgets, the two point out the importance of establishing a two-way relationship. And how, in … [Read more...]
Event Planning Budgets: Don’t Be Penny Wise and Pound Foolish
There's no doubt about it, budgeting can be tricky. Oh sure, on the surface it sounds easy enough to trim a few dollars here and there. Event planning budgets are no different. Not understanding how and why budgeting dollars are allocated can lead to a real mess of an event. To me an … [Read more...]
Pharmaceutical Event Planning Is Getting Tough to be Creative
Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail shall keep... You probably think I'm talking about the postman's creed here. Nope. In my experiences I have dealt with doctors attending a drug company meeting where that saying would apply. They would literally sit out storms in their … [Read more...]
The Top 5 Attributes of Tier 1, 2 & 3 Convention Cities
When you think of meeting and conference locations, cities like; Chicago, New York, Las Vegas, Orlando and Toronto may come to mind. And rightfully so. These cities have top notch venues and meeting facilities while offering world class dining, attractions and entertainment. Oh and … [Read more...]
