Ask more questions and get more results from negotiations
Negotiation expert Alex Carter, who will host two PCMA Leadership Conference Business School sessions in Houston in January, discussed with Convene a negotiation strategy that works particularly well for women. Author: Michelle Russell Studies show that women are more likely to be rejected, punished, or even lied to during negotiations. In the first of our two-part Q&A with negotiation coach Alex Carter, the upcoming 2025 Leadership Conference host said she doesn't view negotiations as a battle or competition. “People often talk about negotiating as if you’re facing your opponent, but in most businesses, especially in the event planning industry, that ‘opponent’ — the people running the hotel, the catering staff, the people you contract with The designer runs your event – once negotiations are complete, they become your partner,” she told convene. “You are working together to deliver the best, most effective, most impactful event possible.” Alex Carter Carter is a professor at Columbia Law School, a United Nations negotiation…
U.S. hotel results for the week ended October 12
The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, helped by the Columbus Day holiday, according to CoStar's latest data as of Oct. 12. CoStar is the leading provider of online real estate markets, information and analysis for the real estate market. October 6-12, 2024 (percent change compared to the same period in 2023): Occupancy rate: 70.3% (+2.4%) Average Daily Rate (ADR): $166.88 (+1.4%) RevPAR: $117.28 (+3.8%) Among the top 25 markets, New Orleans had the largest performance improvement in each of three key performance indicators: occupancy (+20.1% to 75.6%), ADR (+13.1% to $194.70) and RevPAR (+13.1% to $194.70) +35.9% to $147.18) ). Market performance is driven by the Water Environment Federation's technical exhibitions and conferences. Atlanta had the second-highest increases in occupancy (+15.6% to 77.5%) and RevPAR (+20.6% to $102.59) due to Hurricane Milton's displacement needs. The largest declines in RevPAR were in Oahu (-10.3% to $218.20) and Tampa (-9.8% to $88.67), the latter due to the impact of Hurricane…
U.S. hotel industry sees positive results over weekend
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U.S. hotel results for the week ended October 12
The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, helped by the Columbus Day holiday, according to CoStar's latest data as of Oct. 12. CoStar is the leading provider of online real estate markets, information and analysis for the real estate market. October 6-12, 2024 (percent change compared to the same period in 2023): Occupancy rate: 70.3% (+2.4%) Average Daily Rate (ADR): $166.88 (+1.4%) RevPAR: $117.28 (+3.8%) Among the top 25 markets, New Orleans had the largest performance improvement in each of three key performance indicators: occupancy (+20.1% to 75.6%), ADR (+13.1% to $194.70) and RevPAR (+20.1% to $194.70) +35.9% to $147.18) ). Market performance is driven by the Water Environment Federation's technical exhibitions and conferences. Atlanta had the second-highest increases in occupancy (+15.6% to 77.5%) and RevPAR (+20.6% to $102.59) due to Hurricane Milton's displacement needs. The largest declines in RevPAR were in Oahu (-10.3% to $218.20) and Tampa (-9.8% to $88.67), the latter due to the impact of Hurricane…
Enhance your LinkedIn™ profile for better business results
Expo! Expo! The IAEE 2024 Annual Meeting and Exhibition delves into the inner workings of exhibitions and events, with six unique learning tracks delivered by thought leaders such as trainer and speaker Leanne Calderwood, CMP. her meeting, LinkedIn™ Labs: Build your professional imagewill teach professionals how to create and optimize their LinkedIn™ profiles. Through live demonstrations and hands-on activities, Leanne will show attendees how to create a compelling LinkedIn™ presence that attracts leads and opportunities. Whether participants are just starting out or looking to boost their profile, this interactive session will provide the tools and knowledge needed to make a lasting impression on LinkedIn™. Watch the video below where Leanne shares these insights: Create a healthy content balance on LinkedIn™. How a storytelling framework can help create posts that resonate with your audience. LinkedIn™'s most effective content format. What drives her passion for maximizing LinkedIn™ impact and why it's so important in today's business environment. Expo! Expo! is the place…
2024 Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race Results
This year's coverage Pure Muscle Car Drag Racing (PSMCDR) features a twist on a different perspective, but for those of you racing enthusiasts out there, you probably want to see ET, right? So below you can realize your wish. There were a total of 59 classes (i.e. 118 cars entered), with an additional 12 cars withdrawing due to mechanical problems. Vehicles participating in the MIA include a 1968 Hurst/Olds, a 1974 Plymouth Duster 360, an A12 Road Runner, a 1970 Hemi Challenger R/T, three 1970-71 Buick GS 455, A 350/330 powered Pontiac Custom S, 1973 LeMans GT, 1970 AAR'Cuda, 1971 Hemi Charger Super Bee and a 1969 Chevelle SS 396 with L78. The fastest cars are the Hemi GTX, Max Wedge Belvedere, Yenko Camaro, Hemi'Cuda, and Yenko Deuce, but if you're familiar with the sport, you know that being fastest isn't the goal. You can find the stats and their qualifying times below. The fastest ET was Tom Hoover, who…
CEMA Summit Poll Results Are Surprising
If you walked into the opening main stage presentation at the CEMA Summit, held Aug. 4-6 in the Seattle Convention Center’s Summit Building, you might have thought the corporate event marketers in attendance were celebrating a colleague’s birthday. They smiled and watched as dozens of balloons floated from the ceiling, perched above a round table. A person at each table used a crank mechanism to move helium balloons suspended from fishing lines up and down to represent responses to multiple-choice questions posed by Jeffrey Rogers, a host at Projectory, an event experience company whose mission is to inject excitement and fun into events through uplifting formats. Projectory co-founder Oren Berkovich said the “floating opinion” format is an interesting way to solve business problems ConveningCEMA audiences were treated to balloon voting – an analog alternative to gauging the mood of the room, typically achieved through standard online voting tools, where responses were aggregated and posted on a large screen in real…
Atlanta police mock street racer for crying, results
The 22-year-old had his BMW M4 seized and was charged with street racing and altering license plates September 5, 2024 18:30 Police in Georgia are getting attention for publicizing the arrest of a 22-year-old man who they said went from "slipping to crying." The man was arrested last month for street racing and altering license plates. His BMW M4 was also reportedly seized as it was linked to multiple accidents. Most police departments are supposed to protect and serve, but Atlanta police took a different approach. They decided to mock an alleged street racer and called him a "crybaby." There is a lot to unpack, but in a post titled "Sliding to Cry," the department said one of their units was targeting an act of illegal street racing and street grabbing on August 25. During the process, Officer Epps "heard tires squealing and saw smoke rising" from a nearby location. More: Police pursuit of BMW suspect ends in cash giveaway…
Improve Your Trade Show Results: Tips for Success
Improve Your Trade Show Results: Tips for SuccessTrade shows are whirlwind events—the energy is contagious and the opportunities to network with attendees are endless. But to truly achieve your goals and achieve higher returns, careful planning and execution are essential. Here, we explore how to implement key strategies so that your next exhibit achieves your desired business outcomes and increases your trade show ROI. 1. Plan AheadDon’t wait until the last minute! Successfully attending a trade show takes months of preparation. Determine your budget and reserve booth space in advance to avoid logistical challenges and missed deadlines. Many trade shows offer early bird discounts, which can significantly reduce your costs. Don’t let those deadlines creep up on you—set reminders to take advantage of them. 2. Clarify your goalsDefine your trade show goals. Do you want to increase brand awareness, attract a large number of qualified leads, establish strategic partnerships, or launch new products? Once you have your goals clearly defined,…
Achieve excellent results easily
introduce Imagine a peaceful summer day with bees humming softly in the background, working tirelessly to create something truly magical. This fascinating process not only provides us with delicious and nutritious honey, but it also plays a vital role in our ecosystem. The word "Alvemente" may not be well known, but it refers to the intricate world of beekeeping and honey production. In this article, we'll explore what Alvemente encompasses, delving into the heart of beekeeping, the science behind honey production, and the critical role bees play in our environment. Discover the Hive: The Heart of Alvemente Hive anatomy A beehive is a marvel of natural engineering, made up of several key parts working in harmony: Queen Bee: The queen bee is the central figure of the hive and her main duty is to lay eggs. She is the mother of all the bees in the colony and is responsible for ensuring the continuation of the hive. Worker Bee: These…
Strong market demand, Maersk’s second quarter 2024 results strong growth
Maersk maintained its positive momentum in the second quarter of 2024, achieving significant growth in all divisions and significantly improving its financial performance. Also read: Maersk predicts Red Sea conflict will continue until 2024 The company reported an EBIT margin of 7.5%, a significant improvement from 1.4% in the first quarter. Ocean Freight profitability improved significantly, while Logistics and Services continued to expand steadily. The Terminals division also performed strongly. On August 1, Maersk revised its 2024 forecast, citing the expansion of the Red Sea crisis and continued strong market demand as key factors. As supply chain pressures intensified, freight volumes in the ocean freight sector grew significantly and freight rates rose, especially for goods from Asia. However, the Red Sea crisis and the need to reroute vessels south of the Cape of Good Hope led to increased operating costs. Despite these challenges, profitability returned to positive territory. While earnings were lower than in the same period last year, performance…
Episode 018 – Use freebies and promotions for powerful results!
Episode 018: Use Giveaways and Promotions for Powerful Results! with Anthony Gaudio At every trade show, we see promotional items at every booth! But which ones work, and which ones are a waste of money? Promotional industry expert Anthony Gaudio of Quality Logo Products joins me today to discuss everything you ever wanted to know about giveaways! Q1——What experience do you have with trade shows? At trade shows, I am more of a behind-the-scenes person. Most of my experience is with customers. Connecting with customers before and after shows helps me understand which products work for them and which products are less popular. I use this information to help other similar businesses/individuals target products for their respective markets. I don't just work with one auto body shop, I work with 30. If 24 out of 30 shops are happy with XYZ pen, then I will recommend it to the next auto body shop that's looking for a pen because actions…
Episode 21 – 11 free giveaway tips to help you save money and get results
Episode 21 – 11 More Giveaway Tips and Tricks to Help You Save Money and Attract Customers! We recently interviewed promoter Anthony Gaudio – Episode 18. The value and expertise in this episode is so rich! Some of the audience asked me some questions about some of the things we didn’t cover in that interview, plus I wanted to share some of my experiences and go a little deeper into how to use giveaways at trade shows. That’s why we have a Part 2 on the topic of giveaways and promotional items! It fills in a lot of gaps and answers a few more questions from our interview. I’m not going to tell you exactly what to give away. What I’m going to do is help you avoid some common mistakes so that your show is a success and your giveaway does what you bought it for! and not just become something to be thrown away or given to attendees’…
Episode 21 – 11 free giveaway tips to help you save money and get results
Episode 21 – 11 More Giveaway Tips and Tricks to Help You Save Money and Attract Customers! We recently interviewed promoter Anthony Gaudio – Episode 18. The value and expertise in this episode is so rich! Some of the audience asked me some questions about some of the things we didn’t cover in that interview, plus I wanted to share some of my experiences and go a little deeper into how to use giveaways at trade shows. That’s why we have a Part 2 on the topic of giveaways and promotional items! It fills in a lot of gaps and answers a few more questions from our interview. I’m not going to tell you exactly what to give away. What I’m going to do is help you avoid some common mistakes so that your show is a success and your giveaway does what you bought it for! and not just become something to be thrown away or given to attendees’…
Episode 074 – Tips and Trends for Overwhelming Virtual Event Results #5
You’ve found the right podcast that can provide you with solid advice for better engagement, smoother and better-run digital and virtual events, trade shows and webinars! Episode 074 — Tips and Trends #5! I hope you have the best year yet in 2021… and that you can win awesome prizes too! Go tradeshowu.biz/Challenge Sign up and get all the details! ———————– Tip #1 – Use short clips We used to have 40, 60 or even 90 minute meetings. Your virtual audience can’t handle this much! There are too many distractions at home and attention spans are shorter 15 minutes + short Q&A, or multiple speakers giving 10-minute talks on a topic, followed by a panel Q&A session End the session with a creative break – quizzes, trivia, giveaways, musicians, exercise or yoga, etc.! Get creative – there are so many options. This session can even be sponsored to cover some of the costs. Tip #2 – Complete your agenda on…
221 – Coach Follow-up! Results after the show
In this episode, we follow up on our Exhibitor Coaching Session with Reginald Ferguson of The Groom's Man! If you missed that episode, you can check out episode 220 here. Jim and Reginald discuss the groom's role in the big wedding performance, including: Did they achieve their goals? What did they take away from the coaching sessions? Was it helpful? What is going well? What would they change? Will they do this show again? And much more! Connect with Reginald! Would you like to participate in an exhibitor coaching session on an upcoming podcast episode? For more information about our coaching and consulting services – Click here Schedule a free 15-minute discovery call! Click here to schedule About the author JimJim Cermak has over 30 years of experience exhibiting, planning and operating trade shows. As a professional trainer, he helps companies transform their performance at trade shows, expositions, events and conferences.
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