“Ugh I don’t understand why the hotel responded like that!” I am sure this is something you have heard before in the event planning industry. The process of the Request for Proposal (RFP) is like a dance between the event planner and venue sales manager. The two take the dance floor trying not to step on each other toes but each trying to lead the dance making it a beautiful partnership for a successful dance and in this case a meeting or event.
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Guest Blogger Adam Shomaker on “Are you ready to take the dance floor in the RFP process?”
Tuesday, September 28th, 2010#Eventprofs NYC Tweetup & Trivia Night!
Sunday, September 26th, 2010Hosted by Liz King Events:
Mix and mingle with other #eventprofs while enjoying a special trivia night hosted by David Jacobson, owner/producer of TrivWorks!
TrivWorks is New York City's premiere live trivia company, specializing in customized trivia events for corporate clients & employees. Founded in 2009 as a high-value, cost-effective entertainment & team building alternative for cash-strapped companies, TrivWorks has quickly built an impressive client roster which includes PepsiCo, Deutsche Bank, Lincoln Center and Fordham University. Since 2006, David has also hosted weekly bar trivia nights in Manhattan, which have been called the best in NYC by New York Magazine, CBS New York and Yelp.
David is a graduate of NYU and Columbia, and has 9 years of experience in entertainment, event planning, experiential learning and client service in New York City.
Website: http://www.TrivWorks.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/TrivWorks
Email: david@trivworks.com
You will also have the opportunity to try out the TwitPic Photo Booth by Erin Leigh of E. Leigh Photography. More details to come. You won't want to miss it!
Open to all professionals in the event industry - from planners to entertainers!
$10 cover guarantees your spot and provides light appetizers.
My Follow Friday Suggestion: @TrivWorks
Friday, September 24th, 2010As I meet more and more amazing people through the event professionals community, Follow Friday has become increasingly difficult to manage. How do I suggest 30 people to follow in any kind of meaningful way? So, I've decided to highlight one member of the community each week that I suggest you follow. This person is someone that I respect and have learned a lot from (whether they realize it or not).
Today, my suggestion is David Jacobson, Owner and Producer of TrivWorks. TrivWorks is New York City's premiere live trivia company, specializing in customized trivia events for corporate clients & employees. Trivia nights are a great entertainment and team building alternative. David has a very impressive client roster which includes PepsiCo, Deutsche Bank, Lincoln Center and Fordham University. Since 2006, David has also hosted weekly bar trivia nights in Manhattan, which have been called the best in NYC by New York Magazine, CBS New York and Yelp.
David is a graduate of NYU and Columbia, and has 9 years of experience in entertainment, event planning, experiential learning and client service in New York City.
Connect with David:
Look for David at the upcoming NY #Eventprofs tweetup on October 19, 2010!
How Vendors Can Work with #Eventprofs
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010
I am contacted by many vendors on a daily basis who are interested in introducing me to their products and services. However, many of them are going about it all the wrong way. I'm not one to relish in other's tribulations so I thought it was time for a blog to help explain my way of looking at things. There are a few things that vendors can do to help create better relationships and close the deal with their target clients. Of course, as you read, you will realize that these tips can be applied to any business relationship.
BizBash Twitter Lounge
Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
I am excited to announce that Liz King Events will be hosting the BizBash Twitter Lounge this year on Wednesday, October 27, 2010!
We'll be tweeting about the expo and running lots of contests and I'd love to put together some gift bags for attendees to help highlight the community. If you have anything you'd like to include in the gift bags or prizes you'd like me to raffle off, please let me know. I think we're looking at 3500+ attendees and I'd like to highlight our community in any way possible. Please let me know if you have any ideas!
Register using code BBNYTWEET10 before 9/27/10 to receive 15% off registration! Also, please let me know your Twitter handle so we can connect before the event!
My Follow Friday Suggestion: @PlanetPlanitBiz
Friday, September 17th, 2010
As I meet more and more amazing people through the event professionals community, Follow Friday has become increasingly difficult to manage. How do I suggest 30 people to follow in any kind of meaningful way? So, I've decided to highlight one member of the community each week that I suggest you follow. This person is someone that I respect and have learned a lot from (whether they realize it or not).
Today, I suggest the wonderful Paul Cook of PlanetPlanit. Paul is one of the first people that I connected with on Twitter and has been a great source of encouragement and an amazing resource. He does amazing work with students helping to prepare them for the industry and it has been wonderful watching him over the past year or two. In addition to all this, Paul also runs Event IQ Magazine - an online events publication that has featured amazing guest bloggers such as @JeniseFryatt. Paul has also written numerous blogs for this site offering information and advice to students across the industry. This website is such a resource to all planners and I encourage you to check it (and him) out!
Connect with Paul:
Guest Blogging on “Thinking About Networking”
Thursday, September 9th, 2010One of the most important skills you can develop as a student (or adult) is networking. But what does that really mean? Is it a bunch of people standing in a room talking in 3 minute segments to the people standing next to them? I've been to far too many networking events like that, and admittedly, have even planned some of those events myself.
However, the more I think about the concept of networking, the more I realize that good relationships don't have to happen by chance. Here are a few suggestions for you to think about as you attend networking and other social events.
Continued on Event IQ Magazine
My Follow Friday Suggestion: @JeniseFryatt
Friday, September 3rd, 2010
As I meet more and more amazing people through the event professionals community, Follow Friday has become increasingly difficult to manage. How do I suggest 30 people to follow in any kind of meaningful way? So, I've decided to highlight one member of the community each week that I suggest you follow. This person is someone that I respect and have learned a lot from (whether they realize it or not).
This week, there's no better person to start with than Jenise Fryatt. Jenise has been an #eventprofs friend, guest blogger on my site and facilitator of relationships for the past year or so. It's been so great getting to know her a bit and seeing the impact she has had on the community. I've had the opportunity to write several guest blogs for her over the course of the last year and it has been nothing short of amazing. Enjoy!!
Connect with Jenise
http://www.twitter.com/JeniseFryatt
http://www.icon-presentations.com/blog/
Vote for her Sound n Sight blog in the #Eventprofs blog awards!
http://www.ready2spark.com/2010/08/eventprofs-blog-awards-nominees-announced.html
Liz King Events nominated for “Best Thought Provoking Blog”
Monday, August 23rd, 2010
I am completely honored to be included on this nominee list and sincerely thankful for those of you who nominated me! Please take a minute to submit your vote! 
Ask the #Eventprofs: Marketing vs. Event Planning
Sunday, August 22nd, 2010
In keeping with our "Ask the #Eventprofs" series, here is a question coming from ME that I would love your input on! Got a question you'd like answered? Email it today!
When planning an event for a client, to what extent are you responsible for marketing? Do you integrate the marketing along with the planning, or is everything separate? How do you manage your client's relationships?
