Scanning through Twitter this afternoon (the usual places like #eventtable and #eventprofs) and came across this chat from @JeniseFryatt and @PYMLive about event planning and the pet peeves that come with it. What a great idea for a chat (I love hearing what makes people tick)! Here are some interesting tweets from the chat! To view the entire chat go to #eventtable or follow @JeniseFryatt
A1: The complaints I hear most often from #eventprofs are about F&B, A/V and hotel charges #eventtable
A1: They complain about the cost and lack of customer service with A/V companies. #eventtable
A1: One solution for “hidden fees” @joaneisenstodt has pointed out, is asking the right questions in negs http://ow.ly/dBzfs #eventtable
Planners have to take responsibility for asking about things they don’t understand before signing contracts. #eventtable
They can protect themselves from hidden fees by stating in contracts that they’re not liable for anything not included in it#eventtable
A1: How to keep up with technology and social media is also a big gripe I hear often from #eventprofs. #eventtable
The problem with technology isn’t that you can’t find something that does what you want. it’s there are too many options. #eventtable
A2: Tracking metrics is so important. Facebook & YouTube dashboards are fantastic, also http://www.Tweetreach.com for Twitter
A3: Suppliers & planners: You want a win-win, so don’t play hardball or be unethical! You can’t get everything! #eventtable
A3: Planners: Know what the value of your meeting really is. Be flexible. Let people know when/why they don’t get your business.#eventtable
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Join in on the next #eventtable chat next Monday at 3pm EST.