Many companies are involving their meeting producers in negotiations with their meeting venues – and for good reason.
When you’re planning for a large meeting, one way to keep your budget in check is having your production company work with your meeting planner on negotiating with the hotel or venue.
Many companies are doing just that. Why?
Because producers will anticipate costs that might otherwise get overlooked until they become line items on the final invoice.
We recently asked Bob Smithers, our Executive Creative Director, what those companies are gaining by engaging their production companies so early.
And he shared some observations, based on 30+ years of experience, of costs that a production company would typically call out and assist in negotiating.
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