CEO of @Akommo and Dad x 3. Barcelona maxi. Thoughts on events, digital marketing, SMBs, parenting, and probably more.
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Sometimes, you just need to close all your browser tabs.
#FridayThoughts
Hotels spend $$$ on revenue management software, dynamic pricing, CRM tools, and sales teams.
Then someone replies "sorry, no availability" to a corporate group inquiry with no path forward.
ALWAYS offer a solution. Are your dates flexible? Can we place you on second option? Ca
The easier something looks, the harder it was to deliver.
120 hotel rooms required in Marseille at end of May. Last minute, peak season.
28 hotels contacted.
The client will receive a clean shortlist of availabilities. They won't see the work.
Used to go clubbing at La Paloma in my twenties. Going to a Charlie Cunningham concert there next Thursday.
It's also one of the best large event venues in Barcelona - has been since 1903. Some buildings just work across every context.
Full details and capacity here if you're looking for a Barcelona gala or product launch venue: akommo.com/spaces/barcelona/…
Conversation with a client this morning:
Planner:
“Need to remove the cloakroom. I can’t justify the extra €500 to my boss.”
Also planner:
“My boss would like a corner suite. Don’t worry about the cost.”
I see you, event planners. The struggle is real.
Interesting strategy by @IBTMevents in Barcelona to start charging 150€ for the base entry price.
Curious - did anyone feel like attendance was significantly down?
If so, did the quality of the attendees make up for it?
I’ve been sourcing hotels & venues globally for 15+ years.
If you knew me before 2020, I was loud here. Then business came back, and I went heads-down to build.
I’ve missed the conversation. So I’m opening up the notebook again. 👇
The events industry is getting louder, but not clearer.
We’re building a new platform to fix transparency in sourcing (whether in Barcelona or Dallas).
Instead of guessing behind closed doors, I want to build this in the open and hear what actually matters to you.
Hard to believe it's been 3 years since we published our last #CannesLions Party List. Excited to see so many brands blazing back with incredible events and activations.
If you're going to Cannes Lions, these are the parties to attend.
#CannesLions2022
It's out! Our annual #CannesLions
party list is here. Find out what @shotscreative @SizzerAmsterdam
@madhivetech @Adweek @TeamMediaocean @doubleverify @MediaMonks and over 30 others have prepared this year. See you there! Read more: akommo.com/blog/cannes/akomm…
You might be an #eventprof if it's 10pm, the kids are finally down, and you can't wait to snuggle down into a nice non-alcoholic drink and a spreadsheet.
This is a big deal. 2022 is about to get very busy, #eventprofs.
theguardian.com/world/2022/j…
Peak entrepreneur might be having COVID, standing at your WFH desk at 11:30pm, with your 4-month old on you in a baby carrier, sending emails to clients.
Sending love to all freelancers, sole proprietors, business owners that don’t have the luxury of sick leave.
#eventprofs
Jason Greenman retweeted
remote jobs get 300% more applicants than in office jobs.
If you care about access to talent, the case is growing for remote first:
nbcnews.com/business/economy…
