Conferences that Work

APRIL 18, 2022

2—Crowdsourcing a program online the day before an in-person conference. In addition, the time pressure to quickly crowdsource good sessions and find appropriate leadership is stressful for the small group responsible for this important component. The first novel hybrid meeting format was invented by Joel Backon back in 2010.

2010 411

2010 Meetings Conference Travel 411

Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Bruce Rosenthal, founder of the Partnership Professional Network, explains what you need to know now about structuring association sponsorship programs to win. Taken together, these survey findings indicate a disconnect between associations and sponsors. How can we alter these challenges to create successful sponsorship programs?

Sponsorships 273

Sponsorships Education Banking Social Media 273

Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2023

That net income is often what funds an association’s year-round member programs and services. This perfect storm significantly threatens the sustainability of associations and adds tremendous pressure to those who are organizing events to find ways to improve their financial performance. But things have changed.

Event Planning 370

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Eventmobi

JUNE 16, 2023

Long term, that means your association will foster trust with members who see reliable programming, stable finances, and excellent business planning. If 25% of that member base fails to renew, that’s $75,000 lost for the following year—and probably means less headcount or fewer programs for your association. It’s all connected.

Sponsorships 195

Sponsorships Financial Social Media Conference 195

Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

There’s never been a better time than right now to reimagine your education programming for your first in-person conference in some time, for many—in over two years. During the last 20 months we have all been a part of a global digital experiment and we have relied on the Internet to help us find solutions to our problems.

Education 436

Education Conference Speakers Conference Planning 436

Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

When building out a corporate events program, several critical factors must be considered to ensure the organization’s long-term success and sustainability. You have to wear multiple hats and juggle competing priorities: attendee preferences, corporate goals, vendors and suppliers, internal deadlines…the list goes on.

Corporate Events 195

Corporate Events Food and Beverage Social Media Event Management 195

Attendease

OCTOBER 12, 2022

It’s impossible to implement a data marketing program without data—from demographics to contact information. Personalize every outreach message to include attendees’ names and highlight programs that relate to their interests. Instead, effective data marketing takes place before, during, and after a given event. Let’s get started!

Marketing 369

Marketing Events 2017 Event Planning 369

Eventmobi

JULY 26, 2023

Their ongoing commitment is what builds community and brings in dues as a key form of revenue—so it only makes sense to show member appreciation! From events to perks to special resources, here are 15 unique member appreciation ideas to show gratitude and drive meaningful results for your organization. Why Does Member Appreciation Matter?

Social Media 195

Social Media Education Advertising 2022 195

EventMB

JANUARY 18, 2023

Skift Take: Organizers seeking a big draw destination with a fusion of natural phenomena and meaningful corporate social responsibility programs, will find an array of new choices on the Island of Hawaii. Louise Felsher Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

Meetings 180

Meetings Travel 180

Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I wanted to let you know about Meet the Experts, a new initiative for [MEETING INDUSTRY EVENT] in [DATES] at [VENUE, LOCATION] which I think you will find interesting as a way for you to participate in the show and generate valuable leads. A [MARKETING PERSON] has invited me to share my expertise at a meeting industry event. No, you pay us!

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Meetings 2023 2021 Marketing 269

Conferences that Work

AUGUST 30, 2021

Here is my summary of what I think are the most interesting findings, plus some commentary. The Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) has published some useful lessons learned from organizing six online scientific meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Check it out for full details! Online platforms and tools used.

Meetings 295

Meetings 2020 Conference Travel 295

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Incentive Travel Trends Explained Stephanie Harris The event kicked off with Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) President Stephanie Harris explaining the findings of the latest Incentive Travel Index report and the biggest challenges we face as an industry. Also increasing, all-inclusive programs because it eliminates surprises.

Meetings 95

Meetings Travel 2024 2017 95

ePly

APRIL 18, 2024

Workshops, roundtables, and mentorship programs facilitated by local chapters are tailored to the issues and trends that are most relevant in your immediate work environment, offering a more hands-on educational experience. You have access to a multitude of information specific to the community you work in.

Education 126

Education Speakers Management Marketing 126

Guidebook

APRIL 19, 2024

For example, if you need to add a new speaker to your event program, an AI photo editor can generate a new event banner in mere seconds with simple text prompts. Besides, in the digital age, no one cares about old-fashioned flyers, printed programs, abstract books, or venue maps. And it will happen for a reason.

Event Apps 78

Event Apps 2024 2028 Speakers 78

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

International destinations often increase the perceived value of an experience in the mind of the participants making the reward (in the case of an incentive program) even more unique and unforgettable. News & World Report highlighted the most popular European cities for 2023 and three of the top 10 were in Italy.

Meetings 105

Meetings Contracts Transportation Hotels 105

PCMA Convene

MARCH 18, 2024

Since the program launched in 2019, finalist companies have raised more than $100 million in follow-on funding (additional funding from existing investors) and have created nearly 300 new jobs in the region. Grow-NY invites people to pitch their business in front of a panel of 30 agrifood and entrepreneurial experts for major prizes.

Food and Beverage 103

Food and Beverage 2023 Sustainability Financial 103

TicketBud

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Evaluating your year of event programming in order to prepare for the next one is no different. But understanding the value of your event programming more broadly, and how it advances or hinders your organization’s overall strategy and values, requires a holistic review. Event evaluation is an ongoing process throughout the year.

Social Media 124

Social Media Sponsorships Events Financial 124

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The ability to program computers to make decisions based on data has been around since the 1950s if you count the famous Turing Test of intelligence. Marusi said he is already finding that an AI chat bot can answer questions from potential guests so front desk staff can focus on higher-value personal interactions. “AI

2023 105

2023 Negotiating Insurance Financial 105

SmartMeetings

MARCH 8, 2024

1: Find the Right Fit The data proves the cliché: people don’t leave jobs, they leave bosses. Your best chance of success as a leader is to find an employer and a boss who encourages you, both in what they do and what they say. It’s more rewarding to find an organization and a team that values you for you. You are not a token.

2024 93

2024 2023 Travel Management 93

PCMA Convene

APRIL 1, 2024

Included in the survey’s findings: Attendees want to hear about innovation from industry experts. RELATED: Inside WorldatWork’s Speaker Coaching Program Attendees want to learn through hands-on, informal sessions with industry experts and peers. Only 34 percent chose after-hours events; one in 10 chose on-site ambassador programs.

2024 52

2024 Speakers Education 2023 52

EventMB

JUNE 1, 2022

Not only is sustainability a focus of education programming at IMEX, but there is the IMEX-EIC People and Planet Village , a nature-inspired experiential area that highlights sustainability best practices. “Developing and launching sustainable business event programs is not an option anymore.

Sustainability 157

Sustainability 2030 2023 Consulting 157

Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2023

How AI and new demographics are changing incentive travel AI can help find relevant data and perhaps even write the first draft of an incentive program outline, but the level of personalization required to really motivate employees by rewarding them with experiences requires a human touch. We make a difference,” she concluded.

Travel 98

Travel Insurance Hospitality Technology 98

MeetingsNet

JUNE 26, 2023

Recent data finds that even more on-property jobs are unfilled now than at the start of 2023, affecting overall guest service but also event services and sales. While the data encompasses hotels across all categories, larger properties are naturally more likely to find themselves lacking personnel in one or more departments.

Hotels 104

Hotels Food and Beverage 2024 Contracts 104

Best Corporate Events

DECEMBER 1, 2021

hit a record high in September, as companies across industries and regions struggle to find enough help. Businesses are struggling to find enough employees. If Charles Dickens was writing his classic novel today, the opening line might read “It was the weirdest of times.”. Job openings in the U.S. So, retention is so critical.

Banking 148

Banking Corporate Events Hotels Conference 148

Smart Meetings

MARCH 6, 2024

Whether you find yourself heading off to Orange County, Sedona, or Frisco, rest assured that each destination enjoys over 200 days of sunshine per year on average. The property is brimming with incredible programming, from stargazing to scientific vortex talks to yoga and sound baths. The property’s 12,000 sq. The property’s 12,000 sq.

Hotels 98

Hotels Entertainment Meetings Venues 98

Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2023

Most famously utilized by 12-Step programs, self-help groups populate church basements, Shriner’s halls, community centers and more—bending and stretching space to accommodate the seekers within and offering coffee and donuts and handshakes and hugs along with life wisdom. Find time to commune in a circle. Read More: Bon Accomodation!

Meetings 95

Meetings Hotels Conference Events 95

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Agricultural Preservation Sunflowers at Salmons Farms One of the ways Virginia Beach and the farmers who live there are able to keep their farmland for farming and out of reach of development is through the city’s Agricultural Reserve Program , enacted in 1995. Why sell something wholesale if you can sell it at retail?” Trimmer asks.

Food and Beverage 105

Food and Beverage Sustainability Retail Tourism 105

MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Here are some ways to find good people and invest in their professional development, plus some ideas for getting by until you’ve got a full team in place. Here are some ways to find good people and invest in their professional development, plus some ideas for getting by until you’ve got a full team in place.

Hospitality 111

Hospitality Education Hotels Meetings 111

TicketBud

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The Ticketbud team was a great support helping us create timed access ticket programming with scheduled drive-thru times. “The The Ticketbud team was a great support helping us create timed access ticket programming with scheduled drive-thru times. This new programming helps us distribute and maximize tickets over our five-week event.”

Events 135

Events Event Management Management Marketing 135

Smart Meetings

MARCH 13, 2024

The program is a partnership among 25 organizations, including New Orleans & Company, the city of New Orleans, Grounds Krewe and Can Manufacturers Institute. The program is a partnership among 25 organizations, including New Orleans & Company, the city of New Orleans, Grounds Krewe and Can Manufacturers Institute.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability 2023 Education Meetings 98

Do Good Events

APRIL 18, 2024

Give Ba ck Along with sustainability, many manufacturers are going a step further and implementing Give Back programs. Programs such as Buy 1, Plant 1 tree initiative, product profits that go towards clean water programs, and building schools. Finding a healthy equilibrium is important.

2024 52

2024 Apparel Retail Sustainability 52

Best Corporate Events

MAY 31, 2023

Among other findings, three of the most significant common myths that Friedman dispatched were: The highest performing teams work together in a single location. Following his 2021 Harvard Business Review article, 5 Things High-Performing Teams Do Differently , leadership consultant and author Ron Friedman, Ph.D.,

Corporate Events 97

Corporate Events Consulting Management 2021 97

PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2024

In addition to the Happier Hours events, The Drop In offers weekly classes, other pop-up events, multi-day retreats, and custom programs. More VML Trends How AI Could Help Build Better Meeting Spaces — Online and IRL Finding Connection by Disconnecting from Tech Making Travel More Neuroinclusive Jennifer N.

2024 101

2024 2023 Travel Events 101

EventMB

JUNE 21, 2022

Checking into a hotel In Reno, she knew not to expect daily housekeeping service, but she did not expect to find a bed with no bedding. Checking into a hotel In Reno, she knew not to expect daily housekeeping service, but she did not expect to find a bed with no bedding. “I I called the front desk to get the bed made up,” she said.

Hotels 165

Hotels Transportation Trade Shows Contracts 165

MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

The key, Tarnow said, is to “proactively find a mentor; they do not simply appear in front of you” in your day-to-day work. When a planner finds a prospective mentor, “simply ask if they might have, say, 30 minutes a week for you to bounce situations and ideas off of them. Here’s a sampling of the useful content that was presented.

Meetings 105

Meetings Trade Shows Education Travel 105

Event Marketer

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The mission-driven brand’s programs include AfroTech U, celebrating the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Experience; AfroTech Future 50, honoring outstanding achievements in technology and innovation; and, coming soon, AfroTech Labs, mentoring, coaching and programing for mid-career professionals.

2024 104

2024 Tech 2023 Conference 104

Master the Event

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Find Your Birthday Party Present Are you hosting a birthday party celebration for an awesome, adventuresome teenage or young adult friend or family member? You could hide the check and have the person find it, perhaps especially appropriate at this time of year when people search for Easter eggs and Passover matzo.

Entertainment 75

Entertainment Education 75