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How to implement hybrid event strategies for your meetings and conferences

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She founded Minneapolis-based Hybrid Events Authority to share her hybrid meeting expertise with organizations and companies that would like to extend their content to audiences beyond the meeting room. She was named a Top 20 Changemaker, and has been the recipient of nearly a dozen awards from the meetings industry for her work.

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6 Ways to Inject Retail Therapy in Your Next Meeting

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In addition to 520 stores and 50 restaurants, Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, is home to a seven-acre Nickelodeon Universe amusement park, Smaaaash gaming center, Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium and Moose Mountain Adventure Golf. The post 6 Ways to Inject Retail Therapy in Your Next Meeting appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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8 Animal Lover Destinations for Meeting Planners

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Meeting planners often don’t get to show their wild sides. Animal-loving meeting planners, rejoice. . Location: International Wolf Center (Minnesota). The post 8 Animal Lover Destinations for Meeting Planners appeared first on Smart Meetings. In fact, here are eight. Polar Bear Watch. Howl with Wolves.

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Get InsPIred to Take A Slice Out of Pi Day

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Bring your ap-PIE-tite to meetings today! of meeting space and 1,254 guest rooms. of indoor/outdoor meeting space. Meeting professionals can order the hotel’s iconic dessert to be delivered anywhere nationwide. Meeting professionals can order the hotel’s iconic dessert to be delivered anywhere nationwide.

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Spotlight on Healthy Meetings in 2016

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During 2016, Smart Meetings shared lots of tips for healthy meetings and personal self-growth. Our motto here is healthy meetings equal healthy ROI. Here are 8 strategies for healthy meetings and a healthier you in 2017. In order to perform at their peak, meeting planners must be sharp and well-rested.

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Is paid influencer marketing ethical in the event industry?

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Brand X’s Property in Somewhere, USA is a client of ours, and I am working on an influencer campaign to help promote Property Z’s event spaces as ideal venues for conferences and corporate meetings. Brand X would love to have you–a known industry expert on event/meeting planning–involved in this campaign!

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4 Smart Moves at Hyatt, Hotel Ivy and More

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Orlando will lead the operation of the historic downtown hotel located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Frederico started her career in 2004 at The Ritz-Carlton in Phoenix, Arizona, as the meetings and special events coordinator where she worked for a decade. Do you have an announcement about a new executive-level job appointment?

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