SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Far too many events shove as many speakers and panels as possible on the agenda, without giving participants time to think about the ideas that they’re hearing, assess how they could implement them into their work or lives, or allow them a chance to discuss with other participants. The 60/40 Rule. What does need to be cut is the fluff.

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Eventinterface

JULY 27, 2017

Sharon Fisher is the CEO and Chief IdeaSparker of Play with a Purpose, a company devoted to creating more fun, participatory, creative and hands-on meetings. As planners, it is not only important to be good at logistics, but we also need to be able to bring new and fresh ideas to our meetings. Stay curious.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2017

When Valarie Coyle, meetings director at Health Professions Network, starts mapping out her next event, a destination marketing organization (DMO) is always her first stop. They can be your social-media guru, local speaker bureau, or on-the-ground safety net. For example, North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson, Ph.D.,

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Hubilo Blog

JANUARY 31, 2019

States in which you need an ABC license : Alabama, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Communicate with Your Speakers. Assignment Geek recommends automating communication with your speakers.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Walkability, value, and friendliness can be strong drivers for why planners choose certain destinations over others for meetings. If a city can hit on all of those cylinders, it can emerge as a meetings-business champion. And more and more, they’re asking questions about a destination’s local expertise and knowledge base.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 26, 2020

At the time, I was still working full time for a meeting and event production company and, frankly, needed to vent a bit about how I felt we were being treated by a couple of our clients. Find more hybrid meeting tips and tools on the Virtual Events Genius Resources page. Speakers need to be trained to connect through that lens.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 4, 2019

The appetite for experiential tours among those who come to Portland for meetings and conventions has grown noticeably in the last two years, Morgan said. They might see what were rundown buildings finding new life as pop-up dinner spaces or music venues or art galleries. “At We talk about ‘community not competition’ a lot here.

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Plan Your Meetings

MAY 30, 2017

There remains a litany of conferences for meeting and event professionals to receive education and valuable networking throughout the duration of 2017. Scheduled speakers include Nina Freysen-Pretorium, president of ICCA, and Rajeev Kohli, president of SITE. This year: Keynote speaker Jay Leno! CONFEC blue *. ibtm America *.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Do our speakers and influencers reflect our brand well? Workshops are fast becoming the preferred activity for many conferences and meetings. If you are considering adding workshops to your events, keep in mind to choose the appropriate venue that allows people to move freely to facilitate interaction. Charlotte, North Carolina.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 25, 2019

The appetite for experiential tours among those who come to Portland for meetings and conventions has grown noticeably in the last two years, Morgan said. They might see what were rundown buildings finding new life as pop-up dinner spaces or music venues or art galleries. “At We talk about ‘community not competition’ a lot here.

Travel 74

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Meeting Planner, Association of American Medical Colleges. What’s the best day you’ve had in the meetings industry so far? Heading home from our annual meeting a few years ago. It was so much fun just relaxing and visiting with everyone, knowing that the meeting had been such a success. Alexandra Adsit. Washington, D.C.,

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