SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 31, 2016

How does a vibrant, whimsical event space celebrate 14 years of successful meetings? On November 14, Catalyst Ranch, Chicago’s most creative meeting and event space, will be celebrating “A Most Interesting Affair,” a perfectly fitting. How else than with an equally unique anniversary party?

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

With one in three attendees falling asleep or feeling drowsy during a meeting, and productivity for the average meeting dropping around 2 p.m., it’s clear that corporate meetings need a new agenda. Attendees around the world are desperate for a change – and meeting professionals are taking notice.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Take a cue from these movies, which were filmed in this spectacular seaside destination, for your next meeting or event. All three can accommodate meetings and events large and small in a unique, exquisite setting. ‘Irrational Man’ In Woody Allen’s 2015 film Irrational Man , Newport takes center stage.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 30, 2016

Tate, CMM, senior manager of finance and events for Petco Animal Supply Services. “‘I Tate is one of the lucky ones: Because Petco’s events department predates its procurement department, her team is mostly left alone to spend their multimillion-dollar budget how they see fit. Possibly. “I LEAN AND (NOT SO) MEAN.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

When we invited event professionals to participate in this Annual Meetings Market Survey in November, the U.S. Similarly, the chief indicators of the business-events industry continued to reflect a healthy economic environment, with mostly positive increases. Thinking ahead — The average booking window for large meetings is 2.2

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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2019

Choosing the right AV company is crucial to the success of your event. By following the simple steps below you will be well on your way to choosing the best AV company for your event. This will give you a base to go off and empower you to make the best decisions for your event. – What is the tone of this event?

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2016

percent reported in our 2015 survey. The hefty raises in 2014–2015 may have been a more aggressive attempt to bring salaries back in line after the recession years. According to our survey results this year, the overall average salary for meeting professionals is $80,505. percent reported in our 2015 survey.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Remarkably, some metrics in 15 key areas have held steady during the past decade — for example, meetings and conventions have consistently contributed to around one-third of their organizations’ total annual revenues — regardless of the economy. percent. › 2016 attendance vs. 2015 attendance : +3.6 In the 2015 survey: +5.3

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