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National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals’ Virtual Event Uplifts Spirits During Pandemic

PCMA Convene

Henry, president of NCBMP, speak during a session of NCBMP’s Be Inspired Speaker Series: A Night at the Museum. COVID-19 has wreaked economic havoc on many industries, particularly the meetings, hospitality, travel, and tourism sectors, where many employees have been furloughed or laid off. Henry and vice president Nicholas I.

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10 Cost Saving Tips for Planners

Smart Meetings

On the heels of multiple studies showing that event professionals are increasingly being asked to do more with less, Smart Meetings asked a veteran planner for tips on how to create “wow” on a budget. Consider multi-year contracts: Finding new venues every year can be time consuming for all parties involved. Tap your speakers’ bureau.

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Fighting Fyre: Epic Event Fails and How to Avoid Them

TicketBud

FAIL 1 – Not Living Up to the Brand In January 2019, the Clemson University football team was scheduled to be honored with dinner at the White House after their National Championship win against The University of Alabama. Marketing for the event touted celebrity guests, top-level speakers and a highly anticipated ball pit.

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An EIC Conclave to Elevate Them All

Smart Meetings

Some of those tears were brought on by laughter and understanding, and many came from the final keynote speaker’s story of making a difference in a big way—more on that later. What are the takeaways from the annual reunion of certified meeting professionals ? We thought you would never ask. Celebrate What Makes You Special.

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The Ultimate Guide to Corporate Event Planning

GEVME

When organising a successful party or a business meeting for one of the most demanding category of event-goers, corporate staff, you need a well-laid-out plan. Discuss company improvements or project outcomes or motivate your team (business dinners or board meetings). Board meeting. How do you manage your event team?

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15 Commonly Missed Event Planning Checklist Details

Hubilo Blog

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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How Beautycon Roared Back to Life on a Mission to Democratize Beauty

Event Marketer

convention center to The Reef, a more intimate venue that lent itself well to the property’s goal of enabling more interactivity and meaningful dialogue across the show floor. (A Organizers reintroduced the annual convention, Sept. Talk about a makeover. With new ownership under Essence Ventures, Beautycon moved from the L.A.

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