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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. The result was a five-night virtual event that was open to the public — NCBMP’s Be Inspired Speaker Series: A Night at the Museum, which took place May 18–22. Henry and vice president Nicholas I.

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10 Cost Saving Tips for Planners

Smart Meetings

Doug McPhee , Experient senior global account manager, recently spoke at CMP Conclave in Birmingham, Alabama, on this very topic and shared the 10 things that can trim the bottom line without sacrificing the end-product. Tap your speakers’ bureau. Contracting. Daily analysis will help to spot discrepancies in the moment.

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Day in the Life of a Wedding & Event Planner with Callie Carr

The Planner's Lounge

It has been 10 years as a member of ABC, and I am now the acting Georgia State Manager as well as the states of Alabama, Mississippi and South Carolina. The Association of Bridal Consultants has so many resources as a Wedding Professional, including education, webinars, speaker information and membership.

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

Event Marketer

So this year’s convention was designed to usher in a new era of beauty—one defined by consumers, not brands, with speaker talent and content that celebrated the diversity and cultural significance of the industry and its fans. “A

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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

A message of inclusion that goes beyond checking a box was particularly relevant in Birmingham, Alabama, a city where the national struggle for civil rights was fought a half-century ago. Related: Accessibility Rules: How to Make Everyone Comfortable at Event Venues. Oh, and follow-up to see if it worked. That is how you show you care.

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2019 40 Under 40: The In-Crowd

Connect Your Meetings

National Speakers Association. Gulf Shores, Alabama. Jessica Moy. 37 • National Conference Coordinator. Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers. Parker, Colorado. Ceré Netters. 28 • Director of Education & Events. Tempe, Arizona. Flavia Oliveira. 36 • Director of Sales and Marketing. Hotel Paradox, an Autograph Collection.

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