MeetingPool

OCTOBER 5, 2017

As an event professional, you have likely seen your fair share of hotel AV contracts. Often, it’s tempting to just sign on the dotted line, especially since it means you don’t have to hunt down your own equipment and technicians. But, you shouldn’t always default to what the venue has to offer, as you might […].

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Event planners and professionals are turning to podcasts to keep a pulse on thought leadership, event technology, and best practices. After all, it takes a lot less effort to listen to a podcast than it does to scroll through a newsfeed or event watch a video. The Best Event Planning Podcasts. Event Tech Podcast.

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Endless Events

APRIL 7, 2020

Canceling an event is never pleasant. And while a lot of planners’ attention is focused on virtual events , a part is also concerned with cancellation. Is there any way you can repurpose the costs of your in-person event? Is there any way you can repurpose the costs of your in-person event? But we are here to help!

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 28, 2020

Standups — or short meetings — can be a great tool for teams who are having to shift skills in order to meet the needs of digital event planning. As we move into May, the immediate future of live events remains uncertain. What is the plan: Hit pause? You have to create a new business plan.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Editor’s Note : Created in 2019, San Diego State University’s Meeting & Event Management Master’s Program was created in partnership between Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and San Diego State University’s L. COVID Didn’t End Meetings and Events, It Evolved Them. Deanna Roberts.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Independent planners are facing gaping holes in their calendars as meetings continue to drop off. Here are some quick tips for job hunters debating their next career move. Many organizations, including Smart Meetings , have turned their events virtual. Freshen Up Your Resume. Keep Learning.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Smart Meetings regularly offers free webinars that cover a range of valuable topics, from contract negotiation to sourcing strategies. Problem Contract Clauses and How to Avoid Them. Site and venue sourcing is one of the most important aspects of planning an event. Improving Contract Negotiation Skills.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

You’ve probably seen the headlines “PSAV Acquires Encore Event Technologies” but don’t know how it affects you. If you are an event or meeting planner you’ve heard of PSAV. The news makes for shaky ground and uncertainty for meeting and event planners nationwide. October 2017. January 2018.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 21, 2021

once in a lifetime” industry-devastating event, some people were naturally going to seek greener pastures. Being an event production guy, my first thoughts were of the losses we’d see in the parts of the industry I deal with most: AV and production companies, and planners. So planners who remained were left to fend for themselves.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

It’s event day, and you’re ready to tackle every problem that comes your way! Just about anything can happen at a meeting—a broken shoe heel, contract confusion , a sudden headache or the dreaded dead phone battery. For meeting and event planners, mobile devices are becoming increasingly important tools for getting the job done.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 17, 2022

War, Covid hot spots, inflation, ongoing supply chain issues and “The Great Reshuffling,” which he believes is a more accurate representation of what is being called The Great Resignation, will continue to push meeting professionals to get creative about contracts, budgeting and delivering value.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 5, 2017

It can be challenging for those in the meeting planning profession, but looking on the bright side really does pay off. So rather than concentrating on the hurdles involved in event planning , let’s focus on the wonderful perks of this unique profession. Too often we fail to acknowledge all of the blessings in our lives.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 17, 2022

War, Covid hot spots, inflation, ongoing supply chain issues and “The Great Reshuffling,” which he believes is a more accurate representation of what is being called The Great Resignation, will continue to push meeting professionals to get creative about contracts, budgeting and delivering value.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

One of the most daring and complex high-wire acts is organizing a citywide event. Spanning multiple hotels, thousands of rooms and millions of square feet of event space, a citywide requires a planner to manage a long list of responsibilities to make it successful. Make sure you are communicating.”.

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Plan Your Meetings

APRIL 25, 2017

On our company website, I indicate that, if prospective clients require venue searches, detailed budgets or detailed event plans before making a decision, there is a deductible charge. In early February, a top luxury brand contacted me to submit a proposal to facilitate and plan their executive retreat. Here’s why.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 26, 2018

Not only are we in a seller’s market, but planners will also face tighter budgets, higher meeting costs, and less bandwidth. So, what happens when an unstoppable force (supplier price increases) meets an immovable object (meeting planning budgets)? . Here are some tips that can help: • Shop and source early.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 21, 2021

When I first heard about it, I was at an NCBMP board meeting, planning the annual conference that subsequently went virtual in November. Our interactions are bigger than booths and contracts. We leaned on our partnerships with MPI , Destinations International and Events Industry Council , to name a few. in 2019.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2017

Visualize looking up at the dark night sky and seeing your event or brand logo bursting in color. Now imagine looking at the expression of awe on the faces of your event’s attendees. Incorporating fireworks into a meeting can be impactful, but there are several boxes to check before pressing start. Inclement Weather.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

By making a few resolutions and taking these simple steps, meeting planners can be sure 2017 will be a great year for fabulous events and stellar career progression. For meeting and event planners, continuous learning is simply a part of the job. In the meetings and events industry, it’s all about what’s new.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Within this guide, you will receive the tools and knowledge to become a meeting strategist for your organization. That means you will know the most efficient way to source your meeting venue, what event software to use, how to properly budget for your event, and finally how to measure your total meeting spend and return.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2016

I definitely think that sometimes we don’t trust the interns,” said Liz King, CEO of Liz King Events as well as the techsytalk event-technology platform. “So So many people hire interns and then let them stand around at an event. His students are required to plan at least two events before graduation as part of their classwork.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

After all, event industry blogs are accessible, provide information about events from around the globe and cover every aspect of event planning. You can find bigger and better ways to deploy events, the latest in event tech, and follow where other event profs’ careers are taking them. Endless Events.

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 17, 2016

We speak with a lot of meeting and conference planners at Eventinterface. One thing we have learned is that planners researching event technology usually come with one problem to solve. What is the background of the technology company’s team in the meeting or event industry? Support and support team.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 21, 2017

The center, which offers 250 meeting rooms comprising 265,000 sq. of event space, is celebrating Earth Day 2017 by encouraging meeting planners to go green. To commemorate Earth Day, the center has identified five green trends for meeting planners to consider when booking a venue for their next Beltway event.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

An experiential event strategist for an association for the past five years, she’s just become associate vice president overseeing events at Women in Cable Telecommunications, in Washington, D.C. in meeting and event management. based Events Industry Council (EIC). Kiersten Walker. Kiersten Walker is a believer.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2018

Large venues and events tend to generate an unnecessarily large amount of waste in a short period of time. Reducing the amount of waste generated at your events can improve your profits by making use of possible tax deductions that you can get for donating items. 5 Tips to Greenify Your Next Meeting. Plan ahead.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 22, 2017

As June wraps up, we can look back at Pride Month and admire all of the incredible events , demonstrations and strides that helped support the LGBT community. Much of the meeting and event planning industry only recently began evaluating its impact on the LGBT community. And this topic needs to be a year-round focus.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Meeting planners are often the unsung heroes of the fabulous events and meetings they pull off. The men and women who exert themselves to execute the perfect meeting —oftentimes starting years before the actual event—stay behind the curtain while keynotes and entertainment take center stage.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 18, 2017

It will be an event people will be buzzing about for years to come, which means it surely offers some important lessons that meeting planners will appreciate. If you want to keep your event under budget and book rooms at the best hotels, be sure to book early. Book early. Embrace the latest technology.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Nichols’ pioneering writing in the field — she edited the first version of Professional Meeting Management , published in 1985 — turned her into a teacher, she said. She was invited to speak at industry events, where she met a number of planners who were new to the profession. The More Things Change. “It From Old Boys to Young Women.

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