PCMA Convene

APRIL 28, 2020

If they have a live meeting planned in 2020, Colangelo said, they see that they must take it down — like a house, brick by brick. In fact, the biggest hindrance to association meeting planning right now is that “time is ticking away,” Colangelo said. What is the plan: Hit pause? Punt to fall?

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PCMA Convene

MAY 8, 2020

He’s been speaking with four potential sites about hosting the two-day event, including the Dana Farber Center, another health-care facility, a hospital, and a small meeting venue. Each of those venues, he said, has told him they are “fine” with the meeting’s stipulations. live , for The Voice of Healthcare.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

That’s why we’ve created a list of examples of the top pharmaceutical meeting planning companies we have experience with. Disclaimer: The objective of this list is to share useful information. We will review your information the next time we update it. It is not for commercial purposes. It may change in the future.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

In your spare time, turn your attention to a virtual meetings education. Access one of our many webinars , which provide relevant information that can increase your meetings knowledge. According to a survey by Etc.venues , 73 percent of professionals are planning a hybrid event before year’s end.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Their answer should provide a 360-degree view of what you can expect after you have contracted with the vendor; you need to know how they will handle your account from signing to the event execution. Asking this question will preempt the loss of information in the transition between the sales and customer experience teams.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The Best Event Planning Podcasts. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. Meetings Podcast. Eventful: Th e Podcast for Meeting Professionals. For two of the most passionate, well-informed thought leaders in the industry, look no further than Liz King and Ed Waffles. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2018

But that didn’t happen, said Janette Harper, vice president of meeting planning for Cambridge, a for-profit conference and trade-show company for the life-science and energy industries, based in Needham, Mass. Janette Harper, Vice President of Meeting Planning, Cambridge Innovation Institute. ON THE EXHIBITOR SIDE.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Tools such as planned speed dating can ensure everyone meets five new people rather than just putting people in a room with cocktails and hoping for the best. Experience with virtual programming even informed improved time-of-day network scheduling best practices.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

You then will consistently make the best decision with the information available. What I love about my job: I love designing tools to help people collaborate at meetings. Every week I talk to smart people with extensive meeting-planning and facilitation experience who share their perspectives and insights. Heather Reid.

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Guidebook

APRIL 10, 2015

The best event planning book recommendations as chosen by real event pros. Sure, you can get all your event and meeting planning information from the internet like most of us do these days. (We We gathered all of the web’s best event planning blogs.) But what about good, old-fashioned books?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

In their webinar, “ Secrets to Planning a Foolproof Citywide ,” they detailed the simple—yet often overlooked—advantages of working with your destination’s convention and visitors bureau, and the importance of planning ahead. Whoever has the best information, make sure that you involve them as much as possible,” she says.

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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)? . Sell the Value of Your Meeting with F&B Actuals, Not Minimums.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 25, 2017

While he is not a lawyer or a doctor, he was happy to provide the following answers to questions about liability and medical issues based on his experience in meeting planning and law enforcement. where our meeting is being held, who do I talk to there? Short answer: it depends. Is it just you and one other person?

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Eventinterface

APRIL 15, 2017

Jenkins is also a previous nominee as Samaritan of the Year and a two-time nominee as Event Planner of the Year by Event Solutions Magazine, an international magazine serving the event and meeting planning industry. Be professional, flexible, honest, and listen to those whom you have contracted for their expertise.

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Master the Event

APRIL 7, 2022

As previously mentioned, having a bachelor’s degree in a related field is highly favored, as courses will often cover everything from hospitality management to event design and meeting planning. If you hand out your business card to someone, try to get that person’s contact information so you can send an introductory follow-up e-mail.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

You then will consistently make the best decision with the information available. What I love about my job: I love designing tools to help people collaborate at meetings. Every week I talk to smart people with extensive meeting-planning and facilitation experience who share their perspectives and insights. Heather Reid.

2017 72

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

A traditional board meeting, on the other hand, may require a more formal setting. Going over the details like the number of attendees and available dates are basic steps in meeting planning. If you must make cuts, skimp on things that don’t affect the meeting mission or goals.

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Eventinterface

MARCH 27, 2017

All other needed functions related to planning, communications, logistics, engagement, content distribution and programming would have to be managed by other solutions. There are no long-term contracts, making Eventbrite an attractive solution for volunteer driven associations, social and community groups with small to medium sized events.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

Each one is linked to a story by a meeting professional that we think will help you understand them better and apply them to your work. If you crave a steady stream of how-to information, advice and inspiration delivered to your inbox, be sure to subscribe to PYM and share your stories with us here and on your favorite social platforms.

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Corbin Ball

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

18 LINKS FOR MEETINGS, BUSINESS AND FUN. Or helpful business or meeting planning links? 6 Meeting Industry-Related Sites: ebook from Julius Solaris: The Future of Event Marketing. Kapow: very interesting new "meeting experience" booking engine. Visit ungerboeck.com for more information. Got fun videos?

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2016

an associate professor of hospitality management at the University of Arkansas, who both advises students on internships and helps meeting-planning organizations design well-rounded programs for them. His students are required to plan at least two events before graduation as part of their classwork. Ogbeide, Ph.D.,

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 24, 2017

This also provides useful information to share with your future delegates. Try to make your site visit at the same time of day that a delegate would be travelling to the site. Consider the efficiency of public transit, parking availability, airlift. Consider True Capacity.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In many organizations, the meeting planning function is viewed as administrative. ELI has many offerings, including certificates in Fundraising Event Management, Event Entrepreneurship: Growth Strategies, and Pandemic Meeting & Event Design. Here’s how I need to structure the information I’m giving them, I realized.

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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’ll find helpful info on a range of topics from staging inspiration and productivity advice through to real-world assistance in getting the most out of your AV contracts.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Spending less — Despite the continued improved economy, most meeting organizers are still being asked to cut back on meeting expenses, and the majority (63 percent) have been asked to focus on reducing F&B expenses, followed by AV costs (54 percent). NUMBER OF MEETINGS PLANNED. ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONALS.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2018

Plan your event out well in advance so that you have time to incorporate environmental considerations. Review venue and event services contracts to check whether there are any opportunities for waste reduction. Clearly mark all containers in an easy to read language that informs visitors of recycling procedures. Food service.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 22, 2017

It allows you back out of a contract without liability or damage costs if that state begins enacting any anti-LGBT legislation between the time of signing the contact and the time of program execution. Get involved with LGBTMPA to stay connected and informed. Set the Stage for Inclusivity.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 18, 2017

On site visits, planners should ask hotels and venues about their crisis management plans. Are the hospitality staff informed, trained and well-practiced in case of an emergency? Attendee safety should be a top priority for every planner. Are there staff available on-site who can perform first aid if necessary?

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Another big, ongoing story has been the transformation of the image that meeting professionals hold of themselves. Informal, Yet Aggressive. Our industry is a very informal one, filled with aggressive personalities. Meeting planning, which used to be described as an ‘Old Boys’’ network, may soon be a ‘Young Women’s’ network.

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