Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 29, 2023

Her passion for studying and learning the business of each of our clients is unparalleled. For over 30 years, Betsy was the editor and content director of Medical Meetings, Corporate Meetings & Incentives and several other industry publications that have evolved into today’s digital MeetingsNet.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 8, 2022

Wordly, the leading SaaS provider of AI-powered simultaneous interpretation, today announced the 2022 State of Multilingual Collaboration , a comprehensive global study by Dimensional Research. 42% have limited to no experience with interpretation services.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 22, 2017

A new GBTA study predicts a loss of more than $1.3 The study indicates that around $250 million of the losses will be due to fewer business travelers from Europe and Middle East. The study indicates that around $250 million of the losses will be due to fewer business travelers from Europe and Middle East.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Event planning is no small feat, especially when it comes to corporate meetings and functions. Breakout sessions, role-playing, case studies, and group activities allow for practice and reinforcement, so attendees walk away fully equipped to implement what they’ve learned.

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Nunify

AUGUST 16, 2021

From connecting physically and travelling for corporate meetings, we shifted to virtual networking. A two-year study conducted by Great Place To Work concludes that working from home is just as productive as working in the office- possibly more so. 2020 introduced several of us to the ‘work from home,’ setup.

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Coterie Spark

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

What if bringing the next big thing in conference and corporate meeting technology to your event wouldn’t add to your budget? The next change on the horizon for conference and meeting technology, isn’t actually technological at all. Then observations lead to scientific studies, and studies equal data.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 14, 2020

One tactic he pointed to, based on behavioral science studies , is having everyone sign a pledge before they are allowed into an event. Corporate meeting planners can learn a lot from what sports and theme parks are doing, advised Mark Camillo, a retired U.S. That simple ask can have a significant effect on their actions.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 15, 2017

Study design, storytelling, and technology. Learn to make your events unique experiences rather than larger versions of a corporate meeting. People hate meetings but they love sharing their knowledge and meeting interesting people. I just had to keep it simple to not ask too much of the space or guest.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 16, 2017

Study design, storytelling, and technology. Learn to make your events unique experiences rather than larger versions of a corporate meeting. People hate meetings but they love sharing their knowledge and meeting interesting people. I just had to keep it simple to not ask too much of the space or guest.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

The packed programme at the dedicated and free half-day event for corporate meeting, event or travel planners is delivered via case studies, presentations and panel discussions, combined with peer to peer networking.

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Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 18, 2019

FACT: According to one study conducted by Meeting Planners International, 67% of those that planned a hybrid event did not see a decline of live attendees, and when looking at future event registration, 88% said attendance stayed level or increased for upcoming events. MYTH: Virtual and hybrid events are too expensive.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 29, 2017

A study conducted by the University of New Orleans (UNO) Hospitality Research Center concludes the city hosted a record-breaking 10.45 Additional UNO study data: Visitation and spending in New Orleans increased nearly 26 percent and 40 percent, respectively, since 2010. Travel to New Orleans is bustling once again. That represents a 6.9

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SmartMeetings

JULY 5, 2016

From books that take an irreverent approach to meeting planning to comprehensive guides on everything from meeting design to green events , this reading list has everything the modern meeting planner needs for a relaxing day of poolside reading. Confessions of an Event Planner: Case Studies from the Real World of Events.

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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2019

Ask for Case Studies. Before deciding on an AV company ask to see case studies of events similar to yours. What I mean by similar is if you are planning a small corporate meeting don’t get a case study for a mega convention with 81 breakout rooms. Make sure the case study is relevant to your needs.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

The international nonprofit association has revealed results from its annual Trends in the Conference Venue Industry report, which provides insights to help its 400 member properties enhance meeting experiences. The comprehensive study takes a deep dive into trends among small meeting venues and factors that are spurring meeting growth.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Recent studies have shown that demand for meetings and events is growing and is expected to continue its rise. There are many new event technology tools that enable corporate meeting planners to analyze event success, attendee engagement and ROI in quantifiable ways. As we’re seeing more and more, data is king.

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

What Businesses Look for in a Corporate Event Planner Internal Events 101 External Events 101 Overcoming the Seven Deadly Sins of Event Management Event Decorating Resources: Attention, students and grads of QC Event School’s Event Decor Course !

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

People at events expect to be able to drink alcohol, and some studies have shown attendance often drops off if booze isn’t part of the draw. But a study of over 31,000 people by the London School of Economics found—or perhaps, more appropriately, confirmed—that drinking enhances happiness. It’s worth pausing for a moment to ask why.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Corporate meeting planners have notoriously stressful jobs with long hours and travel. Taking breaks throughout the workday can be a big help, as studies indicate that the most productive employees take regular breaks. The post 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Meeting Planners appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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EventUp

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

With a state-of-the-art design, created by Thomas Schlesser, it's a study in architecture and space made even more attractive with its rustic, communal walnut tables reminiscent of 16th Century European banquet halls. Consider booking one for your next wedding reception , birthday dinner, or corporate meeting.

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Attendify

APRIL 25, 2018

Read the full Google Case Study HERE. Attendify is the only event technology platform that helps you elevate the entire attendee experience at conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, corporate meetings and other events. About Attendify.

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Event Philosopher

JUNE 1, 2012

. - James Bennis In the never-ending season of budget cutbacks and layoffs, it's harder and harder to justify attending educational industry conferences - especially for corporate meeting planners. I truly enjoyed the "Study Tours" of Oracle Open World and Dreamforce that CEMA hosted last year.

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Regpack

OCTOBER 30, 2017

In this blog, I will be structuring the process of effective event planning in 7 steps and I am sure at the end of the blog, you will have all that is needed to make your next corporate meet a hit. Corporate meets can be broadly classified as training meets, networking meets or simply a promotional event.

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 28, 2023

And finally, studies show that using event technology can increase planners’ productivity by 27% and increase attendance by 20%. It can be used for any side of in-person gathering, from small corporate meetings to large-scale conferences and trade shows. That’s where an in-person event platform comes in.

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

What Businesses Look for in a Corporate Event Planner Internal Events 101 External Events 101 Overcoming the Seven Deadly Sins of Event Management Event Decorating Resources: Attention, students and grads of QC Event School’s Event Decor Course !

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Hornblower

OCTOBER 29, 2018

In a recent study , when asked whether offsite or onsite meetings boosted their productivity, 63% of respondents said that offsite meetings increased individual and team productivity. Offsite should also mean your out-of-office reply is on and you’re offline.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2016

What those results may indicate — keeping in mind that our salary survey is not a controlled group study where all the respondents are the same every year — is a return to normal. Moreover, the average salary increase of 4.35 percent was significantly lower than the average raise of 7.03 percent reported in our 2015 survey.

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Canadian Special Events

JANUARY 26, 2017

They have seriously upped their food IQ thanks to the prevalence of foodie cooking shows, instagram and online resources where they can study food trends, international flavour profiles, recipes, etc. Healthy breakfast drop-offs and boxed lunches are requested more and more for meetings.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Shouldn’t corporate meeting planners be doing the same storytelling? The post Planners Reveal Best Practices for Designing a Conference appeared first on Smart Meetings. That’s what makes a truly unforgettable event, no matter the goal!

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webMOBI

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Virtual Event Virtual event is an online based event that allows you to hold an organised meet-up from one location to many viewers. This event can range from hosting global conference, trade shows, product launch, recruitment fair to small question and answer session.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

In the end, you will know how to properly evaluate all of your meetings to ensure that you are making the most cost-effective choices that will lead to better meeting results overall. However, you don’t want to completely forget about the “wow” details that can make a corporate meeting enjoyable either.

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webMOBI

AUGUST 31, 2018

Challenge RSA Archer Suite is a global leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for integrated risk management. RSA empowers organizations of all sizes to manage multiple dimensions of risk on one configurable, integrated software platform.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

If you’re like many corporate meeting planners, planning meetings and events may only be part of your job and you learn as you go, without formal training. But if planning meetings and events are a passion of yours and you want to become a meeting professional, there are 33 skills you need to master.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Of course, we’re careful not to make sweeping generalizations or grand pronouncements about our results each year — or over the past 10 years — because we recognize that this is not a control-group study.

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