SmartMeetings

AUGUST 31, 2023

Read More : Incentive Travel: A New Generation 3 Tips for the Best Experience Go into your incentive travel with the words “partnership” and “communication” front and center. Bert Guy, Bishop-McCann senior program manager, has more than 30 years of experience in corporate meetings, events and incentive programs.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Hybrid events—whether they are conferences, expos or training courses—are meetings that can be accessed in person at a physical location, or remotely via an online platform. But just as we had to learn new skills to master hybrid work, we must evolve our approach to event planning and execution for success in the hybrid era.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Now event planning companies are learning that airlines are looking at adding extra fees for their preferred seats. Transportation is a Large Component of an Event Planning Company’s Services Transportation is one of those logistical components to an overall conference or event. Flying days.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 6, 2022

For those in the event planning business, that means you and your clients are facing long wait times on the phone, longer lines for flight check-ins, constant schedule changes, sky-high car rental fees…and the list of challenges piles up. Five Tips To Tame Travel in Turbulent Times. You can subscribe to the magazine here.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Read More : 5 Tips for Flexible Event Budgeting, No Matter the Format or Economic State. In general, there seems to be a strong desire to meet in-person again and registrations numbers are trending higher. Plan for the Unplanned: Labor and Food. Read More : Tips on Catering to All Types of Event Attendees.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 17, 2019

I have been struck by the disparity in how an association’s organizational culture translates (or doesn’t translate) to the on-site implementation or planning of its live events. But when it gets to “go time,” does that culture manifest at your conferences and meetings? How to Create an Effective Event Culture.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Whether you are a school leaver, keen to enter the crazy and exciting world of event and meeting planning, switching from a different career path or looking for education and qualifications to increase your job prospects for promotions and advancement it can be overwhelming assessing all of the options.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

As if the job of meeting professional weren’t difficult enough, many have had to take on the role of Chief Difficult Conversation Starter. In fact, if approached with thoughtfulness and preparation, those interactions could lead to the meeting professionals taking a rightful place as strategic advisors. By the Numbers. Jeff Calmus.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 4, 2017

The inspiration for your events can come from just about anywhere: event planning magazines, colleagues, other events, or social media. These event planning magazines, both digital and print, can help inspire your next big event idea. Meetings & Conventions. Click To Tweet.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The travel, hospitality and meetings industry has been one of the hardest hit during the COVID-19 slowdown. 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. Freshen Up Your Resume.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

Planning an event in multiple languages can be a challenge for meeting planners. Innovative virtual language interpretation software is making attendee accessibility a reality for everyone involved in creating inclusive meetings. The program makes its virtual services impartial to any particular meeting platform.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 17, 2023

Pharmaceutical meeting planning is a complex task often requiring months of detailed preparation and immense pressure to rigorously respect compliance regulations. And keeping HCP engagement high at the thousands of global events your pharmaceutical company runs every year is becoming ever more challenging.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 21, 2016

That’s on top of staying abreast of the latest industry trends and current events that can affect the outcome of your next meeting or event. Smart Meetings has rounded up the best event planning resources of this year, in order to help planners face challenges in 2017. Are you prepared?

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Master the Event

APRIL 7, 2022

Delegate The Daunting Task To Meeting Planners. For meeting planners outsourcing the planning and organizing of a big corporate event to convention organizers is a great way of avoiding stress and ensuring its success. Here are some tips to help you get started. Shop Around and Meet With Candidate Meeting Planners.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Predictably, big trends impact all industries—including event planning. These are some of the hottest event-planning buzzwords of 2017. Virtual reality (VR) can be used during the course of event planning. These events also tend to be smaller, more relevant and therefore more engaging to the individual.

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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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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Though it may seem like social media has dominated interactions between event professionals and event marketers, event influencers are tuning into podcasts as an alternative means for sharing event planning tips, tricks, and best practices. The Best Event Planning Podcasts. Event Tech Podcast.

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Master the Event

JANUARY 9, 2024

Our panels’ useful tips and solutions for the event planning world will help in making each and every event a victory. With a beautiful and somewhat busy summer in the rear view mirror; these days the name of the game is annual meetings, incentive programs and fall events and meetings.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Even if your 2018 events made an incredible impression, in 2019–2020, you should learn how to make these experiences even more memorable and impressive. The most important goal remains to consider everything—absolutely all modern tips and tactics to improve your event with our current event trends. Engaging technology.

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EventPlanning

JANUARY 2, 2017

Building your event planning portfolio is an important step toward getting more clients and higher budget events. Watch this video for an overview of the steps and read below for more details: A portfolio is an important piece of what you bring with you the first time you meet prospective clients. Do a styled photo shoot.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

For event planners, reality-shifting exhibitions are about experiencing a space, destination or concept, as the virtual exists as a thin film does, covering, challenging and contesting reality. Smart Meetings talked to Scott Schoeneberger, managing partner at Bluewater Technologies Group Inc., And what about the expense?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Like many others in my profession, I stumbled into meeting planning,” she says. She has now been in the meeting planning industry for over two decades. Through it all, I’ve discovered that my passion lies in helping associations transform their events into live experiences that evoke emotion and change.”

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SmartMeetings

JULY 27, 2017

At Smart Meetings, we were lucky enough to hire several summer interns. Prior to this opportunity, I was unaware of the extent of the meetings industry, but I have gained a vast knowledge of all its different elements,” Wildman says. “I The most valuable skill I developed at Smart Meetings is teamwork,” he says. “I

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Boomset

AUGUST 5, 2018

Do you want to know how to plan an efficient and effective conference event? Whether new to planning, changing industries, or simply looking to enhance your talent, use the following tips to excel at your upcoming event. Preparations These tips for organizing a conference start with prep work.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Before you can perform meeting magic, you first have to find your next gig. Let’s take your CV one section at a time to make sure your event cred is obvious even at a glance. Let’s take your CV one section at a time to make sure your event cred is obvious even at a glance. Do you pull together last-minute events like a champ?

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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 2018. January 2019.

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Capterra Event Management

JUNE 6, 2017

While I think there are plenty of meetings that anyone could sum up in an email, it’s important to meet with your coworkers or other persons of interest when subjects require a more personal touch. Affordable and free meeting software. Scheduling and planning software. Note-taking software. Google Calendar.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 23, 2023

How meeting profs can keep event data safe with the latest cybersecurity tools You don’t want to be the next data leak to hit the headlines. Maintaining the security and protection of your organization’s information is a requirement for producing a successful event. Another smart tip. But what to do?

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

One of the most enjoyable parts of my role as corporate sales manager at The Abbey Resort on Geneva Lake in Fontana, Wisconsin, is collaborating with groups to plan their holiday events. I’ve put together a list of seven tips sure to help make holiday parties successful and full of cheer: Keep It Moving.

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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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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 8, 2022

How to creatively overcome post-pandemic staffing and supply shortages at medical meetings. Good news: corporate travel and events are back! In the hospitality/events industry, a weak supply chain means limited product quantities unless you order significantly in advance (and who can predict volume right now?)

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Making sure guests attend the event and have an amazing time is vital—but how do you ensure that everyone who RSVPs will actually show? We’ve accumulated our fair share of tips on limiting event attrition over the years. Have a plan. If you want to keep attrition to a minimum, you need to have a solid event plan in place.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2022

This year, Smart Meetings highlighted these issues by witnessing the steps being taken on several fronts within the meetings industry to support inclusion and diversity. New Intent’s plan is to create educational sessions, white papers and knowledge sharing by partnering with events industry supply chain and speaker services.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 21, 2017

The coalition known as Meetings Mean Business is back in business with Worth Meeting About, a refreshed campaign to underscore the importance of face-to-face meetings for people, businesses and communities. The campaign’s framing message is “When it’s important, it’s worth meeting about.”. “We

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Whether you’re just starting out in the event and meetings industry or you’re looking to take your current career to the next level, these tips can help you elevate your career! What tips would you share for career growth? Always work on expanding your network. Networking… You either love it or hate it.

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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? Time is too compressed to gather data to make decisions.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

A veteran in the meetings industry, Puckorius brings extensive experience in event planning and education management to the Center. What is the best advice you have ever received as an event planner? What is the purpose of your event or meeting? 2: Have a master plan that includes flexibility.

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