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Peer-to-Peer Connections Matter for Career Advancement

MeetingsNet

After covering the meetings industry for 32 years, one of the few things I know for sure about this business is that nobody would hire me to be a meeting planner. Read the story in our digital magazine now , or read it online at MeetingsNet.com as of Monday, March 11.)

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The Art of Room Blocks

SmartMeetings

Set up the contract to allow for a post-meeting audit. This catches any rooms that were booked by meeting attendees outside of the room block. As soon as you know meeting registration is not meeting original forecasts: Negotiate with the hotel to release back some meeting space (if possible). Our quick save?

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4 Ps and 3 Tips for Inspiring Incentive Travel

SmartMeetings

In fact, ideally, your client can promote next year’s trip at this year’s event. We have the expertise to know what resorts and venues will work best for their specific needs, as well as our negotiating clout and global connections. You can subscribe to the magazine here. It’s both practical and motivating!)

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Getting More Value from Conference Keynote Speakers

Velvet Chainsaw

Here’s what some organizers are asking for and getting: Pre-Event Content Marketing – Customized promotional video or interview, webinar, article contribution for newsletter, blog, podcast or magazine, social channel engagement. Post-Event Content Marketing – Participate in a scheduled replay.

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Partner Your Way Through the Post-Pandemic Surge

SmartMeetings

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?) Share to Solve.

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Job Hunting During COVID: What Meeting Professionals Need to Know

SmartMeetings

Many organizations, including Smart Meetings , have turned their events virtual. 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. Keep Learning.

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Interviews with Planners - Greg Jenkins

Eventinterface

Greg Jenkins, partner and co-founder of the award-winning Long Beach, California-based Bravo Productions, holds an impressive list of credentials and has earned a high reputation in the field of special event planning – a career spanning more than three decades. What is the best advice you have ever received as a planner?