Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

This isn’t to place blame at anyone’s feet; with the already chaotic nature of event planning—absent these four potentialities—it’s easy just to push these into the background, as there are simply more pressing matters at hand. And this goes beyond meeting planning. But it’s a big problem in the meetings industry.”.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 6, 2023

Wondering how artificial intelligence can actually make a difference in the meeting planning process? Meet MeetingsNet Changemaker Maxwell Kelly and read up on the lastest industry A.I. tools specific to meetings and events have launched this spring. initiatives and tools.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 12, 2023

For example, using the event app for audience-response opportunities not just in sessions but also throughout the day to capture and deliver group perspectives is a desired feature, as are social-media walls that combine and deliver attendee commentary and images from different social channels.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Tarin Horan, CMP, knew that meeting planning was the industry for her when she began interning with sports teams. In this role, she planned their season ticket holder events. For example, the AV team I worked with was generous with their time and answered all of my questions about AV terms I didn’t know,” she says. “I

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Master the Event

JANUARY 9, 2024

The one example that was easy for me to understand was the case of a pizza box. What I’ve come to find out is that many times pizza boxes cannot be recycled because of the organic material (dry cheese and oil stains for example) that often covers the boxes. Now being paper I always assumed that it was completely recyclable.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 3, 2022

Here’s one astounding statistic: 42 percent of the 175 planners who answered the survey seriously considered leaving the meeting planning profession altogether because of workplace stress during the pandemic. We also asked how often they’re frustrated at work and whether they’ve considered leaving their jobs as a result.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Plan – Develop tactics to make this experience come alive. Here’s a real-life example of how this framework can be applied to your conferences: The opportunity might be to create a more welcoming and wow arrival experience. Obstacles – Identify potential challenges that could get in the way of successful implementation.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2023

We are looking at a variety of options, partnering with universities, conducting research, meeting this next generation where they are and having a strategy around that,” says Mason. Mason used AI as example of this. “AI AI does not have wisdom. We as humans have wisdom. We will always be relevant.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

Force Majeure clause and employment classifications changes coming for MPs The legal nuances of meeting planning can be a bit overwhelming even for the seasoned planners. To offer some helpful insight in what areas to be on the lookout for, Smart Meetings sat down with Ty M. Force Majeure.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 2, 2021

You may not be the Amazon of the meeting planning industry who can provide just about anything to anyone, but that doesn’t mean small, third-party management companies and independent planners need to think small when it comes to wooing potential clients. For example, compare Tiffany’s to a big box jewelry outlet.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2023

Book a block of rooms for meeting attendees based on the number of people and the times of the meetings. For example, does everyone sign up with enough advance notice to meet the hotel’s deadline? However, after the contracts were signed, someone decided to cancel the post-conference sales meeting. Our quick save?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The free program touches on topics, in the form of webinars, from the basics of meeting planning to more complex topics, such as event technology and sustainability. Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independently owned destination management companies, launched GDP University.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Today there always seems to be someone stating that they have they latest and greatest conference planning guide to help you do your meeting planning job. So even if your next meeting isn’t a large one, consider going on the CVB’s website as there will be a lot of complimentary planning information to help you.

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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. This list is based on SpotMe’s own experience working with pharma event management companies in the past and includes examples of the best ones. It is not for commercial purposes.

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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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Endless Events

OCTOBER 5, 2021

With over 25 years of experience in meeting planning as well as public safety, Alan Kleinfeld from Arrive Management Group is the perfect person to talk to about the vast world of event safety. A Marriage Of Meeting Planning & Law Enforcement. Let’s meet today’s guest!

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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. she says, but she did achieve that when she became Courtney Mesmer, CMP. But during an internship in Washington, D.C., “I

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

For example, as this study reveals, these biases harm our shopping choices as consumers. For example, I bet you don’t care or even think about whether someone is a noble or a commoner, yet that distinction was fundamentally important a few centuries ago across Europe.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 17, 2022

And back to staff issues—a buffet option may be better than an elaborate seated dinner, for example, if staffing levels are at all in question. From a frantic switch to online events and now a pivot back to in person, the meeting planning industry continues to need agile and creative leaders.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

As I write, for example, South Korea is experiencing a massive surge , the largest of the entire pandemic. Plan for future COVID-19 variants (and new pandemics). To date we’ve had several COVID-19 variants play havoc with our in-person meeting plans. Conclusions.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

For example, PDF flipbooks have existed for a long time. People know how to use them, and they make great meeting programs. Run social media campaigns to promote meetings and compile hashtags for attendees to use. Continue to train staff on hybrid meeting planning.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Read More : New and Renovated: Austin Exploration and Sunny Shores Cvent Top Meeting Hotels | North America Many hoteliers leveraged the downtime in 2020 and 2021 to invest in upgrades and renovations to prepare their properties for the post-pandemic travel boom. For example, Grand Hyatt Nashville (No.

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EventMB

JUNE 22, 2022

With Groups360’s online booking system, planners can set criteria to include specific locations or landmarks within a destination — for example, they can set a preference for hotels near office headquarters. It’s at times like these that advanced search criteria can be crucial for finding the right venue. An End to Tedious Email Requests.

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Stova

JUNE 30, 2020

Planning an international virtual event with live sessions in different time zones is a great example. You get into the nitty gritty and realize that it’s not nearly as straightforward as you thought?

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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. Whether it’s a small investigator meeting, a medium-sized medical standalone, or a large congress. We are creating a pharma meeting planning checklist.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Read More: 4 Quick Ways to De-stress During Meeting Crunch Time Wellness Strategies for Event Professionals in Corporate Meetings Plan for Mindful Moments like ‘Zenerstitials’ During Sessions Incorporating mindful moments during meetings is a subtle yet potent approach for resetting and refocusing groups in high-intensity environments.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

From Theoretical to Practical: A Real-life Example When you trust each other, and you’re focused on the client’s goals, you can be agile and adaptable. No one person, and no one team, can create and run a successful event without the others. Practical tip : Think of it like a choir. Harmony comes from the blend of different voices.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 29, 2016

Ask for access to a full length, recent example. As you evaluate speakers on this criteria, be sure to check references and video tape from the past 12 months. Don’t just view the highlight real. Optimizing ROI. First and foremost, do not short change your audience by not baking in enough time for a high quality keynote.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

One fun example was series of a pop-up mini workouts throughout the program. For example, I love jogging and I find it very helpful in relieving both physical and mental stress. For example, we have access to more than 18 miles of outdoor trails which can be used for group hikes or morning jogs. Be Inclusive.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Most events also try and capture lead retrieval data and meetings planning data, as well as tracking participant activity on social media. For examples the volume of registrations is a leading indicator of event attendance.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 23, 2018

A way to think about it, Brennan said, is an experience that most people are familiar with — like that example of going to the movies at a high-end theater. It’s a really interesting example of what it means to be transforming the customer experience — keeping the fundamentals but evolving to stay relevant in our modern age.”.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2020

For example, on the 23rd of July, at 9 AM we will host our welcoming and introduction sessions. How long will each step of the planning process, the event itself, and the post-event tasks last? Additionally, make sure you specify a communication plan or meeting plan. How often do you want to meet with your vendors?

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The Castle Group

AUGUST 23, 2022

Second, build efficiencies into your plan. For example, reduce labor-intensive setups (i.e., With a few tools in your toolkit, seamless event planning is possible—and worth it. The post Top Challenges Facing the Meeting Planning Industry Right Now appeared first on The Castle Group.

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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. Harper concurred.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The People and Planet track will highlight tangible steps meeting professionals can take to reduce their events’ carbon footprints. One example is “Sustainability and the Circular Economy” with Aurora Dawn Benton, chief change agent with Astrapto, and Benoit Sauvage, CEO of Hospitality Sustainability Revolution.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The People and Planet track will highlight tangible steps meeting professionals can take to reduce their events’ carbon footprints. One example is “Sustainability and the Circular Economy” with Aurora Dawn Benton, chief change agent with Astrapto, and Benoit Sauvage, CEO of Hospitality Sustainability Revolution.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Meetings got some good feedback but also opened the door to some other clarifying questions. I combined some of my favorite definitions and examples and here’s what I got for you. Conference – A meeting for consultation, education, exchange of information, or discussion with a formal agenda. Mostly closed to the public.

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