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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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2023

Read More : Seeking Sustainable Venues One of the most progressive ideas was the call to action for management to set an example of “normalizing well-being.” A noteworthy quote: “top management has to be genuinely and authentically invested in the well-being of their employees.”

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Cvent has just published its list of Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for 2023: Nashville and San Diego moving up to the second and third spots after Orlando. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. For example, Grand Hyatt Nashville (No. after being named No. 2, moving up from being named No.

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EventMB

JUNE 22, 2022

It’s now easier than ever to shop around for exactly the right venue, with exactly the right price point, on the dates that you need. With more and more companies embracing a remote work culture , the logistics of planning corporate retreats have become that much more challenging. The Fastest Way to Bring Remote Teams Together.

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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

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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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? See what the same venue would give you for booking again for the next year. Just follow the formula, right?

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Eventory

AUGUST 7, 2018

You don’t know the agenda, the venue plan, you have no idea how to get a ride to the hotel, and where the heck are the hotels. For example, you can check how people walked around the venue. It may contain the event logo, date and website, but also the actual venue, which makes reaching the destination less frustrating.

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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! What is the situation?

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Instead of advertising its brand, Amazon chose to use its naming rights to spotlight its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by calling the Seattle venue Climate Pledge Arena — just one example how sustainability has become top of mind for organizations and consumers. Michael Dyerland/Visit Seattle). ” — Shawna McKinley.

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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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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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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

When you’re on site for an event, you never know what might happen, because despite months and months of meetings, plans and timelines, some unknown thing will inevitably pop up that you didn’t even dream you needed to prepare for. For example: Extra pens, scissors, and paper. But could you have? . Click To Tweet. Clipboards.

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Stova

MAY 4, 2023

Event technology is any digital tool that helps you plan and manage in-person, virtual, or hybrid events. As a result, you enjoy flexible meeting planning technology that streamlines operations and reduces costs. For example, Stova has North America, EMEA, and APAC centers to strengthen security. What Is Event Technology?

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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. Related : 4 Top Trends for Inclusive Meetings in 2019. Related : Philanthropy and CSR: Missing Ingredients to Profound Meetings. Be Inclusive.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2018

More : Tech Companies Flee Cubicles, Meet Outdoors. Meet in earshot of nature. Most modern venues offer outdoor terrace spaces attached to indoor meeting rooms or use meeting spaces that have windows overlooking nature. My current venue, for example, is next to more than 50 forested acres with walking paths.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

We recommend you check out Bizbash for the ultimate in event planning news, trends, inspiration and venue discovery. Business, event management, venues and destinations are just a few of the categories you can explore. Connect are dedicated to providing content that helps you reimagine today’s meetings and look into the future.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Brand X’s Property in Somewhere, USA is a client of ours, and I am working on an influencer campaign to help promote Property Z’s event spaces as ideal venues for conferences and corporate meetings. Brand X would love to have you–a known industry expert on event/meeting planning–involved in this campaign!

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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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Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 15, 2019

Both Talley and Goedegebuure agree that it takes the entire event community—from venues, hotels, DMCs and more—to help ensure guest safety. Obviously this is still something in motion, but I think there’s a lot of room for the destinations, the venues, the hotels to really come together better and help us look at this holistically.”.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Within this guide, you will receive the tools and knowledge to become a meeting strategist for your organization. That means you will know the most efficient way to source your meeting venue, what event software to use, how to properly budget for your event, and finally how to measure your total meeting spend and return.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2018

For example, grouping alcohol and food together might seem to make sense but may cause some problems. It could cause issues if you need to make changes or cut out a line item down the road in planning. Don’t stop at just the big-ticket items like your venue, food and beverage, and AV (although these do make it on the list).

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Venues are no longer static places and must adapt to the dynamic needs of both the host and the audiences. Las Vegas’ Caesars Forum, for example, will feature the world’s biggest pillarless ballroom at 40,000 square feet. In this article, we have a few unusual examples for adding spice to your fundraising. Click To Tweet.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 1, 2016

This year, 44 venues from the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, China and India participated in the 142-question Green Venue Report survey, providing the most comprehensive collection of results yet on topics ranging from food waste to energy efficiency and sustainability.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2022

Organizations like WebStudy Foundation, for example, are leveraging their unique methodology for facilitating collaborative convenings both virtually and in-person to encourage innovation in higher education and lifelong learning — another industry significantly impacted by the pandemic.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Event professionals engaging AMEX M&E will have access to venue sourcing from Cvent and Lanyon, online registration from Cvent and Splash, and mobile app software from DoubleDutch, Attendify, GoEngage and EventsMobileApp—plus experts who can help choose the right solutions and integrate the flow of information.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 17, 2020

The event featured speakers representing each of the five venues presenting live on location, with NCBMP president Marlinda A. Executing on such a unique experience in a short amount of time required Vismale and her team to use “all the elements of fundamental meeting planning,” Vismale said. Henry and vice president Nicholas I.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

With the extreme advancement of tech capabilities, planners are finding more unique ways to incorporate tech into their meetings, from augmented reality maps of a venue to chatbots to assist with customer service or to customize the event experience per attendee. Demands for Meeting Space Have Changed.

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Interpretation during multilingual meetings and events will be smoother and on-point when meeting planners help interpreters prepare. Fully prepared, the interpreters will appear invisible but heard, which contributes greatly to the success of the meeting or event.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 3, 2018

says meetings planned for even the most heated patio are being moved indoors—and staying there. “It Plan on delays. Legal expert Lisa Sommer Devlin says meeting insurance can often help cover losses if a storm makes travel impossible. Venues in cold climes are anxious for your business. What can planners do?

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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 30, 2018

According to C&IT magazine’s article , here are a few thoughts expressed by the players in the event industry: Clients, event planners, and venue partners have set the bar at this level collectively by being able to deliver. Negotiate with the best venue at the best price or COMPROMISE with what’s available and settle for it eventually.

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GEVME

JANUARY 21, 2020

In this blog post, we touched the different kinds of trends that will prevail in the world of event planning, catering, conferences, and meeting plans. The Best Event Invitation Examples. Make sure to provide the necessary details such as the theme, date, and venue of the event. . Event Trends for 2019–2020.

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GEVME

JANUARY 21, 2020

In this blog post, we touched the different kinds of trends that will prevail in the world of event planning, catering, conferences, and meeting plans. The Best Event Invitation Examples. Make sure to provide the necessary details such as the theme, date, and venue of the event. . Event Trends for 2019–2020.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 1, 2022

Planners have more on their plate than ever before and venues are challenged with staffing and bandwidth to execute events to the expectations and standards we’ve always held for our industry, which is where your DMC comes in. I, personally, looked long and hard at many options. My platform has changed slightly, but my message has not.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

If the venue already has a strong personality—for example Blossom Ballroom at The Hollywood Roosevelt, where vintage tiles and custom chandeliers hanging from 25-foot ceilings set the stage—you can focus on the atmosphere. “For Related : How to Recover Post-Oscars. View this post on Instagram. Set the Sound.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

For example, we recently hosted an event which featured a “Taste of Texas” experience. Work with your venue to ensure that they can accommodate special diets, food allergies and dining preferences. In addition to featuring local food options, I highly recommend that planners consider showcasing local beverages.

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