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Is paid influencer marketing ethical in the event industry?

Conferences that Work

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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How to Plan an LGBT-Friendly Meeting or Event

SmartMeetings

Evaluate city policies and attitudes prior to committing. “It It starts with site selections—being aware of city and state policies, including laws that could be discriminatory,” Clapes says. Also, hosting an LGBT-identified keynote speaker is empowering even if they don’t touch on an LGBT topic.

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Event Planner Challenges and Opportunities of the Next Decade

Maritz Global Events

With so many things to consider, site selection will challenge more and more and event planners. 45 percent and 28 percent of event websites in North America and Europe, respectively, included information about their diversity and inclusivity policies. Event Planner Opportunities. Embracing Diversity.

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The 33 skills meeting and event planners need to succeed

Plan Your Meetings

With your objectives and goals in mind, you can map out a blueprint for your meeting or event. It also will help you set policies, procedures and manage expectations. Develop a project plan. Develop theme for meeting or event. Develop procurement plan (acquisition of goods and services, RFPs). I: Site management.