Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

How Do You Prepare for the Certified Meeting Planner (Professional) Examination Studying for the CMP designation will require a commitment of both time and study on your part. However several of the industry’s top associations do provide information and study kits to help you.

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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. user Maxwell Kelly is among the most intriguing case studies. initiatives and tools.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 11, 2023

Reading case studies and looking at the clients a healthcare communications agency has served is a great way to understand whether they are the right fit for you. Clients – With the life sciences industry being so broad, it is important to know whether the medical communications agency has experience in your specific field.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2024

I knew I wanted a job that allowed me to travel, and I fell into meeting planning completely by accident. She is president and founder of Arts of Meeting LLC. Throughout her process of studying for the exam, Arts found, “This is like college—you are learning theory, not necessarily practice.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

IHG diversifies and enhances their staff with talented and ambitious employees and the educational institutions have a corporate relationship that can provide opportunities for students in many areas of study to be successful going forward in the world. Other key areas of study include business, finance, digital and information technology.”.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Funded through gifts and sponsors like Atento Capital, a Tulsa, Oklahoma-based investment firm, the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) and Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality (HI HUB) aim to support business savvy entrepreneurs.

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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. Pricing and Value While budget is always a consideration, don’t choose a pharmaceutical meeting planning company based solely on the lowest bid. It is not for commercial purposes.

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Eventinterface

MARCH 31, 2018

On this episode of Event TALK, I am speaking with John Di Lemme, high-end marketing consultant, strategic business coach and international speaker about extreme customer service, and how this applies to service provided by meeting and event professionals. How to audit customer service behaviors.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In a recent study by The Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine , employees who took advantage of wellness programs and made lifestyle changes saved companies about $353 in recouped productivity per person annually. This, in turn, fosters a positive workplace environment, leading to more engaged and motivated employees.

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Eventinterface

MARCH 31, 2018

On this episode of Event TALK, I am speaking with John Di Lemme, high-end marketing consultant, strategic business coach and international speaker about extreme customer service, and how this applies to service provided by meeting and event professionals. How to audit customer service behaviors.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

For professional associations and meeting planners, membership does have its privileges. As 2017 gets underway, what are the top trends to watch out for if you’re in the meeting planning industry? For the meeting planning industry, smartphones provide an easy way to keep clients engaged and deliver content.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Study the Market: Guest and Site Knowledge. 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. Can you include clauses requiring minimum levels of staffing or locking in F&B pricing? Getting Room Numbers Right.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Bryant, PhD, in a message to members about the theme of APA 2023, the association’s annual meeting. “As As one who studies and has survived interpersonal trauma and the collective trauma of oppression, I am aware of the significance of belonging. We want to hear about case studies where the framework is being used.”

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2022

An important, often overlooked, aspect of meeting planning is accommodating those who have accessibility needs that are not detectable at first glance. Recently, the city of Visalia, California, announced it is a certified autism-friendly destination, a welcome addition that will help planners meet those hidden needs.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The Best Event Planning Podcasts. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. Meetings Podcast. Eventful: Th e Podcast for Meeting Professionals. King and Waffles pick the brains of event professionals across the industry, looking for insights and case studies that captivate their audience. EventIcons.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

consumers report wellness as a top priority, an 8% increase from 2020, a study by McKinsey & Company found. For meeting professionals who have first-timers in the group, Matsumoto has recommendations. Read More : Simple Wellness Activities Can Go a Long Way at Your Next Meeting. How Groups Can Incorporate Wellness.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Motivating the next generation of incentive travel winners will require a completely fresh approach, according to a new Leadership InSITEs study from SITE Foundation. Gen Z is an independent, digitally comfortable group that will require a new set of tools to design programs that resonate authentically to promote company goals.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

She envisions access to case studies and reviews so planners know what worked for others in the area and what they say they would do different next time. She has been building the platform by using it for her DMC clients and soft launched to others. “As As more people use the tool, the ideas and credibility grows,” she said.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 5, 2017

It can be challenging for those in the meeting planning profession, but looking on the bright side really does pay off. A study conducted by Harvard School of Public Health found that having an optimistic attitude was the biggest predictor of improved heart health , leading to fewer heart problems such as cardiovascular disease.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 5, 2016

From books that take an irreverent approach to meeting planning to comprehensive guides on everything from meeting design to green events , this reading list has everything the modern meeting planner needs for a relaxing day of poolside reading. Confessions of an Event Planner: Case Studies from the Real World of Events.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 31, 2017

A similar disconnect exists in the meetings industry, according to a new Wellness in Meetings and Incentive Travel Study from the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF). The study measures the prevalence of wellness initiatives in incentive travel and meeting programs. View or download the full IRF study online.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

A recent Cornell University study gives the real scoop on hotel guests feel about free Wi-Fi, bottled water, and fitness centers. read more.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 22, 2016

In the case of unproductive meetings, the end is pretty clear: to create an outcome-based experience instead of a meeting. Partners such as Abel McCallister Designs , a company specializing in holistic meeting planning, work with our clients to create truly memorable moments within their meetings.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Demand is particularly high in hospitality, Savelli said, quoting a February Expedia study that found consumers are prioritizing travel above everything else. United Airlines called the increased desire to travel “a permanent structural change” rather than transitory pent-up demand.

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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

MAY 17, 2021

For example, as this study reveals, these biases harm our shopping choices as consumers. It’s incumbent for meeting planners both to understand and to overcome unconscious bias. Doing so not only helps you create more inclusive events; it helps you run the business side of meeting planning most successfully.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 22, 2018

In a new study conducted by Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) in conjunction with restaurant consulting company Dinova, 51 percent of millennials surveyed responded they eat fast food while traveling, whereas 51 percent of Gen X-ers choose fast casual dining and Baby Boomers elect for upscale casual. That’s a large piece of the pie!

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

As a meetings professional, you fly. A Canadian study published in 2004 found passengers were 113 times more likely to have caught a cold during a five-hour flight between San Francisco and Denver than during normal daily life. Now, let’s throw an all-bets-are-off variable into the equation. Sometimes often. Sounds wrong, doesn’t it?

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

As a meetings professional, you fly. A Canadian study published in 2004 found passengers were 113 times more likely to have caught a cold during a five-hour flight between San Francisco and Denver than during normal daily life. Now, let’s throw an all-bets-are-off variable into the equation. Sometimes often. Sounds wrong, doesn’t it?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

Future Leaders Forum will bring together young people in the final year of study to inspire them to dedicate their careers to the industry. “Post-pandemic, it is the perfect time to show policy makers how the industry can help regenerate their economy,” Bauer said.

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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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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Planning at least three months ahead could save as much as 10 percent on the bottom line, according to a new 2019 Meetings & Events Future Trends study from Carlson Wagonlit Travel Meetings and Events (CWT M&E).

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

Key services offered: Association Management Virtual Event Management Conference Management and Development Strategic Consulting Marketing and Communications Membership Development Case Studies Notable clients: American Board of Neuroscience Nursing, American Board of Neuroscience Nursing and Metal Construction Association.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 25, 2016

The Incentive Federation has released a study which confirms incentive programs among business in the United States are on the rise. Since the Incentive Marketplace Estimate Research Study was last compiled in 2013, the non-cash incentive market has grown by 17 percent to $90 billion in annual spending. Each year, businesses spend $14.4

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

A new study from iolite group outlined the power of multicultural marketing to support small, minority-owned businesses and enhance visitor experiences. All Included. Don Welsh, president and CEO, Destinations International. Sessions outlined best practices for helping everyone feel welcome at events.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

These features can encompass e-books, white papers, video tutorials, training simulations or study guides. Everyone likes to feel as if they are getting something out of attending an event and providing attendees with individualized or high-value content is one of the most effective ways to deliver this.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 30, 2017

Condensing meeting times can be one solution to this dilemma. Daniel Russell, founder of Attentiv, a time and meeting management tool, investigated studies on work meetings and made a few interesting observations. He found that the most common complaint attendees had about meetings was that they lacked decision-making.

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