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APRIL 18, 2022

I’ve been writing about hybrid meetings for a long time; my first post was in February 2010. The COVID19 pandemic created an explosion of interest in hybrid meetings, and the marketplace and event professionals are still defining what “hybrid” means. (No, Want to read my other posts on hybrid meetings?

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JUNE 27, 2022

Want a simple way to improve meeting session learning? Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Improve meeting session learning with this simple tip! Provide a shared Google doc where all participants can take notes, ask questions, and get answers! appeared first on Conferences That Work. No related posts.

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

Skift Take: In this video from the Skift Meetings Forum 2023, we hear from senior vice president of convention sales and strategies at New Orleans & Company, Stephanie Turner, and chief commercial officer of the New Orleans Ernest N. New Orleans & Company Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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JULY 19, 2021

Ever since my first encounter with the hybrid hub and spoke meeting topology at Event Camp Twin Cities in 2011, I’ve been a big fan of the format. Yesterday [see below], I realized that hub and spoke is a great format for purely online meetings too. What’s a hub and spoke meeting? But first…. A terminology reminder.

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OCTOBER 19, 2023

Skift Take: A proliferation of internal meetings and customer advisory boards will help the meetings industry continue to grow next year. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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MAY 15, 2023

It’s time for a “sound of silence” roundup of meetings industry pet peeves.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Skift Take: With corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals taking center stage, meeting and event professionals will need to prioritize stronger sustainability measures while carefully tracking their impact. Hilton Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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OCTOBER 12, 2020

Many event professionals are hoping and waiting for a meeting industry new normal. We want to believe that, at some point, in-person meetings like the ones we’ve held for decades will return. Such areas are already holding local in-person events, but safe inter-regional meetings are not possible.

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OCTOBER 17, 2022

But what does it mean in the context of meetings? Surely we sometimes become attached to people we meet? Isn’t creating and strengthening attachments one of the desirable functions of meetings? So what is the relationship between connection and attachment when people come together?

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Though I don’t teach college anymore, I’m interested in educational class design because a class is a meeting. And much of what we can do to design great meetings is applicable to college classes too. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post A class is a meeting appeared first on Conferences That Work.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

A [MARKETING PERSON] has invited me to share my expertise at a meeting industry event. I’m regularly asked to speak, present, or run a workshop at meeting industry events. ‘Attendees to [MEETING INDUSTRY EVENT] genuinely need the help and expertise of companies and advisors just like yourself. No, you pay us!

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Skift Take: Keeping attendees safe and secure is the focus of all meetings and conventions, but a rise in gun violence is making that more difficult. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Meetings and conferences in the country have yet to be impacted. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: Iceland has experienced more than 2,000 mini-earthquakes with a volcano close to erupting on the Reykjanes Peninsula.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

What is the mix of presentation versus interaction at your meetings? Traditional meetings focus heavily on presentation. Presentation versus interaction at meetings. But our meeting designs, in large part, haven’t changed to reflect this shift in cultural awareness. What should it be? The written word.

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AUGUST 10, 2020

Is it possible to routinely start online meetings on time? Think about the last three meetings you attended. Why don’t scheduled meetings start on time? The reason that almost no scheduled meetings (in-person or online ) start on time is that we provide one single time for meetings to both open and start.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Expert meeting designers lead the call for rethinking conference agendas. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: The results are in. Keep keynotes short and dedicate more time to face-to-face interaction.

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SpotMe Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Strategic meetings management is a concept that’s over 20 years old but has recently taken on a new form. The meetings and events industry has evolved, and planners now have a seat at the omnichannel table, where data-driven insights and attendee experiences are top of mind. The time for strategic meetings management is now.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Skift Take: The new Southwest Business Meetings platform made a splash at this year's IMEX America. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Now, the airline is considering expanding the platform's capabilities beyond group air travel booking.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2023

New wellness trends like forest bathing, sound healing, and equine experiences are becoming part of today’s meeting agendas. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: Move over yoga.

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OCTOBER 27, 2022

However, including remote speakers does not make a meeting less successful. Paul Cook Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings. Skift Take: To assume a virtual speaking experience is the same as in-person is a mistake.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Skift Take: Most meeting planners or sponsor organizations are standing with labor, but those still having events, as well as hoteliers, are seeing repercussions. Rayna Katz Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

Skift Take: My Health, My Data is a game-changing new consumer privacy law focused on health data that should be on the radar of every meeting professional. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Skift Take: Meeting planners have the option to settle for pre-packaged events to make their lives easier. Bermuda Tourism Authority Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Or they can collaborate with destinations on unique event themes that create unforgettable, lasting memories.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Skift Take: Having designed meetings since 1992, Eric de Groot is uniquely experienced in creating human gatherings. He believes that a collaborative approach is needed to create meetings that change behaviors and drive businesses forward. Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Experts weigh in on what needs to change to work together better Editor’s Note : Hospitality sales consultant Steve Steinhart will be speaking at Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience in Monterey, California, Nov. If all the meetings that we have re-scheduled for 2024 come through, we will show a very nice gain in the group market.”

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AUGUST 30, 2023

Skift Take: Meetings industry associations are shifting and morphing with more seismic change predicted. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings What associations will be impacted and when?

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Miguel Neves and Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: Record attendance and buyer numbers are positive signs for an industry looking beyond recovery and towards sustained growth.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Alan Kleinfeld Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: A new SEC disclosure ruling requires all U.S. public companies to disclose cyberattacks. This adds a new level of complexity to risk management for any planners working with or for these companies.

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MARCH 30, 2023

Skift Take: This comprehensive collection of statistics on the meetings industry will empower your conversations about the value of business events. Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

And while predictions of a hybrid future don’t seem to reflect our current reality, a shift to virtual for some events can lead to a scramble for personnel who know how to manage the nuances of streaming meetings. Allowing meeting professionals to maintain their productivity and find balance helps the planner and companies reach their goals.

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MARCH 6, 2023

Skift Take: Well-designed meetings deliver results and satisfy one or more of the six reasons for holding a meeting. While meeting in person is preferred, it's not enough. Meetings are only effective if they adequately address business needs. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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MAY 1, 2023

Here are five meeting myths that may be holding back your full creative potential. Arizona Office of Tourism Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings At the same time, fresh ideas are essential for keeping attendees truly engaged. What so-called "rules" are made to be broken?

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JUNE 30, 2023

Skift Take: The success of a meeting doesn’t just depend on the content of the programming, the way attendees interact with the venue also plays an important role in the overall experience. Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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JANUARY 3, 2023

Skift Take: With attendee and exhibitor numbers getting closer to pre-Covid figures, the entire meetings industry is hopeful for a strong CES that sets the tone for the rest of 2023. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

Skift Take: In this video from the Skift Meetings Forum 2023, we hear from Colleen Birch, chief operating officer of the new Fontainebleau Las Vegas, about the changing definition of luxury in the hotel meeting experience. Fontainebleau Las Vegas Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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JUNE 26, 2023

The brand has been transformed with meetings in mind. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: Some thought the Sheraton brand was dead after the Marriott merger. They were wrong.

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