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Risk Management 101 with Jordan Atherton, 1st Global

Connect Your Meetings

With today’s headlines, risk management is on every event professional’s radar. The best way to take steps toward protecting your attendees in the case of emergency is to have a clear emergency management plan for each event you host. Ask your venue contact about existing risk management or emergency procedures already in place.

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8 Tips for CxOs on Vendor Selection

Management Events

In fact, companies that prioritize vendor relationships and focus on a collaborative approach see a 110% increase in revenue and a 31% increase in profitability , according to a study by the Harvard Business Review. A great way to get a feel of a vendor’s capabilities is to refer to testimonials and case studies from their other clients.

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A Higher Meetings Education: Future-Proof Your Career

SmartMeetings

The meetings industry is not so simple anymore. Smart Meetings talked to industry experts about why certification has become so essential, the commitment required and specific areas where event professionals are focusing to achieve their A-game. Certified Meetings Experts. Pop Quiz for MPI Innovator Jessie States. Jessie States.

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Business as Unusual: Shifting Live Events to Digital and Hybrid Experiences 

GEVME

Almost all broadcasted sports matches, the Google I/O Meet etc. In fact, some studies have shown that 98% of people attending hybrid events never plan to attend the event live initially, because they are unsure of how it works and its benefits. . For the live component, reassure people that it is absolutely safe to attend your event.

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7 Great Perks of Being an Eventprof

SmartMeetings

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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Business as Unusual: Shifting Live Events to Digital and Hybrid Experiences 

GEVME

Almost all broadcasted sports matches, the Google I/O Meet etc. In fact, some studies have shown that 98% of people attending hybrid events never plan to attend the event live initially, because they are unsure of how it works and its benefits. For the live component, reassure people that it is absolutely safe to attend your event.

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Business as Unusual: Shifting Live Events to Digital and Hybrid Experiences 

GEVME

Almost all broadcasted sports matches, the Google I/O Meet etc. In fact, some studies have shown that 98% of people attending hybrid events never plan to attend the event live initially, because they are unsure of how it works and its benefits. For the live component, reassure people that it is absolutely safe to attend your event.