Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2021

For a preview, we asked Eric Holmen, CEO of Splash , the event marketing software company that powers tens of thousands of business events each month, for trends in how organizers are adjusting their programs. Some large groups are throwing a camera in the room to capture the presentations for an extended remote audience.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 9, 2022

The number one customer of a DMO [Destination Marketing Organization] is the community and its residents. Weissenborn suggested leveraging popular social media channels, including TikTok, the most visited website in 2021. In 2020, only 34% of those surveyed felt safe shopping in stores, compared with 63% in 2021.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2021

The pandemic may have shifted meeting to remote channels in 2020, however, organizing and inviting people virtual events still requires time and careful planning if it is going to be successful. Based on data from Markletic , 56 percent of marketers say it takes 2-4 weeks to organize a virtual event properly.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 8, 2021

For many DMOS, the pandemic is awakening partnerships with local economic development organizations (EDOs) and other government entities in new and often fruitful ways. In fact, it’s one of three central trends identified in the new DestinationNEXT 2021 Futures Study, released in August.

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Endless Events

APRIL 19, 2021

Rather than equally prioritizing both audiences, the old hybrid event simply offers one-way communication from your event to participants that view the event remotely. The main hub venue will act as the primary stage which will be the home base to the majority of presenters and leaders of an organization.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A 2021 Wyzowl report found that 86% of companies used video as part of their marketing. As more people stay home and work remotely, live videos allow a unique sense of connection with brands and other people. Video is everywhere — and it’s not going anywhere. Live streaming has also seen a considerable uptick in recent years.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Ensuring that level of commitment is even more challenging after the company had to furlough or lay off thousands to survive 2020 and 2021, a move that the company has admitted may have bruised its “people-first” culture. A More Flexible Organization. Julius Robinson. Now Tony is taking it to the next level.”. Routh was frank. “We

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2021

“Meeting planners are telling us they are seeking authentic, immersive experiences that are designed to help groups strengthen interpersonal relationships, as well as support the culture of each organization,” he reported. Douglas Camp , director of sales and marketing, Salamander Resort & Spa , Middleburg, VA.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

Smart Meetings loves recognizing talented hospitality professionals who will help the industry evolve as we get back to meeting, so when we heard that Destinations International had announced their 2021 30 Under 30 class from convention and visitors bureaus and tourism boards around the world, we wanted to get to know them better.

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Endless Events

MAY 4, 2021

We also had some branded materials from our nonprofit organizations. ” Experiential Virtual Events In 2021. Sarah then asks AJ what are some other ways that she’s looking to elevate in 2021. Sometimes, events provide up to 50% of the nonprofit organizations’ overall budget. .” AJ elaborates.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The most authoritative list of 2021 virtual events and conferences on the internet. Virtual events are nothing new but—as we discuss in our comprehensive guide to coronavirus and events —we're seeing many organizers pivot from in-person to digital. 2) To help event organizers get the word out on their own upcoming virtual events. (

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

He pointed out that virtual events have always been a critical part of the marketing mix, but old-school webinars have been put on “steroids” and are now much better at delivering Return on Attention (RoA) as new features are “humanizing” remote experiences by giving people the tools to react, express their feelings and play. “We

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Endless Events

MARCH 9, 2021

While some adapted fast and organized extraordinary virtual events in 2020 , many are still grappling with the new reality. “As we look to 2021 from an engagement standpoint, we really have to think about doing things better. Virtual events were all the rage last year, whether we liked it or not. It has to be more interesting.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

If 2020 was a year of pivoting and learning about virtual events, 2021 was a year of putting that knowledge to the test. As an organizer, you can toggle between light and dark mode and enable or disable randomized or table-like speed networking. . Albert’s Aha! The Venue Map allows your guests to easily guide themselves.

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Meet Green

OCTOBER 15, 2021

While in-person events started to come back in 2021, the Delta variant has caused a large percentage to convert back to virtual in the fall of 2021. Future-Proof Your Organization Now. Working remotely is offering the opportunity to people who care for children or the elderly to work without travel. What Do We Know?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In the pre-Covid days, meeting organizers could often estimate attendance based on the previous year’s behavior. Today, to coax attendees out of their homes, event organizers will have to give them a reason to get on a plane. Change is exhausting, and our organizations are suffering from burnout, but we can’t afford the status quo.”

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals ( FICP ) could have gone hybrid—bosses with a tight budget may even say should have —but the organization opted for intimate, up close and personal. Two months ago the organization announced it would require all attendees to be vaccinated , Burke said. Hybrid: A No Go.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 2, 2023

Convene asked a version of that question in our 2017 reader survey , a 2021 COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard , and our 2022 salary survey. Even though I’m remote and the majority of the team is in London or California, there is a strong sense of community. Whatever Media Group) What do you like best or most about your job?

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

But now in-person events have largely resumed, although differently than before, and it seems like the right time to take stock of how event organizers have navigated major shifts in their work — to see how you are faring, work- and salary-wise. Four percent of respondents work for organizations located in Europe/U.K.;

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Read More : New and Renovated: Austin Exploration and Sunny Shores Cvent Top Meeting Hotels | North America Many hoteliers leveraged the downtime in 2020 and 2021 to invest in upgrades and renovations to prepare their properties for the post-pandemic travel boom. Meet in Austin, you’re in for a show.” For example, Grand Hyatt Nashville (No.

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ITA Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

91 Invaluable Sales Training Resources for 2021. Quick Tips to Manage & Engage Your Remote Sales Team | ITA Group. How does a manager effectively engage and manage their sales team member who work in remote offices across the country? Explore three areas to address for optimal remote sales team engagement. Or the globe?

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Attendees get reacquainted at Convening EMEA 2021 in Lausanne, Switzerland. Some respondents to the 2022 Salary Survey said travel, and meeting new people, were what they loved best about their event organizer roles. Flexibility was another notably popular response, often paired with the ability to work remotely. Less stress.

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DCI

JUNE 30, 2021

It’s 2021 and this isn’t your grandmother’s talent recruitment process. Remote working makes living in one place and working in another much less taboo than ever before. Towns in Italy are paying people to work remotely, while Belize offers a “ Work Where You Vacation ” program. Not by a longshot. We can do better. Their slogan?

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 21, 2021

Janet Stovall, senior client strategist at NeuroLeadership Institute, speaks remotely during PCMA EduCon 2021. “No If you guessed that the chief human resources officer (CHRO) is responsible for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts at the majority of organizations, you are mostly right. According to 383 U.S.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 12, 2021

An attendee checks in for the Aesthetic Meeting 2021 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. When the Aesthetic Meeting 2021 — the signature annual event of the Aesthetic Society — convened at the Miami Beach Convention Center in early May, the hybrid event was remarkable for several reasons. Photos courtesy Greater Miami CVB).

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ITA Group

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Short-Term Predictions for Live Events in 2021. While current interest in smaller and regional events will continue through early 2021, larger meetings and events will likely be targeted for Q3 and Q4 2021. If anything, many event organizers are being pushed out of their comfort zone. Thu, 02/11/2021 - 08:33.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

Pre-Covid, Dreamforce attracted more than 170,000 people and included a major headliner concert, but it was a smaller, hybrid affair in 2021). a way for companies to track their greenhouse gas emissions—to help organizations accelerate their own journeys to net zero emissions. “In 24th annual Independent Games Festival Awards.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 7, 2022

Remote and hybrid work have become the norm, as companies seek to strike a balance between the health and safety of employees, their desire for flexibility in their jobs and lives, and the requirements of business. We get it, you’re busy. So, the Convene editors have curated the latest tips and trends in the world of work for you.

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Solimar International

JULY 1, 2021

The USAID/Developing Sustainable Tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Turizam), in partnership with Solimar International and UNWTO Academy, organized a joint webinar entitled ‘ Introduction to UNWTO TedQual for universities with tourism programs in Bosnia & Herzegovina Webinar’.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 15, 2022

According to Wunderman Thompson Intelligence’s 2021 report “ Regeneration Rising ,” 84 percent of respondents believe that businesses should drive regeneration. The lifestyle isn’t necessarily new, but the shift to remote work during the past two years has rapidly accelerated its popularity. Regeneration isn’t just for farming.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

LinkedIn’s growth spurt is evident in the business events industry as well: When we asked meeting organizers what new social media channels they were using to promote events in Convene ’s 2023 Meetings Market Survey , the leading response — chosen by three out of five respondents — was LinkedIn.

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One10 Marketing

MARCH 10, 2021

One10 Xperts weigh in on IRF’s 2021 Trends Report. The IRF 2021 Trends Report is out and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Here’s the One10 take on 2021 trends and what we’re doing to meet client needs in 2021 and beyond: IRF Trend: Increase in Individual Rewards. In our world, that moment is now.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 18, 2022

If 2021 was the year of reemergence, 2022 is the year of reconnection,” said cofounder Lisa Karvellas. Since 2020, Hoff has seen a bump in requests like this — companies with a growing remote workforce looking to get away and reconnect or connect for the first time ever. Recently, Sean Hoff received an inquiry that stood out to him.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

If you are trying to figure out where to start as a first-time homebuyer buying a home in 2021, you should know that the entire process is not quick, especially in the midst of a pandemic, but when all is said and done, there are few things more exhilarating than buying a house. . What to Expect for the Housing Market in 2021.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

There are so many things that make San Francisco a one-of-a-kind location for events, and one of our most unique offerings is our Welcome Ambassador Program, which launched in 2021. Team San Jose, Visit San Jose’s parent organization, is the DMO, but also manages the convention center, four theater venues and its own F+B catering arm.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 29, 2022

Reed outlined the approach the 2021 ASH Annual Meeting, held Dec. In 2020, like many other organizations, ASH’s Annual Meeting was fully virtual. For the 2021 event, the registration price for face to face and digital was the same, and the event produced equivalent content for both audiences. Data Driven.

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ITA Group

JUNE 15, 2021

I wanted to share a bit more about what we learned about our people during this time, the changes we’re making and why we’d encourage other organizations to explore similar ideas to improve your own employee experience. Because we believe diversity makes us stronger as an organization, we embrace these differences. Kathy Schnack.

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