Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2023

The Gala Read More : The Story Behind Smart Woman in Meetings Gala 2023 Smart Women in Meetings Awards Gala at The Edison Ballroom New York directly across the street from New York Marriott Marquis, where Smart Woman Summit took place, was magical.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Learning tracks cover challenges that keep meeting professionals up at night When what is expected to be the largest crowd ever for an events industry trade show arrives at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas in October for IMEX America 2023 , the focus will squarely be on connecting people in new, effective ways. to 12:30 p.m.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

With COVID-19 guidelines loosening up this year, it’s time to tighten up your 2023 marketing plan. So let’s give your audience what they want. Follow these six tips to blend event promotions with your 2023 marketing plan seamlessly. What made your audience fall in love with your brand? People are aching for events.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Neuroinclusion: Events for Everyone The term neuroinclusion builds on the concept of neurodiversitythe understanding that neurological differences are not pathological but simply differences in cognitionto incorporate the understanding that neurodiversity will always exist in an audience into event design. In 2023, U.S.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A special message in advance of Global Meetings Industry Day 2023 As we approach Global Meetings Industry Day 2023 on March 30, we’re going to talk a lot about the economic value of meetings. Get to know your audience on a deeper level. Facing renewed economic uncertainty, that’s an important message for any organization.

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Dana Communications

AUGUST 20, 2024

They connect with a local travel influencer known for giving their audience authentic reviews and experiences. Who is their audience? You want to ensure their target audience is aligned with yours. You want to partner with an influencer who’s creating real content while genuinely connecting with their audience.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Still, as we move into 2023, more and more companies announce layoffs, spending freezes, and low metrics. As much as I’d like to say we’re reincorporating the in-person audience, there’s definitely a rush to just do in-person,” he says. “A That means people are planning events with no regard for the virtual audience.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 1, 2023

Sausalito, California —Smart Meetings, the premier media brand and leading choice for meeting professionals, is delighted to reveal the winners of the 2023 Smart Stars Awards. The post Smart Meetings Announces 2023 Smart Stars Awards Winners appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 1, 2023

Sausalito, California —Smart Meetings, the premier media brand and leading choice for meeting professionals, is delighted to reveal the winners of the 2023 Smart Stars Awards. The post Smart Meetings Announces 2023 Smart Stars Awards Winners appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

PGANatl #MeetSmart pic.twitter.com/6wfhaVOJ5H — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) August 29, 2023 A Luxury Mindset To bring home the message that delivering valued meetings requires understanding your audience, keynote Neen James shared her findings from her Luxury Mindset research. James left the audience with one more piece of advice.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 25, 2024

On Amtrak, ridership was up significantly (24.6%) in 2023 and projections for growth in passenger train travel are strong, too. The holiday saw record breaking numbers at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints nationwide, up more than 6% from 2023. Memorial Day At the unofficial start to summer, more than 3.5

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The talking point for IMEX 2023 was Human Nature, something IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer pointed to as important right now because people need to feel uplifted and positive about the future of the planet and the human race at a time when daily news feeds are filled with so much hardship and adversity. We want to join the planner journey.”

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

For sure, there are a significant percentage of meeting attendees that can’t wait to participate in person; but organizers and planners found out during the first several months of 2022 that a sizable audience of previous attendees were more than happy to participate virtually. And speaking of social media, don’t overlook this now-old friend.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The challenge is designing events that speak to the needs of an audience that changed over the last three years. When considering audiences who historically couldn’t physically or financially attend, the idea of a hybrid event comes into play again. Ask and Deliver: “Ask your audience what they prefer,” said O’Grady.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

The Water Coolers’ parodies help audiences understand that they are not alone At the intersection of performance and meeting, comedy and musical, is recognition and meaning. You have to earn the right to be celebratory with the audience by showing them you get it,” Allen said. It can be very, very funny,” she observed.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

After some creative scheduling, Barcelo Maya Grand Resort stepped up to host in 2023, Louisville Tourism agreed to host what is expected to be a crowd of 2,500 at Kentucky International Convention Center a year early in 2024. At Moscone Center in San Francisco in 2023 , plans called for a four-day build-out to prepare the stage.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

2023 Festival of Lights Parade, Palm Springs, California, photo: Upbeat Parade Productions Pulver has been producing parades for more than 30 years. We just received notification that KTLA in Los Angeles was nominated for an Emmy award for Live Special Events—News for their coverage of the 2023 WeHo Pride Parade,” said Pulver. “It

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2023

We were able to identify that the audience was looking for a hands-on kind of workshop, quick sprint type of activities where they got to articulate what they had learned,” said Clare, “People are telling us what they want. “We Read More: Winning at Maximizing Virtual Audience Engagement: 10 Fun Ideas from Dahlia El Gazzar.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Searching for the top tech events to attend in 2023? This carefully curated conference directory features more than 100 tech conferences happening worldwide in 2023. Looking ahead to 2023, Bizzabo research uncovered that 85% of event organizers plan to host at least three in-person events , with 35% planning to host at least 10.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 28, 2024

She and her team of three planners welcome the unique challenge of creating memorable education and experiences for other event planners and suppliers—a particularly tough audience to please. “We It’s just part of the search process; it’s natural to us.”

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 21, 2023

Ken Holsinger, Freeman’s senior vice president for strategy, presents the EduCon 2023 session, “Attracting & Engaging Next-Generation Event Attendees.” These are among the insights Ken Holsinger, Freeman’s senior vice president for strategy, shared at an EduCon 2023 session in June.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 19, 2023

Have you made resolutions for your 2023 event planning? We’re looking forward to doing more of the same in 2023, but with a fresh outlook. In 2023, I will capitalize on these resources to streamline processes, reduce costs, and showcase the expertise and passion of a community. “I We are marketing to people.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 2, 2023

In this guide, we will discuss all you need to know about event marketing: the initial concept of event marketing, effective event marketing strategies and ideas you can use in 2023, and how to ensure you are reaching your target audience at the right time. Event Marketing Strategy: Who Is Your Target Audience?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

Thousands of event professionals and leading third-party planners already rely on Reposite for their vendor sourcing needs and now they will be part of Cvent’s supplier discovery and coordination engine that sources more than $16 billion in 2023.

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 18, 2023

The post Registration now opens for 30th edition of ATM 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 1-4 May. The post Registration now opens for 30th edition of ATM 2023 appeared first on Travel Daily.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

A wine trade association does a post-Covid rebrand Like many in the world of face-to-face gatherings, 2023 was the first time in a few years that Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) held its previously annual convention. To realize their vision, they partnered with Design Studio by Maritz.

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2019

So as we start to think about our virtual audiences, and not just being able to sit in front of a desktop and watch a little window into the live event world. And that can be just brutal if you’re trying to actually engage that audience.”. Really being able to pop on a full VR rig and be there as part of the event.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 30, 2023

How to design events that leave a lasting impact At MPI’s WEC 2023 , Jacques Martiquet, known professionally as The Party Scientist , had a room full of meeting professionals dancing, laughing and opening their hearts to people who had been strangers when they entered the room.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 18, 2023

I’m looking back on 2023. 2023 in review I slowed down in 2023. In 2023, in-person is back! Though I love my work, it was nice to reduce the number of high-intensity workdays booked in 2023! 2023 wrap-up Well, that’s my summary of some of my professional activities in 2023. Happy Holidays!

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 11, 2023

In 2023, anticipate the big reveal of the final two parks: Heartland of America Park , with its views of the Missouri River, and the Skate Ribbon for ice or roller skating, lakeside amphitheater, and Farnam Pier; and Lewis and Clark Landing , sure to impress with its sandy beach with firepits, volleyball courts and large prairie garden.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

View Webinar on Demand: The Professional’s Guide to 2024 Financial and Insurance Meetings Download Research: 2023 FICP Industry and Perception Study Moving Into 2024 Out of all the trends that have risen in 2023, our experts pointed to a few that will definitely be making their way into 2024. Did 2023 reignite the Golden Age of Travel?

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Nearly double the percentage of Meetings Market Survey respondents — 60 percent vs. 31 percent in 2023 — are including sustainability requirements in their RFPs. Today’s audiences prioritize sustainability: Simple issues like food waste or disposable plastics can negatively impact perceptions.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 19, 2023

When bestselling author Daniel Pink took the Convening Leaders 2023 Main Stage on Jan. 11 to present the closing session, “Restore Motivation, Battle Burnout, and Jumpstart 2023,” I felt like the best had been saved for last. Create a 2023 “To-Don’t” list. This is a time for experimenting.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 3, 2023

The post SEAHIS 2023 successfully concludes in Bangkok appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. SEAHIS 2023, the 6th edition of the Summit, was held in Bangkok on 26-27th June at the Westin Grande Sukhumvit, with the first night reception on the rooftop at the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In 2023, anything is possible in the events industry. Executive Director, Audience and Community Marketing, Forbes. What are your general predictions for the events industry in 2023? I think intentionality is really going to play a critical role in 2023. What do you anticipate will change with event tech in 2023?

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 5, 2023

Drive More Visitors with Value Based Marketing Millennials are currently the largest generation of travel spenders, with 33% of these 27–42-year-olds (as of 2023) willing to spend at least $5,000 on a vacation. In addition to traditional marketing procedures (audience, engagement, etc.)

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 19, 2023

How live performances show groups a good time Before the velvety red curtain recedes away from the stage, the auditorium lights dim and the low clamor of voices from the audience falls silent. To be prudent, we have decided to produce a single mainstage offering in 2023. The 2023 season kicks off on June 30 and will run through Aug.

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