Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

With new technologies emerging and the go-to tools becoming clearer, many organizers now have a blueprint for creating an effective and engaging event despite the changed environment. Here are three ways meeting professionals can benefit from recent technological developments to future-proof their events post-pandemic. Take Recordings.

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Endless Events

MAY 2, 2022

How we communicate with our attendees matters, so it’s vital to learn what mode of communication they prefer and not be too spammy. While it’s an effective medium of communication, some attendees might feel as if they’re being bombarded. How do you keep an inbox organized with all that email?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

As the world opens up and Covid restrictions are lifted, we will not return to business as we knew it before, largely because of lessons we learned about the benefits of communicating digitally. In this new era, event organizers must develop strategies for each audience. Tapping into The Differences.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Badges included QR codes that were scanned as attendees accessed the show floor and education sessions, helping organizers understand what was popular based on actual behavior. Attendee Benefits. Organizer/Sponsor Benefits. Environmental Benefits. Some on-demand printing was available.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Facing renewed economic uncertainty, that’s an important message for any organization. But here’s another important message: Let’s advocate for the intrinsic value of meetings to connect and unite communities, beyond the immediate commercial aspect. The magic is in how you bring people together to do that.

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Dana Communications

APRIL 4, 2023

Who benefits from accessible tourism? In fact, it’s quite likely that you or someone you know can benefit from more inclusive travel now or will in the foreseeable future. The World Health Organization estimates that 15% of the global population has some form of disability. Everyone does.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Cat-Wells approached the event organizers to try to work through these issues and was met with resistance and excuses. The organizers eventually moved the event to a coffee house across the street. By doing that, organizations will be able to have more fluid conversation about disability and accessibility. “A Keely Cat-Wells.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

This is driven by sustainability concerns, cost efficiency and a focus on local community support and cultural preservation. Additionally, the freelance marketplace is evolving with regulatory changes aimed at better worker classification compliance and providing freelancers with access to benefits like health insurance and retirement plans.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 22, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of modern marketing, effective communication among different organizational departments is vital to achieving coherent and impactful campaigns. Here we’ll delve into the ways a content plan can captivate communication between social media marketing, digital ads, the CEO, PR department, and the sales team.

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Motivation Excellence

AUGUST 21, 2024

The Many Benefits of Delegation Delegation does not mean pushing your work onto someone else. There are likely tasks you must do; but just as likely, there are many jobs you can entrust to others in your organization. Delegation offers benefits to both parties. Everyone can benefit from proper allocation of tasks.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 27, 2021

But meeting professionals are still tasked with designing the level of screening required and communicating expectations appropriately. The process is HIPAA compliant and removes the need for meeting organizers to manage healthcare data as they simply need to check for the green screen. A Healthy Bubble.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 16, 2018

The most obvious benefit of team building exercises is that it encourages employees to get to know each other outside of work. With so many employees working remotely or on flexible schedules, it’s common for employees to work by themselves or only communicate with people via phone or email. Develops Communication and Collaboration.

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The Abbi Agency

APRIL 9, 2021

At The Abbi Agency, we pride ourselves on our deep-rooted commitment to Nevada and the communities that make up the Silver State. At The Abbi Agency, we pride ourselves on our deep-rooted commitment to Nevada and the communities that make up the Silver State. Where does The Abbi Agency and its partners come in?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In recent years, many event organizers have observed a notable trend: despite offering enticing early bird registration discounts, many attendees are hesitant to commit to conferences well in advance. Loyalty Programs Reward repeat attendees with loyalty benefits. What’s Behind Attendee Hesitancy 1.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2021

They are again considering the cultural and intellectual capital in a destination to sell potential guests on the benefits of leaving the house. In response, the Destination Marketing Organization ( DMO ) model is changing. Dennis Franczak, CEO of Fuseideas communications agency, suggested rethinking the players.

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Dana Communications

AUGUST 8, 2023

By partnering with local charitable organizations, your property and its guests can experience the joy of giving back one vacation or spa treatment at a time. In this way, the act of pampering oneself benefits the greater community. And this makes everyone feel great. Contact Lynn Kaniper at 609.466.9187 ext.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2021

But chances are, online events are likely to stay even after the pandemic because of the many benefits they provide. Luckily, there are other analytical tools event organizers can use to find out how well their event performed. After all, that is the reason you are organizing the event in the first place. The Measure of Success.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

billion people with disabilities globally, organizations and events that don’t cater to them are not only risking backlash, but they’re also limiting their potential audience reach. Organizers may lack familiarity with the challenges faced by people with health conditions or impairments, resulting in a lack of necessary accommodations.

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ADMEI

APRIL 24, 2024

Communicate well from the first moment. If you’re communicating with your attendees via email, you can send tailored content to first-time guests to help them know what to expect and feel welcomed before they even arrive. If you’re hosting multiple organizations or associations, consider creating space for each one to meet.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2024

In an era that seems defined by divisive politics, Welsh addressed the continued debate around boycotting destinations when the organization holding and attending the meeting disagrees with politics in that area. Destinations International is not in support of boycotting destinations,” Welsh said.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

The organization is headquartered in Phoenix, runs 80 centers in major U.S. Having a conversation when everyone is relaxed and comfortable at a cocktail party is a different experience than communicating in the moment when facing a challenge. Was all communication clear, short and effective?

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

Many in-house providers are convenient but can be more costly and often times the benefits of using in-house AV do not outweigh the negatives. Forgetting To Communicate Event Changes. Always communicate with every person involved. Clear communication and understanding will go a long way to prevent any hiccups. #4.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Because if something goes wrong, you want to make sure they are able to communicate with their loved ones. Crisis Communications For Events. Alex has sat down with us for several conversations, and today we’re going even deeper into a topic Alex is very passionate about, crisis communications for events. Who To Talk To?

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Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2022

Before pitching potential event sponsors, event planners and organizers need to know them well. Be specific in your sponsorship proposal: outline the benefits for the event sponsor. Communication is key. Include your sponsors in the event planning process and make them an organic part of your event rather than an afterthought.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

billion people with disabilities globally, organizations and events that don’t cater to them are not only risking backlash, but they’re also limiting their potential audience reach. Organizers may lack familiarity with the challenges faced by people with health conditions or impairments, resulting in a lack of necessary accommodations.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2019

It makes great sense that franchises and many other business models can benefit from conventions that enable employees across locations to interact with one another. In both instances, there’s a high chance that franchisees will walk away feeling talked at rather than communicated with. And that means making every contact count.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2022

Their national meeting development and brand communication expertise, along with a substantial existing vendor network, allowed the team to smoothly shift to helping Indiana vaccinate its community. Event on Ivy Tech Community College campus in Sellersburg; Photo credit: Courtney Cantor. Transitioning the Mission.

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Dana Communications

APRIL 11, 2022

What are the benefits of becoming an eco-friendly hotel or resort? Note that recently, Google integrated a new feature with which travelers searching for hotels will find an eco-certified badge next to the names of those meeting high standards of sustainability from organizations like Green Key or EarthCheck. But spread the word!

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2021

In order to reap the benefits of remote work while simultaneously tackling the cons, many world-renowned companies are now turning to VR technologies. We let our community and volunteers shine. But it also has some pitfalls, including loneliness, brought about by the 2D experience that platforms like Zoom offer.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

Organizing a corporate event can be a difficult and stressful task. Additionally, staying organized and utilizing resources such as experienced professionals can help you ensure that all aspects of the event are properly taken care of. You can download free charts that contain a timeline for what should be done and when.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2022

Team-building Programs Enable Your Organization to do Well by Doing Good. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs combine the common elements of virtually all team building activities—collaboration, communication, leadership and problem solving—with charitable elements that benefit the local community.

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Endless Events

APRIL 22, 2022

There’s been a lot of talk in the events industry about the community model. It comes with a slew of benefits, including continuous audience engagement and endless branding opportunities. Modern communities live online , either on social media and communication platforms or most recently, on event platforms.

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Motivation Excellence

MARCH 20, 2023

Tammy Dunnett is a communication coach and self-titled “talksicologist” who specializes in conflict resolution. She published an article on LinkedIn promoting the “ 5 Cs of Communication in Conflict.”

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2024

All these years later, the two are still learning from each other and hoping their organizations can benefit from seeing the bigger picture when the destination and association planner perspectives are combined. “I We’re being more intentional now than ever before,” she said.

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Motivation Excellence

MAY 13, 2024

It may be comprised of its goals, mission and vision statements, employee interactions and added non-cash company benefits, like charity days, and reward and recognition programs. CQ is particularly important for governments, public sector businesses and non-profit organizations.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

It hurts businesses and hotels and doesn’t benefit to put a stranglehold on them for something they can’t control. Communicate the value your event could bring to the destination to lawmakers and let them know negative legislation can have an economic impact. Destination Marketing Organizations can help you do this in new cities.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The global professional organization officially launched 50 years ago in 1973 in that very city and has since grown to include more than 2,000 members, delivering research, education and networking.

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