Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2024

He brings over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing and hospitality to his new role, in which he will oversee an integrated sales, marketing and communications strategy for Highgate’s Hawaii portfolio. Kauffman takes on the role of regional director of communications.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

Don’t let your personal brand or communication style negatively effect your leadership role. Meet your team where they are—they may not have the same communication style as you. Don’t shy away from effectively communicating your abilities in your profession. Talk about your journey, not your accolades.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Smart Meetings Vice President and Content Director JT Long sits down with Regional Vice President of Sales and Distribution for the Caribbean and Latin America at Marriott International Louise Bang to discuss her love of travel and its ability to be a force for good and how communicating in multiple languages allowed her to have empathy for others.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 22, 2022

AR for events can also significantly change how presenters and event planners communicate with attendees. . Communication and Networking. Moving onto the next topic, Will mentions the massive potential for new communication methods that AR brings to the events industry. Using AR Can Improve the Speaker-Audience Relationship.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 8, 2024

Mary Haban Mary Haban, Visit Tampa Bay Haban joins Visit Tampa Bay as vice president of global communications. She will lead the organization’s communications team and work to elevate community relations and executive communications.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Here are some soft skills for event planners to consider: Interpersonal skills and communication, Time management and effective problem-solving, Creativity and ability to think outside the box, Multitasking, Attention to detail (especially important for budgeting and signing contracts). Consider Applying For Event Planning Certificates.

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Dana Communications

AUGUST 20, 2024

You want to see honest, transparent communications to help gauge the legitimacy of their followers. What’s their communication style? The post Finding the Right Influencer for Your Brand appeared first on Dana Communications. The way they handle their account and engagement is how they will interact with your audience.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Concise communication and teamwork heralds a successful event Editor’s Note: Putting an event together is a lot of work. Read More : Oakland: A City Rooted in Community Solution: This required good communication internally and externally. Putting on a multi-day annual event is a higher level undertaking.

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Dana Communications

MARCH 5, 2024

Whether you need a minor refresh or a full-blown rebranding, our team has the tools and the talent to create an identity that clearly and compellingly communicates who you are – and why your audience should care. appeared first on Dana Communications. Ready for a brand new start? Contact Lynn Kaniper at 609.466.9187 ext.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 4, 2022

Communicating your Value and Talking to C Level. You can help keep your team intact by communicating your value to the C-Suite people making decisions. They just can’t put it on a spreadsheet and communicate it to stakeholders,” adds Nick. “This is a pre-active thing to do,” says Will.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This can include providing staff with information about neurodiversity, teaching them how to communicate effectively and showing them how to provide additional support as needed. The post Creating Space for EVERYone: Tips and Tricks for Hotels and Resorts to Embrace Neurodiversity appeared first on Dana Communications.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2024

As vice president of communications, Smith will draw on his over two decades of experience in strategic communications and corporate affairs to lead the organization’s global communications strategy, enhance its brand and extend its reach and impact across the tourism industry.

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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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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 20, 2024

Read More : Elevate the ‘Video’ in Your Event Video Production Strategy Communicate your needs and goals clearly and consider adding an AV representative to your next conference call, as that person can likely bring an important perspective to your planning process.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 25, 2023

Based on my 20 years of experience working in the events world, here are a few things we need from planners at the beginning of a partnership to enable trust, honesty and open communication for a fruitful and successful event. A rule of thumb is to provide pertinent details to the venue at least six weeks in advance.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Over 80 students fill positions in marketing, communications, PR, legal, finance, administration, content, brands and so on and work on this event almost full time and voluntarily, for which they receive study credits. This role plays a vital part in coordinating communication among all teams. I travelled to St.

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Endless Events

JULY 22, 2022

Communication Tools for Event Day. One component Kyle finds fascinating about hybrid events is event-day communication. “I CRMs don’t have to be expensive. I actually use a plugin for Gmail called Streak , which is free and puts basic CRM functions into Gmail.”.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Mildred Amon Mildred Amon Amon is the new director of marketing communication at Alma Resort in Cam Ranh, in southern Vietnam. He served as general manager for Palais Coburg Hotel Residence Vienna for over a decade.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 3, 2024

Read More: The Art of Communication “We all know the reality of our times. It’s tough out there in many places. You’ve got to stay sharp, embrace new tools and be equipped to handle the constant waves of change brought about by Covid and economic pendulum swings.

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Endless Events

MARCH 7, 2022

” Having a clear communication system can also do wonders for the implementation process. “Hopefully, you’re not communicating back and forth via email. Also, it’s helpful to get as much stuff as possible in writing. Have a well-defined scope.” Build a Basecamp for your event, put them on deadlines.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Establish Clear Objectives and Communicate Them Internally The foundation of a resilient event plan begins with discovering the “why” and setting clear objectives. Once you have this data, it’s also important to be able to clearly communicate outcomes to your leadership team. Read More: It’s All About Engagement!

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Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2023

Lesson 3: Don’t Email Gen Z Email blasts and newsletters were once king of the communication castle. Read More : Gen Z Meeting Professionals Navigate Industry Challenges and Hope for Future But communication is just one brick in a wall of ideas to consider when addressing the various generations that attend events now.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

She holds a master’s degree in public and corporate communications. Swanson is promoted to the role of vice president of communications. She has worked with Visit Anaheim for seven years, moving through ascending roles, from communications specialist, to manager, to director and now as vice president.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2024

Jill King Jill King, The Allison Inn & Spa The Allison Inn & Spa appoints King as marketing and communications manager. She spent the past four years in her previous role, director of website communications at Linfield University, where she attended college.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 18, 2022

While I find some truth in the idea, my push back is that the communication element of identity can be challenging,” says Nick. It’s all self-expression adding up as a way to communicate your beliefs and your personality,” says Nick. “I We need another level, a human level. Nick disagrees. That’s great.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Clear Communication Ensure all communications clearly articulate the value of the event. Online polls for theming or event logistics. When attendees feel they’ve played a part in shaping the conference, they’re more likely to commit early. This includes: Detailed agendas Speaker bios Testimonials from past attendees.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2023

We’re trying to keep the lines of communication open to Lahaina and other parts of West Maui and the greater island,” said Jerry Gibson, President of the Hawai‘i Hotel Alliance.

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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. This event planning checklist will help you exceed expectations with your first-time attendees.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Next, Will turns our attention to year-round engagement that isn’t “community” based. How do we communicate with our attendees when they’re not at events?” He finds that attendees communicate through channels not directly affiliated with the event. You move it up to the big leagues.”. Tip #2: Lean Into Event Anticipation.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2023

Marriott International is committed to providing customers with clear and transparent pricing,” said Sara Conneighton, vice president of communications and consumer public relations in an emailed statement. “We The full room price will be displayed on all the company’s U.S.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

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? “We often need to think less and feel more,” said Steve Kim. Balance is not in your mind; it is in your body.”

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 9, 2024

The post 12 Travel Trends Making Moves in 2024 appeared first on Dana Communications. Stay in the know and learn how the latest shifts in consumer decision-making, destination selection and motivation can be the basis for your marketing masterpiece. Contact Lynn Kaniper at 609.466.9187 ext. 117 or lkaniper@danacommunications.com today.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 16, 2024

Because younger travelers are using social media at every stage of the sales funnel — including before, during, and after a trip — it’s a meaningful two-way street for communicating and engaging all year round. SOCIAL MEDIA Year after year, DMOs are allocating a larger slice of the paid media pie (35.0%) to social channels.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

He will spearhead projects across numerous industries, including sports, entertainment, consumer products, fintech, pharmaceuticals and technology, Derek Kokinda Derek Kokinda, The Ritz-Carlton, Cayman Islands The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman appoints Kokinda as director of marketing communications.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The program also seeks “to recognize businesses that take responsible actions that help to mitigate a wide range of problems,” including wage inequality, human trafficking, communicable disease, and noise and light pollution.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 30, 2024

“So be relentless with that mentality, peel back that desire to serve, and try to take a little bit of an extra step: to engage, to serve, to communicate, to help those around us, both internal stakeholders, our team, our external clients, whomever they may be,” Bracken says. Read More: Work Smart: The Art of Communication 6.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

How soon in the process you do start working with them and how would you describe the communication arrangement? We have had the opportunity to present at their meetings, which has helped to improve communication with the city and businesses within the community. SM: How close does NAMM work with Visit Anaheim (VA)?

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