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Labor Day Spotlight: The Growing Demand for Specialized Freelance Meeting Planners

Smart Meetings

How the gig economy is impacting the events industry In honor of Labor Day, Smart Meetings chatted with Tracy Judge, founder and CEO of Soundings , to get the latest scoop on the trends currently emerging within the freelance meeting planner gig economy. SM What types of freelance meeting planner roles are most in demand?

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In the Cloud We Trust

Smart Meetings

Smart Meetings spoke with Ari Schwartz, former senior director of cybersecurity at the White House (he worked on technology policy during the Obama administration), and current managing director of cybersecurity services for Venable Cybersecurity Risk Management Group , to discuss best security practices meeting planners should consider in 2023.

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Empowering a New Generation of Association Leaders

Smart Meetings

Meeting planners are needed more than ever. The American Hotel & Lodging Association (ALHA) reported that an estimated 67% of hotels are experiencing staffing issues and shortages, and 68% of planners are new to the meetings industry since COVID. Planners may also want to consider disability as a factor. “We Is it race?

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6 Best Ways To Save On An Event AV Contract

Endless Events

Equipment Insurance. Some companies will require you to maintain an insurance policy equivalent to the cost of the equipment rental. In addition to equipment insurance, liability insurance protects you, your employees, and guests during the event. Understandably, equipment breaks or disappears during your rental period.

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Creating Year-Long Sponsorships & Establishing Partnerships

Endless Events

And this causes planners to not be as creative, forward-thinking, or successful as they could be within the scope of event sponsorships. Taylour Miller from United Planners Financial Services is our special guest on this week’s #EventIcons. These owners range from retirement to insurance, investments, and more.

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Event Insurance for Storm Season: What to Know

MeetingsNet

Especially for autumn events in the Southeast and winter events in the Midwest, planners should understand the current market for cancellation coverage. As a result, it’s best for meeting planners to obtain cancellation insurance right after they sign their venue contracts for events set to happen in a destination’s storm season.

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How to Build a Risk Assessment Checklist

Smart Meetings

While a live shooter may be what comes to mind first when considering worst-case scenarios, today’s planners also have to be on the lookout for a mistimed social media post or optics that are not aligned with the DEI or sustainability goals of the company. You have to be aware of what people are hearing and communicate accordingly,” she said.

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