Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

From the Professional Women in Advocacy Summit to the ASACC National Student Advocacy Conference, hundreds of organizations are looking to get people engaged and motivated. focused on training advocates to meet with congressional offices and advocate for legislation. Read More: How to Harness the Lasting Power of Virtual Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

But with news of the Omicron variant changing day-to-day, conference organizers and sponsors are using the skills they’ve acquired in Covid times: flexibility and leveraging virtual options to replace some face-to-face experiences. Hybrid meeting programs offer a silver lining. See also : Meeting Safety Trends in 2022.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2019

No matter if you’re managing multiple tasks related to an event, keeping your team in order, or communicating with clients, you’ll likely use a digital project management tool. Experiment with these programs until you find one that meets your needs. Slack claims to be the future of business communication. Image via Trello.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2023

What the impact of a younger generation means for the future of the meeting industry No two generations are the same. Smart Meeting spoke with Ken Holsinger, senior vice president of strategy at the event management company Freeman, to pinpoint how data can be used to enhance the event experience for all ages.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

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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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Plus, he has more than a decade of experience as an event organizer and brand sponsorship manager. So team processes, team communication protocols, priorities, and team structure”, says Michael. Team Communication. Michael believes team communication is the process that needs more improvement.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After two years of testing streaming platforms, meeting professionals are asking for more comprehensive solutions and a number of event technology companies have risen to the challenge. How it impacts you: Automated back-end processes allow you to better manage speakers, sponsors, staff and meetings. Cadmium: Lead Retrieval Solution.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Destination Celebration at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center brought together Destinations International and PCMA members last week to celebrate partnerships being formed by meeting professionals everywhere. In response, the Destination Marketing Organization ( DMO ) model is changing. Conscious Inclusion.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2022

“We understand the importance of connection; we understand the importance of culture,” said David Peckinpaugh, Maritz president and CEO, reflecting on meetings’ return to F2F (face-to-face) amid dawning young talent during our Smart Chat Live! last week, “How to Nurture the Next Generation of Meeting Professionals.”.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The return to in-person meetings has been trending over the last year. This is expected to continue well into 2023, according to a new report, “ 2023 Global Meetings and Events Forecast ,” by American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT). More Meetings. Greater Meeting Spend. for conferences and tradeshows and 4.2%

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2022

To survive pandemic-related disruptions in the midst of a turbulent economy, associations have to incorporate constructive feedback from stakeholders about the quality of their meetings product. This results in communication gaps between executives and members. The meeting atmosphere was initially tense. Getting Active Feedback.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2022

It seems like not so long ago that everyone was talking about the death of meetings and conventions. But as we begin to inch ever closer to a new normal, it’s clear that meetings are making a comeback in 2022—with a few changes of course. How Covid-19 Impacted Large-Scale Meetings and Conventions. Let’s dive in.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

The final step in the event management process is a follow-up meeting after the event to discuss the event’s overall ROI, attendee and sponsor feedback, and make the necessary readjustments to the overarching event strategy. Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared. Event apps.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

When more than 2,000 meeting professionals gather in person in Las Vegas and 10,000 register to stream Cvent Connect to both learn about new products and experience the platform for themselves. Attendees could share the sessions or talk about how they are adjusting their programs with other meeting professionals through the app.

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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. Facing renewed economic uncertainty, that’s an important message for any organization. Don’t know everyone’s sentiments?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2023

As with most organizations, the answer can be distilled down to one word: Leadership. We’ve asked our unions to participate in this review effort as well, and likewise we are in regular communication with our Board of Directors. “As Actually, in our case, it’s three words: Lack of leadership.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 19, 2021

Someone has to pay dues, be in good standing and meet specific standards according to the association in order to become and remain a member. If these standards aren’t met, then the organization intentionally removes or suspends the person. More : DEI Resources for Meeting Planners. Helpful Questions.

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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

APRIL 8, 2022

Chances are you’ve heard of asynchronous communication or learning before; the type of communication where participants don’t interact in real-time (at the same time). It seems that the asynchronous communication trend has also started making waves in the meeting and events industry , namely as asynchronous hybrid events.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2022

Where better than the home of the five-time NFL Champion Dallas Cowboys—AT&T Stadium—to meet for an intense day of education, inspiration and fun? Smart Meetings one-day Regional Experience took the personalized meetings to Arlington, Texas, for VIP access to a venue full of special spaces. Culture Shock. Daren Martin.

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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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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Hologram technology can increase engagement and attract hard-to-get speakers Meetings may be a mostly in-person experience but—as we learned during Covid, with the use of Zoom, Teams and other online video platforms—the use of communications technology has its place in the world of meetings and events.

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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. Integrating Emerging Technology.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2021

While event organizers are getting good at planning in-person, hybrid and online events, booking the right speakers and keeping attendees engaged are still some of the biggest challenges. Here are eight tips from the team at video communication company Livestorm to ensure your event delivers engagement.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Mentorships, transparency and white whales For meeting planners new to the industry, experience and connections are the glue that holds the universe together and ultimately provides the tools for current and future success. Everyone wants a meeting right now. We asked meeting planners whether they saw any value in their connection. “As

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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. AV, furniture etc.);

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

While navigating those disabilities at home may already prove challenging, going to a meeting or event in an unfamiliar environment can feel overwhelming. Every member of the organization’s staff has completed training with VisitAble , a Virginia startup that works with businesses to enhance their ability to serve guests with disabilities.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The main one is always the World Health Organization. Then there’s travel advice, as far as what to pack, that the World Health Organization actually puts together as well. Because they’re always balancing these larger organizations that really, this is their only thing. ” Learning How To Communicate.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

Some of the primary upcoming concerns for event organizers will include re-organizing events with the limited timescale, adhering to strict safety guidelines to protect their guests and attendees, and discover solutions that potentially curb the spread of the virus. Will we adapt to a new way of marketing and communications?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Read More : The Overlooked RFP Asks That Could Save The Planet Effective event planning is built on the pillars of clear leadership, efficient communication, budget awareness, timely initiation of plans, and strict adherence to deadlines. It’s essential to appoint a designated leader who can make executive decisions.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2022

The recent celebration of Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) provided our industry with an opportunity to step back from the chaos of the last two years and assess not only where we have been, but where we are going. The necessity of hybrid meetings brought many things to light. Not All Audiences Are the Same.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 27, 2021

The most recent tool being embraced by meeting professionals looking to safely bring groups back together while protecting sensitive data is third-party health verification. But meeting professionals are still tasked with designing the level of screening required and communicating expectations appropriately. A Healthy Bubble.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 23, 2021

Meeting technology provider Cvent announced today that it is going public with a valuation of $5.3 and Zoom Video Communications, Inc. Billion Valuation, Big Bet on Omnichannel Future appeared first on Smart Meetings. billion and the ticker symbol CVT for Cvent Holding Corp. The company already counts 200,000 users globally.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

A long-anticipated reckoning after the boom of investment in virtual meeting platforms during Covid and an aggressive return to in-person events has sent many streaming platform companies scrambling to position themselves in the best light for a possible looming merger and acquisition season.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Attendees can watch the panel and interact in the live chat, but there’s very little two-way communication available. That being said, Zoom is often a good enough tool for broadcasts , announcements , and regular meetings with little interactions. Attendee communication. Event gamification.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 6, 2022

With the onset of the pandemic, organizers were forced to move quickly to online events and discovered they were reaching brand new audiences. Clear Communication with Clients and Attendees. Clear and precise communication is crucial in producing a successful event during these unpredictable times. Flexible Contract Language.

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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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