The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

To bring this strategy to life,embedding the associations member meeting within a creative and dynamic event format requires thoughtful planning. The member meeting needed to be seamlessly and appealingly integrated into the conference. The event was designed as flexibly as possible, enabling active participation and exchange.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 1, 2019

Smart Meetings contacted Sharlet Brennan, a content marketing consultant and president of Brennan Communications, for tips on how to leverage all that traffic for events. More often, companies are dealing with tragedies ranging from public relations scandals to natural disasters. percent and page status posts at 3.7

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 3, 2023

Formerly a postgraduate in public relations and advertising, working with technology clients as a PR executive, a vacation to the Cayman Islands was all it took to change Pereira’s career trajectory forever. “I Moving from one working world to another, Pereira emphasizes the importance of communication.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2021

She also worked as director of public relations and communications for Terranea Resorts in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. The post 8 Smart Moves at Destinations International, Travel Santa Ana and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Haase is president of newly formed Travel Santa Ana in California. Diego Oviedo.

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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

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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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Shircel has been on Visit Mesa’s communications team for two years, most recently as its media relations specialist. This move marks a return to Visit Mesa for Shircel, having worked as its public relations and communication intern in 2019. Clive McNish.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2023

In this executive role, Park will lead the company’s global marketing, brand strategy and communications. In this role, she will develop and implement strategies for sustainable travel practices in meetings, conventions and leisure travel to Washington, D.C. He will oversee direct sales, marketing and public relations.

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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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The Abbi Agency

JUNE 9, 2021

We work with developers to identify smart objectives, positioning them within the community as experts, leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators, and to help educate their intended audiences. Here are a few ways we work with our developer clients: Expert Positioning. Strategy is Essential.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2023

Doug Klein Klein is vice president of marketing and communications for Lark Hotels , which operates 50 properties in New England and California. Dowling previously worked with South Dakota- and Wyoming-based energy company Black Hills Energy, where she led its strategic communications, brand management and public relations efforts.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

She brings extensive experience in strategic communications and public relations to her new role, having worked across public policy, higher education, and media. She most recently served as chief of public information at Sinclair Community College.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 8, 2022

He is also presently diversity, equity and inclusion chair for Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Global. Lora has been with the hotels for 12 years, beginning her career at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale as its public relations manager. Regis Beijing. Von DeLuna.

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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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Endless Events

DECEMBER 16, 2019

From Coca-Cola to Nike bringing their most senior marketing executives to Akron, Ohio to meet with LeBron” “I was on the planning team for that at maybe age 19. So because of my background, I have a degree in public relations, but also just in my years of experience in New York and whatever, I know how to tell a story.

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Social Tables

JULY 31, 2018

The marketing team will focus on event promotion , communicating with attendees and donors, and generating buzz around the big day or night. Pro tip: While not a requirement, we’ve seen great success in recruiting committee members that already hold a full-time role in marketing or public relations. Sponsorship. Fundraising.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The World Pet Association’s open, honest, and empathetic communication leading up to SuperZoo 2021 led to a high-energy event — even for the pets. We channeled our certainty into a communications strategy that would instill confidence into our audience. Courtesy WPA). Produced by?World World Pet Association (WPA).

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Millennial and Gen Z event attendees prefer immersive experiences, personal relevance, and immediate engagement trends that are poised to change meetings and events. Beyond that, were driving recommended changes to the on-site experience so that it meets the expectations of these younger generations.

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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

MAY 12, 2020

Employees also need the company to share information, share a common vision and goals, effectively communicate with them and trust them. The components are related to the employees’ benefits of being a part of the organization. There are also components that relate to the employees’ contributions to the organization.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Participants will share successes and challenges in community-based tourism projects through presentations and discussions. 220 international buyers from 33 countries and territories will set up over 10,000 B2B trade meetings, providing opportunities for networking, negotiations, and signing future cooperation agreements.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 17, 2024

Heather Kirksey and Jason Lusk Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) has promoted Heather Kirksey to vice president of public relations, corporate events and membership. In her new role, Kirksey will lead the membership and events team, in addition to the organization’s public relations department.

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Solimar International

MAY 8, 2022

I received a degree in Communication with a focus in Public Relations from Virginia Tech. Throughout my meetings and connections I’ve been able to learn about the history of Montgomery County , Blacksburg , and Christiansburg from business owners that have been in business for over 50 years.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Yes to all of the above, according to Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes, CEM, president of the marketing and public relations firm, mdg, who offered 20 real-world examples of personalization in her presentation, “ Facilitating Curated Event Experiences: How Thinking Small Delivers Big Returns ,” at Convening Leaders 2024. Provide mentorship.

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Social Tables

JULY 31, 2018

Marketing The marketing team will focus on event promotion , communicating with attendees and donors, and generating buzz around the big day or night. Pro tip: While not a requirement, we’ve seen great success in recruiting committee members that already hold a full-time role in marketing or public relations.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

American Express Global Business Travel New York, NY American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) stands as the world’s premier B2B travel platform, offering software and services to oversee travel, expenses, and meetings/events for companies globally. Communications. Digital Experiences.

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Interface Tourism Spain

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

In the field of communication and public relations, we see how generative AI has become a powerful tool. A well-crafted prompt minimizes the margin for error, but it’s always necessary to review and adjust the generated content to ensure it meets quality standards and, above all, that the information is accurate.

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Interface Tourism Spain

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

In the field of communication and public relations, we see how generative AI has become a powerful tool. A well-crafted prompt minimizes the margin for error, but it’s always necessary to review and adjust the generated content to ensure it meets quality standards and, above all, that the information is accurate.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 31, 2024

At Visit Seattle, Byington will oversee all marketing and brand development initiatives to promote tourism across travel segments, including meetings and conventions, leisure, transient, and international markets.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 26, 2021

And so I didn’t meet anybody.”. Ammons had a conversation with her mother — a longtime human resources executive familiar with the meetings circuit — later that evening about the lack of effective networking strategies at meetings. If you’re looking for a dot there, it’s super uncomfortable,” Ammons said.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 29, 2024

She will sell and market Atlanta as a destination for group meetings with 251–1,200 rooms on peak night. Hill will focus on public relations, promotions, brand partnerships, and social media for Ensemble’s hotel portfolio. She previously worked in marketing and communications at the Westin Anaheim Resort.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 1, 2024

She joined the team in 2022 and has played a key role in booking short-term events, planning Choose Lansing meetings, and providing essential support to the sales and services team. She will provide administrative sales support, as well as event and meeting coordination. Abby Feltzer has been hired as sales and services coordinator.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Events play a critical role in many companies’ marketing mix — giving them exposure for their brands, launching new products, and meeting with buyers. Communicate Who’s Coming We don’t do a good enough job of positioning our attendees as the product we’re selling to our exhibitors. On the Web Download the Freeman Trends Report

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 28, 2024

By supporting newcomers to your events with meet-ups or other activities , you can make them feel welcome. Use testimonials that highlight community and personal benefits to make them feel welcome and included. Newcomers can meet other folks in the tour group and get comfortable with the lay of the land.

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Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Creating positive press coverage is one of the best ways to build public awareness and enhance your brand reputation. Where advertising works to get your brand known, public relations (PR) tells your brand story, shaping public perception. PR for events is all about publicity. Promote your event on social media.

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Crowdriff

MARCH 26, 2018

“It can be more intimidating to walk into an art museum than say a zoo, because people can explain to their children what a giraffe is, but when they walk into an art museum they feel like they need to know everything about who Picasso was,” said Shannon Robb, the Communications and Public Affairs Coordinator for the Denver Art Museum.

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ITA Group

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

As we embark on 2021 with the hope of a vaccine, it’s getting easier to envision a future where we meet again. Consider the role of procurement, compliance, budget owners, public relations, brand and human resources. Is a hybrid model the right way to meet varying audience needs? International attendees?

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