Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Editor’s Note: As we celebrate the 2023 Meeting Professionals of the Year , we thought it fitting to go back to a 2020 Meeting Professionals of the Year winner, John Cruz, senior corporate meeting planner with BlueCross of North Carolina , for some perspective. A great way to keep yours is experiencing the experience.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The pandemic and the time it took away from air travel and in-person meetings have revealed ways to safeguard—and even improve—the health of meeting professionals and the way we conduct meetings. These tips and takeaways from over the receding year help ease traveling for work.

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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2019

This means you are less likely to run into surprises in budget and production down the road. Below are the best ways to prepare for your meeting. AV production can get expensive, quickly! What I mean by similar is if you are planning a small corporate meeting don’t get a case study for a mega convention with 81 breakout rooms.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 9, 2019

And real quick, this is primarily skewed primarily to corporate conferences, corporate meetings, things like that. Not everyone has to have these multimillion-dollar booths with huge productions. And this is coming from a production guy. I want you to spend money on production, right?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

“By addressing these hurdles and embracing the opportunities presented by the digital nomad trend,” says Harrison, “companies can unlock new levels of employee satisfaction, productivity and global reach.” Action Item: Bleisure travel has the potential to redefine how meeting destinations are chosen and operated.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

However, if you’re planning a corporate meeting, six months might be all you need. We recommend planning your virtual event at least 12 weeks out – especially if you don’t have production partners you can lean on who know what your vision is all about and can jump right into the planning process.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 3, 2024

More than just a place for events, it doubles as an art gallery with about 800 square meters of exhibition space, where regularly changing exhibitions infuse corporate meetings with unique layers of art and culture. Short distance from St.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2019

Planning a franchise convention, or even just a corporate meeting for your franchise, is no easy feat. Meet with them at regular intervals as you plan the event, especially in the early stages, so they can see that their input is reflected in your plan — and in the final product.

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Gavel International

MARCH 11, 2024

Take the people who dislike meetings, combine them with those who appreciate meetings but have trouble focusing during them, and add in-house meetings that are too long or aren’t productive. It will also keep attendees on track and set the stage for more productive, effective meetings.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

We all go to meetings—a lot of meetings. But even meeting planning meetings can be less productive than everyone would like. Here are 10 ways to fix that. read more.

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Gavel International

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Dull, boring, or stifling environments are what hinder growth and worse yet, can lead to lower employee engagement, productivity, and effectiveness. Therefore, brainstorming meetings can be a powerful addition to your organization. Tips to Make Brainstorming Meetings More Productive. Getting Started With Brainstorming.

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ADMEI

JUNE 26, 2024

Whenever possible, choose products that can be reused from event to event. Posted in ADMEI-Blog , Uncategorized Posts navigation ← The Business of Events: How DMCs Elevate Corporate Meetings and Incentive Travel The post Practicing Post-Event Sustainability appeared first on ADMEI.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

This is why today we welcome our amazing host Stephanie Jayko , a stage, production and event manager. I’m Stephanie Jayko, CSEP with Knock Out Productions, here for another Whiteboard Wednesday. But sometimes, you get into a ballroom in a hotel or in a corporate meeting space somewhere and you have chandeliers in that room.

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inVOYAGE

OCTOBER 24, 2024

With golden sands, luxury resorts, and activities like water sports and sunset cruises, it’s an ideal spot for unwinding after corporate meetings or networking events by the sea. Benota beach An idyllic coastal escape, perfect for incentive planners seeking a mix of relaxation and adventure.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2021

Sipping wine on a terrace with vineyard views is an ideal way to unwind with colleagues after a productive day of sessions and meetings, but your group could spend a day or more soaking up vineyard vibes. Stone Tower Winery in Leesburg offers a variety of event spaces and strong connectivity for corporate meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2021

Sipping wine on a terrace with vineyard views is an ideal way to unwind with colleagues after a productive day of sessions and meetings, but your group could spend a day or more soaking up vineyard vibes. Stone Tower Winery in Leesburg offers a variety of event spaces and strong connectivity for corporate meetings.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

The post Radisson Blu innovates to offer more productive meetings appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The ‘Brain Box’ meeting room set-up. Radisson Blu has unveiled an innovative new approach to corporate meetings which is aimed at improving delegates’ productivity.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Roadshows can be structured as demand generation events, sales blitzes, product launches, lunch-and-learns, or customer hospitality experiences. Refocusing reps on new products and markets that achieve higher margins is a better plan than squeezing down costs. Cost savings can be achieved by opting not to repeat prior decisions.

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2019

Joining us today are the iconic Crystal Shipps MPI’s talented Program Manager, and Lori Pugh Marcum MPI’s Manager of Global Education & Event Production. It’s safe to say the World Education Congress breaks the traditional conference mold and will push the rest of the industry forward.

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Unique World Global Destinations

MARCH 17, 2025

They give employees a sense of appreciation which translates to loyalty and productivity. Plus they can be customised to fit various corporate goals and employee achievements. By creating a culture of appreciation and recognition, companies see improvements in morale and productivity. Such a reward fosters healthy competition.

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Traveler's Q

AUGUST 15, 2024

Welcome to the Metaverse, which impacts corporate events. The Evolution of Corporate Meetings Business meetings have undergone significant changes since the era of packed boardrooms and extensive travel. Metaverse meetings blend reality with digital environments, offering a unique space for enhanced participation.

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Social Tables

APRIL 1, 2021

For example, place technology or product demonstrations on an extra table in the middle for everyone to see. If there are one or more attendees you want to draw focus toward (such as the bride and groom at a wedding or the Head of the Board at a corporate meeting) seat them in the middle of the base of the U-shape.

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Endless Events

MARCH 30, 2020

“A lot of people experience virtual events on a daily basis in their office and corporate meetings already”, says Andrew. You’re talking, maybe you have to pay an extra a hundred bucks for the extra bandwidth of those folks” Production Goes Up, Costs Go Up. There’s really not a fixed cost.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Brand X’s Property in Somewhere, USA is a client of ours, and I am working on an influencer campaign to help promote Property Z’s event spaces as ideal venues for conferences and corporate meetings. Brand X would love to have you–a known industry expert on event/meeting planning–involved in this campaign!

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

All three of these event technology companies have a variety of levels and tools that will assist you and your attendees and they all have a range of companies that stand behind each product. You can also implement AR ability so that attendees can try out new products. CrowdCompass. Track Users. Provides Instant Feedback.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Many event vendors create the products they offer or provide their services directly. Event stage design involves incorporating production elements into an event or presentation space to amplify the venue’s aesthetics and enhance the attendees’ experience. Stage designers. Audiovisual (AV) suppliers.

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Social Tables

JUNE 17, 2024

Event services Whether providing exceptional onsite dining services, high-tech meeting rooms, or event staffing, unique conference centers offer services that outshine competitors. From valet parking to hybrid event technology , the most memorable venues provide products and services that set them apart.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Unique meeting venues offer more than just four walls for your meeting to take place. It provides a one-of-a-kind backdrop to promote productivity and engagement at your meeting. Avoid the usual conference room by hosting your meeting in one of these unique meeting venues. Click To Tweet. Restaurants.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Brought to you by: The role of the corporate event planner today is more important than ever — shifting from a focus on procurement, planning, and logistics to becoming a key orchestrator of unique and memorable experiences. Meeting planners of the future will need to become community change agents within their respective organizations.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Management have desired outcomes for the meeting: e.g. developing new products and services, communicating changes in company strategic goals, training and incentivizing sales teams, implementing successful product launches, etc. Image attribution: Flickr user apionid.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Terminus 330’s interior is thoughtfully designed to accommodate a variety of events, from intimate weddings and private celebrations to corporate meetings and social gatherings, offering a capacity to host events for up to 200 guests. In true entertainment fashion, you can join the space with Opera, a famous Atlanta nightclub!

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Business Traveler USA

DECEMBER 6, 2021

BT: Are you offering new products to bring people back? One of the new products that we have just launched is called District 23 400. BT: How are meetings managing in Los Cabos? ESPONDA: We have seen a big, big comeback in meetings, especially involving incentive programs and small corporate meetings.

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Gavel International

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

At the same time, the Naples Dinner Theater puts on year-round professional productions. Some things to consider when planning your meeting in Naples: What is the objective? Some examples: Many company retreats are designed to improve productivity and to “refocus” the efforts of their employees. Attractions.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 15, 2023

Films are still showcased at the Theatre to this day, but it’s also available for private events ranging from fundraiser galas to concert performances to corporate meetings. The Crenshaw Room, with its large windows and gorgeous nature views, is perfect for staff retreats, training seminars, and general corporate meetings.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

In 2021, ITA Group executed 144 in-person corporate meetings, 100 incentive travel programs, and 93 stand-alone virtual events, according to data provided for its place on MeetingsNet’s CMI 25 list of the largest independent meeting-planning companies working with the North American corporate market.

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Atlas Travel

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

For most businesses globally, simple meetings are unmanaged spend. While this may sound unalarming, consider this: more than half of all corporate meetings are simple meetings. I’m looking forward to working with the Atlas team to bring innovation and additional savings to travel and meetings programs.”.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Edward Perotti has 27 years of experience in event production and design, from weddings and galas to corporate meetings and.

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