ITA Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

91 Invaluable Sales Training Resources for 2021. How could I possibly use this in real life?” “Teachers sell students on learning, parents sell their children on making good grades and behaving, and traditional salesmen sell their products,” said Ramsey. That requires an incredible amount of training. It’s a can’t-miss!

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 19, 2023

Read More: How to Add the Power of Music to Your Next Event In-house, outside or production company? However, hotel employees are only sometimes trained in AV or sound design and quotes can get muddled when negotiating what is needed and expected from the event space team. Production companies do it all.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

At the annual user conference Cvent Connect for a record 4,000 attendees in San Antonio this week, the event technology company which was purchased by Blackstone last year announced new products and acquisitions designed to better meet the needs of meeting professionals, whether planning simple events or complex hybrid affairs.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2022

The training has proven extremely applicable, but if the last few years have taught us anything, it’s how fast paradigm shifts can occur. Even I, with my more than 35 years of industry experience, 28 of them as the owner of Bollotta Entertainment , could benefit from being in college. My Bachelor of Fine Arts is in musical theatre.

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

Not to mention that if you start planning early, the production and partners team you choose have more time and energy available to help you cut costs where you can without sacrificing the success of the event. Will they be breakout, keynote, or entertainment? Pre-Production: Sourcing gear, rehearsals, pre-records.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

The guides on this journey were part of Body & Brain Wellness , one of the offerings included in the Caesars Entertainment Wellness Menu. ” “We are bringing stress management and collective awareness training to the corporate world because people spend so much time there.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 7, 2023

The Wisdom of Provocateurs It would be a tragedy to not tap into the collective wisdom of the gathered hospitality experts so, over lunch sponsored by Maritz , trained Provocateurs led conversations to circumvent the biggest roadblocks in the areas of stress and sustainability, employee/attendee engagement best practices and well-being leadership.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Keep the content engaging, entertaining, and straight to the point. Not Training Your Speakers. Train them in the art of marrying physical and digital to the point where they could host their own talk-show. Not Hiring Production Aid. Remember that you’re now appealing to two very contrasting sets of audiences.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Similarly, reducing ticket prices for events has downstream implications on budgets for speakers, entertainment, lighting, food and beverage, giveaways, and other key elements of the experience. The emcee should generally not be an executive, a vendor or anyone who is not a trained public speaker. The Best Speakers.

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Endless Events

APRIL 4, 2023

Whether you’re hosting a training, conference, product launch, board meeting, peer dinner, or investigator meeting, high-quality pharmaceutical events can put your business on the map. Goals like “Promote the launch of our new product” or “Connect with industry leaders” are a good place to start.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The importance of safety is something that simply cannot be overstated in the world of events and entertainment. When putting together events, there are a lot of elements that go into the production and execution. There are so many variables in event production as well as labor with all kinds of various responsibilities.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2023

However, even the best business plans can fall flat if the production value isn’t there. This should be separate from training for speakers. Use intro music or countdown timers to keep a virtual audience entertained and informed until the start of the event. Speaker timing is everything.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 25, 2024

The ice rink and aqua theater set the scene for full-scale original productions, in addition to a comedy club, music hall, art gallery, full casino and more. Delicious, themed menu options are complimented by a live theater performance that entertains all ages and makes for a can’t-miss reservation.

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

From product launches to brand activations, VR is being used to create engaging and interactive environments that allow attendees to explore and interact with the brand in new and exciting ways. Why Use VR at Your Event Gone are the days when events were limited to a physical location; with VR, events can reach global audiences.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2024

The team that plans that one-day event can teach all of us so much about how they manage everything from staffing up, training, housing and orchestrating such a milestone production,” said VanDeventer. Derby City Gaming offers a recently opened entertainment hub in the heart of downtown and provides a great hangout after hours.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 29, 2021

He is working with theater and television production students to find candidates to fill the event professional jobs of tomorrow. It is a marathon, not a sprint, as even those who were previously in the hospitality industry must be trained on new sanitation protocols. “It New Skills at a Premium. Retraining Required.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

In 2025 MPI will introduce new technology tools to help chapters manage events and marketing initiatives, and launch new DEI training to ensure chapters remain inclusive and welcoming to all, according to Drew Holmgreen, MPI Chief Experience Officer. MPI Foundation uses the $14.4

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2021

Meetings and events can be brought to life with presenters from Disney-owned properties like National Geographic or Disney Institute , which provides training in the management practices that have made “The Mouse” so successful. Done right, meetings in the current environment can be as productive as ever.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Rising costs — for food and beverage, AV and production, and speakers/entertainment — are challenging planners who want to meet attendee expectations at their events. If you have team members who are underperforming and unlikely to improve with coaching and training, bite the bullet and make a change. Prune the bush.

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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. Entertainers. Stage designers. Lodging partners. Cleanup crews.

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Motivation Excellence

JUNE 7, 2024

It’s a special case with channel partners, who are external to your company, often owning businesses that sell your products, and perhaps your competitors’ products too. The event featured learning and networking sessions and world-class entertainment. The extra motivation came from aspirational travel destinations.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Well-being Reimagined Jessica Shea At Hilton, the shortcut to increased productivity, greater engagement and effective networking is to infuse compassion and holistic wellness into a meeting. These two things combined create so many health and productivity benefits, not to mention customer loyalty,” he explained.

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Best Corporate Events

OCTOBER 25, 2022

A competent keynote speaker will bring energy, enthusiasm, and entertainment. In their hour or so onstage, that person needs to entertain, educate, and create a sense of excitement in the audience for what’s to come over the course of your gathering. But it’s not uncommon for keynote speakers to also do training.

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Best Corporate Events

OCTOBER 25, 2022

A competent keynote speaker will bring energy, enthusiasm, and entertainment. In their hour or so onstage, that person needs to entertain, educate, and create a sense of excitement in the audience for what’s to come over the course of your gathering. But it’s not uncommon for keynote speakers to also do training.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Following a 95% vote in favor of strike authorization, the two-unions negotiating committee is now authorized to call a strike at 22 casino resorts along The Strip, divided between its largest employers: MGM Resorts, Caesars Entertainment and Wynn/Encore Resorts.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The Event and Entertainment Management Association (EEMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MakeMyTrip’s MyBiz platform to provide cost-effective and time-saving corporate travel solutions for its members. The post EEMA signs MOU MyBiz appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily.

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Endless Events

JULY 17, 2020

Engagement, production, training speakers , entertainment, and offering sponsorship opportunities within this scope are all aspects of a hybrid event that should be at the forefront of planning. Our production team is here to help! Overall, just remember to consider your virtual audience every step of the way.

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Motivation Excellence

JUNE 15, 2024

It’s a special case with channel partners, who are external to your company, often owning businesses that sell your products, and perhaps your competitors’ products too. The event featured learning and networking sessions and world-class entertainment. The extra motivation came from aspirational travel destinations.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 19, 2021

New York City, for example, now mandates proof of vaccination for indoor dining and entertainment. They’re responsible for establishing and enforcing COVID-19 safety protocols, training staff, and monitoring COVID-compliance at the event. The recommendations have already changed several times over the past few months.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Each event will look at a different business area, the first exploring the topic of sales kick-offs (SKOs), specifically, Beyond Sales Kick-Offs: Immersive Sales Training. These and other skills need regular training and reinforcement. That’s a different mindset than skills training.

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Social Tables

MARCH 23, 2023

To train: Training and development play vital roles in running a successful business, and corporations often host in-depth training events, such as first aid workshops, on-the-job skills, or team-building retreats. Announce award recipients at a formal-to-semi-formal event that includes drinks, dinner, and entertainment.

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Endless Events

JUNE 19, 2020

You’re either a planner eager to learn how you can set your virtual speaker up for success, or you’re a speaker looking to be trained in the art of virtual presentations. Whether you’re providing education, entertainment, or both, your job is to connect with people and to keep them hooked from start to finish.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

What level of production is expected from a virtual event? From asking the audience funny questions to giving attendees the ability to interact with you instantly, there’s no denying that live sessions offer the chance to get the enthusiasm going in very dynamic and entertaining ways. Too much post-production.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

The Special Event & Catersource July 19-22 | Miami Beach Convention Center | Miami According to its website, “The Special Event + Catersource will bring together the entire events and catering industry for three amazing days in beautiful Miami Beach for a top-notch conference, entertaining show floor, and epic networking events.”

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 20, 2022

For example, if you have an event focused on sales training and want to discuss how AI can help with customer service efficiency across several departments within a company, host a smaller breakout session. It’s where production, event technology, and an overarching event strategy meet in unique ways.

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Best Corporate Events

JULY 1, 2020

We started developing new programs, streamlining production, and talking with our Corporate Clients, Planners, and DMCs to see how they were doing and how we could help them. Virtual Interactive Entertainment. Virtual Training. Virtual Corporate Training options are also relevant and in demand. Their answer was Virtual.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Located in Ridgefield, Washington, about 20 miles north of Portland, Oregon, ilani attracts guests from around the region for premier gaming, entertainment and dining. Meeting & Entertainment Center. Dining & Entertainment. Menu items range from locally caught, fresh salmon to grass fed, top sirloin and beyond.

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