Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2021

The problem is that there are more than 100 virtual/hybrid event platforms out there—many having started up during the pandemic. As the biggest companies get bigger, will they realize planner dreams of an easy, off-the-shelf solution they can plug and play? Not all will survive,” he warned. Is Bigger Better?

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 30, 2019

What planner doesn’t want a perfect event? However, here at Endless, we want nothing more to help you put together the best events you possibly can. So today, we’re breaking down the three elements that lead to a perfect event outcome. But the next kind of bucket is event design.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Ready to dive straight in?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

In particular for the event that you’ve put together? But the truth is, as event planners, we all wish we could snap our fingers and make everyone in our target audience feel it. After all, it’s probably one of the best events out there, right? And how to create those moments within a live event.

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Maritz Global Events

MARCH 3, 2020

There are a lot of things event planners need to be ready for. Want to get ahead of the game and modernize your event? Here are challenges and opportunities event planners can expect in the next decade. Event Planner Challenges. Data protection is always on event planners’ minds.

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Endless Events

MAY 9, 2023

Human effort is still very much a part of the event planning process. In fact, AI is one of the fastest-growing technologies event planners trust to plan, promote, and analyze their events. Check out these five tips to use the combined power of AI and data to make your next event a smash hit.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

After one big effort in August, nearly six times as many Maritz Global Events employees are certified in event sustainability. Over the past year, a handful of employees at Maritz Global Events, Fenton, Mo., had earned their SEPC.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 12, 2019

And if technology is the disruptor that is focusing these things” “I think the biggest burden on event designers, strategists, planners, and even implementers has been these huge leaps in technology”, he continues. How to Foster Inclusion At Events. The Official 2019 Global Event Forum Report Breakdown!

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Ready to dive straight in?

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Maritz Global Events

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

While many event companies are adapting to this ever-changing process of event spatial design, the team at Steelcase is leading the industry. Their team offers a range of architecture, furniture and technology products and services designed to help people reach their full potential. Trouble With the Curve.

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Maritz Global Events

OCTOBER 20, 2020

There’s no denying the Covid-19 pandemic has changed people and events. But once these events begin again, event planners will need to meet the need guests have to reconnect with one another in this new world. The pause of face-to-face has created a void in human connection, and as social creatures, we crave connection.

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Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 15, 2019

“Safety and security is one of the biggest issues we have in our business currently and people are talking about it continually,” said Ben Goedegebuure, Vice President, Global General Manager of Maritz Global Events. Event security is by no means a new issue.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 1, 2023

Accor hosts the GME annually, bringing together leadership and representatives from its more than 40 hotel brands with meeting planners, journalists, and other industry professionals. An emphasis on wellness Wellness emerged as another major theme, as both an experience and guiding principle for the future of hotel and event design.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 28, 2020

Reaching new attendees remains a consistent challenge for 90 percent of meeting planners, and it is of critical importance. It means the world to attendees, who crave meeting new people at events: 75 percent of them said that networking and making connections was important to them. Exhibit at other events. Use personas.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2023

She says that while IMEX is the mothership, she and her team are fed ideas for speakers, hot topics, and activations year-round from dozens of partner associations and exhibitors, as well as by IMEX staff who travel the world to bring home ideas from innovative conferences and events.

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Maritz Global Events

DECEMBER 4, 2019

As a former meeting planner who has received Ohio MPI’s Planner of the Year award twice (2006 & 2012), she brings a unique perspective to these blog posts as an experience meeting planner and blogger in the industry. De-de Mulligan is the President and Chief Content Strategist for Mulligan Management Group.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 11, 2021

Although society is now more at ease with digital services, we also have become even more aware that humans want to be together to learn, exchange information, and engage — and that there is huge value in human interaction at face-to-face events. The meeting planner has never been more important to the recovery of cities. —

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

Bespoke Audio Visual Toronto, ON Bespoke AV is a full-service live events technology company, specializing in virtual event production and on-site live events. Our experiential event design and strategy are built on Carson’s background in industrial psychology and anthropology. LAI Live Washington, D.C.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Join us for an insightful discussion on how Interprefy is transforming the world of localization at global events and conferences. Learn how Interprefy’s cutting-edge technology is helping event planners break down language barriers and create truly inclusive experiences for all attendees, regardless of language or location.

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Maritz Global Events

DECEMBER 18, 2019

As a former meeting planner who has received Ohio MPI’s Planner of the Year award twice (2006 & 2012), she brings a unique perspective to these blog posts. Pursue a philosophy of one part knowledge, one part listening, and one part technology to ensure you stop attendee churn in its tracks! About De-de. Related Links. .

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 21, 2023

For Megan Henshall, CMP, DES, global events strategic solutions lead at Google, building connections through conferences is urgently needed. Using the Belonging Playbook, an event planner will plug in the region and industry vertical she is serving, says Crellin. Instead, “bake it into everyone’s reason for being there.

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Maritz Global Events

JUNE 27, 2019

Most event planners who are reading this are aware of the competition. Instead, get creative with your keynotes and celebrity guests. Find someone who will not only get people’s attention, but who fits well into your niche. A Little Less Competition, A Little More Value Please.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

They are known for planning epic events, creating amazing exhibits and organize engaging trade shows. Founded in San Diego in 1978, 360 Destination Group specializes in event design, development, and execution. From live event production to trade show exhibits, they transform and elevate their clients’ brands. Irvine, CA.

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Maritz Global Events

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Not only will you save money, but you’ll also be showcasing your event’s dedication to the sustainability movement. As a former meeting planner who has received Ohio MPI’s Planner of the Year award twice (2006 & 2012), she brings a unique perspective to these blog posts. About De-de. Related Links. .

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

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.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

While we were cooped up inside our homes, waiting for the return to in-person events , many event technology companies got to work and came up with amazing software solutions that make the event registration process even more valuable to event planners. Event Registration Basics.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 18, 2022

Based on your votes, and in no particular order, here are the Top 55 Event Experience Leaders of 2022: Akosua Boadi-Agyemang. Global Experiential Marketing Lead/Marketing Manager, Microsoft. Currently, she leads the global event team at Dremio and their premier community event, Subsurface.

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Maritz Global Events

JULY 3, 2019

Let us introduce you to Dan Potter, Senior Strategic Events Manager at Maritz Global Events. Anyone who has attended one of our many strategic events has seen the magic that Dan has conjured alongside his equally talented peer, Karen Watson, Sr. Director Strategic Events. They make great office mates,” he said.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 13, 2016

As a meeting and event planner, you know that in order to stay competitive, you need to stay ahead of industry trends in order to deliver the best events for your clients. As life-long learners at Social Tables, we jumped at the chance to attempt to solve some of planners’ most biggest challenges alongside industry veterans.

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Maritz Global Events

OCTOBER 17, 2019

As a self-proclaimed sports fanatic who has attended his fair share of games, I’ve found some intriguing ideas that meeting and event planners can use to create their own “die-hard” fanbases. Wifi is probably one of the biggest thorns in the side of event planners. Connection is Key.

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