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CES Leans into Hybrid Meeting Format in Uncertain Times

Smart Meetings

Vendors will host virtual experiences to familiarize participants with their products, and some companies still plan to be on site. More hybrid events to accommodate local in-person attendees and international virtual attendees, and overall smaller event formats.”. Safe Travels.

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5 Tips for Flexible Event Budgeting, No Matter the Format or Economic State

Smart Meetings

G Suite is a one-stop-shop for my entire team—including our clients and vendors—and the fact that it’s a live document ensures everyone is well-informed and up to date on how we’re tracking against our profit goal or allowable spend in real time. Be Transparent With Your Vendors About Their Section of Your Budget. It’s that simple!

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Hamilton Event Agency Awarded for “Pivot” to Help Save Lives

Smart Meetings

The global event marketing agency Hamilton has been recognized with an EDDIE award for an exceptionally smart move in February. The company transitioned from immersive brand events to vaccination events. Feature photo by Courtney Cantor at Hamilton Exhibits.

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What’s Holding Up Sustainability Efforts in Global Events?

Convene by PCMA

Also related to relying on vendors: Only 18 percent choose menus with plant-based options all of the time and around the same do so most of the time.

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A Perfect Event: Three Elements That Lead To An Ideal Outcome

Endless Events

So today, we’re breaking down the three elements that lead to a perfect event outcome. Our always amazing host, Will Curran, brings you the essential pillars of event planning. Straight from the Global Event Forum report, these are the elements that can make or break an event. Global Event Forum Report.

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The Buck Stops Here: The Life of a Strategic Events Manager

Maritz Global Events

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.

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Event Professionals Pledge for the Planet

Convene by PCMA

The Sustainable Events Forum (TSEF) hosted the 4th Annual Earth Day for Event People on April 21. The purpose was to express gratitude for the planet and the community while aligning with TSEF’s four pillars: education, inspiration, collaboration, and action. If humans can eat it, get it out there,” he said.