Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2018

We do this by taking part in a lot of events and happenings around the world, by being involved in all sorts of industry efforts and initiatives, and by staying in close touch with thought leaders, buyers, planners, associations, destinations, partners service and tech providers to get a pulse of things. Play Room, IMEX America 2017.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

It was this moment where I realized that experiences in meetings can have an impact on attendees, and reshaped how I viewed my career. At some point, I would like to branch out in my career and experience what meeting planning is like in the private sector. What’s the best day you’ve had in the meetings industry so far?

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MeetingPool

MARCH 31, 2017

Winter is melting away, spring is starting to bloom, and 2017 already seems to be flying by fast as we enter Q2! Let’s take a look at the latest news from the meetings and events industry. The start of March saw two notable acquisitions of event engagement technology providers.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 1, 2017

The summit is a very special opportunity for women in the meeting-planning industry to unite for an empowering event. It’s no coincidence that the event comes on the heels of Equal Pay Day, April 14. Despite dominating the event-planning industry , women still grapple with gender-based wage gap.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Partners such as Abel McCallister Designs , a company specializing in holistic meeting planning, work with our clients to create truly memorable moments within their meetings. The last but simplest thing I’d advise is to outfit your physical space to be as conducive to achieving the meeting outcome as possible.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Food and beverage is one of the most important variables in meeting and event planning. In 2017, chefs will likely go wild in the kitchen , thanks to the growing popularity of elk, venison, bison, ostrich and other lean-meat alternatives. 6 Inventive Food Trends.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

By making a few resolutions and taking these simple steps, meeting planners can be sure 2017 will be a great year for fabulous events and stellar career progression. For meeting and event planners, continuous learning is simply a part of the job. In 2017, do yourself a favor by making learning a priority.

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Eventinterface

APRIL 15, 2017

Greg Jenkins, partner and co-founder of the award-winning Long Beach, California-based Bravo Productions, holds an impressive list of credentials and has earned a high reputation in the field of special event planning – a career spanning more than three decades. Twenty-first Century Global Event Management by Joe Goldblatt.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 7, 2017

A post shared by Little Damage Ice Cream shop (@little.damage) on Jul 1, 2017 at 2:49pm PDT. A post shared by Julie 줄리에요 (@jooliedoolie) on Jul 5, 2017 at 4:49pm PDT. A post shared by Tio Gazpacho (@tiogazpacho) on Feb 26, 2017 at 10:10am PST. Black/Goth Ice Cream. Wearing the color black has always been chic. Cold Soups.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2018

Think about the absolute worst things that could happen and plan accordingly. It may seem like a daunting task, but it is a vital first step in your event planning journey. If you aren’t sure when this should happen check out our event timeline guide. Define the focus of your event.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

PSAV President and CEO, Mike McIlwain stated in the press release “The addition of SAV is an important step toward PSAV’s goal of being the ultimate local resource for corporate, association, and event planners around the globe.”. October 2017. PSAV acquires Hargrove a leading experiential events and exhibitions production company.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2019

The number of businesses organizing 20 or more events each year is rising. The proportion increased 17 percent between 2017 and 2018. That said, you might find yourself needing to balance planning a massive convention with smaller events. Identifying the ROI of Planning Franchise Conventions. Lead Your Leaders.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Featured on Forbes as a “Top 20 Influencer of Chief Marketing Officers” – 2018 #1 Global Content Marketing Influencer – 2018 Listed on Forbes as one of the “Top 20 Influencers of CMO’s” – 2017 Ranked by Apollo Research in the “Top 20 Influencers of Digital Marketers in the USA” – 2016 Where to Find him? Where to find him? Where to find him?

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Featured on Forbes as a “Top 20 Influencer of Chief Marketing Officers” – 2018 #1 Global Content Marketing Influencer – 2018 Listed on Forbes as one of the “Top 20 Influencers of CMO’s” – 2017 Ranked by Apollo Research in the “Top 20 Influencers of Digital Marketers in the USA” – 2016 Where to Find him? Where to find him? Where to find him?

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

The new software is an expansion of concierge platform Ribyt, which was bought by Conde Nast in March 2017. Conde Nast has dipped into the meeting and events world in the past. Last year the brand showed its flair for event planning with the Teen Vogue Summit. Go Full-Service.

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Nuila Events LLC

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Event organizers - think about your own story for a few minutes and how it applies to an event that you are putting on – be it for the holidays or for the company. What is the story that you are telling in how the event is organized? In many cases, the nature of the party suggests what the expectation of the event is.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 21, 2017

Yet, as a meeting or event planner , it’s not likely in the forefront of your mind. The reality is, in 2017 , policies around marijuana can no longer be ignored. Marijuana has been a hot social and political topic for quite some time now.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

It’s important to note that Millennials will outspend Baby Boomers by 2017 (Hello, New Year). I bring up this socio-cultural context because it gives us a glimpse into WHY more of your event attendees are looking for locally sourced foods. In short: Consumers are increasingly turning to mission-driven brands.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Here are a few of our tried and true methods for increasing attendance and engagement while minimizing the event attrition rate. Have a plan. If you want to keep attrition to a minimum, you need to have a solid event plan in place. Be conscious when selecting the event date.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Delivering on a long-term promise of expanding non-gaming attractions, the city also announced over the summer its plans to add a new National Hockey League (NHL) franchise for the 2017-18 season. The post 8 Lessons 2016 Taught Us About Meeting Planning appeared first on Smart Meetings. Las Vegas No.

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Planner WIre

JUNE 6, 2019

Look, we all know that meeting and event planning is hard work and anything that can help us relax is good in my book. I tend to be more of a nose to the grindstone, plow through type of person and I think that most of us in the event industry fall into this category. Source: Giphy.

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Planner WIre

JUNE 6, 2019

Look, we all know that meeting and event planning is hard work and anything that can help us relax is good in my book. I tend to be more of a nose to the grindstone, plow through type of person and I think that most of us in the event industry fall into this category. Source: Giphy.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 31, 2017

Experienced event planning managers are on staff, as is extensive onsite recreation, a brand-new Regency Club, award-winning restaurants and unique Hawaiian cultural activities, including Maui’s most exciting luau. Almost any event conceivable can—and does—feel right at home in its 65,000 sq. million sq.

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