Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Ultimately, our conferences should be where the present and future collide for the benefit of our customers! Meeting Planning Evolves. Many conference organizers have spent their careers in the rhythms, beats and melodies of meeting planning. Why Large Conference Rarely Innovate.

Meetings 299

Meetings Meeting Planning Conference Government 299

Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Paid influencer marketing is spreading to the event industry, and I doubt that it’s an ethical practice. 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.

Marketing 120

Marketing Social Media Site Selections 2014 120

MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

A sampling of how the leading independent planning companies execute every sort of event, from user conferences to exotic incentives. The 2020 CMI 25 list is out, with profiles of the 25 largest independent meeting planning companies serving the corporate market in North America. Published: Bishop-McCann Image 1_1.jpg.

2020 105

2020 2019 Airlines Corporate Meetings 105

Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

By acquiring arguably their biggest competitor in the United States there is no question they stand to dominate the market. The news makes for shaky ground and uncertainty for meeting and event planners nationwide. Because PSAV will own most of the market they will be able to charge whatever they want. major markets.

Event Technology 110

Event Technology Technology Meetings Hotels 110

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The smartphone is for everyone; we don’t have to think the iPhone is about a certain demographic, or country or vertical market: It’s for everyone. The market potential is clear. For professional meeting planners, mobile devices put the power of augmented reality into their hands. I think AR is that big.

Trade Shows 58

Trade Shows Social Media Conference Planning Technology 58

Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2018

You need to think of smaller costs like taxes, fees, gratuity, marketing, and travel. Meeting spaces with all-inclusive packages with F&B, AV, wi-fi, and on-site support. Marketing: What event marketing costs will there? Is there a budget set for Facebook ads, traditional marketing, giveaways, and contest prizes?

Food and Beverage 131

Food and Beverage Events Venues Banking 131

Bizzabo

MARCH 15, 2019

We've combed the internet for the best blogs on event trends, agencies, associations, marketing campaigns, experiential activations and more. Event blogs are chock full of goodies to help organizers and attendees get the most out of their conference planning and event going experience. Event Marketer. Smart Meetings.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Tech Trade Shows B2B 52