Endless Events

AUGUST 17, 2018

To do this, you need to make your conference memorable. Not planning conferences? Make Your Next Conference Memorable via Venue Design. How do you make sure that your next conference doesn’t melt into the “same old, same old” status in your attendees’ minds? Introducing Zoho Backstage, an Event Management Product Suite.

Conference 78

Conference Contracts B2B Speakers 78

SmartMeetings

AUGUST 24, 2017

The experts at venue sourcing and event management company Conference Care have some suggestions (and a detail checklist) for making the most of these essential tours. Conference Care Head of Operations Louise Harwood, recommends paying close attention to a venue’s true capacity. Evaluate Access. Consider True Capacity.

Site Selections 80

Site Selections Negotiating Conference Venues 80

Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2018

Jim Clapes, 37, works in New York City as conference and events manager at the Drug Policy Alliance. What I do: I am directly responsible for the planning and management of the biennial International Drug Policy Reform Conference, annual staff Retreat and 20 to 30 additional organizational events throughout the year.

2018 76

2018 Sponsorships Site Selections 2014 76

Connect Your Meetings

JULY 18, 2019

With today’s headlines, risk management is on every event professional’s radar. The best way to take steps toward protecting your attendees in the case of emergency is to have a clear emergency management plan for each event you host. Ask your venue contact about existing risk management or emergency procedures already in place.

Risk Management 54

Risk Management Management 2013 Site Selections 54

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 19, 2024

Rhanee Palma Rising global temperatures impact not only the health and safety of participants, but meeting design and site-selection strategies, said Rhanee Palma, CDME, operations and events manager for the Davis, California–based UC Davis Air Quality Research Center (AQRC).

Site Selections 59

Site Selections 2024 Sustainability Hotels 59

Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

Pamela Wike Boyd, CMP, 33, works in Silver Spring, Maryland, as senior manager of meetings and events at The Solid Waste Association of North America. I also manage the pre-show selection process, including contracting, site selection and visitation. I am also the key contact for all partnered vendors.

2019 76

2019 Site Selections 2016 Contracts 76

PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

is paying attention and really starting to lean in on wanting to see the problem solved,” Tommy Goodwin, vice president for the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance (ECA), told Convene. “I Yariv Gal-Yam “They applied six or eight months before the conference,” he said, “and the interview dates they got were 10 or 12 months after.

2023 97

2023 Travel Site Selections Conference 97

Connect Your Meetings

MAY 23, 2017

HelmsBriscoe COO Greg Malark came to the events management company 15 years ago. It’s also the hallmark of a company celebrating its 25th anniversary this year as one of the industry’s leading site-selection agencies. While that would make Malark a lifer at some organizations, he’s a relative newbie at HelmsBriscoe. “We

Site Selections 75

Site Selections Negotiating Hotels Conference 75

Capterra Event Management

APRIL 25, 2017

So after a period of searching, I discovered Capterra, and subsequently, an enjoyment in writing about event management software. Before investing your retirement and family time into starting an event planning business, consider the many certification courses out there to prepare you for all of the ins-and-outs of event management.

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Event Planning Insurance Contracts Event Management 100

Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

Conference Planning Seattle – So Much to See and Do…. When planning a conference in Seattle there really is so much to choose from. A conference planners dream. The best bet when conference planning in Seattle is to work with an event and convention planning company that will work with you and get you on the right path.

Conference Planning 40

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

The conference and meeting planning world has become one of the more important commerce producing sectors. One of the keys to the success in this industry are the conference and meeting planners that organize, plan and deliver the ultimate in meetings, tradeshows, conferences, seminars and product launches.

Conference Planning 40

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2019

One respondent actually was hoping for a slowdown, mentioning this wish-list item for 2019: “A downturn in the market so hotels become more flexible in their revenue-management practices.”. As a disruptor, the sharing economy seems not to be having much of an effect — certainly not in terms of making a dent in room-block management.

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Marketing 2007 Meetings 2017 102

Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Below are some fact-driven insights that may help us manage expectations and find a way forward. Davis , CAE, managing director of member products for the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists: “ Mourning our dead dreams of what might have been and wrapping them in the shroud of ‘normal’ is not going to get us anywhere.

2021 109

2021 Site Selections Contracts Venues 109

MeetingsNet

AUGUST 19, 2019

With multiple locations in conference cities like Orlando, Fla., Gallery Slide description: Works with businesses to design, plan, and manage corporate conferences, meetings, and events. Provides assistance with a specific task or manages the entire event. Gating level. anonymous user. DataTable subpages. Media Image.

Meetings 68

Meetings Site Selections Social Media Corporate Meetings 68

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 29, 2019

Brexit popped up as both a threat and opportunity for the events industry in the new “Europe as a Destination for Meetings and Conferences” study. dollar “is making Europe a comparatively cheaper destination, which could lead to more organizers hosing their international conferences in Europe as opposed to American cities.”.

Tourism 76

Tourism Site Selections Sustainability Tech 76

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

In participating in the nominating process for our Best in Show awards program this year, DeBolt, director of meetings and events for PLM World, singled out Roberta Tisdul, CMP, senior convention services manager for Visit Indy, in our Convention Services/CVB category. Senior Event Manager, Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCC), Philadelphia.

2017 76

2017 Trade Shows Insurance Food and Beverage 76

Coterie Spark

MAY 29, 2020

Not to be confused with a video conference call or your standard webinar. What differentiates your basic video conference call or webinar from a virtual event is the professional management and experiential enhancements. — still apply and require professional management. DIFFERENTIATE. That’s where we come in.

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Site Selections Entertainment Conference Speakers 52

Maritz Global Events

MARCH 3, 2020

Event registration platforms and management software hold a goldmine of information: names, business titles, personal/business email addresses, phone numbers, travel itineraries and reservations and more. With so many things to consider, site selection will challenge more and more and event planners.

Social Media 90

Social Media Sustainability Site Selections Travel 90

SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Destination Management Companies that responded to the survey reported a slower response time to RFPs, typically responding within a few days with 10% of participating DMCs reporting that RFP response time can exceed two weeks to allow for logistical maneuvering needed to secure transportation, entertainment and furnishings, for example.

Site Selections 105

Site Selections Venues Hotels Contracts 105

Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

What I do: I manage the department responsible for the production of our three large annual meetings, ranging from 200 to 2,000 attendees, as well as about six to eight smaller meetings. I manage everything from budgets to site selections to online registration to attendee communications.

2019 40

2019 Site Selections Sports 2021 40

Eventscase Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Whether you are planning a conference, seminar, end-of-year party, or sales meeting, every aspect is important to ensure the event reflects the company’s professional image and meets its goals. The choice between a conference, seminar, gala, or meeting depends largely on the target audience and the message the company wishes to convey.

Corporate Events 59

Corporate Events Financial Site Selections Social Media 59

MeetingsNet

MAY 25, 2018

If you’re looking for some super helpful tips on everything from audience engagement, risk management, and sponsorship, to event apps and gamification, check out this grab-bag of free downloadables. It’s all in there, from initial ideation and market research, through budgeting and sponsorship, site selection, and marketing.

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Sponsorships Site Selections Risk Management Event Apps 46

Connect Your Meetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

We asked experts to help deconstruct the complexities of the AV world to equip event coordinators of all experience levels with new information to employ at upcoming conferences. Managing expectations is also critical. Site selection, for both the destination and specific venues, also plays a key role in determining AV expenses.

Site Selections 59

Site Selections Social Media Contracts Technology 59

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

After earning her degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management and becoming an experienced leader in hotel sales, du Passage and two partners made the decision to launch Cypress Planning Group (CPG). A: As meeting planners, we are telling a story through our conferences. Then those people can tell your story to someone else.

2024 52

2024 Hospitality Tourism Site Selections 52

International Institute of Event Management

MAY 26, 2014

Event Management Companies: Explore destination meeting spaces, hotel space, venue options, and other event ideas on Cvent's website, here: [link]. If you're looking to work directly with an expert, check out event management companies such as Helms Briscoe ( [link] ) or Conference Direct ( [link] ). Convention Center?

Tourism 40

Tourism Site Selections Hotels Government 40

SmartMeetings

MARCH 7, 2018

Organizer David Bruce, managing director of CMP Meeting Services, said in early March that he has filed paperwork to form a nonprofit that “looks like an association.” Bruce is also planning an annual conference for members that will address their unique concerns.

Wireless 40

Wireless Site Selections Social Media Transportation 40

PCMA Convene

JULY 22, 2024

Before retiring from independent auditing company BPA, he managed its iCompli Sustainability and Event Audit services, so his new company — a sustainability assurance practice focused on standards writing and carbon footprint calculating, certifying companies and events to industry and international standards — was a natural next step.

Site Selections 52

Site Selections Sustainability 2026 Transportation 52

Event Leadership Institute

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

This looming economic threat is the impetus for a webinar I gave recently for FICP (Financial & Insurance Conference Planners) titled Recession-Proofing Your Job: Strategies for Improving Your Value. Lewis had the support of management; the Redskins coaches did not. The last recession ended in July 2009, well over ten years ago.

Contracts 55

Contracts 2009 Site Selections Insurance 55

Capterra Event Management

JANUARY 31, 2017

Online courses are often senselessly organized and end up being a cash grab instead of helpful, and certifications mean less to hiring managers than whether or not you made honors in high school. My program directors are so engaged with our upcoming November conference based off of the feedback I gave them from my course.”

Event Planning 40

Event Planning Contracts Social Media Event Management 40

Master the Event

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

I am one of the lucky ones that have been able to plan events, meetings and conferences for many years and make a living at it too. Event, meeting and conference planners are responsible to organize and manage all parts of events, meetings and conferences.

Event Planning 40

Event Planning Food and Beverage Site Selections Negotiating 40

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2018

Among them are stats on such things as crime rates, entertainment offerings, cultural offerings, and economic vitality — factors which directly or indirectly impact site selection decisions for events. Does that last piece include conferences and conventions? cities, focusing on 27 criteria.

Tourism 61

Tourism 2018 Travel Site Selections 61

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

While the criteria in the HQ2 quest was much larger in scope than what an organizer weighs for a three- or four-day conference, Fair told PCMA that the company’s RFP checklist offers a valuable lesson for event organizers: Evaluating a destination should entail more than flights per day, square footage of buildings, and other traditional elements.

Site Selections 51

Site Selections Trade Shows Education Government 51

ePly

MARCH 18, 2024

Here, we look at how you can coordinate and manage the elements of how to plan an event. Schedule: Events need to be broken down into manageable chunks. Site selection: The venue and location must fit the budget and the basic requirements for the event. Emergency planning: If there’s a disaster during the event (e.g.,

Social Media 62

Social Media Transportation Speakers Negotiating 62

SmartMeetings

MARCH 7, 2025

Expert negotiator tips for managing policy changes in uncertain times Other than expensive, unreliable Wi-Fi, there are few things meeting professionals hate more than uncertainty. The post Managing Disruption Clauses appeared first on Smart Meetings.

Management 52

Management Negotiating Contracts Site Selections 52

SmartMeetings

MARCH 7, 2025

Expert negotiator tips for managing policy changes in uncertain times Other than expensive, unreliable Wi-Fi, there are few things meeting professionals hate more than uncertainty. The post Managing Disruption Clauses appeared first on Smart Meetings.

Management 52

Management Negotiating Contracts Site Selections 52

Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Chicago Event Management. Chicago Event Management is an event production company based in Chicago that strives to create events that are unforgettable experiences for participants, spectators, and industry partners. They are a global, customer-centric leader in the event management industry. Hello Destination Management.

2019 78

2019 Sports Advertising Entertainment 78

Capterra Event Management

JULY 19, 2016

Here’s an alphabetical list of our go-to resources for event management professionals, including blogs, magazines, and podcasts. Aside from its event management software, Bizzabo has a blog that regularly posts useful, easy-to-digest pieces full of actionable takeaways. Conferences that Work. Event Manager Blog.

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Trade Shows Consulting 2007 Social Media 40