MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 16, 2022

That was the message from Jill Blood, vice president, deputy general counsel at Maritz Global Events during a December 14 meeting trends webinar, hosted by MeetingsNet and led by Blood and her Maritz colleagues Steve O'Malley, enterprise vice president and COO, and Greg Bogue, enterprise vice president, brand, experience, and innovation ecosystems.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

When the creative brief from your initial event strategy session calls for brand and reputational impact, how do you measure if you are successful? Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . Event planners don’t always have time to go to a class or read a book. Contract and Negotiation Tips. Career Changers.

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Glow Global Events

DECEMBER 22, 2021

But through it all, the Glow Global team persevered, logging individual milestones and elevating our service to new heights through flawlessly executed events and dynamic new partnerships. Internally, Tea Shepherd, our new Event Manager, joined the team in late November. s Kennedy Center.

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EventMB

JUNE 21, 2022

While destinations and venues are open, a lack of trained and experienced staff is adding unwanted challenges in hosting all types of events. For Courtney McGee, president and CEO of Event Logistics, challenges began just before 3,000 attendees were set to arrive in Nashville for a convention. Pinch Hitting for Banquet Staff.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A recent survey takes the pulse of meeting planners, asking about budgets, contracts, airfares, virtual meetings, and more. If higher costs are your challenge when executing events, one thing is for sure: You’re not alone. Contracts: The survey asked planners about their number-one concern when negotiating a contract.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 23, 2021

The unknowns around hybrid events can make budgeting feel like a challenge. Here's how event professionals are approaching hybrid event budgeting in 2021. Budgeting for events is always a tricky task, but budgeting for a new event model is even more challenging. How Hybrid Will Change Event Budgeting.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The Events Industry Council (EIC) held a webinar on Feb. the flu represents a greater health threat than contracting the coronavirus. for an ACAMS event and has made sure that hand sanitizers are more plentiful at the venue than in the past. A close-up view of coronavirus. Photo Credit Adobe Stock). Here are some takeaways.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Maritz Global Events released its Industry Trends Report at IMEX America with some eye-popping data on the rising cost of hotels, airfares, F&B, and other event-budget elements. For its Industry Trends Report, October 2023 edition, Maritz Global Events crunched numbers from the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The acquisition of IME Connect follows the merger of Miami-based A-Plus Meetings & Events and Utah-based Columbus Travel into M-Plus Global Events earlier in 2022. The way companies join forces at this point in the recovery may not follow traditional models of hostile takeovers and mass mergers. Newest Acquisition.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

So, in this post we’ll explore: Different types of association software you should consider When to choose individual solutions versus all-in-one AMS software The best association software for events, community management, mobile event apps , and more! What is Association Software?

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Skift Take: Since joining Maritz Global Events in 2017, Jill Blood has tackled everything from international privacy laws to the legality of renting blimps. Blood's artful navigation of the legal middle ground is as thrilling as it is crucial. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Eventinterface

JULY 11, 2017

As we speak with meeting and event professionals for our Interviews with Planners series, we continue to be amazed by the variety of books that help these talented professionals in their jobs as planners. Although traditionally a marketing book, the takeaway of standing out in a field of cows is very important in the events industry as well.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 10, 2023

How robust does your event network need to be, and what’s negotiable? Here are some things to consider before signing a connectivity contract. In the past year, Jay Klein planned one event where he was charged $150 for an ethernet line for a week and another where the same-size line was $2,500 per day.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 18, 2023

But our industry still faces ongoing challenges, such as: high travel, F&B, and production costs; staffing shortages; tight client budgets; and the rise of last-minute event registrations. To give you an idea of what my professional 2023 was like, here are three different in-person events I enjoyed immensely. #1

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Do you ever feel like an icy snowball the size of a ballroom has fallen on your perfectly planned event, forcing you to scramble to protect everyone while making everything look perfectly natural? But responsibility for finding a solution almost always rests on the shoulders of the event professional. Kevin Cohee, CEO, Do An Event.

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Event Marketer

JULY 11, 2024

But 2027 may see a shift for the long-running festival as its 13-year contract with Park City ends in 2026 (the 2025 and 2026 editions will remain in Utah). Still, Sundance isn’t the only festival (possibly) on the move; it joins a growing list of big events and conferences that are set to relocate or expand to new cities.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 17, 2019

Event Integrity is launching their Beta marketplace with a lead opportunity program and community in the Colorado market. The global event industry, not including weddings, has a market size of over $1.5 Topics have ranged from “Contracts and Negotiations” to “Making Sense of Marketing Data.”

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Becoming a sustainable event planner is a marathon, not a sprint. As the events industry continues to evolve in its sustainability journey, there are a lot of accomplishments to celebrate. Smart Meetings’ October webinar, From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices , breaks it down.

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Event Industry News

MAY 6, 2021

Heidi Legein is the founder and Chief Executive Guru at The MICE Guru, a full-service destination management company consulting in – and producing all types of MICE events for global brands virtually or in destination; all over Norway. How long have you worked in the events industry and what keeps you interested in it?

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 12, 2023

Olympic track-and-field medalist Allyson Felix related her advocacy of contract protections for pregnant athletes to equal employment opportunities for all women during Convening Leaders 2023. Only 1 percent of respondents to a Freeman survey said they preferred celebrity speakers to those who had something relevant to say to their groups.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Meeting professionals have always shouldered a hefty bag of tricks to fix the jagged edges that emerge at even the most meticulously polished events. Right now, those sorts of challenges are popping up at events all over the world. See also : 6 F&B Trends That Will Shape 2021 Events. “A Click to see full results.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Now that compression is making available space an endangered resource and inflation is pushing up prices for even the most basic items while companies are hesitant to make binding decisions, the responsibility for explaining the realities of what is possible on both sides of the balance sheet falls to the event planner. Choices, Choices.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This holds true for event management, which when done sustainably can help the environment, as well as improve an organization’s reputation, cost efficiency and long-term success. According to a study published in Nature Communications, the global events industry accounts for more than 10% of global CO2 emissions annually.

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Glow Global Events

APRIL 12, 2022

Planning events are stressful but virtual events can be even harder, especially if you have never planned one. Make sure all contracts are detailed so no misunderstandings can occur. Gather feedback after your event to make your next event even better. Here are 7 simple tips to get you through it!

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 31, 2020

I lived through contracting it and it sucked. I was on a call recently where an educator suggested there will be more opportunities in the event space in 2022 than there were in 2019, but they will have different job titles. Now is the time to get fitted for your ideal career in the exciting new world of events.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2022

As an event professional you probably feel like you’ve spent more quality time with your event budget than you have your loved ones during the last two years. Here are my top 5 tips to effectively managing my budgets in the current event landscape. Melissa Park. Increasing Efforts on Client Education.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Mark is an experienced business leader, strategic thinker, developer of talent, and specialist in event marketing. Having co-founded global events agency FIRST, he has extensive creative, commercial and international experience, working for some of the world’s top brands.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

When the creative brief from your initial event strategy session calls for brand and reputational impact, how do you measure if you are successful? Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . Event planners don’t always have time to go to a class or read a book. Contract and Negotiation Tips. Career Changers.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 29, 2018

. “It is unfortunate when a hotel does not necessarily see the value of a third-party planner and their contracting influence , and this most recent change just reinforces that this issue is becoming more prevalent,” said Renee Radabaugh, founder of Paragon Events and Cultural Explorations. “It

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SmartMeetings

JULY 1, 2022

Global Events, Strategic Solutions Lead, Google. Read More : Tips on Catering to All Types of Event Attendees. We have a potent opportunity as event professionals. It can be as simple as stating in your registration that this is an event that is safe and considerate of all neuro types. Asking is free.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Designing accessible events topped almost all meetings industry event agendas in 2024, but few planners understand what is required to make everyone feel welcome even as equal access moves from the desired to the required column in their job descriptions. Let’s learn more. It’s a cultural fit.”

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Glow Global Events

JUNE 21, 2023

Glow Global Events team visited The Weylin in Brooklyn with client Attending site visits is an essential part of event planning that should not be overlooked. In addition, it is important to understand the layout of the site and identify any limitations or restrictions that may affect the event plans.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 15, 2018

Event planners are generally in a major rush to plan and organize an event in a proper way minimizing errors. They have to face many event management challenges and overcome the hurdles to make an event a boon! Carrying out an event even if you have less time left is a challenging task. When is the event?

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Eventtia

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Events play a crucial role in building strong connections between brands, their consumers and suppliers. For example, a luxury retail brand can improve its image and market presence by inviting VIP guests and influencers to an international event. However, that’s impossible without using hospitality platforms for events.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. What I love about my job: I love to see the pride my team takes in their work and the creative ideas they come up with to create value for each client’s events. Job title: Founder and CEO Company or organization: Glow Global Events in New York City.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 7, 2019

Schaumann is vice president of industry relations at Plannernet , which oversees a global network of 2,000 specialized meetings and event planners, and matches them to corporate clients. Here is Plannernet’s guide to compliance for hiring organizations and third-party or independent event organizers: Compliant. Schaumann’s No.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Leading global brand experience company, Cook & Associates, delivered three major projects at this year’s Electronica event in Munich – for KEMET Electronics, Velocity Electronics and Electronic Specifier. The post Triple focus for Electronica 2018 appeared first on Event Industry News.

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