Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 29, 2016

According to PCMA Convene’s 25 th annual Meeting Market Survey, organizers invest 7 percent of a meeting’s direct expenses into speakers and entertainment. Invest in Professional Speakers. Other than food/beverage and audio visual/production, it’s the third most valued investment of your attendee value proposition.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 16, 2024

5 tips for planning a blockbuster executive event Every meeting attendee is important, but what happens when your event is entirely comprised of VIPs, each requiring top-level security, transportation, accommodations and more? How do you impress an audience who’s seen it all?

2024 97

2024 Meetings Transportation Hospitality 97

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2018

If meeting spaces for small groups are now more flexible or nontraditional, does that translate to less expensive, more casual dining options or more expense? . Restaurants and hotel public spaces are now the go-to alternative to traditional meeting space. What are the challenges from the provider’s side of the coin? .

Food and Beverage 228

Food and Beverage Meetings Retail Hospitality 228

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Another tip is giving online participants a backstage experience only available to them, including interviews with the speakers or entertainer. One simple way to give virtual attendees as exciting of an experience as in-person audiences is to hire an online emcee, providing a personalized experience. Ultimately, exclusivity is key.

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2022 Technology Event Tech Tech 246

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

If your client has the fundamental mission of getting people together to have a meeting, convention, or convocation, it’s because they have a need to communicate a message. More : Five Video Binges Just for Meeting Planners.

Automotive 244

Automotive Marketing Technology Meetings 244

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2019

Schloessman, president of Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission , to find out more about them. Why are your venues a great place for groups to meet at or to tour? Arguably the leading sports city in the United States, Los Angeles provides planners with an unparalleled variety of venue options. We interviewed Kathryn S.

Sports 242

Sports Venues 2028 2026 242

Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

It is a relief to have normal conditions, so exhibitors can entertain in the normal way,” she said. Today, visitors must be vaccinated, tested or recovered to get in the country and masks are required on public transport, but otherwise Germany is open. “It

Education 246

Education 2021 Sustainability 2019 246

MPI

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

“An important question is: How can meeting planners integrate wellness into their events in a way that works best? I think Caesars Entertainment leans into this in a great way by offering a wellness menu that provides meeting planners with a variety of options and strategies to consider.”

Entertainment 96

Entertainment Speakers Travel 2023 96

Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Having been on the destination management side of meeting planning, I’ve seen a definite shift in the budgets that planners and their clients are allocating for events. A Budget Can Be a Challenge With meeting planning, planners are constantly being challenged to make the next event bigger and better than the last.

Meeting Planning 40

Meeting Planning Meetings Transportation Entertainment 40

Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

Like their sister properties, these new resorts offer outstanding dining experiences, culturally inspired activities, luxurious suites, live entertainment and so much more included in guests’ stays. . Plan with Confidence. Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos. Hyatt Ziva and Zilara Rose Hall.

Meetings 130

Meetings Food and Beverage Corporate Meetings 2022 130

Eventinterface

MAY 24, 2016

Our curated and complimentary directory of services, venues and vendors supporting the event and meeting planning industry is now open for business. Eventinterface MARKET launched, featuring a diverse list of resources for Meeting and Event Planners. Eventinterface MARKET is live.

Meetings 100

Meetings Tourism Entertainment Event Tech 100

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Their experience and expert knowledge of the location will be vital in planning a seamless, mindful, and unforgettable cultural immersion experience for attendees. Attendees rotated through Texas barbecue, Fiesta-themed entertainment, and German-inspired festivities to showcase what makes the destination so unique.

Entertainment 130

Entertainment Hospitality Meetings Venues 130

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Their experience and expert knowledge of the location will be vital in planning a seamless, mindful, and unforgettable cultural immersion experience for attendees. Attendees rotated through Texas barbecue, Fiesta-themed entertainment, and German-inspired festivities to showcase what makes the destination so unique.

Entertainment 130

Entertainment Hospitality Meetings Venues 130

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Las Vegas headlines graced our homepage many times this year, to announce things such as the planned expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center, the opening of The Park, an outdoor dining and entertainment district, the new T-Mobile Area and the addition of Topgolf. Caesars Entertainment Expands Corporate Social Responsibility.

2016 40

2016 Meeting Planning Meetings Airlines 40

Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Denver, Colorado “We’re thrilled to be the number one city on this year’s Cvent Top Meeting Destinations list,” said Casandra Matej, president and CEO, Visit Orlando. We are honored Cvent has included Austin in their Top Meeting Destinations list,” said Alysia Roden, CMP, CEM, Visit Austin vice president of sales.

Hotels 246

Hotels Meetings 2019 Travel 246

Social Tables

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

When you’re on site for an event, you never know what might happen, because despite months and months of meetings, plans and timelines, some unknown thing will inevitably pop up that you didn’t even dream you needed to prepare for. But could you have? . Having these items around could come in handy in a pinch. Click To Tweet.

Venues 141

Venues Events Entertainment Meeting Planning 141

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Yes, even the leading lady of the most lucrative and longest-playing franchise in entertainment history confessed that she regularly felt debilitating stage fright and almost didn’t get the role because of it. Luckily, she had a supportive family.

Travel 172

Travel Financial 2021 Entertainment 172

SmartMeetings

AUGUST 28, 2017

Now, he’s hi-jacking meeting planning with some hair-raising advice. Durham thinks keeping décor simple and classic is very on-trend and “the wow is in the food and entertainment.” Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta star Monte Durham is known for “jacking up” brides with a veil and accessories after they’ve found their gown.

Meetings 73

Meetings Fashion Entertainment Consulting 73

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2018

For example, groups want a rich and authentic luau and an incorporation of EDM DJ entertainment.”. More and more, we have been working with clients seeking authentic island experiences with a twist of modern flair. Keeping Activities Fresh. Along with new requests, there is a greater demand for quality. “As

Sports 178

Sports Hotels Entertainment Travel 178

GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

The top 5 conference & meeting planning trends of 2019–2020. Alongside the hot trends in the event planning industry, meeting and conference niches have also transformed and require new forms of engagement. Ensure that education or entertainment, both for online and offline events, are closely linked.

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2020 2019 Negotiating Technology 219

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

If your client has the fundamental mission of getting people together to have a meeting, convention, or convocation, it’s because they have a need to communicate a message. More : Five Video Binges Just for Meeting Planners.

Automotive 153

Automotive Marketing Technology Meetings 153

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2018

Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) proposed a $1.2 Last month, Caesars Entertainment broke ground on Caesars Forum , a brand-new 550,000 square-foot conference center in the shadows of The LINQ Promenade. of meeting space. The expansion is expected to attract 74,000 additional international visitors annually. California.

2021 170

2021 Hotels 2020 2015 170

Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The Best Event Planning Podcasts. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. Meetings Podcast. Eventful: Th e Podcast for Meeting Professionals. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. This is a bi-monthly, thirty minute podcast about all things event planning. EventIcons. IN-PERSON Podcast.

Event Tech 103

Event Tech Tech Event Technology Technology 103

Endless Events

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Entertainment should still be a part of virtual events , and this spectacular feature allows you to turn an event’s recreational slot into a more dynamic and interactive experience. Meetings, planning, and collaboration will never be the same! Talk about an interactive experience!

Technology 129

Technology Speakers Events Entertainment 129

Eventinterface

APRIL 15, 2017

Jenkins is also a previous nominee as Samaritan of the Year and a two-time nominee as Event Planner of the Year by Event Solutions Magazine, an international magazine serving the event and meeting planning industry. One of the best industry trends is the carousel buffet with strolling themed entertainers.

Entertainment 100

Entertainment Negotiating Retail Social Media 100

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Meet the new boss. As we see it, the meeting planning role itself hasn’t changed—the venue has. Virtual event planners are still project managers and logistics experts, but now they’ll treat the platform the way meeting planners would treat a venue. Same as the old boss. Think of the virtual event platform as the hotel.

Tech 111

Tech 2021 Event Tech Technology 111

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

To get everyone excited about attending a cleaner, healthier IMEX, Maritz Global Events is partnering with Caesars Entertainment and Heka Health to power a Sustainability Challenge that rewards good behavior. A Moving Initiative.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability 2011 2023 Hospitality 130

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

To get everyone excited about attending a cleaner, healthier IMEX, Maritz Global Events is partnering with Caesars Entertainment and Heka Health to power a Sustainability Challenge that rewards good behavior. A Moving Initiative.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability 2011 2023 Hospitality 130

SmartMeetings

JULY 5, 2016

From books that take an irreverent approach to meeting planning to comprehensive guides on everything from meeting design to green events , this reading list has everything the modern meeting planner needs for a relaxing day of poolside reading. Looking for something good to read this summer ? We’ve got you covered.

Meetings 75

Meetings Food and Beverage Meeting Design Sustainability 75

SmartMeetings

JUNE 8, 2017

Even planners who work independently wouldn’t be able to serve food without a caterer or provide entertainment without a speaker or band. Anyone who has gone through the stages of planning an event knows just how precious this skill is. Planners have to work with others, making use of their strengths along with offering their own.

Meetings 85

Meetings Entertainment Speakers Event Planning 85

Eventinterface

JULY 27, 2017

With clients like Disney, GSK, Feld Entertainment, Microsoft, Met Life, the Daytona Speedway and even the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission, thinking different is a part of daily life. From my perspective, it is the disconnect that often happens between the meeting planning department and the meeting stakeholders.

Contracts 100

Contracts Venues Entertainment Meetings 100

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

That’s why we’ve created a list of examples of the top pharmaceutical meeting planning companies we have experience with. They can also coordinate things like catering, A/V equipment, and entertainment. Disclaimer: The objective of this list is to share useful information. It is not for commercial purposes.

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Event Management 2023 Management Healthcare 130

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

I love to go to entertainment venues and see what we can implement from them. Having the space to be creative and to just think is a big deal in the meeting planning world. Where do you and your get your experiential ideas from and how do you find fresh trends? The experience is the queen, so the experience matters.

Conference 52

Conference Sponsorships Corporate Meetings Corporate Events 52

SmartMeetings

JULY 15, 2020

Live studio audiences, episodes, product placement, audience engagement , and story arcs that entertain. Meeting planning is expanding to media planning and project management. We need to think in live TV or even cinematic terms going forward. That said, opportunities are either seized or missed.

Sports 101

Sports Financial Events 2019 101

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Find bargains and be entertained at Arizona Mills which offers more than 170 outlet shops, a Harkins IMAX Theatre, the Tilt Studio arcade, LEGOLAND Discovery Center and SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium. Relax by boating, walking, hiking or biking at Tempe Town Lake, Tempe Beach Park, Papago Park and South Mountain Park and Preserve.

Meetings 64

Meetings Hotels Tourism Sports 64

SmartMeetings

JULY 10, 2017

Meeting space: 1 million sq. A work hard, play hard motto fits well in Dallas with more than 12,000 dining options, 200 golf courses and 20 entertainment districts. A multi-million dollar entertainment district paired with large meeting venues won it the top spot in On Call International’s list of best places to meet in the U.S.

Travel 81

Travel Hospitality Hotels Risk Management 81

PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2019

Attendee experience is “the holy grail of meeting planning,” according to CWT’s “2019 Meetings & Events Trends Report.” “For Mr. Badger entertained the crowd from his theatre stage, while Specs held court at a swinging jazz club, and Ms. Petra Clayton/Whittlebury Custard).

Social Media 70

Social Media 2019 Entertainment Marketing 70