Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 17, 2019

Her boss apparently thought she should spend all her time out “doing meeting planning” and not hanging out in a hotel conference room. One planner even had to ask anonymously if it was “okay for her to have a desk” from which to work on site. Open Up that Tent.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Meeting planning has always been a pressure-cooker of a job, but the challenges of the pandemic may be creating a mental health crisis for many event professionals. Getting mental health support is crucial, but where and how can event professionals get it?

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Meeting Tomorrow

MAY 12, 2022

That’s why some planning teams have a secret weapon to manage this new reality: A flexible, scalable meeting planning partner who plugs in only when and where needed. This helps internal meeting planning teams stay lean while meeting today’s demands. Offload Internal Events. Manage Seasonality Spikes.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Training programs are upping the event planning standard. In recent weeks, two event professional organizations have launched certification programs and internet-based classes designed with the goal of making event profs better at what they do. GDP University.

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Eventinterface

MARCH 31, 2018

I am chatting with Dave about disruption and innovation and how that may tie to the meeting and event planning industry. Listen to host Al Wynant and guest Dave Knox discuss the following: How does innovation and disruption fit into the event and meeting planning industry? What are the tell-tale signs?

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Eventinterface

APRIL 28, 2017

On this episode of event TALK we are speaking with Daniel Levine about trends in the meeting and event planning industry. Mr. Levine is a trusted consultant to major companies and brands worldwide. He is regularly featured in newspapers and magazines and is often on television and radio, including on CNN, NBC and others.

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Stova

APRIL 7, 2020

If this is you (or some version of you), read on because we are going to share some tips from industry professionals and work-from-home veterans on how to stay healthy while successfully managing event planning, work, life, and family, all while staying at home.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Mass shootings, cyberattacks, contagious diseases, sickness and disease: All these occur frequently enough that they should be at the forefront of any event planner’s mind whenever an event, large or small, is held. And this goes beyond meeting planning. It’s a human issue.

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 16, 2020

Now with events going virtual or incorporating hybrid components and new guidelines requiring socially-distanced layouts, comprehensive guest list records, contactless or self-check-in processes, and more, planners need new tech tools to assist with these different processes. Share your faves with us on Facebook , Twitter , or LinkedIn.

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Attendease

JULY 5, 2024

Event planning and management is still growing and evolving as an industry. Research and Market’s report on the global events management market projects that it will reach $1.76 Organizing funds during the event planning process Account hierarchies can look different depending on the organization and its needs.

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Attendease

JULY 5, 2024

Event planning and management is still growing and evolving as an industry. Research and Market’s report on the global events management market projects that it will reach $1.76 Organizing funds during the event planning process Account hierarchies can look different depending on the organization and its needs.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Predictably, big trends impact all industries—including event planning. These are some of the hottest event-planning buzzwords of 2017. Virtual reality (VR) can be used during the course of event planning. These events also tend to be smaller, more relevant and therefore more engaging to the individual.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Meeting and event planning is a highly stressful, fast-paced occupation. The general rule of thumb is there is an eight-week time frame for a small event (200–400 attendees), around a four-month frame for a medium-size event (400–800) and six months to a year for a large-scale event (800 or more).

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The evolving VR technology supports experiences that teach and connect people—a practice at the heart of event planning. Parallel , a partner platform that works in tandem with Bluewater as one, unified support for entirely virtual events, says it isn’t about “[replacing] real-world events,” but extending them.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2024

I knew I wanted a job that allowed me to travel, and I fell into meeting planning completely by accident. She is president and founder of Arts of Meeting LLC. She says, “There were no post-secondary schools with meeting and event planning/management offered; many of us fell into the career without knowing anything about it.”

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 20, 2023

Your Clients and Attendees Probably Like Diversity Rhonda Monet Knowing your clientele is important.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

Force Majeure clause and employment classifications changes coming for MPs The legal nuances of meeting planning can be a bit overwhelming even for the seasoned planners. To offer some helpful insight in what areas to be on the lookout for, Smart Meetings sat down with Ty M.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 21, 2016

That’s on top of staying abreast of the latest industry trends and current events that can affect the outcome of your next meeting or event. Smart Meetings has rounded up the best event planning resources of this year, in order to help planners face challenges in 2017.

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The Castle Group

AUGUST 23, 2022

The value and ROI of making connections and building relationships through in-person events far outweigh the challenges. With a few tools in your toolkit, seamless event planning is possible—and worth it. The post Top Challenges Facing the Meeting Planning Industry Right Now appeared first on The Castle Group.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Event planning or not. We are inundated with event planning questions and requests. Ask the Event Planning Expert – What’s in for You? With our combined experience planning and executing events and meetings, why not come together and share our know-how and ideas. That got us thinking.

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Eventinterface

MARCH 12, 2020

COVID-19 is impacting the event and meeting planning industry. The virus has meeting and event planners very nervous. Some say the effect may surpass the damages to the hospitality and meeting industry resulting from the September 11 attacks. Mountain Time.

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Eventinterface

MARCH 12, 2020

COVID-19 is impacting the event and meeting planning industry. The virus has meeting and event planners very nervous. Some say the effect may surpass the damages to the hospitality and meeting industry resulting from the September 11 attacks. Mountain Time.

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Eventbrite UK

MARCH 30, 2017

25% of event organisers cited meetings as the biggest barrier to productivity in their day-to-day life. The post How to Have More Productive Event Planning Meetings appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog. Here's how to get them right.

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Event Planning BluePrint

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

You see someone that you’d love to work with, someone whose event you’d love to plan. You want to change the tone of the conversation and tell them all about your event planning services and the skills you have so they hire you to plan their event. Online Event Planning Courses .

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Even if your 2018 events made an incredible impression, in 2019–2020, you should learn how to make these experiences even more memorable and impressive. The most important goal remains to consider everything—absolutely all modern tips and tactics to improve your event with our current event trends. Engaging technology.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The demand for the convenience and flexibility of virtual events isn’t going anywhere,” he said upon the release of the company’s “ Hybrid Event Planning in 2022: The Complete Guide.”. But he is seeing an ongoing need for an alternative engagement tool. There are many reasons for the residual digital.

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Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 21, 2019

She started her career in the events industry almost a decade ago as time progressed she became an avid event blogger sharing her insight on corporate event planning. The post Event Risk Mitigation: Your Path To Becoming an Event Planning Hero appeared first on Experient: Event Industry Blog.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The moniker doesn’t matter and whether you call it event planning, conference planning, meeting planning or meeting management, the facts are the facts. Significant business decisions, undertakings and solutions will transpire during meeting and event planning conferences that occur outside of work.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

But just as we had to learn new skills to master hybrid work, we must evolve our approach to event planning and execution for success in the hybrid era. Here are my top tips for maximizing attendee engagement and delivering an event that offers real value for all participants.

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Master the Event

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

We’ve been event planning and hosting face-to-face meetings for a dog’s age and in dog lingo that’s a long time. I of course am biased (extremely biased) when it comes to the event and meeting planning industry. Handling Event Planning Online Reviews – New Year New Trend!

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

ACCENT New Orleans, a distinguished event and meeting planning company rooted in the heart of the vibrant city, proudly announces the recognition of its visionary founder, Diane Lyons, who has been honored with the esteemed DMC Network Founders Award.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

After all, event industry blogs are accessible, provide information about events from around the globe and cover every aspect of event planning. You can find bigger and better ways to deploy events, the latest in event tech, and follow where other event profs’ careers are taking them.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

DECEMBER 12, 2018

In the event space, it’s a way of coalescing all the various components of a meeting plan to serve a set of business objectives. In other words, events are literally “designed” to meet specific customer-focused goals. This piece summarizes some of the findings of that report. What is “design thinking”?

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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

If you’re looking for a little help with corporate event planning , planning a special event or planning a meeting, there’s a lot of help out there to draw on! And as we all know, and we have definitely blogged about, there are literally thousands of traditional meeting planning companies out there to help.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Larger brands such as Marriott and Hyatt offer the Convention Resort Network and Convention Alliance, respectively, which allow groups to book multiyear meetings at multiple resorts while keeping the same point of contact for consistent quality and streamlined planning. Collaborating for a Cause: 6 Hotels That Give Back.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 5, 2021

And since the #EventIcons podcast is all about talking about the hottest topics in the events industry, we brought on a special guest who specializes in all things event safety and security. A Marriage Of Meeting Planning & Law Enforcement. Let’s meet today’s guest!

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

This past weekend I removed my event planning hat and attended a special event in the role of guest. And as I watched the person that I surmised planned the event, run around behind the scenes ensuring all went according to plan I saw her literally save the day. Yes, I plan events for a living.

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