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Competent logistics are the new meeting minimum

Conferences that Work

I’ve been convening meetings for decades, though, so I know a fair amount about meeting planning. As I prepared to review the venue’s meeting spaces, room set options, and traffic patterns, I thought about how, today, competent logistics are the new meeting minimum.

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Smart Moves in Mexico, Atlanta and More

Smart Meetings

Lynn Willison and Rachel Englander Lynn Willison (left) and Rachel Englander (right), The Hutton Group – Inspired Meetings & Events The Hutton Group – Inspired Meetings & Events , a woman-owned and -operated boutique meeting and incentive planning company, brings in two new team members.

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New Contract Essentials in an Ever-Changing Environment

SmartMeetings

The beginning of a new year brings the promise of new events, incentives and meetings. Contracting in the current Covid climate, however, is complex—everything feels unsettled, so it’s hard to know how to plan. The beginning of 2022 means returning to in-person meetings for many groups. Build in More Time.

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Is paid influencer marketing ethical in the event industry?

Conferences that Work

Paid influencer marketing is spreading to the event industry, and I doubt that it’s an ethical practice. ” I was not surprised to get this call because the agency has been calling other event professionals with the same pitch. Now event industry influencers are being asked to do the same thing. 500 compensation.

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Top Challenges Facing the Meeting Planning Industry Right Now

The Castle Group

Recently, our events team sat down to discuss the top challenges facing our industry today and how to address them. Generally, these are major line items when producing an in-person event and rising prices can significantly affect the bottom line. Also, have a backup plan, even for your backup plan!

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The Women (and Men) Tell All: Third-Party Planners Edition

Connect Your Meetings

For many organizations, using meetings procurement companies (aka, third-party planners) like HelmsBriscoe and ConferenceDirect for site selection, contracts and other meeting planning functions is crucial to executing a successful event. That’s why face-to-face industry events like Connect, MPI, PCMA, etc.

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The Event-Changing Magic of Site Visits

SmartMeetings

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. Instead, she she suggests visualizing “how the space suits the event and whether there will be any logistical challenges to overcome. Evaluate Access. Eat the Cake.