PCMA Convene

MARCH 30, 2021

it carried more weight than a simple announcement of the next year’s meeting location. If the meeting couldn’t actually be at the Old Post Office, it could still appear to take place there. How can we anchor it in the location and still broadcast it?” she said. “We The solution?

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Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Start with their goals, and include appropriate à la carte items for each, along these lines: Education champion/thought leader — keynote speakers, session recordings, scheduled replays, webinars, session tracks, speaking slots, awards. Home base/presence — demo kiosk, meeting space.

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Event Farm

JUNE 9, 2021

When it comes to venues, you are likely to see a 25% increase in meeting space expenses. Plus, when social distancing rules mandate less capacity in meeting rooms, you need more rooms and, therefore, more staff. If you need more meeting rooms, you need more equipment. 7: Travel and transportation – 111% increase.

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Attendease

OCTOBER 4, 2022

With sessions, breakouts, panels, discussions, networking, and more – it can be challenging to squeeze it all in, especially when you are managing a complex event, with multiple venues, simultaneous sessions, or even speakers who are joining multiple sessions. 2- Call out for speakers. 1- Have the event goal in mind.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Meetings are growing and evolving rapidly, and each is an experiment in applying new methods to find a perfect formula. Industry Performance Trends Attendee Experience Trends Meeting Destination Trends Event Technology Trends Meeting Design Trends. Demand continues to outpace supply of meetings-eligible hotels.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

This is also a good way to motivate purchase of add-on items, such as meals, transportation, accommodation, activities, parties, and more. That means you focus on selling the tickets for your event, and contact them later to up-sell other items, such as meals, transportation, accommodation, etc. Up-Selling. Promo Codes.

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Attendease

APRIL 3, 2019

You’ve signed on a high-profile keynote speaker. Or unable to get to your event at all due to weather and/or transportation closures. It isn’t only speakers whose no-shows can disrupt your event. Who could you tap last minute if your lead speaker bails? You’ll Lose a Key Participant. Or stuck in traffic.

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EventMB

MAY 31, 2022

“Compliance means the bare minimum of requirements of the law, but it doesn’t necessarily ensure an equitable experience for those at the meeting. Evans urges meeting planners to insist on being shown — not told — what kind of accommodations are provided for those with disabilities. Transportation. Starting Points.

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Event Farm

JANUARY 5, 2023

Don’t forget the transportation. Where possible, prioritize sustainable transportation options for your events. Share how to get to the event using public transportation, offer discount codes for ride sharing options, or encourage carpooling and gamify it by offering a prize for the best rendition of “Carpool Karaoke.”

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2023 Banking Sustainability Social Media 234

PCMA Convene

APRIL 13, 2022

PCMA EduCon 2022 will kick off Sunday, June 5, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, where speaker Andrew Davis will take the stage. Marketing expert Andrew Davis is a featured speaker at PCMA EduCon 2022, June 5-8, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. It’s hard on the audience, and I think the value is limited. Jennifer N.

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Event Farm

APRIL 6, 2022

But I have to say, once I got into their office, I felt transported back to the pre-COVID days. I came away from that meeting more energized, engaged, and optimistic than I had been in a long time. But can you imagine hosting a corporate all hands meeting? I knew everyone had complied with the exact same strict process.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 23, 2023

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation, “Enhancing Consumer Protections and Connectivity in Air Transportation,” William J. In 2020, the Department of Transportation received nearly 30,000 airline refund complaints, more than a 4,600% increase from 2019. Meeting Planners Takeaway U.S.

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IMG

MAY 1, 2024

You can host a celebration tour to meet your attendees where they are. So crank up those speakers, let the music take you on a journey, and get ready to boogie down memory lane! So, grab those time machines, folks, and let’s celebrate the incredible legacy we’ve built together! Want to talk about your event ideas?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Shannon Copeland The seamless coordination of countless logistics required to produce a productive and enjoyable meeting or event is a Herculean task. In today’s world, you cannot overlook the possibility of Mother Nature becoming an unwanted attendee at your meeting or event.

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Coterie Spark

APRIL 3, 2024

Why should you hire conference and meeting planners? Experienced conference and meeting planners, however, allow you to focus on the important stuff: VIPs, attendees, speakers. Experienced conference and meeting planners, however, allow you to focus on the important stuff: VIPs, attendees, speakers.

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GEVME

JUNE 13, 2018

Research additional aspects like accommodation capabilities, parking, transportation options, catering, and more. Create a conference marketing plan: Write content (emails, agenda lists, speakers’ bios, blog posts, etc.). Arrange onsite check-in: Have a team meeting with an onsite team. Compare pricing. Narrow down the list.

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Conference Planning Conference Speakers Advertising 200

Eventsforce

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

As a meeting and event planner, do you ever feel a little stuck? These organisations can provide you with the following information and more: Suggestions and help facilitating event activities, entertainment, and speakers. Q: How should meeting and event professionals utilise CVBs and DMOs to enhance their planning capabilities?

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Hybrid events were designed around the in-person experience, with live streams of speaker presentations tacked on as a bonus feature. When it comes to meeting safety standards, event planners need to consider consumer confidence as much as regulatory policy. Safety Concerns. Some formats can be just as (if not more) effective online.

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Breakout rooms are small meeting rooms created for a virtual audience in which attendees can divide into small groups to discuss the topic at hand. Speakers can break up a larger audience into breakout rooms and then call everyone back together at the end of the session. Certified Meeting Professional (CMP). Keynote speaker.

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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

We’ll cover everything from budgeting and marketing to finding sponsors and speakers to reporting and analytics. Speakers Speakers are one of the biggest draws for attendees! Invite speakers who are experts in their field and can provide attendees with valuable insights. What Does It Take to Plan a Conference?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2023

What elements should meeting planners look for when sourcing to forge better group connections With the focus on the return of meetings, many meeting planners are seeking unforgettable locations for their next event that will provide ease and accessibility for their attendees.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Meetings in the financial and insurance sector require outside-the-box thinking. The economy was humming along before the coronavirus hit, but even then the majority of meeting planners in the financial and insurance industries were keeping their budgets in neutral. Financial and insurance meetings in the U.S.

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EventMB

JUNE 7, 2022

Making Event Travel & Transport Greener and More Affordable. With that in mind, the future of events needs to take multiple transportation options into consideration. You really don’t need a car in Baltimore,” Finney, who also lives in the area, told Skift Meetings. Filling the Speaker List With Local Business Leaders.

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2022 Transportation Travel Speakers 152

Expo Pass

OCTOBER 31, 2022

What can happen in transportation? Beware, we’re talking about missing speakers, hundreds of extra attendees, tropical storms, and the most nightmarish – AV issues. You might have to use rooms that aren’t always meeting rooms – yoga studios, tennis courts, etc. What if you are ghosted by a speaker? “I But have no fear!

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Like a sales meeting to train and motivate your sales force. Where would be the ideal location for these attendees to meet? Before you plan your first tasks or spend your first dollar, your event must have a singular purpose or goal that will drive all decisions moving forward.

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Guidebook

APRIL 22, 2019

Going green can help in building your business’ positive image and reputation; additionally, there are aspects of green meetings and events that can save money. Your event app, for example, enables events to go paperless by acting as an event program, digital map, and a platform to hold session materials like presentations and speaker bios.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

However, APEX/ASTM Environmentally Sustainable Event Standards or ASTM Green Meeting Standards (the short form) was conceptualized in order to help other event planners to understand the kind of practices that should be put to use to organize a sustainable meeting and reduce event waste. Meeting Venue. Transportation .

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Event planning is no small feat, especially when it comes to corporate meetings and functions. Also, remember to mix up groups frequently so people meet new contacts. Keynote speakers on future trends An impactful keynote speaker should do more than present data—they need to tell a compelling story that motivates action.

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Event Ideas Food and Beverage Events Speakers 195

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. Her father had cerebral palsy, which brought its own needs.

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Transportation 2024 Contracts Speakers 98

Attendease

APRIL 14, 2023

By sending well-crafted marketing emails you can regularly check-in with your audience, increase registrations , secure sponsorships and speakers, and grow your brand visibility. Follow the steps in this guide and you’ll be able to put together a solid email strategy to meet your event goals. Let’s begin!

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Social Tables

AUGUST 13, 2021

Host “crawls” and provide students with transportation. Partner with local transportation services to host museum event crawls, garden crawls, or market crawls. Recruit popular speakers or host TED Talks. Regularly invite former students back to meet and speak with current students.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Event planners, speakers and attendees all saw their calendars cleared out last March, returning slowly with virtual events and only now showing a glimmer of hope for the return of live conferences. The best emcees energize the crowd, keep them attentive and get them excited for the next speaker. The Best Speakers.

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Expo Pass

APRIL 14, 2021

We’ve all been in a Zoom meeting or virtual event where, at some point, looking at the screen becomes just plain exhausting. A new app called Spot helps people set up voice calls so that they can have meetings while out on a walk, or at the beach, or the park, or pretty much anywhere. This is the Zoom fatigue. Walk and talk!

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Attendease

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Next, build a realistic event budget—factor in venue, food and beverage, A/V, staffing, speakers, promotion, etc. For physicians, highlight CME credit opportunities, renowned speakers, and insights into emerging treatment. Lastly, gather attendee feedback through post-event surveys and meetings. Clear objectives are crucial.

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Healthcare Event Ideas Food and Beverage Social Media 195

GEVME

JUNE 11, 2019

In this way, you can confirm the date up to 6 months in advance (large annual events, dinners, various training sessions), confirm the date and venue–meeting space/accommodation (sign contract and provide deposit), confirm keynote speakers (confirm bio/photo for publicity), and engage secure sponsorship. 3-4 months before the event.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

In order to carry out a targeted search for a venue, it is first necessary to determine the general conditions and criteria that a given venue must meet. Also think over transportation and other logistical requirements. Keep in mind that there may always be competition for a certain venue, so do not take too long making your decision.

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Food and Beverage Venues Transportation Contracts 166

PCMA Convene

MARCH 30, 2021

When several conferences that were booked to meet in person in Richmond, Virginia, in the first quarter of 2021 were moved online, their organizers asked the CVB to brainstorm creative ways to make the destination a part of their virtual program, said Liana Acevedo, CMP, senior convention services manager for Richmond Region Tourism.

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