Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

She is co-chair of Events Industry Council’s Meeting and Event Design Group Covid-19 Business Recovery Task Force and now consults leading companies on their return to events approach. Any interruption to pre-planning or on-site execution that disrupts an event is a risk,” Warwick said. Defining Risk.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 3, 2024

We know how hard it can be to find great events to attend, so we’ve made it easier for you. In this post, you’ll find a comprehensive list of the most important event industry conferences that every event professional should attend this year. Don’t see your 2024 conference for event planners on this page?

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

Lesson 2: Managing an Institutional Events Program Rachel Andrews, head of global events for Cvent, presented planners with the framework of her organization’s 30-person events division that coordinates more than 700 large, mid-sized, and small in-person and online meetings each year. Everyone has help along the way.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Tim Simpson and Liz Smith, both from Maritz Global Events, speak during their Convening Leaders 2022 session, “Transforming Event Experiences: How to Deliver Meaningful Human-to-Human Moments.”. Simpson hasn’t yet arrived at a standard definition of what human-to-human design means for the events industry, he said.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 6, 2022

Megan Finnell, CMP, director, meetings & conferences, MGMA, and Tim Simpson, brand & engagement chief strategist for Maritz Global Events’ Design Studio, speak to EduCon attendees Monday during their session. But after spending $120,000 on a party, the event’s networking scores went down again, she said.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

The 1,700 attendees checking in live at Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Conference ( WEC ) at Moscone Center in San Francisco this week were treated to a performance in three acts designed to provide “perspective,” “approach” and “action,” according to Paul Van Deventer, MPI president and CEO. Forward Looking.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2021

We’re now firmly on the road to Mandalay Bay and can’t wait to welcome back the business event community to IMEX America,” said Carina Bauer , CEO of IMEX Group, when we talked in mid-August. Early on, Bauer’s team decided the event would not be virtual or hybrid. 9-11 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. In-Person Focused.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

We encourage every event planner to mark their calendars for the following 35 events and conferences in 2020. We know how hard it can be to find great events to attend, so we’ve made it easier for you. Attending these conferences will allow you to learn more about the events industry and meet other event professionals.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Join us for an insightful discussion on how Interprefy is transforming the world of localization at global events and conferences. Learn how Interprefy’s cutting-edge technology is helping event planners break down language barriers and create truly inclusive experiences for all attendees, regardless of language or location.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2021

The announcement yesterday that London-based virtual streaming giant Hopin was purchasing the physical event services company Boomset was another step in the direction of an end-to-end hybrid meeting solution. Our goal is to empower event managers to succeed with any event format,” the company said in a post. Is Bigger Better?

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Maritz Global Events

JUNE 27, 2019

Chances are good that your event is not the only one of its kind. That means your potential attendees may have to pick your event or another, which also means someone wins and someone loses. How does a person choose which event they will attend if they can only pick one? A Tale of Two Events. The Takeaway.

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Maritz Global Events

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Merely knowing what attendee churn is and why it happens isn’t enough. You need to be able to stop it from killing your event’s future. As we know, attendee churn is your event’s failure to retain guests year over year. Stop Attendee Churn from Happening in the First Place.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Ready to dive straight in?

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 28, 2020

Post authored by Rachel Stephan, Event Marketing Strategist, sensov/ event marketing. For many associations, events are key strategies for member outreach and growth. To increase event attendance, yearly conferences must consistently achieve their goals for growth and evolution. Good design. Willingness to change.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

Looking for an event or experiential marketing agency in 2024? Check out this comprehensive list of the best event agencies in the United States and Canada. of event organizers believe that events are the most critical marketing channel for achieving business goals, and 75.9% Want to see your event agency in this list?

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2023

discussions to a “Belong-a-palooza” to a filmmaker workshop, fresh topics will complement evergreen sessions such as event contracting and meeting security, for a lively educational agenda. Coordinating the behemoth task is Tahira Endean, head of programming and a self-described “total event nerd.” From generative A.I

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Maritz Global Events

DECEMBER 18, 2018

In this edition of The VIP Lounge podcast, we’re thrilled to showcase an interview with David Peckinpaugh, President of Maritz Global Events. Our chat with David starts with a closer look at his career journey, as he shares more about what he enjoys about the events industry. Then it’s on to Experience Design.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 1, 2023

The 957-room Pullman Paris Montparnasse, host of Accor’s 2023 Global Meeting Exchange, is the new flagship property of the revamped Pullman brand, which represents Accor’s increased focus on meetings hotels. Attendees could try out ReLounge’s therapeutic loungers, which aim to relieve back pain, at the GME’s on-site Wellbeing Garden.

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Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 15, 2019

It only takes a few minutes of perusing news headlines to grasp how important event security is in this day and age. Safety and security is one of the biggest issues we have in our business currently and people are talking about it continually,” said Ben Goedegebuure, Vice President, Global General Manager of Maritz Global Events.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 21, 2023

With belonging, attendees feel comfortable and connected as a result of being accepted and supported. Thought leaders relate that statistic to meetings: Attendees who have a sense of connection and belonging are more likely to return, they say. Reflecting on the APA 2023 event, which took place from August 3 to 5 in Washington, D.C.,

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Maritz Global Events

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Meeting and event professionals gained a ton of insights in 2019. We countdown the favorites over the past year and how they can help your event move forward. From examining different options to spatial design, from social media to the over-50 crowd, there was a lot of accessible content that event professionals found helpful.

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Maritz Global Events

MAY 16, 2019

The term “experience design” is thrown around a lot in the meetings and events industry. But does everyone who uses it truly understand how to apply the concept to their events? But that doesn’t mean overhauling your entire event. . But the implementation of experience design should be purposeful and intentional.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Ready to dive straight in?

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Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 8, 2019

The full version of this article was originally published in the Maritz Global Events Blog. When we ask clients about their event challenges, we frequently hear: “Every year it becomes harder and harder to top last year’s event.”. At Maritz Global Events, we face the same challenge. Consider Space Design.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 13, 2022

The AIME Knowledge Program session started by proposing to remove the term hybrid from our event vocabulary altogether! Because some would argue that having content designed for a face-to-face event delivered online, is not doing anyone any favours. Consider paid subscriptions for non-members and non-attendees.

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Maritz Global Events

APRIL 9, 2019

You’ve no doubt heard many stories about the power of experience design and how it can change the trajectory of events. Taylor’s story doesn’t begin like most event or meeting professionals. Taylor—along with Hubtag—had made a name for himself in the esports and live events market. Meet Taylor Ward.

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Maritz Global Events

MARCH 3, 2020

Post authored by Rachel Stephan, Event Marketing Strategist, sensov/ event marketing. A lot goes into crafting the ultimate event experience. Putting a successful event together means a lot of moving parts. There are a lot of things event planners need to be ready for. Event Planner Challenges.

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Maritz Global Events

MARCH 5, 2019

To win the hearts, minds, and loyal attendance for your event crowd, event professionals will need to set aside the predictable “Rinse & Repeat” playbook and serve attendees a few new experiences they won’t expect. Did you notice that this is a conversation where you—the event organizer—aren’t as visible?

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Maritz Global Events

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

The investment to design remarkable live event experiences is steep and getting steeper – not to mention the countless hours (and dollars) spent in hopes of acquiring new attendees. As time passes, event discoveries and connections start to fade away. Why Event Online Communities Matter – Especially in Today’s Busy World.

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Maritz Global Events

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Do you need to find new sources of income for your events? 33% sponsored an email blast to the attendee list. 31% bought an ad that went on the event or organization’s website. One of the challenges with multiple logos on printed signage or a banner is attendees consider it to be ‘logo soup.’. Sell refund protection.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 15, 2020

The 8-Phases of a Successful Event is an outstanding blueprint for mapping out steps (large & small) you can take to improve event experiences across their entire event journey – before, during, and after the live event. This stage follows the taxing ARRIVING phase, where guests travel to your event destination.

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Maritz Global Events

MAY 2, 2019

There’s big news for event marketers from Edison Research in their latest Infinite Dial study: Podcasts have now achieved 50 percent reach. As event marketing experts seek out richer digital channels to connect and convince their audiences to attend their events, podcasts offer a smooth and seamless way to reach busy professionals on the go.

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Maritz Global Events

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Marriott and the PCMA Foundation joined forces, along with Fahrenheit 212, to update research on top trends impacting meetings and events. Research findings were shared earlier this year in a fascinating report: The Future of Meetings and Events. Five overarching event trends were identified in this report: Emotional Intelligence.

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Maritz Global Events

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

It’s no longer a secret: hackathons are quickly becoming utilized to generate new ideas and spark event innovation across the industry. People attendee’s events to learn from one another and network. If I’m sponsoring an event, I want to be associated with something that is experience-driven. Yeah, We Can Sponsor That.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 7, 2019

In just a few short years, VidCon has become a wildly popular event. But get this – VidCon attendance is exploding, growing from 12,000 attendees a few years ago to more than 30,000 raving fans at their 2018 event. VidCon’s Success Formula for a Thriving Event. But how did they create such a successful strategy?

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 3, 2020

At last year’s conference, PCMA opened itself up to outside observation from the team at Steelcase, led by Kim Condon, Event Strategist, and Tom Condon, Event Design Director, and their group of scientists. “Sometimes, you lose perspective on what’s really happening at your event,” said Kim.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 30, 2019

What planner doesn’t want a perfect event? However, here at Endless, we want nothing more to help you put together the best events you possibly can. So today, we’re breaking down the three elements that lead to a perfect event outcome. Press play and join us on this amazing journey towards the perfect event outcome!

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