Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

What can meeting planners learn from these classics? Just like in rom-coms the wallflowers sometimes blossom into the most valuable participants in a meeting with a little encouragement. Avoid similar dramas by being clear on dress codes in your advance communications so they can pack appropriately. You’d be surprised!

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Brought to you by: At the start of the pandemic, businesses across the globe were forced to move all in-person meetings and events online. This transition was so abrupt that many organizations did so without understanding, acknowledging, or discussing the ins and outs of virtual meeting etiquette with their teams. Look at Ease.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

From the Professional Women in Advocacy Summit to the ASACC National Student Advocacy Conference, hundreds of organizations are looking to get people engaged and motivated. focused on training advocates to meet with congressional offices and advocate for legislation. Read More: How to Harness the Lasting Power of Virtual Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The return to in-person meetings has been trending over the last year. This is expected to continue well into 2023, according to a new report, “ 2023 Global Meetings and Events Forecast ,” by American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT). More Meetings. Greater Meeting Spend. for conferences and tradeshows and 4.2%

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Smart Meetings heard from industry leaders as they shared what they are grateful for—in their lives, as well as in their illustrious careers. At AME, we start each board meeting by sharing gratitude. I am grateful that they are at our events and part of our organization. I appreciate that we take the time to do this.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After two years of testing streaming platforms, meeting professionals are asking for more comprehensive solutions and a number of event technology companies have risen to the challenge. How it impacts you: Automated back-end processes allow you to better manage speakers, sponsors, staff and meetings. Cadmium: Lead Retrieval Solution.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2022

To survive pandemic-related disruptions in the midst of a turbulent economy, associations have to incorporate constructive feedback from stakeholders about the quality of their meetings product. This results in communication gaps between executives and members. The meeting atmosphere was initially tense. Getting Active Feedback.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2021

Those stressful last-minute gyrations were just one of the issues addressed in Smart Meetings ’ latest webinar, “ Vital Lessons from Covid-era Medical Meetings ,” led by Kara Ferguson, meeting planner for American Society of Anesthesiologists , and Katie Bohrer, CEO of event design company Onwardly. Protocols Communication.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Concise communication and teamwork heralds a successful event Editor’s Note: Putting an event together is a lot of work. Read More : Oakland: A City Rooted in Community Solution: This required good communication internally and externally. Putting on a multi-day annual event is a higher level undertaking. AV, furniture etc.);

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2023

As with most organizations, the answer can be distilled down to one word: Leadership. We’ve asked our unions to participate in this review effort as well, and likewise we are in regular communication with our Board of Directors. “As Actually, in our case, it’s three words: Lack of leadership.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

But with news of the Omicron variant changing day-to-day, conference organizers and sponsors are using the skills they’ve acquired in Covid times: flexibility and leveraging virtual options to replace some face-to-face experiences. Hybrid meeting programs offer a silver lining. See also : Meeting Safety Trends in 2022.

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ADMEI

APRIL 24, 2024

Communicate well from the first moment. If you’re communicating with your attendees via email, you can send tailored content to first-time guests to help them know what to expect and feel welcomed before they even arrive. You can even connect each match before the event begins so that they can make a plan to meet once they arrive.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Destination Celebration at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center brought together Destinations International and PCMA members last week to celebrate partnerships being formed by meeting professionals everywhere. In response, the Destination Marketing Organization ( DMO ) model is changing. Conscious Inclusion.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2022

“We understand the importance of connection; we understand the importance of culture,” said David Peckinpaugh, Maritz president and CEO, reflecting on meetings’ return to F2F (face-to-face) amid dawning young talent during our Smart Chat Live! last week, “How to Nurture the Next Generation of Meeting Professionals.”.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Read More : The Overlooked RFP Asks That Could Save The Planet Effective event planning is built on the pillars of clear leadership, efficient communication, budget awareness, timely initiation of plans, and strict adherence to deadlines. It’s essential to appoint a designated leader who can make executive decisions.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

Held this year on Thursday, April 11, Global Meetings Industry Day is “an international day of advocacy showcasing the undeniable value that business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences, and conventions bring to people, businesses, and communities,” according to the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2022

It seems like not so long ago that everyone was talking about the death of meetings and conventions. But as we begin to inch ever closer to a new normal, it’s clear that meetings are making a comeback in 2022—with a few changes of course. How Covid-19 Impacted Large-Scale Meetings and Conventions. Let’s dive in.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Mentorships, transparency and white whales For meeting planners new to the industry, experience and connections are the glue that holds the universe together and ultimately provides the tools for current and future success. Everyone wants a meeting right now. We asked meeting planners whether they saw any value in their connection. “As

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

Organizing a corporate event can be a difficult and stressful task. Additionally, staying organized and utilizing resources such as experienced professionals can help you ensure that all aspects of the event are properly taken care of. You can download free charts that contain a timeline for what should be done and when.

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Eventtia

MARCH 21, 2023

In other words, apart from offering flawless event experiences to your attendees, you also have to build a plan on how you’ll communicate with customers efficiently. In this article, we’ll explore the role of communication in maximizing the benefits of events. You can conduct workshops in person or virtually.

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Creative Group Inc

AUGUST 25, 2023

You could have the best incentive program ever, but if you don’t build effective communications to build some excitement, your results could be lackluster. Energize and inspire your audience with teaser communications. Teaser communications give your team a thrilling taste of what’s to come.

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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. Long-term, we are attempting to fuse virtual and physical together so it is organic.”.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

With new technologies emerging and the go-to tools becoming clearer, many organizers now have a blueprint for creating an effective and engaging event despite the changed environment. Here are three ways meeting professionals can benefit from recent technological developments to future-proof their events post-pandemic. Take Recordings.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A special message in advance of Global Meetings Industry Day 2023 As we approach Global Meetings Industry Day 2023 on March 30, we’re going to talk a lot about the economic value of meetings. Facing renewed economic uncertainty, that’s an important message for any organization. Don’t know everyone’s sentiments?

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 27, 2022

Almost every aspect of event setup takes longer on site as the business events industry moves forward with fewer workers — so organizers need to prepare their staff members for possible challenges. In our experience, nearly every meeting service provider is short-staffed and plagued by last-minute no-shows or insufficiently skilled workers.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2024

When it comes to the esteemed industry designation, Connell says, “It’s not just receiving letters behind your name; it relates to understanding how organizations work and the impact that each individual can bring to the overall health of the company.” Events are everywhere; and event planners play an integral role in any and every industry.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Based on survey results from corporate managers, a newly released report from Harvard Business Review Analytic Services makes the case for more in-person meetings among coworkers to strengthen an organization’s top line and bottom line.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2022

Where better than the home of the five-time NFL Champion Dallas Cowboys—AT&T Stadium—to meet for an intense day of education, inspiration and fun? Smart Meetings one-day Regional Experience took the personalized meetings to Arlington, Texas, for VIP access to a venue full of special spaces. Culture Shock. Daren Martin.

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Gavel International

APRIL 12, 2022

Reading Time: 6 minutes Excellent verbal communication is a key characteristic of a good leader and a core leadership function. Effective leadership and communication are like a glove in a hand. Effective communication is an essential skill for achieving success in all areas of life, whether personal or professional.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 25, 2021

Destination DC’s Connected Community initiative helps organizers planning events in DC to connect with community partners to develop programs aligned with their mission and values. Have you considered how your next business events can not only communicate—but demonstrate—your organization’s mission and values?

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

The final step in the event management process is a follow-up meeting after the event to discuss the event’s overall ROI, attendee and sponsor feedback, and make the necessary readjustments to the overarching event strategy. Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared. Event apps.

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Creative Group Inc

JULY 27, 2021

Communication is a powerful tool that can have an enormous impact on the success of any program or organization. Effective communication can increase employee engagement, boost workplace productivity, and even drive business growth. Conversely, poor communication can have damaging effects.). Let’s get creative.

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Gavel International

MARCH 13, 2023

They are driven by a strong desire to improve themselves, create a stronger workforce and produce organization growth. This allows effective leaders to understand how people work, how they communicate, what motivates them, and what they expect from themselves (as well as the workplace) so that they can be supported.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 2, 2023

Nikki Bibbero , owner and event manager, Bibbero Meetings and Events “The best part of my job is the positive impact I can leave on the event industry in the U.K. Even though I’m remote and the majority of the team is in London or California, there is a strong sense of community.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

With new technologies emerging and the go-to tools becoming clearer, many organizers now have a blueprint for creating an effective and engaging event despite the changed environment. Here are three ways meeting professionals can benefit from recent technological developments to future-proof their events post-pandemic. Take Recordings.

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Gavel International

MARCH 25, 2024

Reading Time: 7 minutes Success in event and meeting planning involves thoughtful and thorough preparation, which is why having an experienced and prepared meeting planner makes all the difference. Meeting planners are the architects behind every seamless and impactful professional gathering.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 19, 2021

Someone has to pay dues, be in good standing and meet specific standards according to the association in order to become and remain a member. If these standards aren’t met, then the organization intentionally removes or suspends the person. More : DEI Resources for Meeting Planners. Helpful Questions.

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