Techsytalk

JANUARY 23, 2017

Unless your company is already financially sound, you’re probably going to heavily rely on corporate sponsorship for funding your event. Unfortunately, acquiring sponsorship isn’t as easy as just sending out a request via email. Sponsors are bombarded with dozens of request letters hardly different from your own. Here are six secrets to up your prospects of securing sponsorship and cultivating a long-term relationship with event sponsors. 1.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 25, 2017

Crises happen to the best of us – that’s life. In the events industry, there are many small details that go into the perfect event, so it should come as no surprise that things could possibly go awry here and there. Despite the fear of something going wrong, the best way to address a crisis is to prepare for it in advance. In some cases, that means avoiding the issue entirely while, in other cases, it means having a crisis response plan ready should something happen.

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MeetingPool

JANUARY 26, 2017

Regardless of the color of your collar, there’s no doubt that you’re in a crunch for time. According to a 2014 Gallup poll, adults employed full time in the United States reported working an average of 47 hours per week, which equates to nearly six days a week. That’s a lot of time spent trying […].

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 27, 2017

Hannah Kinnersley. Don’t let a series of unfortunate events derail your conference. Don’t let a series of unfortunate events derail your conference. Thorough and appropriate contract coverage is a must. read more.

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TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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Techsytalk

JANUARY 26, 2017

Just before all the inauguration craziness in Washington, D.C., I had the opportunity to spend a weekend at the very newly renovated Washington Marriott Georgetown. You may have seen me posting about my experience there on Twitter and Facebook with their Marriott Reward Points program (I’m a sucker for free points – ha!). From meeting space to rooms, they just completed a $28Million renovation and the results of their work was easy to see from the moment you stepped into the hotel.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 21, 2017

Let’s dive into ten of the most famous event planning companies, from around the world. Bassett Events – Toronto. Led by Jennifer Bassett, Bassett Events has more than 15 years in the industry. Private parties, charitable events, and weddings; Bassett will always bring an “element of surprise”. They will do the design, set-up the location, invite the guests… even find the talent wanted in the event.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 24, 2017

On the slate for planners in 2017: Tech integration, collaboration, positioning your meeting to take advantage of emerging industries, and thinking differently. read more.

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MeetingPool

JANUARY 26, 2017

Regardless of the color of your collar, there’s no doubt that you’re in a crunch for time. According to a 2014 Gallup poll, adults employed full time in the United States reported working an average of 47 hours per week, which equates to nearly six days a week. That’s a lot of time spent trying […].

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Social Tables

JANUARY 23, 2017

There are a lot of things to consider when starting an event coordinating business, but I wanted to take some time to detail out a few key pieces that were vital to me researching and starting a successful event business! 1. Make sure to research and build a solid business plan! I can’t tell you how many small businesses and events fail because the founder(s) didn’t put together a business plan in advance.

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BizBash

JANUARY 25, 2017

The Oscar nominations were announced Tuesday. But how many folks actually saw the awards contenders on the big screen? As popular.

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The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

MeetingsNet

JANUARY 24, 2017

By Hannah Kinnersley. Attention span, learning goals, and learning styles are all factors to consider when planning your event. read more.

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MeetingPool

JANUARY 27, 2017

Just a month into Q1 for 2017 and while a lot is happening politically, there’s not too much news just yet from the event space (with a few exceptions). Instead, there seems to be an overall feeling of revving up and preparation for new things and potential shifts. In any case, there are many indicators […].

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Social Tables

JANUARY 25, 2017

In any professional environment, it’s the combination of radically different opinions that often lead to the best results. However, in some cases, those differing opinions come with differing personalities which can bring tension to any situation. In the events industry, this can be especially distressing if it starts to get in the way of progress. With this in mind, it is essential for all event professionals to work with one another to ensure a smooth and seamless planning process for the clie

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BizBash

JANUARY 24, 2017

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 26, 2017

Meetings matter now more than ever. Here's how planners can ensure they meet the needs of today’s participants. read more.

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MeetingPool

JANUARY 27, 2017

Just a month into Q1 for 2017 and while a lot is happening politically, there’s not too much news just yet from the event space (with a few exceptions). Instead, there seems to be an overall feeling of revving up and preparation for new things and potential shifts. In any case, there are many indicators […].

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 24, 2017

Call this my “I went sailing in the Caribbean and all I came home with were some goofy meeting-planning analogies that I feel compelled to share” post. read more.

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BizBash

JANUARY 27, 2017

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JANUARY 23, 2017

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BizBash

JANUARY 26, 2017

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BizBash

JANUARY 23, 2017

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BizBash

JANUARY 25, 2017

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JANUARY 26, 2017

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JANUARY 26, 2017

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BizBash

JANUARY 26, 2017

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BizBash

JANUARY 25, 2017

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JANUARY 24, 2017

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