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The “Why” Is the Most Important Aspect Of Event Design

Maritz Global Events

“Great experience design is rooted in empathy,” according to Tim Simpson , brand & engagement strategist at Maritz Global Events (MGE). Event Design Comes Down to 4 Attendee Types. Understanding and delivering on what that mix is at the persona or even individual level will add great value to your event design.

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Major Events Firm Pushes Hard on Sustainability Certification

MeetingsNet

After one big effort in August, nearly six times as many Maritz Global Events employees are certified in event sustainability. Over the past year, a handful of employees at Maritz Global Events, Fenton, Mo., had earned their SEPC.

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3 Lessons for Planners from Global Meetings Industry Day

MeetingsNet

Organizations around the world, including Meeting Professionals International, Professional Convention Management Association, hoteliers, and various destinations, mark GMID with in-person gatherings for networking and learning. First is artificial intelligence’s increasing application in pre-event, on-site, and post-event meeting elements.

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How to Test Your Assumptions About What Your Audience Really Wants — and Why You Should

Convene by PCMA

Megan Finnell, CMP, director, meetings & conferences, MGMA, and Tim Simpson, brand & engagement chief strategist for Maritz Global EventsDesign 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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Can One Virtual Meeting Platform Rule Them All?

Smart Meetings

Or will a lack of choice force event designers to compromise to fit into the box? Some compare the dynamic happening in event tech to the proliferation of social media apps settled into the big four: Facebook/Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin, Google/YouTube. One of the needs begging for a solution is virtual networking.

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The Ultimate Guide to Conferences for Event Planners in 2024

Bizzaboo

In this post, you’ll find a comprehensive list of the most important event industry conferences that every event professional should attend this year. Attending these conferences will allow you to learn more about the events industry and meet other event professionals. 2024 NACE Evolve Conference Jan.

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How to Build a Risk Assessment Checklist

Smart Meetings

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. That includes the real possibility that audiovisual components, registration sites and mobile apps will not work as designed.

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