DCI

JULY 15, 2021

With the rise of virtual connections and the decrease of PR budgets, how should PR professionals conduct media missions moving forward? It may be time to nix the desk-side appointments (outbound media missions). Prefer In-Person Media Missions? In-person media missions are comfortable and familiar, we get it.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The All In toolkit is a resource for progress in the meetings and events industry “Honest and authentic engagement around difference ultimately drives inclusion.” Partnering with Google has empowered ADCOLOR to reach more organizations in the marketing and events industry and raise awareness about the importance of DEI.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2024

When meeting in one of the culturally richest cities in the world, it only makes sense to embrace the depth of sensory touchstones to create a three-day journey everyone will remember. When we meet individuals where they are, we take the risk of seeing each person as a human being who sometimes makes mistakes in the moment, just as we do.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

Events, meetings and conferences today are supported by digital event platforms that make it possible for companies to seamlessly connect with people across the globe and deliver more engaging and immersive experiences than ever before. With more than 310 million smartphone users in the U.S.

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Marketing Marketing Social Media Advertising 264

Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2023

How the industry is celebrating and what you can do to support March 30 th marks Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) 2023 and there is more excitement than ever. Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is giving a live broadcast from 6 a.m. is the topic at hand. is the topic at hand.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Smart Meetings Florida Experience elevated the gathering at every turn. Smart Meetings CEO Marin Bright The precise mixture of authentic connections, elevated experiences and innovative ideas is Smart Meetings CEO Marin Bright’s recipe for making everyone feel at home when they come together to get business done.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Take a moment to improve your mental health and your meetings will reap the rewards Meeting professionals are some of the busiest people out there. If you’re a hardworking meeting professional, chances are that you experience stress more than you’d like to. For many, being busy means being stressed.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2024

What to expect at Business Events Industry Week 2024 The meetings and events industry calendar is a crowded place, filled with must-attend association conferences, regional gatherings and our own projects, especially in the summer and fall. April 8-11 to incorporate the spirit of Global Meetings Industry Day in the festivities.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Industry growth and a positive outlook is the 2024 theme American Express GBT Meetings & Events showcased its 13th annual “ Global Meetings and Events Forecast ” at IMEX America 2023. Internal meetings were the most scrutinized event type in 2019, Tejado recalled, but now it’s as if the pendulum has swung the other way around.

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DCI

DECEMBER 2, 2021

With such a fragmented media landscape, destination marketing organizations (DMOs) are asking whether or not a media room is still needed on their destination website. It may seem like travel journalists will just use a search engine or social media to research their stories. Why Question a Media Room?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2023

How to kick up the empathy and excitement-quotient at events Smart Meetings Extraordinary Texas Event at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin brought leadership strategies, technology innovations, experiential gifting and fun F&B ideas from the award-winning magazine to life for three days and we are sharing the aha moments with you.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

We sat down with the Maritz team to ask what top event technology trends they see for 2024 and how they will fundamentally change the meeting professional’s job. It will automatically plan their agenda and get them booked on a flight and with a hotel that will meet their specific needs. It will also be interactive.

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DCI

OCTOBER 21, 2021

As travel PR and destination marketing professionals start to shape their 2022 strategy, we hear them ask frequently, “So, what do travel media want now?”. For travel PR professionals and destinations, collaborating with the media and understanding what’s next for them is key to success. So, what do travel media want now?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Jack Macleod For the last 15-20 years, green meetings and organized gatherings aimed at minimizing negative impacts on the environment have been a concept, but in 2020, after the Covid-19 pandemic, they became a widespread topic in the events industry. Trade shows have been a crucial aspect of the business world for centuries.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 28, 2016

These 40, follow-worthy social media influencers are highly engaged, limitless resources that are quick to share helpful content to help you succeed and grow your business. Meetings & Events. Meetings & Events. Tahira Endean tweets about the intersection of experiential, immersive meeting design and technology.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2016

This blog written exclusively for Social Tables by Vanessa LaClair , CMP, Event and Social Media Marketing Specialist for the Independent Power Producers of New York, Inc. Just about a year and a half ago, I posted a blog on the personal and professional journey of gaining the CMP designation. Of course, it doesn’t happen overnight.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2016

This blog written exclusively for Social Tables by Vanessa LaClair , CMP, Event and Social Media Marketing Specialist for the Independent Power Producers of New York, Inc. Just about a year and a half ago, I posted a blog on the personal and professional journey of gaining the CMP designation. Of course, it doesn’t happen overnight.

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Meeting Consulting Preparation Certification 60

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Jacqueline Whitmore As the frequency of business events continues to expand, many meeting professionals may find themselves in an uncertain social limbo navigating what is now acceptable to do at a cocktail party. What are the current expectations of a dress code for business meetings? To handshake, or not to handshake?

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Meeting Fashion Social Media Technology 264

Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2023

What the impact of a younger generation means for the future of the meeting industry No two generations are the same. Smart Meeting spoke with Ken Holsinger, senior vice president of strategy at the event management company Freeman, to pinpoint how data can be used to enhance the event experience for all ages.

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DCI

JANUARY 27, 2022

The “most wanted” media targets for destination marketing organizations often include the same travel-oriented titles… Afar , Condé Nast Traveler and Travel+Leisure. But today’s best lifestyle media provide a wealth of new avenues through which to engage prospective visitors. . Luxury Lifestyle.

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Motivation Excellence

APRIL 1, 2024

Meet Claire Urness, from our Performance Management team! I am always working on becoming a better version of myself both personally and professionally. This month, our theme for social media is Carbon Footprint Awareness. Read on and watch our short video to learn more about Claire! What do you like about your job?

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Social Media Incentives Management Media 206

Smart Meetings

JUNE 1, 2023

Sausalito, California —Smart Meetings, the premier media brand and leading choice for meeting professionals, is delighted to reveal the winners of the 2023 Smart Stars Awards. Smart Meetings is the leading media company and the most trusted resource for meeting professionals.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 1, 2023

Sausalito, California —Smart Meetings, the premier media brand and leading choice for meeting professionals, is delighted to reveal the winners of the 2023 Smart Stars Awards. Smart Meetings is the leading media company and the most trusted resource for meeting professionals.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Event profs can plan conventions, exhibitions, corporate events, meetings, fundraisers, weddings, and other events. DES (Digital Event Strategist) by PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association) . CSEP (Certified Special Events Professional) by ILEA (International Live Events Association) .

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Preparation Event Planning Certification Human Resources 334

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 26, 2022

To learn what meeting professionals value most as the industry emerges in the post-Covid world of gathering, Caesars Entertainment launched its Caesars Entertainment Remastered Tour— showcasing the company’s largest reinvestment year having spent hundreds of millions in 2022 on upgrading their venues across the U.S.

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Entertainment Social Media Venue Planner 246

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The definition of “risk” has grown beyond the traditional definitions of financial, operational, reputational and security issues meeting professionals checked off their list as they prepared to bring people together in days of old. Defining Risk. Risk categories include financial, operational, reputational and security/safety.

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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. Seeking Support Looking to more experienced professionals for mentorship can take many forms. I was in college.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Every event professional understands that events are a form of marketing – especially in a B2B and B2C world. Its loyal attendees come year after year, enjoying space to meet and network, and learn about the newest technologies and innovations. Once the event is over, event professionals consider their jobs done.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

Sheridan President and CEO of Meet Boston and co-chair, Meetings Mean Business Coalition What does the official end of Covid mean for the meetings industry? Is the events industry more prepared for a future emergency? We asked three industry leaders for their perspectives on where we have been and where we are going.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

New at Frankfurt was a Listening Lab staffed by trained coaches where people could book 20 minutes to talk about personal or business issues with professional listeners instructed to ask probing questions. Even the biggest conferences are always looking for ways to improve. We are always looking to learn and adapt.”. Focused Learning.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

While travel numbers continue to grow, the events industry has been forever changed since Covid stopped the world in 2019 and giving back to the community is a priority for the travel, hospitality and event professionals as we enter the new year. Starting IPW 2022 with a Green Bang: Tourism Cares Pledges $10,000 to IDEAS for Us.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 7, 2024

It’s time to ignite your networking game with innovative corporate event ideas that will leave a lasting impact on your professional development. Are you tired of attending the same boring networking events that feel more like a chore than an opportunity to connect with others in your industry? Let’s dive in!

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Avoiding wellness washing and incorporating holistic well-being into meetings Wellness is on every planner’s mind these days—with it, come concerns of “wellness washing.” A group of professionals with expertise in wellness—its nuances, scope and impact—gathered for a recent Smart Meetings webinar, “How to Avoid Wellness Washing.”

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DCI

JUNE 21, 2021

Within the United States, vaccination rates have excited travelers and the media is looking to give them the information and stories they want to explore again this year. Moving forward, destination marketers and travel PR professionals need to understand what the travel media needs to accomplish these goals. We beat COVID!”.

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Media Travel Travel Remote 57

Smart Meetings

APRIL 1, 2022

How do you make virtual meetings immersive? Can a hybrid meeting deliver the same—or more—impact than a contained ballroom? Rachel Moore, senior director of social and broadcast media, Hubilo. Meeting professionals have the power of data. When does a webinar cross the line into an experience?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 1, 2022

How do you make virtual meetings immersive? Can a hybrid meeting deliver the same—or more—impact than a contained ballroom? Rachel Moore, senior director of social and broadcast media, Hubilo. Meeting professionals have the power of data. When does a webinar cross the line into an experience?

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Audience Technology Technology Panel 246

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Go Australia” by promoting the country as “a friendly, welcoming and enticing place” to meet. The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) is coming to Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre in February of 2023 for its 30th anniversary with 3,000 meetings industry attendees, reported Silke Calder, AIME event director.

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