Services With A Smile

Perhaps fearing that there really is no such thing as “free”—and that all no-cost services carry a debt in some shape or form

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A Meetings Cost-Saving Primer

With minimal budget increases year over year, and hotel fees and surcharges increasing exponentially, meeting professionals are tasked to do “more

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Negotiating Speakers Fees

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How to Start an Influencer Marketing Program for Your Conference

Influencer marketing is a bit of a buzzword right now. With good reason. It can help planners expand their events’ promotional effort and

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COVID-19: Complete List of Coverage - New Content

COVID-19 is affecting all of us in every aspect of life, and is most likely making your job more difficult in ways many of us may never have imagined

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Top Reasons to Choose Universal Resort Orlando for Your Next Event

Looking for top-tier hotels, magical theme parks, wondrous entertainment and delectable dining to delight and awe attendees?

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Deidre Young, CMP, CGMP

Deidre Young, CMP, CGMPSenior Conference Manager/Project ManagerAFYA, Inc. Laurel, Md. Do you find that your booking window (the time

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Sandy Biback, CMP, CMM

Sandy Biback, CMP, CMMPrincipalImagination+Meeting Planners Inc.Toronto Do you find that your booking window is increasing or shrinking recently

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Strategic Partners

 As the meeting planning profession continues to evolve, so do its strategic responsibilities. More and more, corporate meeting planners are

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Strategic Partners

 As the meeting planning profession continues to evolve, so do its strategic responsibilities. More and more, corporate meeting planners are

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Strategic Partners

 As the meeting planning profession continues to evolve, so do its strategic responsibilities. More and more, corporate meeting planners are

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Donna West

Donna WestIndependent Meeting Planner and Travel ConsultantDW Consulting & Lighthouse Travel & ToursSanta Clara, Calif. Do you find that

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Negotiating Speaker Fees

Professional speaker Laura Stack, who goes by the moniker "The Productivity PRO",

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Key Considerations for Planning a Virtual Association Meeting

The coronavirus pandemic, and with it the cessation of face-to-face events, has caused many meetings and events planners to consider holding virtual

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Don’t Fall Victim to a Cyberattack or Data Security Breach!

In the current environment of data breaches and cyberattacks, no organization, however large or small, is immune, so all need to be prepared with an

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How Augmented Reality Is Shaping Meetings and Exhibitions

Jim Spellos, president of Meeting U, explains how augmented reality

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The Benefits of 'Quiet Rooms' And Why You Should Have One at Your Next Event

If you’ve been to a meeting or conference lately, you might have noticed an unfamiliar room or booth on the convention floor. The room might be dimly

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Joel Whitten

Joel WhittenSr. Meeting PlannerSubway World HeadquartersMilford, Conn. Do you find that your booking window is increasing or shrinking recently

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Expanding GOCAL: Meetings, Sports and Entertainment Hub

If you're seeking the ideal destination for your next event,

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