There's no better way to embrace the dead of winter than by curling up on the couch, under your favorite blanket with a great book or magazine and a steaming cup of hot chocolate (or glass of wine). I mean, it's what winters are for, right? In the spirit … [Read more...]
Weather & Winter Woes: Coming Out Ahead of the Storm
2-minute readOur most recent storm here in the Northeast, which began its trouble earlier in the Midwest, is another reminder how important proactivity and communication are when dealing with speaker travel arrangements. The truth is, it’s not just a … [Read more...]
“We Can Do It Ourselves” and Other Dangerous Assumptions around Meeting Planning
This article was contributed by Andy Cohen3-minute read“It’s like planning your own wedding,” said the strategy director of a global company.She was referring to a management event that she and two other executives were in charge of producing … [Read more...]
Generational Shift Requires Planners to Shift Event Design
This article was contributed by Michael Lyons3-minute readThere has always been a “Generation Gap”, but today it is widening and becoming more complex, posing issues both in our professional and social world. In the meetings industry in particular, … [Read more...]
Tips for Energy-Efficient Meetings
This article was contributed by Dr. Heidi Hanna2-minute readAs meeting planners, you have the opportunity to influence the learning environment in a way that will provide optimal return on investment for your clients. It’s important to be aware of … [Read more...]
5 Top Tips for Audience Engagement
This article was contributed by Shawna Suckow3-minute readIn these days of media overload, smart devices and multi-tasking, our conferences struggle more than ever to capture and hold the attention of our attendees. They’ll give us their polite … [Read more...]
The Event Planner’s Guide to Travel Security
This article was contributed by Paul Michael Viollis, Sr.7-minute readBalancing event productivity/profitability with ongoing criminal intelligence and venue-related risk is perhaps more challenging than ever before for the event planner. Given the … [Read more...]
Keynote Success: 10 Tips to Maximize Pre-event Planning
4-minute readCongratulations! You’ve hired the right keynote speaker to deliver a message that resonates with your meeting objectives, while meeting the needs of your audience and stakeholders. As the event approaches, here are ten tips to maximize … [Read more...]
