The Top 10 Meeting and Events Industry Associations Explained
If you are like most Meeting Professionals, you’re a social butterfly, and may be seeking out new opportunities to connect with other professionals such as yourself through a meeting industry association. Sounds fun right? Except, there are so many options! How do you know which one will […]
More and more of my meeting professional friends and associates have expressed to me that they are so busy running from meeting to meeting (busy is good, right?!) that they hardly ever see their office, or more importantly their coworkers!
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Connecting at MIC2015!
MIC2015 brought a totally new experience to the record breaking 1,200 new-comer and veteran attendees alike. Thanks to a revitalized open-concept layout, we had the awesome opportunity to connect and engage with fellow suppliers, meeting professionals, and venue representatives- aligning with the emerging theme of MIC and the events industry, to connect and […]
On The Dotted Line: An Overview of Contracts for the Meeting Professional
In the last post we discussed how to create a thorough, effective RFP, in this post we will delve deeper and explore negotiations and contracts.
Unless you have a background as an attorney, chances are some or all aspects of contracts leave you feeling uneasy […]
Happy Holidays! From CCR and Grumpy Cat!
The holidays mean something different to all of us; for internet sensation and celebrity cat Tardar Sauce, better known as grumpy cat, the holidays just add to her long list of grumpy things; for the rest of us, this is the happiest time of the year as we get […]
Details Matter! How to Get the Most Out of Your AV RFP
When providing your Audio Visual provider with an RFP you want to ensure that you provide the company with the best information to accurately quote on your event. Many times a small piece of information can alter your entire quote, and cost you money, time, […]
Requested Concession…The One Tip You Need To Know When Selecting a Venue.
When speaking with Meeting Professionals recently, I’ve been asked many times, “how do I bring in an outside AV company, without getting penalized by my venue?”
When reviewing contracts with prospective venues, add a “requested concessions” or “clauses” section before you move forward in the venue […]
Broadband Internet…The Essentials You Need To Know To Keep Your Event Connected.
You want to connect to your attendees, and attendees want to connect with each other, right?! The foundation of many of our interactions, especially at meetings and events, is the internet; yet even with its ever-growing importance, it is still one of the biggest […]
Gamification…Use Elements of Game-Design, to Make your Event App User-friendly.
We’ve talked about the importance and dynamism of a Mobile Event App, yet today we will delve into one feature that is allowing your Event App to involve guests and gain insight into which sessions, speakers, or moments at each event were most impactful; as well […]
Creativity Essentials Series (Part 4): Simple and Brilliant Ways To Get Creative With Your A/V Experience!
The last few blog posts have discussed exciting ways to engage and enlighten your attendees at your next meeting or event; today, we will conclude that discussion with a few of the most user friendly creative event technology solutions.
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