COVID-19
Meeting the Moment: A Vision for Meetings in 2021
The Meeting the Moment Program is a strategic initiative to address today’s issues while laying the foundation for safer and more productive meetings. […]
Planner Tips
COVID-19
Not Another Virtual Happy Hour!
Technology providers are working to alleviate this Zoom fatigue, however, with the introduction of unique virtual team building experiences. […]
Personal Development
The ABCs of the CMP
The CMP has been elevating professional meeting planners for 30 years and is designed to enhance the industry through advanced education and experience. […]
Planner Tips
Come One, Come All
Meetings and events matter. But to have an impact, events must provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all involved. […]
COVID-19
Upskilling in a New Era
It’s no surprise that 2020 will be heralded as a turning point for the meetings and events industry since the coronavirus singlehandedly caused an economic crisis of epic proportions. With this market being hit particularly hard, when can we start to resume cautious optimism? The short answer is now. […]
COVID-19
Case Study: Pivoting to a Virtual Fundraiser
Make-A-Wish hosted an online gala and raised $600,000 two weeks after the COVID-19 shutdown began. Over 650 people typically attend Wish Night, which includes a cocktail hour followed by a full dinner, a diamond pull, wine pull, silent auction and a two-hour program. […]
COVID-19
The Hybrid Approach
Hotels and convention centers are innovating new ways of keeping guests safe while still promoting business as usual with hybrid meetings […]
COVID-19
Celebrating the Holidays Pandemic Style
If you’ve decided a socially distanced holiday party is just what the staff needs, there are certainly ways to have a little fun in a safety-minded way. […]
COVID-19
Creative Team Building Activities
While COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of meetings and conventions, there are still ways to bring your groups together for team building, even if it may be virtual. […]
Planner Tips
Capture Clients and Customers Through Social Media
Social media has the power and ability to draw people into your work, if you’re intentional with your approach. […]