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Barbara Scofidio

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Barbara Scofidio is Editor of Prevue and heads up the Visionary Summits, our exclusive conference series targeting senior-level meeting and incentive planners. In her 30 years in the industry, she has become known for her passion around greening meetings, growing awareness of human trafficking and promoting CSR activities as part of business events. She is currently a member of SITE's Women IN Leadership committee and the media liaison for FICP's Education Committee. She was the first member of the media ever to be invited to sit on a committee by GBTA, where she spent three years on the Groups and Meetings Committee. She has also been an active member of SITE for 30 years, chairing its Crystal Awards committee and acting as a judge. Before joining Prevue in 2014, she served as Editor of Corporate Meetings & Incentives (MeetingsNet) for more than 20 years. She has a BA in Literature/Rhetoric from Binghamton University. Barbara is based outside Boston, in Groton, Mass.
crisis communications, meetings

4 Tips for On-Site Crisis Communications

In dealing with a crisis, it’s helpful to use the RACI model: Who is Responsible for decisions? Who is Accountable? Who should be Consulted? And who should be Informed?
human trafficking, meetings

Signs of Human Trafficking to Look Out for This Summer

Learn the signs that could indicate an individual is being trafficked, and what to do if you see an incidence of human trafficking.
IRF Invitational, meeting

On Site at the IRF Invitational at The Grand at Moon Palace

The proceeds from the live and silent action fund the IRF's research all year long.
duty of care, meetings

New Survey: Duty of Care Often Falls on the Meeting Planner

Many companies have not distinguished that meetings come with their own specific set of risks—whether that be attendees walking around cities wearing badges or a chartered bus full of meeting attendees traveling through a dangerous area.
meeting planners unite

Meeting Planners Unite: New Association to Hold Conference

The first live event for the brand-new association for independent meeting planners, Meeting Planners Unite, will be December 4 to 6 in Washington, D.C.
food allergies, meetings

Food Allergies: Stay Away From These 8 Foods

Allergens can lurk in the most unsuspecting places.  Avoid these foods if you have attendees with food allergies. During MeetWell in Las Vegas, Prevue's joint...
emergency plan, meetings

One Meeting Planner’s Emergency Plan

Sample emergency plans for medical and fire emergencies
MPI, meetings

MPI Has Meeting Planning Certifications in Every Flavor

Meeting planning certificates range from Cruise Meetings to Emergency Preparedness to Healthcare Compliance.
GDPR, meetings

How GDPR Affects Your Data Collection

Moving forward, planners must require that EU attendees actively opt in and offer explicit consent to store and use their data.
paddling, meetings

5 Creative Summer Corporate Outing Ideas

It's time to plan the summer corporate outing and the pressure is on to get creative—fast. Here are a few ideas from the experts.
Duty of Care Summit, meetings

On Site at the Duty of Care Summit

Thirty senior meeting planners from organizations ranging from KPMG to The National Cattlemen's Beef Association converged on the Hilton Westchester for Prevue's Duty of Care Summit.
The Gray, meetings

Introducing the 3rd Annual Transforming Meetings Summit!

Prevue's Transforming Meetings Summit will be packed with hands-on workshops and experiences that leave you with the tools you need to shake up your events.
corporate entertainment

How Does the New Tax Law Affect Entertainment and Incentives?

There's no doubt that the new tax law will have an impact on companies' use of business meals and entertainment for clients.
farm to fork, meetings

Wellness at Meetings: 4 Top Trends

Everyone's talking about wellness at meetings. Here are some top trends and don't miss our upcoming webinar.

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