Sue Pelletier
Stagnant Budgets and Rising Costs Still Top Challenges
Rising costs and stalled budgets are still keeping meeting planners up at night, according to a new survey from Global DMC Partners.
Bishop-McCann Doubles Down on Event Tech
Prevue recently held a candid Q&A with Bishop-McCann’s New VP of Event Tech on how event technology is reshaping the meeting and events industry.
11 Creative Break Ideas
Here are some creative break ideas to inject some fun into your morning or afternoon lulls between sessions, from chocolate smashes to pretzel walls.
2024 DEI Report Card
The meetings and events industry has doubled down on its DEI efforts in recent years. The question is, are meetings actually getting more diverse, equitable and inclusive?
How to Find Diverse Speakers
Meeting and event planners are looking to diversify their speaker lineup to more closely represent the diversity of their audience. But where to start? Here are some tips and resources.
The Lowdown on the 2024 Event Prof Job Market
Placement pro Dawn Penfold provides insights into what meeting and event professionals can expect to find in today’s job market.
4 Quick and Easy Ways to Use AI
Like all new technologies, AI can be a little daunting to dip into. Here are four quick ways meeting and event professionals can use AI to make their jobs easier.
New Games in Town
From Las Vegas to the Bahamas, gaming destinations and venues are upping the ante on what they offer for meetings and events.
Sustainability Report: Still MIA in RFPs
Planners say sustainability is a key consideration when planning their events, but according to a new sustainability report, it’s still not generally incorporated into their RFPs.
Freeman Trends Report: 2024 Top Challenge Is to Bridge the Attendee Value Gap
There’s a disconnect between what meeting and event organizers provide and what attendees — and exhibitors — really want. The latest Freeman Trends Report examines where the value gap comes from, and how organizers can give participants more of what they truly value.
CES 2024 Goes All-In on AI
CES, the global giant gizmo and gadget show, shattered records in Las Vegas last week. The biggest draw? AI applications for everything from autos to photography.
Event Tool Spark AI Debuts New Feature at PCMA
Planners got to see some AI tools in action at PCMA’s Convening Leaders last week, including a new live session summarization feature of Spark AI.
What’s Behind PCMA CL24’s Record Attendance?
PCMA’s Convening Leaders (PCMA CL24) annual conference drew more than 4,000 in-person attendees to San Diego, with another 700 joining virtually. What's the draw? Hint: having Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton on the agenda didn't hurt.
Transformational Travel Incentives Can Create Lasting Impacts
Gift cards are nice, but they don’t create much of a long-term impact. A travel incentive, however, can take participants on a transformational journey that can create lasting memories — and even change their lives.
