5 Meeting Planning Takeaways from the 2025 Grammys
The 2025 Grammy award ceremony did a lot of things that meeting professionals might want to think about scaling for their own award gala.
Time to Reboot Your Session Formatting
Attendees are done with traditional, hour-long sessions — it’s time for session formatting to meet attendees where their attention spans are.
Freeman Publishes New Live Events Playbook
Freeman’s Bob Priest-Heck and Carrie Freeman Parsons have published a new live events playbook that details how to create a successful event.
3 Icebreakers for People Who Hate Icebreakers
Here are three icebreakers that even the haters may tolerate.
3 Presentation Formats Attendees Will Love
These three presentation formats will engage attendees and foster learning — though not all speakers will want to go there.
Planners, Bake in a Blueberry Muffin Break
Florida's Opal Collection: a complimentary muffin break, worked into the program when you book by June 30, 2025.
3 Innovative Meeting Formats to Jazz Up Your 2025 Events
Are you — and your attendees — tired of the same old meeting format? Here are thre meeting formats that will add excitement and engagement to your next event.
Corporate Holiday Party Trends of 2024
Here's a rundown of the top corporate holiday party trends of 2024 that planners should consider for memorable and meaningful events.
Exclusive: How to Rock Like a Hurricane (During a Hurricane)
How a production company helped create an opportunity for immersive engagement out of what could have been a hurricane-induced cancellation disappointment.
9 Key Trends Driving the Future of Meeting Spaces
What will the future of meeting rooms look like? Here are 9 key trends identified in a recent report — and their implications for future conference planning.
9 Ways to Make Meetings More Neurodivergent-Accessible
Making your meeting more welcoming for neurodivergent attendees may be easier than you think.
MPI Chooses New Site for ‘the EVENT’ in 2025
MPI has chosen a new site for the EVENT 2025, taking the annual show for Canadian event professionals outside the major hubs for the first time.
Is Your Meeting Ready for the Silver Tsunami of Baby Boomers?
While most of the buzz lately has been on how to attract and retain Millennials and Gen Z, Baby Boomers still are a major player in the workforce — and in meetings.
Halloween’s Growing Influence on the Event Planning Scene
Event planners can capitalize on Halloween's appeal by crafting immersive, themed experiences that stand out.