CSR on the Go: How to Give Back When You Don’t Have Much Time
Community services activities at meetings are more popular now than ever. But not every meeting can accommodate a full-blown community service activity—there may just not be enough time in the program or the logistics may seem too daunting. Ira Alemas of impact4good shares some of his top CSR activity options for giving back under a time crunch.
Doug Chorpenning on Millennials to Why Meetings Fail
As CEO and founder of wet paint group, Doug Chorpenning is tasked with helping organizations tell their story in creative ways. Here, he explains why meetings fail and how to spot these red flags before the game begins.
The Myth About Millennials
Dan Yaman, CEO of Live Spark, is glad that Millennials have inspired companies to rethink their presentations and to focus on engaging their audiences in brain-friendly, interactive ways. He also laments the fate of the poor, disengaged Gen Xers and Boomers who came before them.
Tech Guru Corbin Ball Talks Top Event Tech Trends
Corbin Ball identifies several trends in meeting tech—from wearables to event intelligence.
3 Ways to Enhance Event Networking
While speakers should definitely take precedent during educational sessions, encourage them to build a quick networking component into their sessions.
4 Incentive Gifts That Help Attendees Tell Their Story (slideshow)
From donning the perfect shades to choosing a timepiece that withstands the test of time, some of the best incentive gifts help attendees tell their story.
3 US Cities Reimagine Medical Meetings (slideshow)
The merging of traditional medicine and wellness has sparked some pretty interesting medical meetings as of late.
Wellness & Wonder Anchor Arizona Meetings
From rock climbing and mountainside yoga to designing dream catchers, groups get in on the wellness and wonder of Arizona meetings.
A Soulful Sanctuary Awaits New Mexico Incentive Groups
Natural hot springs and and array of wellness experiences create a soulful sanctuary for New Mexico incentive groups
Sustainable Meetings: 5 Simple Choices Make a Big Difference
If you think one simple step by one event professional doesn’t make a difference: think again. Even everyday decisions can make a big impact, says Nancy J. Zavada of MeetGreen.
5 Tips for a Quality Post-Event Debrief
Make sure to schedule an event debrief as soon as possible so that feedback on the event is fresh on all team members’ minds.
Integrative Lifestyle Physicals Help Attendees Get Well Soon
“Paired with our 4.0 program, guests leave with a renewed body and mind along with a personally tailored health and fitness program to support a vibrantly active and healthy lifestyle.”
6 New & Novel Meeting Apps
Among the latest meeting apps is one that lets attendees enter their interests and, when an individual of like interest comes within range, they receive a pop-up notification with the person’s picture and interest areas.
5 Reasons to Use LED Lighting at Your Next Event
LEDs have the ability to be dimmed, giving meeting planners ultimate control over light, color and distribution during any part of an event.
