The Tech Tool I’m Using the Most Right Now Is…
“The tech tool I am using most right now is Contactually, an amazing software solution that helps me manage my relationships with clients."
Are Bitmojis Taking a Bite Out of Our Senses?
Are we becoming a visual society, and what affects does this have on our communication with one another and our ability to express ourselves to another human being face to face?
Business the Way Nature Intended
“In times of turmoil, the danger lies not in the turmoil but in facing it with yesterday’s logic.”
Are You Ready to Explore Virtual Reality?
During a trade show, exhibitors can use VR to introduce attendees to products such as a ship or jet that can be difficult to transport to the exhibition floor.
The Best Food & Beverage Setup I Ever Saw…
"The best F&B setups anywhere around the globe have two attributes. They don't require waiters to bring you a meal, and the lines to get food go on both sides of the table.”
Navigating the World of Travel Bans & Boycotts
No matter what side of the political argument you and your group supports, the key thing that all meetings industry professionals can do is monitor policy issues that impact the industry.
Freelancers for Hire: How Shared Economy Platforms Could Influence Meetings
"There are not many sectors that won’t be impacted by the efficiencies of both sharing economy and peer-to-peer online platforms."
8 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Mobile Social Media
Encourage attendees to download the mobile event app well in advance of the event and direct them to the social links in the app.
Design Thinking: A Creative Way for Planners to Get Unstuck
Thinking like a designer can help organizations develop products, services, processes and strategy by using creative tools—i.e., stories, drawings, stickers, you name it—to address challenges.
How to Build an Authentic, Sustainable Brand
My No. 1 piece of advice for companies looking to build a sustainable brand is to be authentic, and this requires doing work internally within the company.
4 Myths About Millennial Meeting Attendees—Debunked
Yes, millennials are the most-connected generation, but that doesn’t mean they don’t want time to escape the realities of the world.
5 Icebreaker Ideas That Can Actually Work
During breakout sessions, encourage people sitting at tables together to chat rather than text or get on Facebook.
How Living a Prehistoric Life Can Shape Your World View
“If we’re talking about housing development, they probably should know how to swing a hammer and pound a nail.”
Is Art the New Food?
"Groups really gravitate to learning about our city’s history and heritage through the art and artists who have lived and worked here."
