How to Get People to Attend Your Meeting
Education, the destination and networking opportunities were the top reasons people attend meetings, according to a new survey by The Experience Institute.
How to Harness Added Value Using the Art of Illusion
Magicians, mentalists and hypnotists add an element of magic that tends to create a how-did-that-happen conversation that continues well after the event ends.
How Rihanna’s Summer Reinventions Can Inspire Events
Rihanna seems to be particularly popular right now, and a lot of that can be attributed to her ability to make classic events, movies and songs cool again.
3 Questions to Ask Your App Provider
Ask your app provider what new mobile features are being used to increase engagement.
How to Integrate Tinder into Your Event
Even Tinder itself is becoming more group oriented after launching Tinder Social last year.
5 Key Strategies for Channel Incentives
If incentive travel in general or a certain destination in particular did not have appeal, the channel incentive program is less likely to succeed.
The 4 Best Places to Find Meeting Planner Jobs
Look beyond the general job-search portals to specialized industry web sites for the best selection of meeting planner jobs.
meetingjobs.com
The industry's best-known job site, created by veteran Dawn Penfold, meetingjobs lists both temporary and permanent...
How to Create an Instagram-worthy Event
Creating T-shirts, posters or wall spaces for attendees to fill-in-the-blanks with their personal opinions is a surefire way to encourage some thought-provoking Instagram posts.
How to Use Neuromarketing Pre- and Post-Event
Warm bright colors—like the red used by Coca-Cola—are eye-catching and associated with a friendly, energetic nature.
3 Theme Party Ideas from Rock Concerts
Work with your event planner to create a focal point for your theme party. Not only can you use it for promotion, but it will help keep the event in the minds of attendees long after it ends.
How to Protect Yourself from Public Wi-Fi Threats Abroad
One of the easiest ways to get hacked is by connecting to a hot spot that looks correct—i.e., has the airport or café name in it.
3 Things Planners Can Learn About Sponsorships From the Super Bowl
Think of your sponsors as the spokespersons for your event and partner with them every way you can, from including them in planning focus groups or committees to having them hand out awards
How to Architect the User Experience Lady Gaga Style
You can’t have a Lady Gaga performance without some serious costume changes, and her white, football-themed crop top was definitely unforgettable and well themed.
3 Ethics Lessons for Meeting Planners From “The Godfather”
Channel Marlon Brando if you must and realize that there is always a solution. Don't offend the individual who put you in the stressful situation or freak out on those who can help you get out of it.
