Pharma Forum 2016 Meal Cap Survey Highlights

Apr 01, 2016

For Pharma Forum 2016, we conducted original research that would be revealed at the conference, on a topic that drives both life sciences planners and their hotelier partners mad—meal caps. While food and beverage budgets are a challenge for...

Event Icebreaker: Meeting MadLibs Examples

Apr 01, 2016

For the newcomer's orientation at Pharma Forum 2016, we adapted a childhood favorite—MadLibs—to help kick off some networking. Here are the MadLibs we came up with: One is about traveling to the conference, one about celebrities...

The Magic Words That Will Win Your Meeting Negotiation

Mar 30, 2016

Just say this: “Yes, my dates are flexible.” Because of course Hotel X wants your meeting! But it doesn’t love that pattern of yours. Would you consider a Sunday arrival...

Gallery: Pharma Meeting Pros Gather in New York City

Mar 30, 2016

Pharma Forum 2016 brought 823 pharmaceutical and third-party meeting managers, hoteliers, and other suppliers to New York City, with an agenda that dove deeply into the intricacies of managing meetings in a highly regulated environment. The 12th...

Heads-Up: Free Webinar on How to Make Your Meetings—and Your Work Life—Healthier

Mar 29, 2016

I'll be moderating a half-hour free webinar this afternoon at 2 p.m. ET that I'm pretty excited about. We have nutrition and life fulfillment expert Angela Gaffney, CHC, owner, Essential Health and Wellness, and spirit strategist Holly Duckworth...

#GMID16 Anthem: Because Life's Always Brighter When We're Meeting Face to Face

Mar 28, 2016

While I can't say it brought tears to my eyes, as it did the first meeting professional who watched this video celebrating all things meetings, I love that we now have a soundtrack to go with the Global Meetings Industry Day celebrations being...

Freeman Adds Execs to Continue Global Growth

Mar 25, 2016

Freeman has named Jeff Singsaas senior vice president, global business operations, and Adam Charles senior vice president, managing director, Asia-Pacific. Both are joining the brand experience agency FreemanXP. Singsaas, who previously was head...

One Company’s Concession Wish List: Take a Peek!

Mar 24, 2016

Best thing you ever got in a hotel negotiation? Craziest request you ever heard? Take a look at this major company’s list of 45 potential concessions.

Meetings Podcast: Why Stewart Hall Believes in Learning on the Fly

Mar 24, 2016

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: iTunes | Android | RSS Mike McAllen of Grass Shack Media and Events talks with Stewart Hall, the creator of Rock the Stars, a company that uses the power of music to boost team performance a...