I’ve seen some really cool meeting technology demos and pitches lately, both as a judge in the Event Tech of the Year contest and as an observer at the IMEXPitch, but one new device that really knocks my socks off is an amazing little device call...
Your attendees have to be at the morning general session. Make them feel excited to be there— not wishing they were back in bed. Try the following ideas for getting people talking, laughing, and paying attention...
Panels can be droning, painful exercises in ego-fluffing. When they feature overbearing panelists who commandeer the discussion, they can actually disengage the audience by ignoring them altogether. Panels, in the words of author, speaker...
Philip Myers is a highly experienced corporate entertainer who has made his mark in the industry by offering a multitude of customized show options, both as a versatile solo act as well as by fronting his band. He’s seen lots of audiences—and lot...
The members of Four Day Weekend, ready to elevate boring executive speeches
You have seen it hundreds of times. An executive you have been working with to deliver the perfect speech walks onto the stage only to panic and stare directly at the ...
Meeting planners are generally aware that if music is played during an event, a music license is needed. But beyond that, the details can get a little fuzzy. Who needs to hold the license? Do you need a license for each meeting? How much is it...
Today's guest post is by Kaitlin Walukonis, a marketing and communications associate with Hargrove, a Washington, D.C.–based company that produces trade shows, exhibits, and special events globally.
In our first Social Media Savvy post, you le...
Some 225 destination management company executives and their clients gathered in Boston July 31–Aug 3 for the 3rd Annual Hosts Global Alliance Forum. The forum presents high-level education, creative networking and activities, and one-on-one...
