Associations turn to archiving for some mix of the following: to add value to their programming, to generate revenues (either through sponsorships or fees for viewing), or to extend the life of the live event throughout the year by giving viewers...
WHEN THE HOME DEPOT celebrated its 20th anniversary, the company wanted nothing less than to knock the socks off the 2,000 store and regional managers. So they decided to hire a big-name performer — and to keep that name a surprise...
MEASUREMENT OF THE effectiveness of meetings is rapidly becoming a required step in the meeting management process for industry professionals. While there seems to be consensus on the benefits of effectively measuring and reporting return on...
FOR ITS UPCOMING World Education Congress at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Meeting Professionals International has designed an educational track for the fastest-growing segment of its ranks: independent planners and business owners...
TWO MEETING PLANNING groups combined shows to gain several advantages — getting better deals with venues, marketing to exhibitors more efficiently, and even attracting attendees who might not otherwise be there...
Clearly, finding hotel space at a reasonable cost in some downtown areas is a daunting task. We spoke with religious meeting planners, and the following are some strategies that they are employing...
IN A BULLETIN ISSUED by The World Health Organization May 1, a possible avian flu pandemic was called “unpredictable but potentially catastrophic,” capable of killing millions of people around the world...
These five tips from Ajax, Ontario-based comedian Russell Roy (www.russellroy.com) will help you to cook up the perfect corporate roast for an outgoing boss or colleague...
It's the burning question for many planners: how to negotiate with hotels to get the best deal for their meetings. Tim Brown, a partner with Meeting Sites Resource, Irvine, Calif., explored that subject in depth in a session he led on negotiations...
