Andrea Doyle

Andrea has been covering meetings, events, and trade shows for more than three decades. She is the proud recipient of many journalism awards, the most recent of which was a story featuring Ron Walden, Reed Exhibitions USA’s first Global Executive Sponsor for Race. She received a B.A. from New York University, majoring in English and journalism. She kicks off every summer by participating in the Spring Lake Five Mile run and spends many weekends “down the shore” enjoying Asbury Park’s dynamic music scene.

Diversity and Inclusion

Is DEI Becoming a “Dirty Word” in the Meetings Industry?

As DEI departments face widespread downsizing and political tension, experts argue that building an inclusive company culture matters more than having a dedicated DEI department.

Andrea Doyle | 2 weeks ago

Monique Ruff-Bell on stage at Skift Meetings Forum 2024

Careers

Monique Ruff-Bell Reflects on TED’s 40-year Evolution and Her Personal Leadership Journey

TED’s chief program and strategy officer took center stage at Skift Meetings Forum, inspiring 250 meeting professionals to think strategically about their careers.

Andrea Doyle | 3 weeks ago

People

Women Leaders in Meetings: Janet Dell, CEO of Freeman

For the first time in its 97-year history, Freeman is being led by a woman. Janet Dell took the helm on July 1, replacing Bob Priest-Heck who retired. Here are the keys to her success.

Andrea Doyle | 3 weeks ago

People milling about in a convention center

Industry News

Nth Degree Targets Strategic Acquisitions with New Backing from Shamrock Capital

Nth Degree, an event management and experiential marketing company, has a new investor with deep pockets— Shamrock Capital, an LA-based investment firm specializing in media, entertainment, and communications.

Andrea Doyle | 3 weeks ago

Industry News

Hotel Strikes Impacting Conferences in Hawaii

The University of Hawai’i moved its 700-person summit from Hilton Hawaiian Village, where it has been held for the last 10 years, to its campus due to the hotel workers' strike.

Andrea Doyle | 4 weeks ago

Industry News

Cvent’s Spending Streak Continues with Splash Acquisition

Cvent has acquired event marketing technology company Splash, the event technology giant’s fourth acquisition this year.

Andrea Doyle and Miguel Neves | 1 month ago

Industry News

Nationwide Hotel Strike Impacts Meeting Groups

More than 9,000 hotel workers in nine U.S. cities were on strike over Labor Day weekend disrupting group events. Continued strikes are imminent.

Andrea Doyle | 1 month ago

Exterior of convention center managed by ASM

Industry News

Legends – ASM Deal Is Done

Legends, a stadium operations company, has acquired live events company ASM Global for a reported $2.3 billion.

Andrea Doyle | 2 months ago

Event Design

Lessons from the DNC: How to Keep Your Events Running On Time

The first night of the Democratic National Convention was criticized for not running on time with President Joe Biden’s speech ending past midnight EDT. How can you master the clock?

Andrea Doyle | 2 months ago

Diversity and Inclusion

Do Babies Belong at Conferences?

A nursing mom brought her infant son to a women’s conference. She thought it would be a non-issue. It was anything but.

Andrea Doyle | 2 months ago