Was Your Event Lame? 10 Questions For Brutally Honest Feedback
If your post-event surveys always result in generic responses, the first place to start is with the questions. Why not ask attendees how the event really made them feel?
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10 Tips to Keep Your Marketing Emails From Going Into Junk
An estimated 21% of legitimate permission-based emails end up in the spam folder. How can you keep yours from doing the same?
5 Negotiation Mistakes to Avoid
There's no question: Negotiations can be intimidating. Here are 5 beginner negotiating mistakes —and how to avoid them.
Enough Already With All These Extra Fees
A fee for turning on the electricity? Or putting an item in the minibar to keep it cold? When it comes to unexpected and unfair fees, planners say the situation has gone too far.
Time to Chill: Planners’ Post-Meeting Rituals
It’s not always possible to take time after a meeting to get back to equilibrium, but many planners consider it a must. Ten event organizers share their relaxation rituals.
Comfortable, No-Hassle Attire: Planners’ New Wardrobe
Both on site and at industry events, comfy, slip-on and wrinkle-free attire is the way to go.
Hotel Fees Meeting Planners Hate the Most
Destination charges. Administrative fees. Water excise taxes. Hotel fees can add 30 to 40% to a meeting budget.
14 Ways to Upgrade Your Awards Program
Your awards program could benefit from a refresh to stay competitive and relevant. Here are 14 ways to help revitalize it.
Beyond the Mocktail: 10 Planners Share Their Favorite Healthy Alternatives
Mocktails have been getting a bad rap lately because of all that sugar. Here are some creative alternatives for non-drinking attendees, from kombucha kegs to a water sommelier.
14 Meeting Pros Share Their Best Packing Tips
Who better to ask for packing tips than meeting planners who are constantly on the road? From the 5-4-3-2-1 rule to a portable Nespresso machine, they have all the tricks.