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5 Min. ReadHow to Better Engage Attendees at Mandatory Meetings
Let’s face it, some meetings are mandatory; attendees do not have a choice in the matter. These types of meetings can be challenging even for the tenured planner. How do you get an attendee to […]
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4 Min. Read2019 Meeting Industry Trends to Watch
With 2019 upon us, and to help you prepare you for an amazing year of change, transition and growth–we’ve gathered meeting and conference trends from across the industry we feel are notable and that we […]
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3 Min. ReadTwo Weeks in Thailand — The 2019 SITE Global Conference
This month, M&IW Director of Incentive Services, Tracy Norum, CMP, CIS, had the pleasure of attending the 2019 SITE Global Conference in Bangkok, Thailand where more than 375 industry professionals from around the world met […]
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3 Min. ReadPros and Cons of Designing in Cvent Flex
Cvent, an event management software used by many top-tier travel and meetings management companies, recently released its new drag-and-drop website builder—Flex. This new functionality lives up to its name with easy-to-use features and a beautifully […]
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4 Min. ReadLighting a New Fire: Finding Purpose and Intent (Part 2 of 3)
As business leaders, we are often caught up in dealing with things in real time. People rely on us to help solve immediate challenges and make quick decisions, all while pushing our team leaders to […]
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4 Min. ReadIntroducing Cvent Flex — What You Need to Know
As of October 31, 2018, Cvent released Flex General Availability meaning all Cvent accounts now have the Flex registration option. This will become the new “standard registration” and the previous version is renamed to the […]
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4 Min. ReadCvent CONNECT 2018 Recap and Highlights
Our M&IW team just returned from Cvent CONNECT, one of the most well-attended conferences targeted to event professionals and geared toward user groups and system experts. We experienced essential face-to-face connections with our clients as […]
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3 Min. ReadIs Your Organization GDPR Compliant?
We live in an increasingly digital world where the value of personal data is immense. At M&IW, the safety and security of our customers, employees, and attendees has always been a priority. We have long […]
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6 Min. ReadTop 10 Reasons to Collect Relevant Data
Data analytics is the science of collecting and examining raw data with the purpose of drawing conclusions about the information. These analyses are used by organizations to make better business decisions, especially where change is […]
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6 Min. ReadGive Your Event a Competitive Edge with Technology Integration
Events are a great place to learn about the latest innovations, network with colleagues and other industry professionals, and hear from leaders in the field. Event technology is the lynchpin that connects you to all […]
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6 Min. ReadWhat You Need to Know About Apple’s App Rule
If you have used a branded mobile app for your event, or are considering one for a future program, you have most likely heard about the new Apple App Store container rule that is shaking […]
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5 Min. ReadNegotiated Hotel Group Rates versus Online Deals
It’s the thrill of the chase, and ultimately the deal, that leads one to scour the internet for the best possible price on a hotel room. I admit to thoroughly enjoying this challenge which often leads […]
