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4 Min.DEI-B Discussions: Planning Events Inclusive of the LGBTQ+ CommunityLast week, M&IW’s DEI-B team hosted the first Diversity Discussion with an LGBTQ+ Coffee Hour. The discussions were designed to create a space for earnest, respectful conversation with open questions and answers, allowing a chance […]
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4 Min.Meeting Professionals’ Responsibility to Fight Human TraffickingJanuary is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Across the meetings and events industry, there has been a push to better understand and recognize human trafficking. Many abductions and cases of abuse take place where we […]
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2 Min.The Connection Between the Year of the Rabbit and Event PlannersHappy Lunar New Year! The Year of the Rabbit begins January 22, and we suspect it will prove particularly fortuitous for event planners. But first, let’s explore the Rabbit’s mythology. The Rabbit in the Chinese […]
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5 Min.Understanding HCP’s Expectations at Medical MeetingsCheck out this quick video for an introduction to M&IW’s monthly learning series and thoughts on this topic before diving into the details of HCP’s expectations in the blog below. Medicine is a profession at […]
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2 Min.Year in Review: Top LinkedIn Posts of 2022Thank you to our entire online community for a year of record engagement and connection. We are proud to share that we recently reached 20,000+ followers on LinkedIn, including approximately 3,000 new members last year […]
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3 Min.Are You Resume Ready? Dos and Don’ts for Event ProfessionalsThere’s no arguing that the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on meetings and events. Many industry professionals lost their jobs or saw their hours significantly reduced as a result of the widespread cancellation of […]
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3 Min.Myth vs. Reality: Conferences and TradeshowsConferences and tradeshows are often an organization’s biggest events of the year, and success is all about creating engaging experiences and building relationships to keep attendees coming back year after year. You need your event […]
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3 Min.Year in Review: Top Blog Posts of 2022When it comes to blogs, our goal is to provide engaging and enlightening content for meetings and events professionals. In 2022, we published more blog posts than ever before! We continued one popular series from […]
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2 Min.Insights from an HCP Meeting ExpertIn our November Town Hall, CEO Tina Madden sat down with Pat Schaumann, CMP, CSEP, DMCP, HMCC, for a Q&A session. We learned about Pat’s extensive experience in the events industry; her new role at […]
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3 Min.Myth vs. Reality: HCP and Clinical MeetingsWhen it comes to HCP and clinical meetings, balancing the needs of the customer while remaining compliant with global regulations is no easy task. Planning meetings for healthcare professionals (HCPs) requires a unique skillset thanks […]
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3 Min.Five Ways to Practice Gratitude at Your EventsOriginally published on November 22, 2016. Updated on November 21, 2022. Although most of the US celebrates Thanksgiving as the official day of gratitude, there are many benefits to practicing gratitude on a consistent basis. […]
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3 Min.DEI-B at M&IWAt M&IW, we strive to foster an inclusive culture. As a certified Women’s Business Enterprise, we celebrate and understand the importance of diversity, and our newly-renamed DEI-B team is committed to further strengthening our efforts. […]