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3 Min.The Joys of HCP Sourcing and Meal CapsOriginally published on October 9, 2019. Updated on March 6, 2023. The current state of affairs in HCP sourcing is a tricky business. Not only do meal caps for pharmaceutical meetings make it difficult for […]
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3 Min.Upskilling: The Future of Work is NowTraditional work models no longer exist because of multiple factors that have influenced and changed the way we work. COVID, the Great Resignation, talent loss, talent shifts, inflation, emotional and physical burnout, customer behavior change, and […]
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2 Min.Make Every Day Employee Appreciation DayAs we look forward to Employee Appreciation Day on the first Friday in March, consider how your organization says thank you to its most important assets: its employees. Recent data tells us the importance of […]
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3 Min.DEI-B Discussions: Black History MonthDuring Black History Month and throughout the year, we celebrate Black culture by educating our community and embracing our differences. During our internal February Town Hall, our DEI-B team hosted a trivia session to educate […]
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3 Min.4 Key Trends in Medical MeetingsOriginally published on May 2, 2017. Updated on February 23, 2023. Meeting management professionals have a unique role when it comes to the planning and execution of medical meetings. From ensuring the compliance of the […]
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2 Min.Continuing the Conversation Around Human Trafficking PreventionIn January, in honor of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month in the US, we shared ways for meeting professionals to join the fight against human trafficking. While a dedicated month to raise awareness is an […]
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4 Min.For the Love of EventsHappy Valentine’s Day! To help spread the love this year, we asked our team members to share why they love working in the events industry and at M&IW. Their heartwarming responses are just another reason […]
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4 Min.Frustrate and Bewilder: F&B at Medical MeetingsThe term F&B in the meetings industry refers to food and beverage. For medical meetings specifically, it could also stand for “frustrate and bewilder.” Since the passage of the Physician Payments Sunshine Act in 2010 […]
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2 Min.Myth vs. Reality: Business Intelligence and Data AnalyticsAs data collection has evolved, so has the demand for data insights. When implemented and used correctly, business intelligence (BI) and data analytics bring numerous advantages, including streamlining reporting and reconciliation, comparing event costs and […]
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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 […]