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Adventures in Meeting Planning: Confessions of a Meeting Planner

So… let’s keep this one just between us. I would be happy to never plan another menu. If I make it to retirement without ever decorating another ballroom, I will retire happy. Planner sacrilege? I don’t think so… I prefer to think of it as honesty. These are the parts of ...read more

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  A Few Questions With... John Gaw, President of Hi-Wire Communications

PlannerWire: What can you tell us about your background?
John Gaw:
Primarily, my background has been in communications - communications platforms, communications systems. This venture is a new spin-off of my company, Hi-Wire Communications, and that's using an airship for mobile advertising.

PW: How did you get involved in the meetings and events space?
JG:
We were looking at [the airship] to use it as a platform for ...read more

  Adventures in Meeting Planning: Welcome to My World

"Adventures in Meeting Planning" as a header sets the bar high. I have been planning meetings for 18 years and, along the way, there’s been some good, some bad, some great , some not so great. But I think I can safely say there have been lots of adventures. So… I will do my best to bring you the highs and lows and a look at the humorous side of this profession.

I will try not to preach, teach or convey too many lessons learned. Instead, if you’ll indulge ...read more

 

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Helping Haiti: A Nation Devastated: Meeting professionals weigh in on relief efforts.

Technology Takes the Lead at IAEE’s Annual Meeting: Attendee consensus: there is no “normal” to return to.

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You Want Me to Pay What?! Part III: Views and opinions about “extra” exhibiting expenses.

Exceptionally Unique: Orchid Resorts & Escapes: A few questions with... Christina Willett, senior sales and marketing manager.

Who’s On PlannerMix: Ed Graziano: Out and about in the community…

Create a Sense of Community: Social Media at Events: Industry experts share tips and advice on social media strategy.

You Want Me to Pay What?! Part II: Views and opinions about “extra” exhibiting expenses.

Are You Ready for the Turnaround?: Points to consider as the industry regains its health.

MTO Summit Addresses Critical Issues and Stirs the Pot: Presenters focus on the future of face-to-face events.

Taking On Goliath: Constant Contact Introduces Event Marketing: Leader in email marketing launches new services for event organizers.

The "Swiss Army Knife" for Conferences: A PlannerWire technology review: Spotme devices from Spotme, Inc.

The Webinar: An Enhancement, Not a Threat: Blend online offerings with face-to-face to reach a wider audience.

Who’s On PlannerMix: Jenise Fryatt: Out and about in the community…

You Want Me to Pay What?! Part I: Views and opinions about “extra” exhibiting expenses.

Cut Meeting Costs Without Sacrificing Quality: Planners must continue to demonstrate their value to their clients and their employers.

Reputational Risk Requires New Approach: Planners should be aware of critical new business issues.

Strategic Sourcing Equals Best Value for Money: Planners can maximize value in competitive arena of meetings services.

Thought Leaders Panel: Strategic Meetings Management in Challenging Economic Times: Panelists discuss specifics of SMM at The Motivation Show 2009.

Web Conferences: Where to Start?: Q&A with Roger Courville of 1080 Group.

The Motivation Show 2009: Still the Place to Be: Annual gathering brings together MICE buyers and suppliers.

Who’s On PlannerMix: Tracy Mitchell: Out and about in the community…

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Mexico Pavilion Showcases the “Magic of Mexico”: The Motivation Show keeps suppliers coming back for more.

Phoenix and Scottsdale Make it Clear: Meetings Mean Business: Leaders challenge media to tell both sides of the meetings industry story.

Who’s On PlannerMix: De-de Mulligan, CMP, CMM: Out and about in the community…

Gatlinburg, TN: Reach Higher Ground: New Reach Higher Ground campaign focuses on community values.

Affordable Meetings Keynote: Industry is “Too Big to Fail”: Annual HSMAI event brings together planners and suppliers.

Bottom Line: Business Travel = Business Profit: Oxford Economics study reveals ROI of business travel.

A First-Timer’s Look at Affordable Meetings National: One planner explores annual Washington, D.C. meetings industry event.

Planning Your Life Event: Part I: Take the time to focus on you.

Who’s On PlannerMix: Michael Van Liew: Out and about in the community…

A Remote Control for Events: A PlannerWire technology review: Event Bookmarking from BusyEvent.

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Centralizing Conference Communities: A PlannerWire technology review: Conference 2.0 from Omnipress.

A Few Questions With... David Perella of Gatlinburg, TN: Getting to know the City of Gatlinburg and its options for groups.

An Overflow Room for the World: A PlannerWire technology review: VirtualU from Digitell, Inc.

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Communication 101: Listen, Question, Rinse, Repeat: Avoid event issues by keeping everyone on the same page.

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Are You Covered?: Don’t let international insurance issues surprise you.

Industry Comes Together in Mexico City: Expo Meetings Mexico demonstrates that it’s safe to meet south of the border.

Who’s On PlannerMix: Andrew Harvey: Out and about in the community…

Great Spaces, Amazing Places: Sponsorship and marketing opportunities: easy as 1, 2, 3…

Say Hello to Scotland: Magical experiences await incentive and event groups.

Branding Boo-Boos: Event missteps can impact a company's brand for years.

Avoid the “Seven Sins”: How greenwashing impacts the events industry.

Who’s On PlannerMix: Celestino Ruffini: Out and about in the community…

Caught In the Web?: CVBs and DMOs face challenges to adopting social media strategies.

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PlannerWire Directory Extends Its Worldwide Reach: Redesigned b2bGuide adds hundreds of new property listings for meeting professionals.

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Looking Ahead: "We Are On a Timeline": Q&A with Mitchell Beer, CMM, President and CEO of The Conference Publishers, Inc.

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Best Practices for the Meetings Industry: Leaders provide tips, observations, and opinions.

Change the Way You Think About Meetings: ICCA CEO discusses evolution of the events industry.

Making the Case for Association Meetings: CEO of ASAE discusses issues facing the association market.

“Instead of Cowering in Fear, We Must Stand Up”: Site International CEO urges industry to embrace TARP guidelines.

Incentives and Events? ¡Viva México!: Industry leaders, planners, and suppliers gather at Meeting Place Mexico.

Meeting Place Mexico: Meetings 3G: “Center of doing business in Mexico” takes place in Puerto Vallarta in June 2009.

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What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Part III: Industry pros tell all about their worst event blunders.

Who’s On PlannerMix: Dave Forman: Out and about in the community…

What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Part II: Industry pros tell all about their worst event blunders.

Are You Afraid of Your Own Clients?: Have courage to do what is right for the people who pay you.

Who’s On PlannerMix: Van Nguyen: Out and about in the community…

Big Fish, Little Pond: In a tough economy, some groups turn to smaller destinations.

What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Part I: Industry pros tell all about their worst event blunders.

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Keep Your Ear to the Web: How meeting professionals can monitor and defuse online feedback.

Swine Flu Outbreak Impacts Some Events: Factors to consider when meeting in an affected area.

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Catch the Spark: A History of Service: A look at O’Leary’s Fire Truck Tours in Downtown Chicago.

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Out of Work? Just Have Faith!: How one pro copes, looks ahead.

 
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