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Build Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn: 6 Tips for Planners
Planners who put extra effort into LinkedIn, from carefully crafting their profiles to creatively showcasing their event prowess, will see the biggest return.
5 Reasons Off-Site Meetings Fail
According to organizational psychology expert Dr. Joe Allen, most off-sites regularly miss the mark. Here’s his advice on how to change that.
Extreme Weather Means More Cancellations and Pricier Insurance. What Can Planners Do?
Planners need to sharpen their awareness of seasonality and avoid risky outdoor locations — that is, if they want to get their events insured.
9 Ways to Kickstart Your Career as a Special Event Planner
There’s no straight path to becoming a special event planner. But there are many resources to help you learn more about the field and create the connections that will lead to your first job.
12 Strategies for Avoiding That Notorious Afternoon Slump
Anyone who’s ever attended a meeting has experienced that almost unavoidable after-lunch slump, when the energy literally drains from the room and eyes glaze over. The good news: With a little planning, it doesn‘t have to be that way.
Take That Summer Vacation: 5 Musts for Avoiding Burnout
As August rolls around, it’s easy to convince yourself that there’s no time to take a summer vacation. That’s one of many unhealthy decisions planners under stress can make.
5 Ways to Design a Transformational Event: Advice from Disney
As attendees crave deeper meaning and stronger emotional connections, Disney Meetings & Events is leaning into its storytelling roots. At the heart of its strategy is the Disney Creative Studio, a collaborative hub where storytelling drives experiences that truly transform.
What Your International Attendees Need to Know to Enter the U.S.
U.S. entry requirements vary by country and can be confusing. We break it down for you.
5 Tech Tools Making Planners’ Lives Easier
There might be an initial learning curve, but planners say once they are up to speed, these technologies are not only improving their meetings but lightening their load.