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Strategies for Excellence—GMID 2021: Virtual Broadcast
Lori Pugh Marcum CMP, CMM
Industry News
Inside the Bubble: By the Numbers
Susie Townsend
Human Trafficking: As Global as the Meeting Industry
MaryAnne Bobrow, CAE, CMP, CMM
We Are Stronger Together
Paul Van Deventer
Inside the Bubble: A New Meaning of Flexibility
Susie Townsend
Every Meeting Has a Business Objective
Jessie States
Tips & Advice
This is a True Story
I recall vividly a story from a participant in one of our Women in Leadership Certificate classes who overheard a discussion her CEO and CMO were having.
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Inside the Bubble: Getting Back to In-person Events
Susie Townsend, senior vice president of visitor experience for Visit Indy, is working inside the men’s NCAA basketball tournament bubble in Indianapolis.
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MPI EMEC Keynote Speaker Says Experience is a Great Confidence Builder
“For me, the greatest of all insights centers around our shared humanity,” says MPI EMEC keynote speaker Gill Hicks.
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WEC Keynote Speaker Says Innovation is a Must, Not an Option
Lital Marom: “My biggest message is always telling companies you constantly need to explore setting the foundation of your future business.”
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IBTM Wired, a New Online Event, to Launch This Summer
The new event is designed to unite professionals from across the world for four days of one-to-one business meetings, networking sessions and a program of live and on-demand education sessions.
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A Sense of Urgency, Hope on April 8 for Global Meetings Industry Day
The worldwide event will focus on the meeting and event industry’s efforts to rebuild in the aftermath of the pandemic.
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Member Spotlight
Lindsay Stuebe, CMP
“Learning and understanding how to safely host an event has become my obsession.”
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Inside the Bubble: Dining Program Highlights
Susie Townsend, senior vice president of visitor experience for Visit Indy, is working inside the men’s NCAA basketball tournament bubble in Indianapolis.
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Events Industry Council Honors Hall of Leaders Inductees
The EIC’s virtual ceremony welcomed Hall of Leaders inductees including Jonathan Howe, who served as MPI legal counsel for 46 years.
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Inside the Bubble: Moving Day in Indianapolis
Susie Townsend, senior vice president of visitor experience for Visit Indy, is working inside the men’s NCAA basketball tournament bubble in Indianapolis.
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Essential Talent Should be Paid Fairly for Virtual and Hybrid Events
The arts are something we should value now more than ever.
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MPI Announces WEC Vegas Keynote Speaker Rich Bracken
Emotional intelligence “can help you feel like if something’s going to blindside you, at least you’re not knocked off your feet.”
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Inside the Bubble: March Madness in Indianapolis
Susie Townsend, senior vice president of visitor experience for Visit Indy, is working inside the men’s NCAA basketball tournament bubble in Indianapolis.
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The Renaissance Worthington Gets a Taste of Business as Usual
“It’s been exciting to have some of the group and leisure business, but we’re ready to get back to normal.”
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