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Planning Spring Events: Master Your Hotel Room Block Strateg

Planning Spring Events: Master Your Hotel Room Block Strateg
Spring marks the return of outdoor celebrations, conferences, and destination weddings. Whether you're organizing a corporate retreat or a family r...

Managing Hotel Contracts: A Comprehensive Guide for Event Planners

Managing Hotel Contracts: A Comprehensive Guide for Event Planners
Successfully negotiating and managing hotel contracts is a critical skill for event planners that can make or break your event's budget and success...

February's Meeting Protocol Monthly Podcast: Liam Dacey

February's Meeting Protocol Monthly Podcast: Liam Dacey
From Local Access TV, to starting a queer film festival, to managing high-profile political events, this expert shares his stories on building a su...

Why Recognizing Black History Month is Essential for Event Planners

Why Recognizing Black History Month is Essential for Event Planners
As event planners, we have the unique opportunity—and responsibility—to create inclusive and meaningful experiences for diverse audiences. February...

The Evolution of Remote Team Management: Lessons from a Half-Decade of Transformation

The Evolution of Remote Team Management: Lessons from a Half-Decade of Transformation
The landscape of remote work has undergone a remarkable transformation since 2020. What began as an urgent response to global circumstances has mat...

Event Management: Emerging Trends Reshaping the Industry

Event Management: Emerging Trends Reshaping the Industry
In an era where connectivity and experience reign supreme, the event management industry stands at the forefront of innovation and transformation. ...

Virtual Events in 2025: Evolution or Extinction?

Virtual Events in 2025: Evolution or Extinction?
As we settle into 2025, it's fascinating to observe how virtual events have transformed since their explosive growth during the pandemic years. Rat...

January's Meeting Protocol Monthly Podcast: Alyssa Hart

January's Meeting Protocol Monthly Podcast: Alyssa Hart
In this month’s episode, Alyssa Hart explores what it means to build authentic relationships in this hectic, transactional industry and the importa...

December's Meeting Protocol Monthly Podcast: Withrow Newell

December's Meeting Protocol Monthly Podcast: Withrow Newell
Have you ever considered using your event expertise to pursue a teaching career? This month’s guest, Withrow Newell, an Instructor of Hospitailty a...

November's Meeting Protocol Monthly Podcast: Jeff Levick

November's Meeting Protocol Monthly Podcast: Jeff Levick
Excellent video production is crucial to promoting your event and brand. This month's episode is a crash course on planning top-notch content to c...

October's Meeting Protocol Monthly Podcast: Rich Rodrigues

October's Meeting Protocol Monthly Podcast: Rich Rodrigues
This episode is basically a textbook on tradeshow tips with fun stories - I don't think I've laughed this much in any other episode. Rich dishes o...

September's Meeting Protocol Monthly Podcast: Melissa Lee

September's Meeting Protocol Monthly Podcast: Melissa Lee
Who doesn't want more strategies to get attendees to love their brand? In this episode, ⁠Melissa Lee⁠ shares her secret formula for brand synergy ...