Meeting in Middle-earth
Oxonmoot — a gathering of J.R.R. Tolkien enthusiasts — meets annually in Oxford, England.
Archives for October 2018
PCMA Convening Leaders Preview
Steve Pemberton: Defying the Odds
Steve Pemberton, author and Convening Leaders Main Stage speaker, on transcending circumstances and a different definition of diversity.
Embracing the Future
Business events are at the epicenter of the technology boom. Let’s capitalize on the opportunities that brings.
Less Than Fifteen Seconds
The Fifteen Seconds Festival had big plans for a U.S. debut this past September, but a visa-approval hiccup forced organizers to improvise with an entirely different event.
How Events + Book Publishing Turned an Association Around
Middle East Council of Shopping Centres (MECSC) CEO David Macadam shares how conferences — and a book and magazine — helped grow membership.
Walk/Bike/Places in the Big Easy
Walk/Bike/Places gathers city planners, placemakers, transportation engineers, community leaders, and others to discuss how infrastructure plays a part in creating a destination’s distinct culture.
When Does Segmenting Make Sense?
When building event-marketing campaigns, there are several ways to segment your audience and customize the times you reach out to specific groups. And sometimes, speaking to your entire prospect database just makes the most sense.
Priya Parker: 'Don't Skip Over Purpose.'
Gathering people together is an act of 'transformative leadership,' says Priya Parker, the author of "The Art of Gathering. "Always, always start with purpose."
Exploring Blockchain
The travel and hospitality industries are already using blockchain. What’s its potential for business events?
Meetings Industry Forecast: Human-Centered and Fueled by Tech
Our forecasts on lodging, travel, exhibitions, and more are filled with news of technological change — which doesn't eclipse the very human art of bringing people together.
How They Got the Deal
It may be tough to negotiate in a sellers' market, but hotels don’t hold all the chips. Successful negotiators share their tactics for reaching a fair deal.
It's Hard to Give Negative Feedback. You Should Do It Anyway.
A few things to avoid when having difficult conversations, like sandwiching negative feedback between praise.
