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changing mindSeptember 15, 2026Beyond ROI: can we measure what an event does to people?A new festival is asking attendees whether exposure to different ideas and perspectives has changed their outlook. Should we follow its lead?Read More
We need a resolution - over to you, Mr JohnsonJuly 7, 2020We need a resolution - over to you, Mr JohnsonAre we finally getting somewhere? After months of uncertainty, it looks like this week we could be getting a roadmap to recovery.'Time for a united approach' says Venue Directory MDJuly 6, 2020'Time for a united approach' says Venue Directory MDMichael Begley, managing director of the Venue Directory suggests now is not a time for venues to be in competition, but instead should be collaborating.ACE launches comms strategy to boost personal R-valueJuly 5, 2020ACE launches comms strategy to boost personal R-valueAbsolute Corporate Events (ACE) has launched Rewire, a new communications strategy that aims to help businesses grow as lockdown is eased. ACE owner and client strategies director, Chris Parnham has based the new strategy on personal R-value.‘One size will not fit all’ as nations begin to reopen, says Martin SirkJune 30, 2020‘One size will not fit all’ as nations begin to reopen, says Martin SirkMartin Sirk, of Sirk Serendipity, shares his thoughts on why some countries will be a lot more successful at reopening than others...Why motivation and morale are key drivers for eventprofsJune 26, 2020Why motivation and morale are key drivers for eventprofsThe question of morale and motivation in these interesting times was raised at a conference panel I was on, hosted by Murtaza Kalendar, TravelShop Turkey’s MD.Events industry responds to calls for more action on diversityJune 23, 2020Events industry responds to calls for more action on diversityCalls for more action on diversity and to make the events industry more inclusive are growing louder.Trump's turbulent Tulsa rally - and what it can tell event plannersJune 23, 2020Trump's turbulent Tulsa rally - and what it can tell event plannersOn Saturday night Donald Trump held a rally in Tulsa. That much we know. The story of the event is fascinating, slightly horrifying, and - as ever with anything involving Trump - a little chaotic, so bear with me.The changing face of event leadership in the pandemic eraJune 18, 2020The changing face of event leadership in the pandemic eraI was interested to hear what Madeleine Albright, the first US female Secretary of State had to say about leadership in these days of upheaval, where nothing is certain.Fighting on two fronts: remaining sustainable in a pandemicJune 15, 2020Fighting on two fronts: remaining sustainable in a pandemicDavid Vaughton, managing director of Make Venues chats to M&IT about why the meetings and events industry can be the solution, not the problem, to macro subjects such as climate change, even during a pandemic.World Environment Day: building a greener future for the events industryJune 5, 2020World Environment Day: building a greener future for the events industryThe conversation around creating a greener future has never been louder, thanks in part, to the young and wise Swedish activist, Greta Thunberg.Show More
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