At Meetings & Incentives Worldwide (M&IW), we specialize in the end-to-end event management of meetings, conferences, and incentives of all shapes and sizes around the world. We also specialize in enterprise program strategy across organizations.
The initial discovery process for sourcing in-person meetings has changed since pre-pandemic. Having open and honest conversations will lead to a more comprehensive and transparent sourcing process to ensure the personal safety and security of all your participants. In this episode, our...
Many organizations that rely on revenue from sponsors have been scrambling to reimagine conferences and tradeshows in a world now filled with a lot more virtual than in-person events. And, let’s add the latest option into the mix -- the hybrid environment. You may have heard planning...
It is time to REIMAGINE how we plan, produce, and execute meetings and events. Our goal as event planners and industry consultants is to provide new and improved best practices that stretch beyond enhanced SOPs, checklists, and templates to deliver a comprehensive, consultative experience to event stakeholders. With the rise...
For the last three months, Intent Strategy Group (ISG) has been helping enterprise clients migrate from the Cvent Classic Requester Portal, Meeting Request Form (MRF) and reporting to the new Cvent Access Portals. Cvent Access Portal Overview There are at least three ways in which to migrate to Cvent Access...
To design and produce a hybrid event for your organization, you'll want to have a powerhouse hybrid events team in place. In addition to many of the individuals from your in-person events planning team, you also need to factor in new roles to engage both...
Denise Farrell, Director of Global Procurement, has joined the PCMA POWER Chapter 2021 Board and will serve as the Education Officer. PCMA’s mission is to deliver superior and innovative education to promote the value of professional convention management. IMPORTANCE OF INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT At M&IW, we are fortunate...
On-site event safety and health is a hot topic among planners who want to “get back to work,” however, with a greater due diligence at play, program owners and event stakeholders need to understand the risk and the overwhelming opportunity of meeting face-to-face. Meetings are not an addition to work; they are an...
For your incentive travel and employee recognition programs, winners can choose their own gifts, rewards, or travel packages through a branded portal as a pre-event gift, during an event, or as a follow-up touchpoint with key stakeholders. Caledonia, Wisconsin (January 13, 2021) – Meetings &...
You may not be able to predict when emergencies will strike, but you can plan for them by having an Emergency Response Plan. In fact, detailing emergency preparedness procedures is one of the most important strategic decisions a business can make. Knowing how to manage...
To meet industry demands, Cvent is transitioning to a new reporting framework and retiring their legacy system. It is important to understand the benefits, timeline, and the impact Access Portal will have on your organization and SMM program. In this episode, our host, Jeff Naue,...