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How to Level Up Your Sales Kickoffs

Sales kickoffs (SKOs) start the engine for a productive year. Securing the right technology partner can ensure they reach their maximum potential and drive growth.
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Rethinking Next-Gen Events

For an event to be memorable for younger-generation attendees, it must be meaningful and authentic—not just creative.
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The Neverending Fam Scammer Nightmare

As long as there have been fams, there have been fam scammers. They’re a costly nuisance that the industry can’t seem to get under control.
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How the 2024 Election Could Impact the Meetings Industry

The U.S. presidential election is just one of more than 50 national elections happening worldwide in 2024, which will almost certainly impact the meetings industry. There's plenty to consider based on previous administrations' policies on some of the most contentious topics on the political agenda.
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14 Meeting Pros Share Their Best Packing Tips

Who better to ask for packing tips than meeting planners who are constantly on the road? From the 5-4-3-2-1 rule to a portable Nespresso machine, they have all the tricks.