In This Issue
May 2017
This month's issue is all about achieving your dreams. And there's no one better to speak to about that subject than Catherine Simmons, the planner who puts on one of the biggest, most innovative events each year: Salesforce's annual user conference, Dreamforce.
Also, you won't want to miss this month's in-depth feature on tech meetings, which will show you how to create engaging onsite video that will take your events to new heights.
Smart Meetings is an event planning publication covering meetings, industry news, including expert opinions and interviews, topical articles, coverage of destinations and venues in the U.S and worldwide, and features stories on incentive, corporate, government and association meetings.
Features
October 22, 2020
TrendsCreating Onsite Video Content
The medium extends the message: Use strategic planning when selecting digital content capture and distribution tacticsFor decades, most people in the meetings and events industry have contended that the…
May 16, 2017
TrendsMeetings Diversity Undergoes a Renovation
New trends and challenges are emerging in the meetings industryMinority groups naturally come together to resist and mingle, and in so doing need a venue to congregate and discuss, to…
May 22, 2017
Hotels & DestinationsGaming Properties: One-Stop Shops for Meetings
Gaming properties offer attractive options for groups all under one roofOnly a special destination could make a Silicon Valley-based organization spurn the sleek, tech-savvy meeting venues of San Francisco and…
May 5, 2017
EventsCatherine Simmons: Planner Behind Dreamforce is Living a Dream
Catherine Simmons is thriving in her pivotal role with Dreamforce Born and raised: Durham, England Occupation: Vice President of Strategic Events (Dreamforce) for Salesforce Education: Bachelor of Arts degree from…
In Every Issue
May 11, 2017
Smart Style6 Creative Gift Ideas that Attendees Will Treasure
Your resource for trendy treasures and gift ideasTreat attendees and VIPs to unique, thoughtful gifts they will definitely want to take home. Smart Meetings has selected an assortment of items…
October 11, 2017
Food and Beverage5 Fresh F&B Ideas for Summer Events
Cafe du Parc photo by Janet Scanlon Fortified by creativity, powerhouse ingredients and global influences, salads go from glum to glam. There’s no single recipe for salad success. Textural variety,…
April 28, 2017
How ToSpeaking of Speakers: Tips to Manage Keynote Speakers
Managers of professional keynoters offer tips on working with clients A few recent trends are converging in a way that’s making it tougher to find, book and prepare keynote and…
April 27, 2017
CareerBuoy, Don’t Bully
Positive leadership inspired by joy, collaboration and Renaissance thinkingWhen employees feel disengaged, underappreciated and uninspired, it’s easy to find fault with the workforce itself. But the blame may lie with…
April 27, 2017
Strategy6 Tips to Relieve Aches Caused by Electronic Devices
6 Tips to relieve aches caused by electronic devicesThe technological revolution has given us some wonderful tools to work with in our jobs. We use them. We love them. We…
April 27, 2017
StrategyTop Managers are Good Salespeople
Motivating employees helps them excel and exceed expectationsIt is often said that good salespeople do not always make good managers. As a sales director and publisher, I’ve found this to…
April 27, 2017
EventsMeetings Industry Collaborates in a Highly Competitive Field
Left to right: Roger Dow, Michael Massari and Michael Dominguez at Global Meetings Industry Day at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City, New Jersey Global Meetings Industry Day unites major players while…
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