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Level up with Leanne: connecting (and selling) differently
Samantha Nagy Samantha Nagy

Level up with Leanne: connecting (and selling) differently

If sales are part of your role (and who doesn’t sell…. ) can you remember the time when we made cold call after cold call trying to land our next sale?  You know, the good old-fashioned cold calls and telephone tag that used to be the bread and butter of every salesperson out there? 

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5 events trends to look for in 2024
Samantha Nagy Samantha Nagy

5 events trends to look for in 2024

Looking ahead to event planning in 2024, clients will be on the hunt for the latest and greatest. Here’s what we have to look forward to in the new year.

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Strengthen your team bond at work
Samantha Nagy Samantha Nagy

Strengthen your team bond at work

More work always gets accomplished when a team is working closely in harmony. This can sometimes be easier said than done. There are personality conflicts to deal with, introverted staff members and people who simply work better alone than on a team.

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SWAG: What's in and what's out?
Samantha Nagy Samantha Nagy

SWAG: What's in and what's out?

Remember when Michael Scott went to the paper trade show on The Office? "SWAG! Stuff we all get! I basically decorated my condo for free with all of my swag," he says.

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Level Up with Leanne: Are you ready for ChatGPT
Samantha Nagy Samantha Nagy

Level Up with Leanne: Are you ready for ChatGPT

Show of hands: Did anyone else feel gob-smacked earlier this year when ChatGPT entered our professional worlds?

I wanted to dive in head first to see what the fuss was about, and over the past year I’ve learned a ton about how it can help in our meetings and events industry. I hear inspiring stories from planners that are using ChatGPT as their trusty sidekick who can help with all the nitty-gritty details of their meetings and events.

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Breaking down the art of conference sponsorships
Samantha Nagy Samantha Nagy

Breaking down the art of conference sponsorships

When it comes to planning a conference, convention or meeting, budget is probably top of mind (or at least it should be). Expenses need to be covered and while breaking even might be the goal, increasing your ROI doesn’t hurt. And while ticket sales may take care of the majority of the cost, having some sponsors attached to the event can really help to curb the costs.

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7 considerations for the perfect conference venue
Samantha Nagy Samantha Nagy

7 considerations for the perfect conference venue

When it comes to planning a conference, whether it is large or small scale, there are a few things to keep in mind. While logistics are clearly top of mind – budget, size and location – there are a few other factors to consider.

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How to choose the best speaker for your show
Samantha Nagy Samantha Nagy

How to choose the best speaker for your show

Looking for the perfect speaker for your next event? Here are a few helpful hints for booking the best person for the job and how you can collaborate to make the most of the experience.

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5 booth lessons we learned from CMEExpo
Samantha Nagy Samantha Nagy

5 booth lessons we learned from CMEExpo

And that's a wrap on CMEExpo 2023!

We hope that everyone had a great time. As our staff meandered through the endless booths at the show, we were able to learn some valuable lessons about what it takes to have a successful trade show booth. Here are a few tips for upcoming shows.

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Swap it out: Mocktails are in!
Samantha Nagy Samantha Nagy

Swap it out: Mocktails are in!

Looking for the perfect speaker for your next event? Here are a few helpful hints for booking the best person for the job and how you can collaborate to make the most of the experience.

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Easing convention stress for attendees
Samantha Nagy Samantha Nagy

Easing convention stress for attendees

After COVID, travelling and attending in-person events became a source of stress for many people. Not everyone was able to jump back into convention life as easily as others. And even now, as life has returned to normal, there is a wellness trend that continues to grow. Mental health is at the forefront, and you need to think about what is best for clients, customers, employees and attendees.

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