Posted on August 17th, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
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If you’re a meeting or event planner, I’ll bet you often find yourself wishing for more hours in your time-crunched day to button up those last important details. Just one more email to answer, call to make, article to read, contract to review, RFP to submit….Sound familiar?
If so, you’ll enjoy this [...]
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Posted on August 16th, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
Hot Opportunity and Cool Prices
Because of some 4 and 5 night charters that were sold in the Caribbean, SeaDream Yacht Club has given us dibs on a few rare charter opportunities that we can’t wait to share with you:
2 and 3 night remnant voyages at an excellent value.
These unique short yacht charters can accommodate [...]
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Posted on August 11th, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
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You’re planning an event and need information – FAST. You know there’s gotta be an app for that, right?
If you’re tired of wasting time searching for iPhone or iPad apps, you’ll want to check out MeetingsApps.com, a new website launched by Invenia and the IMEX Group for meeting, event, and [...]
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Posted on August 3rd, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
You’re a savvy planner, and you already know that Seasite.com is the quickest way to search and source a cruise ship for your group event. You’ve entered your criteria and found a great selection of ships for your meeting or incentive program. Hmmm…each option looks better than the last – how do you choose? Wouldn’t [...]
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Posted on August 3rd, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
Just found another great article dealing with employee engagement strategies from Incentive Magazine, posted on IncentiveMag.com. The article, “High Anxiety: How Recognition Eases Workplace Tension”, was written by Mike Ryan, senior VP of Marketing and Client Strategy at Madison Performance Group, an employee marketing firm in New York City.
In the article, Mr. Ryan presents solid [...]
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Posted on July 26th, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
Need more proof that face-to-face meetings are essential for building trust and developing relationships?
If we’re so connected through technology, why do we feel increasingly disconnected? Several studies cited by Belinda Luscombe in a Time.com article prove that high-tech “lean communications” like email and videoconferencing are stripping away personal interactions that lead to trust – critical [...]
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Posted on July 26th, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
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How Starbucks saved their company with a meeting of 10,000 people and by giving back to New Orleans.
From: The Harvard Business Review Interview: “We Had to Own the Mistakes”
An Interview with Howard Schultz by Adi Ignatius
In 2008, Howard Schultz returned to Starbucks as CEO after an 8-year hiatus. He faced a challenging [...]
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Posted on July 26th, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
Challenged with getting your decision makers onboard with a cruise ship meeting?
Here are the top 10 misconceptions about conducting business at sea – it’s time to expose them and set the record straight!
1. PERCEPTION. Sensitivity to program extravagance remains high.
TRUTH: Cruises are an affordable option now available to everyone – not just the elite. [...]
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Posted on July 20th, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
If you want to network and learn about using social media for meetings and events, Engage365.org is a great place to visit. While on the site, I stumbled upon an article by Ian McGonnigal “13 Ways Linkedin Supports Event Marketing” that talks about…well, it’s pretty self-explanatory.
The article, originally posted on ExperientialMarketing20.com, contains some great tips [...]
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Posted on July 19th, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
Fresh out of creative ideas for your next event? Get a jump on your planning with our menu of great cruise options for groups. We’ve sorted through hundreds of ships and itineraries to create a customized “Quick Picks” directory – just click on your group size for some unique ideas. Whether it’s a board meeting [...]
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