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Think Like an Innovator

According to Freeman audience research, the difference between a good and a great event may come down to mindset.

BY Kimberly Hardcastle September 16, 2025

3 Practical Use Cases for AI at Events

Concurrent sessions are the meat and potatoes of professional conferences. Use AI to improve the recipe.

BY Dave Lutz, CMP September 10, 2025

‘We’ve Walked These Paths Before’: How the Meetings Industry Is Adapting to the DEI Backlash in the U.S.

A common theme emerged in our coverage of how organizations are responding to attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

BY Michelle Russell July 30, 2025

Finding the Right Space at the Right Time

Our new offices were designed for collaboration — a way of approaching challenges that has never been more important than it is today.

BY Sherrif Karamat July 29, 2025

How to Create Intentionally Inclusive Events

Your event marketing plan speaks volumes about how committed you are to making sure everyone feels welcome. Here’s what to keep in mind.

BY Ariana O’Rourke July 23, 2025

Are You Ready for the Zero-Click Economy?

AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are rapidly changing how people discover events, generating leads and inquiries without traditional website clicks. In this new “zero-click” landscape, optimizing your content for both audiences and AI models is becoming essential.

BY Laura Davidson July 21, 2025

Top Takeaways From a Meeting for AV Experts

InfoComm, billed as “The Coolest Pro AV Gathering on the Planet,” offers attendees a firsthand experience of the latest audiovisual tech. Here are three top trends to use at your own meetings.

BY Dave Lutz, CMP July 21, 2025

How to Build a Trustworthy Event

Nearly 400 professionals who attend events told 360 Live Media about what makes them trust — and distrust — events.

BY Jack Macleod June 15, 2025

The Importance of Events in Fostering Trust

Trust in others and in institutions is collapsing around the world. That makes the need for events — and for our industry to do them well — more imperative than ever.

BY Sherrif Karamat June 4, 2025

How Are Deep Cuts by the U.S. Government Affecting Meetings?

One slice of the current administration’s impact on the events industry.

BY Michelle Russell June 2, 2025

Mapping an Immersive Attendee Journey

A guide to designing an emotionally engaging participant journey, from the first communication announcing your event to well after its conclusion.

BY Kimberly Hardcastle May 30, 2025

5 Ways to Future-Proof Your Meetings in Uncertain Times

These strategies will help you be proactive in navigating shifts in policies and the economic and geopolitical landscape.

BY Dave Lutz, CMP May 21, 2025

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