ICYMI: Event Industry Articles Worth Reading

Working in the event industry right now means dealing with rapid changes, and it can be tough to stay on top of best practices.  To help you stay ahead of the curve, we decided to create a list of helpful resources and articles with useful and actionable insights.

Strategy
Benchmark Research for Corporate Events – ICE Research/Cvent
7 Ways Data Can Help You Plan Better Events – Biz Bash
Breaking the Taboo: Salary Transparency for Meeting Professionals – MPI

Well-Being and Professional Development
Maritz Global Events 5 Dimensions of Wellbeing – Maritz Global Events
A Guide for Defining the Successful Meeting Professional in the New Normal – Meetings Today
Emotional Intelligence: The Social Skills You Weren't Taught in School – Life Hacker

In-Person Events
Tips For Safer In-Person Meetings and Events – MPI/Cvent
New Ancillary Fees and What This Means for Your Next Meeting - MPI
How to Optimize Your Event's WiFi – Meetings and Conventions

Virtual/Hybrid Events
Key Questions to Ask as You Begin the Hybrid Meeting Planning Process – Meetings Today
3 Engagement Strategies to Captivate Virtual Attendees – MPI/Cvent
10 Useful, Fun, or Just Plain Wacky Ideas for Virtual Event Deliveries – Biz Bash
10 Engaging Entertainment Ideas for Your Next Virtual Event – Biz Bash

Inclusion
See How This Nonprofit Is Making Events More Accessible and Inclusive – Biz Bash
How Accessible and Inclusive Is Your Virtual Event? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions – Biz Bash