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What’s Next in Event Tech at IMEX 2025?

Our industry is at a turning point where what once seemed like the stuff of sci-fi fever dreams has become standard operating procedure. Not only are there more tech-focused…

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Your 3-Minute IMEX Reset Routine (Because You Don’t Have Time for a Nap)

If you’re reading this on the show floor with a half-warm coffee in one hand and 14 lanyards around your neck, welcome. You’re among friends. And if it’s day…

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The Power of the Little Things

Picture this: you’re halfway through a whale-watching excursion. The sun is shining, the ocean breeze is on point… and the whales? Yeah, they ghosted you. Your guests could easily…

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Crowd-Pleasing Playlists: Power Sessions

Music is one of the best ways to set a tone for an event. However, it can be hard to find the right mix for your attendees or the…

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The Green That Delivers Green: Real ROI from Sustainable Events

Sustainability is having a glow-up. Yes, it might still mean swapping beef for beets, but it also means rethinking sourcing, signage, swag, and everything in between. It’s a line…

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When Meetings Meet a Crisis: The Event Prof’s Role in Fighting Human Trafficking

You walk into a ballroom buzzing with industry leaders, and your planner radar is on hyperdrive. You’ve checked menus, lighting cues, AV feeds. But have you ever scanned the…

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Confessions of the Creatively Obsessed: How Event Profs Spark Big Ideas

Let’s be honest, sometimes the only thing we’re creatively curating is which pastry belongs on the breakfast buffet. But when it’s time to actually bust out the big ideas…

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Nail Your Message, Skip the Misfires. A Real-World Guide to Better Comms for Event Profs.

Let’s start with the obvious: this industry runs on caffeine, charisma, and communication. Miss a detail, misunderstand an email, or misread someone’s tone? That can snowball from small hiccup…

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Events, Evolved: What Experience Has Taught Us About Resilience

When economic uncertainty clouds the forecast, corporate event planning is often among the first areas to feel the pressure. Budgets tighten. Teams shrink. Questions swirl about whether to move…

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Catering, But Make It Creative: Alternative Dining Concepts That Leave a Lasting Impression

Corporate event catering is no longer stuck in the era of rubber chicken and soggy pasta. These days, food pulls double duty as entertainment, ambiance, and conversation starter. Whether…

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Can’t Miss 2025 Event Trends in Culture, Color & Innovation

2025 event trends you can’t miss! When you think of event trends, many things come to mind: design, color, entertainment, activities… This year, we are challenging ourselves to think…

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8 Questions Event Planners Should Ask Their Production Team (But Often Don’t)

Who’s ever had an event collateral snafu? Yeah, unfortunately, it seems to happen to us all at one point or another. However, I’ll tell you a little secret: most…

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Confessions of a 40-Year DMC Veteran

They say there’s no substitute for experience, and we couldn’t agree more! This is just one of the (many, many) reasons that Susan Wormald is such an important part…

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Retention Reimagined: Keeping the Best in Your Business

Employee retention is the ultimate compliment. It means your staff feel valued, supported, and inspired to stick around. However, attracting top talent and getting them to stay can feel…

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How a DMC Can Help You Weather Any Storm

Even the most meticulously planned program can get derailed by Mother Nature’s mood swings. When severe weather like hurricanes, fires, or floods forces a weather cancellation, it’s not just…

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My Favorite Holiday Destinations & Homey Hotels

You know what they say: “There’s no place like home for the holidays.” While the holly jolly season often finds us migrating back to the homestead to see friends…

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How DMC Hotel Partnerships Work for You

The gang’s all here! We decided to poll some of our 360DG destination leaders on how their hotel partnerships enable them to go above and beyond for planners like…

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Navigating Hotel Renovations: A Planner’s Perspective

As an event planner’s closest ally, 360DG wants you to be prepared, no matter what. That means we want to understand your struggles so we can offer an impactful…

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The Colorwave Chronicles: Theory & Trends

Color us excited to talk about two of our favorite things: corporate events and COLOR! From nature to big city billboards, color is a fundamental part of our lives….

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Vegas, Baby! Your IMEX Networking Guide

Raise your hand if you’re pumped for IMEX 2024! We’ve got both hands up because we’re so excited to see what this year’s conference brings. 🙌 Bonus points: IMEX…

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Rock Your Personal Brand at Conferences and Trade Shows

Ready to shine at your next conference or trade show? Whether you’re a seasoned event professional or just getting your feet wet in the industry, your personal brand is…

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Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace

At 360DG, unique perspectives and divergent thinking inspire innovation and fuel creativity. However, being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world can present obstacles, especially when that workplace is in the…

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Site Inspection EQ: Creating Attendee-Centric Site Visits

In our world of creative experience-making, site inspections are more than a checkmark on the to-do list—they’re an art form. Instead of focusing on capacity numbers and seating options,…

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What’s Trending in Corporate Event Entertainment?

Entertainment — endless options exist to wow and dazzle your group. As the orchestrator of unforgettable experiences, it’s your job to select the very best while keeping up with…

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360DG’s Strategic Account Management Team’s 2024 Event Picks

2024’s lineup of can’t-miss industry events is nothing short of incredible. Bringing together industry experts, innovators and curious attendees, our Strategic Account Management team’s best picks for industry events…

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Programs and Certifications To Boost Your Career in Corporate Meetings & Events

September is back-to-school season – and that doesn’t just apply to traditional students in campus classrooms. The months between the end of the summer and the start of the…

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360DG’s Global Business Development Team’s 2023 Event Picks

At long last, trade shows are getting their groove back. Case in point: next year’s incredible lineup of can’t-miss industry events. Bringing together industry experts, innovators and curious attendees,…

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Beyond the Basics – Certifications, Accreditations, and Industry Knowledge

September kicks off the back-to-school season, but education isn’t just applicable to grade school and college students or tied to a standard classroom setting. All professions can benefit from…

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Checking-In!: 360DG’s LA Hotel Highlights

From Downtown to Beverly Hills, we have the latest and greatest updates and ideas from Los Angeles’ hoteliers. Whether you’re looking for walkability, super-sized meeting spaces, or unique on-site…

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7 Ways for Hotel Planners to Supercharge Their Hotel Site Visits

As a hotel planner, you have one chance to make an unforgettable impression on corporate event clients during a site visit. It’s an anxiety familiar to every hotel planner…

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Big Ideas, Small Budget: 6 Ways to Get Creative for Your Next Corporate Event

Whether you’re hosting a go-big five-day program with 10 over-the-top events or a smaller, one-day retreat for 50 of your top salespeople, we know budget is a part of…

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