By the Numbers: 12 Virtual Event Statistics

With the roll out of the coronavirus vaccine and 2020 finally coming to an end, many people are feeling more optimistic than ever, and much of that optimism is geared toward the event industry’s recovery. And while everyone is ready for the return to live events, one thing 2020 has taught us is that virtual […]

Eventure: Event Gifting Made Easy

With the number of virtual programs doubling in 2020, event planners everywhere are trying to find ways to make their virtual event stand out. As we’ve stated in previous blogs, holding virtual attendees’ attention can be a difficult feat to overcome when considering the number of distractions going on at home. Along with that challenge, […]

Traveling During COVID: Is It Safer Than We Think?

If there’s one thing most of us can agree on, it’s that 2020 has been tough. From the harsh economic downturn causing a spike in unemployment to becoming accustomed to the new safety protocols necessary to take on the outside world, it’s been a difficult year for most. Much of our lives have been affected […]

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Due to the massive increase of virtual and hybrid meetings brought on by the global pandemic, corporate event planners are now facing newfound challenges involved with presenting events on a virtual platform. Even people who have merely attended an online meeting can probably tell you some of the common pitfalls one must navigate when hosting […]

Cvent CONNECT Insights: Virtual Attendee Personas

 Recently, I attended Cvent CONNECT Virtual, joining over 35,000 other meeting and event professionals in order to learn more about our recovering industry. After attending several breakout sessions, one stood out in my mind: “Understanding Your Virtual Attendees—The Antidote to Virtual Fatigue.” During the event, the presenter dove into how difficult it can be to […]

Observe Earth Day Like an Events Planning Pro

For 50 years, April 22nd has marked Earth Day, an annual event celebrated around the world to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Here’s our Earth Day tips for events planning professionals! This year, with international travel and global supply chains restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our shared existence on this planet is being felt […]

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As corporate event planners, it is important that we stay healthy and support our immune systems year-round. When we feel our best, it supports our ability to execute flawless programs for our clients. As we have watched the effects of COVID-19 around the world, many have been taking into consideration how to take better care […]

Tips and Tricks for Telecommuting Tips and Tricks for Telecommuting

Bishop-McCann has been allowing our corporate event planning associates flexibility in working from home for many years; we’re here to share some tips and tricks for telecommuting. There are many benefits that come with working from home for both employers and employees. In fact, two-thirds of managers report that employees who are given the option […]

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Event professionals, check out these free resources! The presence of COVID-19 has certainly caused disruption and pause within the events industry, but with it planners may have some extra time for the things we have put on the back-burner. One of those things may be continuing education, and lucky for corporate event planners, there are tons […]

Engaging Employees at Home During COVID-19

Engaging employees at home isn’t something we’ve had to worry about before. COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that has penetrated the entire globe, has shifted the way we work, learn, engage, and network. With bans on gatherings over ten people and many states and municipalities enacting shelter-in-place orders, the ability to gather together with our colleagues for […]

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Last week, I had the pleasure of experiencing my first Bishop-McCann Staff Retreat. This retreat brings our company together, from San Francisco to Chicago, into the heart of the Kansas City Crossroads. During this time, we reflected on the past year, conceptualized the year to come, and came together as a family to refuel our […]

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Smart Badges Make Networking Easy at Meetings and Events Let’s face it—for many people, networking at events or meetings is a daunting task filled with a lot of awkward conversation. Most of the time, meeting attendees only get a name and maybe a business card from people they mingle with at a networking event. It’s […]

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Earlier this week, I went out to Kansas City to attend my first Bishop-McCann Annual Holiday Party. It was a fantastic celebration that reminded me of the value of traditions, rituals, and the comfort of being with special people. Since most of us here spend our days putting together and delivering amazing meetings, incentives, and […]

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Obsessed with Immersion by Ronan Vance originally posted to LinkedIn. I subscribe to a number of daily email newsletters because I am innately curious (and due to a case of FOMO when it comes to those organizations and individuals I find most informative and influential). Usually, I just scan them for highlights, but there is…

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At Bishop-McCann, we love to search for exciting, on-site branding opportunities that our attendees are able to experience at their programs. Environmental branding can be utilized as a method to drive home messages from a keynote session or excite attendees for the conference. We believe this is also a perfect chance to provide brand exposure […]

Building a True Client Partnership

A client partner relationship is more than just being a vendor, it’s becoming a true extension of the client’s internal team.

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Conference goodie bags can be one of the highlights of a corporate event. Everyone likes a free gift. That is, until you open it and realize it’s full of items you’ll be dumping as soon as no one is watching. The swag bags we’re given at industry events should be full of possibility, not disappointment. […]

6 Important Insights from Cvent Connect 2019

Inspired and motivated! That’s how we feel after attending the Cvent Connect Technology Conference last month. Held in Las Vegas, thousands of meeting and corporate event planning professionals came together. Not only did they discuss how cutting-edge technology can enhance attendee engagement within the meeting and event experience, but they also talked about how to push […]