Turn your VIPs into MVPs with sports hospitality. One of today’s top trends in corporate events, sports hospitality elevates the average experience of attending a sporting event. Picture the best seats in the house with private catering, luxury accommodations, exclusive events before or after the big game, and concierge service throughout. Don’t forget the door-to-door transportation so attendees avoid the hassle of parking! Whether your attendees are employees, customers, or sales partners, whether they’re sports fans or not, the exclusivity and uniqueness of sports hospitality will make them ..read more

At M&IW, we have long championed sustainable practices for the meetings, events, and incentive programs we manage. As our CEO, Tina Madden, says, “Sustainability is not an initiative. It’s a mindset.” We are firmly committed to this mindset, but if you’re just starting on your journey to sustainable events, it can seem overwhelming. To make the prospect less daunting, we’re sharing our four-step process to ensure every program is looked at through an environmentally friendly lens. But first, let’s explore some background as to why event sustainability is so important. The Impact of Even ..read more

Whether it’s a webinar, conference, or networking session, the success of your virtual or hybrid event can depend on the digital platform used. There are many options available, all with their own strengths and price points. When you partner with M&IW, you are assigned a digital producer from the Event Technology team who guides you to the right platform to meet your needs. Top Three Factors Influencing Your Choice of Digital Platform Choosing a digital platform needs to happen early in the planning process. The capabilities of the platform chosen affect what can and cannot be done for yo ..read more

You already know the benefits of hosting corporate events for your employees, but for companies with a remote workforce, gathering together in person may not be an option. So… host a virtual employee event instead! The quality of virtual events has increased tenfold since the start of the pandemic, as has the variety of engaging virtual activities available. Gone are the days of long, boring meetings with one speaker droning on and attendees muted and off-camera. Now, it’s possible to recreate the energy of a company retreat or holiday party. As another bonus, virtual events usually takes less ..read more

Most business professionals attend a variety of events each year, from local networking events to international industry conferences. In fact, many organizations encourage their employees to attend such events because of the knowledge to be gained and connections to be made. But one thing these companies may be missing out on is the opportunity to host their own corporate gathering for their employees. Like any event, internal corporate events are an investment in terms of both time and budget, but the potential return on investment is tremendous. Benefits of Corporate Events Examples of corp ..read more

Earlier this month, Mae Ibe, M&IW’s Customer Success Director, and Conference & Tradeshow Specialist attended PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 (CL24) at the San Diego Convention Center. This event proved that conference attendance is back and better than ever, with record attendance numbers that exceeded pre-pandemic levels! This includes around 4,200 in-person attendees and approximately 700 online participants. During this conference, attendees were challenged to THINK BIGGER about the boundless potential of their careers and the future of the business events industry ..read more

In 2023, we were thrilled to watch our online community grow substantially and loved the increased interaction!  To our over 4,300 new followers we want to say ‘welcome’ and to all members of our amazing community, thank you for your likes, support of and comments on posts throughout the year.  In that spirit, we are taking a look back at the five most popular LinkedIn posts of 2023 based on the overall Engagement and Applause Rate.  Our goal last year was to provide consistent and relevant content to our community. We worked hard to meet this goal by sharing our expert insights ..read more

For Immediate Release Contact: Sara O’Neil Marketing and Public Relations marketing@meetings-incentives.com A customer-focused technology leader, Kimberly Stone joins M&IW to drive innovation and increase efficiency across event technology. Caledonia, Wisconsin (January 12, 2023) – Meetings & Incentives Worldwide (M&IW) is excited to welcome Kimberly Stone as the company’s first Vice President of Event Technology. She will focus on implementing cutting-edge event technology solutions and optimizing processes to ensure a seamless and engaging experience for M&IW’s customers an ..read more

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