The Stand-Up (March 25, 2025)

Tariff Turmoil, AI Prompts, Date Selection, Content-First Strategies, Pop-Ups, Projection Mapping and more

View in browser Unsubscribe Wednesday March 26, 2025 Top Stories | Curated by   Miguel Neves Editor-in-Chief Curated by Industry News Tariff Turmoil: Event Planners Face Rising Costs and Uncertainty Trump-imposed tariffs on imports from countries including Canada, Mexico, and China are forcing planners to navigate rising costs and operational uncertainties.  - Andrea Doyle   Technology Planners Share Their AI Prompts Pick a task, from emails to seating charts to FAQ documents, and there's probably a way AI can help, said these two meeting pros during Skift Meetings' recent AI & the Future of Events virtual event. - Barbara Scofidio   Contracts & Duty of Care How to Address Tariffs in Event Contracts Tariffs can trigger unexpected cost spikes for both planners and suppliers. Building flexibility into contracts through substitutions and force majeure protections can help mitigate financial surprises and keep events on track. - Andrea Doyle   Ideas & Inspiration Designing Meetings for Content First: 5 Strategies Planners put so much focus on the meeting experience that they sometimes overlook how much logistics have an impact on content. - Barbara Scofidio   Logistics & Operations How to Choose the Best Dates for Your Business Events Selecting the right event date goes beyond just checking a calendar, it's a strategic decision that can make or break attendance. - Andrea Doyle   Technology Projection Mapping Guide for Events: How to Plan, Create & Execute 3D projection mapping is a powerful tool to captivate audiences and maximize event ROI. And the best part, it might be more affordable than you think. - Kanchi Jain   Marketing & Promotion Pop-Up Events: Do's and Don'ts Pop-up events might have started out as a trend but they've become an integral part of the marketing mix. - Barbara Scofidio   Virtual Summit       AI & the Future of Events Explore how AI is revolutionizing the events industry, guided by the trailblazers at the forefront of innovation. Our latest virtual summit is now available on demand.  Sponsored by Convene Watch On Demand Industry Calendar | March 2025 Northwest Event Show in Seattle, WA | Mar. 26–27 IACC Americas Knowledge Exchange in College Station, TX | Mar. 31–Apr. SISO CEO Summit in Austin, TX | Mar. 31–Apr. 3 Explore Our Full Calendar of 2025 Industry Events "We are sourcing programs for 2027 and 2028 for our Canadian customers, and they are excluding U.S. destinations." - Jennifer Glynn, managing partner at Meeting Encore, in Tariff Turmoil: Event Planners Face Rising Costs and Uncertainty   Skift IDEA Awards       Skift IDEA Awards represents the travel industry's most coveted achievement for excellence in design, creativity, and innovation.   There are four categories dedicated to meetings and events: Hotels Convention Centers and Other Venues Destination Marketing Organizations Event Technology Enter Now Elsewhere in the News U.S. Allies Add Warnings for Travel to America (Skift) Disney CEO Defends Park Pricing, Unveils New Tech and Plans 7 More Cruise Ships (Skift) U.S. National Parks Can Bring Back 1,000 Fired Employees (Skift) Asia's Travel Surge Drives Moderate Global Growth (Skift) Editor's Picks How Agentic AI May Transform Event Planning – and Tools You Can Use Now Government Meeting Cancellations Surge Amid Federal Layoffs Incentive Leaders Express Concern About Potential Impact of Trump Policies 7 Productivity Hacks for Planners Get More on Skift Meetings Defining the future of events. Skift. 35 W 31st St., New York, NY, 10001, USA Follow Us: LinkedIn   |  X   |  Facebook   |  Instagram   |  YouTube You received this because you are subscribed to Newsletter | Skift Meetings Stand-Up from Skift. For Gmail users: If you are using the tabbed inbox, Skift emails may be pushed to the 'Promotions' tab. To get updates from Skift direct to your primary inbox, drag and drop this email to that tab.