Thursday, August 28, 2025

📱 6 Ways Planners Can Get Started on TikTok

 
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Thursday August 28, 2025
Top Stories
Miguel Neves
Miguel Neves
Editor-in-Chief
Career

Planners Beware: Job Scams are Growing

An increasing number of scammers posing as recruiters are targeting meeting planners. Here's how to spot them and shut them down.

- Barbara Scofidio
Marketing

6 Ways Planners Can Get Started on TikTok

TikTok is the social media platform of choice for showcasing events using video. But plan to spend some time familiarizing yourself with the site before jumping in, or users might pass right by.

- Barbara Scofidio
Destinations

Greater Fort Lauderdale's Newly Expanded Waterfront Convention Center Is Built for Big Events

The newly expanded Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale combines waterfront beauty, modern amenities, and thoughtful design to create an ideal setting for large-scale events. With state-of-the-art features, on-site accommodations, and an unbeatable location, it's a destination where creativity and well-being thrive.

- Visit Lauderdale + Skift Meetings
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  Webinar  
   

Evolving Event Design, Inside and Outside the Box

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Our next Backstage Briefing webinar will challenge the way you think about audience engagement, event formats, and creating event experiences.

Joining us to discuss the latest event design trends with:

  • Liz Lathan, Co-Founder & Chief Community Officer at Club Ichi
  • Sven Boelhouwer, Conference, Event & Project Manager at No Desk

Expect fresh perspectives, creative sparks, and practical ideas you can put into action right away!

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Destinations

London's Largest Convention Center Unveils Expanded Space, Draws North American Bookings

Excel London's delayed expansion is finally open. Its new conferencing facilities are helping position the venue for a strong financial future, largely driven by a surge in North American business.
- Miguel Neves
Technology

AI Is Fixing the Worst Part of Events: Bad Networking

As attendees become increasingly picky about which programs are worth their time and money, the meetings that leverage the right approach to artificial intelligence will emerge as winners.

- Brella + Skift Meetings
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"​​I became suspicious when the job description closely matched my previous job. She started to email me more questions, and then I messaged another person at the company who looked into it further, and there was no job — it was all fake."

Jobseeker Stephanie Perry in Planners Beware: Job Scams are Growing

  New Report  
   

Rethinking Rewards: The New Rules of Incentive Travel

Rethinking Rewards: The New Rules of Incentive Travel

The incentive travel landscape is evolving rapidly. Our new report reveals what's next, combining fresh industry research and expert insights.

The report covers the redefining of incentive travel, next-gen attendees, U.S. government policies, social and environmental consciousness, and planning for uncertainty.

Editorial report, sponsored by Cayman Islands and Visit Anaheim

  Skift Meetings Forum  
   

Learn, Connect, and Get Inspired

SMF25

Skift Meetings Forum returns on September 15, built for senior planners navigating higher expectations, tighter budgets, and an industry that is constantly evolving.

Join us for a full day of learning and connections and gain strategic takeaways, peer-tested frameworks, and new ways to prove your impact.

Industry Calendar | September–October 2025

• theEVENT in Fredericton, NB, Canada [7–9 September]

• Skift Meetings Forum in New York, NY [September 15]

• IMEX America in Las Vegas, NV [October 7–9]

Calendar of Industry Events
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Unlock the Power of AI for Your Events

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Join us on October 6 in Las Vegas at the [AI] Innovation Lab for an exclusive, interactive workshop designed specifically for planners ready to take their AI skills to the next level.

Whether you're just starting out or already experimenting with AI tools, this is your opportunity to explore the real-world potential of this game-changing technology.

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Human Connection Will Save Your Event (Not More Content)

 
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Tuesday July 29, 2025
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Andrea Doyle
Andrea Doyle
Executive Editor
Event Design

Do Companies Need a Chief Meeting Officer?

Dr. Steven G. Rogelberg says meetings are a bigger expense than IT when you add the cost of attendees' time and salaries. So why is no one at the top in charge?

 
- Barbara Scofido
Industry News

Human Connection Will Save Your Event (Not More Content)

As costs rise and loyalty declines, connection can't be an afterthought. Planners who fail to prioritize it risk losing attendees, and with them, their event's future.

 
- Andrea Doyle
DESTINATIONS

Diversity, Inclusion, and the Outdoors: How Greater Fort Lauderdale Welcomes Everyone Under the Sun

The newly expanded Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale combines waterfront beauty, cultural diversity, and inclusive design to create an ideal setting for large, accessible events. With state-of-the-art features, on-site accommodations, and a welcoming spirit, it's a destination where creativity, well-being, and belonging thrive.

- Visit Lauderdale + Skift Meetings
Careers & Personal Development

Take That Summer Vacation: 5 Musts for Avoiding Burnout 

As August rolls around, it's easy to convince yourself that there's no time to take a summer vacation. That's one of many unhealthy decisions planners under stress can make.

- Barbara Scofidio
Ideas & Inspiration

5 Ways to Design a Transformational Event: Advice from Disney

As attendees crave deeper meaning and stronger emotional connections, Disney Meetings & Events is leaning into its storytelling roots. At the heart of its strategy is the Disney Creative Studio, a collaborative hub where storytelling drives experiences that truly transform.

 
- Andrea Doyle
Event Logistics & Operations

What Your International Attendees Need to Know to Enter the U.S.

U.S. entry requirements vary by country and can be confusing. We break it down for you.

 
- Barbara Scofidio
More Stories
  Skift Meetings Forum  
   

Learn, Connect, and Get Inspired

SMF25

Skift Meetings Forum returns on September 15, built for senior planners navigating higher expectations, tighter budgets, and an industry that is constantly evolving.

Join us for a full day of learning and connections and gain strategic takeaways, peer-tested frameworks, and new ways to prove your impact.

"If you don't increase retention rates, your events will shrink and in some cases, retire."

Ken Holsinger, senior vice president of strategy at Freeman, in Human Connection Will Save Your Event (Not More Content)

 

  Skift Meetings [ai] innovation lab  
   

Unlock the Power of AI for Your Events

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Join us on October 6 in Las Vegas at the [AI] Innovation Lab for an exclusive, interactive workshop designed specifically for planners ready to take their AI skills to the next level.

Whether you're just starting out or already experimenting with AI tools, this is your opportunity to explore the real-world potential of this game-changing technology.

Industry Calendar | August-September 2025

• ASAE Annual in Los Angeles, CA | August 9–12

• IBTM Americas in Mexico City, Mexico | August 20 – 21

• the EVENT in Fredericton, NB, Canada Milwaukee, WI | September 6 – 10

• Skift Meetings Forum in New York, NY | September 15

 

Calendar of Industry Events
  Skift Meetings Toolkit  
   

The Skift Meetings Toolkit is your go-to hub for best practices in managing meetings and events.

Start from scratch or sharpen your skills with hundreds of information-packed articles about meeting planning. All the tools you need in your everyday job, in one place, organized by category

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