Ask the Attorney: Challenges for Independent Planners
Planning Tips and TrendsAsk the Attorney: Challenges for Independent Planners
Emily Hardin of Maritz, who spoke at Northstar's Independent Planner Education Conference, tackles...
2026 Independent Planner Pricing Survey
Planning Tips and Trends2026 Independent Planner Pricing Survey
Here’s what we know about business models, fee structures, earnings and more.
The Real Cost of Being a Freelancer in 2026
Planning Tips and TrendsThe Real Cost of Being a Freelancer in 2026
A clear-eyed look at how independent meeting professionals must prepare for this year.
Hire Freelance Event Profs for Your Holiday Events
Planning Tips and TrendsHire Freelance Event Profs for Your Holiday Events
Lighten the load on your own department and let someone else handle the details for end-of-the-year...
An Inside Look at Maritz's Sustainability Journey
Planning Tips and TrendsAn Inside Look at Maritz's Sustainability Journey
COO Steve O'Malley discusses the company's net-zero carbon commitment and why he's optimistic about...
Two Incentive and Events Firms Expand With Acquisitions
Two Incentive and Events Firms Expand With Acquisitions
One10 and Bishop-McCann each have added companies to their respective holdings.
Planning Tips and TrendsBest New Sponsorship Ideas in The Events Industry
Northstar Meetings Group's May 15 webcast on emerging sponsorship trends will dive into what's new and...
Government Meetings at Risk
NewsGovernment Meetings at Risk
Event professionals are feeling the effects of the U.S. administration’s abrupt policy shifts and...
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Planning Tips and TrendsThird-Party Event-Planning Firms Want You
The meetings and site-selection powerhouses came into 2022 with plenty of business and jobs to fill.
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Top DMCs Honored at the 2022 ADMEI Annual Conference
The Association of Destination Management Executives International celebrated the award winners during...