Tag: young professionals

How Event Organizers are Implementing Millennial-Focused Programs

Originally published in the quarterly IAEE insert of the Meeting Professionals magazine. A SPECIAL SECTION BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS By Michelle Bruno, MPC Writer | Content Strategist | Blogger […]

NYIAEE Chairman Tom Malek, CEM Reflects on the Role

Originally published by T3 Expo, 8 February 2018 T3 Expo’s Vice President of Sales, Tom Malek, has been the Chairman of the New York IAEE Board during the past two years. As he departs his […]

I’m Starting a New Gratitude Habit and I Hope You’ll Join Me

Originally published by Lindsay Pollack 21 November 2017 Thanksgiving is just around the corner,and whether your celebration entails a traditional family affair or its contemporary cousin, “Friendsgiving,” your festivity may include the custom of going […]

Managing Millennials Q&A: Why Isn’t My Mentee Reaching Out?

Originally published 19 September 2017 by Lindsey Pollak Note to readers: This is the sixth post in my new series based on questions I frequently hear about managing millennials — those ongoing management challenges that […]

6 Tips for a Newcomer at EXPO! EXPO!

By: Maxx Lebiecki, Account Executive, Association of Equipment Manufacturers We’ve all been there before – a friend or coworker invites us somewhere on short notice.  Although not really interested, we decide to tag along to […]

Chapter Leaders Council Spotlight… An Interview with Brad Hobson, CEM, Business Development Manager, Freeman

By Mary Tucker, IAEE Sr. PR/Communications Manager Brad Hobson, CEM is Business Development Manager for Freeman and a member of IAEE’s Chapter Leaders Council. Brad has been an IAEE member for 7 years and, in […]

IAEE Awards Spotlight on Bob Hancock: 2016 Merit Award Winner

By Mary Tucker, IAEE Sr. PR/Communications Manager Bob Hancock is General Manager, Atlanta with onPeak | GES. He was nominated by the IAEE Southeastern Chapter for his tireless support and participation of the chapter’s activities. […]

Take My Advice – Attend Expo! Expo!

As I write this I’m 29 years old.  I’ve been working in the world of meetings and trade shows since GES hired me right out of college. In 7 years and three positions, I’ve managed […]

Why Do We Study Generations?

Originally posted by Lindsey Pollak 26 July 2016 How can you take 75 million people and say they have anything in common? In other words, how can you take one “generation,” with each person having […]

IAEE Spotlight on Bill McGlade, CEM, Director, Account Management, a2z, Inc.

IAEE is pleased to bring you this member spotlight on Bill McGlade, CEM, Director, Account Management with a2z, Inc. Bill has been an IAEE member for nine years. Bill currently is the Chair of the […]

The Millennial Retention Idea You Need to Borrow Right Now

Originally published by Lindsey Pollack 29 June 2016 Ask any manager what their No. 1 talent issue is, and I can almost guarantee they will offer some variable of “attract and retain millennials.” That’s why […]

IAEE Member Spotlight on Tara Allen, CEM, Global Experience Specialists (GES)

Tara Allen, CEM is a Sales Manager with Global Experience Specialists (GES). Tara’s home town is Palm Harbor, FL, and she attended the UCF, Rosen College of Hospitality Management. Tara has been an IAEE member […]

What Does Work-Life Balance Mean in 2016?

Originally published by Lindsey Pollak June 21, 2016 Work-life balance (a.k.a. work-life integration, work-life fit, work-life blend) has been a hot workplace topic for, oh, the past three decades or so. But in today’s constantly […]

Plant a Promotional Seed With Millennials

Originally published by 4imprint As the farm-to-table trend heats up at restaurants around the nation, so too, has the trend for people to grow their own food. Food gardens are popping up in front yards, […]

What I’ve Learned from 6 Months of Simplifying

Originally published by Lindsey Pollak 24 May 2016 At this point, most of us have heard of Marie Kondo and her best-selling manifesto, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. She suggests decluttering by asking yourself […]

Let’s Talk Politics! (Office Politics, That Is)

Originally published by Lindsey Pollak 29 April The phrase “office politics” makes some people queasy. Maybe that’s because we tend to associate “politics” with people who are looking out for No. 1. Those who will […]

IAEE Awards Spotlight on Cassie Thompson: 2015 Young Professional of the Year Award Recipient

By Mary Tucker, IAEE Sr. PR/Communications Manager Cassie Thompson has garnered significant accomplishments at SmithBucklin as Manager, Event Services as well as through her IAEE volunteerism and dedication to the industry. In only two years […]