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How to Make Events More Accessible and Inclusive

From small events to large conferences, accessibility is important. Every attendee needs to feel welcome, so it is essential to ensure that your event acknowledges and includes the needs of everyone. If you want to increase accessibility for your organization, making your events more inclusive is crucial. Making Meetings & Events Accessible For any meeting or event, you should consider the needs of all attendees. Check Your Venue in Advance When reserving a venue, look for one with the best accessibility features and can accommodate a variety of attendees’ under...

Success Story: Congress Management

The Event A global healthcare company hosted various meetings throughout the week at the annual European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress in Paris, France. The Challenge Within an expedited timeframe, our customer needed assistance with strategic congress management and logistics support, specifically planning multiple meetings/meeting types during the ESMO Congress. That which typically requires 6-8 months planning lead time, our team had 8 weeks to accomplish given the condensed timeline. Adding to the challenge, Paris shut down for 2 weeks for scheduled holidays during our 8-week planning phase. The...

5 Benefits of Partnering with Women Owned Businesses

Updated: 11/29/2022 For 18 years, Miller Tanner has proudly maintained a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) Certification through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation’s largest third-party certifier of the businesses owned and operated by women in the U.S. Nationally recognized by thousands of major U.S. corporations and federal, state and local government entities, this certification is no small feat. The process is a lengthy and intensive one. To achieve WBENC certification, women-owned businesses complete formal documentation and a site visit process which is administered by one of WBENC’s...

Meet MTA: Haley Temple, Global Experience Designer – Events

The Miller Tanner Associates’ (MTA) difference is our people. That’s why we want to introduce you to our team of superstars that brings our corporate meetings and events to life for our clients. Today we introduce you to our Global Experience Designer – Events Haley Temple, our Paris-based associate. As a global experience designer, Haley keeps our customers’ events on track and running smoothly from start to finish. Meet Haley Temple, Global Experience Designer – Events Strengths (based on CliftonStrengths): Learner, Strategic, Intellection, Achiever, Futuristic Languages spoken: French and English...

CEO Marnie Battistini Recognized as Top 20 Dynamic Business Leader

” Following a dream into reality takes grit and purpose. It’s doable, but you need to forgive your mistakes and those of others on your journey.” Marnie Battistini, CEO MTA celebrates Chief Executive Officer Marnie Miller Battistini for her recognition as a Top 20 Dynamic Business Leader for 2022. To read the full story, visit The Corporate Magazine feature article here.

Success Story: Accessible, Inclusive Virtual Event Experience

The Event Virtual concert event emphasizing diversity and inclusion to promote unity during a challenging time of the pandemic. “Together We Rise – A Virtual Experience with Mandy Harvey, an inclusive, soulful experience providing the opportunity for people of all ages to come together around story and song.” Goals of the Event  The sponsors’ goals for the event included: Provide an accessible, inclusive event experience for all ages.   Partner with woman-owned business to produce event. Support the work of teachers and community organizers around the world with a supplemental...

In-Person Events Are Back Podcast

In episode 2 of the Event Horizons podcast, dive into how the in-person event format has evolved and what strategies and tactics event professionals can implement to keep people coming back to their in-person events. MTA’s Chief Experience Officer Meredith Shottes joins the discussion with other event industry leaders to lend their collective insights to the conversation. Event Horizons is hosted by Nolan Ether and Olivia vanCuren, presented by Webex Events (formerly Socio) and produced by Earfluence.

The Value of Face to Face Meeting Planning

While the rise of digital technology has transformed daily communication, in-person meetings remain crucial for developing business relationships. A face-to-face meeting allows you to increase engagement, improve communication, obtain loyalty, and build trust among coworkers and clients. To understand why in-personal meetings are still relevant, let’s look at some of the many benefits they offer. Benefits of Face-to-Face Meetings Building Strong Relationships Why are face-to-face meetings so important for building quality, long-term relationships? First, clients need to know they are important, and meeting them in person demonstrates that you value...

How to Organize a Hybrid Event

Planning important meetings, conferences, or any other type of event has unlimited opportunities. You can invite guest speakers, hold demonstrations, collaborate, and impart new skills. With today’s technological advancements, hybrid events are on the rise. A hybrid event brings the best of virtual and in-person worlds together for a shared dynamic experience. If you’re unsure how to host a hybrid event, the experts at Miller Tanner Associates are prepared to assist you. What Are Hybrid Events? A hybrid event combines in-person and virtual events, utilizing aspects from both styles of...

3 Reasons to Host a Virtual Event

Why Host a Virtual Event? Concerned about cost, accessibility, and flexibility when it comes to your events? A virtual event can be the answer to your event challenges. Virtual events are a highly effective way to deliver content without the cost and planning involved in a face-to-face event. Never tried a virtual event? Here are a few reasons to consider it: 1. It saves time and money. Short on time and budget? Virtual events offer incredible savings in both budget and time, making it the preferred alternative to a face-to-face event....