Expert Opinions

Tips for Small-Budget Marketers


Smaller-budget firms should not give up. Nor should they start looking to do “marketing on the cheap.” Often, the very practices they turn to in order to “save” money do just the opposite.

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Social Media Marketing on a Budget


When it comes to social media marketing, even a bite-sized budget can yield super-sized results, with a bit of research and an understanding of your customers’ tastes.

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Engaging the Generations


No longer can one size fit all. The modern meeting planner needs to create events that speak to everyone from the formal traditionalist CEO down to the fickle Millennial intern.

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Getting the Most Out of Your Meeting Budget


Yet regardless of the size of their budget, savvy planners always look for the best way to maximize their bang-for-buck. With a little creativity, it can be done.

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Marketing Strategies Made Easy


Understanding your message, audience and buying cycle will help you get the most out of even the smallest marketing budget

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Event Planning Made Easier


Naomi Wagschal, CEM, CMP, of the College of Family Physicians of Canada, each year, plans one of the largest medical meetings in the country, and offers her event-planning tips.

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Bedbug-Resistant Luggage Bag


BugZip luggage encasements are made of heavy-duty clear vinyl that resists tears and can hold suitcases of up to 28 inches wide, as well as most large duffle bags.

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Online Travel Manager


With TripIt, group travel planning and management is a snap. No more cutting and pasting. Just forward flight, hotel and rental-car confirmation e-mails to plans@tripit.com, with the traveller’s e-mail in the subject line, and TripIt creates personal itineraries.

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Money-Saving Global Phone Card


Take your cell phone abroad and not worry about huge roaming charges, thanks to OneSimCard.

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Hoodie iPod Cover


Cute as a button, the Hoodie cover stylishly swathes iPod classic, iPod touch, iPhone and various other MP3 players and phones.

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