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#MeetMTA: Diana Reed, Key Account Manager

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 Key Account Manager Diana Reed, our Pennsylvania-based associate. Diana brings a level of exceptional customer relations expertise that truly demonstrates MTA’s core values. Meet Diana Reed Tell us about your current role with MTA?  I partner with existing clients and also work with new customers sharing our event services and virtual capabilities...

Planning a National Sales Meeting

Planning a National Sales Meeting In this event-planning playbook, we’re going to break down everything you need to know about planning successful national sales meetings. As you read, you’ll learn: Key steps in the planning process for a national sales meeting How to prepare for both in-person and virtual sales meetings How the right team of professionals can streamline planning and elevate the overall event experience. When it comes to corporate event planning, few occasions are as important – and as rewarding – as national sales meetings. With the potential...

Corporate Team-Building Ideas

As you read our how-to guide for corporate team building activities, you’ll learn: Practical Ideas for team-building exercises, group events and more The benefits of your team-building efforts How team bonding activities can help you build a positive company culture What do you think of when you hear the phrase “team building?” Like many workers in corporate America, your mind might immediately go to unpleasant memories of awkward group activities or boring team bonding events. Unfortunately, team building tends to get a bad rap, and there are plenty of poorly...

{Infographic} Onboarding Made Easy with VALTs White Label System

What Are Hybrid Meetings?

Why You Need a Meeting/Event Planner for a Hybrid Event “Hybrid” seems to be one of the latest buzzwords we hear everywhere we go – from hybrid vehicles to a hybrid approach to education, the term is being used in a multitude of ways. But when we’re talking about going hybrid in the world of business, it has a distinct meaning all its own. As a growing number of companies evolve their working and meeting environments, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the way we collaborate is changing significantly. And understandably,...

{Infographic} Tips for Planning a Green Event

Do you want your event to have a greater impact? Check out these tips for intentional ways to make your event more impactful for the attendees, the community, and the environment.

How We Relocated an Investigator Meeting During a Medical Outbreak

A lot goes into planning a meeting. It requires organization and preparation, and the simultaneous turning of many different screws to successfully put the plan in motion. And yet even the best-laid plans can be derailed by the unpredictable. That was the case for one of our clients, who had to consider canceling their event after the sudden emergence of a public health crisis. Fortunately, for every incredible meeting challenge, there’s usually an equally incredible solution to overcome it. Here’s the story of how we helped a client work around...

Q & A: The Return of Face-to-Face Events

With the possible return of face-to-face events in the near future, many companies are considering how to best move forward with their events later this year and beyond. Senior Global Experiences Manager Kristin Puryear shares her insightful tips on how to plan your face-to-face events while considering both the unknowns and the possibilities ahead. What are the most common hesitancies companies are experiencing now with regards to planning their face-to-face events?   I think one of the biggest hesitancies is whether the audience is ready and would be willing to...

Building a Hybrid Event Experience

Annually, Miller Tanner Associates (MTA) gathers in-person for training and team-building at our MTA Workshop. This year looks a little different. We’ll be following a hybrid event format using a best-in-class experience platform that aligns with our agenda. In addition, we are designing the hybrid event to include all our audiences: North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Europe. We invite you to a behind-the-scenes look at how we are building a hybrid experience for our own annual Workshop! Don’t miss this 6-part series shared by our CEO Marnie Miller...

MTA Celebrates 24 Years in the Events Industry

Our 24th year in business was remarkable. A year like no other. But along the way, we seized the opportunity to: Reflect on our industry. To redefine what we offered, and how we offered it. And to re-examine our core beliefs and what’s really important to us. But that was our 24th year. Now, we are looking forward to year 25. It’s going to be a milestone year, one where we’re re-envisioning the future of not just our business but the event business as a whole. We’re looking to start...