by Ed Graziano, Corporate Event Interactive

As some of our regular readers and contributors may have noticed we changed our blog’s name from “The Strategic Business Value of Meetings and Events” blog to the “Energize Your Meetings & Events” blog. This is not because we do not see the strategic value in meetings (and events), but instead at the core we understand that our team’s biggest contribution to the meetings and events industry is to add energy to programs – keeping participants actively engaged so they can gain knowledge, network with their peers and enjoy the overall meeting or event experience.

Whether you host or plan meetings (or events), supply products or services for meetings, or you work at a venue, the Energize Your Meetings & Events blog will have value for you!

Please note we continue to welcome posts from our contributors, comments from our readers and suggestions from everyone.

Thank you for your support of our efforts and we look forward to hearing from you!

by Ed Graziano, Corporate Event Interactive

Excuse me for a moment as I open up for discussion the question that has been burning in our office and with many others in the industry – Why? Why is a blog on the “Strategic Value of Meetings & Events” or similar blogs in the industry important when everyone is so busy with work, or trying to obtain work? And by the sure quantity of blogs that exist, does anyone really have time to digest more than a couple of them?

Or does blogging in the meetings and events industry need to be legitimized or can it just be an exercise in personal communication, thought/idea gathering or venting?

Typically I would add a bullet point list below of the reasons why I think blogging in the event and meeting industry is of great value. But instead I am going to leave this question open for discussion. I am very interested in your thoughts and opinions and also if there are blogs that exist currently that you find are valuable resources for you.

I look forward to your thoughts!

Thank You – Ed