--- title: Bishop-McCann Blog (18) description: Bishop-McCann prides itself on staying on top of the latest trends to leverage technology and other strategies to engage your guests. (18) --- [Bishop-McCann](https://bishopmccann.com/) [![](https://bishopmccann.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2021/06/logo-s.png.webp)](https://bishopmccann.com/) X - Expertise - [Corporate Event Planning & Meetings Management](https://bishopmccann.com/corporate-event-planning-meetings-management/) - [Incentive Programs & Recognition Events](https://bishopmccann.com/incentive-programs-recognition-events/) - [Congresses, Expos, & Conference Planning](https://bishopmccann.com/congresses-expos-conference-planning/) - [Virtual Events & Hybrid Events](https://bishopmccann.com/virtual-events-hybrid-events/) - [Pharmaceutical Meetings](https://bishopmccann.com/pharmaceutical-meeting-planning/) - [Franchise Conference Planning](https://bishopmccann.com/franchise-conference-planning/) - [Commercial Events](https://bishopmccann.com/commercial-event-and-meeting-planning/) - Services - [Creative Strategy & Execution](https://bishopmccann.com/creative-strategy-execution/) - [Event Planning & Operations](https://bishopmccann.com/event-planning-operations/) - [Live Event Production](https://bishopmccann.com/live-event-production/) - [Virtual & Hybrid Event Production](https://bishopmccann.com/virtual-hybrid-event-production/) - [Group Air Travel Management](https://bishopmccann.com/group-air-travel-management/) - [Event Technology](https://bishopmccann.com/event-technology/) - [Hotel & Venue Site Selection](https://bishopmccann.com/hotel-venue-site-selection/) - [JOY Index™](https://bishopmccann.com/joy-index/) - Insights - [Blogs](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/) - [News](https://news.bishopmccann.com/) - [Case Studies](https://bishopmccann.com/case-studies/) - [Podcasts](https://bishopmccann.com/podcasts/) - About - [About](https://bishopmccann.com/about/) - [Leadership](https://bishopmccann.com/our-team/) - [Project JOY](https://bishopmccann.com/projectjoy/) - [Careers](https://bishopmccann.com/careers/) - [Connect](https://bishopmccann.com/connect/) ###### Connect With Us - - - - - # Blog - [Show All](https://blog.bishopmccann.com) - [Corporate Event](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/corporate-event) - [Events](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/events) - [Incentive Programs](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/incentive-programs) - [Event Technology](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/event-technology) - [Highlights](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/highlights) - [Podcast](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/podcast) - [Meetings](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/meetings) - [Attendees](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/attendees) - [Experience](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/experience) - [Event Trends](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/event-trends) ### [The Importance of Event Apps](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/the-importance-of-event-apps) **by [Libby Zito & Monica Korte](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/libby-zito-monica-korte)** [Podcast](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/podcast) March 17th, 2022 Show Notes In this episode, two of our Lead Attendee Experience Managers, Libby Zito and Monica Korte, discuss everything event apps and dive into why you should be utilizing an app at your next\[...\]   ### [Travel During Covid: Keeping Yourself Safe](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/traveling-during-covid-is-it-safer-than-we-think) **by [Brenna Adkins](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/brennaannadkins)** [Travel](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/travel), [Events](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/events), [Incentive Programs](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/incentive-programs) March 16th, 2022 If there’s one thing most of us can agree on, it’s that the last few years have been challenging. From the economic downturn and supply chain issues to adjusting to the varied safety protocols in\[...\]   ### [Asynchronous Content for Hybrid and Virtual Events](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/asynchronous-content-for-hybrid-and-virtual-events) **by [Devin Carver](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/devin)** [Virtual Events](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/virtual-events), [Hybrid Events](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/hybrid-events) March 11th, 2022 One of the best outcomes of the rise of virtual events in the face of a pandemic is the fact that it forced us to re-envision the way we create and host corporate events. Not only did we find ways to\[...\]   ### [Meeting Planning? Try Meeting Experiences Instead!](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/stop-planning-meetings-start-designing-experiences) **by [Brenna Adkins](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/brennaannadkins)** [Highlights](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/highlights), [Experience](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/experience), [Meetings](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/meetings) March 03rd, 2022 While we realize that the term “meeting” can cause groans of disappointment or sighs of annoyance, we at Bishop-McCann also know that when executed successfully, meetings can be the source of JOY and\[...\]   ### [Talent and Culture in the Events Industry](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/talent-and-culture-in-the-events-industry) **by [Melanie Maddock](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/mmaddock)** [Podcast](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/podcast) February 16th, 2022 Show Notes Joined by Melanie Maddock, we discuss her role as Vice President of Talent and Culture for Bishop-McCann and how she is able to infuse JOY into our company culture for our event\[...\]   ### [Generating JOY: 2021 Year in Review](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/generating-joy-2021-year-in-review) **by [Brenna Adkins](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/brennaannadkins)** [Highlights](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/highlights) February 10th, 2022 The year 2020 brought challenges for the events industry that no one saw coming. But with those complications came incredible transformation. The evolution of the events industry persisted in 2021 as\[...\]   ### [Events Industry Outlook for 2022 and Beyond](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/events-industry-outlook-for-2022-and-beyond) **by [Rob Adams](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/radams)** [Corporate Event](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/corporate-event), [Event Trends](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/event-trends), [Virtual Events](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/virtual-events), [Podcast](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/podcast) January 26th, 2022 Show Notes After two challenging years for the events industry, Bishop-McCann’s President and Owner, Rob Adams, discusses lessons learned and how our agency was able to make it through those\[...\]   ### [How Labor Shortages are Impacting the Events Industry](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/labor-shortages-and-the-events-industry) **by [Devin Carver](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/devin)** [Corporate Event](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/corporate-event), [Virtual Events](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/virtual-events) January 04th, 2022 Even after nearly two years, everyone’s lives are still being impacted by COVID in some way, and the events industry is no exception. While we as an industry are incredibly proud of the progress we\[...\]   ### [Bringing Virtual Events to Life](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/bringing-virtual-events-to-life) **by [Shannon McSpadden](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/shannon-mcspadden)** [Virtual Events](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/virtual-events), [Podcast](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/podcast) December 31st, 2021 Show Notes In this episode, Bishop-McCann’s Head of Creative & Production, Shannon McSpadden, discusses virtual events and how to elevate them to meet growing attendee expectations. Topics include:\[...\]   ### [How to Create the Most Impactful Sponsorship Packages](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/create-impactful-sponsorship-packages) **by [Brenna Adkins](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/brennaannadkins)** [Events](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/events), [Sponsorships](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/sponsorships) December 28th, 2021 You have visions of the perfect corporate event. One that captures the essence of your brand and delights your guests. But then you sit down to budget, and some of your objectives seems out of reach.\[...\]   ### [Seven Tips to Building Your Event Budget](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/event-budget-building-tips) **by [Devin Carver](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/devin)** [Budget](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/budget) December 20th, 2021 Often, event planning starts with imagination and vision. However, imaginations can run wild, and visions can be over the top. When beginning event planning, your mind may wander to extravagant\[...\]   ### [Outdoor Event Experiences for Your Next Corporate Event](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/how-to-create-energizing-event-experiences-for-adventure-seeking-millennials) **by [Brenna Adkins](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/brennaannadkins)** [Corporate Event](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/corporate-event), [Experience](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/experience) December 13th, 2021 Just 10 to 15 years ago, ping pong or arcade games in the workplace and flex time were as rare as remote work and digital nomads. 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