In her latest "Work in Progress" column for The Meeting Professional, Soundings Founder and CEO Tracy Judge makes the case for destination-aligned team design, integrating local freelancers and employees into event planning from the start, not just for onsite execution. The result: reduced travel costs, lower carbon impact, less burnout, and stronger destination partnerships.

Soundings Founder and CEO, Tracy Judge, a proud CSU alum, has been appointed to the California State University (CSU) AI Workforce Acceleration Board.

As Customer Success Manager, Tori’s relationship-focused role will help ensure talent placements deliver the highest impact for our clients.

Abby brings extensive experience in the meetings and events industry to her role as Head of Account Success…

Hot off the press! The San Diego State University Alumni Association just featured our CEO, Tracy Judge, MS, CMP, in their latest Alumni Spotlight — celebrating her journey from SDSU grad to founder and CEO of Soundings.

Hot off the press! Meeting Professionals International just published the third edition of the insightful and well-researched "Work in Progress" series by Tracy Judge, MS, CMP in their September-October 2025 issue of The Meeting

Hot off the press! Meeting Professionals International just published the first edition of the insightful and well-researched "Work in Progress" series by Tracy Judge MS, CMP in the July-August 2025 issue of The Meeting Professional.

Ben began his career in the meetings and events industry in 1998 and has since held a variety of leadership roles, including…

A new report on how planners use AI shows where the industry is lagging behind as well as opportunities to integrate AI into event workflows.

Thrilled to see our research featured in Corporate Event News! Danica Tormohlen's article highlights the powerful AI framework we've developed to help the business events workforce stay relevant in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Survey data reveals slow adoption, rising expectations, and a growing need for people-first solutions.

Hot off the press! Meeting Professionals International just published the first edition of the insightful and well-researched "Work in Progress" series by Tracy Judge, MS, CMP in their May-June 2025 issue of The Meeting Professional.

As AI continues to disrupt traditional business models in the business events industry, Soundings aims to gather critical insights to help the industry adapt and prepare for the future. 

Soundings Founder & Chief of Staff, Nikki Gonzales, is one of just five recipients of the Smart Meetings 2024 Joule Award, honoring leaders who got behind their causes and energized forward progress over the last year.

Soundings Founder & CEO Tracy Judge was featured on the cover of TheMeetingsMagazine.com's September 2024 issue of Association Conventions & Facilities and shares insights on how to leverage associations for networking, education, and career development.

This partnership combines SITE’s leadership in incentive travel with Soundings’ unique approach to talent development, providing professionals with the knowledge, tools, and networks needed to thrive in a changing environment.

Corporate Event News// A record number of business event professionals are now working full-time as freelancers, according to a recent study designed to highlight the motivations, demographics, and work values of independent workers in the events industry.  

Smart Meetings // In honor of Labor Day, Smart Meetings chatted with Tracy Judge, founder and CEO of Soundings, to get the latest scoop on the trends currently emerging within the freelance meeting planner gig economy.

Soundings publishes its latest white paper, “Agile Talent Strategies: Leveraging the Expertise of Freelancers in the Business Events Industry.”

Smart Meetings// Soundings was featured in the July issue of Smart Meetings magazine.