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.

Smart Meetings// Soundings was featured in BizBash’s roundup of the newest tech solutions for events. Including the talent platform and new Soundings Elevate services.

Soundings Elevate is the newest member of the Soundings family, offering a collection of strengths-based career coaching designed to empower our professionals.

BizBash// Explore how these tech trailblazers are helping craft unforgettable experiences and revolutionizing the event industry with their innovative tools and technologies.

PCMA Convene // Soundings Chief of Staff, Nikki Gonzales, featured on the PCMA Convene podcast episode filmed at PCMA Convening Leaders 2024!

SMART MEETINGS // Soundings Chief Operating Officer, Kerry Lambert, awarded Industry Leader Award!

MEETINGS NET // If your business events team fills talent shortages and skill gaps with freelancers, or if you’re a freelancer yourself, weigh in on a new Temple University research study. Here’s how.

SMART MEETINGS // A Survey Exploring the Motivations and Values of Independent Planners Might Help Lean Planning Teams Elevate Events

With the mission of revolutionizing the way companies work with talent, Soundings, is excited to announce a partnership with Temple University on a novel academic study focused on integrating freelance talent for business events.

Fielddrive // CEO, Tracy Judge, joined Fielddrive on the ’15 minutes with…’ podcast to discuss the future of freelancing.

SMART MEETINGS // Soundings Founder & CEO, Tracy Judge also shared her perspective on the future of workers classification and how it impacts independent contractors within our industry.

COURTNEY STANLEY // Soundings Customer Success Team awarded 2023 Women to Watch Awards!

CONVENTION SOUTH MAGAZINE // Soundings Founder & CEO, Tracy Judge, named one of Convention South’s 2023 Meeting Pros to Watch!

PCMA // Congratulations to Soundings Chief of Staff Nikki Gonzales on being named one of PCMA’s “20 in their Twenties”!

SMART MEETINGS // Soundings Founder & CEO, Tracy Judge, named one of Smart Meetings’ Catalyst Award Winners!

PCMA Convene // Soundings Founder & CEO, Tracy Judge, shares Soundings' genesis story, why it's time to think about talent differently, and how event professionals are benefitting from going freelance.

MPI // Soundings Founder & CEO, Tracy Judge, named one of MPI’s 50 Up and Comers to watch!