Follow our social good and event design initiatives, read our Case Studies and Press below.
Case studies & Press
USING AI TO PLAN, EXPAND AND MEASURE YOUR EVENTS
In our latest Meetings Today Webinar, our CEO, Mary Ann Pierce speaks on how “Conferences are a goldmine” of high-impact, human-generated thought leadership, an untapped resource for authentic content marketing.
Flipping the virtual switch on the world’s largest in-person GLOBAL investment banking healthcare conference…without missing a beat
Planned as in-person then went virtual in less than a month
The Global Green Inclusive Innovation Summit
Building an online community with thought leadership video snippets
CASE STUDIES
MAP Digital Powers Inaugural AwakenHub Takes New York
Social enterprise—aimed at promoting women founders in Ireland—celebrated impressive growth and introduced six female entrepreneurs to the U.S. investors
Virtual sessions for Force for Good’s presentations at UNCTAD’s World Investment Forum
Part of a targeted social media and PR push, through a new partner News Direct, using Force for Good’s video snippets to encourage CEOs of financial services to participate in future F4G sessions
TAKING THE GLOBAL SUMMIT OF WOMEN VIRTUAL
Furthering the GSW mission of bringing female global leaders and entrepreneurs together to discuss economic opportunities for women
Genesis of Watch Media
Creating a platform to host an international and intergenerational roundtable livestream that encourages audience engagement
Equality Moonshot
Deploying MetaMeetings to amplify the mission of raising awareness about the urgency of educating girls worldwide, especially in STEM fields
Press
She Virtualized a 630-Session Event in Weeks – Here’s How Mary Ann Pierce Did It
“As highlighted by Millionaire MNL, Mary Ann Pierce is more than a tech founder. She’s a movement builder, a platform architect, and a community-first leader. Whether she’s scaling hybrid events globally or advocating for underserved innovators, her work shows how content, technology, and equity can intersect, and drive meaningful transformation. In a world that needs smarter events and fairer ecosystems, Pierce is proving that digital leadership can also be human, inclusive, and radically effective.”July 2025
The Digital Economist: We The People
“By far, American women have the economic power to build a better world. During this great transformation of wealth, it is estimated that women will inherit 70 percent of $82T+. Now we must shift our mindset from being consumers to transforming into creators and investors in the future economy.” April 2025
How To Empower Women & Drive Event Success
“Events are the last frontier of underutilized content,” Mary Ann explained during the podcast. “It’s a terrible thing to waste. Live events are authentic and human. Why not maximize their reach with AI tools and thoughtful design?”December 2024
"Accidental Entrepreneur" - Journey to Becoming a Digital Event Powerhouse
“My founding principle is that a company’s greatest asset is its team. As a leader, my role is to provide them with the tools they need to excel. Over the past twenty years of building the MetaMeetings platform, we’ve learned that integration is innovation, and that success is ultimately measured by how effectively you support sales”October, 2024
8 Easy Ways to Use AI to Plan, Expand and Measure Your Events
“The future of event management is here, and it's powered by AI. By embracing AI, you can streamline operations, enhance attendee experiences and increase revenue. Whether your event is small or large, AI tools are available to help you succeed.” March, 2025
The Rise of Integrated Events-as-Community Era
February 2022
Using Tech to Elevate Event Engagement
October 2019
Top 25 Women in the Meetings Industry
October 2017
Transform or Go Bust
May 2017
Webinar
MAP Digital Hybrid Event Strategy
August 2021
Virtual Events: The New Normal
March 2020