Meet Meghan!
OFD Consulting owner, Meghan Ely combines in-the-trenches event experience with a love of wedding PR to empower her clients to take their businesses to new heights. A long-time industry speaker and writer, she has regularly earned clients' press in such outlets as the New York Times, Brides, Martha Stewart Weddings, Vogue and People Magazine, among many others. Eventex named her one of the most influential Wedding Professionals in the Industry, and RSVP Club honored her as the 2025 Educator of the Year. She recently completed certificate programs through the Public Relations Society of America focused on crisis communication and reputation risk management. Meghan is a past national president of WIPA and remains actively involved in industry leadership and advocacy. In 2025, she was honored as Ally Member of the Year by the National Society of Black Wedding and Event Professionals and currently serves on the organization's Allied Council.
Full Group Session:
Reputation is the New Currency: Protecting Your Venue
Reputation is built over time, but it can be challenged in an instant. For venues, one review, one social media post, or one difficult client experience can quickly influence public perception and booking momentum. If you are not proactively shaping your venue’s narrative, someone else eventually will. In this session, venues will learn how to build credibility and strong social proof, and the strategic steps to take if they are ever challenged.
Presentation Takeaways:
Building a credibility portfolio as a strong base
Approaching negative reviews and feedback strategically
Systems that venues can easily build into their current workflow