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event planning
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Gone Hunting: Add Scavenger Hunts to Your Meetings
Associations are hosting scavenger hunts for attendees during their conferences. Not only are they fun for attendees, but…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: Design a More Dynamic Meeting
Refresh your meetings by incorporating new learning techniques, panel styles, and more. Also: Are you creating goals all…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Spring Cleanup for Meeting and Event Pros
Spring is often known as a time for cleanup and renewal. Here are three things meeting professionals can…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: Morning Advice for Event Planners
Discover new ways to amp up your morning routine so you can have a more productive day. Also:…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
A Life of Bleisure
Chris Williams, CAE, executive director of the National Child Support Enforcement Association (NCSEA), remembers the bad old days…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Monday Buzz: Save Money on Event Tech
A few suggestions for keeping costs down when adding technology to your event. Also: Get basic with your…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Design Thinking Brings Back Relevance and Revenue to Annual Conference
Annual conferences are mega-moneymakers for associations, especially as member dues increasingly occupy a smaller percentage of an association's…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Friday Buzz: Celebrating American Associations
American Associations Day participants headed to Capitol Hill for a day of advocacy. Also: Perfect your event email…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
#Ideas17: Take Cues From Pop Culture to Power Up Your Panel Discussions
The second day of the Great Ideas Conference featured a session that pushed against the standard styles of…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
What To Do If a Conference Speaker Cancels On You
Here’s a cheat sheet on what to do if a conference speaker bails on you at the last…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Event Professionals: Keeping Your Eyes on the Prize
Setting the right goals can help event professionals boost their job performance. Also: Website features that you need…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Association Tech: Is Your IT Chief a Visionary?
An association tech insider says technical skills aren’t the only thing needed to run an IT department in…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How the Women’s March App Came to Life
Organized on the fly with volunteer help—much like the event it was designed for—the official app for the…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Loyalty Programs: The Perks of Earning Points
Research shows that Americans love loyalty programs, which means that your conference attendees and exhibitors do too. Some…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Event Headaches: The Front Row Blues
Convincing attendees to sit in the front row is hard, but it’s not because of the front row…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: Plan an Impressive Meeting on a Tight Budget
Learn creative ways to maximize your meeting budget. Also: Transform your association into a learning organization.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Help Attendees Embrace Life of Bleisure
Meeting attendees are looking for more ways to mix business and leisure on the road. From post-conference tours…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: Fresh Google Voice Updates
Google revamps its Voice app. Also: How to host a conference across different locations.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Practice Makes Perfect: The Benefits of Hosting an Event Pilot
If you’re planning to launch a brand-new event or conference in the coming year, hosting a pilot version…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
San Francisco Pride: Event Planning for a Million People
Take a look at the tremendous effort it takes to produce a world-famous event. Also: A state chamber…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How Hoteliers and Planners Can Build Better Relationships
A new report from the Incentive Research Foundation offers insights on how meeting planners can better work with…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
What Association Awards Programs can Learn from the Golden Globes
Associations enjoy giving awards, but all too often their ceremonies are lackluster, awkward, and even boring. Taking a…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Destination: Kansas City
KC’s versatile convention facilities, entertainment options, and streetcar service make it a top meeting location. Flexible convention facilities.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Event-Planning Reminders From “Christmas Vacation”
Event- and conference-related takeaways from the holiday comedy classic National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and its lead character, Clark…
