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event planning
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Won’t You Be My (Tradeshow) Neighbor?
You may have secured the best location on the expo hall floor, but what happens if your booth’s…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Pre-Event Training: Ensure Your Staff “Gets It” Before the Event
Proper pre-event training could mean the difference between success and disaster. Also: a new AMS review service hopes…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Gold-Medal Hiring Tactics
Learn some tips on hiring Olympic-caliber employees, the most driven and distinguished top performers. Also: A closer look…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Should Attendees Have Access to Some Content Before a Meeting?
Sharing information, starting conversations, or giving your attendees some optional homework to do ahead of time could actually…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Event Planners: Keeping Cool During Chaos
Tips for event planners when the unexpected occurs. Also: why neglecting to monitor your progress can stall your…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
What the Sochi Olympics Teach About Expectations
When reporters covering the Winter Games found themselves staying in half-finished hotels, they weren’t afraid to say something.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Office Gamification: Get Your Head In The Game
Gamification in the workplace could ignite creativity and friendly competition or cause employees to lose motivation as well…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Your Event, Sunny Side Up
Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean your event can’t be outdoorsy. Plus: What your association can learn…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Tina Brown: Make Your Event The Talk Of The Town
What Tina Brown can tell you about pulling off a top-notch, engaging event. Plus: Give your members some…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Could Airbnb Damage the Room Block Model for Events?
Airbnb is growing really fast right now, and its impact on the events industry could be even bigger…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lessons in Event Planning From Hollywood
The Golden Globes kicked off the 2014 awards season last Sunday. And while the show’s main attractions are…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Give Your Event’s Website Some Star Treatment
Make your event's website as awesome as the event itself. Plus: How to deal with bullies in the…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: The Makings of a Memorable Meetup
Keep your guests collaborating and attentive throughout your entire event. Also: LinkedIn’s latest addition aims to boost volunteerism.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Avoid These Marketing Mishaps
Lessons you can learn from these marketing and management fails. Plus: Roll the red carpet out! A few…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Avoid A “Michael Bay Moment” at Your Meeting
What association meeting planners can learn about selecting and preparing speakers from famed director Michael Bay’s sudden departure…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Room Blocks: Campaign Urges Meeting Goers to “Book Official”
It pains associations when attendees book around the official room block. A new campaign looks to raise awareness…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Starting an Event Planning Company? Read This First
Before taking your event planning solo, keep in mind the business factors that come with the territory. Also:…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
New Skills Required for Today’s Meeting Planners
Numerous trends have affected the larger meetings industry and the know-how meeting planners must have. What new skills…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Event Planning Lessons From Family Reunions
The parallels that family gatherings have with association event planning. Plus: Pick an event speaker that, well, speaks…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Massachusetts Convention Center Authority to Produce Its Own Events
Rather than be a loss leader, relying on economic stimulus that meetings and events bring to Boston, the…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: 3 Essential Project Management Skills
How to keep important projects moving forward. Plus: the challenges of attendee and customer feedback.
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Lunchtime Links: Why You Shouldn’t Cancel Events Due To Low Attendance
Don't give up on your events. Plus: Five companies that are changing how your members interact with online…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: How to Build the Perfect Event Website
A guide to the building a your next conference website. Plus: Growing talent from within your organization.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Welcoming In Your First-Time Attendees
Make first-time attendees feel welcome among your conference community. Plus: Secrets to tradeshow success.
