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Samantha Whitehorne
Samantha Whitehorne is a former editorial director of Associations Now in Washington, DC.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Ticketing Pros
The International Ticketing Association’s 40th Annual Conference and Exposition begins next week in Grapevine, Texas. Attendance is expected…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
The Shutdown’s Long-Term Ripple Effects on Meetings
While association meetings have already felt the impact of the government shutdown, the effects are likely to persist…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Auto Dealers
The National Automobile Dealers Association’s 2019 NADA Show begins next week in San Francisco. Attendance is expected to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Three Conference Ideas to Steal From Hotels
Hotels are making it easier for guests to work, connect, and explore during their stays. Consider these three…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Air Quality
The Indoor Air Quality Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting begins this weekend in Atlanta. Attendance is expected to top…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Government Shutdown Takes Toll on Weather Conference
The American Meteorological Society’s 2019 Annual Meeting starts in Phoenix this weekend. But thanks to the government shutdown,…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Soil Science
The Soil Science Society of America’ s 2019 International Annual Meeting begins this weekend in San Diego. Attendance…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Say Goodbye to These Conference Elements
It’s almost a new year, which means it’s a good time to say goodbye to things that just…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Linguistic Society of America
The Linguistic Society of America’ s 2019 Annual Meeting begins January 3 in New York City. Attendance is…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Make Your Conference Swag Wearable
The American Mead Makers Association was looking for a way to inject more fun into its 2018 MeadCon…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
How Does Your Salary Measure Up?
Whether you’re assessing how your organization’s compensation structure compares with others or determining what to ask for in a…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
When to Consider Shortening a Conference
Does some of the reasoning experts give for compressed workdays also apply to multiday events? Some things to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Association for Jewish Studies
The Association for Jewish Studies’ 50th Annual Conference begins next week in Boston. Attendance is expected to top…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Association Compensation Study: Take It to the Bank
You’re an association professional with a specific job role and skill set that you can readily describe on…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Destination: Hartford, Connecticut
This smaller capital city may be just right for your next meeting. Hartford features an expansive convention center,…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Meetings Memo: Epic Swag
A conference T-shirt creates buzz that lasts for the American Mead Makers Association.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
New Roles For Your Established Attendees
Beyond attendee, what other roles could your conference veterans play in your event? Here are four that will…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Information Overload
The Association for Information Systems’ International Conference on Information Systems 2018 begins next week in San Francisco. Attendance…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Time for a Conference Chatbot?
If you’re looking to improve onsite customer service at your meeting, a chatbot may be a good choice.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Mining Minds
The American Exploration and Mining Association’s 124th Annual Meeting begins next week in Spokane, Washington. Attendance is expected…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Inclusive Design Creates Better Conferences
Consumer-technology companies like Microsoft, Google, and Adobe often employ inclusive design to ensure that all people can use…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Ed Tech
The NYSCATE Annual Conference begins this weekend in Rochester, New York. Attendance is expected to top 1,500.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Destination: Tampa
• Convenient convention center. Located on the downtown waterfront, the 600,000-square-foot Tampa Convention Center offers 200,000 square feet of exhibit…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Generate Buzz for a Legacy Event
Even if your annual conference has been successful for the past three or four decades, it could have…
