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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: Nuclear Cardiology
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The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology’s 23rd Annual Scientific Session begins next week in San Francisco. Attendance is…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Maximize Student Attendee Engagement
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Just like your first-time attendees, student attendees can often feel overwhelmed and intimidated when they arrive onsite. To…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Highway Safety
Samantha Whitehorne ·
The Governors Highway Safety Association’s 2018 Annual Meeting begins this weekend in Atlanta. Attendance is expected to top…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Welcome Host-City Residents to Your Conference
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Local tours aren’t usually the highlight of a conference, but for the Society of Architectural Historians, they’re an essential…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Attendee Burnout: What Can You Do to Prevent It?
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You want your conference attendees to be focused and productive, but the traditional design of a meeting can…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Legal Techies
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The International Legal Technology Association’s ILTACON 2018 begins this weekend in National Harbor, Maryland. Attendance is expected to…
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Help Attendees Meet Up and Get Talking
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Curated conversations make it easier for conferencegoers to get to know one another. The National Restaurant Association’s new…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Studying Society
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The American Sociological Association ’s 113th Annual Meeting begins this weekend in Philadelphia. Attendance is expected to exceed…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Should Your Association Consider A Plus-One Strategy?
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A recently launched initiative from Time’s Up looks to boost women in the workplace by intentionally bringing more…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: More Than Number Crunching
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The American Accounting Association’s 2018 Annual Meeting begins this weekend in National Harbor, Maryland. Attendance is expected to…
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Meetings Memo: Local Invite
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Welcome host-city residents to your conference.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Reduce Your Attendees’ Conference Anxiety
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While some attendees are thrilled at the idea of going to a conference, others may dread it because…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: How’s Your Commute?
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The Association for Commuter Transportation’s 2018 International Conference begins this weekend in Anaheim, California. Attendance is expected to…
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Conference Circuit: Yellow Buses
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The National School Transportation Association’s 2018 Annual Meeting and Convention begins this weekend in Philadelphia. Attendance is expected…
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Why the “Why” Behind Your Event Matters
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While it’s easy to get caught up in the “what” pieces of event planning, a new report says…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Chamber Executives
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The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives’ 2018 Annual Convention begins next week in Iowa. Attendance is expected…
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What’s on the Minds of Meeting Planners?
Samantha Whitehorne ·
A recent poll from Teneo Hospitality Group reveals that there are a lot of things keeping meeting planners…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Food Protection
Samantha Whitehorne ·
The International Association for Food Protection’s 2018 Annual Meeting begins next week in Salt Lake City. Attendance is…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Exam Prep Service Boosts Bottom Line
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It should come as no surprise that ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation generates the bulk of its revenue…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Destination: Honolulu
Contributed by Samantha Whitehorne ·
With a convenient convention center, central location, and unforgettable venues, Hawaii’s capital proves it’s just as much a…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Is Your Conference Pricing Strategy Due for a Change?
Samantha Whitehorne ·
The Atlantic Falcons’ fan-first pricing model sounded like a crazy idea when it was first announced. But now…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Campus Safety
Samantha Whitehorne ·
The International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators’ 2018 Conference and Exposition begins this week in Florida. Attendance…
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What a More Competitive Events Space Could Mean for Associations
Samantha Whitehorne ·
As more consumer brands move into the events space, associations must consider how they can stand out in…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Financial Builders
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The Construction Financial Management Association’s 2018 Conference and Exposition starts this weekend in Miami. Attendance is expected to…