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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
Should Your Meeting Have an Invitation-Only Strategy?
Instead of opening up a meeting to all of your members, would it ever make sense to invite…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Middle East Studies
The Middle East Studies Association’s 51st Annual Meeting kicks off in Washington, DC, this weekend. Around 1,900 are…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How To Get Attendees to Explore Your Conference City
A look at how associations and CVBs are using discounts and partnerships to encourage attendees to take advantage…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Tropical Medicine
The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene’s Annual Meeting kicks off in Baltimore on Sunday. Around 4,400…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
What an Aging Attendee Population Means for Meetings
Research shows that people are living and working longer. This means it’s also likely that you have some…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Chemical Engineers
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers’ Annual Meeting kicks off in Minneapolis on Sunday. Around 7,000 are expected…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
The Benefits of an Exhibitor Engagement Strategy
Exhibitors spend a lot of money to secure a spot in an association’s expo hall. To ensure that…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Destination: Vancouver
Memorable convention center. A full 40 percent of the Vancouver Convention Centre is built over water, with floor-to-ceiling…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Create Purposeful Meetings
A recently released whitepaper looks at how meeting planners can shift the focus of the conversation around events…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Spine Health
The North American Spine Society’s 32nd Annual Meeting is set to start in Florida next week. Around 3,400…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
It’s Fall Y’all: How to Bring Autumn to Your Events
Changing leaves, pumpkin carving, apple picking, and pumpkin-spiced everything typically signal that fall is here. A look at…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Collaborative Health
The Collaborative Family Healthcare Association’s 19th Annual Conference starts in Houston next week. More than 500 attendees are…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Destination: Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia's largest city, delivers on expectations.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Meetings Memo: Exhibitor Engagement
How one association worked to improve its relationship with exhibitors by launching a new department.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Attendees Are Looking for Healthy Options. How Are Venues Managing?
A new IACC survey on attendee nutrition and wellbeing trends reveals that venues are stepping up and making…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Brew Crew
The Master Brewers Association of the Americas’ 2017 Master Brewers Conference begins in Atlanta next week. More than…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Does Your Conference Need a Curator?
Hotel brands are bringing curators on board to help them craft a better experience for their guests. Could…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Compliance Alliance
The Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals’ 2017 Annual Conference begins in Seattle next week. Attendance is expected to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Offer Your Attendees VIP Status
Associations always want to make their conference attendees feel special and important. To take it up a notch,…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Use Attendee Expertise to Deliver an Exceptional Meeting Experience
Associations that don’t have the staff bandwidth or knowledge to deliver exceptional conference experiences are asking attendees to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: National Recreation and Park Association
The National Recreation and Park Association’s 2017 Annual Conference begins in New Orleans in the upcoming days. Attendance…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Make a Claim
The International Claim Association’s 108th Annual Education Conference begins in San Diego in the upcoming days. Attendance is…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Following Harvey, Meetings Change Course to Give Back
Hurricane Harvey severely affected residents and businesses in Houston and other areas of Texas. But as meetings return…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Fish and Wildlife
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ 107th Annual Meeting begins in Sandy, Utah, in the upcoming days.…
