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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
Destination: Knoxville
World’s stage. Not many associations can host an event on the same grounds as a former World’s Fair,…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Is Your Meeting Ready for a Move?
Moving is one of the most stressful things a person can do, but some of the questions you…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Self Storage Association
The Self Storage Association’s 2017 Fall Conference & Trade Show begins in Las Vegas next week. Around 2,000…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
What Conference Scholarships Can Do For Your Meeting
Conference organizers are well-aware that cost can be a factor in attendees deciding whether to attend. That’s why…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Get the Information Out
The National Information Officers Association’s 2017 Training Conference takes place in Clearwater Beach, Florida, next week. The four-day…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Do We Need a Safety Standard for Meetings?
In an #ASAE17 Learning Lab, two presenters made the case for why a security standard is needed for…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Forensic Sciences
The International Association of Forensic Sciences’ 21st Triennial Meeting take places in Toronto next week. Around 1,500 are…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Meetings, Destinations Get Ready for Solar Eclipse
The solar eclipse will happen in less than two weeks, and while your main concern may be where…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Foodservice Pros
The Association for Healthcare Foodservice’s 2017 Annual Conference begins in National Harbor, Maryland, next week. Around 650 attendees…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Use Data to Boost Attendee and Exhibitor ROI
During last month’s Transform USA event, speakers shared tips on how to use data to increase ROI for…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: So, You Think You Can Type?
The National Court Reporters Association’s 2017 Convention & Expo begins next week in Las Vegas. More than 1,300…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Meetings Memo: VIP Status
Roll out the red carpet for a select group of attendees.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Destination: Knoxville
An attendee experience rooted in genuine Southern hospitality.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
When Your Keynote Speaker Has a Different Viewpoint
When President Trump nominated Betsy DeVos as secretary of education, members of the Magnet Schools of America were…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: National Black Nurses Association
The National Black Nurses Association’s 45th Annual Institute and Conference begins in the upcoming days in Las Vegas.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Advisory Boards: What Should Their Role Be?
Associations frequently use advisory boards to develop a meeting’s curriculum or to help identify industry trends and breaking…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Animals’ Best Friends
The American Veterinary Medical Association's 2017 Convention begins in the upcoming days in Indianapolis. Around 4,000 are expected…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Involve Young Pros In Your Meeting Planning and Marketing Efforts
In order to make meetings more inclusive and welcoming, it’s often a good idea to get all generations—young,…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Literacy Education
The International Literacy Association’s 2017 Conference and Exhibits begins this weekend in Orlando, Florida. More than 5,000 are…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Postconference Surveys: Are You Getting What You Need From Attendees?
Are you asking attendees the same old questions on your postconference surveys? If so, you may want to…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Healthy Schools
The School Nutrition Association’s Annual National Conference begins this weekend in Atlanta. More than 6,000 are expected to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How the iPhone Changed the Conference Experience
The first iPhone went on sale 10 years ago this week. Since its launch, it's had an impact on…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: National Stuttering Association
The National Stuttering Association’s 34th Annual Conference begins next week in Dallas. Around 900 are expected to attend.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Bring the Great Outdoors Into Your Meetings
A new report by IACC revealed that attendees and planners have an increased interest in outdoor spaces being…
