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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: Supply and Demand
The Industrial Supply Association’s Annual Convention 2017 starts this weekend in Denver. Around 1,600 are expected to attend.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Gone Hunting: Add Scavenger Hunts to Your Meetings
Associations are hosting scavenger hunts for attendees during their conferences. Not only are they fun for attendees, but…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Urban Affairs
The Urban Affairs Association’s 47th Annual Conference begins next week in Minneapolis. Around 500 will be in attendance.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Read This: Meeting-Planning Lessons From Book Clubs
A look at four elements of successful book clubs that could also make for successful meetings.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Behind Bars
The American Jail Association’s 36th Annual Conference & Jail Expo begins over the weekend in Orlando, Florida. Around…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Meetings Memo: Go Live With Live Streaming
Five reasons to consider live streaming your next event.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Shama Hyder: Above the Clutter
How to engage and promote in a digital ecosystem, according to Shama Hyder, CEO of the Marketing Zen Group.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Spring Cleanup for Meeting and Event Pros
Spring is often known as a time for cleanup and renewal. Here are three things meeting professionals can…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Anxiety and Depression Association of America
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America’s 2017 Annual Conference begins next week in San Francisco. More than…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Opposing Forces: When Your Keynoter Has Different Views Than Attendees
What happens when your keynoter has a completely different position than your attendees do? Take some lessons from…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Keep on Trucking
The Truckload Carriers Association’s 79th Annual Convention starts over the weekend in Nashville. Around 1,300 industry professionals are…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
American Burn Association: Burn Care
The American Burn Association's 49th Annual Meeting begins next week in Boston. Around 1,500 industry professionals are expected…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
What Seating Arrangements Reveal About a Meeting’s Culture
An article showed that the seating and structure of a country’s legislature reveals a lot about culture and…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: The Science of Cooking
The 2017 Research Chefs Association’s 2017 Annual Conference and Culinology Expo begins next week in Puerto Rico. Close…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Partner Pop-Ups Offer #Ideas17 Attendees Afternoon Pick-Me-Ups
To help attendees fuel up for their afternoon sessions and network at the same time, a number of…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Is a Live Podcast an Event Format to Consider?
Event and session formats are constantly evolving to meet attendee expectations. Is a live podcast another one to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Higher Learning
The 2017 NASPA Annual Conference is set to start this weekend. More than 5,000 attendees are expected in…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Destination: Houston
With a new convention district, memorable venues, and wallet-friendly accommodations, Texas’ largest city has a big welcome for…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Career Center: Make Your Meeting a Jobs Hub
Sure, attendees are at your conference to learn, but they could also be there to find their next…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
American Association Swine Veterinarians: Pig Tales
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians' 48th Annual Meeting begins this weekend in Denver. Around 1,000 attendees are…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Manage Projects Like a Pro
As an association professional, you inevitably juggle multiple projects simultaneously. Is there a way to complete everything without…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Could Less Be More When It Comes to Meetings?
You may think giving attendees more options and choices is always better, but what if it turned out…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Happy Campers
The American Camp Association’s 2017 ACA National Conference starts next week in Albuquerque. Around 1,300 are expected to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Keep Attendees Active Onsite
Conferences can wreak havoc on attendees’ healthy habits. Among the culprits: long hours, open bars, lots of sitting…
