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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 Loyalty Programs: The Perks of Earning Points
Research shows that Americans love loyalty programs, which means that your conference attendees and exhibitors do too. Some…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: American Academy of Forensic Sciences
The American Academy of Forensic Sciences’ 69th Annual Scientific Meeting begins next week in New Orleans. Around 5,000…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Rapid Response: What the Immigration Order Means for One Conference
Last week’s executive order on immigration raises a lot of questions for conference planners. And for groups with…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Let’s Get Physical
The Association of Academic Physiatrists’ 2017 Annual Meeting kicks off next week in Las Vegas. More than 1,000…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Project Management Software: Wrangle Your To-Dos
How to manage projects to avoid burnout.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
American Public Health Association: Keep Moving
Ways to help attendees stay active onsite.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Destination: Houston’s Meetings Are in Orbit
Space City offers out-of-this-world experiences.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Extreme Makeover: Tradeshow Edition
The Association for Creative Industries completely overhauled its annual conference and tradeshow this year—calling it Creativation. Some details…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Conservation Efforts
The National Association of Conservation District’s 2017 Annual Meeting begins over the weekend in Denver. About 1,000 are…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Practice Makes Perfect: The Benefits of Hosting an Event Pilot
If you’re planning to launch a brand-new event or conference in the coming year, hosting a pilot version…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
American Meteorological Society: Weather Watchers
The American Meteorological Society’s 97th Annual Meeting begins over the weekend. More than 4,000 are expected to attend.
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Does Career Stage Determine What Attendees Want?
Attendees go to your conferences for a number of reasons, and their career level may help you determine…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Rooted in Research
The Qualitative Research Consultants Association’s 2017 Annual Conference kicks off in Los Angeles next week. Close to 300…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Learning: Help Attendees Apply Their Lessons
Sure, you want your attendees to learn onsite, but you also want them to apply what they learned…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Get Social
The Society for Social Work and Research’s 21st Annual Conference begins in New Orleans next week. More than…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Destination: Kansas City
KC’s versatile convention facilities, entertainment options, and streetcar service make it a top meeting location. Flexible convention facilities.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Event-Planning Reminders From “Christmas Vacation”
Event- and conference-related takeaways from the holiday comedy classic National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and its lead character, Clark…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Fruits and Veggies
The Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference will take place in Savannah, Georgia, during the first week of…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Does Your Meeting Need a Chief Experience Officer?
As meetings become less traditional and more experiential, so too should the roles on meeting and CVB teams.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Jewish Scholars
The Association for Jewish Studies' 48th Annual Conference begins in San Diego this weekend. About 1,000 scholars are…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Host a Trivia Contest at Your Next Event
It’s often said that a little competition is good for everyone. With that in mind, many associations are…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Why Your Attendees Are Your Best Marketing Tools
Sure, direct-mail pieces and email newsletters can be compelling. But having your attendees market your conferences or events…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Game Time
The National Athletic Directors Conference kicks off in Nashville this week. About 1,800 athletic administrators are expected to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Evacuation Procedures: How Can Your Association Prepare?
Wildfires in Tennessee led to the evacuation of more than 14,000 residents and tourists in the affected areas.…
