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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
Republican National Convention: All Eyes on Cleveland
It been two years—and lots of work—since Cleveland was awarded the Republican National Convention. Now, only days away…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: County, City Health Officials Meet in Phoenix
The National Association of County and City Health Officials’ 2016 Annual Conference starts in Phoenix early next week.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Bleisure Travel: A Growing Trend for Conference Attendees
Research shows that more business travelers are blending work-related trips with vacation time. Why association meetings may want…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
American School Counselor Association: Seeking Counselors
The American School Counselor Association’s 2016 Annual Conference begins in New Orleans this weekend.
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Building Revenue Beyond Dues
When Kevin Mayeux, CAE, became CEO of the 126-year-old National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors in July…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
How Well Are Women Represented as Speakers at Your Events?
GenderAvenger is asking speakers to take a pledge to not be on a panel where women aren’t included.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
National Association of the Deaf: Gather, Engage, Inspire
The National Association of the Deaf’s 53rd Biennial Conference starts in Phoenix next week.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
The Perks of Having a Secret Attendee
Getting feedback—both positive and negative—about conferences and meetings is a great way for associations to improve and evolve.…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
National Marine Educators Association: Life Aquatic
The National Marine Educators Association’s 2016 Annual Conference starts in Orlando in the upcoming days.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Summer-Fresh Meeting Ideas
Meetings are making the most of the season to provide attendees with experiences that give a nod to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
American Water Works Association: Water World
The American Water Works Association’s Annual Conference and Exposition kicks off in Chicago next week.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Meetings Industry Effort Makes Most of Election Season
A new advocacy initiative by the Meetings Mean Business Coalition is taking advantage of the upcoming conventions and…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
European Hematology Association: Blood Lines
The European Hematology Association’s 21st Congress starts this week in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
First-Time Speakers: How to Better Prepare Them
Just like first-time attendees, first-time speakers require some care and feeding to not only make them feel welcome…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Instrumental Technology
The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation's 2016 Conference & Expo kicks off this week in Tampa,…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
New Money: Revenue Builders
New profit centers for revenue that go beyond dues.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Destination: Myrtle Beach
The oceanfront destination caters to every meeting’s must-haves.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Pop-Up Events: The Next Trend for Associations?
Think pop-up events and shops are only for big brands? Think again. Your association could benefit from these…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Admit One
The New England Association for College Admission Counseling’s Annual Meeting and Conference begins next week in Boston.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
A Meeting’s Revved-Up Customer Service Initiative
As attendees roamed the show floor at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in November, they didn't have…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Role-Playing Exercises: Another Immersive Meetings Element
Want to get your attendees more engaged in sessions at your meetings? Try adding role-playing exercises where they…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Association for Talent Development: Talent Scout
The Association for Talent Development’s 2016 International Conference and Exposition kicks off this weekend in Denver.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
From Eight Meetings to Only One
Seven years ago, the events calendar for the Consumer Bankers Association looked a lot different. CBA produced eight…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Education or Entertainment: What Matters More to Meetings?
Should museums and other cultural institutions be more educational or entertaining? That’s a recent question one blogger posed.…
