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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
Four Tradeshow Trends Organizers Need to Follow
An updated International Association of Exhibitions and Events whitepaper includes new trends affecting the industry. Among them: data…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
2015 Hematology Annual Meeting: Blood Runs Deep
The 2015 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting & Exposition starts on Saturday in Orlando.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
New Money: The Secrets of Selling Advertising
A few years ago, the American Chemical Society found itself in the same place as many other associations.…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Meetings Industry Fund: Helping Hand
With the Meetings Industry Fund, the meetings industry is giving back to its own.
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
The Meetings Industry Fund’s Helping Hand
How the meetings industry is giving back to its own.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Destination: Milwaukee
Brew City offers cultural venues, unique team-building activities, and a convenient convention center.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Paris Attacks: Short and Long-Term Business Travel Effects
Following last week’s terrorist attacks in Paris, many meetings went on in the city with increased safety measures.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
2015 Joint Annual Conference: School Rules
The 2015 Joint Annual Conference of the Illinois Association of School Boards, Illinois Association of School Administrators, and…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Convention Centers Help Meet Green Meeting Expectations
The newly released Green Venue Report shows that convention centers around the world are committed to sustainability and green meetings, even…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Fighting Youth Homelessness
The 2015 Annual Conference for National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth begins in Phoenix…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Rock the Vote: Give Attendees a Say in the Meeting Planning Process
Want to get your attendees’ input as you put together your next conference? Asking them to cast a…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
American College of Rheumatology: Joint Together
The 2015 Annual Meeting for the American College of Rheumatology starts in San Francisco later the week.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Decisions, Decisions: The Consequences of Making a Choice
SXSW cancelled two panels after receiving threats of onsite violence, leading to lots of criticism and an uproar…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association: Women’s World
The 2015 Annual Conference for the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association makes its way to Georgia next week.
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Predict Donor Behavior
If you work for a foundation or nonprofit that relies on donations, you're always looking for ways to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Welcome First-Timers to Your Meeting
Being a first-time attendee at a conference, whether large or small, can be overwhelming. A first-timer may not…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Meeting Zen: Boosting Attendees’ Mental Well-Being
It’s important that your conferences not only offer networking and professional development opportunities for attendees but also keep…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
International Dyslexia Association: Literacy Challenges
The International Dyslexia Association’s 2015 Annual Conference is set to start next week in Texas.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Coming to Their Senses: Creating Multisensory Events
Attendees don’t only learn by listening and watching. That’s why a multisensory conference experience that includes all five…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Assembly Line: Association for Manufacturing Excellence
The Association for Manufacturing Excellence’s 2015 International Conference starts early next week in Cincinnati.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Talking Points: Why Group Discussion Is a Must for Meetings
A new study reveals that the number-one reason people attend face-to-face events is to take part in group…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Time for Practice
The Medical Group Management Association’s 2015 Annual Conference begins this weekend in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Early Meeting Predictions for 2016
We’re little more than three-quarters of the way through 2015, meaning it’s already time to think about 2016…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Meetings Memo: A Warm Welcome for Conference Attendees
Make the most of your conference for first-timers.
