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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
Should You Rethink Your Conference Schedule for the Virtual Environment?
Unlike face-to-face conferences, virtual events don’t need to be limited to a set amount of back-to-back days. Keeping…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Offer Virtual Field Trip and Tour Options During Conferences
Local field trips and facility tours were a standard offering at most in-person conferences before the pandemic. But…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Staff Your Virtual Events
The staff roles required for virtual conferences are a little bit different than those you may typically have…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Ideas for Community Service Projects During Virtual Events
Long a staple of in-person meetings, community service projects and social responsibility initiatives are being transformed for the…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Five Unique Experiences to Consider Adding to Virtual Events
If you’re looking to create a memorable virtual conference, here are five ideas for injecting some fun—and even…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Four Lessons for Event Planners From the Primetime Emmy Awards
Thanks to COVID-19, this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards were a lot different than in years past. For meeting…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Venues Add New Amenities to Adapt to Future Meeting Needs
Convention centers, hotels, and other venues already know that when meetings return, many will feature a hybrid format.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Will Attendees Be Asked to Screen Themselves for Symptoms of COVID-19?
Once in-person meetings and conferences begin again, some associations may ask attendees to answer a daily health questionnaire…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Convention Centers Prepare for Safe Return of Attendees
Whenever in-person events begin again, convention centers will be ready to keep attendees safe, thanks to the help…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Creative Meeting Formats Flourish During COVID-19
The pandemic has meeting professionals exploring new event formats. From drive-in meetings to year-round virtual convention centers, they’re…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Three New Skills Event Pros Must Develop in the Wake of COVID-19
Coronavirus has forever changed the meetings industry. As a result, event professionals need new skills to best navigate…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Five Ways to Create Better Engagement During Virtual Events
Taking your conference virtual doesn’t mean you have to lose the networking and interaction that occurs at your…
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Consumer Protection: Reviews You Can Trust
In an economy where many buying decisions are swayed by online reviews, the Review Society is working with…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Three Ways to Host Informal Networking Opportunities During Virtual Events
Hallway conversations and chance meetings are staples of in-person events but can be hard to re-create in the…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
The Role Attendees Play in Creating Safe Meeting Environments
A new guide from the Events Industry Council includes a code of conduct that outlines how attendees contribute…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Will Hybrid Meetings Become the Standard Event Format?
Although associations may be able to hold smaller, in-person events that maintain social-distancing mandates, a lot of people…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
A Look At Some New Meeting Roles
A lot has changed in the events industry, particularly in the past few months due to the impact…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Five Benefits of Virtual Conferences
As associations quickly transition their conferences online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important that they also recognize…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Will Hyperlocal Conferences Become More Popular Post-Pandemic?
If you’re finding that attendees aren’t willing to travel to your large annual event, it could be time…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
What Will an In-Person Conference Look Like After COVID-19?
When in-person events resume, they will look very different. A new whitepaper by the International Association of Exhibitions…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Surprise and Delight Attendees in a Virtual Environment
If you think hosting a virtual conference makes it more difficult to surprise your attendees or incorporate small…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Four Ways to Help Attendees Have a Successful Virtual Conference Experience
As participants transition to attending your virtual conferences, some may have a larger learning curve than others. Here…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Safely Host Face-to-Face Events Post-COVID
Once face-to-face meetings start taking place again, health and hygiene are going to be a top priority. A…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Phase Out Your Onsite Guide
The problem. While looking to trim expenses related to its annual conference, the American Association for Respiratory Care realized…
