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Samantha Whitehorne
Samantha Whitehorne is a former editorial director of Associations Now in Washington, DC.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Creating Connections With an Attendee Art Exhibit
What do the International Ombudsman Association and Burning Man have in common? On the surface, not a whole…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Is It Time to Say Goodbye to Your Printed Onsite Guide?
Printed programs have long been a staple of association conferences, but with rising costs and the want to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Zoos and Aquariums
The co-located 2019 Annual Conference for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the International Marine Animal Trainer’s…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Better Engage Staff Teams Who Attend Your Conference
While associations strive to give each conference attendee a personalized experience, what can you do to support staff…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Western Arts Alliance
The Western Arts Alliance’s 2019 Annual Conference starts next week. Attendance is expected to top 700.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Make Your Meeting a Solutions Center
People often attend your conference because they're looking for solutions to their problems. Consider how you can reinvent…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Water Professionals
The 16th Annual KY/TN Water Professionals Conference begins this weekend in Louisville. Attendance is expected to exceed 1,700.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Self-Care Strategies for Meetings Pros
Meeting planners have one of the most stressful jobs, which is why it’s important that they take care…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Public Safety Communications
APCO International’s Annual Conference & Expo begins this weekend in Baltimore. Attendance is expected to exceed 5,000.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Smaller Meeting Budget or Fewer Resources? No Problem.
A new report from American Express Meetings & Events says that planners can still deliver an excellent event…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Clinical Chemistry
The American Association for Clinical Chemistry’s 71st Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo starts this weekend. Attendance…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Destination: Philadelphia
Host a revolutionary meeting in Pennsylvania’s largest city.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Meetings Memo: Artistic Expression
An onsite art exhibit created by attendees.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Why Play Benefits Attendees
At work, play has been linked to greater productivity and more creativity. It’s for those same reasons that…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Agencies on Aging
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging’s 44th Annual Conference & Tradeshow begins this weekend in New…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Get Attendee Personalization Right
While some members may see personalization as creepy, if associations do it right, it could turn prospects into…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Agriculture and Economics
The Agricultural and Applied Economics Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting begins this weekend in Atlanta. Attendance is expected to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Boost Your Networking Strategy at Events
A new report looked at how people behave and communicate when they network, and then offered up tips…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: American Association of Law Libraries
The American Association of Law Libraries’ 2019 Annual Meeting & Conference begins this weekend in Washington, DC. Attendance…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
The Many Roles of Meeting Planners
Since today’s attendees expect a more immersive and memorable event experience, the role of a meeting planner has…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Western Economics
The Western Economic Association International’s 94th Annual Conference begins this week in San Francisco. Attendance is expected to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
What’s the Best Way to Improve Event Apps?
New research from Eventsforce shows that more organizations are using event apps but that there are still challenges…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: International Society for Technology in Education
The International Society for Technology in Education’s 2019 Conference begins this weekend in Philadelphia. Attendance is expected to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Create an Attendee Experience Strategy
When new tech products are designed and rolled out, there’s lots of focus on user experience (UX). When…
