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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
New Metrics for New Meetings
Conference attendance is getting closer to pre-pandemic levels, but much has changed. New approaches to data are essential…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Starting Points for Creating Sustainable Events
Developing a large-scale sustainable meeting may be challenging, but it’s not impossible. The keys to success for associations…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Resources Roundup: Meetings and Conferences
These resources from ASAE will help you plan and execute successful events both big and small.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Steps to Safety
Threats to conferences have escalated in recent years. Effective planning involves close communication with meeting venues, and a…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
An Invitation for Everybody
Association meeting planners must prioritize supporting attendees who require additional support and accommodations. Here are some ideas for…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Help Attendees Make Lasting Connections
Yes, attendees come to conferences to learn. But just as important to them is building connections with peers.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Enhance Your Events With Experiential Design
If you want someone to take a particular action, you can ask, incentivize, or possibly coerce them. But…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Think Bold With Your Booking Strategy: An Event Planner’s POV
John Hawkins, director of conventions and operations, chose Puerto Rico for the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual meeting,…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Report: More Meeting Execs Experimenting With Tech
Leaders say they’ll invest more in more data analysis and attendee-tracking tools, according to a new Community Brands…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Architects Group Brings Tradeshow Management In-House
The decision to manage its latest tradeshow internally gives the American Institute of Architects more opportunities to connect…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Report Recommends Innovations in Event Design
New research says planners should think more about making events that are interactive and that foster a sense…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Four Paradigm Shifts to Reshape Your Next Meeting for Attendees
A change of scenery could be just what your event needs to rekindle attendee excitement. Follow this guide…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
How One Association Handled an Active Shooter Incident in Conference City
RIMS was well-prepared for a crisis before its convention earlier this month. But a mass shooting that happened…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Are Your Staff Meetings a Culture Problem?
Meeting too often, or meeting virtually, may not be the issue. How and why you meet can reveal…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Survey: In-Person Meeting Attendees Are Younger, Want Personalized Experience
In-person meetings are bouncing back, according to a Freeman report, but millennials and Gen Z attendees are more…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Kentucky Lawmakers Exempt Business Events From Sales Tax
A recent policy change exempts business event organizers from charging sales tax to their exhibitors. The move, applauded…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
How Member Volunteers Can Help Support and Staff Your Conferences
If you need more onsite staff support for an upcoming conference, consider looking to your members. Last year,…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Why Good Decisions Require Honest Debate
Leaders aren’t in charge because decision-making is easy. But they can create a culture where everybody feels comfortable…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
In-Person Meetings Are Back, But Challenges Remain
According to an Omnipress survey, many meeting planners are sticking with hybrid and virtual formats, while they also…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
How to Re-Engage Members in Chapter Events
Some association pros have found that their members are returning to larger in-person conferences but not to local…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Three Tools You Need to Host a Successful Hybrid Event in 2023
In-person gatherings offer the opportunity to connect with a community, but virtual adaptations to these events provide convenience…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Good Reads You Might Have Missed: Working With Meeting Vendors
Associations’ relationships with meeting vendors have shifted in recent years. Check out a few highlights from the back…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
We Asked, You Answered: Team-Building Tips for the Hybrid Workplace
Many organizations are still struggling with how to get staff to effectively interact and connect when some people…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
3 Ways to Upgrade Your Meeting Icebreakers in 2023
Gulp! Not another icebreaker. While plenty of people dread icebreakers, you can use these tech-supported strategies to make…
