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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Why Every Meeting Could Use Some Editing
You may hear the word “editing” and think it only applies to communications and writing. But the truth…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Education Association Helps Members Get Social
Traditional print marketing meets new-school media at a conference for continuing education. Plus: An association celebrates a century…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Sequestration’s Impact Lingers for Government-Focused Tradeshows
The meetings industry as a whole is doing just fine, thank you very much. But a closer look…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Trends Report: What Could 2015 Look Like for Association Meetings?
It’s never too early to start thinking ahead when it comes to conferences and events. Here’s what a…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Heart Association Pumps Life into Education
A prominent cardiovascular science conference holds a variety of rapid-fire sessions. Plus: Descendants of Civil Rights-era heroes discuss…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
The Power of Personalization
Your meeting attendees don’t want to feel like they’re just merely another name to add to your attendee…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Real Estate Gets Political
Timed just perfectly for to capitalize on the midterm elections, a major Realtors conference is putting political issues…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: One of TED’s Best Advises Your Public Speaking
One of the most popular TED Talk presenters shares some public speaking secrets. Plus: The keys to leveling…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Alex from Target: Viral’s Random Nature
Sometimes you just gotta roll with it, even if it makes no sense. In other words, we're talking…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Capitol Christmas Tree, Brought to You by an Association
The Minnesota Trucking Association is helping transport the 2014 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to Washington, DC. One MTA…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Meeting Planners’ Worst Nightmares
What if your bad dreams or worst-case scenarios actually happen? In the spirit of today’s ghoulish holiday, a…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Women in Journalism Recap 2014
A women’s journalism group highlights the challenges of being female in the industry and how they overcame them.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Event Planners: Falling Down on the Twitter Job
Pitfalls event planners should avoid if they want to keep their social feeds working for them during event.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: It’s National Cat Day!
Dog lovers, you may want to steer clear of social media today, as cat fans tweet and post…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Olive Garden: Overwhelmed by Choice
Lessons on simplicity from Olive Garden, a restaurant chain that’s struggling to keep its complexity in check. Also:…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Ebola: How the Meetings Industry Is Responding
When you first hear Ebola, you may not think of meetings. But heightened anxiety levels may leave attendees…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Conservation Group Lets Attendees Explore
A conservation group lets its conference attendees play outdoors. Plus: A global health association lands one of the…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
American Studies Association Grapples With Boycott Backlash
Controversy has followed the American Studies Association in the 10 months since it announced a boycott of Israeli…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Ensure Your Event Sponsorships Make Sense
Why having an event sponsor as excited about your event as you are is so important. Also: One…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Leadership Lessons From the Meetings Department
A good association meeting isn’t just fun and educational. It’s the product of smart strategies that leaders can…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
4 Ideas From Chicago Ideas Week
This weeklong event brings together thought leaders and attendees in hopes of creating change and measurable results. Even…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: A Fresh Helping for Produce Professionals
The Produce Marketing Association holds its annual harvest, and a different sort of pragmatic meeting in this week’s…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Technology Gap: Are Meeting Planners and Attendees on the Same Page?
A new report reveals the similarities and differences in attendee and planner expectations across three areas of technology:…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Getting Dog Trainers to Sit and Shake Hands
The Association of Professional Dog Trainers gather for their annual conference. Plus: The frozen food industry lays out…
