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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: Facebook Video Gets Revamped
The world's biggest social network has another algorithm change in the pipeline. Plus: Make your conference grab bag…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
World’s Largest Swimming Lesson: Association Promotes Swim Safety
On the eve of the first official day of summer, people around the world tried to break the…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Event Formats: Out With the Old (But Successful), In With the New
If your association had a tradeshow or conference that was currently considered a success in terms of both…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: A Gathering for the Best of STEM
Educational associations, take note: A leading organization in science education is meeting next week. Also, an upcoming event…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Pennsylvania Convention Center Wins back Association Business
With a new labor agreement allowing the Pennsylvania Convention Center to drop some of its restrictive rules, associations…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Facebook Latches Onto Sociological Association’s Annual Meeting
The dominating social network will host a private event—part education, part recruiting—ahead of this year’s American Sociological Association…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Attendee Engagement: Gotta Keep ‘Em Entertained
A few ideas for building attendee engagement through clever entertainment. Also: how big-name publications are using their events…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Say Hello: Welcome New Products and Brands to Your Tradeshows
Every industry has new brands or products trying to make a splash, but often budgets don’t allow them…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Home Sweet Home with the Apartment Association
The nation's largest gathering focused on the apartment industry will have several celebrities in residence. Plus: An adult…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Chorus America, Smithsonian Find Perfect Flag Day Harmony
In honor of Flag Day on June 14 and the 200th anniversary of the national anthem, the Smithsonian…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Thursday Buzz: Booking With Bitcoin
A major online travel firm takes a bold first step into the future of currency. Also: an open-ended…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Solve Stage Fright: Smile For the Camera
A small, but useful, trick to help you get over stage fright. Also: what’s behind the boost in…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Growth of a Game: Meet the International Quidditch Association
In less than a decade, real-life Quidditch—a sport inspired by the Harry Potter book series—has grown from an…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Fan Bases: Are Your Attendees Also Your Number-One Fans?
They better be. If you want your events to thrive—not merely survive—you need to build a loyal attendee…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: E3 Sets a High Score for Associations
The video game industry's most important tradeshow will be brought to you live, courtesy of an association.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Brand Saturation: Is Now the Time to Rethink Conference Sponsorship?
One meetings pro says companies are increasingly interested in ROI, not brand saturation, at events. Also: what to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Could Crowdfunding Work for Events?
A crowdfunded event could be a good no-risk way to see if there's interest in a conference ahead…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
A User’s Guide to Hackathons
So you want to host a hackathon? Former participants and judges share tips on creating a successful hacking…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Meetings Without Borders: How Three Global Conferences Did It
Planning an overseas meeting presents the same challenges as planning a domestic one—and a whole lot more. Associations…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Global Spotlight: Revving the Global Market
A carwash association takes the tradeshow route into the international market.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Talking Tech: Tracking Devices
Karim Guirguis, CIO at the American Bankruptcy Institute, discusses a new proximity-based technology and its possible benefits to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Meetings Memo: Adios, Paper
How the American Society for Surgery of the Hand’s annual conference got rid of printed materials entirely.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Association Destination: Portland
Portland packs a punch with its green mentality and vibrant food scene.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
ASAE Annual Meeting: Coming Soon to Nashville
A sneak peek of the set list for the 2014 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition, taking place in…
