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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
People Who Use Google Glass Shouldn’t Throw Stones
Some of Google Glass’ early adopters are giving it a bad rap by kinda being creepy jerks. Don’t…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lessons in Event Planning From a Rock Concert
Every planner wants his or her next meeting to have the same hype and entertainment value as a…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: Making the Most of Mobile
Why mobility is a bigger issue than many event planners realize. Also: Tips on teaching your board the…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Join ‘Em: Networking With March Madness
Whether with staff or members, in the office or offsite, associations and other employers around the country are…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media: Maybe You Should Be Too Proud to Beg
Why begging for attention on social media might get you the wrong kind of attention. Also: What’s holding…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Studies: B2B Tradeshows Drive Massive Attendee, Exhibitor Spending
According to two new reports by the Center for Exhibition Industry Research, attendees and exhibitors are each spending…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
What Could Your Next Conference Go Without?
There are staples to most association meetings: networking receptions, breakout sessions, and keynoters, to name a few. But…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
What Event Planners Do Before the Event
A new survey suggests that long hours are the norm for event planners prior to an event. Also:…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How the Boston Athletic Association Plans to Keep the Marathon Safe
A year after the deadly bombings at the Boston Marathon shook the city to its core, the Boston…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
The Future Looks Bright for International Meetings
There’s good news on the international association meetings front. Increased budget and higher attendance numbers are predicted, according…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Monday Buzz: SXSW Becomes the New Front in Uber’s Campaign
Uber puts an event-friendly city on the hot seat at SXSW. Also: how the concepts of complexity and…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Another Federal Conference Scrutinized for Excessive Costs
A report released last month by the Department of Commerce on a 2012 National Institute of Standards and…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
On The Road: Tips for Smooth Sailing on Your Next Business Trip
Traveling for work can be fraught with delays, mechanical difficulties, and missed connections as a new study by…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: It’s Up to You to Get Tasks Done
Make sure tasks get done—whether you’re the boss or not. Also, the types of events that conference planners…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: What to Expect When You’re Attending
Sometimes thinking ahead about the simple stuff is what keeps your attendees sane. Also: How IHOP’s National Pancake…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lessons from Arizona: Meetings and Controversial Legislation
While Arizona’s governor vetoed the controversial bill that would have allowed businesses to use religious beliefs to refuse…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Meet the Anti-Conference: YxYY Attendees Go With the Flow
The YxYY conference doesn't need much more than some good weather, a pool, and some smart attendees to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Facing Your Failures
Find out which perpetual event pitfalls to avoid. Also: Give old conference-planning methods a break, and replace them…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lessons From Sochi: What a Difference Volunteers Make
Some 25,000 volunteers helped put on a successful Winter Olympics in Sochi, despite the Games’ rocky start. You…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How a Tweet Reopened an Association Book Fair
After the Association of Writers and Writing Programs tweeted that tax issues forced them to close a Seattle…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: How to Survive a Conference Call
Conference calls annoying and seemingly useless? Perhaps lowering your expectations might help a little bit. Also: How a…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: A Bird’s-Eye View Of Expo Halls
A new database of expo halls could make it easy to figure out exactly where you're holding your…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
So, When Should You Book That Flight, Anyway?
Still getting stuck with high airfares when flying to events? Check out this roundup of advice to figure…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Won’t You Be My (Tradeshow) Neighbor?
You may have secured the best location on the expo hall floor, but what happens if your booth’s…
