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event planning
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Three Conference Ideas to Steal From Hotels
Hotels are making it easier for guests to work, connect, and explore during their stays. Consider these three…
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Meet Outside the Box: Aligning Locale & Attendees’ Identity
How one organization created buzz and the drive to attend by matching the destination and networking events to…
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Daily Buzz: Are You Maximizing Social Media at Events?
More than 95 percent of planners use social media for marketing purposes, according to a recent survey, but…
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Daily Buzz: Mistakes to Avoid in 2019
In order for your organization to achieve greater success this year, you have to avoid the activities that…
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Government Shutdown Takes Toll on Weather Conference
The American Meteorological Society’s 2019 Annual Meeting starts in Phoenix this weekend. But thanks to the government shutdown,…
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Say Goodbye to These Conference Elements
It’s almost a new year, which means it’s a good time to say goodbye to things that just…
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Daily Buzz: 2019 Renewal Strategies
Improve your member renewal rates—and gain new members—next year with these tips. Also: why people flake on meetings.
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When to Consider Shortening a Conference
Does some of the reasoning experts give for compressed workdays also apply to multiday events? Some things to…
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Tips for Hosting Virtual Conference Speakers
Many professionals in event management and professional development have had to deal with an impossible challenge: Get a…
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New Roles For Your Established Attendees
Beyond attendee, what other roles could your conference veterans play in your event? Here are four that will…
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The Art of Designing a Memorable Food and Beverage Display
How one organization created a sustainable foodie experience without breaking the bank.
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Mapping Out a Roadshow Strategy
When your members are especially busy, you might consider hitting the road to meet them where they are.…
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Meet Outside the Box: The Experience Economy
"Experience creation" is the new mission of event planners, and these experiences are increasingly tied to the specific…
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Questions to Consider When Working With Language Interpreters at Conferences
Picture this: Your association has organized a large meeting and a number of attendees will not be English…
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Daily Buzz: Revamp Your Processes
Upgrading your association's processes can seem like an inconvenience, but even small changes can better your organization. Also:…
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Daily Buzz: The Value of Meaningful Work
Many Americans place more value on meaningful work than money. But is your organization providing it? Also: hosting…
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Daily Buzz: Pizza at the Polls
This nonprofit sends fresh pizzas to the polls for voters facing long lines. Also: developing a meeting planning…
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Daily Buzz: Conference Swag Beyond the Bag
Tote bags, notepads, and USBs: You’ve gotten them as meeting giveaways too many times, and they end up…
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Manage the Meetings Data Deluge
A ssociations have more meetings data at their disposal than ever, which is both a blessing and a curse.…
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To Theme or Not to Theme?
Associations often theme their conferences to provide direction to those submitting sessions proposals. But one group recently announced…
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Daily Buzz: New Food Rules for Meetings
Dietary restrictions and foodie culture have changed how meeting planners create event menus. Here are the new food…
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Daily Buzz: Celebrate Your Most Engaged Members
Highlighting your most involved members will show they are valued—and could prompt less engaged members to get involved…
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Why Event Cancellation Insurance Is a Must
What trends are you seeing in event cancellation risk management? Associations are purchasing event cancellation coverage when their…
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How to Choose the Right Keynote Speaker
Today’s speaker marketplace is composed of thousands of speakers who are potentially available as a keynote for your…
