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event planning
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How McDonald’s Scored Big With Its Corporate Event
The fast-food giant drew success with an event strategy that focused as much on the people who couldn’t…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: The Headaches of Moving an Event in Protest
Moving an event is a great way to drum up political awareness—though, obviously, it also means you’re stuck…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Was Your Event App a Success?
Learn from the past and properly evaluate the performance of your event apps. Plus: a cautionary infographic tale.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Appreciation: Can’t Please Yourself? Please Someone Else
Why expressing appreciation at the office is important, even if nobody’s telling you how much you’re appreciated. Also:…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Monday Buzz: The Fundamentals of Technical Production
Give yourself the technical production know-how to prevent your next audiovisual snafu. Also: Go take a nap.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Friday Buzz: When Conference Guests Are On Their Worst Behavior
An executive lists some of conference attendees' counterproductive habits. Also: why promoting news from members can help your…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Friday Buzz: Reignite Innovation During Business Meetings
If your office meetings have turned into a snoozefest, here’s how to bring the creativity back. Also: A…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Green Meetings for the Win
In a belated celebration of Earth Day, some new and unique ways association meeting planners and tradeshow exhibitors…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: The Secret Formula for Great Events
A PR specialist breaks down the essential elements of a perfect event. Also: modern ways to generate new…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Don’t Put ‘Em to Sleep: Recapture Your Audience’s Attention
If your guests are using your meetings to catch up on sleep, find out what content will awaken…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Event Technology: Give Your Guests the Gift of Tech
Is your event technology meeting your guests’ expectations? Make sure a few outlets are nearby. Also: how to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Speaker Preparation Is Key
Preparing your presenters for your event is simple, yet many forget to do it. Here’s some advice to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Boost Your Complaining Skills, Office Whiners
Promote change in your office by complaining effectively. Also: Help your volunteers help you by always giving them…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Meetings Memo: Wisdom of the Crowdsourced Crowd
How one association crowdsourced its conference agenda.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Meetings Roundup: Workforce Wonks Unite at FHRBOC
At FHRBOC, get business savvy and great networking all in one conference.
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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
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
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
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
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
Lunchtime Links: Facing Your Failures
Find out which perpetual event pitfalls to avoid. Also: Give old conference-planning methods a break, and replace them…
