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Meetings
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Hackathons: Hack What You Lack
Could your next great idea come from a hackathon? Taking a note from the tech world, organizations are…
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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
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…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Disruption Does a Tradeshow Good
The word “disruption” doesn’t always need to have a negative connotation. In fact, it can benefit your association’s…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Affirmative Action Takes Center Stage
A leading association in the fight for equality celebrates four decades of conferences. Also: An event for the…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
BookExpo America Faces Tough Question: Where’s the Diversity?
One of the publishing industry’s leading events, BookExpo America, is facing serious questions about the lack of diverse…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Make the Most of Mobile Event Apps for Meetings
Six in 10 meeting planners have used a mobile event app at their conferences in the past two…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
After Thailand Military Coup, Tourism Industry Tries Staying Upbeat
The worsening political situation in Thailand has hurt the country’s massive tourism business, but the Thai Hotels Association…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Family First: Creating Meetings With Parents in Mind
Associations do their best to remove obstacles that keep attendees from registering. One that may keep people away…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Fostering Family Family Reconciliation
A leading association for resolving family conflict holds its annual conference. Plus: a surgical showcase in Denver. Mediators,…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Travel Groups Back Global Entry-Expanding INVITE Act
A new bill meant to give travelers into the U.S. a little more convenience was introduced to the…
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Walkability: Is Your Conference Location Walkable Enough?
A new study on walkability raises some interesting questions about meeting locations. Also: where ethics come into play…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Bowling Association Resurrecting One of the Sport’s Biggest Events
Days after announcing it was canceling a high-profile bowling tournament for the second year in a row, a…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: The Rise of Women’s Conferences
More and more women are hosting their own conferences on every topic imaginable. Plus: Should an intern handle…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
International Meetings Growth Continues, Study Says
According to new data from the International Congress and Convention Association, the growth streak for international meetings that…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Commencement Controversy: How to Handle a Hot-Button Keynoter
Inviting a conference speaker with beliefs that differ from your members’ is a great way to provoke thoughtful…
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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
What’s Your Attendees’ “Social Experience”?
In today’s connected world, attendee experience is the sum total of all touch points—both online and offline. That’s…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Chatting About the Communication Conference
Experts gather in Seattle to discuss the brave new world of 21st century communication. Plus: A conference that…
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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.
