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Meetings
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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
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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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Destinations Experiment With New Marketing Efforts
A look at how three U.S. destinations have unveiled new promotional campaigns to attract leisure and business travelers,…
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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
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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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: How AARP Won the Oscars, Too
AARP’s way of getting in on the Oscars conversation shows that newsjacking isn’t just limited to social media.…
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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…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Pre-Event Training: Ensure Your Staff “Gets It” Before the Event
Proper pre-event training could mean the difference between success and disaster. Also: a new AMS review service hopes…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Ban the Tradeshow Booth Bore
A few tips to help exhibitors working the tradeshow booth engage your attendees. Plus: Adding another dimension to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Save Your Conferences From Parody
All of the problems everyone has run into while attending conferences, in one simple list. Plus: Some new…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Should Attendees Have Access to Some Content Before a Meeting?
Sharing information, starting conversations, or giving your attendees some optional homework to do ahead of time could actually…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: What Meetings Mean for the Economy
Meetings and events continue to bring in more attendees, jobs and money, according to a new study. Plus:…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Event Planners: Keeping Cool During Chaos
Tips for event planners when the unexpected occurs. Also: why neglecting to monitor your progress can stall your…
