Conferences that Work

MAY 6, 2024

Through attending decades of Vermont Town Meetings, I learned that effective facilitation requires respect. For over two hundred years, my little hometown of Marlboro, Vermont, met at least once a year for “town meeting” : a form of local government where every eligible resident can directly participate in town governance. At our main annual town meeting, we discussed and voted on published agendas that included the town and school budgets and many other articles.

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MAY 6, 2024

Skift Take: The International Association of Exhibitions and Events and UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, have signed a memorandum of understanding to re-establish a regular exchange between the two.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 6, 2024

By the time Churchill Downs Bugler Steve Butteman sounded the “call to post,” a number of notable performances had already taken place. The University of Louisville marching band played “My Old Kentucky Home,” Kentucky native Wynonna Jud performed the National Anthem and lifestyle influencer and restauranteur Martha Stewart called “Riders Up” from the red carpet. 157,000 people had experienced Louisville hospitality in-person and 16.7 million tuned in for the “most exciting two minutes in sports

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EventMB

MAY 6, 2024

Skift Take: Bonnie Grant is promoting Philadelphia as a premier host of life sciences meetings by showcasing unique destination opportunities.

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The Planner's Lounge

MAY 6, 2024

Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS Feed Show Notes In this third episode of our five-part series on starting a wedding planning business, host Amber Peterson, a former wedding planner, marketing strategist, and owner of Planner’s Lounge, delves into the essentials of crafting an effective marketing plan. It’s not just about making noise; it’s about strategic communication, understanding your audience, and maximizing your resources for the best results.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 6, 2024

Long waits at registration, undelivered items to booths, safety and security lapses, and other mishaps were partly the result of one event's over-reliance on free help. After one year as a meet-and-greet event with dozens of authors and several hundred attendees, the Readers Take Denver event morphed into a full-fledged convention across four days in April 2024.

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MAY 6, 2024

Conferences, whether they be virtual, in-person, or a mix of both, can be one of the most exciting ways your learners can come together and experience something unforgettable in real time. All the preparation you made when gathering speakers, crafting presentations, and pulling the rest of your conference’s content together can finally get a chance to be shared with your attendees.

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MPI

MAY 6, 2024

Don’t miss “Building Bridges, Not Walls: Inclusive Event Design for a Divided World,” 16 May 1:30-2 p.m.

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Special Events

MAY 6, 2024

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In this best practices guide, you’ll learn how to tap into the cost-efficiencies of advocacy and word-of-mouth marketing with video. Examples include speakers providing a preview of their upcoming sessions, exhibitors creating “please stop by” invitations and attendees creating “looking forward to seeing you” introduction videos. Learn about best practices and programs created by leading companies and associations including ASIS, AUVSI, SuperZoo, National Restaurant Association, World of Concret

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