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2018 40 Under 40: Alison Jo McKeithen

Connect Your Meetings

as conferences manager at NMAC. As a 2018 40 Under 40 honoree, McKeithen discusses her passion for the events industry. Through conference planning, I work to keep adult education interesting and relevant so my attendees continue to fight HIV in and for their communities.

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Burn Conference Traditions Immune From Criticism

Velvet Chainsaw

According to the 2018 Edelman Trust Barometer, only one-third of Americans trust their government to do what is right. What are some additional ways your organization can demonstrate authenticity and transparency at your conference? You need to see them as people first and not just customers or vendors. Who Do You Trust?

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The Right Rewarding Student Strategy For Your Conference

Velvet Chainsaw

Easy to say, hard to do. Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene. Reprinted with permission of Convene, the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. Why do so many organizations invest in student programming when their data shows they are not effective?

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En Route For Next-Gen Conference Audiences

Velvet Chainsaw

How is your organization reaching out to it’s next audience for your conference and events? Opportunities for micro-volunteering opportunities will accelerate loyalty. Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene. Reprinted with permission of Convene, the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association.

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Webinar for Healthcare Event Organizers

Core-apps

“How Healthcare Associations Can Unlock Revenue Through Event Tech” Thu, Apr 19, 2018 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT. Sign up Now. Join this power-packed panel to hear how healthcare associations are successfully unlocking new revenue streams through event technology.

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PSAV Acquires Encore Event Technologies: What It Could Mean for Event and Meeting Planners

Endless Events

January 2018. November 2018. October 2018. PSAV President and CEO, Mike McIlwain stated in the press release “The addition of SAV is an important step toward PSAV’s goal of being the ultimate local resource for corporate, association, and event planners around the globe.”. October 2017. PSAV acquires Hawthorn Theatrical, LTD.

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The Market Shifts That Led to Commission Cuts

Velvet Chainsaw

What are some ways we as conference and meeting professionals can maintain our trusted-advisor relationships within the hospitality industry and continue to gain trust from others? Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene.

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