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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. One of the sacred cows for associations and their annual conference is attributing notoriety to the office of the president, board chair or annual conference committee chair. Who Do You Trust?

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Top 99 keynote speakers every event planner must know about

Hubilo Blog

The book has influenced many companies, ad agencies, design firms, and consultancies, which have adopted a cultural approach to branding. Brian Tracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 70 other countries worldwide.

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Top 98 keynote speakers every event planner must know about

Hubilo Blog

The book has influenced many companies, ad agencies, design firms, and consultancies, which have adopted a cultural approach to branding. Brian Tracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 70 other countries worldwide.

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How to Be More Learner-Centric at Your Conferences

PCMA Convene

Peter Sheahan, founder and Group CEO of Karrikins Group, presents during PCMA’s Education Conference 2018 in Cleveland. Who is at the center of your conference planning, programming, and experience? Dave Lutz, CMP, is managing director of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting. PCMA photo).

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How to Keep Your Event Speakers Happy

Expo Logic

If you are unsure where to begin your search for the perfect event speaker, you have several avenues to consider: Ask your network: Consult your professional network in-person and online. Social media: In 2018, 2.65 Be careful not to overdo it — 78% of consumers unsubscribe from a brand's email list if they receive too many emails.

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55+ Event Planning Resources From Event Experts

Bizzabo

We have a solution for you — this guide to awesome and free event planning resources. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most important conference planning resources that organizers can refer to for all their event planning and event marketing needs. The Biggest Event Trends of 2018. Guides and eBooks.