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Smart Moves in Scottsdale, St. Louis and More

Smart Meetings

Darby Gyscek and Ricky de Jesus Darby Gescyk (left) and Ricky de Jesus (right) Kimpton The Forum Hotel in Charlottesville, Virginia, named Gyscek director of sales and marketing, and de Jesus director of catering. Adreanne Lewis Photo: Leo Thompson Lewis is director of sales, events and marketing for The Driskill in Austin, Texas.

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Will Meeting Planners Be New Targets for Influencer Marketing?

PCMA Convene

Oklahoma City is using influencer marketing in the form of a travel-writing team who will highlight the city’s leisure attractions — and is also bolstering its meetings portfolio with a new convention center. Like many second-tier convention destinations, Oklahoma City doesn’t suffer from a negative perception. TESTING, TESTING.

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The Future Looks Bright for Destinations International’s Young Leaders

Smart Meetings

We’ve had a great opportunity to slow down and really think about what was working, what wasn’t, and how to bring things back even better than before—and now we get to act on that.”. – Chris Riggins , destination marketing manager, Destination Bryan . Having purposeful experiences at conferences for attendees is something that I enjoy.

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The Brief: Breakup Cookies and Human Beer Ads

Event Marketer

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover spiteful coffee shops, supersized supermodels and human beer ads. Partner: Tierney) AT&T IS TAKING FANS TO DRIBBLE TOWN FOR NBA ALL-STAR NBA All-Star Weekend kicks off Feb.

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2018 40 Under 40: Class Acts

Connect Your Meetings

They are proactively changing the world for the better through conference, meetings and other events. 39 • Director of Marketing. 37 • Conference and Events Manager. 26 • Conference Services Manager. 39 • Senior Vice President of Marketing. 35 • Conference and Event Manager. 38 • Conferences Manager.

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Unique Experiences - Volume 4

Unique Venues

The fully capable campus can provide state-of-the-art facilities that feature over 20 meeting spaces to accommodate up to 2,000 guests with the help of the exceptional conference services team guiding the way. Coastal Adventures await your next conference or event in beautiful Wilmington, North Carolina.

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Action-Packed Group Activities Add Adventure to Any Convention

Cvent: Event Marketing

Here are some great options in Oklahoma City. Rock climbing, yoga, and fitness have come together at Oklahoma City’s indoor rock-climbing gyms, which offer heart-pounding classes that build confidence, strengthen partnerships, and help overcome challenges. Want to discover some of Oklahoma City’s hidden treasures? Get Pedaling.

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