Conferences that Work

JUNE 13, 2016

The Chinese government runs a massive online censorship program. Why mention this on an event design blog? Well, the most effective aspect of China’s online censorship regime illustrates what happens when you don’t incorporate covenants into your meetings. Tech In Asia explains: “Imagine being near a steep cliff. During the day, when you can see clearly, you might walk right up to the edge to take in the view.

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Eventinterface

JUNE 11, 2016

Planning conferences and events takes great organizational skill and a close attention to detail. It does not matter where you hold your event. Whether it is a San Diego event venue such as the Westfield Horton or the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, there are some very simple mistakes you can quite easily avoid making. CHECK THE WEATHER. Bad weather can kill outdoor events stone dead.

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Gallus Events

JUNE 17, 2016

I always try, if possible, to attend an event every month. However the last few months have conspired to make it pretty hard to get out and spend a day at an event. So I was delighted that the Association of Association Executives allowed me to attend the first day of their “Event Strategy” event in London. It was the first time they had run a dedicated event strategy day for associations and they were delighted to have attracted 50 association event professionals.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 16, 2016

More than 2,000 meeting professionals met in Atlantic City, New Jersey, earlier this week for MPI’s 2016 World Education Congress , three days of education and networking at the Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center. The news that dozens of people were killed in a mass shooting in Orlando — a tragedy that coincided with the opening night of the conference — lent gravitas to some of the events, especially a Tuesday-morning session titled “How Increased Situational Awareness and an Improved

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Event Geek

JUNE 13, 2016

Get "10x" results by empowering yourself with a superhero mindset. Name one person in your company who has responsibility for a huge budget, oversees thousands of details that span almost every department, and drives the vision for the way thousands of potential customers might experience your company for the first time. If you’re an event marketer, you probably shouted, “Me!

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Gallus Events

JUNE 17, 2016

I always try, if possible, to attend an event every month. However the last few months have conspired to make it pretty hard to get out and spend a day at an event. So I was delighted that the Association of Association Executives allowed me to attend the first day of their “Event Strategy” event in London. It was the first time they had run a dedicated event strategy day for associations and they were delighted to have attracted 50 association event professionals.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 17, 2016

Illustration by Daniel Chang. “ Now, my dad one time said to me — he, in fact, he said to me several times — will you be a beekeeper or a keeper of bees?” – – Philip McCabe, president, Apimondia. Podcast host Ashley Milne-Tyte talks with Philip McCabe, president of Apimondia, the global body that represents beekeepers, about how the organization’s biannual conference plays a unique role in working to reverse the alarming decline of the world’s bee population

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Capterra Event Management

JUNE 14, 2016

There is a fantastic article on The Muse about the “ Power of ‘I Don’t Know,’ ” which goes into detail about the benefits of admitting the fact that we can’t possibly know everything. Admitting we don’t know gives us room as humans to explore new ideas, meet new people, and make self-discoveries about ourselves. As an event manager, your job is to bring people together under a common cause, theme, or belief, but the truth is, people in groups can be fickle.

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EventTechBrief

JUNE 13, 2016

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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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JUNE 16, 2016

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JUNE 14, 2016

In the early 50s, cinephile Ronald Grant was an apprentice projectionist in Aberdeen. Later, he … Cinema Museum: A movie lover’s shrine to the big screen Read More ».

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 14, 2016

Are you looking to draw on the academic, business, or governmental resources in your meeting destination? DMOs can connect you with the right local stakeholders, but first, what questions do you need to ask? Dave Sclanders, executive director of Meetings + Conventions Calgary, shares examples of how meeting planners have capitalized on Calgary’s knowledge economy.

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Connect Your Meetings

JUNE 12, 2016

We’re going to be completely honest here: If you think Snapchat is a social media platform used by teenagers as an outlet for (ahem) sexting, you’re about five years off your game. Launched in 2011, Snapchat got a bad rap for its aforementioned usage, but it’s transitioned into a valuable and incomparable social outlet that reputable businesses have added to their social media marketing strategies.

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Events

BizBash

JUNE 15, 2016

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Tagvenue

JUNE 14, 2016

Where do you meet when you’re bored of the boardroom? How about a hanging innovation … Impact Hub: how a cutting-edge events space is sparking innovation Read More ».

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 13, 2016

Our June CMP Series article looked at how internships can create value not only for interns and your company or organization. Here are 10 on-the-job experiences recommended by the planners and professors we spoke to for the story. 1. THE 36,000-FOOT VIEW Liz King focuses on giving her interns wide exposure to the meetings industry as a whole. “Make sure that they have experience with different types of events,” she said, “and different stages of the event-planning process.”. 2.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 11, 2016

Check back as more 360-degree video clips of MPI’s 2016 World Education Congress from Atlantic City are added! If viewing the footage on your phone, use the free Vrideo app ( iOS and Android ) for best results. Train Performing at Rendezvous. Rendezvous = Global Happiness. Stroll on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Sekou Andrews ‘ Poetry Slam.

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Did you know that 4 out of 5 consumers use local search and 88% use smartphones for those searches? With that in mind, I think it's safe to say your online presence is the silver bullet of your business. Think about the revenue you could be missing by not prioritizing local search optimization. Fortunately, there are a handful of steps you can take right now that will immediately impact your business's pace in local search, and we're happy to share them.

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BizBash

JUNE 16, 2016

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Techsytalk

JUNE 13, 2016

You got to fill seats for your upcoming event; otherwise, you’ll have a half-empty venue. To maximize ticket sales, you have to involve social media in one form or another. As an event planner, it’s highly recommended that you acquaint yourself with some of the lesser known features of the primary social networks. These can be used to help get the word out about your event.

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BizBash

JUNE 14, 2016

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JUNE 13, 2016

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BizBash

JUNE 15, 2016

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JUNE 15, 2016

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JUNE 14, 2016

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JUNE 13, 2016

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BizBash

JUNE 17, 2016

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JUNE 13, 2016

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JUNE 15, 2016

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