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New ESPA Event Servicing Certification Debuts

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In addition to evaluating for proficiency in the areas of event design, principles of meeting planning, association objectives and business principles, it will also be a tool to develop the next generation of meeting professional.

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The Dish on 6 Hospitality Trends for 2017

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. “There are also indicators that the year could be very exciting, including new hotel and restaurant openings, emerging cuisines and beverages , more technology solutions to simplify business and raise the bar for marketing, and so much more,” Freeman says. “What does this all mean? 2017 Hospitality Trends Predictions.

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6 Ways to Inject Retail Therapy in Your Next Meeting

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Add a little history to your excursion at Faneuil Hall Marketplace (Quincy Market) in Boston, Massachusetts. Then schedule a private dinner at Sinatra on the patio, under the stars (accommodates up to 60 people). Plot an Old-School Team Building.

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Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22

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Vicki Lester, head of intermediary marketing for Columbia Threadneedle Investments, echoed the importance of frank communication. You have to be up-front, clear and repetitive when explaining what will happen if you don’t meet deadlines.”. Tell a Story.

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Top 99 keynote speakers every event planner must know about

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Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales. He was the guest speaker for the HT Brand Studio special on “Emergence of Vernacular Marketing” Where to Find him? Nir is an expert on product marketing and development. Robert is the Regents’ Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Marketing at multiple universities.

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Top 98 keynote speakers every event planner must know about

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Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales. He was the guest speaker for the HT Brand Studio special on “Emergence of Vernacular Marketing” Where to Find him? Nir is an expert on product marketing and development. Robert is the Regents’ Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Marketing at multiple universities.

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Top Event Agencies: The Ultimate Directory (2019)

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Looking for an event or experiential marketing agency? According to the Event Marketing 2019 Report , events are the single-most effective marketing channel. While numerous brands have adapted their own in-house event marketing teams and others haven't—sometimes a specialized agency is needed. ACTIVENT MARKETING.

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