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When Conferences Lie

PCMA Convene

Providing little or no substance, these events — if they even take place at all — not only create confusion in the market, they siphon off the very same audiences legitimate events work so hard to attract and educate. The medical meeting planner said that this is where attendees need to exercise common sense. What can be done?

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Super Bowl LI Offers Insights on Winning Events

SmartMeetings

Not only did the city host a week of citywide festivities for an estimated 140,000 visitors and a sporting event for 72,220 attendees, it also made major changes in anticipation of the big day. Marketing materials and CVB websites can never show the whole picture—you need to see it for yourself. It’s not over until it’s over.

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26 Best Mobile Conference and Event Apps + 14 Must-Have Features

Planning Pod

There’s a lot of marketing hype out there, and although not all event apps are the same, you shouldn’t pay for features or add-ons that you don’t really need. Perfect for: Music and sporting events, food festivals, community events. Comprehensive event app builder for larger conferences and meetings.

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Best Big Cities Also Among Best Meeting Cities

SmartMeetings

In July, Mayor Emanuel and Choose Chicago named David Whitaker the new president and CEO of the destination marketing organization. In Louisiana, one of the strongest bonds that unite all of us is our passion for sports. The technology sector and medical meetings are booming in Boston now, according to Moscaritolo.

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A Breakout Room of One’s Own

PCMA Convene

Try to create as many vertical markets as possible,” Little said. The OLC is a nonprofit venue owned by three groups: the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM).

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