Aaron Wolowiec

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The key to successful CSM/planner collaboration is communication

Aaron Wolowiec

Ultimately, the key to a successful relationship with your CSM is communication. Following are a couple of tried and true tips guaranteed to help you communicate more effectively with your convention services manager. For starters, there’s the venue’s approval process. First, share information – and share it early and often.

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Listen: Don’t just hear

Aaron Wolowiec

Jennifer Grau, president, Grau Interpersonal Communication. This month’s guest blog post is by Jennifer Grau , president of Grau Interpersonal Communication , who is a listening trainer, coach, facilitator, speaker and consultant. As part of the conference registration process, get people thinking about their listening goals.

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For Better or Worse: Business Relationships Built to Last

Aaron Wolowiec

You may be interested to learn that the answer lies in effective communication. The first thing she told me is: “A wise consultant friend once told me if the proposal/contracting process is painful, the engagement will be worse. Help the prospective client to prioritize projects and processes. Are things working? Client Section.

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Listen: Don’t just hear

Aaron Wolowiec

Jennifer Grau, president, Grau Interpersonal Communication. This month’s guest blog post is by Jennifer Grau , president of Grau Interpersonal Communication , who is a listening trainer, coach, facilitator, speaker and consultant. As part of the conference registration process, get people thinking about their listening goals.

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Time to breathe…and think long-term

Aaron Wolowiec

In addition, with the increase in live events comes the need to build face-to-face communication skills (much tougher than communicating behind a screen). Make your eRFPs pop with clear details, and consider working with CVBs to streamline the process. As such, pop-up meetings are becoming more common. What do you think?

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The makings of marketing mavens

Aaron Wolowiec

I served as director of communications for an association for four years – and I loved every minute of it. I was all things communications, media relations and public relations. Eighty-eight percent think members perceive their marketing and communication efforts as sometimes to always relevant and professional. But marketing?

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Big city love from ASAE

Aaron Wolowiec

We had seven cities that were finalists in our selection process, and each one did a fantastic job. I look forward to communicating with you next week! “Congratulations to the cities selected for our 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 ASAE annual meetings and expositions,” said John Graham, ASAE president and CEO. “We

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