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MARCH 16, 2011

Today the Uzbek Ministry of Culture refuses to allow any of the collection to leave the country for exhibition elsewhere, so this movie is the closest we’ll get to these beautiful treasures. A new exhibit opens later this week at the North Carolina Museum of Art, 30 Americans. Image available at Desert of Forbidden Art website.

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North Carolina Pennsylvania New York America 150

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

. – The Exhibitor’s Wishlist: Planning for 2024’s Exhibitor Trends Find out what exhibiting and sponsoring companies, large and small, truly want from trade shows and event organizers like yourself.

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LMS North Carolina Recruiting Recruitment 256

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JANUARY 10, 2020

Host: Skyline Exhibits. Digital Marketing & Product Innovation Manager, and Danny Pace, Services Product Manager, Skyline Exhibits. Hear how to qualify an attendee, engage in effective conversations, select motivated staffers, and find staff training resources and worksheets. More info/register. Presenters: Sofia Troutman, Sr.

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LMS Software Chicago Washington 243

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

To get a taste of the exhibit, check out the collection of tweets from WRAL producer Stephanie Beck. If you’re in NC, I recommend seeing it, or for double the pleasure, wait until October 21 when an exhibition of still-life masterpieces visits us from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

San Francisco 150

San Francisco North Carolina Boston Sacramento 150

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JANUARY 5, 2024

– Price Elasticity Uncovered: Insights from Data How often are price increase/decrease decisions based on opinion and fear, hampering an association’s ability to extract maximum value from our products because we’re afraid of customer attrition?

Revenue 277

Revenue LMS Price Education 277

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NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Learn how you can increase the flow of non-dues revenue into your association with four ready assets you can tap: marketing and membership lists, conferences and exhibitions, conference and exhibition content, and “non-endemic” event sponsorships. More info/register. Host: OpusDX by Digitell. David James, Bethesda List Center.

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APRIL 26, 2011

How would you like to curate an upcoming art exhibit? In 10 minutes you can help curate an upcoming exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum, Split Second: Indian Paintings. .” Read the rest at Avectra… How associations can engage a crowd of curators. You won’t even need a graduate degree in art history or museum studies to do it.

Social Media 150

Social Media Case Study Library New York 150

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MARCH 4, 2016

Montgomery County, MD Idea Swap: The discussion will cover text messaging, virtual learning opportunities, virtual exhibit hall, micro- or ad hoc volunteering and other ideas that may be more appealing to younger professionals. . – Encouraging Participation from Young Professionals.

Social Media 150

Social Media Revenue Education System 150

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JUNE 2, 2012

According to Girl Scouting Works: The Alumnae Impact Study , Girl Scout alumnae exhibit more positive life outcomes than do non-Girl Scout alumnae, including self-perceptions, volunteerism, community work, civic engagement, education, income and socioeconomic status.

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Recruiting Recruitment Innovation Leadership 150

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

I’ve always thought exhibit hall games were stupid. The challenge when we move to hybrid will be ensuring all attendees have an equal experience and everyone can join in all content, sponsorship, exhibition and networking opportunities. Not for the sake of breaking a rule, but to find your way to a better outcome. Party pooper?

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Revenue Las Vegas Marketing Leadership 322

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Go against your type, don’t put on “an exhibition that feels like an art museum designed it” or “a concert format that feels like a symphony orchestra designed it.” In December I wrote about the Smithsonian’s censorship of a video in a National Portrait Gallery exhibition.

Social Media 150

Social Media Content Innovation Revenue 150

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NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Learn how you can increase the flow of non-dues revenue into your association with four ready assets you can tap: marketing and membership lists, conferences and exhibitions, conference and exhibition content, and “non-endemic” event sponsorships. More info/register. Host: OpusDX by Digitell. David James, Bethesda List Center.

DC 150

DC Project Ohio Washington 150

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MARCH 10, 2011

These are questions I would expect to ponder in a conceptual art exhibition, not while reading the news. Can galleries display work from exhibitions? When does a work of art stop being itself? When does it stop being by the artist who originally created it? Yes, yes, slippery slope and all that, I suppose you could say.

North Carolina 150

North Carolina New York Project 150

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JUNE 26, 2020

Learn about three typical trade show expense categories budget-savvy exhibitors avoid, four “splurge worthy” exhibiting components that can make a big impact, and three free (and nearly free) ways to personally enhance your exhibiting performance. More info/register. Host: Trade Show Summer School.

Montana 370

Montana Conference Content Education 370

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MARCH 15, 2012

Like most museums, the Walker’s website was focused primarily on providing information about their collections, exhibits and membership. And what can associations borrow from their approach? Engagement catalyst. It was all about the Walker.

Minneapolis 150

Minneapolis Social Media Review Content 150

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AUGUST 12, 2016

If you’re exhibiting at Annual, please read my article on post-show emails before you send out yours. The paltry list of webinars below is no substitute, I know, but you’ll be a few thousand dollars richer than I will by staying home. You can at least follow the conference hashtag on Twitter: #asae16.

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Utah millennials Social Media LMS 150

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FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Branger Brize set up a charging station, but you could use it only if you agreed to the Terms of Use giving them license to download and use the photos stored on your phone in a digital art projection at the exhibition. Hmm, dead phone or public embarrassment?

Miami 150

Miami Social Media Discount Survey 150

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JANUARY 17, 2020

Host: Skyline Exhibits. Digital Marketing & Product Innovation Manager, and Danny Pace, Services Product Manager, Skyline Exhibits. Hear how to qualify an attendee, engage in effective conversations, select motivated staffers, and find staff training resources and worksheets. More info/register. Presenters: Sofia Troutman, Sr.

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Arlington San Diego San Francisco DC 243

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MARCH 19, 2021

Presenters: Heidi Jetter, CMP, Meeting and Exhibit Manager, and Gina Pozielli, Meeting and Exhibit Coordinator, Talley Management. Our presentation will focus on three of the key areas to consider when deciding to plan a hybrid meeting. More info/register. Host: Talley Management. Wed 3/24 at 1 p.m. –

LMS 370

LMS Nashville Strategy Video 370

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Learn about the ways you can increase foot traffic in your exhibit hall, boost attendee engagement and networking, or maybe just give your attendees a way to relax and better connect with their professional and business opportunities. Hosts: Kellen, ASAE, and Meetings and Exhibitions Hong Kong. 1 CMP credit. 2 CAE credits.

Arlington 150

Arlington DC Washington Chicago 150

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JULY 1, 2015

Sign off with a reminder that you’re exhibiting in booth X at the show and would love to share more tips. For example, if you sell email marketing systems, provide a tip for getting more emails opened. Then, link to a blog post that explains more. Remind attendees why they’ve received your email so they don’t mark you as spam.

Email Marketing 150

Email Marketing Learning Management System Content Tips 150

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DECEMBER 7, 2010

Over the weekend I read about the ridiculous ejection of a video from the Hide/Seek exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery. I particularly liked these two articles because of their thoughtful discussion of the exhibition and censorship. Wishful thinking. by Jessica Roake at The Awl.

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DC Leadership Washington Team 150

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

It’s why you always see them smiling and laughing at conferences despite the grueling hours spent traveling, exhibiting, and speaking while getting up too early and staying up too late. They’re driven by relationships and are sincerely passionate about their professional community.

Social Media 150

Social Media Examples Conference Education 150

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JULY 3, 2020

If you’re ready to take your exhibiting efforts to the next level, it may be time to thoroughly reevaluate your lead management process. . – How to Optimize Your Trade Show Lead Management Process.

Montana 221

Montana North Carolina Review Member Engagement 221

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

UBIT: How US Tax Rules Impact Virtual Exhibits and Sponsorships. Learn about the tax complications when going from F2F events to digital, what qualifies as unrelated business income tax (UBIT), and how your virtual exhibit revenue and sponsorship revenue may be impacted. Tue 10/27 at 2 p.m. 1 CMP credit. More info/register.

Revenue 300

Revenue Review Content Strategy 300

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NOVEMBER 29, 2019

10 Tips to Crush Your Goals in Ads, Exhibits, & Sponsorships. Learn how to shift your mindset and improve member engagement throughout the membership cycle. CAE credit. More info/register. Host: The Next Steps LLC. Tue 12/3 at 1 p.m. –

West Virginia 360

West Virginia Washington DC Revenue 360

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DECEMBER 16, 2016

And I’m geeky enough to wish we had one more day of sessions and exhibit hall time. I sent it out right before heading into the last session of the last day. I admit, I’m crazy about my association technology community – such good people. Yes, my brain might have exploded but I’d be willing to take that chance.

Project 150

Project Technology Conference Recruiting 150

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DECEMBER 6, 2011

Back in August, Ed Rodley, an exhibits professional at the Museum of Science in Boston, wrote about Dealing with Your Cognitive Load. Don’t let limited resources, organizational culture, staff’s full plates, fear, lack of confidence orleadership’s unfamiliarity with blogs discourage you.

Arlington 150

Arlington Social Media Boston Innovation 150

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DECEMBER 16, 2016

And I’m geeky enough to wish we had one more day of sessions and exhibit hall time. I sent it out right before heading into the last session of the last day. I admit, I’m crazy about my association technology community – such good people. Yes, my brain might have exploded but I’d be willing to take that chance.

Project 150

Project Technology Conference Recruiting 150

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DECEMBER 17, 2021

Guest: Stuart Ruff-Lyon, CMP, DES, VP, Events & Exhibitions, RIMS. This series of 15- to 20-minute videos covers hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. New episodes are posted around 1 p.m. every Monday. Check out Cecilia’s Nonprofit Executive Spotlight series too.

Proposal 195

Proposal Project Austin Certificate 195

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JUNE 12, 2020

86 exhibit booths. Kristine Metter of Crystal Lake Partners says “Don’t move your exhibit program online. He shares too many good points and ideas about communications, virtual events, and sponsorships to discuss here so go read it! You’ve probably seen articles over the past few years about the death of the trade show.

Montana 243

Montana Leadership Tools Innovation 243

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MARCH 8, 2024

Hear from four generations of women in meetings and events about their experiences in the industry, what they’ve learned about the roles women play and their biggest pieces of advice in relation to women empowerment. More info/register.

Social Media 250

Social Media DC Strategy Education 250

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MAY 5, 2011

Imagine instead that your association is the main event and your members are reviewers giving one-word testimonials as in this New Museum exhibition advertisemen t. Member testimonials can be awfully predictable — a flattering repetition of membership brochure features. Read more at Avectra….

Social Media 150

Social Media Innovation DC Washington 150

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DECEMBER 14, 2010

I get the freedom of speech argument, and if you read my post last week where I wrote about the Hide/Seek exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery , you already know that. Are you a supporter of Julian Assange and WikiLeaks? If you are, please tell me why. I’m curious.

Social Media 150

Social Media Content Tips Strategy 150

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AUGUST 27, 2012

Imagine the hotel liability, and lost exhibition, sponsorship, and advertising revenue if they were to cancel. Some wondered whether their concerns about traveling to the eye of the storm were even taken into consideration. APSA’s in a tight spot.

Conference 150

Conference Revenue Leadership 150

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JUNE 3, 2016

We sold out our exhibit space. . – Metrics Mania for Conference Improvement: Vanity or Actionable Metrics. Are you guilty of touting feel-good conference vanity metrics? Yep, we’ve all said things like: “Our attendance is up 30% from last year. Or we have 45% first-time attendees.”

North Carolina 150

North Carolina Raleigh Marketing Conference 150

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DECEMBER 21, 2010

A British art gallery importing disassembled artwork by Dan Flavin and Bill Viola for an exhibit was taxed by customs at the standard 20% rate, instead of the 5% artwork rate. Her ideas can work for any organization at any time, so don’t skip this one. Here’s a fascinating case about the perennial question — what is art.

Guidelines 150

Guidelines Social Media Price Content 150