Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

No wonder so many of us are spending less time away from our offices and our families to attend professional development events or other workplace functions. It seems associations got the memo as the industry experiences a slow uptick in virtual events. The third most popular reason for offering virtual events?

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 28, 2014

If something comes up, will the organizer provide content virtually? According to a new report by American Express Meetings and Events , I’m not alone. And almost all attendees have computers, which makes virtual attendance a breeze. But interestingly, most event planners reported they don’t offer virtual options.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 9, 2015

This year has been, and will continue to be, defined by intelligent growth for the meetings and events industry, the report found. For starters, 60 percent of survey respondents predict an increase in live events, while 56 percent predict an increase in virtual events. Does your organization have a strategic plan?

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Meetings and events offer the best possible platform to help millennials expand their networks, customize their self-education and personalize their career paths,” the report says. Translated: Associations should think differently about events. Gen Y wants event apps and social media platforms.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Conferences, meetings and events should be learning-filled experiences. As in-person and virtual events blend, the hybrid world is growing rapidly. To provide your organization with continuing quality across the in-person and digital platforms, take advantage of Tech 14 to create NGL. Why attend Tech 14?

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Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Live streaming – Not many associations offer virtual conferences, but instead nearly 30 percent said they live stream events. Chief Learning Officer – About 40 percent of respondents said someone within their organization holds a title that incorporates the word “learning.”.

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 22, 2014

As some of you may know, in addition to my role with Event Garde , I work for Michigan State University’s central communications office. Associations should provide a platform to allow their members to share virtual resources. I love working with students. They’re brilliant. They’re ambitious. They’re overachievers.

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