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5 Cool Things Associations Are Doing at Meetings and Events

Aaron Wolowiec

In April, the Washington Restaurant Association outfitted its onsite staff with Google Glass to provide a live video feed of the event. Here are five ideas executed by associations throughout the past year that I think are the best of the best. Have Staff Wear the Latest Technology.

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The public is listening and associations are spending

Aaron Wolowiec

Last month, the Center for Public Integrity released a report on the PR spending of Washington, D.C.-based It’s important to note that the report measured only the most politically active associations in Washington, D.C., It’s our job to help you sort through the clutter of public confusion, misinformation and media madness.

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Meetings mean money for hotels in 2015

Aaron Wolowiec

“Meeting planners are becoming more and more creative in rewarding attendees who interact and use technology than ever before,” said Gene Hunt, director of event sales at the Grand Hyatt Washington.

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That’s so…2013

Aaron Wolowiec

In: Putting pressure on Washington. Got people who can’t commit to helping plan your annual meeting, but can spend a few hours being a conference greeter ? This is for them. Editor’s note: See a related blog post for more on this. Out: Bemoaning congressional gridlock (was this ever in?). about the effects of the shutdown.

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Straight from an intern’s mouth

Aaron Wolowiec

Editor’s Note: This week’s guest post is from Samantha Moore, meetings and membership coordinator for the American Bakers Association in Washington, D.C. Before working full time for the association, Moore was an intern. What can associations offer interns? She explains.

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