Associations Now

MAY 15, 2014

Experts gather in Seattle to discuss the brave new world of 21st-century communication. Plus: a conference that sets its sights beyond our stratosphere. Communication is an important activity of any association. What’s the latest in communications science and theory? The Week Ahead.

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Communications San Diego Conference Seattle 40

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 31, 2013

But as I thought about what to write for this blog post, I realized that as 2014 approaches, I need to believe these words, instead of just saying them. At your next event, plan family-friendly events at family-friendly places. Encourage them to bring their families along while attending conferences.

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Event Planning Review Tips Communications 100

Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

What other conferences or trade shows are they investing in? Help Sponsors Activate Once the agreement is signed, this is where communication tends to falter. Adapted from Donna’s Meeting Innovation post on Cvent’s Event Planning blog. What mission critical goals must they achieve in the next 12 months?

Conference 40

Conference Event Planning Video Marketing 40

Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 13, 2014

The conference organizer keeps sending out surveys because they value my feedback. Most of the questions this particular conference organizer asks are about meetings logistics issues. Looking back at this same conference organizer, 99% of their survey questions were multiple choice or radio button satisfaction ratings.

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Conference Survey Class Event Planning 40

Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 6, 2014

Secret shopping conferences and trade shows is something we do regularly. One week, we’ll be at a medical conference, surrounded by doctors as we watch live stream of surgery being performed halfway across the world. The next, it’s a conference designed for engineers or teachers. Conference Secret Shopping Checklist.

Conference 40

Conference Content Event Planning Education 40

Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Sold before the event, a beacon can be placed in the exhibitor’s booth or in key strategic areas of the conference venue to determine: Attendee counts by hour/day. Using the iBeacon technology at CES 2014 was not our first foray into this type of technology. Attendee presence by zone by day. Dwell times on Expo Floor by day.

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