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NOVEMBER 13, 2015

We have seen real commitment to sustainability from business as companies innovate and collaborate with others to reduce their overall impacts,” said David Scowsill, WTTC president and CEO. In 2014, just under 630 metric tons of food was donated by respondents. Giving back to the local community matters.

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APRIL 8, 2014

Adapted from Donna’s Meeting Innovation post on Cvent’s Event Planning blog. What other roadblocks get in the way of a “yes” decision? What questions are you willing to save for later to speed up and enhance the registration experience? Related Stories Seriously, Your Conference Marketing Is Not About You!

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Adapted from Donna’s Meeting Innovation post on Cvent’s Event Planning blog. Related Stories Your Competitors Are Using Big Data To Improve Their Events [Infographic] 365-Day Conferences Are Unrealistic Lessons From Bruno Mars on Audience Engagement.

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JUNE 12, 2014

Adapted from Donna’s Meeting Innovation post on Cvent’s Event Planning blog. Have you incorporated Walk & Talks at your conference? What other ideas can you share to make these even more appealing and effective? . Related Stories Who Killed Adult Curiosity?

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 13, 2014

Adapted from Donna’s Meeting Innovation post on Cvent’s Event Planning blog. What other roadblocks prevent us from tackling surveys more effectively? What ideas can you share to help us improve our survey approach and feedback capture? Your Conference Needs To Go On An Education Session Diet.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 24, 2014

Adapted from Donna’s Meeting Innovation post on Cvent’s Event Planning blog. Proving Conference Emotional Marketing Sponsor Spend 20+ Tradeshow Trends For 2014 And Beyond. They’re having a negative impact on the perceived value of your great show. Related Stories Could Old School Exhibitors Damage Your Expo Brand?

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Adapted from Donna’s Meeting Innovation post on Cvent’s Event Planning blog. What steps are you taking to help first timers and solo attendees meet others at your conference? How else can we tap staff, volunteers and leadership to help first timers/solos move beyond hello?

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AUGUST 6, 2014

Adapted from Donna’s Meeting Innovation post on Cvent’s Event Planning blog. Related Stories Three Luxuries You Cannot Afford That Harm Your Conference Planning Your Conference Needs A Customer Vision Statement Designing Conference Customers, Not Just Traditional Conferences. If so, were there any surprising revelations?

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