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Pop-Up Events: The Next Trend for Associations?

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Some familiar brands have found they’re a great way to not only generate buzz and revenue (between $ 45 billion and $50 billion annually , according to a study conducted by Chicago-based marketing firm PopUp Republic) but also introduce and test new products. New attendee engagement.

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Mitigate Risk at the Workplace With a Few Commonsense Measures

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And if you’re interested in attending for the conference, taking place October 29 and 30 in DC, head to aaw.asaecenter.org. For example, CNN’s New York City offices were evacuated yesterday after the cable network received a suspicious package.

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Lunchtime Links: This Is Not Your Regular Conference Booth

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The carts, inspired by New York City’ hot dog carts, and the motorized bookstores are part of Penguin’s push to foster a more engaging relationship with the literary community. The post Lunchtime Links: This Is Not Your Regular Conference Booth appeared first on Associations Now.' Let us know in your comments below.

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Wednesday Buzz: Facebook Ups Its Events Game

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The massive social network will now curate hot events in a new feature box. Need to promote your next conference or fundraiser? We hope you can get on Facebook’s Featured Events list—it’s sure to be the new hot spot for events , as the social network’s Events section garners 550 million users each month. “You

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Destinations Experiment With New Marketing Efforts

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If you want to promote your city and all that it offers, why not do so in a completely different city and state? That’s what Chicago is thinking when it heads to Austin, Texas, next week for the annual music, film, and interactive conference South by Southwest (SXSW) to formally unveil its Chicago Made initiative.

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Coronavirus Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

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I started this listing on February 20th, when there was still a question of whether or not conferences could still be held with the impending threat of the novel coronavirus. EventMB) June 24, 2020 – A growing number of countries are reauthorizing large professional events including trade shows, conferences, exhibitions, and congresses.

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Daily #COVID19 Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

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With almost daily announcements of conference and event cancellations mounting due to fears surrounding the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (that can develop into the deadly COVID-19 ), many association executives are wondering if their own conferences, special events, and Board meetings are safe. Right now, take New York City.