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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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Ebola: How the Meetings Industry Is Responding

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But heightened anxiety levels may leave attendees concerned about traveling to conferences. and the healthcare he received in Dallas. and the healthcare he received in Dallas. On the ground in Dallas. For example, the American Bankers Association held its annual convention at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas this week.

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Experiential Learning: Another Meetings Must

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Making that happen will mean deeper engagement and more satisfied conference attendees. Another example of this type of experiential entertainment is the New York City-based production Sleep No More , which began in 2011. How is your association experimenting with experiential learning and education at your conferences?