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New Report Examines How Millennials View Leadership

Associations Now

New research reveals both similarities and differences in the way millennials and older generations approach the C-suite, as well as some misconceptions. It also gives cross-generational recommendations on how to ensure that millennials become successful leaders. Millennials, as the largest generation in the U.S.

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There’s Good News for Conference Content, and a Warning, in New Report

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The latest version of Omnipress’ State of the Conference Industry Report finds that content continues to be a significant driver of value for associations. With four generations attending conferences today, attendee preferences and expectations are more diverse and complex than ever. formats at their conferences.

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Blogging Elsewhere: Winter 2011

Reid All About it

Give New Life to Your Press Release. With the rise of social media, some pundits have declared the press release dead. Others say that’s an extreme view; a good release still plays an important role. Is Boomer Leadership Failing Millennials? Millennials have been pushing my buttons lately, but in a good way.

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Social Media Roundup: A Glaring Example of Leadership Disparity

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The Sun Valley Conference highlights the lack of women leaders at Fortune 500 companies. That’s the total number of women who will attend to the Sun Valley conference, which averages around 300 attendees a year. ’s annual Sun Valley conference. ’s annual Sun Valley conference. Unfortunately, yes. “[T]he

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A Case for the Association Summer Internship

Associations Now

In another example, the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association deployed a multimedia initiative focused on bringing more millennials into the workforce. The nice thing about working for an association is that you’re exposed to a multitude of functions,” Carr said.

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Blurred Lines: Leisure Travel Trends Affect Business Travel

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I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Your conference attendees have the same expectations of your association’s meetings as they do of any corporate conference they would attend. Association meetings need to adopt them in order to remain relevant to attendees. Share in the comments.

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Seeking Some Meetings Innovation? Ask Attendees.

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Earlier this year Marriott International unveiled two new initiatives with a dual purpose: to attract more millennial and tech-savvy guests to their properties and to increase guest satisfaction. The design concepts conceived and perfected will make the future of travel a reality, sooner. Create a Meetings Test Kitchen.