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A Happy New Year for meetings?

Aaron Wolowiec

The report, developed in partnership with the Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau , found that in general, costs in 2015 for event services are expected to rise, while budgets are expected to grow only slightly. And, finally, there’s technology. As technology advances, associations are expected to keep up. percent. “We

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November 1963 Through the Lens of the Internet Age

Virtual

But I’m gripped by a few thoughts on the difference today’s technology would have made if it had existed on that day in Dallas. Of course, smartphones are only one part of our photographic technology. Today, there would no doubt be cameras on the Dallas buildings, and in buildings such as the school book depository.

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Association Brain Food: 5.12.23

Reid All About it

They describe several examples of general and specialized membership tiers and discuss factors to consider before moving forward, like your AMS and market research. She shares examples of a pre-event virtual program and one that takes place after an in-person event, both adding more value to the attendee experience. Membership tiers.

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Daily Buzz: What Freelancers Mean for Your Association

Associations Now

If that perfect market analyst lives in Anchorage, and your office is in Dallas—no worries,” Ordonez says. How to improve your facilitation practice using continual improvement, illustrated with an example from The Solution Room. Engage members with technology built with them in mind. Become an Effective Meetings Facilitator.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 7.31.20

Reid All About it

Although written for event platform Hopin users, many of these virtual event tips apply to any platform, for example, developing an attendee video guide and holding screen. Presenters: Dallas Mavericks’ CEO Cynthia “Cynt” Marshall. Virtual event tips. Kendall Walters, Vidyard ). More info/register. Host: Feathr.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 9.25.20

Reid All About it

How to Scope and Implement Virtual Event Technology. Virtual event technology is key for pulling off a virtual event, but implementing new tech is never easy. Presenters: Taylor Bohn, Senior Event Technology Analyst at Cvent. Host: Unleashed Technologies. Vicky Witt, Director of Convention Services at Omni Dallas Hotel.

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Summer-Fresh Meeting Ideas

Associations Now

With a capacity of 200, the Big Top hosted some 20 speakers who addressed topics such as investment, social business and innovation, renewable energies, and new technologies. When we started this, we knew it’s Dallas, Texas. Camp isn’t just for kids. So we want it to be casual and fun.