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How to Score Those Sweet Paid Speaking Gigs Like a Boss

Are you tired of talking to your cat about your passion for public speaking? Do you dream of standing in front of a crowd, captivating them with your words, and getting paid big bucks for it? Well, my friend, you're in luck. In this article, I'm going to show you how...

How to Manage Meetings Chaos

Attendees are more demanding than ever. Some straight talk, and a willingness to listen, can help. Such things are difficult to measure, but this is probably the most challenging time to be an association meetings professional in recent memory. Venues have fractured...

Inspire Success with Luxury at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

A grand welcome awaits your attendees when they gather in the luxurious setting of World Equestrian Center – Ocala. When planning an incentive travel experience, an ordinary destination simply won’t do. Luxury accommodations, exciting experiences, and exceptional...

Detroit: Own the City in a Meetings Destination Built for Exclusivity and Scale

With a unique dual-convention-center advantage—offering both urban waterfront appeal and northwest suburban convenience—Detroit is a versatile, scalable, and uniquely personal meetings destination. For those seeking flexibility, accessibility, and the ability to...
How to Close the CEO-Board Trust Gap

How to Close the CEO-Board Trust Gap

A new survey finds that CEOs have less trust in boards’ effectiveness than the boards do. Good communication is essential—but CEOs need to help. Are we back to the early days of Covid when it comes to governance? The rapid disruptions to the U.S. economy and industry...

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Climate Psychology and the Events Industry

Climate Psychology and the Events Industry

Approaching conversations with others about the environment with a sense of empathy is critical for integrating green initiatives into your events. According to a new Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) statement, the latest round of proposed tariffs will...

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Rearchitecting a Trade Show

Rearchitecting a Trade Show

The experiential zone strategy for AIA’s show floor followed the same path as an architectural project from start to end — inspire, innovate, design, build, and prosper. When Robin Preston, DES, CEM, and the events and sales teams set out to reengineer the American...

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Why an Independent Implementation RFP Matters 

Why an Independent Implementation RFP Matters 

Bundling AMS product selection and implementation into a single RFP is a common practice but an expensive mistake. A product search gets you a system, but implementation determines whether that system becomes a real solution.  Selecting the right association...

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