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Source: CMO.com
I talked at a thought leadership conference recently, about culture change of course. In a break-out group after, someone commented: "It’s absurd to propose people can be playful at work."

Visit http://www.cmo.com/features/articles/2016/10/13/have-fun-at-work-are-you-serious.html#gs.AQZ0pPQ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Visit San Diego
The San Diego Convention Center Corporation and Smart City Networks are proud to announce a collaborative new digital advertising program offered at San Diego's bayfront facility.

Visit https://visitsandiego.com/media/news/san-diego-convention-center-now-offers-custom-digital-advertising to view the full article online.

 
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Teresa Eyet vs. The Mighty Snowpocalypse
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Source: CadmiumCD
Find out how AHCA/NCAL Super Planner Teresa Eyet defended her conference against the mighty Snowpocalypse of 2010 with her amazing super planner powers.
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Source: Forbes
Nothing really prepares you to be a leader. In most cases, you get the opportunity to lead by being good at something else.

Visit http://www.forbes.com/sites/gregsatell/2016/10/17/4-things-every-leader-needs-to-learn/#287f8889a0fd to view the full article online.

 
Source: IAEE blog
As autumn sets in, my social media feed is becoming clogged with #FallLovers waxing eloquently about PSLs (pumpkin spice lattes for the uninitiated), chunky sweaters, boots, football, fires and, well...comfort. (And the Brangelina divorce, but we digress...)

Visit https://iaeehq.com/2016/10/14/is-your-comfort-zone-holding-you-back-at-work/ to view the full article online.

 
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Source: EventRebels
The widespread release of sensitive information such as credit card and social security numbers has grabbed headlines, disrupting business for several major corporations. Over the past five years, well-respected companies including Sony, Target and Staples have been hacked.

Visit http://www.eventrebels.com/meeting-hacked/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: TSNN
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) debuted in June 1967 as a response to the growing demand for consumer electronics products. The Americana and New York Hilton hotels hosted 117 exhibitors showing off such state-of-the-art technology as transistor radios and small black-and-white TVs to 17,500 attendees.

Visit http://www.tsnn.com/news-blogs/ces-has-debuted-next-generation-consumer-technology-50-years to view the full article online.

 
How We Increased Our Trade Show Attendance By 25%
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Scott Hersh, the Business Development Director at the Irrigation Association, was looking for ways to increase attendance at their 2016 Irrigation Association Conference. He decided to use an affiliate marketing tool from Expo Logic to grow his event and wound up with over 1,000 additional registrations.
Watch Scott explain how he achieved this growth!
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Source: Exhibitor Online
AEG and PRISA Group have formally entered into a contract for AEG Facilities, a stand-alone division of the leading sports, venue and entertainment company in the world, to undertake the management and operation of a new 6,000-seat concert and entertainment venue being developed in San Juan, Puerto set to open in early 2019.

Visit http://www.exhibitoronline.com/news/article.asp?ID=16501 to view the full article online.

 
Source: GES
In a world where competitive lifestyles and social media are stressing people out, it’s no surprise that the Millennial generation is turning to live events to spend money and make memories.

Visit http://ges.com/us/blog/post/how-to-attract-millennials-to-your-next-event to view the full article online.