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Source: Forbes
We all hear about the importance of injecting fun into the workplace, and research has proven the benefits of fun. One recent study of 2,000 employees, conducted by Professor Sir Cary Cooper with BrightHR, showed that integrating fun into the workplace reduces absences, increases productivity and reduces stress.

Visit http://www.forbes.com/sites/williamarruda/2016/11/13/how-to-make-work-more-fun-and-why-its-essential/#1397f3835d5d to view the full article online.

 
Boston Convention Marketing Center
Experient, a Maritz Global Events Company
Teresa Eyet vs. The Mighty Snowpocalypse
CadmiumCD
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.
https://bit.ly/29teZk1
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Source: TSNN
The 2016 NACS (National Association of Convenience Stores) Show drew 23,301 overall attendees, marking the third consecutive year the convenience and fuel retailing industry’s biggest event in the U.S. has topped more than 23,000 attendees.

Visit http://www.tsnn.com/news-blogs/2016-nacs-national-association-convenience-stores-show-draws-23000plus-atlanta to view the full article online.

 
Source: Exhibitor Online
Freeman, the leading global provider of brand experiences, today announced it is integrating several of its creative services across the Asia Pacific region, including China and Singapore, under the company’s award-winning agency division, FreemanXP.

Visit http://www.exhibitoronline.com/news/article.asp?ID=16596 to view the full article online.

 
Convention Data Services
a2z, Inc.
Source: CMO.com
Real-time marketing is a slippery, often misleading, concept. Done well, the benefits are significant—a proven strategy you can and should deploy. Yet, real time isn’t always the right time, and effectively reaching customers with timely, on-point messaging doesn’t always occur in the moment.

Visit http://www.cmo.com/opinion/articles/2016/11/14/why-realtime-marketing-isnt-always-the-right-time.html#gs.HMNXs6A to view the full article online.

 
Source: Trade Show Executive
Steve Basch, Shepard Vice President of Finance, will be promoted to CEO Jan. 1, 2017, succeeding Carl Mitchell who will become the company's Executive Chairman. The move positions Shepard for long-term growth.

Visit http://www.tradeshowexecutive.com/archive/industry-news/shepard-announces-management-reorganization/ to view the full article online.

 
Guardian Elite Medical Services
Is Your Event Prepared for a Medical Emergency?
It's important that any injured or ill persons receive immediate attention. Emergencies may arise in various forms -  a fall, a heart attack, you name it. One thing is for certain, no one can predict these things. What you can do is be ready for it. Even during a minor emergency, event staff may panic in the heat of the moment, leading to poor decisions.
Find out how being prepared could have a lifesaving impact on your event.
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Source: IAEE via 4imprint
In many workplaces, new trends in employee health and wellness are starting to pop up that break from the old standbys. It’s not limited to just a few wellness initiatives that make a company look good.

Visit https://iaeehq.com/2016/11/09/wellness-in-the-workplace-trends-to-trust/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: BizBash
Hurdl is a text-based platform that creates one-to-one communication between attendees and hosts.

Visit http://www.bizbash.com/how-this-wearable-tech-device-provides-custom-marketing-at-large-events/new-york/story/33107/ to view the full article online.

 
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