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International Association of Exhibitions and Events

Boston Convention Marketing Center
Experient, a Maritz Global Events Company
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.
https://bit.ly/29teZk1
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Source: Exhibitor Online
Staying on top of the latest industry trends and predicting what will be trending in the future is key to staying relevant and competitive in your field. This is true in event and meeting planning. Every year, venues and planners ask themselves, "What will lead to successful events in the new year?"

Visit http://www.exhibitoronline.com/news/article.asp?ID=16715 to view the full article online.

 
Source: TSNN
The TEAMS ’18 Conference & Expo will be held Oct. 1–4, 2018, at the Kentucky International Convention Center, which will reopen in 2018 following a multimillion-dollar expansion and renovation project.

Visit http://www.tsnn.com/news-blogs/louisville-host-teams-18-conference-and-expo to view the full article online.

 
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Source: EventMobi
One of the main reasons that participants give for attending conferences and trade shows is "for the networking." When networking does not meet their expectations, chances are they will not be back next year.

Visit http://www.eventmobi.com/blog/2016/12/20/4-fantasic-formats-add-power-networking-events/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: GES
No, it's not Pokémon Go2. Or Mark Zuckerberg’s "new" Jarvis (though that would be cool!). No, my trend prediction for 2017 is about people.

Visit http://www.ges.com/us/blog/post/for-2017-focus-on-the-trend-that-never-goes-out-of-style to view the full article online.

 
Source: MDG
Too many marketers do the same things year after year and get the same results instead of implementing new strategies to increase their reach, standing, and revenue. But, in 2017 marketers can no longer afford to rely on their usual marketing methods.

Visit http://www.mdgadvertising.com/blog/the-must-have-guide-to-marketing-in-2017/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: TSNN
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events has opened the Call for Nominations for its 2017 IAEE International Excellence and IAEE Woman of Achievement awards. The deadline for submitting nominations for these awards Feb. 19.

Visit http://www.tsnn.com/news-blogs/nominate-now-iaee%E2%80%99s-2017-international-excellence-woman-achievement-awards to view the full article online.

 
Source: Forbes
Are you ready for 2017? What will make it your best year yet? Will it be tackling key goals? Finally getting those long-delayed "to do" items off your list? Or will it be taking your leadership to an entirely new level?

Visit http://www.forbes.com/sites/christinecomaford/2016/12/31/four-2017-topics-that-bad-leaders-will-ignore-great-leaders-will-embrace/#7fd0cbd846b6 to view the full article online.

 
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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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CEIR Event: Insights on Where Events Are Going
Source: CEIR Event
In a study for one organizer, I listed 57 broad business objectives that exhibitions could deliver for their exhibitor clients. Fifty-seven.

Visit https://ceirblog.wordpress.com/2017/01/02/exhibition-objectives-paradox-of-choice/ to view the full article online.

 
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