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SOURCE: CMO.com
The challenge of designing an event is in creating memorable customer experience. To do so across multiple platforms and channels means to design a journey that engages audiences and moves them toward a new way of working, consuming and experiencing.

Visit https://www.cmo.com/features/articles/2018/10/15/trends-shaping-the-future-of-experience-design.html#gs.y=5NBYE to view the full article online.

 
SOURCE: Harvard Business Review
In the wake of several high-profile cases involving CEOs who exposed their companies to potentially damaging liabilities, organizations are taking a harder look at the star CEO whose long-term performance may be exemplary, but who also may have a penchant for creating expensive problems.

Visit https://hbr.org/2018/10/the-promise-and-peril-of-a-star-ceo to view the full article online.

 
SOURCE: TSNN News
American Express Meetings and Events (M&E) cited consistent growth in event attendance and spend as the "new normal" in their 2019 Global Meetings and Events Forecast released Oct. 15 at IMEX America, noting the challenge ahead lies in merging volume with event budgets.

Visit https://www.tsnn.com/news/american-express-meetings-events-forecasts-steady-industry-growth-2019 to view the full article online.

 
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How ALA Automated Logistics Management for Their Annual Conference
ALA, along with other major organizations like ADA, WVC, MLA, and AAAnthro, have been in the process of Beta Testing the Logistics Module for the past year and a half so that it is ready for use by all meeting organizers in 2019. One organization calculated over 40 hours of labor saved after using the system.
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SOURCE: Forbes
A recent study reports that CMOs have the highest turnover within the C-Suite, and that more than 40 percent will fail within the first 18 months. Is this a lack of talent and skills, or just a bad fit business-wise?

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/jenniferdavis/2018/10/17/avoiding-being-a-bad-hire-6-ways-to-pick-the-right-cmo-role/#7aa8d6dd1f97 to view the full article online.

 
SOURCE: MeetingsNet
Levering technology offers marketers the opportunity to enhance non-dues revenue while upping the member and vendor experience. Staying within the industry vertical provides mutual value for both by creating valuable connections rather than just bringing in more money.

Visit https://www.meetingsnet.com/association-conventions-and-expos/4-ways-boost-event-related-revenue to view the full article online.

 
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Teamwork Event Specialists
SOURCE: Fast Company
Being a team player is essential in most business environment. But don't underestimate the impact being a team player may have on your ability to make decisions and realizing your own strength and potential.

Visit https://www.fastcompany.com/90251676/when-being-too-collaborative-can-hurt-your-career to view the full article online.

 
SOURCE: TSNN blog
In a follow-up to her previous column, "Good. Fast. Cheap. Pick any two," Candy Adams explains the "project management triangle," the inevitable glitches of event management and how to avoid procrastination-based expenses.

Visit https://www.tsnn.com/blog/things-i-wish-somebody-would-have-told-me-about-exhibiting-4 to view the full article online.

 
SOURCE: Inc.com
A synopsis of the session, focusing on the personal resilience necessary for successful entrepreneurship and the courage needed to face the factors and barriers that may be keeping you from your professional best.

Visit https://www.inc.com/elizabeth-gore/top-leadership-lessons-from-day-2-of-inc-5000-conference.html?cid=hmside3 to view the full article online.

 
CEIR Event: Insights on Where Events Are Going
SOURCE: CEIR blog
With a focus on topics such as "Monetizing AI for Events" and "Transforming Brand Experience with Data and Design" Trade Show Executive presents nine key takeaways covering industry research, economic trends and news analysis by panelists from Bloomberg, CNN and CNBC.

Visit https://ceirblog.wordpress.com/2018/10/21/trade-show-executives-9-key-takeaways-from-ceir-predict/ to view the full article online.