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IAEE News

SOURCE: IAEE

IAEE proudly joined the fight against human trafficking through its support of ECPAT-USA, the leading policy organization in the United States seeking to end the commercial, sexual exploitation of children. ECPAT-USA focuses on awareness, advocacy, policy and legislation, and is a member of ECPAT International, a network of organizations in 95 countries working together toward one common mission: to eliminate the sexual exploitation of children.

Visit https://www.iaee.com/news/iaee-rallies-against-human-trafficking-as-ecpat-usa-be-champion/ to view the full article online.

 
Industry News

SOURCE: Trade Show Executive

Terence Donnelly, an active member in the events industry, passed away earlier this month. “Terence lit up a room when he began to network with friends and colleagues,” David DuBois, IAEE’s President and CEO, told Trade Show Executive.

Visit https://www.tradeshowexecutive.com/archive/industry-news/tributes-pour-industry-veteran-and-advocate-terence-donnelly/ to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: CBS News

One week of the year, Las Vegas becomes the pizza hub of the world as 42,000 pizza connoisseurs take to the city for the International Pizza Expo.

Visit https://www.cbsnews.com/news/a-slice-of-the-pizza-business-international-pizza-expo/ to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: Harvard Business Review

Common advice tells us finding the perfect job that gives us purpose and satisfaction will make us happy. But the key to happiness at work may be our relationships both at the office and in the outside world.

Visit https://hbr.org/2019/07/to-be-happier-at-work-invest-more-in-your-relationships to view the full article online.

 
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SOURCE: Forbes

Six experts on a Forbes Agency Council panel share important reminders related to public relations and media strategy.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2019/07/30/pr-and-media-strategy-six-lessons-agency-leaders-learned-from-mentors/#58388b4644fe to view the full article online.

 

Source: Trade Show News Network

MGM Resorts International worked to be extra accommodating as it hosted the National Federation of the Blind’s annual convention at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, ensuring the 3,284 attendees had an experience they won’t forget.

Visit https://www.tsnn.com/news/mandalay-bay-goes-extra-mile-welcome-national-federation-blind to view the full article online.

 

Source: Associations Now

Scheduled time for fun has the potential to increase productivity and creativity in the workplace, which is why many organizations want to incorporate play into their events.

Visit https://associationsnow.com/2019/07/play-benefits-attendees/ to view the full article online.

 
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SOURCE: Inc.com

Leaders in all industries face similar challenges. To help you thrive in your role and understand the nuances of leadership, focus on these three tactics.

Visit https://www.inc.com/anne-sugar/3-counterintuitive-practices-most-leaders-ignore.html?cid=landermore to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: Event Industry News

A smaller Twitter following does not mean a person can’t effectively promote your event. Micro-influencers who are actively involved in your event have the power to increase engagement with the right audience.

Visit https://www.eventindustrynews.com/news/influencers-does-my-event-need-one to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: Fast Company

Happy employees equal a more productive workplace. Here’s how leaders can influence them and create a positive environment.

Visit https://www.fastcompany.com/90382527/how-to-improve-employee-engagement to view the full article online.

 
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SOURCE: CEIR Blog

Ilissa Hamilton of CNTV shares how CEIR research can benefit subscribers. "One of the biggest reasons I use CEIR research is that it provides answers to questions I didn’t even know to ask," she says.

Visit https://ceirblog.wordpress.com/2019/07/28/ceir-case-study-an-interview-with-ilissa-hamilton-of-cntv/ to view the full article online.

 
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