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The sound system: When it's right, no one notices; when it's wrong, everyone suffers. Here's how to make audio a non-issue.Leading Learning
“Increasingly, the audience wants to be part of the conversation, and if you don’t give them a voice, they may raise their own.”Innovative Meetings
Last month, this column explored how one conference geared to executives continues to grow each year. Here are the marketing initiatives behind this successful event.People & Processes
Revenue received for lead retrieval products and services helps buy down costs of registration services for larger shows. But first you need to determine if it is a worthwhile offering for your event.Managing People
Last month we explored different managerial styles of motivating based on the manager’s style; here, we shift our focus to managing based on the style of your people. When you can understand what motivates them and manage to those strengths, the results can be quite powerful.CVB Update
President and CEO of Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) provides his perspective on the issues facing CVBs today and the opportunities they present.Pulling Out All the Stops
When the American Bus Association rolled into town for its annual convention, the stakes for Virginia Beach were high and the pressure was on. The largest trade show the city had ever hosted was a make-or-break event.Certifiable Service
A new certification program for destinations’ front-line workers is bringing about more positive visitor experiencesOne-on-One with J. Stephen Perry
"The greater the challenge, the greater the resolve." J. Stephen Perry, president and CEO, New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau (NOCVB), has lived by those words.Parting Thoughts
When the former president of the Orlando/Orange County CVB retired, it was only from his post, not the industry. He is as engaged as ever.How Adults Learn, Now
Think “planner” and “designer” are synonymous?There’s a distinct difference, and nowhere is this more apparent than with meetings. Planning follows a staid process involving a systematic arrangement of elements. When you design, you create. Meeting professionals need to take a holistic approach to designing events that focuses on the end user’s experience. Here’s how.Leading By Example: James Bradley
Said to be the most reproduced image in the history of photography, the picture of six young soldiers hoisting an American flag on a makeshift pole in Iwo Jima has been permanently etched in the national psyche.Soundview
Speed Reviews of New And Noteworthy Books for Business ExecutivesGreen Meetings
Last year, the Radiological Society of North America got serious about sustainability. Here is how RSNA staged — and measured — green initiatives at its annual meeting.A Progress Report
Tools to Revolutionize The Meetings, Conventions, and Exhibitions IndustrySara on Site
Looking for a destination that is easy to get to, affordable, and offers your attendees one-of-a-kind experiences? Head to the “Crossroads of the West.”Virginia Meetings
It has been rated the best state in the nation to do business. And it goes for the business of holding meetings. From an abundance of premier facilities to a rich diversity of cultural historic, and entertainment attractions, Virginia has it all. Then there's its natural beauty. Miles of unspoiled shoreline, rolling hills, and wineries await.Gaming Boom
It doesn’t come down to luck when planning successful meetings and conventions at gaming destinations; it helps if planners have a few tricks up their sleeve to keep their attendees on track. Turn the page to learn their strategies, and the latest developments on the gaming destination scene.Did You Know
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