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October 28, 2016
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Correspondents: Press Access a Problem

The White House Correspondents’ Association has sent letters to the campaigns of Secretary Hillary Clinton (pictured) and Donald Trump, requesting the nominees quickly agree to having protective press pools. Read More

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Lessons >From the Decline of Groupon and LivingSocial

For years, Groupon and its main competitor, LivingSocial, were buzzy, profitable businesses—and they were built on benefits for consumers. Now, the two struggling companies are merging. Why did the bubble burst, and what does it mean for associations? Read More

 

Crisis Prep

It's not easy to expect the unexpected—especially when you have 30 volunteer leaders with different opinions and experiences. One association's experience suggests a path to success. Read More

A Membership Rethink

We all know the core fundamentals of how membership works in associations—or do we? Take a moment to consider how these bits of conventional wisdom may be off the mark. Read More

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Why the Internet Was Hobbled a Week Ago

Last week, large swaths of the internet were hampered by a coordinated distributed denial of service attack on the network's basic infrastructure. And odds are good that something similar is going to happen again. Now's a good time to talk about contingency plans to ensure your association isn't knocked offline. Read More

 

 

Meetings Friday

 

Buddy System: Get Yourself a Conference Pal

Going it alone can be hard, especially when you’re one of a few thousand attendees at a large conference. Here’s how some groups are helping their attendees find a buddy. Read More

From The Meetings Topic Blog

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4,000

By the numbers

The number of scientific abstracts being presented at the American Public Health Association’s 2016 Annual Meeting, which kicks off Saturday in Denver.

Source: American Public Health Association

 

 

 

Talking Security

During the 2016 edition of IMEX America, stakeholders announced steps to further safety endeavors within the meetings industry through the launch of a new council. The council extends the events industry’s ongoing collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security. Read More

Automation Analysis

How can computerized systems change the nature of our events? Here are two thoughts. Read More

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Jobs

 

View these jobs and more at Association CareerHQ

Meeting Planner

NACUBO

The Meeting Planner is responsible for the planning and execution of NACUBO and EACUBO Meetings and Events. This includes working with NACUBO and EACUBO content experts and volunteer program committees to design and execute programs, along with responsibilities for budgeting and financial oversight, delivery and evaluation of program. … Read More

Meetings & Administrative Coordinator

The American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET)

The American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET), an international, scientific, non-profit organization, seeks a Meetings and Administrative Coordinator to coordinate communications and activities, plan and implement a variety of board and committee meetings, and complete various ad hoc projects supporting the Executive Officer, Meetings Director, and Senior Staff. … Read More

Sourcing & Procurement Manager

MCI USA

Drive event sourcing and procurement excellence across MCI customers primarily within US venues. Achieving both client and MCI objectives at the direction of the US President, Strategic Event Management and Head of Global Hotel Procurement. … Read More

 

 

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