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Why High-Tech is High(er) on the List for Meeting Planners

Associations Now

Are there interesting things to do outside of the conference center or hotel? Cities that are home to a bevy of tech companies are generally keen to invest in their communications infrastructure. Indianapolis is now Saleforce’s largest presence outside of its San Francisco headquarters. Is the city easy to navigate?

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Major Gaming Convention Considers Leaving Indianapolis Over “Religious Freedom” Bill

Associations Now

Organizers for Gen Con, Indianapolis’ largest convention based on scale and economic impact, have sent a letter to Indiana’s governor, saying they may leave the state out of concern that a recently passed bill will allow private businesses to discriminate against LGBT audiences for religious reasons. The bill was sent to Gov.

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How to Maximize Social Media at Conferences

Associations Now

In just a few years, many businesses have gone from viewing social media as a distraction to an essential tool for learning and communication. Here’s how meeting planners, attendees, and convention and visitor bureaus are maximizing social media at conferences. It’s a great tool for meetings, too. Snapchat’s Possibilities.

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Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator – Ash Bruxvoort

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Ash Bruxvoort Welcome to the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators! Ash Bruxvoort coordinates communications for the Women, Food and Agriculture Network. Communications is only part of my job. This series lets you describe your workday in your own words. Don’t see the form?

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Why Doing Wellness Leads to Doing Well for Meeting Planners

Associations Now

It’s no secret why: Research shows that being mindful—centering the mind, being in the moment—confers a wealth of mental, social, and even physical benefits. Why offer a yoga or exercise class before conference sessions begin? Better yet, find a conference hotel that can make that happen for your group.

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Failing Flailing

Idea Architects

Conference panels regularly feature thought leaders discussing the the importance of failure. Here in Indianapolis last year, we celebrated failure with an entire day devoted to the topic: Fail Fest. What behaviors, communication practices, etc. Failure has become a fetish. That all of this is happening is not surprising.

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Deflate-gate, Audi rules and Association Standards

SCD Group

The Patriots quickly held news conferences from their head coach and then from their future Hall of Fame quarterback. Patriot defenders argue that the deflated balls did not impact the outcome of the game in which the Patriots routed the Indianapolis Colts 45-7. When on offense, the game is played with that team’s ball.]