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

Associations Now

Cities that are home to a bevy of tech companies are generally keen to invest in their communications infrastructure. For example, in Indianapolis—a top Midwestern tech hub —AT&T just launched its 5G Evolution , which enables wireless download speeds double that of the company’s 4G LTE network.

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How to Develop an Effective Omnichannel Marketing Campaign

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For instance, your healthcare association based in Indianapolis may want to expand its reach to healthcare professionals in Fort Wayne. She joined the organization in 2017 and brings 20 years of experience in strategic marketing, branding, communications, sales enablement, and digital marketing.

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How to Develop an Effective Omnichannel Marketing Campaign

ISAE

For instance, your healthcare association based in Indianapolis may want to expand its reach to healthcare professionals in Fort Wayne. She joined the organization in 2017 and brings 20 years of experience in strategic marketing, branding, communications, sales enablement, and digital marketing.

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The One Way to Deliver Unwelcome News

Idea Architects

Because that was the approach the Indianapolis Museum of Art (and presumably the PR firm that advises it) opted for in announcing the elimination of free general admission, a practice in place from 1941 to 2005 and 2007-present (according to this article in the Indianapolis Business Journal. That is how we deliver unwelcome news.

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What’s Your Membership Resolution for 2019?

Associations Now

Director of Membership, Corporate Housing Providers Association, Indianapolis. “My Director of Membership, Marketing, and Communication, Radio Television Digital News Association, Washington, DC. Here’s what they said: Nick Estrada. This would be a 20 percent increase from where we currently are.”. Karen Hansen.

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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. Zetzl has seen organizations like the Big Ten and the Fire Department Instructors Conference do likewise in Indianapolis and have similar success. Used wisely, it can be a benefit to attendees.