Tag Archive: conferences

Don’t Miss EventCamp Twin Cities – September 8-9, 2010

EventCamp Twin Cities 2010 is just around the corner...and there is still time for you to register to attend. The EventCamp Twin Cities 2010 program and conference experience is built around four primary themes: social, innovation, collaboration and experimentation. What can you expect ...

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Social Media, Events, The Hospitality Industry And The FTC Guidelines

Event Organizers Investigated For Not Following FTC Guidelines Did you know that at a January 2010 event held by Ann Taylor Loft was investigated by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for possible violation of new marketing ...

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The 21st Century Conference Attendee Bill Of Rights

Here is the heart of why most people attend conferences: learning. Learning about others. Learning new ideas through collaboration and problem solving. Learning what has worked. Learning solutions to our problems. Learning current trends and research to further our careers. Learning ...

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14 Conference [Planning] Afflictions To Avoid

Just like highway accidents. You know you shouldn't but you do it anyway. You are drawn to slow down, look and watch. Highways have Looky-Loos and most conferences have rubberneckers. Those attendees that watch others' misfortune unveil and then play them ...

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When Conference And Tradeshow Websites Fail

This post is written by Dave Lutz and was influenced by his recent experience preparing for conferences including ASAE's 2010 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, CA. Conference and show Websites need better user experience. “More cowbell” wouldn’t hurt either! [caption id="attachment_2601" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Image by Chris Summerlin Chapter Illustrations for forthcoming "Undercover User Experience" book by Cennydd ...

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