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Things I Think I Know: Random Thoughts before AIBTM

June 17, 2011

I have a small pile of items here on my desk that I’ve been saving up to include in a future post. Well, that day is here! In the last month or so of tweeting, I’ve started to do a daily tweet of a fellow #eventprofs that I feel is worthy of following. I created [...]

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Red Diamond Congress 2011: Exhibit managers now have an event of their own

June 15, 2011

The Trade Show Exhibitors Association’s (TSEA) Red Diamond Congress, in Orlando this July 31 – August 3, will gather hundreds of the nation’s largest exhibitors to explore the most important topics in face-to-face marketing today. Unlike other gatherings, Red Diamond Congress will provide a unique and innovative learning context. Participants will discover the thinking, tools [...]

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An Insider’s View of Baltimore – Quick hints for AIBTM & PCMAEC Attendees

June 7, 2011

Will I see you at the PCMA Education Conference or AIBTM in a few weeks in my hometown of Baltimore? If so, I hope our paths cross and that you will say hello! I am throwing out a few “insider” tips to help you make the most of your time in Baltimore. Hopefully, you are [...]

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Social Media Series: LinkedIn 101 presented by PCMA

May 20, 2011

I like to invite you to join me for an interactive, virtual discussion about the social media site LinkedIn on Wednesday, May 25th at 2P EST. This introductory conversation will be the first in the Social Media Series offered by the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA). In the upcoming weeks, PCMA will be offering additional interactive discussions [...]

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Things I think I know: Reflections on EventCamp Chicago

February 26, 2011

Shortly after posting our last installment here, I had the bright idea to walk about two blocks down the street to a breakfast joint and grab a bite to eat. After having some pancakes and hash browns, it was time to head back and do some work. Overnight we had a combination of snow and [...]

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Greetings from Portland!

February 22, 2011

I am banging out a quick post while attending the Green Meetings Industry Council Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon. So far, the conference has been great and have been happy to meet many folks that I had only known virtually before. GMIC has done a great job of reaching out to the virtual audience and [...]

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Want to earn some FourSquare Badges at EventCamp Chicago?

January 30, 2011

I had my first introduction to FourSquare last year during the PCMA Annual Meeting in Dallas when I was hanging out with my fellow Godfathers. Jeff Hurt was reminding us to check in everywhere we went that night and I was feeling left out as I did not have a smart phone at that time. [...]

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I am a Front Desk Agent….

January 26, 2011

The other year I interviewed for a sales position at a Convention and Visitors Bureau and was turned down cold. Since I did not have a background in hotels, I would be unable to sell their destination and facilities. To this day, it has not made sense to me, since most salespeople I know from [...]

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I’d like to buy an events industry certification for $25, Pat

January 24, 2011

First, I would like to apologize to Pat Sajak for making a (hopefully) humorous reference to his highly successful game show, Wheek of Fortune. Some of you may read the daily Greg Ruby’s Gems – Event News newspaper that is generated automatically from the folks I follow on Twitter and see a GoogleAds placed advertisement [...]

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