The Essentials of Engaging Speaking

OMG! Have a great idea, unique insight or informed opinion that you just can’t wait to share? BZZT! Sorry, friend, but as it turns out, you’re just

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Need to Know Tips for Booking Your Next Speaker

Meetings Today Vice President & Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson and Chief Content Engagement Director and speaker Christoph Trappe

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Need to Know Tips for Booking Your Next Speaker

Meetings Today Vice President & Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson and Chief Content Engagement Director and speaker Christoph Trappe

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Use These Simple Negotiation Tips to Move the Ball Forward

Not being afraid to push the envelope a bit will help in negotiations.

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Use These Simple Negotiation Tips to Move the Ball Forward

Not being afraid to push the envelope a bit will help in negotiations.  

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Dear Ashley: How Can We Connect More Authentically at Tradeshows?

Dear Ashley, with the IMEX tradeshow coming up, what advice do you have to connect more authentically with people we meet?

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How you can turn opinions into beliefs

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4 Issues Ailing the Associations Segment in 2025

The associations segment

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Manhattan Westin Adds Travel Ambassador Perk

NEW YORK CITY Weekend visitors to the Westin New York Grand Central now have access to customized itineraries and an insider’s tips for

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5 Questions for Monique Ruff-Bell on Event Success and Career Advancement

As the New York City-based vice president of events for London-based Ascential—a British B2B media company specializing in exhibitions, events and

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Main stage at Money20/20 in 2019

Network with Confidence: Overcoming Social Anxiety and Interaction Overload

Season 5, Episode 10 DetailsGuest: Shideh Doerr, CEO & Chief Magician Officer, JabberYakDo you struggle with

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Medical & Pharma Meetings: Straight Talk From 4 Veteran Planners (Part 1)

To help medical and pharmaceutical meeting planners

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Wynn Tips His Hand on Big Miami Plans

MIAMI Gaming mogul Steve Wynn met with local officials here this week and declared the Miami Beach Convention Center site to be an ideal option

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How the Onsite AV Landscape Has Changed as In-Person Meetings Resume

In one challenging year, audiovisual (AV) companies have transitioned from helping meeting planners produce their in-person events to leading the

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On Demand Webinar: 5 Tips for Taking Your Internal Events Virtual

Aired October 14, 2020 Presented by Brian Ludwig  

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Must-Know Sports Venue Event Tips From Seasoned Planners

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Health Risk Alert: How to Protect Meeting and Event Attendees From the Measles Outbreak

A measles outbreak in the U.S. that threatens to become a pandemic may carry major repercussions for the meetings and conventions industry.Measles,

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How to Use Gamification to Influence Attendee Behavior

The gaming industry is huge. So huge, it brought

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Events Legend Andrea Michaels’ 6 Essential Tips for Event Presentation

Forty-year events veteran Andrea Michaels, president of Los Angeles-based

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