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More than ever, I am totally convinced that the Omnipress Conference 2.0™ solution is ripe for any conference (large or small). I say this not just to promote our new service, but because it really makes sense.

My Conference 2.0™ ah-hah moment happened while attending a one-day seminar on Social Media Strategies that covered everything from blogs to creating a social media strategy to using twitter.

The conference was located… Continue

As you know, the use of social media like Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and others is rapidly growing among members of many associations, but what are associations thinking about using social media for conferences?

Would it enhance networking, strengthen education and increase engagement at their conferences? How would social technologies bring value to the attendees before, during and after the conference? What tools would your organization need to launch these initiatives?

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You know attendees love your events - just look back at the comments! But this year more than ever before, you're unsure that they’ll be able to convince their employers to bear the expense.

I hate to say it, but you have a reason to be worried. Association executives have been citing downturns in attendance for the past year, and the economy hasn’t picked up enough yet to change the trend.… Continue

Recently, I attended the Affordable Meetings Mid-America event in Chicago. As you may know, this is a free event to meeting planners and one we have been exhibiting at and providing print, collection and online services to, since 2002. Even being a free event, the fee

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Earlier today, I "tweeted" about 6 Ways To Utilize Twitter At Your Next Conference then I received this tweet from ASAE on how they will be using Twitter at the upcoming Springtime Expo.

Perfect timing!

They will have four staff members twitter… Continue