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Information overload is no joke. We are constantly inundated with details, lists, tasks, content of all sorts. In today's world of ever-changing and constantly advancing technologies, how can you stay on top of it all?
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The coronavirus pandemic affected all aspects of life – including how we work. For many of us, this is the longest time we’ve worked remotely from home in our entire careers. Are you struggling? You’re not alone. We’ve put together some tips to keep up your motivation at home.
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Is your website ADA compliant? Can someone get from your main event page all the way through the registration process without barriers? How do you know? Run your website - either your association, organization or event site through a free online accessibility tool. Then work to correct areas of non-compliance with your web developer or designer.
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Virtual event platforms seem to be everywhere, yet there still is no one-size-fits-all solution. And we can't expect there to be. Every event is unique and has its own needs, whether it's in-person, hybrid or virtual. So as event planners, we cannot assume one platform will check all of our boxes. There are, though, MANY add-on virtual pieces we can snag to create a unique event - most of these will work with most platforms. Here's a list of some of the best virtual add-ons we've used, tested or are looking forward to digging into more.
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Denise Evans, CEO for Consult Me, LLC is our Gardian of the Month.
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As 2020 was wrapping up, and association executives had seen their fair share of virtual event platforms, the Michigan Society of Association Executives wanted to go back to basics for their January operations conference. They recognized that many of their association members were struggling to balance the expense of virtual event platforms with the income from virtual event registrations. Here's how it went.
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