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Smart City Wires Pittsburgh for G-20 By Rachel Wimberly - 07/06/2009
On most days, events coming in and out of the SMG-managed David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh range from the Pittsburgh Auto Show to the Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting to even a dog show. But, come Sept. 24-25, the center will be hosting a much more high-profile event – the G-20 (Group of Twenty) Global Economic Summit. More
Uninvited Guests Crash Mortage Banker Show By Kerri Zerlin - 11/10/2008
The Mortgage Bankers Assn.'s Annual Convention & Expo doesn't sound like it would be the most politically charged event of the year, but it did have its moments. The convention, held Oct. 19-22 at San Francisco's Moscone West, had nearly 100 demonstrators stage multiple protests, both inside and outside the venue, concerning the mortgage crisis and the $700 billion bank bailout.
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Election Season Brings VIPs to CCs By Kerri Zerlin - 10/06/2008
Presidential election campaigns can be exciting – and this one is no exception – especially for convention centers that host the candidates or other political VIPs and their events, rallies and speeches. Regardless of the challenges that come with those special guests, the attention the venue receives from the visit can be an added bonus.
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PCMA Teams Up With Travel Group 09/08/2008
Sometimes two associations are better than one. The Professional Convention Management Assn. and the Assn. for Corporate Travel Executives have decided to collaborate on educational initiatives and research programs.
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Health Care Marketing: The End of the Gift Era? By Michael Hart - 06/16/2008
During the past several months, legislators seem to have discovered the world of health care marketing. In an effort to control the influence that pharmaceutical and medical device makers might have on physicians and other health care professionals, a handful of states have either considered or already put legislation into the pipeline that would limit the value of gifts they can accept.
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CNN Correspondent to Emcee TSW Fastest 50 06/09/2008
The sixth annual Tradeshow Week Fastest 50 event will take place the weekend after the Nov. 4 presidential election, meaning this year's master of ceremonies may have plenty of news to share with the participants.
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Speakers: Loud, Clear and Available By Lisa Plummer - 05/12/2008
Choosing the right speaker for an event, meeting or tradeshow is an important decision for any planner or organizer. Not only can a good or well-known speaker boost attendance, it also can help create a positive and memorable experience for attendees, helping to entertain, educate, motivate or inspire.
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HCEA Plans '08 Marketing Summit Michael Hart - 12/19/2007
The Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Assn. will hold its annual HCEA Healthcare Convention Marketing Summit Jan. 24 at the Hartford Marriott Downtown in Hartford, Conn.
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BEHIND THE STORY Michael Hart, Editor-in-Chief, Tradeshow Week June 12, 2009 Shock and Awe Is So 2008ish
The good news out of the Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum is that most lead... More
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