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Models and Bottles Are No More 12/27/11

Event planners are often not privy to the regulatory requirements that surround industries that are proprietary in nature. Over the years, bankers would joke about “Models and Bottles” when referring to their unlimited client expense accounts, but today, this is a joke that would not be taken lightly. Due to sudden downturn and heavy scrutiny of the finance industry, regulators have decreased these types of expense accounts and therefore keep a watchful eye. Other industries that require compliance with industry...

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Audience Response Devices Saved My Show Feet 11/21/11

There’s a term I used to use, called “show feet.” It referred to the achy swollen condition my feet would be in after working a large trade show or exhibit in heels. Sometimes it would take an entire month for my show feet to heel, especially if I worked as a moderator in some sessions. If you’ve ever been a moderator during a seminar, you know it’s a pretty straightforward job. For the most part, you stand there, make sure the A/V is connected, the speakers’ presentations look pretty and hold up time car...

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