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IMEX America Sets Records and Excites Attendees- Show 242

October 24, 2012 By Mike McAllen

“The trouble with doing somthing right the first time is tha nobody appreciates how difficult it was.”- Walt West

IMEX America sets records and excites attendees in 2012 in Las Vegas. Mike McAllen and Jon Trask talk about what they saw and experienced on the show floor. The show broke records for the size and attendees. Mike and Jons new company AVforPlanners.com launched at the conference and found the Hosted Buyer system really worked well. IMEX Group Chairman Ray Bloom said in the IMEX closing press conference explained that the show hosted 2,400 hosted buyers, up 400 from last year, its first year. The Sands Expo is getting started on a multimillion-dollar improvement program to be completed before IMEX comes back, October 15–17, 2013. Future show dates are October 14–16, 2014, and October 13–15, 2015.

What’s done is done.- William Shakespeare, Macbeth

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Imex America Show Online- Wednesday Show 241

October 17, 2012 By Mike McAllen

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Todays MeetingsPodcast is a recap of Imex America in Las Vegas at the Sands Expo and Convention Center last Wednesday from the show floor. Reactions from exhibitors, stand mascots, attendees, hosted buyers and morning keynote Doc Hendley.

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Imex America Show Online- Smart Monday Show 239

October 17, 2012 By Mike McAllen

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Imex America Show Online- Smart Monday Recap IMEX America. Todays Podcast is a recap of Smart Monday. Reactions to Debra Bentons Keynote, talk about the show floor and IMEX Americas social media presence.

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Imex America Show Online- Tuesday Show 240

October 17, 2012 By Mike McAllen

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Imex America Show Online. Today the MeetingsPodcast features a recap of Tuesday from the show floor. Reactions from exhibitors, attendees and hosted buyers all who are finding IMEX America to be very valuable.

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Sustainable Tip of the Week: Event Planning

October 17, 2012 By Christie Morrison

Listening to Doc Hendly talk about his efforts with “Wine to Water” has really got me in the mood to become a more sustainable person. There are so many easy and simple things that anybody and everybody can do! I have decided to do a post every week on 1 easy and simple thing for people to focus on, whether its cutting back on water, donating your old soap to “Clean the World”, the list can go on and on. Being that we just came back from iMex America (one on the largest u.s meetings industry trade shows), we are going to focus on Event Planning Sustainability this week. Here are 5 ways to create a more sustainable event…

Debra Benton- Leaders Needed: Apply Within – Show 238

October 5, 2012 By Mike McAllen

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Mike McAllen talked with Debra Benton about her upcoming IMEX Keynote called: Leaders Needed: Apply Within: Benton will dissect and decode the secret sauce of traits and nuance needed to elevate your presence in the world where you want to be – your authentic self. Learn how to tweak what you already have to present yourself in a way that people are receptive to you; build trust with colleagues and customers. Rearrange how you view yourself by differentiating yourself and still be comfortable in situations you normally don’t feel comfortable. And finally, sharpen how you think and behave so that people remember you for the right reasons – enhancing your business grace, connection and rapport.

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Free Educational Opportunities at IMEX America- Show 236

October 1, 2012 By Mike McAllen

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IMEX Group Director of Knowledge and Events Dale Hudson talks about Educational portion of IMEX America. Dale touches Smart Monday, deep dives, and the inspiration center and much more….

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Making the IMEX Experience Better Through Technology – Show 235

September 28, 2012 By Mike McAllen

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IMEX Group Business Services Director Christopher Perrins talks about the changes that IMEX has made to make the process experience easier and more efficient for buyers and exhibitors with technology…