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Smart Moves at Explore St. Louis, BCD M&E and More

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Drew Holmgreen Drew Holmgreen, PPAI Holmgreen joins Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) as president & CEO. He most recently served as Meeting Professionals Internationals (MPI) Chief Experience Officer, where he managed global strategies, enhanced member experiences and drove revenue growth.

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Surveys: Med/Pharma Meetings are Growing

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The impact and importance of meetings for medical and pharmaceutical industry attendees is not only increasing, but the complexity of the events and what is expected of planners is more demanding as well, according to a new report from American Express Meetings & Events and a survey conducted by Smart Meetings.

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Smart Moves in San Antonio, Louisville and More

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has named Diamond senior meeting manager. Before joining TMG, Diamond worked as medical meetings project manager for MedStar Health in Washington, D.C. Bennett has been promoted to executive vice president for Louisville Tourism in Kentucky, effective July 1; Bennett was formerly senior vice president of convention development.

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People on the Move

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Maddie DaMario, David McAuley, and Clinton Coleman Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) has announced a recent hire and two promotions. She is responsible for selling Atlanta as a destination for trade shows and group meetings, with a focus on attracting customers from the Midwest market. and Chicago area sales offices.

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Salary Survey 2022: Calculating the Pandemic’s Effect on Event Organizers’ Compensation, Day-to-Day Work

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The average salary for an association executive is $121,479; association meeting professional, $92,078; corporate meeting professional, $100,416; government meeting professional, $72,499; and independent meeting professional, $98,622; medical meeting professional, $89,996. Senior-level.

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The Anti-Diet Movement on Display at an Event for Dieticians

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RELATED: The Lasting Legacy of Medical Meetings In addition, in response to a question from the audience, Cohn said the company is “doing everything we can to prevent” a proposed FDA rule to label foods high in sugar, salt, and fat “from happening.” Exhibitors pay for the space to promote their products.

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U.S. Travel Association Cites Minimal Covid Risk for Your In-person Meetings

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Relying on guidance from the CDC and Journal of the American Medical Association Network and Health Affairs , Ohio State makes several key recommendations, including continued masking, prepackaged meals and promotion of healthy lifestyle behaviors among attendees that can boost the immune system. “A

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