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No longer can one size fit all. The modern meeting planner needs to create events that speak to everyone from the formal traditionalist CEO down to the fickle Millennial intern.
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Yet regardless of the size of their budget, savvy planners always look for the best way to maximize their bang-for-buck. With a little creativity, it can be done.
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Understanding your message, audience and buying cycle will help you get the most out of even the smallest marketing budget
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BugZip luggage encasements are made of heavy-duty clear vinyl that resists tears and can hold suitcases of up to 28 inches wide, as well as most large duffle bags.
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With TripIt, group travel planning and management is a snap. No more cutting and pasting. Just forward flight, hotel and rental-car confirmation e-mails to plans@tripit.com, with the traveller’s e-mail in the subject line, and TripIt creates personal itineraries.
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Take your cell phone abroad and not worry about huge roaming charges, thanks to OneSimCard.
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Cute as a button, the Hoodie cover stylishly swathes iPod classic, iPod touch, iPhone and various other MP3 players and phones.
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