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Chief Strategy Officers Will Drive Improved Connectivity in Post-Pandemic Communications

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Events and communications professionals were forced to innovate under the immense pressure of the pandemic. Now, it’s vital that the industry continues to strive for events that create environments, which foster communication with no barriers and enhance connectivity. Growing Need for Chief Strategy Officers. Desire to Connect.

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3 Tips for Landing Sponsorships in 2019

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The good news is that sponsorship spending is forecast to surpass other forms of marketing and advertising in 2019, according to an IEG report. Start your dialogue with decision makers through more personal communication, either at networking events or via social media. More : How to Use Social Media to Improve Your 2019 Events.

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How to Use Social Media to Improve Your 2019 Events

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Will 2019 be the year you leverage social media to make your events safer, more compelling and downright fun? A new survey shows that planners are missing opportunities to connect, sell sponsorships and build community. Here are the internet and social media trends planners need to know for 2019. Risk Management.

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2019 Event Trends That Will Change the Path of Events

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The year 2019 is almost upon us. 2019 Event Trends: Your Audience Craves Authenticity. This is no longer going to fly this 2019. Various channels of communication, from in-person chats to SMS, can also be used. These data protection measures serve as the backbone of 2019’s cybersecurity efforts.

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4 Top Trends for Inclusive Meetings in 2019

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She suggests formally communicating those requests to vendors and then following up with the requesters during the event to make adjustments before it is too late. The post 4 Top Trends for Inclusive Meetings in 2019 appeared first on Smart Meetings. Recognizing the Unthinking Reactions.

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4 Emergency Preparedness Lessons from ADMEI 2019

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At ADMEI 2019, the annual gathering of DMCs from around the world, four people who lived through worst-case scenarios in Houston, Puerto Rico, New Orleans and Las Vegas described their experiences—and the lessons learned. Related : ADMEI to Focus on International Impact in 2019. Strangers Stepped Up.

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AMEX M&E: Meetings App Usage to Rise by Almost 3% in 2019

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The 2019 Global Meetings and Events Forecast found that North American planners predict an almost three percent increase in app usage in 2019. Study respondents cited the ability of apps to enable engagement and communication among attendees—particularly younger generations. Related : 6 Helpful Travel Apps Worth Downloading.

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