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Here’s Why Technology Should Be At The Core Of Your Event Strategy

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While the way forward might have been uncertain a year ago, the path is now becoming very clear: event technology should be at the core of your event strategy. Event planners got along just fine with this playbook until 2019, but these days, they find themselves easily frustrated and confused. Technology At The Core Of Event Strategy.

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Marriott Tells Association Planners to Seek Additional DEI and Technology Advances

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Marriott International’s third board chair in the company’s 96-year history, David Marriott, explained at the opening session that the company is focused on technology, growth, sustainability and DEI. In effect, this is a love letter to everyone who doesn’t love forced fun at a networking event,” said Henshall. and Canada.

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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. Brain Dates: Networking 2.0. Brain Dates: Networking 2.0. This is no longer going to fly this 2019. Brain Dates: Networking 2.0. These data protection measures serve as the backbone of 2019’s cybersecurity efforts.

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3 Tips for Landing Sponsorships in 2019

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Now, with data and technology bringing advertisers closer to their audiences, brands expect to see clear and conclusive evidence that sponsorships yield sufficient return on investment. The good news is that sponsorship spending is forecast to surpass other forms of marketing and advertising in 2019, according to an IEG report.

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First Smart Meeting of 2019 Raised the Bar

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After a decade of bringing event professionals together to share strategies and learn about new ways to wow attendees, Smart Meetings pushed the format to pack in even more meaningful networking and sharing. The first Smart Meeting of 2019 was on Jan. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) January 22, 2019. Digital Megaphone.

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#EventIcons 2019 Sneak Peek – #EventIcons Episode 146

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Today we are giving you an exclusive sneak peek into our 2019 #EventIcons show line up. From tips on how to grow your business, to event safety and technology there will be something for everyone! What do you want to see from #EventIcons in 2019? And now for the main topic in the episode below, #EventIcons 2019 Sneak Peak!

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PSAV Acquires Encore Event Technologies: What It Could Mean for Event and Meeting Planners

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You’ve probably seen the headlines “PSAV Acquires Encore Event Technologies” but don’t know how it affects you. This month on January 14th, 2019, PSAV published a press release announcing the purchase agreement for PSAV to acquire Encore Event Technologies. January 2019. December 2016.