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5 Ways to Build Community Loyalty

Smart Meetings

Be curious and ask them about their priorities and what’s important to them—not only in what they are seeking in their event experiences but also broader marketing and business priorities. Consider matching up first-timers with “veteran event attendees” to help the first timers get the most out of their experience.

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#FICP Just Pulled Off a Masterclass in Creating Meaningful Connections

Smart Meetings

When 50 first-time attendees showed up, the conference design team, chaired by Joe Scully, senior director of meeting and event management at John Hancock Financial Services, made sure they were given ribbons to alert others of their status. Provide Positive Initiation.

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#FICP Just Pulled Off a Masterclass in Creating Meaningful Connections

Smart Meetings

When 50 first-time attendees showed up, the conference design team, chaired by Joe Scully, senior director of meeting and event management at John Hancock Financial Services, made sure they were given ribbons to alert others of their status. Provide Positive Initiation.

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40 Outstanding Event Industry Blogs to Follow

Endless Events

Check it out for tips on deploying chatbots and apps right through to understanding how to use event data. The MeetingPlay blog is an exploration of event technology – perfectly fitting for an event app company! So, here’s how to deal with it with 3 Tips for Pulling Off an Eleventh-Hour Event.