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5 Ways to Build Community Loyalty

Smart Meetings

Consider matching up first-timers with “veteran event attendees” to help the first timers get the most out of their experience. Or leverage the event app pre-, on site, and post-event to allow attendees to connect with each other and keep the networking going.

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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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21 Must-read Event Manager and Planning Industry Blogs [2023 Update]

Bizzaboo

Curated by Jeff Hurt, an in-house expert in conference experience design, Velvet Chainsaw Blog is ideal for those wanting to dive below the surface of conference planning and create richer networking and educational experiences for attendees. From social media to cool event apps, their blog is a goldmine.

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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.