Sat.Nov 19, 2016 - Fri.Nov 25, 2016

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Why a Growing Number of Event Attendees Are Asking For Locally Sourced F&B

Social Tables

Consumers Value Community More Than Ever Before. We live in an era where people feel disconnected. You walk into a coffee shop, it’s packed, but everyone is on their laptop or phone barely glancing up at the world around them. One of the few time we all pause (and yes, it may be to take a photo) is over food, and sharing an experience about food. The rise of #foodporn on your Instagram feed isn’t just because of its beauty, it’s also belonging.

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Guaranteeing audience engagement at your events

Conferences that Work

Most people won’t ask questions at meetings. So how can you get authentic audience engagement at your events? In a thoughtful article “ Audience Engagement – at the Heart of Meetings “, Pádraic Gilligan writes: “…We all want audience engagement so why doesn’t it take place?…While the speaker can be to blame for lack of audience engagement, in my experience, it’s usually the fault of the audience!

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New Platform Aims to Help Planners Crowdsource Content

MeetingsNet

SharedXP is designed to tap into the collective intelligence of peer groups to co-create event content. read more.

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5 Ways CrowdRiff Helps DMOs Be Better Visual Influencers

Crowdriff

You’ve heard the saying, “Looks aren’t everything.”. And in most cases, we’d agree! However, when it comes to spreading the word about your destination (to attract new tourists and fans), visual influence matters more than ever. As a DMO, you want to stand out as the visual influencer (or authority) for your destination, and inspire potential travelers with powerful visual stories.

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COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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Top 10 Thanksgiving Event Trends

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It’s that time of year again! As you prepare for family and friends to come in town, consider some of these Thanksgiving trends to impress your guests! From the food to the décor , these trends will help you to get prepared for your guests as you kick off Thanksgiving together. 1. Natural Décor. Incorporate elements of nature to your event décor and table setting such as birchwood, wheat stalks, and fall flowers.

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Green Venue Report 2016: What Planners Need to Know About Environmental Concerns at Event Locations

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What is Visual Influence? And Why Should Marketers Care?

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Every day, people are constantly being bombarded with the (seemingly) hundreds of photos their friends take in every place they visit. Whether it’s from the Facebook friend who’s sunbathing in Hawaii, or the Instagrammer that’s coffee-shop hopping all over the city — these are visual stories of experiences. . People love and seek experiences.

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10 Event Ideas & Products From BizBash Live: The Expo New York 2016

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Game On: Large-Scale, Interactive Technology for Events

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See a Tented Gala That Looked Like a Starry Night

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Evolution of the DMC:Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency & Understanding

The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

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How This Pop-Up Gallery Artfully Celebrated Recycled Denim

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How Current Events Inspired This Museum's First Amendment-Theme Party

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See How This Event Made Bare Lightbulbs Look Elegant and Rich

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Texas Court Gobble-Gobbles New Federal Overtime Rules

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On this Thanksgiving Eve, contractors and other employers can take a breathe and gobble down some extra turkey and pumpkin pie without worrying about the new increases in overtime rules. On Tuesday, November 22, 2016, a Texas federal court entered a nationwide injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) new federal overtime rules from taking effect on December 1, 2016.

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From BizBash C.E.O. David Adler: What the Trump Rallies Showed Us About Events in the Age of Social Media

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