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10 Event Networking Ideas That Work

Smart Meetings

Would it surprise you to learn that 84% of attendees come to events for networking? Because even the smallest meeting is the best place to find new leads, clients and prospects. Speed Networking While matching software is available to identify attendees with the same interests, this option doesn’t have to be tech-intensive.

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Are Networking Events Worth It for Your Business?

Endless Events

Networking events are always a useful way to get people to come together and form professional and personal bonds. We’ll explain all there is to know about these come-togethers and how to follow up after a networking event for best measurable results. The Pros and Cons of Networking Events. Get People Out of Their Comfort Zones.

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Cold Prospecting Via LinkedIn Outreach

Gavel International

Parts One and Two of this three-part series discussed due diligence for successful cold email prospecting and social selling. Launching in May 2003, nine months before Facebook, LinkedIn is the oldest social network. LinkedIn is not the largest social network, but it’s an audience worth noting with its specific business focus. (1).

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Cold Prospecting by Incorporating Social Selling

Gavel International

Part Two will discuss cold prospecting through social selling. Social Selling utilizes LinkedIn, Twitter, and Meta channels such as Facebook and Instagram to gain visibility, earn salesperson credibility, deliver value, and establish relationships that ultimately enhance networking and identify sales opportunities.

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Why Networking is Dead & Braindates are The Future – #EventIcons Episode 138

Endless Events

We believe braindates are the future of networking and you are going to want to incorporate them into your next event. We all want networking at our events to knock the socks off the participants, leaving them feeling richer for the experience, and braindates do just that. We do not think that networking is not relevant.

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Tech Connects: How to Use Event Technology to Support Networking

Stova

Networking is what distinguishes a virtual event from a glorified webinar, and it also remains the core value of live, in-person events. At in-person events, event-goers continue to largely rely on happenstance “serendipitous” encounters on trade show floors and cocktail hours to facilitate networking.

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How To Craft a Compelling Networking Event Invitation and Earn RSVPs

Eventtia

Networking events are valuable opportunities for building professional relationships, exchanging ideas, learning from others in the field, and advancing careers. Yet, a networking event is only effective when it’s attended by the right people, or else it won’t deliver the desired results.