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How to Use Social Media to Improve Your 2019 Events

Smart Meetings

Will 2019 be the year you leverage social media to make your events safer, more compelling and downright fun? A January 2018 report from WeAreSocial and Hootsuite explains just how important social media is in the average internet consumer’s life. Most attendees walk around events with immediate access to social media.

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How To Prepare For A Career In Event Planning

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But how does one prepare for a career in event planning? Today, there are many ways to prepare for a career in event planning: Work on your soft skills, Get a degree, Get a certificate, Look for free content (webinars, podcasts, e-books, blogs), Work at events (as a volunteer), Build a strong network of event profs (join communities).

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Event Safety PSA: Failing to Prepare Could Cost You

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According to Jason Porter, vice president of global provider of security, risk advisory and crisis management services company Pinkerton , the failure to prepare is baked into the nature of risks. Oftentimes, the priority is the overall event preparation and attendee experience. The answer lies in being proactive.

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Successful Social Media Campaigns for Events

Endless Events

Do you know the saying that at the back of successful social media campaigns is an exhausted marketer? But to be honest, with all the work and heart we already pour into our events, adding social media to the mix can be a bit too much. How to Use Your Social Media to Extend Your Event’s Reach.

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Event Crisis Communication Templates Worth Copying

Smart Meetings

Those slated to interact directly with the media should undergo media training. Typically, in crises, senior leaders rather than PR team members serve as spokespersons, so prepare a list of executives who will be at your event. Methods of communication can be event apps, event websites, text messages, social media and email.

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TIS reveals travel trends for the coming years: social media, sustainability and frictionless experiences

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The post TIS reveals travel trends for the coming years: social media, sustainability and frictionless experiences appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The post TIS reveals travel trends for the coming years: social media, sustainability and frictionless experiences appeared first on Travel Daily.

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Attending a Tech Event? Prepare Yourself with These 5 Tips by @dancarthy2

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So, you have to know how to prepare yourself well and take the best out of these events. If you can’t find the list of attendees, reach out to your colleagues on LinkedIn and similar social media platforms. Prepare well, do the research and go. Why do you want to go? Download available software for the event.