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7 Tips for Driving Attendee Engagement at Virtual Events

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A few possibilities for virtual event planners to provide networking opportunities for attendees include: Live chat tools alongside a session (part of the platform), where attendees can ask questions to the presenter and engage with each other. Hashtags across social media platforms for cohesion and to aggregate conversations.

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The Ultimate Guide To The History Of Event Tech

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From Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality to cybersecurity for events and virtual event platform reviews , this podcast has done it all. And it was only in 2010 that mobile ads, specific for events and trade shows, really started to see huge growth. Fans of event technology have a real treat waiting for them this week.

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EventMobi Redefines the Role of Virtual Events

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With the acquisition of digital event platform Run The World, EventMobi wants the industry to know that virtual events are a more powerful tool than we realize. Since its founding in 2010, EventMobi has expanded its reach to over 30,000 corporate and non-profit event planners. The core of virtual events is to create live content.

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Half of Gen Z Wants to Work in Hospitality

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Gen Z, defined as those born between the years 1995-2010, is the largest age group in the United States, estimated at about 61 million. The importance social media platforms play for Gen Z is made evident in the study, as 49 percent of those surveyed say they get their information from Facebook and 39 percent from official news sites.

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Smart Moves in Hawaii, Half Moon Bay and More

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He joined ACVB in 2010 as citywide sales manager, adding to his over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He will supervise and implement marketing strategies and creative content management and will maintain all digital platforms. ACVB has also promoted Laws to the role of director of sales.

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How Technology Can Help Us Build a Greener Events Industry

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Digital Solutions: While not new to the event space, advances in technology have allowed for more diversity when it comes to digital solutions, such as signage, mobile apps, and web platforms. Since joining PRG in 2010, he has served as Project Manager, Show Operations Manager, Show Services Manager, and Account Executive.

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Event Tech: The Ultimate Overview Of A Decade Of Technology

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From 2010 onwards, it’s time we get an overview of the past decade of technology. Starting Off Strong In 2010. “Literally right away in 2010 was probably one of the biggest things that influenced this whole decade”, says Brandt. And in 2010 was when the iPhone four came out. The Advent Of The iPad.