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Smart Moves at Explore St. Louis, BCD M&E and More

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Araujo will work to formalize the organizations sustainability mission, leading the companys global sustainability strategy by aligning operations with environmental and social goals, driving climate urgency initiatives, advancing sustainable partnerships, delivering comprehensive training and implementing sustainability into company culture.

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How Can We Protect Ourselves After the Marriott Data Breach?

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Marriott says it inherited Starwood’s compromised data when it bought the competitor company in September 2016. And, culturally, we don’t put real priority on keeping these breaches from occurring. Never use the same passwords for email and social media accounts, and certainly not for financial accounts.

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5 Steps to Perfect International Event Planning

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Let’s face it, even the most accomplished and experienced planner can find it difficult to deal with the social, cultural and legal barriers that would simply not occur at home. Research the Culture. If the destination is already chosen, then a good place to start might in the library or online with some cultural research.

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5 Meeting Industry Trends That Are Changing the Face of Events

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In 2016, millennials became the largest segment in the U.S. For the Post-Masters (aka Instagram-savvy social media mavens), the team rounded up recommendations of local entertainment and provided picturesque backdrops that screamed photo-op. In 2016, millennials became the largest segment in the U.S. labor force , at 35%.

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Is paid influencer marketing ethical in the event industry?

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Sent: 9/8/2016. Brand X would like you to review the visit and conference experience on your company’s blog and promote Property Z on social media. This is classic paid influencer marketing via social media, a marketing trend that has been rapidly growing since 2014.

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Conference Events Think Outside the Ballroom

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The 2016 Experiential Marketing Content Report states “Seventy-two percent of consumers say they positively view brands that provide quality event content opportunities and experiences. Have your attendees walk a floral designed hallway or a red carpet where people can take photos to share across their social media platforms.

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5 Ways the Meetings Industry is Changing the Face of Events

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In 2016, millennials became the largest segment in the U.S. As a demographic, they also value experiences over material goods, want to share those experiences (usually via social media), have higher technological literacy, and are 62% more likely to travel then their generation X counterparts. labor force at 35%. Click To Tweet.

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