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Julie Coker to Head NYC Tourism + Conventions

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22, the NYC Tourism + Conventions Board of Directors announced it had selected Julie Coker to step in as the organization’s president and CEO. 9, 2024, she will step into the top executive position at the official destination marketing organization (DMO) and convention and visitors bureau (CVB) for the five boroughs of New York City.

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Budget Increases Are on the Rise in 2019

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And more spending money means more events: forty-nine percent of respondents plan to host more events in 2019. Of social media posting, more than half (53 percent) said most interactions came from organic social marketing, while only a quarter (25 percent) used paid Facebook and Instagram ads and a small 3.75 percent in 2019.

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3 Tips for Landing Sponsorships in 2019

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The good news is that sponsorship spending is forecast to surpass other forms of marketing and advertising in 2019, according to an IEG report. But with increased spend, there will be that much more pressure on convention organizers to make sure their events are appealing to brands. Maintain the Momentum Afterward.

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How to Use Social Media to Improve Your 2019 Events

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Will 2019 be the year you leverage social media to make your events safer, more compelling and downright fun? Here are the internet and social media trends planners need to know for 2019. During a crisis or a period of negative press, many organizations go dark. Risk Management. That’s a mistake,” Burns says. Mobile Friendly.

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AMEX: Meetings Will Grow in 2019

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Planners in the United States expect all types of meetings to grow in attendance in 2019, noting an anticipated 1.24 This is according to findings from American Express Global Business Travel’s Meetings & Events division (M&E) annual 2019 Global Meetings and Events Forecast. percent increase in internal meetings.

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How to Kick the Multitasking Habit in 2019

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In 2019, make a resolution to practice the art of doing one thing at a time. He is the author of 65 books, including Breathing Space , Dial it Down , Live it Up, Simpler Living , 60 Second Innovator and 60 Second Organizer. The post How to Kick the Multitasking Habit in 2019 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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2019 Event Design Trends – #EventIcons Episode 143

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Their keen understanding of how rapidly events need to adapt, and their willingness to share their knowledge on what is next will make this a must-watch episode as you plan your 2019 events. And now for the main topic in the episode below, 2019 Event Design Trends! Feedly – Organize, read and share what matters to you.