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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? 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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Six Effective Tips To Improve Audience Engagement At Live Events

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Prepare ahead of time. If you can get your ordinary attendee asking questions, sharing his experience on social media and having a great time your event is a success. Basic information they can find online. Then it’s easier to prepare and tailor their speech to encourage audience participation. How do you do that?

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8 Engagement Tips for Your Next Hybrid Event

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Hybrid events—whether they are conferences, expos or training courses—are meetings that can be accessed in person at a physical location, or remotely via an online platform. Read More : How to Keep the C-level Engaged In-person and Online. Harness the power of social media at every stage. Good luck and enjoy!

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7 Ways to Recreate the In-Person Event Experience Online

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To successfully recreate the in-person experience online, planners need to consider the following challenges. How to create serendipity and exciting spontaneity of in-person event experiences online? Make Your Online Audience Feel Seen. Make Online Networking as Easy as Possible. State the benefits of attending.

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The Evolution of Meetings: Lessons for Navigating a Hybrid Future

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Either way, meeting planners need to organize with both online and physical attendees in mind. Consider that virtual photo booths may not be new to the scene, but they’re still a good way to engage event attendees by allowing them to take pics, add backgrounds and overlays, and post them to social media. Preparation matters.

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