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How to Build “The Dream Event Planning Team”

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Much like a team captain in sports has the job of rallying his teammates and pumping them up to win the game, an event team captain also rallies the team. Engaging with audience and media. Monitoring and posting to social media, including creating an event hashtag. Getting funding from sponsors and grants, if needed.

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What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S. Conferences?

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Japan: Visit California Global Managing Director in Japan Marjorie Dewey reported that when the MLB Dodgers signing pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, it ignited sports fans all over the country and boosted Southern California tourism. Focus on sporting culture and experiences she suggested to lure them to the U.S.

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From Distraction to Engagement Supercharger: Putting Your Audiences’ Phones to Use

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People use their devices these days to discuss, share, and augment all kinds of experiences—from TV shows and sporting events to conferences and meetings. Instead, they use their devices to: Share slides, quotes, and interesting facts on social media. Take notes. Dig deeper into the ideas and concepts presented.

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14 College Event Ideas Students Will Actually Want to Attend

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Promote events on social media. Host fun, creative, and unique campus sporting events. Most campuses have your run-of-the-mill sports teams: basketball, baseball, soccer, football, etc. Not all students are sports fans, but most students are fans of fun and are looking to take in interesting and new experiences.

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Burst With Color: Bright Event Furniture Ideas

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Designers and social media influencers have used this hot concept to incorporate bright colors into clothing styles and rooms. On first glance, you might associate orange with sports teams or Halloween, but you can bring the energetic nature of orange into your event in more subtle and tasteful ways.

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Virtual Event Possibilities: How Far Can You Go?

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Whether they are on social media or a tool like Vimeo’s Live stream, where anyone with a laptop can put their webcam on. “Because we have seen TED Talks before, but I think there’s going to be a lot of interesting synergies” “E-sports has been getting bigger and bigger. Or a two-minute ad spot.

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10 Charity Event Ideas That Could Change Your Fundraising

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Begin with the charity event planning basics Regardless of which charity event idea you pick from this list, here are some things about charity event planning to keep in mind: Social media is your friend. If you’re interested in hosting a sports-themed charity event, but dread the thought of riding barn yard animals, you’re in luck.

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