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Skift Take: Science-backed tools can help planners create successful meetings. Victoria Matey, who specializes in event psychology, offers practical tips and applications that any event planner can use. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.
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Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective
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We know how hard it is to get budget approved for new software, but it’s equally difficult to get buy in to switch into a completely different platform. Whether you have outgrown your current system, or feel like your current software is too clunky, considering a new solution may be the best path for you. But how do you get buy in from your team and/ or from your boss?
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We know how hard it is to get budget approved for new software, but it’s equally difficult to get buy in to switch into a completely different platform. Whether you have outgrown your current system, or feel like your current software is too clunky, considering a new solution may be the best path for you. But how do you get buy in from your team and/ or from your boss?
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Building an online community can take years of hard work. That’s why Endless Events’ very own Will Curran and Kyle Kosinski created the #EventProfs community. They’re on a mission to build and grow a community from the ground up so they can better understand what it takes to develop an event community. #Eventprofs is designed to put your knowledge on center stage.
Lakefest has partnered with MetaFests, to be the first UK festival to enhance the experience for all attendees with full scale NFT collectibles and technologies for 2023. The festival owners have appointed MetaFests to harness emerging NFT and blockchain opportunities for the festival, which celebrated its 10 th edition at Eastnor Castle on 11-14 August, 2022.
When events women come together to celebrate each other, they do more than toast Veuve Clicquot (although there was plenty of that, too). They build networks. The 7th Smart Woman Summit at Grand Hyatt Nashville this week brought together leaders for a power day of education, networking and brainstorming. “We want you to leave empowered to take charge of your physical, emotional and financial lives,” explained Marin Bright, Smart Meetings founder and CEO.
Speaker: Alexa Acosta, Director of Growth Marketing & B2B Marketing Leader
Marketing is evolving at breakneck speed—new tools, AI-driven automation, and changing buyer behaviors are rewriting the playbook. With so many trends competing for attention, how do you cut through the noise and focus on what truly moves the needle? In this webinar, industry expert Alexa Acosta will break down the most impactful marketing trends shaping the industry today and how to turn them into real, revenue-generating strategies.
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In order to create a successful event, you must: Optimize Event Website and Registration Process Utilize Social Media Platforms Effectively Implement Targeted Email Campaigns Harness the Power of Video Content Benefit from a Mobile App Download now and learn how to simplify this process with Eventpedia.
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Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center Skift Take: TCT Asia, a major trade show, was shut down by Shenzhen authorities nine hours before it was set to open due to Covid numbers in the city creeping up to 24. Navigating policies and enforcements like this is a challenge for show and event planners, but it’s a reality that’s here to stay. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.
We know how hard it is to get budget approved for new software, but it’s equally difficult to get buy in to switch into a completely different platform. Whether you have outgrown your current system, or feel like your current software is too clunky, considering a new solution may be the best path for you. But how do you get buy in from your team and/ or from your boss?
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Speaker: Jennifer Hodroge, Omni-Channel Strategic Leader, Forrester CX Certified
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