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Community versus audience in journalism and meetings

Conferences that Work

Many meetings still focus on creating audiences rather than community. And not just at meetings. Damon Kiesow , @dkiesow@social.kiesow.net, Mastodon toot on Nov 06, 2022, 10:37 Kiesow concisely sums up why the news business and the meeting industry concentrate on audience rather than community.

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The top educational meeting format

Conferences that Work

What’s an Ideal Meeting? April 2018, Meetings and Conventions Magazine Do you incorporate participatory sessions into your events? 80% of meeting professionals prefer f acilitated workshop-style, participatory sessions [ survey by M&C Research, April 2018 Meeting and Conventions magazine ]!

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New Sustainable Event Management (2018 Edition): A Free Guide to Better Green Meetings

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The post New Sustainable Event Management (2018 Edition): A Free Guide to Better Green Meetings by EventMB Team appeared first on [link]. This myth has been plaguing event professionals for years making it seem like it’s an impossible feat to host amazing events and reduce the impact on the environment.

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20 Badass Vancouver Venues to Make Your Event Pop: 2018 Updated

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Updated: May 30th, 2018 A fluorescent-lit, ceiling stained, carpeted room… Is anyone else tired of the same old event venues? The post 20 Badass Vancouver Venues to Make Your Event Pop: 2018 Updated appeared first on Picatic Event Planning Blog. The venue is the first thing your event attendees will judge your event on.

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7 Huge Event Planning Trends Spotted at MPI WEC 2018

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After spending the past week at MPI WEC 2018 (one of the largest annual gatherings for meeting professionals), I experienced what it’s like for an organization to pull out all the stops to create a truly memorable experience for events planners (who have seen and done it all). Speak to one of our event experts today! Schedule a Demo.

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100 Event Statistics (2018 edition)

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Here is a comprehensive collection of 100 key statistics for the event industry in 2018. The post 100 Event Statistics (2018 edition) by EventMB Team appeared first on [link]. The event industry is living a second life. As more brands prefer live experiences as the best way to engage with audiences, here are some […].

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Smart Meetings’ Best Career Advice from 2018

Smart Meetings

Meeting planners had their hands full in 2018, with data breaches, commission cuts, new event technology and other drastic changes affecting the meetings industry. As the industry changes, meeting planners need to learn how to change with it to ensure that they can provide attendees with what they want.

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