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Throw An Outdoor (Or Virtual) Summer Celebration That Delights Attendees

Glow Global Events

For events with a more professional edge, focus on the content, with engaging speakers, short segments, and lots of opportunities for attendees to interact with hosts, presenters, and each other. To get everyone involved, either send out the recipe or a fun care package with all the ingredients so attendees can fully join in on the fun.

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DMA West: Going Viral, What’s Trending and Crisis Communication

Smart Meetings

The September event brought destination marketers from Alaska to Texas to Riverside Hotel in Boise, Idaho, for networking, breakout sessions, a lesson in crisis communication and a taste (and a twirl) of downtown Boise’s booming Basque Cultural District. 60 percent of travelers post on social media daily. Shawna Suckow.

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7 Bold and Brazen Ways to Boost Attendee Engagement

Planning Pod

“For example, activities or speakers could be announced on Facebook, the venue location could be tweeted, date emailed, the time texted or included in a video message on YouTube, and hints may be posted on Instagram.” ” Hells yeah … a cross-social-media scavenger hunt.

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7 Bold and Brazen Ways to Boost Attendee Engagement

Planning Pod

“For example, activities or speakers could be announced on Facebook, the venue location could be tweeted, date emailed, the time texted or included in a video message on YouTube, and hints may be posted on Instagram.” ” Hells yeah … a cross-social-media scavenger hunt.

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6 approaches to viral marketing for planners

Plan Your Meetings

Provide opportunities for remote participants at viral and hybrid events to interact with each other, speakers and facilitators. This campaign integrated digital, billboard and social media messaging with live kiosks. A baked Alaska with sparklers was brought in for dessert. Remote attendees have many distractions.