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#FICP Just Pulled Off a Masterclass in Creating Meaningful Connections

Smart Meetings

When 50 first-time attendees showed up, the conference design team, chaired by Joe Scully, senior director of meeting and event management at John Hancock Financial Services, made sure they were given ribbons to alert others of their status. Provide Positive Initiation.

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#FICP Just Pulled Off a Masterclass in Creating Meaningful Connections

Smart Meetings

When 50 first-time attendees showed up, the conference design team, chaired by Joe Scully, senior director of meeting and event management at John Hancock Financial Services, made sure they were given ribbons to alert others of their status. Provide Positive Initiation.

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40 Outstanding Event Industry Blogs to Follow

Endless Events

Check it out for how-tos and guides, but also some insights into the life of being an event planner. The Socialtables blog contains event tips and trends with a lean towards the hospitality industry. Cvent provides event management software as a service, so it’s no surprise that their blog is worth a look. Socialtables.