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How to Convince Your Boss Social Media Is Right For Your Event

Sometimes the only obstacle between us and a social media friendly event is our boss. This post gives you some arguments and tactics that will leave in doubt the most skeptic boss, so you can enjoy your fair share of social goodness. Here is a typical scenario. You’re an event professional… Read more

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Social Media for Events FAQs

This is a collection of answers to the most frequently asked questions about the use of Social Media for the events and meetings industry. During my recent visit at IMEX in Frankfurt, I had the opportunity to run a few sessions about blogging and social media. I also met one to one with… Read more

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Why Your Event Needs to Start Online

This post looks at events that maximised their social media impact, became global and raised millions by starting and spreading online. In 2009, I introduced the definition of a ‘Contaminated Concept’. Allow me to refresh our minds: What is a Contaminated Concept? A Contaminated Event… Read more

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