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Part 2: Communication in a digital age: a quick guide for old-timers

Mary Sprow, Top Golf

Regardless of when we were born, we must adapt to digital communication preferences to remain relevant. In Part 1 of this series, we looked at how apps such as Workplace by Facebook, Slack or Yammer are changing the way organizations communicate internally. In Part 2, we offer suggestions and tips to help you manage your effective digital communication makeover.

Visit https://www.mpi.org/chapters/chicago-area/chapter-news/single-blog/c-c-articles/2019/10/15/part-2-communication-in-a-digital-age-a-quick-guide-for-old-timers to view the full article online.

Four ways to use LinkedIn for business growth, exposure

Sarah Christian, Q Center

Whether you’re an independent planner or plan events for an organization, LinkedIn has become an essential tool for growing your client and attendee lists. Learn how to gain greater exposure for your business or event on social media today.

Visit https://www.mpi.org/chapters/chicago-area/chapter-news/single-blog/c-c-articles/2019/10/15/four-ways-to-use-linkedin-for-business-growth-exposure to view the full article online.

Tips for sourcing for healthier meetings

Kristina Tarantino, CMP MeetingHealthy.com and The Health & Wellness Forum

Designing a healthy meeting requires thoughtful and purposeful thinking. The first step of your strategy should begin with sourcing. How do you find a property that can accommodate your healthy meeting goals and also ensure that what you have planned will be delivered? Here are a few key techniques to help you achieve an energizing and healthful meeting.

Visit https://www.mpi.org/chapters/chicago-area/chapter-news/single-blog/c-c-articles/2019/10/15/tips-for-sourcing-for-healthier-meetings to view the full article online.

Meet in Milwaukee

With a 300,000 square-foot convention center, 17,000 hotel rooms, and 10 miles of lakefront (not to mention the home base of Harley-Davidson, sausage races, a flying art museum, mountainous bloody marys, and everything from 5-star dining to scrumptious cheese curds), Milwaukee should be on your shortlist for your next meeting. Oh, and beer. We have beer too.

It's totally random, totally wonderful, and totally Milwaukee.

How to save money on your next meeting

Source: Meetings & Conventions

Find creative ways to cut costs without reducing the wow factor at your events with these eight tips from experienced planners that will help keep your budget on track.

Visit http://www.meetings-conventions.com/article.aspx?id=74289 to view the full article online.

Why is Wi-Fi at events still so bad?

Source: Skift

High quality internet has become more of a necessity than ever at events, but many of the same problems that plagued Wi-Fi service at events a decade ago are still causing problems today. According to a recent report by EventMB, more than half of meeting planners consider providing good Wi-Fi as one of the top challenges they face.

Visit https://skift.com/2019/10/09/why-is-wi-fi-at-events-still-so-bad/ to view the full article online.

How event organizers can incorporate voice technology

Source: Trade Show News Network (TSNN)

Voice-operated technology is at its flash point thanks to innovations in smartphones, networked home devices and voice recognition. Event organizers are taking note, as voice technology allows them to deliver personalized attendee experiences in a scalable way.

Visit https://www.tsnn.com/news/how-event-organizers-can-incorporate-voice-technology to view the full article online.

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