#stayinformed June 11: EVOLIO's collection of interesting event marketing news + some other stuff
Updated: Jul 20, 2020
NY moved into phase 1 of COVID recovery on Monday, but many of us are still #WFH and grounded as the event industry continues to figure out how to safely open back up with a new set of health and safety standards as well as a more conscious approach to what it means to be a truly inclusive and equal industry. I'm sharing another series of websites and content that I'm finding interesting, useful, thoughtful, fun, or just simply a good read. Please share info that you think is interesting. Subscribe to my blog by clicking on "Sign-up" above :-)
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EQUALITY AND INCLUSIVITY
What the Meetings Industry Gets Wrong About Diversity—and How to Fix It
from TSNN by Kelsey Ogletree
TSNN (Trade Show News Network) talks with Jason Dunn, chairman of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals and an industry diversity leader as group vice president of diversity sales and inclusion for the Cincinnati USA CVB, on equity within the meetings industry and steps for organizers and agencies to take in order to create and sustain a more inclusive and equal industry.
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(ANOTHER) VIRTUAL EVENT SUCCESS STORY
Event Industry Advocates Share Stories, Highlight Powerful Turnout for Virtual Exhibitions Day
from TSNN, by Lisa Plummer Savas
Another virtual event success and another article from TSNN!
This year, the seventh annual Exhibitions Day was held virtually for reasons we are all well acquainted with. Instead of the usual group of event colleagues meeting with legislators and policy influencers, the event was moved online and attracted more than 1,600 participants. Read more...
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The Rise of Micro-Weddings—and What All Events Can Learn From It
from BizBash by Claire Hoffman
Less is proving more when it comes to events and one of the biggest events a person will plan, a wedding ceremony and reception, is going small...in fact, micro! Intimate can still be really special as weddings of 20-people or less are providing best practices that the rest of the event industry can learn from.
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