As Community Manager for  Engage365, I curate, create and edit content for the community. I also ensure that the weekly Engaage365 chats are moderated and I promote the community and all of it's content and activities on several social networks.

I live in the California desert, near Palm Springs, where I have worked with my husband Mike and our partner Tony Messina at our company Icon Presentations, audio visual for events since 1991. I'm in charge of marketing for the company. I also enjoy blogging about events industry trends, audio visual tips and social media marketing on my blog "Sound 'n Sight".

My background includes journalism and theater. I have studied and performed improv for the past 6 years and cannot say enough how beneficial the concepts have been to me personally. I share what I've learned about these concepts for team-building, leadership and personal growth on my blog Eventprov and through interactive conference sessions, workshops & retreats.

Matches

Matched on: Twitter, Technology, speaker, social networks, social media strategy, and Social Media
Matched on: Twitter, Technology, speaker, social networks, social media strategy, and Social Media
Matched on: Technology, speaker, social media strategy, PCMA, MPI, and eventprofs
Matched on: Twitter, speaker, social networks, social media strategy, and Social Media
Matched on: Twitter, Technology, social networks, social media strategy, and Social Media

On The Web

Schedule

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Fri Apr-08, 12:30 PM EDT- 1:00 PM EDT
KiKi L'Italien, KiKi L'Italien

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Jan 9
"Hi Everyone! You won't want to miss the useful info in this articles on Engage365! Tips for Using Social Media Before, During and After your Webinar by Daniela Baker http://engage365.org/2012/01/6-tips-for-using-social-media-before-during-after-your-webinar/ Social Sharing with QR Codes by Jeff Korhan http://engage365.org/2012/01/social-sharing-with-qr-codes/ Lessons & Trium..."
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Jan 1
"Hi Everyone! Stay current in the world of events. Check out the latest articles on Engage365! Part 2 of our interview with BizBash CEO David Adler on Event Trends to Watch in 2012 http://engage365.org/2011/12/david-adler-event-trends-to-watch-in-2012-part-2/ Participation Techniques You Can Use at Conferences by Adrian Segar http://engage365.org/2011/12/participation-techniques-you-ca..."
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Dec 22
"Hi Everyone! I hope you are enjoying time with your family and friends and that your holidays are running smoothly and joyfully!! Check out these articles on Engage365! BizBash CEO David Adler on Event Industry Trends to Watch http://engage365.org/2011/12/bizbash-ceo-david-adler-on-event-industry-trends-to-watch/ The Social Media Revolution is Here - How to Adapt by Dennis Shiao htt..."
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Dec 8
"Hi Everyone! Check out these useful articles NEW on Engage365! Everyday Android Apps That Can Help Event Planners by Kimberly Wilson http://engage365.org/2011/12/everyday-android-apps-that-can-help-event-planners/ Using Social Media to Generate Conference Attendee Registrations by Jeff Hurt http://engage365.org/2011/12/using-social-media-to-generate-conference-attendee-registration/ ..."
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Dec 3
"Hi Everyone! Check out this interesting articles on Engage365! Did you know group memberships are on the rise?  Check out these 5 Interesting, Uplifting Facts Relating to the Events Industry http://engage365.org/2011/12/5-interesting-uplifting-facts-relating-to-the-events-industry/ Also check out: Tradeshow Planning Timeline: Manage Logistics AND Marketing http://engage365.or..."
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Nov 21
"Check out the latest articles on Engage365! Study supports value of incentive tripst over cash rewards by Brad Nickel http://engage365.org/2011/11/study-supports-value-of-incentive-trips-over-cash-rewards/ Tips from a social media panel in the tourism history by Sarah Vining http://engage365.org/2011/11/tips-from-a-social-media-panel-in-the-tourism-industry/ TopQuarak has created a to..."
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Nov 14
"Hi Everyone! Do you have a tough time figuring out whether prospective venues can meet your event technology requirements?  James Spellos and Corbin Ball have put together a free checklist to help you.  You can read about it here: http://engage365.org/2011/11/event-tech-checklist-helps-planners-meet-attendee-needs/ For more useful information, check out these articles as well. ..."
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Nov 7
"Hi Everyone! This week was a big one for #eventprofs with TWO Event Camps happening at the same time, Event Camp Vancouver and Event Camp East Coast.  Look for posts about them on Engage365 in the future. In the meantime, check out these thought provoking posts by your fellow members of the Engage365 community! Turn Facebook Fans into Registrants in 3 Steps by Jeff Molander (exclusiv..."
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Oct 31
"Hi All!  Hope you are enjoying your Halloween!  Here are the latest articles on Engage365! How the Power of Community is Driving the Evolution of Events by Tahira Endean http://engage365.org/2011/10/how-the-power-of-community-is-driving-the-evolution-of-events/ Do Conference Attendees Know What They Want? By Adrian Segar http://engage365.org/2011/10/do-conference-attendees-k..."
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Oct 21
"Hi Everyone! Check out these articles, new on Engage365 this week! Lessons for Events From The Conan O'Brien Show http://engage365.org/2011/10/7-lessons-for-events-from-the-conan-obrien-show/ How to Become the #1 Tweeter at a Conference by John Chen http://engage365.org/2011/10/how-to-become-the-1-tweeter-at-a-conference/ Does Your Organization Have a Social Media Policy? by Eli..."
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Oct 13
"Hi Everyone! Check out the latest articles on Engage365! Your Thoughts on Making Engage365 Better http://engage365.org/2011/10/your-thoughts-on-making-engage365-better/ 4 Questions to Ask When Planning Your Next Non-Profit Event by Martin Lieberman http://engage365.org/2011/10/4-questions-to-ask-when-planning-your-next-non-profit-event/ The Mirage of Conference Information Tsunami b..."
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Sep 30
"Hi Everyone! Check out the thought provoking and informatic article on Engage365 this week! Will Tradeshows Adapt or Die? Q&A with Michelle Bruno http://engage365.org/2011/09/will-tradeshows-adapt-or-die-q-a-with-michelle-bruno/ 10 Tips for Successful Social Media Contests, Promotions by Mitch Arnowitz http://engage365.org/2011/09/10-tips-for-successful-social-media-contests-promo..."
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Sep 22
"Hi Everyone!  There are some very interesting and useful posts on Engage365 this week. Event Camp East Coast: Creating a Think Tank for Event Innovators http://engage365.org/2011/09/event-camp-east-coast-creating-a-think-tank-for-event-innovators/ Tips For Meeting Innovators From GameOn by Samuel J. Smith http://engage365.org/2011/09/tips-for-meeting-innovators-from-gameon/ Mak..."
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Sep 4
"Hi Everyone! Check out thise informative articles on Engage365! ECTC11 Experiences of a Remote Attendee by Derrick Stomp http://engage365.org/2011/08/ectc11-experiences-of-a-remote-attendee/ How to Introduce a Guest Speaker by Jody Urquhart http://engage365.org/2011/08/how-to-introduce-a-guest-speaker/ Adding Game Mechanics to Your Event by Dennis Shiao http://engage365.org/2011/0..."
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Aug 14
"Hi Everyone! Check out the latest articles on Engage365! EventCamp Silicon Valley to Include Tech Day, ECTC Pod http://engage365.org/2011/08/eventcamp-silicon-valley-to-include-tech-day-ectc-pod/ Tips for Building Audience Loyalty for Virtual Events by Dennis Shiao http://engage365.org/2011/08/tips-for-building-audience-loyalty-for-virtual-events/ Resilience: Important for the Plane..."
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Aug 4
"Hi Everyone!  Check out the latest articles on Engage365! Event Camp Twin Cities Set To Break New Ground...Again http://engage365.org/2011/08/event-camp-twin-cities-set-to-break-new-ground-again/ How Social Media is Changing The Selling Process by Sarah Vining http://engage365.org/2011/08/how-social-media-is-changing-the-selling-process/ 8 Tips To Enhance The Impact Of Using QR..."
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Jul 29
"Hi Everyone! Check out the latest articles on Engage365! Event Camp Europe to Bring Innovative Tech to New Audience http://engage365.org/2011/07/event-camp-europe-to-bring-innovative-techniques-to-new-audience/ 8 Ways A Content Knowledge Center Can Drive Association Growth by Dan Loomis http://engage365.org/2011/07/takeaways-from-8-ways-a-content-knowledge-center-can-drive-your-associ..."
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Jul 15
"Hi Everyone! Check out the latest articles on Engage365! KiKi L'Italien Talks About Being a Social Media Badass For Your Event http://engage365.org/2011/07/kiki-litalien-talks-about-being-a-social-media-badass-for-your-event/ and don't miss KiKi's Webinar on the subject July 19 at 1 pm et! http://engage365.conferencespot.org/talks/15973 What Virtual Tradeshows Can Learn ..."
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Jul 10
"Hi Everyone! Check out the latest articles on Engage365! Tips For Getting More Engagement On Your Event Or Business Facebook Page By Emily Breder http://engage365.org/2011/07/tips-for-getting-more-engagement-on-your-event-or-business-facebook-page/ 5 Ways to Appeal to Several Generations in Your Meetings By Sarah Vining http://engage365.org/2011/07/5-ways-to-appeal-to-several-generati..."
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Jul 4
"Hi Everyone! Check out the latest articles on Engage365! Small Meetings Find Business Impact ROI at Sea http://engage365.org/2011/06/small-meetings-find-business-impact-roi-at-sea/ Defining the Term Hybrid Event http://engage365.org/2011/06/defining-the-term-hybrid-event/ Meeting Attendees: Its' About My Experience, Not My Location http://engage365.org/2011/06/meeting-attendee..."
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Jun 24
"Hi Everyone! Check out the latest articles on Engage365! New Apps That Can Help Event Planners by Mariana Ashley http://engage365.org/2011/06/5-new-apps-that-can-help-event-planners/ Shifting to Digital: The MPI World Eduation Conference by Samuel J. Smith http://engage365.org/2011/06/shifting-to-digital-the-mpi-world-education-conference/ Event Pros Continue to Choose Open Space Fo..."
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Jun 17
"Hi Everyone! Check out the latest articles on Engage365! An Event Pro's Journey from Social to Media to Social Media by Tahira Endean http://engage365.org/2011/06/an-event-pros-journey-from-social-to-media-to-social-media/ Is Complexity Killing Event Sustainability? By Shawna McKinley http://engage365.org/2011/06/is-complexity-killing-event-sustainability/ How to Categorize Your..."
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Jun 12
"Hi Everyone! Check out the latest articles on Engage365! Event pros come together to show support for Joplin, MO http://engage365.org/2011/06/event-pros-come-together-to-show-support-for-joplin-mo/ 11 Takeaways from IACC 2011 by Sarah Vining http://engage365.org/2011/06/11-takeaways-from-iacc-2011/ 4 Ways to Earn a Seat at the Strategic Event Planning Roundtable by Michael McCurry ..."
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Jun 2
"Hey Everyone! Check out the latest posts on Engage365! Why is Face to Face Marketing so Powerful? Special to Engage365 by Bob James http://engage365.org/2011/06/why-is-face-to-face-marketing-so-powerful-the-answer-is-in-our-limbic-system/ Ways to Maximiz Life-Long Learning for Your Group by Tahira Endean http://engage365.org/2011/05/ways-to-maximize-life-long-learning-for-your-group/ ..."
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May 23
"NEWS Hot Event Industry Topics from the Online World http://engage365.org/2011/05/hot-event-industry-topics-from-the-online-world/ FEATURED MEMBER ARTICLE by Jeff Korhan Looking for Ways to Enhance Meeting ROI? Try this Guided Meditation http://engage365.org/2011/05/looking-for-ways-to-enhance-meeting-roi-try-this-guided-meditation/ FEATURED BLOGGERS Building a Healthy Meeting Bre..."
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May 16
"Did you know that cyber-bullying can happen to anyone? Even well respected representatives of associations? In a recent podcast, KiKi L'Italien of The Delcor Social Media Sweet Spot, talked about such a case.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osoHcrPMoHU&feature=share There's a lot to be said about the power of community.  I've seen lots of great examples on Twitter ..."
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May 11
"CORRECTION - Tim Supples, author of "Goodbye QR codes, Hello Near Field Communication" is the social media manager and content curator at Ettend, an event marketing service that helps you sell event tickets online. He is not with Eevent as stated above."
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May 11
"Thanks for the comment, Steve.  FIRST - I must make a correection.  The talented blogger who wrote the article on NFC is Tim Supples of Ettend, not Eevent.  QR codes sure have won supporters.  You make some good points here.  There was a lot of support for Google Wave when it came out and also Flip cameras - both of which have gone the way of the dinosaur in the bli..."
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May 10
"Hi Everyone!  I'm curious to hear what you think about this. Member Tim Supples of Eevent, wrote an informative post about a new technology that may push QR codes out of the picture. As far as Google is concerned, it already has.  Near Field Communication does a lot of what QR codes do (and some things QR codes don't do) and looks like it could be simpler for people to use.&..."
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May 7
"Hi Everyone! We've got a ton of great blog posts for you this week.  To start with, get some great tips on choosing a mobile app for your event from Marie-Claire Andrews of ShowGizmo in the second part of our interview here http://engage365.org/2011/05/mobile-event-apps-features-to-look-for-red-flags-to-avoid/ Did you miss Jeff Cobb's webinar on association learning and techn..."
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Apr 30
"Hi Everyone! Are you confused by the array of mobile apps for events currently available?  Our front page article features an interview with Marie-Claire Andrews of ShowGizmo, aimed at helping you make sense of it all. http://engage365.org/2011/04/got-questions-about-mobile-event-apps-here-are-some-answers/ Jeff Korhan takes a look at the value of a recommendation on social media and..."
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Apr 23
"Hi Everyone! Remember Ron Popeil and his many "As Seen on TV" gadgets? He was a master at getting people to try new things because he followed a very precise system. That system can be used for gaining converts for your event innovations. Check it out here. http://engage365.org/2011/04/what-event-innovators-can-learn-from-legendary-pitchman-ron-popeil/ If you missed Charity Happ..."
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Apr 14
"Hi Everyone! I'm very excited to announce that the brilliant Mitchell Beer of The Conference Publishers Inc. (and an Engage365 member) will be sharing how to make the most of your event content on next week's free Educate365 webinar.  You can sign up for it here: http://engage365.conferencespot.org/talks/15971 Mitchell gives a little preview of what he will be covering in thi..."
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Apr 7
"Hey Everyone! Do you know an Engage365 member who would make an interesting profile interview?  Do you have information to share about yourself (birth of a baby, career move, anniversary) or your company (product launch, etc.) ?  We'd love to hear about it on the community.  Drop me a line and I will include it on future conversations we post here. More and more, it seems..."
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Apr 3
"Hey Everyone!   It's been a busy time here on Engage365!  The last two weeks have seen the launch of two new webinar series: Educate365 - offering information on improving events through innovative techniques; and The National Fundraising Event - offering information on ways to make fundraising events more successful. This week we also posted some excellent articles on Engag..."
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Mar 25
"Hey Everyone! We've got some very useful posts on Engage365 this week. First, Liz King shares tips for using social media to connect at conferences http://engage365.org/2011/03/how-to-use-social-media-to-connect-at-a-conference/ Adrian Segar of Conferences That Work gives six reasons for holding multi-day events http://engage365.org/2011/03/6-reasons-you-should-hold-multi-day-events..."
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Mar 25
"Hey Everyone!   Have you ever had that conversation? You know the one.  Why do so many of us event professionals keep doing things that don't seem to be working at our meetings and events? Here's a summary of a discussion that took place at a recent industry event - but this discussion took a slightly different turn.  Check it out! http://engage365.org/2011/03/why-a..."
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Mar 16
"This week Engage365 announced it's new webinar series entitled Educate365.  The program, the product of a partnership between Omnipress and Peach New Media, will offer educational, live events for association and events professionals at no charge. Check it out! http://engage365.org/2011/03/engage365-announces-new-education-webinar-series/"
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Mar 16
"Hey Everyone! This week on Engage365 we are featuring two articles that point out how technology is forcing major changes in the way we do events. This one, by Jeff Hurt, focuses on how new technology is changing events. http://engage365.org/2011/03/tech-seeds-of-revolution-in-meetings-and-events/ This one, by Adrian Segar, focuses on how the rise of online is forcing changes. http://..."
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Mar 16
"In this week's Featured Member Article, Engage365 member Judy Kucharuk shares tips she learned at the recent GMIC Sustainable Meetings Conference on innovative ways to get attendees to register earlier.  Check it out! http://engage365.org/2011/03/encourage-earlier-event-registration-with-customized-packages/"
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Mar 10
"Hi Everyone! This week, Omnipress's own Patty Keller shares some great tips for designing innovative meetings that she got at Event Camp National Conference recently. Member Michelle Bruno left a comment on it seeking input for implementing the tips when you are restricted by such things as furniture rental costs, venue and number of attendees. You can read the article here.  Please ..."
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Mar 10
"Hey Everyone! Engage365 member Randall Whatley recently wote a thoughtful post especially for us about the rise of fuel costs and how they could actually spark movement toward greener tradeshow exhibits. You can read it here. http://engage365.org/2011/03/fuel-price-rise-could-be-catalyst-for-greener-trade-show-exhibits/ How have rising fuel costs affected you? Has there been a plus-side?"
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Feb 28
"Hey Everyone!  We've got some excellent blog picks for you this week that will help keep you up to speed on the latest event & social media trends.  Check them out! Liz King shares important nuggets from Event Camp National Conference in a round-up of 85 tweets from the #ecnc stream http://engage365.org/2011/02/event-camp-national-conference-85-takeaways-in-140-character..."
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Feb 25
"Hey Everyone, We've posted some neat stuff on Engage365 that we think you'll like!  First, the Twittersphere was abuzz recently with tweets from The Sustainable Meetings Conference organized by The Green Meetings Industry Council (GMIC) I interviewed GMIC President Elect Paul Salinger a few days ago, to get the lowdown on this innovative organization. http://engage365.org/201..."
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Feb 22
"Did you miss Event Camp National Conference, held recently in Chicago? Not to worry, Engage365 member Tahira Endean went and shares her takeaways from the event here. http://engage365.org/2011/02/my-takeaways-from-event-camp-national-conference/"
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Feb 22
"Hey Everyone! NEW Engage365 Post! Jeff Korhan recently posted an excellent article highlighting Google's new emphasis on social search. Great info to have when considering how to boost your search rankings. http://engage365.org/2011/02/are-you-making-the-most-of-googles-new-emphasis-on-social-search/"
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Feb 16
"Hi Everyone! Engage365 has a new writer on board! Her name is Sara Olbrantz and she has written a very useful summary of the recent Engage365 chat on using social media to build your events business brand. Some excellent tips here! http://engage365.org/2011/02/midlife-corporate-crisis-integrating-social-media-to-build-your-organizations-brand/ Ever wonder why some posts get in your Facebo..."
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Feb 14
"Leadership, Conferences and Freedom Unconference expert Adrian Segar agrees that true leadership is about confronting people with their freedom. http://engage365.org/2011/02/leadership-conferences-and-freedom/ QR Codes Add a High-Tech Dimension to your Event What can QR codes do for your event? Tim Supples shares ideas in this post. http://engage365.org/2011/02/cutting-edge-qr-codes-a..."
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Feb 14
"Hi Everyone! Want to rise above the competition when producing virtual events or webinars this year? Here are five tips from Dave Lutz of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting that you might want to consider. http://engage365.org/2011/02/virtual-event-strategies-for-2011/"
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Feb 9
"A cocktail party at a nearby home gave attendees at Event Camp East Coast a chance to get to know each other AND design their own conference in a relaxed, fun environment. Engage365 member Traci Browne, one of the organizers of Event Camp East Coast, shares the story here. http://engage365.org/2011/02/a-conference-can-have-unexpected-personality/"
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Feb 9
"Laura Fitton, or @pistachio as she's known on Twitter, is the founder of oneforty.com, co-author of Twitter For Dummies and has been speaking about Twitter for business since 2007.  She recently joined the Engage365 community and shares some excellent tips for using Twitter at events here. http://engage365.org/2011/02/10-tips-from-pistachio-on-using-twitter-for-events/"
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Feb 7
"Sam Smith, of Interactive Meeting Technology, and Ruud Janssen, of The New Objective Collective, recently shared a suggested shopping list of the latest tech tools for meeting & event planners at The Special Event 2011.  Did you miss that? Well, never fear, we have highlights of their session here. http://engage365.org/2011/02/new-tech-for-events-a-2011-shopping-list/  "
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Feb 1
"Here's an excellent post by Engage365 member Tahira Endean with tips on keeping people, planet & profit in mind when planning your events.  http://engage365.org/2011/01/meeting-planning-keeping-people-planet-profit-in-mind/"
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Feb 1
"Hey Everyone! Just in cased you missed it, I did a Skype interview with Jessica Levin recently about Event Camp National Conference coming up in Chicago. They are doing some exciting and, of course, innovative things there.  Check it out! http://engage365.org/2011/01/jessica-levin-talks-about-event-camp-national-conference/"
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Jan 23
"Things are changing a at Engage365. Our focus is a little broader now. Check it out! http://engage365.org/2011/01/news-flash-engage365-is-no-longer-just-social-media-for-events/"
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Jan 14
"A list of upcoming conferences for meeting & events professionals. http://engage365.org/2011/01/check-out-these-upcoming-meeting-events-industry-events/     If you have some to add, please do so here."
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Jan 13
"A Facebook post  by an attendee about your event is worth $$ to you in generated sales.  How much? Find out in this fascinating webinar by Tamara Mendelsohn. It's free and only on Engage365. Quantifying social media's impact on event marketing http://engage365.conferencespot.org/talks/12070"
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Jan 10
"Wow. Thanks so much everyone for contributing to this very important conversation. I think the subject of Hotel Wi-Fi Offerings will warrant one or more subsequent blog posts.  A special thank you to all those who have offered solutions to this problem. I may be contacting in the future. :)"
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Jan 10
"Hi Everyone!  Heidi Thorne of Promo with Purpose has an excellent strategy for encouraging attendees to recycle event promotional materials such as lanyards and badge holders.  Check it out! http://engage365.org/2011/01/green-your-event-by-using-bottlenecks/ Coment here."
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Jan 6
"Hi Everyone! There's been a lot of news recently on the difficulties involved in finding venues that offer affordable, efficient and safe Wi-Fi connections.  Here's a post that rounds up some of the best articles on the subject. http://engage365.org/2011/01/hotel-wi-fi-offerings-a-growing-concern-for-meeting-event-planners/ Comment here."
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Jan 3
"Here is Part 2 of Adrian Segar's featured member article on how his unconference format, "Conferences that Work" was born.  http://engage365.org/2011/01/miserable-conference-experience-spurs-creation-of-radical-new-format-pt-2/ Comment here."
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Dec 28
"Adrian Segar's experience as a conference attendee in the 80's, mirrored that of many IT professionals who subsequently decided they could do it better. Barcamps, open space formats and many more innovative conference styles have emerged as a result.  Here, Adrian takes you  through the experience that led to his "Conferences that Work" design. http://engage365.org..."
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Dec 16
"Midori, Spoken like a true gadget girl! It's exciting trying to imagine where technology will take us next.  And it only makes sense that new tech is creating the circumstances that will spur the development of even newer technology. Meetings could be VERY different just 5 years from now. We shall see!"
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Dec 15
"Hi Everyone!   I've been watching the symbiotic relationship between social media and the events industry for some time and have noticed certain trends emerging.  Here are three that you might want to keep on eye on in 2011. http://engage365.org/2010/12/three-social-mediaevents-industry-trends-to-watch-in-2011/ Comment here."
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Dec 14
"Hey Everyone! Engage365 member Laura Lear of NCM Fathom, has written up some excellent tips on creating great content for your audience before, during and after your event.  Check it out. :) http://engage365.org/2010/12/creating-captivating-content-for-your-audience/ Comment here!"
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Dec 10
"Hey Everyone!   We need your help here at Engage365, to determine what direction our content will take in the future. Please answer a few questions for us in this online survey. We truly appreciate and will base future decisions on your input. http://engage365.org/2010/12/engage365-community-we-need-your-input/ THANK YOU!!"
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Dec 7
"Looking for ways to measure ROI for your event?  Cameron Toth has written a guest post for Engage365, that defines three easy strategies using social media. It's a quick read with some very useful information.  Check it out! http://engage365.org/2010/12/3-strategies-to-measure-social-media-roi-for-your-event/ Comment here.  "
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Dec 1
"Traci, I think you and I have talked about this.  Using my iphone to tweet is like threading a needle for me (not being a millenial and needing glasses now. lol) But now that I have a laptop I enjoy sharing info from conference sessions with my followers.  However when I'm fully engaged and interacting at an event, I'd rather do that than tweet. Chris, You bring up some ..."
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Dec 1
"Traci, Thanks for bringing this up.  I've had similar thoughts about this.  I'm not big on labels, but they can be helpful at times, especially if you're looking to connect with others for mutual benefit. What do the rest of you think about this?  What categories do you think are useful? What categories are not helpful?"
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Nov 30
"Heidi, I completely agree that the type of conference makes all the difference as to whether people are more or less likely too tweet.  Events professionals can help encourage tweeting if they choose to. Attendee tweeting can be a very valuable thing for the attendee, for the event organizers and for people following the event via Twitter. However, I believe that it's the onsite expe..."
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Nov 30
"NEW guest article by educator Alvina Lopez, "3 tips from an educator on using social media for events" http://engage365.org/2010/11/3-tips-from-an-educator-on-using-social-media-for-events/ Comment here."
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Nov 24
"Hi Everyone! Recently I attended an event at which I, an avid tweeter, was too busy to tweet.  It got me thinking, so I wrote a post about it.  http://engage365.org/2010/11/does-tweeting-indicate-a-lack-of-sufficient-attendee-interaction-at-events/ I'd love to hear your take on this subject.  Comment here!"
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Nov 23
""What is Social Media?" There's lots of talk about it, but what is it and what can it do for you? Engage365 member Liz King tackles this question in this week's Featured Member article. http://engage365.org/2010/11/what-is-social-media/ You can comment here!"
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Nov 17
"Hey Everyone! Event Camp East Coast took place last weekend and the Twittersphere is still buzzing about it. Find out what people who actually attended this unconference for events professionals had to say about it You can check it out here: http://engage365.org/2010/11/event-camp-east-coast-participants-share-their-experience/ Comment here!"
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Nov 16
"New exclusive featured member article by Carolyn Ray on Engage365, "From Volunteer to Presenter: An Event Camp East Coast Story Read it at: http://engage365.org/2010/11/from-volunteer-to-presenter-an-event-camp-east-coast-unconference-story/ Comment here"
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Nov 10
"  Hey Everyone! There's a new app that turns event and internet interaction into a game. I asked Clinton Bonner of The Social Collective to answer a few questions about it on a  recent video interview for Engage365. You can check it out here: http://engage365.org/2010/11/new-app-turns-event-internet-interaction-into-a-game/ Comment here"
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Nov 5
"Thu Nov-18, 1:00 PM EST- 1:45 PM EST   Have you ever wondered what the value of one person sharing your event on Facebook might be? In this webinar, Tamara Mendelsohn, Director of Marketing at Eventbrite, will share the results of a recent analysis that for the first time associated numbers, dollars, and metrics to the impact of social media on event marketing and promotion. Lear..."
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Nov 4
"Hey Everyone! I will be attending Event Camp East Coast next week to hang out with some VERY cool people, meet more cool people, learn about innovative techniques for events, and experience an unconference. Are you going? If so, I'd love to hear why and I'd also like to know if you enjoy karaoke. Rumor has it that a bunch of us will be making fools of ourselves at a local bar and we..."
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Oct 28
"New post by Jenise Fryatt on Engage365 Blog, "Event Marketing: Are You a Follower or a Pioneer?" Read it at: http://engage365.org/2010/10/event-marketing-are-you-a-follower-or-a-pioneer/ Comment here."
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Oct 27
"Cameron, Awesome! Thanks so much for this!!"
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Oct 26
"New article by Nancy Schwartz on Engage365 Blog, "17 great taglines honored for promoting good causes" Read it at: http://engage365.org/2010/10/17-great-taglines-honored-for-promoting-good-causes/ Comment here"
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Oct 24
"Hi Filippo! This is a very good question, and one I've not seen addressed before.  Can you give some examples of how you think someone might attempt use social media to measure ROI of an event?"
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Oct 22
"Laura, Thanks so much for the feedback!  It seems the key is that Facebook status updates go out to people who are established friends.  On Facebook, your friends usually already know you well and trust you so they are more likely to want to attend an event that you're going to. Whereas on Twitter, you may have lots of followers but most of the time you met them on Twitter so th..."
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Oct 21
"New post by Jenise Fryatt on Engage365 Blog, "Report Places $ Value on Social Media Sharing for Events" Read it at: http://engage365.org/2010/10/report-places-value-on-social-media-sharing-for-events/ Comment Here."
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Oct 14
"Thanks Chris! Kari picked this up today and tweeted it.  I've retweeted it too.  It's great to have all these articles to read BEFORE the chat tomorrow. :)"
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Oct 13
"Thank you Midori for getting this book club going.  I've been busy learning to ride without training wheels as Engage365 Community Leader, so haven't been able to join the discussion.  But I certainly would like to take part and would like to suggest "The New Social Learning" as one of the potential books.  :) Jenise"
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Oct 12
"Hi Everyone! Have you checked out the new features on Twitter and Facebook lately?  http://engage365.org/2010/10/how-will-event-pros-use-the-new-twitter-and-facebook-features/ There are some very useful tools here that just might make your job easier.  Join Kari Rippetoe this Friday, 1 pm est at the Water Cooler Chat for an exploration of ways events professionals might make use..."
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Oct 11
"New post by Jenise Fryatt on Engage365 Blog, "How Will Event Pros use the New Twitter and Facebook features?" Read it at: http://engage365.org/2010/10/how-will-event-pros-use-the-new-twitter-and-facebook-features/ Comment Here."
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Oct 6
"Ahem . . . sorry.  This Friday (when the next chat will be) is Oct. 8. :)"
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Oct 6
"Hi Everyone!  This Friday's Water Cooler Chat will be moderated by Event Camp East Coast  organizer, Adrian Segar. He will be talking about this innovative event, sharing his considerable experience with unconferences (he wrote the book, "Conferences That Work") and answering your questions.  The chat starts at 1pm ET, Oct. 10. Just follow the hashtag #Engage365 o..."
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Oct 1
"Thanks Nick!  I'm so glad you're here!!"
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Sep 30
"Thanks so much, Reed.  I hope to see you at the next chat!!"
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Sep 28
"Hi Everyone! I'll be moderating the chat this Friday and seeking your thoughts on what keeps you engaged in an online community. I figure it will be great to get your thoughts about things we're doing right or could be doing better here at Engage365, as well as give you more insight into how to keep your online communities for events engaging. Please join me on Twitter (follow the #..."
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Sep 28
"Wow!! Thanks so much for the warm welcome everyone!! I'm thrilled to be on board, mostly because all of my friends are here! Lets talk about any ideas or tips you have for keeping the community vibrant and enriching. I'm available by skype, phone and email in addition to social media. Traci - Thank you so much.  Anyone who knows you knows you wouldn't spend time on any online..."

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