Applying Instameets to Your Event

 

Federal Computer Week recently highlighted the growing use of the practice of instameets in government. Most recently, Instagram users were invited to submit photos or videos (via Instagram) to show why they should be invited to a sneak peek of DC's cuddliest new resident, Bao Bao the baby panda. The National Zoo picked the winners and gave them exclusive access to photograph the cub before he went on public display.

The article goes on to detail how agencies with less than cuddly reputations could use the same concept. This got us thinking - how could our event organizer members better use Instagram to attract attention for their events? A couple ideas:

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Checklist: 10 Vital Things to Have on Your Event Web Site

Originally posted on BizBash by Jenny Berg

A well-planned Web site can be a highly effective tool in engaging an event's audience, boosting ticket sales, or relaying information to those who weren't able to attend. We asked Web design and event planning pros to share tips on Web site essentials. Here are 10 things to include on your event Web site.

1. A clear description of the event's purpose 
It sounds basic, but don't forget to offer a quick event overview. "Event Web sites often lack a simple and clear description of what the event is about and who would get the most value from attending," says Eric Downs of Grain & Mortar, a strategy, branding, and design company.

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Top 10 Predictions for Event Technology Industry in 2014

Originally posted on Trade Show News Network by Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas, business development director, GenieConnect - an event participation solutions provider for the events industry - has released his top 10 predictions for the event technology industry in 2014.

1.  Organizers will seek integrated solutions -As technology becomes more prominent within the event industry, customers will have higher expectations of the services that their suppliers provide, and seek integrated solutions for registration, online mapping, mobile apps and audience response.
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Air Force Academy cadets to get training on etiquette, event planning

Originally posted on KJRH.com by Deb Stanley

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Cadets at the Air Force Academy will soon add another class to their graduation requirements -- decorum.

The Air Force has put out a notice requesting bids from companies interesting in teaching "Social Decorum Training Program at the US Air Force Academy."

According to the Federal Government's website, the class may include social decorum training in military, business, communication, dining, social and professional etiquette.

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