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#MeetingProfs Tweets You Need To See This Week

#MeetingProfs is making quite a buzz in the Twittersphere this week. Here are some of the top meetings tweets you don't want to miss!
by Jessi Minneci
February 27, 2019
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Each week, we're taking a look at the tweets that are dominating the meeting planner and attendee Twitterverses. And this week, you don't to want to miss some of the info we're throwing your way.

Last week we took a deep drive into the world of #EventProfs. Now here are some of the top #MeetingProfs tweets to follow up on. As the messages continue to reveal, there's always more to learn in this industry!

1. The Latest "Everything" You Need to Know

Let's skip the nonsense and cut right down to, well, everything. In this feed, Corporate Event Services (CES) breaks down the latest news in the meetings and events world -- from the elements of a surprise reveal at your next business affair to tailoring your meeting's content to the Millennial crowd.

2. New Tech in the Meetingsverse

Could implementing self-service check-in stations for your attendees better help you grasp the scope and stats of your event, even after the fact? Eventsforce breaks down five benefits of implementing self-service software into your meeting's structure.

3. Service at Your Fingertips

Marriott is simplifying service for meeting travelers and hoteliers by putting "the button" in the palm of guests' hands. It's a device you can take with you throughout the hotel space that enables users the power to call staffed assistance to any location, directly.

Now that's what we call #SmartTech #MeetingSmart and #EfficientMeetings!!

4. Fabulous, Tasty ...Event Planners?!

During the meeting planning process, we're used to focusing on meal plans, snacks and other f&b offerings that we want our guests, speakers, attendees and other visitors to describe as "tasty." But tasty event planners?! This is one we haven't heard before (but our interests are definitely piqued enough to want to learn more).

5. Tech on a Tight Planning Budget

From smart speakers to power adapters with more features than a Swiss Army knife, Aventri is dishing out all the details on the latest meetings and events tech affordable for any planner.

6. Opportunities Are-a-Knocking

LinkedIn is launching a live video feature -- giving people, pros and organizations the ability to broadcast in real-time to select groups... or to the LinkedIn world as a whole. This feature could definitely open up new horizons for #MeetingProfs and hosts around the world.

7. Breaking the Ice to Boost Engagement

How can you break the ice at your next event in a way that's not super awkward and uncomfortable? Salzberg CVB is throwing out ideas on how to get your meeting peeps engaged and mingling right from the get-go.

8. Seven Steps to Reach Success

How does hosting a "no phone" zone at your meeting further push your overall success rate? For starters, digital devices can be incredibly distracting for all of your meeting personnel. The Sundial Group says your shouldn't be afraid to set ground rules at the start of the meeting, like encouraging everyone to drop their phones off at the door before entering.

Do you think this could be a useful tactic?

9. What's Disrupting the Industry?

Emotional intelligence, multi-modal design and more -- here are the macro-trends expected to impact the #MeetingProfs industry over the next five years, according to digital marketer Frank M. Waechter.

10. Exploring the Pitfalls of Network Expansion

Step one? Come prepared. Step seven? Dress the part. Now just don't forget to focus in on steps two through six as well. Otherwise, your meeting effort might not turn out as "hot" as you'd expect.

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