In This Issue: September 21, 2016
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- Ask the Expert - Engagement Marketing
- From BizBash: 8 Ways Brands Are Using Virtual Technology at Events
- From Meetings.net: Transform Your Meetings with These 10 Productivity Hacks
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Features/Tips and Tricks
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Ask the Expert - Engagement Marketing
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By: Ted Miller, HMCC, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP, Hilton Hotels Chicago
Q: There is a lot of information out there on electronic marketing, specifically Engagement Marketing. Can you give me an idea of what is this and what is involved?
A: Basically Engagement Marketing is using “Social Media” to speak to your customer or membership base about information you want to share.
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From the Industry
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| From BizBash: 8 Ways Brands Are Using Virtual Technology at Events
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By: Mitra Sorrells for BizBash
See how this emerging technology is being used at trade shows, product launches, and other events.
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From Meetings.net: Transform Your Meetings with These 10 Productivity Hacks
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By: Sue Pelletier for Meetings.net
We all go to meetings—a lot of meetings. But even meeting planning meetings can be less productive than everyone would like.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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Event-Specific Sponsorship Opportunities
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- 2017 Spring Board Retreat (Venue)
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Chapter News / Upcoming Partner Events
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| Monthly Renewal Drawing |
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Are you up for renewal this month? Renew your MPI membership before the end of September and you will be entered into a drawing for one of THREE great prizes. The winner will pick one! Renew today!
- 6 month extended membership
- Complimentary CMP Study Kit (valued at $312)
- Receive $200 off any MPI Professional Development Certificate Program
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Fall Leadership Day
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Imperial Lamian - Chicago, IL
Invite Only
Signature Luncheon
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
InterContinental - Chicago, IL
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Membership Grant Application
Due: October 15, 2016
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MPI-CAC CAREER CENTER
CHECK OUT NEW JOB POSTINGS HERE!
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THANK YOU!
Members of the Fall Knowledge Share Committee
Brooke Weidman, Co-Chair
W Hotels of Chicago
Linsday Woike, Co-Chair
American College of Healthcare Executives
Rebecca DeLuca, Vice President of Education
Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority
Colette Apke, Director
ANS
Grace Geronimo
KPMG
Maxwell Herbert
JB Training Solutions
Lisa Houswerth
SBR Events
Jennifer Kelly
BCD Meetings & Events
Devin Lindsey
Experient
Mallory Mondloch
Pinstripes
Emily Piotrowski
CNA Insurance
Justine Radies
CNA
Adrianna Rak
The WIT Hotel
Ollivette Scott
David Michael Productions
Nathaniel Stockman
iacono
Meredith Wald
JLL
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MPI MEMBER CARE
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