| In This Issue: June 19, 2013 |
- 7 Ideas for Meeting Planners on Improving Your Millennials’ Event Experience
- Fireside e-Chats: Social Media & Mobile Apps
- Ask the Expert: Multi-Generational Messaging
- An Interview with the Panelists of the Industry Xchange: The unlimited possibility of meetings
- And the Winner is...
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Chapter News
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| Pace of Change Theory: Multi-Generational Messaging |
| 7 Ideas for Meeting Planners on Improving Millenials' Event Experience |
By: Barbara Rozgonyi - CoryWest Media
If you’re marketing to Millennials, then you’ll want to get to know them better. Get insights from a recent global study and seven ideas on how to reach and engage Millennials in meaningful ways.
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| Fireside e-Chats: Social Media & Mobile Apps |
By: Selvis Morales - International Society for Stem Cell Research
MPI-CAC sits down with longtime member and app fanatic, Dahlia El Gazzar from DAHLIA+, the creator for Wine + Apps, social sessions for event professionals., and whoShe just recently launched The Meeting Pool, the event professionals go-to source for all things event tech, to divulge some helpful tips we can all use the next time we find ourselves scrolling through our social media sites - even if it’s during work!
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| Do You Know How to Communicate Generationally? |
By: Ted Miller, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP - Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Effective communication across the generations is increasingly different with the introduction of so many new mediums. When you communicate it is just as important to know how to communicate not just in the message but in how the message will be understood.
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| Chapter Events: Looking Ahead & Back |
| An Interview with the Panelists of the Industry Xchange: The unlimited possibility of meetings |
By: MPI Chicago Area Chapter
The Industry XChange event at Navy Pier on Wednesday, July 10th is an industry collaboration to discuss trends in the meetings and events industry. This unique program kicks off with a high-powered panel discussing industry trends, followed by a second panel that explores the impact to meeting professionals. Industry heavy weights will share their perspectives about the short-term and long-term future of our industry.
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And the Winner is...
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By: Jaime Paton - HIMSS
On Monday, June 10, 2013 at the beautiful historic Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile the Chicago Area Chapter of MPI rolled out the red carpet for its’ rising stars in a night to remember! The 2013 Annual Awards Recognition Gala was full of excitement, lively music, comedy, heartfelt messaging and buzzing with enthusiasm as we toasted the amazing efforts and dedication of our members over the past year. We would like to congratulate the following members and suppliers on their well-deserved awards!
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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| 2013-14 Sponsorship Packages Offer Year-Long Exposure |
Do you want to build brand awareness for your company? Would you like a marketing partner that can guarantee a full-year of exposure? Then search no further. The new MPI-CAC cash sponsorship program provides 20 organizations a marketing partnership opportunity. The generous benefits include Event Recognition, Event Registration, MPI Membership and Advertising throughout the 2013-14 program year. The benefits are offered on a first come, first served basis.
Explore the Completely Redesigned Sponsorship Packages for 2013-14 Program Year
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| Host an Upcoming MPI-CAC Event |
Would you like to showcase your Chicago area venue to MPI-CAC members and guests? Please consider hosting an upcoming chapter educational and/or networking event and enjoy sponsorship benefits in addition to the opportunity to demonstrate your venue's capabilities first-hand. We invite you to view and respond to the following RFP's for upcoming chapter events.
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| Chapter News |
Update Your Profile in Time for the 2013-14 Printed Membership Directory
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In July the chapter will be compiling the content for our annual printed membership directory. Take a few minutes now to ensure that your listing is complete and accurate in a few easy steps. As a reminder, you will need to update your profile with the MPI Chicago Area Chapter as well as with MPI International since the two directories are not connected.
View Detailed Instructions for Updating Your Profile
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