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Reasons to Run a Team Building Event #3… Networking! Corporate events aren't just about business agendas and presentations and neither are team building events (just) about fun and games. Both are excellent networking opportunities. Invite your extended network to one of our ‘netwalking’ events and grab the chance to get to know suppliers / clients / partners outside the meeting room and beyond the business chat. Out in nature, our netwalks get the blood pumping, the energy rising and the conversation flowing. It’s the perfect setting for forging meaningful connections. Let the pressures of the office (and the calories) melt away!

Attending a Conference Expo is more than just a chance to pick up free swag. As an attendee, if you are fully engaged in the Expo, it is a chance to learn more about business partners’ services and products. Associations are always in need of services to address operational needs or special projects. Expo’s provide the manager with the opportunity to ‘interview’ in a casual setting. Plus, you get feedback from other managers on their thoughts around a business partner’s services. Planning ahead for future needs and finding out what new services there might be that would benefit the community is a win-win! With all of the upcoming Expo’s happening across the country, managers should plan ahead to identify which business partners they want to engage with and learn valuable information as part of their networking efforts. #networkingopportunity #engagement

Reasons to Run a Team Building Event #3… Networking! Corporate events aren't just about business agendas and presentations and neither are team building events (just) about fun and games. Both are excellent networking opportunities. Invite your extended network to one of our ‘netwalking’ events and grab the chance to get to know suppliers / clients / partners outside the meeting room and beyond the business chat. Out in nature, our netwalks get the blood pumping, the energy rising and the conversation flowing. It’s the perfect setting for forging meaningful connections. Let the pressures of the office (and the calories) melt away!

#TopTipTuesday: Last week, our Pippa and Jo attended the Highways UK event at the NEC in Birmingham. Taking part in industry events is important to learn, connect and grow your network! Here are our Pipster top tips for getting the best out of these opportunities:   ✅ Find out about new products and innovations – talk to suppliers, take leaflets, look at websites and share this information with your clients to broaden their knowledge  ✅ Meet with colleagues, clients and peers – strengthen your existing relationships  ✅ Be brave and make new contacts – connect with them on LinkedIn to expand your professional network!  ✅ Engage with potential clients – there may be new work opportunities for you  ✅ Switch off your phone and laptop – engage with people face to face!  ✅ Stay energised and hydrated – these events can be tiring and intense – take regular rest breaks to ensure you can make the most of the day!  ✅ Share what you learned with your team – new connections, technologies, products, businesses, opportunities – your key takeaways…and follow up your event with some social media coverage, read leaflets, and connect with new people while it’s all still fresh!     #PipsterSolutions #HighwaysUK #IndustryInnovation

🌟 Post-event engagement is all about keeping the conversation going after an event! It involves connecting with attendees, sharing insights, and fostering relationships to maximize the value of your experience. By continuing the dialogue, you can enhance networking opportunities and collaboration. Let’s stay engaged! #PostEventEngagement #Networking #CommunityBuilding #ContinuedLearning #EventSuccess #StayConnected

Elevate your networking skills at events by proactively supporting hosts. Take charge of tasks like organizing jackets and capturing memorable moments through photos—small efforts that leave a lasting impact. Watch this video to see how you can showcase your team spirit and enhance your presence at gatherings. It's the little details that make a big difference! #NetworkingPro #EventHelper #NetworkingTips

Virtual events have a key role to play in community building, especially at the start, but they have to be done right. During the pandemic, many of us came to think of virtual events as 8-hour slogs in front of the computer that attempt and fail to recapture an in-person experience. That's the wrong way to approach virtual events. Virtual events are not a substitute for in-person events; the are a supplement to in-person events. Think of small, satellite virtual experiences throughout the year to keep your community engaged. I love this list of virtual event tips from Kristen Koenig and Jay Schwedelson. Lots of great advice here! https://lnkd.in/gQ3aTnNE #virtualevents #eventproduction #communitybuilding

Deeper dive into my key takes from the Next-Gen Engagement Strategy Summit earlier this month. It was a real eye opener not only from a business perspective, but as a dad of two trying to understand, engage and raise the next generation. #wearemeat #eventagency #eventplanning #eventstrategies #nextgen #corporateevents

Imagine stepping into the shoes of another event pro at our next conference. Networking through role swapping isn't just about seeing how others work; it's about sharing experiences and finding collaborative solutions to common problems. This hands-on approach not only broadens your understanding but also strengthens your network. Connect with fellow ILEA Chicago members and prospective members and broaden your skillset by experiencing the event world through their eyes. #businessnetworking #networking #networkingtips #businessprofessional #eventprofs #networkingsuccess

Conversations are the best way to build understanding and trust with your prospects. Still, getting a prospect to attend a one-to-one meeting or an in-person event can be difficult early in the business relationship. Virtual events are a great way to start conversations that lead to sales. You can set the stage for conversation when you create an environment that is more like a fireside chat than a monologue or formal presentation. Welcome your guests like you would if they arrived at your home for a backyard campfire. Lead the conversation with the topics that mean the most to them. Make the conversation about them. Demonstrate that you know their pain points and are there to help. On April 24th, we'll be talking about the power of virtual events in building your IT business. Come sit around our campfire and see how it's done! :) Register now: https://lnkd.in/gydydpmW Daystar New Media now offers digital marketing strategy and services for IT companies. Virtual event management is one of our offerings. #VirtualEventMarketing #DaystarNewMedia