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🛑STOP IT 🛑 Sometime last year, I had the privilege of hosting a hybrid event at the UN House in Nigeria, with participants also joining from New York. My role was to coordinate everything smoothly, up to the point where we were supposed to connect virtually to the main event. And guess what? The network went AWOL! I was signaled from the backend that we were having difficulties connecting. In front of me was a room full of over 40 brilliant young women and stakeholders, all seated with high expectations for an impactful conference. The next 4hours plus was dependent on me! There was no way the event could just come to a halt, so I had to think fast. Right there, I filled in the agenda and created activities on the spot to keep the momentum going! The entire team held their breath, but yes, the event turned out successful! I received fantastic feedback and made incredible connections from that experience! It taught me one thing: Every event has a purpose, and every attendee is a stakeholder in that goal. The moment you lose their attention, the chances of achieving your objective fade, leaving both the organizers and the attendees disappointed. Let me give you 4 reasons why you need The Excellent Compere (Renny Mo) and not just anyone: 1. Audience Engagement: A professional host knows how to capture and maintain your audience's attention, ensuring no one zones out or gets distracted. 2. Energy and Flow: They bring energy and a sense of rhythm to your event, making sure transitions between segments are seamless and engaging. 3. Crisis Management: When something goes wrong, a skilled compere can handle unexpected situations with grace, keeping the audience calm and focused. 4. Clarity and Focus: A professional host ensures the core objectives of the event are communicated clearly, helping you achieve the desired impact. Have you ever sat through an event where your body was present, but your mind had already checked out? #EventPlanning #EventHost #EventManagement #ProfessionalCompere #HybridEvents #EventSuccess #AudienceEngagement #EventFlow #CrisisManagement #CorporateEvents #SeamlessEvents #EventObjectives #PublicSpeaking #ConferenceHost #EngageYourAudience

What does a tall brunette and a short blonde have in common? We co-host the most talked about networking events in London: The London Collective And guess what? Tickets for our January 23rd event at the stunning Marylebone Hotel went on sale on Monday, and we’re already over 60% sold out 😱 (Yes, these events always sell out!) Wondering what makes these events so extra? Let me give you the rundown: 🏨 Venue: A bougie setting in the heart of Marylebone. 👩💼 Guests: 100 of the sharpest CEOs and leaders in the room. 🍲 Food: Canapés you’ll actually want seconds of. 🍸 Drinks: Premium pours to toast new connections. 🎤 Speaker: The brilliant Matt Roberts from Matthew Olivers. 🎁 Goodie bags: Because who doesn’t love a little swag? 🤝 Purpose: Start 2025 your way—with new relationships and fresh opportunities. These aren’t just networking events; they’re an experience. Think high-energy, high-value, and (dare we say it) a little bougie 💅 So, are you ready to kick off 2025 in style? We are. And we’re doing it with more connections, more deals, and a little extra sparkle. ‼️ Don’t wait—grab your ticket here before they’re gone ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ekquGa7p.

There are a lot of events out there to attend. This month alone, I know of half a dozen that various industries are hosting 😅 So, when hosting your own event, it’s more important than ever to stand out. At Peake Media, we work our tails off to make our events unique. The key differences in what we do? Well, I can sum it up in four points: 1. Using the Collective 🗣️ We don’t have our attendees talked at. Instead, we bring together attendees and our sponsor partners to discuss industry topics. They are presented with case studies and questions to work through at their tables, using their experiences, education and collaboration to further the industry. 2. Come On In, Sponsors 🤝 Our vendor partners make our event possible, so we treat them as such. They are involved in meals, roundtables and all activities. They are our guests as well. We don’t separate sponsors and attendees. Instead, we see incredible value in bringing them together to benefit the industry. 3. A Wow Experience 🤩 We know everyone at our events has a lot going on. That’s why we host them at 4- and 5-star resorts so they can relax in luxury and rejuvenate to go back to changing the world. One-of-a-kind experiences — from meeting a real-life longhorn to taking a tour into the Sonoran Desert — provides the perfect escape We want them leaving refreshed and ready to take on their daily tasks. 4. Deep Connections 🛜 It’s more than networking — it’s about building life-long friendships with attendees and sponsors. When you have an incredible experience with someone, you’ll always have that connection to fall back on. People make the world go round, so why not connect others who can help you learn and grow? Everything we do — from shared meals to hilarious team-building activities — is designed to foster long-lasting connections. I’d love to know: When you attend an event, what makes it a “wow” for you? #peakemedia #peakemediaevents #eventplanning

Best Ice-breakers to open your in-person community events with. The beginning of any in-person event is a pivotal moment. It's when attendees are just starting to get comfortable and open up to connecting with new people. Using the right ice-breakers can be the secret sauce for creating an engaging, community-driven event experience. Here's why the right kind of ice-breakers in the beginning are essential: - They help people feel comfortable opening up. A well-chosen prompt gives attendees an easy way to share a bit about themselves. - They encourage deeper, more meaningful interactions. When people have an opportunity to share authentically, it lays the groundwork for creating deeper connections. - They set the tone for the entire event. Memorable icebreakers leave a lasting positive impression and keep people energized. Here are some of my favorite ice-breaker prompts to add to the beginning of an event: - What’s your intention for attending this experience? - What’s a rose, bud and thorn in your life right now? - What’s something you’re grateful for? - If you really knew me, you would know (share 3x if you want to go deeper) The right icebreakers can truly transform your event from OK to unforgettable. Start your event off on the right foot by giving attendees a fun, engaging way to get to know each other. #community #communityevents #communitybuilder #inpersonevents #icebreakers #teambuilding

When you see an event you want to attend, do you: A. Book it straight away B. Think, ‘I will book it nearer the time’ C. Leave it until the 11th hour when you realise it’s less than a week away As an event organiser, I love the A people. But as an event-goer, I’m more of a B person. I understand the thought process, but sometimes by waiting too long, I almost convince myself out of it: ‘Can I really justify taking a whole day out?’ I will have so much to catch up on the next day’ ‘I’m not going to meet any new community members’ This was me with the Community-led World Summit. And I think it’s the same for many agency owners considering the AGENCYNOMICS Big Event 2024: ‘If I’m in a room full of agency owners, where is the potential for new business?’ ‘I should be spending the day working on things in my agency’ ‘How can I justify a full day away from the team?’ The thing is, when we get stuck in this mindset, we miss out! We miss out on networking with people who 💯 get where we are at, what we are doing, and can listen, support, advise, and inspire. We miss out on taking a step back from everything, giving ourselves that essential space to think, learn, talk, and build relationships—relationships that often turn out to be key to both our growth and well-being. So tomorrow, I will be taking that time out. Turning up fully present, ready to engage, listen, make new connections (Give me a shout if you’re also attending!) and enhance current ones (looking at you especially, Nicola Earle 😊) And if you’re an agency owner, why don’t you commit to doing the same at the Agencynomics Big Event in September? Early bird tickets here: https://lnkd.in/guQ6serD Never underestimate the power of your peers! #ProfessionalDevelopment #AgencyLife #PersonalGrowth #IndustryEvents #BuildingCommunity

💬 "Thank you so much for this awesome experience." 💬 "Probably one of the best events I've attended." 💬"Thank you for the great event - it helped me reframe the way I was feeling and my mindset for the weekend in a positive way." These are some of the comments I've received recently about our #culturefirst gatherings. There is something unique about the way we host these community-led events. I want to hear what you all think. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠? I think somethings that make us unique are: 1️⃣ We start with a clear purpose and principles at every gathering 2️⃣ We follow a framework (welcome / connection / work / action / close) and make plenty of time for intentional connection relating to topic - not just a half-assed ice breaker. 3️⃣ We ask people NOT to solicit and to genuinely connect as humans first. If that connection leads to doing business outside the gathering, cool! Hard core networking is not the purpose of the gatherings. Now I want to hear from you all. What do you think are the key elements of our Culture First events? ——— 👋Hi, have we met? I am the community manager for the Culture First chapters community. 💪 I help our volunteer chapter leads design inspiring experiences and events related to co-creating a better world of work. 💌Join the discussion by joining our community at chapters.culturefirst.com #experiencedesign #facilitation

Group and event organisers, listen up!  You've done the hard work of planning and hosting a successful event, but what happens next?  Don't let your efforts go to waste by letting attendees slip through the cracks. T This is where YAKKA comes in – we not only help you set up your event, we help you stay connected with your audience after the event.  With YAKKA, you can:  - Send personalised messages to attendees - Share exclusive content and updates - Collect valuable feedback and insights - Encourage re-attendance and build loyalty  Think of it as your virtual event concierge, helping you maintain the momentum and excitement even after everyone goes home.  So, if you're looking to take your post-event communication to the next level, give YAKKA a try and see the difference it can make.  #YAKKAConnect #LocalGatherings #CommunityEvents #InPersonTogether #YAKKAEvents #HybridMeetups #GroupGatherings #SocialiseLocally #ConnectInPerson #EventDiscovery Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash.

Mannerisms at events or conferences !! ✅️Get to the convention early.This helps you to meet the speakers,organizers,sponsors and leaders.lntroduce yourself to them then let the Speakers or panelists know why you chose to attend the event.What you like about them and if they are on social media,just tell them about something you've learnt from them.This makes you connect with them easily. ✅️Wear a smile.Your body language should say,"I'd be easy to talk to".Say something positive to those you meet or just say something positive about the room to break the ice. ✅️Volunteer to help.This leads to relationship building and also visibility. ✅️Participate in sessions.Ask a question.Stand and as you speak,start by thanking the panelists or speakers and be audible.Always remember to give your name,your title or position,Company name and what you do,not forgetting to say,"Why you?".This is good visibility and chances are,someone will want to collaborate with you or do business with you. ✅️Sit with strangers!Don't sit with people you already know.Get to know what they are all about and what they are looking for.Then offer to help them connect with resources and contacts ✅️Look for a reason to introduce people to each other.For example,"Jane,l've got to introduce you to Odhiambo who is a long time friend and a former classmate in high school.He runs a hospital and am sure the two of you can have alot to talk about and probably do something together" ✅️At the end of the conference,if the opportunity allows,stand up and thank the Organisers and briefly share your takeaway.lf you didn't like something about the conference,do not talk about it to the audience but talk to the organiser privately and give positive suggestions ✅️When you leave,remember to thank those you met at the conference then request to meet them at a time and venue of their choice then get to know each other better. Remember to connect with them on their social media. #mannerisms #conderences #Queenofnetworking #Sarahkaringi

As most European families head off for a well-deserved fall break, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on a busy yet incredibly rewarding season of industry events. 💙 Over the past two months, I had the privilege of attending three key events: Brand Licensing Europe in London, MIP Junior, and MIP COM in Cannes. Each event demanded energy and preparation, but the connections and opportunities that came from these experiences have the potential to make a lasting impact. ✨ Attending industry events is no small feat, but with the right approach, the results can resonate long after the final meeting. Here are a few valuable tips to keep in mind: 🔵 Be yourself, stay authentic. Building trust starts with being genuine, which makes for stronger and longer-lasting relationships. 🔵 Preparation is key. The groundwork for successful meetings begins long before the event – connect with your contacts on LinkedIn, send courteous reminders ahead of time, and always come well-prepared. 🔵 Listen more than you talk. Meaningful connections come from truly understanding the other person’s challenges and goals, not just from pitching your own ideas. 🔵 Tailor your approach. Customizing your message for each conversation reflects a deeper understanding of the individual and their business needs. 🔵 Follow up promptly and with purpose. Timely and thoughtful follow-ups not only keep the conversation alive but also show your commitment to potential collaboration. 🔵 Take advantage of post-event opportunities. Even if you didn’t get the chance to meet someone in person, use the post-event buzz to reach out and build new connections virtually. If you're attending any upcoming events, I hope these tips help you make the most of them! And if we didn’t get a chance to connect this autumn, feel free to reach out to me at simona@nellyjellyworld.com! 📧

🌟 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲: 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 🌟 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲? 💕🎬 Love Actually weaves together multiple stories of connection and love. In event planning, creating an agenda where one topic connects to the next, space is built for networking, and connections can form naturally is essential. Whether through interactive sessions, thoughtful activities, or casual mixers, fostering a sense of community and belonging can make your event truly memorable. 🌟 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬? 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬! #EventPlanning #LoveActually #HeartfeltConnections #EventManagement #CommunityBuilding #MemorableEvents