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Using Gamification As A Crowdsource Channel To Improve The Conference Experience

Gamification is catching more attention in conference and expo circles. Typically, conference organizers will create a game within the context of an event to increase attendee exposure to a product or service. Gamification is often used to shine a light on sponsors and exhibitors. Things like “Visit these exhibitors and get your passport stamped for a … [Read more…]

Visual Social Media Rules! Tips To Leverage Visual Social Media [Infographic]

We dream in images. We think in images. We speak in images. Images are the currency of our brains. Is it any wonder that we are drawn to visual social media? Take a look at this infographic from SociallySorted.com What tips would you add to this list about using visuals in social media? Why do … [Read more…]

Now Proven! Using Twitter At Conferences Increases Attendee Engagement

It’s official! Research now shows that when people use Twitter during classes, they are more engaged and learn more. We can now stop debating the issue. And all the naysayers who find Twitter use during an education session distracting can stop their diatribes against Twitter. The proof is in the Twitteracy (Twitter-literacy). Twitteracy: Tweeting Improves … [Read more…]

Social Media And Events Continue To Grow: 2012 Research

Marketers still place a high value on social media. 83% of marketers surveyed by Social Media Examiner indicate that social media is important to their business. 73% of event organizers surveyed by Amiando indicate that social media is important to their conferences, events and meetings. Clearly social media is a fad that’s gone rad and … [Read more…]

Comparing Users Activities On Social Networking Sites

  It’s sometimes tough to keep up with the daily growing user numbers of many social networks. How many people are on Facebook now? And how many users does Pinterest have? What about the number of women on Twitter? This infographic from Go-Gulf.com shares the latest facts and figures about the users of the top … [Read more…]