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A Pinteresting Idea for Planners

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Julianna Fazio

In the meetings and events industry, three things are always key: organization, planning and inspiration. Before, they existed in idea notebooks, on scribbled lists and corkboards. >>

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Vine: The Newest in Social Media Sharing

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Julianna Fazio

Twitter took a major step toward integrating video into its platform this January with the “Vine” app, which lets users share short clips right in their Twitter feed. Here’s the lowdown on Twitter’s newest feature.

What is Vine? >>

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Getting Connected

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Ada Walton

Look out world, M+E is taking over... okay, not exactly but we have expanded our social reach. It's been a little over a year since I began my position and I've enjoyed finding ways to build a virtual community. One way I've been doing that is good old trial and error. Planners are very busy people and depending on their interest in connectivity, it can be tricky to engage on a daily digital basis. However, we're making ourselves available for whenever you need us! >>

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Spring Event Trends

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Ada Walton

I love spring. The energy to shake up your routine, try new things and welcome the change in weather. I also love how fashion, food and events seem to mirror these changes, making them fun to attend. I've been seeing vibrant linens, menus embracing molecular gastronomy, costume themes inspired by "Game of Thrones" or Steampunk and bright signature cocktails poured from customized sculptures.  >>

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Phone Etiquette Tips

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Ada Walton

I have a confession to make, most days you have to peel me away from my phone. I wake up and fall asleep with it by my side and it comes with me everywhere I go. With exception to the times it needs a charge, I have it when I need it and I know I'm not alone.  >>

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Social Media Security

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Ada Walton

In light of the recent Jeep and Burger King Twitter hacks, my attention has turned to brushing up strategies to keep my accounts safer. Granted, the biggest targets for hacking are large corporations, political figures and celebrities- it's still common for personal and smaller accounts to fall prey.  >>

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Top 10 Green Meeting Apps

By: 
Ada Walton

MeetingApps.com was developed by Kirsten Strand, BSc, CITE, CMM, as an industry specific app directory, app development service and a resource for additional planner needs. >>

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Time Saving Productivity Apps

By: 
Ada Walton

Get into the groove of productivity with six lifestyle-changing apps available for both Android and iPhone.

Todoist (Android, iOS)
Go beyond organization by turning your browser into the ultimate productivity manager. Monitor projects by synchronizing tasks across any device and update offline without waiting. >>

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