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It’s no secret that social media plays a huge role in event marketing: from galas to summits, to every event in between, it is integral for the engagement and participation of guests and attendees.
But what if you’re looking to promote your services or collaborate with those of another? That’s where the business-oriented LinkedIn comes into play — and no, it’s not just for job searching and postings from business-savvy professionals. You could actually build your network, perhaps adding some additional connections to your guest list app for your future event(s).
According to this article, LinkedIn proves to be pretty valuable in terms of active users:
• Number of new LinkedIn members per second: 2
• Percentage of users that check LinkedIn daily: 40
• Number of LinkedIn interest groups: more than 1.2 million with membership from 1 to 700,000+
Below we’ve listed our Top 9 LinkedIn groups that ought to help engage and enlighten #eventprofs:
1. BIZBASH: EVENT PLANNERS GATHER
(51+k members) This features highlights not only from the event industry powerhouse’s site, but from fellow event professionals working worldwide.
2. EVENT MANAGERS
(82+k members) Even though we’d love to get their logo into our new Badge Editor, this group promotes some great events and discussions happening worldwide.
3. EVENT INDUSTRY NEWS
(4+k members) A more intimate group and more exclusivity, connect with a number of event professionals from the UK. (Don’t forget to follow up with articles and discussions on Twitter!)
4. EVENT PEEPS: FOR LIVE EVENT INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS MANAGERS
(121+k members) Talk about live and real-time! Don’t be fooled by the casual name/title: there are tons of great data and tips posted with frequency.
5. I-MEET: THE WORLDWIDE BUSINESS COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE WHO PLAN MEETINGS & EVENTS
(13+k members) Geared towards event industry professionals and DMCs that work around the world, this group is especially ideal for those looking for insight when it comes to planning or attending an event that requires travel.
6. WHO’S WHO IN EVENTS
(88+k members) Communicate and exchange ideas from a talented network of event professionals, like event “gurus,” travel and tourism boards, and high profile event coordinating teams.
7. WHO’S WHO IN EVENTS
(88+k members) Communicate and exchange ideas from a talented network of event professionals.
8. EVENT PLANNING & EVENT MANAGEMENT: THE 1ST GROUP FOR EVENT PROFESSIONALS
(243+k members) This is the grandaddy of all goups (and the first), managed by the great Julius Solaris of the Event Manager Blog. It is TOP for event industry trends and informative content.
Some groups also feature subgroups that pertain to a more specific industry topic, and this is our 9th choice:
9. I AM LOOKING FOR… EVENT RECOMMENDATIONS, SUGGESTIONS, VENUES & SUPPLIERS
(3+k members) Looking for an event management app? You’ve come to the right place! As stated, this is a subgroup from the group listed above, and is quite useful for those looking to connect with other suppliers and vendors.
Be sure to check out fellow member bios, group statistics, comment, and participate in active discussions and questions. Many of these groups are private and may require permission to access and participate in discussion threads.
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