Hot Takes
Articles and interviews designed to inform, inspire, and ignite your passion for community-focused event planning.
Lighting the Creative Spark to Kickstart Projects
As a Fuse Community Champion and one of the all-around most creative people we know, we tapped Liz Lathan to share her top 7 LinkedIn posts for getting out of your creative rut and planning your 2024 events with energy and enthusiasm.
What’s in Store for 2024? Captivating Attendees – Not Holding them Captive
Our team reflected on key findings from reports by American Express, CEIR, Freeman, Skift, and others to analyze the trends and direction of the industry and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Looking to the Future of Engagement with IAEE’s President & CEO
Fuse Director Shafer Busch caught up with IAEE’s new President and CEO, Marsha Flanagan, to ask about her plans for the future of this influential industry organization – and to see how community-driven concepts fit into her vision.
Crafting a Comprehensive Graphic Design Plan for Knockout Events
Let’s dive into the secret sauce for creating event themes that pop, sizzle, and sparkle, engaging your attendees and leaving your boss handing out high-fives like candy on Halloween.
Foundations
The basics to help you start infusing community-driven principles into event design and marketing.
Notes from the Road: Event Industry Gatherings of 2023 Showcase Community-Infused Experience Design
Notes from the Road: Event Industry Gatherings of 2023 Showcase Community-Infused Experience DesignBy Kara Dao Last month, I hit the road and traversed the country to attend CEMA Summit, Connect Marketplace Minneapolis, and CEIR Predict. As a self-proclaimed extrovert, nothing makes me happier than connecting in-person with old and new friends....
7 Tips for Infusing Community into Event Experiences
7 Tips for Infusing Community into Event ExperiencesBy Team Fuse Infusing a real sense of community into your events should become a standard. Events are all about creating meaningful connections, getting people engaged, and forming lasting relationships. Having a strong community vibe at your events can lead to more loyal attendees, better...
Fuse Forward
Actionable advice delivered through “how to” video interviews and articles with event and community professionals.
Crafting a Comprehensive Graphic Design Plan for Knockout Events
Let’s dive into the secret sauce for creating event themes that pop, sizzle, and sparkle, engaging your attendees and leaving your boss handing out high-fives like candy on Halloween.
Sparking Change: Community-Driven Strategies from Leading Event Marketers
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The Neuroscience of Human Connection
Fuse talked with Matt Johnson PhD, neuroscientist and author of “Branding that Means Business.” Learn more.
Community Catalysts
A Q&A-style deep dive into the minds of industry leaders, including event directors, CMOs and subject matter experts.
Explore cutting-edge strategies from industry leaders with our “Sparking Change” white paper. This in-depth analysis offers insights into the evolving role of community in event marketing, featuring a collection of perspectives and innovative approaches that are reshaping our industry.
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Personal Reflections
First-hand perspectives from our team and other industry professionals, sharing insights on the event industry’s pulse..
Architects of Choice
Architects of ChoiceBy Jennifer D. Collins, Founder, Fuse Editor's Note: This is the first post in what will become an ongoing series of personal reflections on the intersection of events and community. We'll add a new post every month, so check back soon for the next one! From a very young age, we have an inherent need to feel like we fit in....