Industry Insights
Articles and interviews designed to inform, inspire, and ignite your passion for community-focused event planning.
Fuse Intensive – A New and Bold Approach to Building Community
Fuse Intensive – A New and Bold Approach to Building Community On September 18th, the first-ever JDC Events Fuse Intensive brought together an array of unique speakers who facilitated highly interactive experiences in a collaborative, workshop-style micro-event, where...
Community Conversation: Claude Molinari
Visit Detroit: Combining Brand with the Destination ExperienceDetroit has seen a remarkable transformation over the past decade, with tens of billions of dollars of investment, a dramatic drop in crime, and the development of an incredible startup ecosystem. In this...
The Evolution of Community Engagement at Heart Rhythm Society
The Evolution of Community Engagement at Heart Rhythm SocietyKen Demith, the Chief Experience Officer at Heart Rhythm Society, describes the strategic journey behind launching HRX, a specialized event designed to nurture early-stage cardiovascular innovations....
How Intentionality Drives Community at TED
How Intentionality Drives Community at TED Fuse founder Jennifer Collins sat down with Monique Ruff-Bell, TED's Chief Program and Strategy Officer, to dive deep into how TED cultivates a community where curiosity and lifelong learning thrive beyond the typical B2B...
Foundations
The basics to help you start infusing community-driven principles into event design and marketing.
Designing Events for Community: Lessons from IMEX America 2023
When planning your next event, consider these tips inspired by our experience at IMEX America 2023. Learn more.
The Business Case for Community Thinking
The Business Case for Community ThinkingBy Catherine Dorrough Historically, event planners have focused most of their attention on delivering flawless onsite experiences, leaving no detail unaccounted for. While pulling off a complex event is no small feat, the strategies that underpin events are evolving, and the definition of “success” is...
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....
Fuse Forward
Actionable advice delivered through “how to” video interviews and articles with event and community professionals.
How Intentionality Drives Community at TED
How Intentionality Drives Community at TED Fuse founder...
How CVBs Build Community
Discover how VISIT Milwaukee champions community-building, partnering with event planners to showcase local, unforgettable experiences.
Beyond The Room – The Four Phases of Community
Learn how event planners can create transformative experiences that foster vibrant communities that remain connected, engaged, and actively participating together long after the event has ended.
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....