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This is easily one of my favorite parts of my job - telling stories about how cultural trends unfold on Eventbrite. This is great CNN Business piece by Nathaniel Meyersohn that dives deeper into the rapid growth of book clubs and how Gen Z is putting their own spin on them 📖 CNN: https://lnkd.in/evAnGDXf Take a peek below ⬇ for our full findings that Viviana Wiewall outlines so well!

As we continue to keep a close watch on how cultural trends unfold on Eventbrite, it's really exciting to see how book clubs are taking off, especially with the buzz around Kaia Gerber's new club and BookTok. And it's not just about books and finding new ways to connect with others - Gen Z is also looking for something different from the usual late-night, booze-filled scene. Let's take a closer look: 📈 Eventbrite saw a significant 24% increase in book club events all across the US from 2022 to 2023. 📚 Event organizers are transforming book clubs to provide an inclusive and diverse space for Gen Z audiences, introducing experiences such as queer book clubs, which saw attendance spike by 82% from 2022 to 2023, and silent book clubs, which experienced a 16% rise. Additionally, unique concepts like romance, boozy brunch, and even singles book clubs are also gaining traction. 🗣️ Expanding on this trend, Eventbrite has noticed the rise of what we call "literary socials" – events that mix written and spoken arts with social experiences. These gatherings include poetry slams, poetic jam sessions, and evening running routes inspired by literature (Chicagoans, make sure to check out Read & Run Chicago's awesome events). Below is a great CNN Business piece that dives deeper into the rapid growth of book clubs and how Gen Z is putting their own spin on them. Kudos to Megan Phelps for working on this and many thanks to Nathaniel Meyersohn for the opportunity to be featured! CNN: https://lnkd.in/evAnGDXf #eventbrite #trends #bookclubs #events #press

When you’re running your own business, and you’re busy, and there’s only you to do EVERYTHING, networking can feel like an extravagance. Justifying hours out of the business every month, just for a chat and a coffee? But, done well, networking is so much more than that. It’s about connections, collaboration, community. About meeting likeminded people and knowing you’re not alone. About learning from others and passing on your own expertise. So, even if you’re busy, it’s worth taking the time out to network. Not only will it help you build your businesses and be more visible, it can be fun too - even if you’re not a ‘networking person’. With the range of events out there, I can pretty much guarantee you’ll be able to find something that suits you. This month I’ll be at my usual The Athena Network and ScreenPop (where I'm presenting!) events but I’m also visiting the FAB Business Club for female solopreneurs with gumption this morning and the Blue Stockings Womens Network next week.  If you fancy joining me at any of them, let me know. #networking #FreelanceCopywriter #Visibility ---------------------------- Hi, I'm Kate. I keep growing businesses visible with PR and content strategies that work, and online and offline copy that your customers want to read and can't help but share. If you know you need to improve your content but you: 🤯 Feel overwhelmed with choosing the right platforms and subject matter ⏳ Don't have the time to put out the regular blogs, news stories or features you'd like to 🚀 Want to explore how quality copy can drive leads and boost your business... ...message me and let's talk.

My Women Network! Last night I attended HerCourage Business Network and learnt practical tips on Integrated marketing for my business from Liliane Lye & gained more knowledge about Art Therapy from Amanda Chen-Lee, AthR. as I am considering this for my child. Let’s talk about how we network today. I was doing a search on networking styles and the following resonated with me. What is your style? Feel free to share in comments pls? 🔑 "Connect with intention: Don't just collect connections, build meaningful relationships." 🔑 "Be authentic: Your network wants to know the real you, not a scripted version." 🔑 "Listen more than you talk: Ask questions and genuinely care about others' experiences." 🔑 "Follow up: Don't let connections go cold - check in and show you value their time." 🔑 "Be clear about your goals: Let your network know how they can support you." 🔑 "Pay it forward: Help others without expecting anything in return - it comes full circle!" ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ I help PMEBs manage their Financial Freedom Account & personal financial risk so they have time & freedom to pursue what truly matters. ☕️ Let’s chat and connect. DM me! 🗓️ Join my telegram channel to stay in touch and receive exclusive invitation to lifestyle events & webinars! Link in comment!

THE AWARD PROCESS Our award events are divided into THREE areas: Location, Industry and Founder Stories. Location and Industry awards are driven by a nomination process through online voting. The female founders with the highest votes will reach the final stage where the winner will be announced at the awards event. Once the finalists have been announced, the winner will be chosen by a set of panelist’s. Voting can only be completed via our website platform. The Founder Stories awards allow female founders to nominate themselves by sharing their story indicating why their business should win their chosen award. Businesses are able to apply to as many awards as suited to their business structure. We understand some businesses can take multiple forms and would like to acknowledge this. Judges will process each award application and select the winner who will be announced at the award ceremony. Applications for these awards can be submitted via the website platform. Finalists will be notified via email before announcing on our social media platforms. The voting process will open 4 months prior to each country’s award ceremony.

OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING! It’s Time to Celebrate. We invite you to join us July 25, 2024 at 6:00pm as we celebrate and welcome the new space to the community. Join us we welcome our new members, introduce our partners and share about all of the amazing opportunities taking place at this location. EXCITING NEWS! Memberships are NOW AVAILABLE. Explore all of the membership levels by visiting our MEMBERSHIP page to see which plan is right for you. Become an inaugural member of the innovation center. Now through July 20th all paid memberships will receive (1) one complimentary month of membership after your initial sign up. If you would like additional information regarding our memberships, please reach out to us and we would be happy to connect with you. OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT! Of course the fun does not stop there. There are several ways to connect and engage with us. Check out some options below: Become a community member. This membership level is offered at no cost, but keeps you connected to the latest updates and activities happening at the innovation center. Join our mailing list. Host an event. If you would like to host your event at the SDFP Innovation Center, email us at: [email protected]. Need to reserve our conference room or daily private office? Reach out to us! We would love to have you. [email protected]. CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIALS! We would love to connect with you via our social media platforms. While you are there, GIVE US A SHOUT! @sdfp_inc #iamdw #blackpress

We often say people trust people, and authenticity and trust are integral to a brand's reputation today. In this post, we share tips on how to work with a personal brand and build trust with the target audience on social media: 1. Optimize your profile. Make it clear and interesting. Add a current photo and description that reflects your skills and expertise. 2. Create valuable content. Share experiences, tips, and insights. Address the comments, share unsuccessful cases, and try to show an accurate picture rather than an ideal one. 3. Build your expertise, learn and share essential resources. 4. Engage with the community. Be active, reply to comments, communicate with your colleagues and support their achievements. 5. Be systematic. Any work with a reputation requires consistency. As you understand your purpose and the value you can bring to the community, ideas for posts and inspiration to share with colleagues will emerge.

AGREE OR DISAGREE… IT IS ESSENTIAL TO SURROUND YOURSELF WITH LIKE-MINDED SOULS AND POSITIVE ENERGY! If you agree, keep reading… because I want you to imagine this... ➡️ You walk into a room. No, wait, you don’t walk. You STRUT cos you know it’s going to be a kick-ass day, and you are buzzing with excitement! You know that the energy in this room is going to be on🔥and it’s definitely a day you don’t need a ☕ (but you grab one anyway because it's free 😉) 💗 For this day, you are going to be surrounded by like-minded souls who share your fire, your ambition, your drive. They want to support you and share ideas with you! The excitement, the possibility, the magic of connection. And this is just a little bit of the event! Because it is not just an event involving value-packed content but an EXPERIENCE… It is the chance for connection, fun, inspiration, and finally giving yourself a break from the laptop to step back and think about the bigger picture 💫#LifeByDesign And here’s some of the reasons people have already purchased their ticket 🎟️ 💬 "I love the opportunity to connect with other like-minded women; it makes me feel motivated. I’m excited to bring home the experience and energy and inject this back into my business, continuing the momentum of the day!" 💬 "Mindset is my thing. Learning new outlooks, gaining knowledge from others, networking in a new industry… it will be amazing." 💬 "Meet Alice and other like-minded people. Be inspired by others." Don't let this opportunity slip through your fingertips because I am only in the UK once this year, and this is the only in-person event I am doing!!! 🎟️CLICK HERE FOR YOUR TICKET 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/gmY8CFUS Alice x 💕 “Life by Design” In-person event 📅 Monday 10 June ⏰ 10am – 5.30pm 🌍 Tooting Bec, London (right opposite the station for convenience)

As you look for new ways to provide greater value for your association’s members, it can help to understand what’s most important to members today. Part of the 2023 Association Trends Study by Community Brands dives into the viewpoints of members of professional membership organizations to help understand what members want and need in today’s world. Explore the finding here: https://hubs.la/Q02HtMl60

New post at The Research Whisperer by Wade Kelly - good, practical insights into what makes a successful public event: "Recently, I attended two university-led events on two consecutive nights, both put on by major universities in Melbourne, Australia. The difference was chalk and cheese. The free event was engaging and impressive, while the paid event failed on many fronts. This got me reflecting on what we can do to create better events that engage community audiences deeply." - Kelly Exec summary: Think of your audience, then think of your audience some more. https://lnkd.in/gma8b9YP