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Study the Data, But Eat the Cake—Put the Human Factor Forward

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Confirmation bias is the tendency to place the greatest value on information that supports your pre-existing beliefs. Anchoring bias makes people rely too heavily on the first bit of information they receive. There is only one right answer, to better understand people. And, when you work with people you need to lean on data.

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Are Hybrid Concerts the Future for the Music Industry?

AccelEvents

Travel and tourism, and the hospitality industry have seen devastating declines that have stretched into adjacent entertainment sectors like the music industry. . Artists, labels, and music venues have faced an uphill climb in 2020. Creative Hybrid and Virtual Events From the Music Industry.

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Are Hybrid Concerts the Future for the Music Industry?

AccelEvents

Travel and tourism, and the hospitality industry have seen devastating declines that have stretched into adjacent entertainment sectors like the music industry. . Artists, labels, and music venues have faced an uphill climb in 2020. Creative Hybrid and Virtual Events From the Music Industry.

Music 52
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Is The Future of Conferences in Small Scale Meetings?

The MatrixFiles

With 125 people, the meeting felt intimate and very manageable. I’ve spoken with people who say they are still nervous about attending conferences with thousands of people and I get it. Every time I get on a plane or attend a gathering with a large number of people, I’m taking calculated risks. The venue was lovely.

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Is The Future of Conferences in Small Scale Meetings?

The MatrixFiles

With 125 people, the meeting felt intimate and very manageable. I’ve spoken with people who say they are still nervous about attending conferences with thousands of people and I get it. Every time I get on a plane or attend a gathering with a large number of people, I’m taking calculated risks. The venue was lovely.

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How to Use Storytelling for Nonprofits to Tug Heartstrings and Raise Funds

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For the purposes of our exercise, let’s say our story takes place in India. hint: it’s very helpful if you can make your “character” a specific person/animal or small group of people/animals that you can attach names to). Our goal is to expand our shelter so that we can help more women and children who need an emergency place to stay.

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Bringing Millions of Books to Billions of People: Making the Book Truly Accessible

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

However, as a technology, printed books come with serious challenges for some communities (like blind people) that technology can unlock. First, they are place-based. What if you live in a place without physical books or can’t get to where the books are? Consider the issues with printed books. We can do better!