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#LAstory: How Discover Los Angeles Won Instagram

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The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board’s recent ad campaign “What’s Your L.A. ” got a lot of traction on social media. According to Skift , the campaign generated 25 million organic social media impressions, half of which were driven directly by the influencers. The secret?

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Daily Buzz: Are You Maximizing Social Media at Events?

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More than 95 percent of planners use social media for marketing purposes, according to a recent survey, but underutilize other areas where the technology could shine. As a meeting planner, you know the potential that social media holds for events. The post Daily Buzz: Are You Maximizing Social Media at Events?

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Golden State collaboration: CAI California chapters discuss year ahead

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and president of the CAI Greater Los Angeles Chapter. “We Part of that includes upholding a diverse and inclusive board, handling social media discourse with care, and resolving conflict productively. We forged a deeper understanding of each region’s needs and an authentic call for collaboration.

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How a Local Restaurant Association Is Making Taco Tuesday for Everyone

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That’s part of our agenda here, is to really illuminate the Orange County restaurant industry, which can be challenging when you’re sandwiched between Los Angeles and San Diego,” Waitt said. The post How a Local Restaurant Association Is Making Taco Tuesday for Everyone appeared first on Associations Now.

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Lunchtime Links: The Shelf Life of Social Media Trends

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The cat craze of 2013, as social media trends go, has clocked out. The social media cat craze is so yesterday—as are the plethora of internet trends that go out as quickly as they come in. Why your social media know-how needs constant refreshing, and more, in today’s Lunchtime Links. Be really nice to them.

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Social Media Roundup: Fresh Updates Now Playing on Google+

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In an attempt to increase user count—and level the social network playing field—Google+ is pulling fresh tricks from up its sleeve. The details, and more, in today’s Social Media Roundup: Google+ wants you. Follow the leader: Google+ is staking its spot on the VIP list of social network sites. ht @TahiraCreates ).

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Social Media Roundup: Starting an Event Planning Company? Read This First

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Some thoughts in today’s Social Media Roundup: For Budding Entrepreneurs. The list has something for globetrotters (the Alila Jabal Akhdar in Oman might catch your eye) and those looking to stay closer to home (Ace Hotel’s new Los Angeles location , opening in the city’s historic United Artists building this month).