John Marenzana
Central Falls, Rhode Island, United States
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Are you worried that your meeting and presentation investments aren't fully leveraged?…
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Here's how you can integrate feedback into your event planning process.
Collecting pre-event audience insights is critical to framing the most effective presentation. Analyze Audience Expectations: Enhancing Engagement and Retention 1. Identify Audience Perspective & Issues - Use pre-event survey feedback to uncover common themes. 2. Prioritize Most Critical Expectations - Address the key issues to enhance the overall experience. 3. Align Presentation Message with Audience Expectations - Ensure your event meets cognitive needs and messages resonate with audience. 4. Optimize Engagement - Improve audience engagement through targeted tools (polls, in-session surveys, gamification, etc). 5. Foster Innovation - Develop presentations that resonate deeply with your audience.
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Here's how you can incorporate emotional intelligence into Creative Strategy.
Empathy mapping aligns perfectly with the audience-centric approach we champion at Innerslide. By integrating this tool into our creative strategy, we've been able to craft engaging slide content that not only captures attention but also significantly boosts retention. This method allows us to delve deep into audience analysis, understanding the cognitive and emotional journey of our viewers. It's not just about presenting information; it's about weaving it into a narrative that speaks directly to the audience's needs and emotions. This innovative solution has transformed our presentations into memorable experiences that resonate on a deeper level.
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How can you incentivize customers to remain loyal to your brand?
I ascribe to a delicate balance between “reward” for engagement and participants’ value contribution. Whether group presentations or cohort-based, online learning, consider authentic ways to reward. Genuine gamification tools are powerful! Clear intention of the reward’s role is vital. We’re all savvy professionals so let’s support meaningful outcomes with transparency. If rewards are attached to “connecting-the-dots”, best practices prevail: state intent and rationale for using.
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You're planning a company event. What virtual team building activities will engage your team?
While it’s important that *presenters* know their presentation goals, it’s VITAL for desired outcomes to start with truly *knowing the audience*. What are their needs, expectations, biases, topic knowledge, demographics, and satisfying audiences’ (often unspoken) W.I.I.F.M. mindset. Consider using a pre-presentation survey to sample audience sentiment, or small focus group research. Presentations can then be framed and shaped to deliver high impact messaging. This is better accomplished by audience-centric versus our traditional presenter-centric presentations.
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Content ideation is easier with a process... (Use these 6-proven methods to get ideas) If you're struggling with LinkedIn content ideas. You’re not…
Content ideation is easier with a process... (Use these 6-proven methods to get ideas) If you're struggling with LinkedIn content ideas. You’re not…
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Elevate your leadership game from the comfort of your screen! Virtual meetings are fantastic opportunities to showcase your leadership skills. Shift…
Elevate your leadership game from the comfort of your screen! Virtual meetings are fantastic opportunities to showcase your leadership skills. Shift…
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Experience
Education
Volunteer Experience
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Brand Specialist
Encore Palm Beach County
- 2 years 4 months
Economic Empowerment
Designed and implemented a social media engagement and growth plan for this non-profit group.
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Secretary
Central Falls Planning Board
- Present 2 years 6 months
Social Services
Projects
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Facility & Event Management
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• Hospitality, culinary and concierge-level services for hotels and conference centers
• Customer-centric hospitality and operations
• Hands-on experience: events and meeting facility management, food preparation and elegant service
• High-end concierge service staff for global law firms: White & Case / Paul Weiss
• 5 Star Concierge Services standards
Facility Management
Conference Centers & Hotels:
JP Morgan Chase / NYC
Anheuser-Busch Resort /…• Hospitality, culinary and concierge-level services for hotels and conference centers
• Customer-centric hospitality and operations
• Hands-on experience: events and meeting facility management, food preparation and elegant service
• High-end concierge service staff for global law firms: White & Case / Paul Weiss
• 5 Star Concierge Services standards
Facility Management
Conference Centers & Hotels:
JP Morgan Chase / NYC
Anheuser-Busch Resort / VA
Educational Testing / NJ
Lighthouse International / NYC
White & Case / New York, NYC
Concierge Center / NYC
Honors & Awards
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Distinguished Service Award
International Association of Conference Center (IACC)
Mel Hosansky Distinguished Service Award for sustained contributions to IACC education.
Organizations
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International Association of Conference Centers
President (Past)
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With our comprehensive Discovery Audit Services, we dive deep into what captivates your stakeholders. By leveraging neuroscience and behavioral…
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