2. Malcolm Gladwell apologized onstage and received a standing ovation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
For most of us, it\u2019s hard to admit when we\u2019re wrong. But if you\u2019re in the public eye as a speaker, an author, and a renowned thought leader on human nature, that challenge gets a lot more complicated. Malcolm Gladwell<\/a> recently stood on stage at TEDNext and apologized for the views he wrote in his 2000 book \u201cThe Tipping Point.\u201d As he ended his talk with \u201cI\u2019m sorry,\u201d the room erupted in applause. Read three takeaways on how he got it so right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This time of year is always a great reminder of the importance of gratitude. For event organizers, making your attendees feel your appreciation throughout the event and beyond can be the difference between a lasting, memorable impression and one that fizzles out without making much of an impact. In this piece from Meeting Planners International<\/a>, read how automation, personalization, creativity, and data can empower you to thoroughly and thoughtfully thank your attendees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You work hard. There\u2019s nothing wrong with kicking back, relaxing, and losing yourself in a great TV show. In fact, at AAE, we\u2019re absolutely here for it. With so many options available on streaming platforms, we decided to survey our team to identify some suggestions for you. Turns out, we enjoy a variety of genres, from comedy to animated sci-fi, and had some solid suggestions on what to watch this fall. Take a look at these six titles<\/a> our team is enjoying at the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may not have a \u201ccutting-edge technology\u201d budget. But we all can benefit from the kind of creativity on display at cutting-edge events. The Worlds Away Fest \u2014 with its immersive experiences like an AR scavenger hunt, a digital graffiti wall, and virtual merchandise try-ons \u2014 was a great example of a cutting edge event. See how they took the attendee experience to the next level<\/a>, reinventing what the word music festival really means. How will you incorporate this kind of creativity into your 2025 events?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spot a trend worth highlighting in a future post? Let us know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out our recent updates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n3. 5 tips on how to show appreciation for your attendees<\/h2>\n\n\n
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4. What we\u2019re streaming: AAE\u2019s watch list of binge-worthy shows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
5. A new blueprint for how music and tech can intertwine at events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n