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  <title>Episode 92: What’s the future of virtual events?</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>What’s the future of virtual events? Find out ways to create engaging virtual and hybrid events as we settle into life during and beyond COVID-19. </itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>COVID-19 has changed everything and nonprofits have shifted how they offer programming and services from in-person to digital channels.  Virtual events, galas, and conferences can help us connect and reach more people. How do we create experiences that are engaging and memorable? Chris Tuttle, founder and principal of TuttleCo, discusses the future of virtual events with Farra Trompeter, partner and chief growth officer, in this episode of the Smart Communications Podcast. 
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  <title>Episode 13: Should we digitize our brand guide?</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Brand guides contain everything you need to write and design on behalf of your nonprofit, and many organizations are beginning to digitize them. Listen to learn more about the pros of digital brand guides.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <title>Episode 7: Are events and galas still effective?</title>
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  <description>Special events and annual galas may no longer be a nonprofit’s best bet for fundraising. Why? The world is changing rapidly—and so are audiences’ expectations. Tune in to learn more.  
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