Less than 1 in 5 people actually enjoy going to work. Wow. Yep. It’s a fact. According to a recent YouGov study, only 17% of us love going to work AND 70% of us feel disengaged at work. That’s shocking. With social and mobile technologies connecting us at unprecedented levels, more and more people are…
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Traditional events involve a largely passive delegate presence; one-way communication from the stage with the audience as passengers. Although initially engaged, after a relatively short time the audience may start to shift restlessly, check their phones, look around the room and become disengaged. No matter how spectacular the content, a more participative dialogue between speaker and…
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Conference fatigue is a real thing. The brightest and best talent, speakers, sponsors and partners… so many conferences… another industry gathering, more PowerPoint, another impressive keynote for the hottest new entrepreneur. Sigh. Change it up! Creating an inspiring and open environment encourages participation and better interaction, which leads to productive dialogue, learning and innovation. When…
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Crowds can be lonely. Only the bold and outspoken take the mic to ask a question in a crowded auditorium. But what of the other bright and interesting people you have in the room? We miss out on their ideas and experience if we don’t create a welcome space that inspires contribution. So many of…
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We’re all aglow after the 10th anniversary of WPP Stream Global, in Greece last week. Marathonas holds a special place in our heart as the birthplace of Stream and from where the concept has been rolled out globally – there are now Stream unconferences uniting digital communities across Asia, India, SXSW, Indonesia, Cannes, USA and…
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Bringing your brand’s true personality to life can be challenging. Finding how to articulate, succinctly, the many things that make you, you; identifying those little moments that truly represent your company’s passion and vision, all takes time, thought and consideration. After much happy, lengthy soul (& asset) searching, we’ve done it! We are so proud to…
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The WPP Stream series of unconferences continued to surprise and delight brands, industries and agencies across the globe throughout 2017. Here’s a snapshot of some of the best moments, taken from the WPP Stream Yearbook 2017.
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be-good went transatlantic for the first ever Stream USA. We transformed the resort, in beautiful Ojai, California, into a Stream unconference space with ponchos, hay bales, discussion spaces and Tipi tents. Pulitzer winners, spoken word poets, artists and electric tuba players gathered to discuss the future of tech and media. The calibre and range of attendees made…
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I have only two rules which I regard as principles of conduct. The first is: Have no rules. The second is: Be independent of the opinion of others. Albert Einstein With warm greetings to accompany the growing curiosity, all devices are face down and face to face conversation is flowing. The scene, the tempo, the…
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