{"id":2260,"date":"2018-02-28T18:29:26","date_gmt":"2018-02-28T18:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uniofglos.blog\/eventsglos\/?p=2260"},"modified":"2018-10-09T15:21:07","modified_gmt":"2018-10-09T14:21:07","slug":"their-message-your-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uniofglos.blog\/eventsglos\/2018\/02\/28\/their-message-your-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Their Message, Your Event"},"content":{"rendered":"

In\u00a0a world where everyone is encouraged to have a voice \u2013 does it matter if attendees use our events to speak up about their own agenda? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Although social movements are not new within society, the frequency of high-profile events being used as a platform to promote a social agenda is rising because of their high level of media coverage.\u00a0If those that attend our events choose to use the event publicity to promote their own stance, there is a chance that onlookers may shift their focus away from the event and towards the social movement.<\/p>\n

Why are we discussing this now?<\/h2>\n

With 2018 being labelled the year of social movements<\/a>, there is a concern that\u00a0an event’s purpose may become lost under the weight of the movements that people promote. In recent months we have seen a rise\u00a0of awareness for the #MeToo<\/a> and #TimesUp<\/a> movements, for example.<\/p>\n

Some celebrities have chosen to use their attendance at high-profile events, knowing that the event will have wide-spread media coverage. This enables them to\u00a0promote a message and show their support regarding these movements.<\/p>\n

Examples include:<\/strong><\/p>\n