Fri.Apr 19, 2024

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Associations Look to the Future

EventMB

Skift Take: Societal transformation and the future of association meetings were the themes an ICCA conference, part of Business Events Industry Week, held in the most apropos setting, ASAE's headquarters.

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Smart Moves in Chicago, Colorado and More

Smart Meetings

James Barnett James Barnett, Deer Path Inn Deer Path Inn welcomes Barnett as general manager and innkeeper. He will oversee all daily operations at the inn at the monumental moment of its 95 th anniversary this year. Barnett was born in Australia and began his hospitality career at New South Wales ski resort Thredbo, before moving on to general manager roles in London and Chicago.

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A Quick Guide to Entering the Skift Meetings Awards

EventMB

Skift Take: In the meetings and events industry, excellence stands out. With the Skift Meetings Awards now accepting entries for the 2024 program, this is your chance to celebrate your achievements.

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Day in the Life of a Wedding & Event Planner with Cillia Marion

The Planner's Lounge

Welcome to our “Day in the Life” series! We feature wedding and event planners from around the world with many different levels of experience. If you would like to be featured, download our questionnaire here and email your responses and photos to info@plannerslounge.com. We are excited to feature Cillia Marion from San Antonio/Austin, TX Amanda Noel Photography Name: Cillia Marion Business Name & Location: Marion Matrimony Events San Antonio/Austin, TX Years Working in the Event Indust

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Unlock the Secrets of Event Marketing Masters

The greats learn from the greats. Set yourself and your team up for success with tried and tested strategies and insights from event marketing geniuses at Vanta, Partnership Leaders, Quantum Metric, Rocketlane, and Explori.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Susan Arts, CMP Fellow

Smart Meetings

Susan Arts , CMP Fellow, shared her favorite quote: “Begin and end each day with a grateful heart.” “If I start with gratitude, it makes it easy to continue being thankful throughout the day,” she says. And of course, her career is one of many things to be thankful for—and proud of. When she was eight years old, she told her parents she dreamed of growing up to be a big-rig truck driver.

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What’s the New Trade Show Organizer-Exhibitor Engagement Model?

Event Age by Swapcard

If you're aiming for a strong return on investment (ROI) on your trade shows amidst budget cuts and evolving market demands, embracing innovative practices for organizer-exhibitor engagement is key.

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Got an Hour for the Earth?

MeetingsNet

The Sustainable Events Forum’s free, one-hour virtual event—Earth Day for Event People—promises sustainability inspiration by example. For more than half a century, April 22 has been celebrated as Earth Day, a day to support efforts to protect the environment. Since 2019, The Sustainable Events Forum has marked Earth Day with a free virtual event, and its fifth Earth Day for Event People runs from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

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effective strategies for events

SevenEvents

online streaming has become a powerful tool to reach a global audience. let’s explore together key strategies to maximize your reach and engagement on your live streams. the importance of streaming in the digital age in today’s digital age, streaming has become an essential form of communication and marketing. it’s a direct means to connect with your audience in real time and build stronger relationships. stream preparation and quality preparation is essential. before starting a live

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Event-Management Platforms Have A.I. Doing More for Planners, Attendees

MeetingsNet

For both meeting hosts and participants, A.I.’s ability to quickly scan and analyze lots of data is bringing benefit in several areas. Two technology suppliers recently incorporated A.I. features into their event-management platforms to enhance the attendee’s experience and the host’s results. In mid-April, the convention division of marketing and engagement firm MCI USA rolled out upgrades to its OneSystem Plus event-management platform, that use artificial intelligence to aid both event-planni

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How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video

In this best practices guide, you’ll learn how to tap into the cost-efficiencies of advocacy and word-of-mouth marketing with video. Examples include speakers providing a preview of their upcoming sessions, exhibitors creating “please stop by” invitations and attendees creating “looking forward to seeing you” introduction videos. Learn about best practices and programs created by leading companies and associations including ASIS, AUVSI, SuperZoo, National Restaurant Association, World of Concret

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Who’s News for April 19, 2024

Special Events

Special Events industry news

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