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Green Lights: These Eco-friendly Giveaways ‘Self-destruct’

Event Marketer

It’s leading event marketers across the industry to scrutinize swag (one marketer told us recently they instantly rejected an RFP that mentioned the use of plastic disposable tchotchkes). The post Green Lights: These Eco-friendly Giveaways ‘Self-destruct’ appeared first on Event Marketer.

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How to Improve Your Call for Presentations Process

Velvet Chainsaw

in 2013, we found that nearly 77 percent use a call for speakers/sessions process. This will deliver improved marketing value, increase relevance, and chunk the process for both staff and volunteers. Don’t allow submissions proposed by a corporate marketing department or public relations firm. Associations value member input.

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Smart Moves in Las Vegas, Anaheim and More

Smart Meetings

Angela Blackstock Angela Blackstock, Limelight Boulder Limelight Hotels ’ forthcoming property, Limelight Boulder, has appointed Blackstock as director of sales and marketing. Deyo joined Hospitality America in 2013, and also has served as the inaugural chair of Hospitality America’s Leadership Council. branded property in Louisiana.

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9 Smart Moves in California, Florida and More

Smart Meetings

Dennis previously worked as director of sales and marketing for Hampton Inn & Suites SouthPark at Phillips Place; before this, she was adjunct instructor for Central Piedmont Community College’s Hotel and Restaurant Management program in Charlotte. Pete/Clearwater named Hilterbrandt sales manager for its Florida market.

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Smart Moves in Hawaii, Half Moon Bay and More

Smart Meetings

She brings over 10 years of experience in hospitality sales and marketing and a specialty in weddings, milestone anniversary celebrations, reunions and more special events. In this new role, she will optimize the resort’s growing wedding market. She will oversee all catering and planning for locally catered events. and New Orleans.

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HBO Marketing’s VP Talks Cultivating Fandom for ‘The Last of Us’

Event Marketer

HBO’s new post-apocalyptic series “The Last of Us,” based on a 2013 video game of the same name, raked in 10 million viewers in two days across linear and HBO Max, making it the second biggest premiere on the network in a decade. But the marketing strategy started long before the show’s Jan. A whole two years, in fact.

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2019 Event Marketing Statistics, Trends and Data

Bizzabo

Get ready for the most comprehensive list of event marketing statistics, event management statistics and event planning statistics on the internet for 2019 and beyond! Plus, we've added industry-specific insights into live event marketing for 2019. Event Marketing Budgets and Trends. the average marketing budget on live events.