Attendease
MAY 16, 2024
Technology is constantly evolving, and various industries are delving into and exploring innovations and digital solutions. The event sector is no exception, as event planners and managers are starting to experiment with tech to enhance events and the planning process. In fact, many event trends for 2024 are skewing heavily toward the digital world.
EventMB
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: A Shark Tank for the events industry has been unveiled to connect event entrepreneurs with investors. When a deal is struck, capital and mentorship will help their idea become a reality.
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eventplanner
MAY 11, 2024
At eventplanner.net we're all about giving back to the event community – from free event software and resources to a massive network of venues and suppliers. We love what we do and we hope it shows!
Event Age by Swapcard
MAY 15, 2024
Did you know a whopping 81% of trade show attendees hold buying authority 1 ? That's a goldmine for exhibitors! But capitalizing on this opportunity isn't without its challenges. Firstly, the high competition at trade shows means standing out is crucial but difficult, as numerous exhibitors vie for the same audience's attention. Secondly, the quality of leads varies significantly; not everyone visiting a booth is a genuine prospect, making it essential to effectively identify and qualify the rig
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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.
Smart Meetings
MAY 9, 2024
Are you ready for the next crisis to strike at your event? What plan do you have in place to communicate important messages to your attendees? Crisis communication is an essential, if often overlooked, element for all events. In fact, I believe it is so critical that I just took the time to complete a dual master’s degree in Emergency and Disaster Management & Homeland Security from American Military University on top of my certifications in Crisis and Disaster Management from American Milit
Event Pro Update brings together the best content for event, conference, and meeting planning professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
EventMB
MAY 14, 2024
Skift Take: Cvent’s top meeting destinations and top meetings hotel lists offer a valuable image of where corporate America’s is looking to hold its meetings and events.
eventplanner
MAY 15, 2024
Business confidence is low and has hardly increased since the start of the corona crisis in 2020 and the subsequent energy crisis in 2021.
MeetingsNet
MAY 9, 2024
To extend engagement and reinforce messaging, build a plan to connect with attendees before and after in-person events. Part one of our feature on pre- and post-event strategies for year-round impact Organizations set lofty goals for their in-person meetings: educating participants, building business relationships, enhancing brand visibility, recognizing excellence, boosting business momentum, and so on.
Smart Meetings
MAY 9, 2024
You have heard of craft beer, craft cocktails and even craft stores, but how about craft events? Playing on the small-batch distilling and culinary legacy in Louisville, Kentucky, Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is approaching its annual World Education Congress as a personally crafted experience that allows attendees to build a calendar of sessions that fits their career goals.
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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
Event Marketer
MAY 13, 2024
FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover electric gardens, LaundroMatches and SXSW London. PORSCHE’S ELECTRIC GARDEN PUTS THE PETAL TO THE METAL The 2024 Met Gala’s “Garden of Time” theme, celebrating the new “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” exhibit, paved the way for some enchanting red-carpet looks and experience design moments at the May 6 affair at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.
EventMB
MAY 14, 2024
Skift Take: The meetings industry is dominated by women, but peek into any corporate suite and odds are you’ll find a man. Why is it that so many women having aimed for the upper echelons of management, find themselves up against a glass ceiling?
EventSource
MAY 16, 2024
Paula and Charyl’s love story bloomed on a sun-kissed autumn day at Deer Creek Golf & Banquet. From the moment they exchanged vows to the joyous cheers of family and friends, every aspect reflected the deep love and connection between the couple. Cerise Events perfectly coordinated every detail of their once-in-a-lifetime event, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for everyone.
Event Industry News
MAY 16, 2024
Fund the update of the pivotal state of industry Show Must Go On Report, to shape festival and outdoor events sustainability. Vision: 2025 has launched a crowdfunder to create the third edition of the Show Must Go On report and shape a new climate strategy and practices towards 2030.
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Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!
Prestige Events Magazine
MAY 16, 2024
It’s more than two years since Hospitality Action last ran a sector-wide Wellbeing survey. A lot has happened since then, some things have improved while others have deteriorated. One of Hospitality Action’s primary aims is to help the hospitality industry understand more about their employees’ challenges and needs in the workplace, as well as identify the relationship between employer and employee when it comes to employee wellbeing.
Event Marketer
MAY 9, 2024
“We listen to our customers and are very intentional with the concept of our activations so that it’s something they want to participate in and, hopefully, learn a lot about the brand.” —Brittany Shaw, Senior Brand Director, Liquid I.V. In the wheel-to-wheel racing of Formula 1, every second counts, with the cars designed to be incredibly aerodynamic to keep up with the cars ahead.
EventMB
MAY 16, 2024
Skift Take: The 2024 edition of IMEX Frankfurt illustrated the global recovery and growth of the events industry, while not neglecting learning and sustainability.
Special Events
MAY 14, 2024
How artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the event experience
Speaker: Adam Dorfman, Lindsay Harrison, and Erin O'Brien
Did you know that 4 out of 5 consumers use local search and 88% use smartphones for those searches? With that in mind, I think it's safe to say your online presence is the silver bullet of your business. Think about the revenue you could be missing by not prioritizing local search optimization. Fortunately, there are a handful of steps you can take right now that will immediately impact your business's pace in local search, and we're happy to share them.
Event Industry News
MAY 14, 2024
In today’s world, organising a sustainable event is not just a choice, but a responsibility. At BMA House, we’ve embraced this ethos, integrating sustainability into every facet of our event planning.
Prestige Events Magazine
MAY 16, 2024
Meet Cambridge, the official conference and events bureau for Cambridge and the surrounding area, has launched a new campaign to support those in food poverty in Cambridge, called Meet Up & Make A Difference. More than 50 venues in its portfolio are supporting the positive impact initiative and clients are being encouraged to take action at their future events with the collective aim of helping two Cambridge-based organisations: Cambridge City Foodbank and Cambridge Sustainable Food CIC.
Event Marketer
MAY 13, 2024
If standing room only was any indication, leveling up trade show activations was a hot topic for attendees of the “Trade Show Exhibits X Experiential = The Future” master class that kicked off the 2024 Experiential Marketing Summit, held April 24-26 at the MGM Grand Las Vegas. The afternoon session featured a “Beyond Booths” session and the “Trends in Experiential Exhibits” panel, as well as peer-to-peer discussions.
EventMB
MAY 9, 2024
Skift Take: Selected by the Skift Meetings team, the 2024 Skift Meetings Awards judging panel includes industry experts, innovators, and leaders.
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People are itching to get back into the world. 54% of consumers say they plan to dine out at a restaurant at least once a week this year. As COVID-19 restrictions ease, the competition for their business is stronger than ever. Download this eBook today to learn how your restaurant can be prepared!
Smart Meetings
MAY 13, 2024
Meeting experts weigh the positive aspects of generative AI The introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the meetings industry has become a certified gamechanger. But how exactly can AI help meeting planners tackle their everyday jobs? Smart Meetings chatted with Amy Kramer, innovation leader for Martiz ; Nick Borelli , an instructor at PCMA Event Leadership Institute and marketing director with Zenus Inc.; and Alex Berube, co-founder of New York City-based Reposite to discuss this tren
Event Industry News
MAY 14, 2024
The Brighton Centre is the largest Conference Centre in the Southeast of the UK outside of London and it was the first purpose-built Conference Centre in the UK. That means they have had over 45 years of experience in understanding the needs of large conference and exhibition events.
Prestige Events Magazine
MAY 15, 2024
Leading London conference and events venue The QEII Centre has scooped gold in the ‘Large Venue’ and ‘Sustainable Venue’ categories at the Eventex Awards 2024. The global awards, which celebrate creativity, innovation, and effectiveness in the world of events and experiential marketing, recognised the significant practical efforts The QEII Centre has taken on its journey to net zero, which sees the venue focus on four areas with the biggest environmental impact: waste and recycling, energy and e
Event Marketer
MAY 10, 2024
Events are everything , and it’s the mantra that guided EMS 2024 in Las Vegas, where event profs convened for a three-day discussion that explored every aspect of the experiential marketing discipline. The post Video Recap: The 2024 Experiential Marketing Summit appeared first on Event Marketer.
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Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.
EventMB
MAY 13, 2024
Skift Take: With more than three decades of experience at MGM Resorts International, Timothy Glanzer, CMP, ventured on his own and created Elevated Meeting Solutions, a full-service event management company. The experience he garnered in the world of resorts helps him as an entrepreneur.
Smart Meetings
MAY 15, 2024
Bring your meetings to destinations that go above and beyond Looking for a meeting space that is versatile, unique and nails top-notch hospitality? You may find it in an innovative, high-tech NYC venue; or, perhaps a characteristic boutique hotel in beautiful Boise. Maybe Cleveland is the place for you, where history and modernity go hand-in-hand. Whatever you’re looking for, these new and renovated hotels and venues are waiting to host you.
Event Industry News
MAY 14, 2024
Skiddle, the UK’s leading independent ticketing platform, has published early findings from its landmark mental health survey of music and event professionals in the UK, coinciding with this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week.
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