Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

They recognise the value live events can bring to the table from an engagement and authenticity perspective, and of late, the same can be said for social media influencers. We know that social media can be used to extend an event’s reach exponentially. So, why influencers?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2024

Englander takes on the role of account manager as well, and will assist with all aspects of site selection and contract negotiation processes. Hill, also as corporate hotel marketing manager, will zone in on public relations, promotions, brand partnerships and social media for Ensemble’s hotel portfolio.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

Read More: How IMEX Frankfurt Answered Critical Questions for a Sustainable Event. In Frankfurt, the team produced lots of short videos and social media. “We Right now, the contract is through 2025, but we’re already talking about continuing,” she said. We are learning the balance between the two things,” said Bauer.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The International Monetary Fund is predicting a global economic contraction of 4.9 Additionally, employee management contracts should be treated the same as direct payroll expenses under the program. Nearly half the 16.9 million people working in the industry were laid off or furloughed in March and April. The post Essential!

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2023

This technology aims to simplify the process of finding and contracting with suppliers or partners. Sustainability technology Technology can enhance the environmental and social sustainability of events. Cvent’s Sustainability Tracker. Align with sustainability innovations.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Establishing the conference fee, contracting with the venue and locking the dates will require some effort. Not only will you save money, but you’ll also be doing a lot for sustainability. Also, 83% of exhibitors have purchased at least one sponsorship from 2017-19. Give attendees a deal on your next event. Get rid of swag bags.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Surprise and delight followed at every turn with live flamingos (Tom and Jerry, 35-year-old brothers), branded coconuts, a server flash mob dance, sustainable sunglasses from Joycoast , unconditional support from Essential Bodywear and “wine edutainment” from Lady Somm. Loving the buzz @SmartMeetings Florida Experience.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 23, 2020

“And the next one is “From Sandwiches to Centerpieces: Sustainable Meetings Are Catching On” The ninth one is, “What’s in Your Wallet? Hotel Contract Clauses Planners Should Be Using but Probably Aren’t. “Technically a hurricane is outside the events industry.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

Some event platforms also offer a social media-like functionality, where participants can interact and match up with each other based on their interests. MeetGreen , a sustainable event agency, found that the typical conference attendee produced 1.89 Hosting a hybrid event can contribute to that. kilograms of trash per day. .

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 8, 2019

International contracts for vendors and venues could require different negotiation tactics than in the U.S. And social media sharing hasn’t helped either. It doesn’t hurt that social responsibility is big in these lesser known countries; sustainability and helping the economy have huge impacts on these communities.

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EventMB

MAY 22, 2022

Embrace Sustainability: Use Recycled and Recyclable Materials. If you’ve never been, look for pics on social media or ask the event planners what’s been done in the past. Bonus tip: adding spotlights from the upper-level rigging or snapping pics and sharing them to social media can help build buzz.

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Capterra Event Management

APRIL 25, 2017

Social Event Planning. Event Marketing and Social Media. Green Events/Sustainability. Social media makes this easier than ever, especially with professional networks like LinkedIn. If you are able to negotiate beneficial contracts with your vendors, you will minimize your need to store resources.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MAY 25, 2023

Share your knowledge generously through blog posts, social media, or speaking engagements. Seek media coverage : Reach out to writers, reporters, and popular bloggers in your local community. Overlooking the Importance of Contracts : Contracts are a crucial aspect of event planning that should never be overlooked.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

“I don’t think people have the ability to sustain endless variations of COVID-19 without there being dire consequences. Event profs share their opinions about COVID-19 in 2021 on social media and encourage others to do so too, which doesn’t sit well with Will and Nick. ” COVID-19 In 2021 Is A PR Problem.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2024

The difference between AI and most technology like social media is that it doesn’t put distance between people,” he said. Ask it to make the event more sustainable, design a networking event for people who are not outgoing, incorporate a sponsor in a meaningful way or mark up a contract as if it were a lawyer.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Pharma meeting planners are experts in social media marketing, email campaigns, media partnerships, and more to maximize HCP attendance and participation. If sustainability is of importance when choosing a hybrid event management company, MCI is also an advocate and practitioner of limiting its footprint.

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FoodStorm

JULY 28, 2019

Embed photos and videos in your blogs, social media posts, and email mail-outs to encourage sharing. Establish a strong presence on major platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram, and work with content creators, like social media influencers, podcasters, and bloggers to grow your reach.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Though it may seem like social media has dominated interactions between event professionals and event marketers, event influencers are tuning into podcasts as an alternative means for sharing event planning tips, tricks, and best practices. Discover 15 amazing podcasts you'll want to listen to on your morning commute! GatherGeeks.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 10, 2022

More Influencer Event Strategies: The Golden Age of Influence: Eight ‘Granfluencers’ Shaking up Consumers’ Social Media Feeds. The experience was part of Benefit’s broader sustainability strategy for the trip, which also included supporting local businesses.

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InitLive

JANUARY 25, 2021

Offer the most sustainable festival experience possible. Increase social media engagement and media coverage. Once you have found that perfect venue, you need to set a date, sign a contract, stay within budget, and make payments. Become the premier summer event in the region.

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The Planner's Lounge

JANUARY 31, 2024

Contract Creation Finally, one of the most important things you need to do is create contracts. There are many places where you can purchase contract templates, but it is always good to have a lawyer look over everything to ensure it protects you and your business. Marketing Plan Develop a marketing plan to attract clients.

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ePly

JANUARY 27, 2024

Begin by itemizing all potential expenses, including digital advertising, print materials, social media promotions, and any other channels relevant to your strategy. Social media, blogging, DMing industry influencers, and even a daring display in the center of your city. Post regularly and often to keep the ball rolling.

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Eventscase Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The contract renewals we have closed in recent weeks are a testament of our clients’ trust in our team. As we have announced extensively in social media, Eventscase celebrated its 10th anniversary last September. In the meantime, stay tuned to our social media channels. NEW ROUND OF FUNDING.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Make sure to require a formal contract and ensure all terms, policies, and pricing are clear and align with your expectations before signing. Sustainability – Hosting sustainable events is becoming increasingly important to the triple bottom line (people, planet, and prosperity). and transportation options.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Agree upon the KPIs to track the event’s performance, including customer footfall, social media mentions, number of sales, and more. In retail, you can plan teaser ads, social media campaigns, or influencer partnerships. Event Social Profiles: Set up or adapt social media profiles for your event.

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Eventscase Blog

JULY 27, 2023

For instance, a clean beauty brand hosting an event to promote its commitment to sustainability can incorporate a lot of green and earthy tones in the theme. They offer incentives to influencers who promote the event via their social media platforms. Remember, a lot of social media personalities pay for bot followers.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 10, 2022

So if you haven’t already taken a long, hard look at your business model, now is the time to assess if it’s sustainable based on this new era we have entered, because there is no reason to assume that things will go back to the way they were. Proposal, contract and invoice templates let you create documents in minutes.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 28, 2021

And we didn’t have a floor plan software, so we were contracting that out and paying someone to do it.”. It even automates new online booking and social media leads through a customizable webform you can embed directly into your venue’s event website. We had a separate venue CRM system. We had an accounting system.

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All Seated

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Real-time Updates: Once a venue is selected, automation tools can provide real-time updates on availability, pricing, and any changes in the contract, ensuring that event planners are always well-informed and can make decisions with confidence. This ensures that promotional content reaches the right audience at the right time.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

Develop the sustainability plan for meeting or event. If you’re strategic about creating a sustainability plan for your event you can have a powerful positive impact on the environment, your participants and your host communities. Implement a sustainability management plan. Demonstrate social responsibility (CSR).

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Nunify

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

” Simplify Payment and Contracts: Automate contracts and payments to maintain good relationships with vendors. Software platforms like DocuSign and automated payment systems ensure contracts are managed efficiently and payments are timely. This approach with technology helps you plan more efficiently.”

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Negotiate contracts with various vendors, hotels, caterers, and speakers. Based on the type of audience, you need to prepare promotional material and share it on social media, email marketing, and other channels. Click as many photographs as possible and post them on social media. Event planning contract template.

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The Planner's Lounge

MARCH 16, 2021

You need to be legit with an iron clad services contract , pay taxes, have the appropriate insurance and licenses, keep track of expenses, and consistently focus on marketing to attract new clients. Secrets of Experienced Wedding Planners. 1) Running a full-time business can take the joy out of planning events.

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Capterra Event Management

JANUARY 31, 2017

Social Event Planning. Event Marketing and Social Media. Vendor/Contract Management. Green Events/Event Sustainability. The Top 5 Event Professional Social Media Mistakes You Should Avoid. Corporate Event Planning. Event Logistics. Conferences. Fundraisers. Tradeshows. Career Strategies. Price: $445.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

And while some brands tried to gain market share by actually raising commissions in the wake of the announcement, he doesn’t see that as sustainable. The others will follow suit at some point,” he says.

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The MICE

MARCH 1, 2021

This game addressed sustainable development goals, with groups working on finding solutions to these goals. Going forward, events will become even more fundamental to solving global challenges, such as the sustainable development goals. Attendees had intrinsic motivation to take part and find sustainable solutions for their industry.

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Attendify

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

In a world dictated by social media channels and celebrity sound bites, more and more mainstream marketers are looking to influencers to drive home their campaigns, with excellent results. Pizza Hut was promoting a new plant-based meat as well as a round-shaped, sustainable pizza box. TAMI NEALY: Absolutely.

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