Attendease
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
As a project coordinator or marketing manager, you’ve likely been tasked with planning company and product events —even though event planning isn’t a core function of your role. Your boss wants improved workflows and better results…but provides little guidance on how to get there. You’re left scratching your head, wondering where to even start.
EventMB
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Skift Take: Even with the possibility of Clarion Events being sold by its private equity owner Blackstone, the company is still bullish about its acquisitions. Its most recent is Eaton Hall Exhibitions.
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StraussCA
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Planning a multi-day trade show can feel like a balancing act—there’s a lot to manage, from educational sessions to networking and logistics. But when everything falls into place, it’s incredibly rewarding. The key is to stay organized, keep it fun, and ensure that attendees leave feeling like they gained real value. Here are a few strategies that work wonders for a successful event. 1.
Event Marketer
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
ION, a TV network known for its crime and justice procedural programming, recently underwent a rebrand, that not only updated its color palette and key art, but also added a slate of women’s sports. What started with broadcasting WNBA games has grown to include the NWSL, accessible to fans without a paywall. To reintroduce ION as a robust entertainment network and continue building its community of sports fans, the brand staged a multipronged campaign that kicked off at Advertising Week New York
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Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Optimism in the business meetings and events sector is high, with average event budgets on the rise, according to the Meetings Industry Association’s (MIA) latest MIA Insights. The latest edition of the association’s quarterly benchmarking report has revealed that almost three quarters (74%) are confident in the future growth and sustainability of the sector – a slight increase on sentiment reported in June.
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Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
EventR is the latest App from Soft Pauer, which is set to completely change the way individuals and companies manage their corporate and personal travel and event plans. EventR set out to tackle the issues of coordinating the travel management of F1 teams.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
A conference can be a full-contact sport. To get the most out of the time invested, the trainer/event designer needs to be thoughtful about how the agenda is structured to deliver content and experiences on offer. Getting the schedule right is both an art and a science. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI and Olympian Meeting to learn the secrets from the Smart Meetings community and experts in and out of the industry.
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
onboard:earth and Tracsis Events partner to catalyse change in live event sector travel sustainability, 14th November, 2024 The partnership aims to increase the tools and resources that onboard.earth offers by developing innovative technology-based solutions to record and report event-related travel emissions.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
How leaders can find and support employees The demand is real. Meeting planners are needed more than ever. However, it isn’t always easy to find and retain qualified staff. The American Hotel & Lodging Association (ALHA) reported that an estimated 67% of hotels are experiencing staffing issues and shortages, and 68% of planners are new to the meetings industry since COVID.
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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.
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
TeamTogs, sustainable branded apparel and merchandise partner for Event Sustainability Live (ESL) have just launcheda completely refreshed website www.team-togs.com which showcases ALL their in-house and on-site event services and provides a showroom window into high-quality branded clothing and merch ranges.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Lauren Shoaf Pace Lauren Shoaf Pace, Destinations International Pace is appointed vice president of marketing at Destinations International (DI). With nearly 20 years in the travel and tourism industry, Pace has held positions at numerous destination organizations at both the state and local levels and spent over a decade with Visit Florida. In her role with DI, Pace will be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of all of the association’s marketing initiatives.
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Stova is a leading event management software platform dedicated to enhancing the way event professionals connect at events. At Stova, our clients are more than just a number—they are valued partners with a voice and a seat at the table.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
BCD Meetings and Events G uide helps make events more sustainable BCD Travel released a sustainability guide for meetings and events earlier this year, offering planners global sustainability trends and best practices. Smart Meetings interviewed Ben Hoeksma, senior director, global program lead, to better understand what the guide provides to planners.
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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
Skiddle
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
In a groundbreaking move to support the UK’s grassroots music industry, the government has introduced a policy mandating that each ticket sold at arena or stadium shows will include a financial contribution to support grassroots venues, promoters, and artists. The policy, announced today (14th November), aims to create a sustainable future for smaller venues and the emerging talent they nurture.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Get involved with local events like Refract Seattle to create unforgettable experiences for your attendees Since its inception, what is now the largest glass arts festival in North America draws visitors to Seattle from all over the world, and the somewhat niche community of glass artists, appreciators and collectors take over the city for an October weekend each year.
Stova
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Are you attending Event Tech Live (ETL) in London next week? We spoke to Adam Parry, the man behind the show, to get the scoop. Here are tips on how to get the most out of the show and the highlights we’re most excited about. What the Event Offers Event Tech Live has been the industry’s primary source of education and innovation in all things event technology for over 8 years, and with over 100 exhibitors and 100 sessions, this iteration promises to be one of its best.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Events take a village. By working with Visit Bellevue, the planners for Lenovo Tech World 2024 show the transformative power of partnership. Lenovo Tech World is the global technology company’s annual event, and as events at this level go, it’s an enormous undertaking for the planners organizing it. After the 2023 event in Austin, the planners from Event Strategy Group (ESG) looked towards the Pacific Northwest for the 2024 gathering, “Smarter AI for All.
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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.
Special Events
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
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Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
These properties make it easy to gather among views remember Those amazing landscapes that you see on postcards? They look oh-so-much better from a floor-to-ceiling meeting room window. To get yourself and your attendees there, you just have to find your perfect postcard city and then make the booking. These new and renovated properties are the way to make it happen, whether you’re searching for big city energy or a quiet home base.
Arlo Training & Events Software
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
In a recent webinar, Scott D’Amico, EVP of Sales and Marketing at Logical Operations, joined Andre Brice, North American Regional Manager for Arlo Software, to explore how training businesses can embrace GenAI, and start using it to streamline operations, deliver more personalized learning, and market their courses more effectively. Watch the webinar below, or read on for the key takeaways Scott shared What’s the difference between AI and GenAI?
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings. They are tasked with setting the stage for executive planning sessions and bringing together remote teams. The stakes are high, and rules must be followed. To meet these evolving challenges, a record number gathered at the reimagined Sheraton Denver Downtown for the 2024 FICP Annual Conference this week.
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Arlo Training & Events Software
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Training programs can do more than educate—they can transform an association’s value to its members while driving significant revenue growth. Peggy Zurkan, Manager of Learning & Development at the Winnipeg Construction Association (WCA), is proof of this. Over the past decade, she has built WCA’s training program from scratch, growing it into a major revenue driver with over 150 courses offered annually.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
A conference can be a full-contact sport. To get the most out of the time invested, the trainer/event designer needs to be thoughtful about how the agenda is structured to deliver content and experiences on offer. Getting the schedule right is both an art and a science. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI and Olympian Meeting to learn the secrets from the Smart Meetings community and experts in and out of the industry.
EventSource
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Planning a birthday party for your little one can be a thrilling yet daunting task. With so many options available in a vibrant city like Toronto, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Whether you’re looking for an indoor adventure, an outdoor escape, or something completely unique, Toronto has something to offer for every child’s personality and interests.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
How leaders can find and support employees The demand is real. Meeting planners are needed more than ever. However, it isn’t always easy to find and retain qualified staff. The American Hotel & Lodging Association (ALHA) reported that an estimated 67% of hotels are experiencing staffing issues and shortages, and 68% of planners are new to the meetings industry since COVID.
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For associations, the hybrid model is the future of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. Hybrid events provide increased reach and scalability, improved engagement with association members, and insights from real-time analytics, making them an absolute necessity. This ready-to-use playbook presents a framework for event organizers embarking on the hybrid events journey.
MeetingsNet
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The leader of the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance, Tommy Goodwin, discusses the advocacy group’s priorities around taxes, workforce development, visas, and trade policy. The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance, an advocacy group for the face-to-face business events industry, was launched during the Covid pandemic to advocate for policies that could speed the industry’s economic recovery.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Lauren Shoaf Pace Lauren Shoaf Pace, Destinations International Pace is appointed vice president of marketing at Destinations International (DI). With nearly 20 years in the travel and tourism industry, Pace has held positions at numerous destination organizations at both the state and local levels and spent over a decade with Visit Florida. In her role with DI, Pace will be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of all of the association’s marketing initiatives.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
BCD Meetings and Events G uide helps make events more sustainable BCD Travel released a sustainability guide for meetings and events earlier this year, offering planners global sustainability trends and best practices. Smart Meetings interviewed Ben Hoeksma, senior director, global program lead, to better understand what the guide provides to planners.
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