Fri.Jun 14, 2024

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AI Takes Center Stage at Cvent Connect in San Antonio

EventMB

Skift Take: Cvent swapped Las Vegas for San Antonio for its user conference this year, with 4,000 attendees taking part and generating an estimated $7.1 million in economic impact for the city.

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Risk and Reward: Meetings in Hurricane Season

MeetingsNet

Favorable hotel deals are appearing for event groups willing to gather in hurricane-prone areas in late 2024 and 2025. How does a “flexible cancellation clause” and 50-percent attrition allowance sound? Just as the 2024 hurricane season began on June 1, a few meetings-focused hotels in South Florida, both on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, publicized promotions to the group market featuring especially favorable pricing and contract terms for meetings taking place between July and December of 2024

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AI Takes Center Stage at the Cvent Connect in San Antonio

EventMB

Skift Take: Cvent swapped Las Vegas for San Antonio for its user conference this year, with 4,000 attendees taking part and generating an estimated $7.1 million in economic impact for the city.

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Rethinking Swag at Events

PCMA Convene

According to the latest analysis from the Advertising Specialty Institute, distributor sales of promotional products, including event giveaways, in 2023 set a new record, reaching more than $26 billion in sales. Last year, a Reddit user who was helping to plan for a booth at a conference asked the online academic community on the social website for suggestions on swag.

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Elevate Your Event Experience to the Next Level

In order to create a successful event, you must: Optimize Event Website and Registration Process Utilize Social Media Platforms Effectively Implement Targeted Email Campaigns Harness the Power of Video Content Benefit from a Mobile App Download now and learn how to simplify this process with Eventpedia.

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What’s New for Meetings and Events in Germany

EventMB

Skift Take: Germany is no stranger to hosting large events. Here's a look at what's new when it comes to meetings, events and incentive travel.

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RX receives Best Leadership Teams accolade in Q2 Comparably Awards

Event Industry News

RX is delighted to announced that for the third consecutive year, the company has been recognised in the Best Leadership Teams category in the Comparably Awards. Comparably, a leading workplace culture and brand reputation platform, recognises companies in its quarterly awards based on anonymous feedback and ratings from current employees collected over the previous 12-month period.

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A Guide to Donor Relationship Management: Strategies, Tools, and Best Practices

Event Smart

Donors are essential to the success of any nonprofit organization. Balancing the need to nurture existing donors while attracting new ones can be challenging. This guide offers practical techniques for effective donor relationship management to help maintain smooth operations and strong donor connections.

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Verve Live Agency hires Sunny Patel as Creative Director

Event Industry News

London brand experience agency, Verve the Live Agency, has hired Sunny Patel as Creative Director GB to support the growing demand of new business into the company.

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Addressing Carbon-Intensive Air Travel in the Events Industry

PCMA Convene

Participants in a PCMA Executive Leadership Summit at Convening Leaders 2024 were invited to workshop solutions to challenges facing the events industry, including air travel’s contribution to global CO2 emmissions. I wish we would. I wonder if we could. I worry we won’t. These were the three constructs used by 100 C-suite executives and event team leaders to navigate seven disruption scenarios during “Future-Proofing the Events Industry,” a PCMA Executive Leadership Summit.

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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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Meetings Industry Association launches new visual identity to educate and inspire at The Meetings Show

Event Industry News

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) is set to unveil its new identity at The Meetings Show next week. Attendees visiting the mia pavilion (stand D51) on 19-20 June will be the first to experience the mia’s refreshed identity.

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Beyond Sustainability Show and Tell

PCMA Convene

Carolina Goradesky (right), PCMA’s former head of global sustainability, and Amanda Simons (white pants), a founder and principal at Honeycomb Strategies, speak to participants of a behind-the-scenes sustainability tour at PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 in January at the San Diego Convention Center. (Whatever Media Group) A behind-the-scenes sustainability tour gave 35 PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 attendees a closer look at many of the San Diego Convention Center’s operations in January, including a

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The Planner’s Choice for Inclusive Meetings & Events

Unique Venues

In Chicago, the House of Blues stands as more than just a venue—it’s a testament to the power of unity, diversity, and inclusivity. Recently voted our Planner’s Choice Award for Inclusive Meetings & Events, the House of Blues Chicago is a haven where the artistry of music, the richness of culture, and the spirit of inclusiveness converge. Beyond its influential status as a renowned live music venue, the House of Blues Chicago is a melting pot of artistic expression, culinary delights, and a

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Industry News for June 14, 2024

Special Events

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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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AIM Group International publishes its first Sustainability Report

Event Industry News

AIM Group International, a global leader in conferences, events and communications, is proud to announce the publication of its first Sustainability Report for 2023. This report marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to environmental, social, and economic sustainability.

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STOVA – Best Software for Registration

Event Industry News

Stova stands as the definitive event technology ecosystem, offering end-to-end solutions meticulously designed to adapt to any event, regardless of its size or location.

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Full-service events agency emc3 expands its offering into the B2C market

Event Industry News

emc3, best known for its large-scale B2B events for clients such as HP, LinkedIn, Google, Gong, and Rapid7, has expanded its offerings to work with B2C clients.

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23rd VOK DAMS TrendLab: AI in Events

Event Industry News

The 23rd VOK DAMS TrendLab once again presented the latest trends for successful marketing strategies. Known for its inspiring impulses from the event industry, this year’s focus was on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in events, coinciding with the 15th anniversary of the VOK DAMS office in Stuttgart, Germany.

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B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know

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.