Tue.Oct 08, 2024

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6 Ways Event Planning Software Makes Holiday Party Planning Stress-Free

Attendease

While the holiday season still feels far away, savvy event planners know that early Fall is the best time to kick-start their holiday party planning. Corporate holiday parties, gala dinners, and annual celebrations are right around the corner… and to create truly memorable holiday experiences, you need to begin locking in venues, vendors, catering, and entertainment ASAP.

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How Partnering with DMOs Adds Value to Your Meeting 

EventMB

Skift Take: The sooner planners engage with a host destination’s DMO, the more opportunities they have to create meaningful and unique experiences that will allow attendees to thrive.

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Shopping Sprees and Private Jets: ABC Hypes ‘Doctor Odyssey’ with Luxury Upgrades

Event Marketer

Everyone wants a taste of the good life, and to promote the debut of “Doctor Odyssey,” a series set aboard a luxury cruise ship, ABC delivered. Ahead of the show’s Sept. 26 debut, the brand launched a multifaceted campaign that plucked people out of their everyday lives and planted them directly into the series’ opulent setting. Between Sept. 12 and Oct. 10, ABC and brand partners like Expedia and Saks Fifth Avenue treated consumers to surprise-and-delight experiences ranging from travel upgrade

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Gen Z Isn’t Going to Your Events, It’s Time to Focus on Why

EventMB

Skift Take: There is an untapped group that can help you make your events a must-attend, according to a new Freeman Report.

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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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DRPG Marks 45 Years with Industry-Wide ‘Big Build’ Charity Challenge

Prestige Events Magazine

In celebration of its 45th anniversary, global communications group DRPG is launching the ‘Big Build’ charity challenge, inviting the wider industry, clients and colleagues to come together for a unique initiative focused on making a tangible difference. This event will serve as the official kick-off to a year of milestone celebrations for the group, centred around giving back and corporate social responsibility.

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In Motion Festival 2024 finds “perfect home” at the Barbican

Prestige Events Magazine

The Barbican will serve as the host venue for this year’s popular In Motion festival, an industry-leading event organised by Playgrounds, a platform that showcases and celebrates the creative image such as illustration, animation, film, games, digital design, and art. The two-day festival, set to take place on October 10-11, 2024, is expected to draw 1,000 plus attendees each day.

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Your IMEX America 2024 Recap: Day One

Smart Meetings

Tuesday, Oct. 8 was the grand opening of IMEX America 2024 , with a jaw-dropping trade show, unexpected meetups with good friends and exciting announcement after exciting announcement. Giving Back First things first: our friends in the South experienced devastating effects from Hurricane Helene , and less than a week later., Hurricane Milton, now a category 5 storm, is expected to hit Florida on Wednesday.

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Falling Behind with Video Marketing? These Video Trends Can Get You Back on Top

Special Events

Tips for making the most of your video marketing

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NTIA Selects Birmingham to Host 2025 Night Time Economy Summit

Skiddle

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has announced the 2025 instalment of the annual Night Time Economy Summit , taking place at Birmingham’s Hockley Social Club from Wednesday 5th to Thursday 6th February next year. The post NTIA Selects Birmingham to Host 2025 Night Time Economy Summit appeared first on Skiddle Promotion Centre.

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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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1 Wimpole Street

Event Industry News

1 Wimpole Street has some of the most comfortable and technically advanced conference & events spaces in central London. Located just minutes way from Oxford Circus & Bond Street underground stations it is connected to all the major railway stations in London.

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Designing for impact: Transforming events

MPI

At IMEX America on Oct. 10, Devon Montgomery Pasha presents “Designing for impact: Transforming events,” to share the valuable #EventCanvas methodology. We spoke with her in advance of that to learn more about the program and what attendees should expect.

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Ensure everyone has the best line of sight with Grandstand Seating from GL events UK

Event Industry News

We offer temporary demountable grandstands and flat floor seating. Our seating is versatile and fully adaptable so can work for any type of event. The self-tipping seats are interchangeable for use on our grandstand or floor track, so audiences have the same viewing experience, wherever they’re sitting.

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Human Sustainability: A Crisis the Events Industry Must Address

Prestige Events Magazine

While the focus on environmental sustainability is gaining momentum, another critical crisis—human sustainability—remains largely overlooked, especially in the events industry. As we work to protect the planet, we must also prioritise the well-being of those attending, planning, and executing events. The rise in burnout, chronic illnesses, and mental health challenges indicates that we are facing a precarious situation, one that endangers not only our environment but the very people we aim to en

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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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RainFocus Launches New Self-Guided Assessment for Event Professionals

Event Industry News

RainFocus™, provider of the next-generation event marketing platform, today launched the Event Benchmark Assessment, a new industry resource for organizations to discover how their events measure up to others of the same size and delivery format. Each year, RainFocus analyzes thousands of events to identify industry benchmarks.

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Sodexo’s net-zero supply chain engagement strategy wins at two top sustainability awards

Prestige Events Magazine

Sodexo UK & Ireland’s forward-thinking and collaborative net zero supply chain engagement strategy has been recognised at two prestigious, national awards for sustainability excellence, the Reuters Sustainability Awards and the National Sustainability awards. With 34% of its scope 3 emissions arising from its 4,000 supply chain, Sodexo’s net zero supply chain engagement strategy provides a framework for its supply partners to undertake key steps showing tangible progress to decarbonise befor

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In Motion Festival 2024 finds “perfect home” at the Barbican

Event Industry News

The Barbican will serve as the host venue for this year’s popular In Motion festival, an industry-leading event organised by Playgrounds, a platform that showcases and celebrates the creative image such as illustration, animation, film, games, digital design, and art.

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The 7 Best Free Registration Software For Conferences

Swapcard

Set the tone for your event with a strong first impression. These are the best free event ticketing and registration tools to get things started on a positive note.

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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.

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DRPG marks 45 years with industry-wide ‘Big Build’ charity challenge

Event Industry News

In celebration of its 45th anniversary, global communications group DRPG is launching the ‘Big Build’ charity challenge, inviting the wider industry, clients and colleagues to come together for a unique initiative focused on making a tangible difference.

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Los Angeles Convention Center Achieves Recertification of LEED Gold Level for Fourth Time

Exhibitor Magazine

LOS ANGELES, CA � The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC), owned by the City of Los Angeles and managed by ASM Global, proudly announces that it ha.

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The 5 Most Effective Marketing Channels for Promoting Your Event: Insights from Recent Research

Expo Logic

Learn the top 5 marketing channels to promote your event: social media, email, digital ads, event websites, and influencers. Discover expert tips to maximize each channel’s impact and drive event success. The post The 5 Most Effective Marketing Channels for Promoting Your Event: Insights from Recent Research appeared first on Event Management Solutions for Expo Events and Trade Shows | Expo Logic.

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Singulate raises $2.3 million pre-seed to transform email marketing industry with AI

Event Industry News

Singulate, a generative AI marketing platform, today announced it has raised a $2.3 million pre-seed round of funding from angel investors and venture capital firms. The early-stage startup sees the next era of email marketing using generative AI and LLMs to unlock far easier segmentation and better personalization in large-scale communication, beginning with email marketing.

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

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!

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Anne and Matthew’s Charming Rustic Wedding at Ball’s Falls Conservation Area

EventSource

Anne and Matthew’s love story started on a hiking trip at Silent Lake Provincial Park, where they shared their first “I love you.” Years later, Matt proposed to Anne in the same park, while they were on a canoe in the middle of the lake. Since nature played such a big part in their relationship, their wedding at Ball's Falls Conservation Area perfectly reflected their love for the outdoors.

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FCM Meetings & Events targets global expansion as landmark survey reveals more than 25% of businesses spend over half their budget on MICE

Event Industry News

Today, FCM Meetings & Events (FCM M&E), revealed that more than a quarter of customers allocate half their travel budgets to the MICE sector, according to its landmark global State of the Market* survey.

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Smart Monday Kicks off IMEX America in Las Vegas

Smart Meetings

Las Vegas Uber drivers were busy again dodging F1 lane closures on The Strip as G2E Global Gaming Expo pinged its way to The Venetian and IMEX America returned to Mandalay Bay Convention Center with the ultimate educational pre-game, Smart Monday by Meeting Professionals International. The Smart Meetings team was in town, speaking on panels, hugging our way across the aisles of North Convention Center and sent these notes from the expo floor.

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Newsweek announces new Head of Event Strategy: Industry veteran Megan Knapp, joins to lead global event initiatives and strengthen community engagement

Event Industry News

Newsweek is excited to announce the appointment of Megan Knapp as Senior Vice President of Events. With over two decades of experience managing high-profile conferences across various industries, Knapp brings strategic leadership to Newsweek’s rapidly growing events portfolio.

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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting Hybrid Events For Your Association

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.

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FFAIR and CrowdComms strengthen ties with new partnership

Event Industry News

CrowdComms and FFAIR have announced a strategic partnership that strengthens the services both companies offer to event organisers. This collaboration brings together CrowdComms’ innovative onsite registration technology with FFAIR’s comprehensive exhibitor management platform, delivering a seamless experience for events of all sizes.

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