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Lessons for Event Planners from the Paris Olympics: Take Risks, But Have a Plan B

EventMB

Skift Take: The Olympics opening ceremony in Paris unfolded under an unexpected veil of rain, adding an unplanned layer of drama. But this was just the beginning.

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SDCC 2024: Brands Descend on San Diego with Chariot Races, Bathroom Battle Stations and 2D Factories

Event Marketer

San Diego Comic-Con returned to its former glory last week after the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes took some wind out of the event’s sales in 2023. The pop culture convention, this year July 25-28, once again served as a playground for both superfans of comics, movies, TV, gaming and multimedia, and the brands that create larger-than-life activations to engage them.

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Destination Brief: 5 Ways to Incorporate DC’s Cultural Diversity Into Your Meeting

EventMB

Skift Take: As the nation’s capital, Washington, DC, has a mix of international allure and enriching opportunities that can transform meetings into a monumental experience.

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Cut Costs, Not Corners

SmartMeetings

3 tips for events that meet goals and fit the budget As planners, we’re expected to deliver results while delighting our clients and staying on budget. While still focusing on the goals, where can we trim costs without affecting the attendee experience? Tip #1: The Power of Partnerships You know what’s important to your client. Your sourcing team knows what potential options are available and their costs based on current trends.

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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’s Summer Conference Combines Wellbeing, Resilience and Adventure

Prestige Events Magazine

Over 350 DRPG team members from across the organisation’s global offices came together for its annual global summer conference last week at the Hilton Metropole, Birmingham. The spotlighted theme of the conference was wellbeing, developing resilience and retaining positive mental health during this busy period for the global creative communications group.

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The Power of Events Schools Engagement Programme launches UK rollout as pilot is completed.

Prestige Events Magazine

The Schools Engagement Programme Pilot, launched in January 2024 with grant support from the EIF, has been completed, delivering key event industry career messages to schools in the East of England. The pilot programme: Engaged 6,500 students in 35 schools Delivered a consistent and compelling message about career opportunities across the seven core sectors Increased student understanding of the UK events industry to 65% post-presentation from an initial 1% Received hugely positive feedback from

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Ticket to thrive: UK secondary ticket market for live events contributes nearly three-quarters of a billion pounds (£733m) to local businesses according to new ‘Fanonomics’ Research

Event Industry News

A new comprehensive study into the habits of live event fans in the UK from the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) revealed that the UK secondary ticket market helped contribute a total of £733 million per year in turnover to local industries that support live events.

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Summer Arrives at Eventscase in the Year of AI

Eventscase Blog

As summer approaches and August looms near, the Eventscase team is taking a well-deserved break to recharge and prepare for the final stretch of the year. Before we switch off completely, we want to share some highlights from the first seven months of 2024. This year, artificial intelligence (AI) has been the shining star of the events industry, and at Eventscase, we have fully embraced it, placing AI at the heart of our strategy.

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Skiddle unveils powerful Event Series feature

Event Industry News

Skiddle, the UK’s leading independent event ticketing platform, has unveiled the latest addition to its growing toolkit of practical event-planning features – ‘Event Series’.

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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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event mastery: expertise, client insight, and personalisation in action

SevenEvents

in the dynamic world of event planning, the key to success lies in the seamless integration of expertise, client insight, and personalisation. the art of event mastery goes beyond logistical coordination and involves a deep understanding of the client’s vision, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to create unique, memorable experiences. here’s a closer look at how these elements come together to create extraordinary events. expertise: the foundation of success expertise in event plan

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Energy MS power first On The Beach

Event Industry News

An innovative event power solution was deployed by Energy Management Solutions to run the whole site from a large battery for the first time in the UK, reducing carbon emissions at Brighton’s series of On The Beach shows, July, 2024.

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3 ways our Event Series Feature can benefit you

Skiddle

Psst, we’ve got exciting news. There’s a brand new addition to the list of free event-planning tools in the Skiddle Promotion Centre. It’s called Event Series , and it’s been designed to make it easier for you to add and manage repeating events – known as ‘Dates’ – across the calendar year. If you’re an organiser of a regular club night, comedy showcase or a recurring gastro festival, this feature will transform your listing routine.

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The Power of Events Schools Engagement Programme launches UK rollout as pilot is completed

Event Industry News

The Schools Engagement Programme Pilot, launched in January 2024 with grant support from the EIF, has been completed, delivering key event industry career messages to schools in the East of England.

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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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rising from setbacks: analysing and learning from event failures

SevenEvents

events, whether they are corporate conferences, music festivals, or intimate drinks receptions, require meticulous planning and execution. however, despite the best-laid plans, things can go wrong. when they do, it’s crucial to understand why and how to turn these setbacks into valuable learning experiences. in this blog, we’ll explore what makes an event failure and how to handle a failed event to ensure future success.

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Something Old, Something New, & Something Borrowed

Special Events

Multicultural weddings offer an opportunity to create harmony on the plate

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The Rise of Virtual Events

Event Guru

With innovative technologies on the rise and the extensive use of Zoom and other online meeting platforms in recent years like Microsoft Teams , the event industry has followed suit and virtual events are up and coming. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a large shift from hosting in person conferences, events, and meetings, to finding ways to incorporate these things online.

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GES Partners with Women in Exhibitions Summit for its Second Year

Exhibitor Magazine

GES is proud to once again be championing the Women in Exhibitions (WiE) initiative by sponsoring elements of its global summit in November. The even.

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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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Analog Events achieves prestigious B Corp™ certification

Event Industry News

Today, Analog Events, a trailblazer in sustainable experiential event production, proudly announces its Certified B Corporation™ status. This prestigious certification, awarded by the nonprofit B Lab™, honors Analog Events for meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

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Lidia and Daniel’s Luxurious Tented Wedding at Graydon Hall Manor

EventSource

In the splendid setting of their luxurious tented celebration, Lidia and Daniel’s love story came to life, beautifully captured by Mango Studios. Guided by the expert coordination of Rebecca Chan Events , they embarked on a journey that would unite them in a day filled with beauty, love, and unforgettable moments. Lidia’s radiant beauty, expertly enhanced by the talented teams at Fancy Face Inc. and Hair by Ladylyn , added an extra layer of elegance to the occasion, while the exquisi

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ASM Global signs the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge in support of initiative

Event Industry News

The Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE) initiative announced today ASM Global, the global leader in venue development and management and live entertainment content management, has officially signed the NZCE Pledge. This commitment reinforces ASM Global’s dedication to environmental sustainability and reinforces NZCE’s position as the leader of the meetings industry’s collective response to climate change.