EventMB
APRIL 25, 2024
Skift Take: If you think all Orlando has to offer meeting groups are theme parks, think again. A new addition has been given final approval, an 8.5-acre downtown sports and entertainment district.
MeetingsNet
APRIL 25, 2024
New rules take some uncertainty out of the air-travel experience for on-the-road meeting professionals and their attendees. Here’s what’s new. Delayed and canceled flights, lost bags, wonky WiFi: You can’t police these travel hassles out of existence, but standards can be set for how airlines will deal with them when they happen. Right now, U.S. airlines set their own standards for what kind of flight problems warrant a refund, when and how refunds are issued, when baggage is considered lost, an
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Stova
APRIL 25, 2024
It’s no secret that some marketers believe that email marketing has lost its effectiveness. They believe that inboxes are simply too full, and they can’t break through the noise. If you’ve heard the same, don’t fall victim. Email marketing is just as effective as it’s always been, offering an incredible ROI of $36 for every $1 spent.
Event Age by Swapcard
APRIL 25, 2024
Event organizers are increasingly turning to advanced tech to make their events stand out from the crowd and attract returning exhibitors and attendees. Two emerging technologies in this mix? Blue dot technology and location-based messaging. These innovations are shaking up trade shows, offering on-the-fly navigation and tailored interactions that boost engagement and efficiency.
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Special Events
APRIL 25, 2024
Strategies to make the budget-talk process simple, straightforward, and stress-free
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Event Marketer
APRIL 25, 2024
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MPI
APRIL 25, 2024
In their 2024 World Education Congress (WEC) session, “The Battle Between Baby Boomers and Gen Z,” Michael Owen and Taylor Smith take us along on a journey of multigenerational awareness. In this Q&A, Smith provides some early insights on the subject and what participants can expect.
Event Industry News
APRIL 25, 2024
Rockstar Energy Drink presents Creamfields returns to Daresbury in Cheshire this August Bank Holiday weekend, the festival which started as a one-day dance festival in 1998 has grown to become one of the world’s biggest electronic music festivals.
Smart Meetings
APRIL 25, 2024
The secret to planning a not-boring virtual event might be to pull a George Costanza. In an infamous Seinfeld episode, the character decides to do the opposite of what his gut tells him to see if his luck changes. Entrepreneur Jay Schwedelson, who started the wildly popular Guru Media Hub virtual conferences in 2021 to engage with marketers, thinks a similar approach can turn around digital events.
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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
APRIL 25, 2024
Here at EP HQ, we’re delighted to welcome Steven Coultas to the team. Steven joins us as Operations Manager for the business, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and experience working in operations management roles, specialising in event and crowd safety.
Smart Meetings
APRIL 25, 2024
Time for a confession. Between 2021 and 2022, I committed the error of typing the phrase “the future is hybrid” not once, but seven times and even titled an early 2023 story “ The Future is Hybrid-ish.” Mea culpa. That was back in the day when the streaming tech neighborhood of IMEX America sprawled across the middle of the show floor, and VCs were throwing money at companies with names like TeeVid, Eventory and ShoFlo.
Caterease
APRIL 25, 2024
In the culinary world, the conversation has notably shifted from just taste and presentation to one imbued with dietary inclusivity and health consciousness. The rise of alternative diets signifies a cultural shift where personal health and ethical considerations determine what ends on our plates.
StraussCA
APRIL 25, 2024
In the complex world of association management, maintaining integrity, transparency, and accountability is paramount. Associations must prioritize the implementation of robust internal controls to safeguard assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and uphold ethical standards. Let’s delve into the intricacies of internal controls, highlighting their significance, components, and best practices.
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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
MPI
APRIL 25, 2024
Mental wellness and group dynamics have changed over the last few years. Career strategists and coaches Vimari Roman and Rachelle Stone address some of these developments ahead of their 2024 World Education Congress (WEC) session, “Building Mental Fitness: The Path to Team Success.
Skiddle
APRIL 25, 2024
We’re gearing up for festival season once again. That’s come around quick, hasn’t it? As a festival promoter, you’ve probably already launched your event, unveiled your lineup, and are now focused on selling tickets with determination. Likewise, if, for example, you’re planning a one-day spectacular for food lovers or a white-knuckle attraction to run over the sunnier months, all the focus is on bringing in those all-important sales.
MPI
APRIL 25, 2024
I began volunteering for MPI on my local chapter board in July 2014. Having returned to my home country Finland two years prior, joining the board helped quickly expanded my network across the industry.
Exhibitor Magazine
APRIL 25, 2024
TORONTO - Destination Toronto today announced the appointment of Andrew Weir as President and CEO, effective May 1. Weir has been an integral member of.
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Management Events
APRIL 25, 2024
Navigating the World of Lead Generation Generating new business leads is much like nurturing a garden for future harvest. In the competitive arena of today’s market, grasping the nuances of lead generation is essential. It’s about pinpointing where potential clients congregate and employing the right strategies to spark their interest. Through the power of networking and B2B interactions, companies can discover a plethora of opportunities to broaden their influence and solidify their
Event Industry News
APRIL 25, 2024
Joining business exhibitions mainstay CloserStill Media in January 2021, from Ocean Media Group, and taking his tech acumen into events-world, was an ambition realised for head of digital & CRM, Rakim Asher. In this episode, Rakim discusses that career journey, exploring the ‘head of digital’ role, finding the right tech and scrapping old-school show guides.
Management Events
APRIL 25, 2024
The Art of Networking with Top Executives Forging relationships with high-level executives is a nuanced art that requires strategic planning and a keen understanding of corporate dynamics. At Management Events, we recognize the importance of building a robust network that includes key decision-makers. To connect with these influential individuals, it’s essential to approach them with a value-first mindset.
Event Industry News
APRIL 25, 2024
UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Next Generation Leadership (NGL) grant. This year’s awardees were chosen from a highly competitive pool of applicants by a distinguished panel of international judges chaired by UFI President Geoff Dickinson.
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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!
Event Marketer
APRIL 25, 2024
The MGM Grand Las Vegas came alive with the sounds of lively networking, industry speak, music and laughter, as attendees took part in day one of the Experiential Marketing Summit (EMS) on April 24. The No. 1 conference for creators of the brand experience immersed a global audience of b-to-b and b-to-c marketers, trade show organizers, agency executives, meeting planners, event strategists and tech specialists in hands-on workshops, creative group work, panel sessions, booth exhibits and a fest
Smart Meetings
APRIL 25, 2024
Calling all bookworms, poets, dreamers and creatives Writers and novelists have long found refuge in hotels: as a space to write, to find inspiration or simply to get away from the day-to-day and refresh the mind. The literary hotels you’ll find below are go-to’s for those who love literature and art in all its forms. Each space has seen iconic achievements from celebrated creatives, and they all offer space for events.
PCMA Convene
APRIL 25, 2024
The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) held its 43rd Annual Pregnancy Meeting, Feb. 6-11, at Moscone West. In March, urologist Ashley Winter took to X (formerly Twitter) to share that she wouldn’t be attending the American Urological Association’s 2024 annual meeting, May 3 – 6, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. “My husband & I are trying for our 2nd child.
MeetingsNet
APRIL 25, 2024
As Congress debates the use of facial identification for airport security, planners should know how that technology differs from the one that measures attendee engagement during sessions. On April 25, the U.S. Travel Association came out forcefully against an amendment to a bill before Congress that reauthorizes and funds the Federal Aviation Administration—an amendment that U.S.
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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.
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