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Planned Secures $35 Million in Funding, Hopper’s CEO Joins Board

EventMB

Skift Take: Planned has secured a significant round of financing and added a travel industry heavyweight onto its board. Up next is expanding AI functionality and travel booking capabilities.

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What One Thing? Deborah Gardner on Building a Winning Mentality

Smart Meetings

Insights on creating success and leading with heart In this episode of the What One Thing? Smart Meetings welcomes Deborah Gardner, a former swimming champion and performance expert known for her competitive mentality and dynamic presentations. Gardner shares her unique journey from crashing weddings to becoming a key figure in the hospitality industry.

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Stand Against Boycotts: Events Embrace Inclusion Amid Political Division

EventMB

Skift Take: What happens when a destination is committed to embracing DEI, but political leaders stand in the way?

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William Fogler, Veteran Planner, Looks Back On 20 Years

Smart Meetings

William Fogler, founder and CEO of Atlanta-based WM Events, has come a long way from planning his mother’s 50th birthday party, when he hired a stripper from the Yellow Pages. He was 12 years old then. Today, his award-winning events company, which has a lengthy roster of household-name clients, including professional sports teams like MBL’s Atlanta Braves and corporate giants such as Microsoft and Delta Air Lines, is marking two decades of success.

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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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Field Report: Our Visit to a Surprise Hennessy Sensory Pop-up in Orlando

Event Marketer

You couldn’t miss it. A bright red, branded shipping container with its doors and walls propped open to reveal several interactive sampling stations surprised passersby when it popped up in the usually quiet parking lot at The Loop’s ABC Fine Wine & Spirits store in Orlando on July 11. It was Hennessy’s Made for More Tour, which had rolled into the city, one of the tour’s last stops.

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Case Study: How Ricoh Made a Smaller Booth More Impactful with Live Theater

Event Marketer

At the much-anticipated return of Drupa, May 28 through June 7, in Düsseldorf, Germany, Japanese multinational imaging and electronics brand Ricoh maximized a booth space that was 30-percent smaller than previous years by leveraging live theater and heritage-inspired imagery based on the Japanese life principle, HENKAKU, which translates to “transformational innovation.

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Beyond The Event: little things that enhance the attendee experience

Event Industry News

After a break in recording (and an eventful football tournament) we are delighted to welcome back the Event Industry News Podcast, host, James Dickinson is joined by Valentina Ruffoni, Founder of Beyond The Event, International Event Strategy, Production & Management.

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Three New Resources to Make Your Trade Show Program Greener

Event Marketer

As companies get serious about reaching the 2050 Net Zero goals, trade show industry partners and organizations are also leveling up their practices and coming up with guidelines that help reduce the environmental impact and increase climate-related transparency, mandated by the recent rules from the Securities and Exchange Commission. California has already taken a strong stance on disclosure in trade show exhibits and events, and Europe is well known for its stringent requirements.

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Present Communications achieves certification to ISO 20121:2012 Sustainable Event Management

Event Industry News

Present have achieved certification to ISO 20121:2012 Sustainable Event Management in relation to its work as a supplier to the events industry, supplying technology and support to the live events, experiential and broadcast sectors. ISO20121:2012 provides a recognised framework for sustainable event management.

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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 ticket design with Oveit: make your tickets match your brand

Oveit

When setting up an event, it’s important to have your brand really shine through. With our PRO account, you can customize the look […] The post Event ticket design with Oveit: make your tickets match your brand appeared first on Oveit.

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Elevate Your Catering Business with Cloud-Based Software

Caterease

In today’s fast-paced world, restaurant owners and catering businesses must keep up with technology to stay ahead of the competition. One area where technology has made significant strides is in catering software. Moving from on-premise systems to cloud-based solutions can transform how you manage your operations, streamline processes, and enhance customer satisfaction.

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Snöball Releases First-ever Peer-to-Peer Marketing Benchmark Report for Events

Event Industry News

Snöball, a leader in peer-to-peer marketing solutions for event marketing, is thrilled to announce the release of its inaugural Peer-to-Peer Marketing Annual Benchmark Report. This comprehensive first-ever report provides unprecedented insights into the effectiveness of peer-to-peer marketing strategies within the events industry, setting a new standard for event marketers worldwide.

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Embracing the Duck: Lessons in Event Planning

Do Good Events

When you think of event planning, images of meticulous schedules, elegant decorations, and smoothly orchestrated affairs probably come to mind. But what about a duck? Yes, you read that right—event planning and ducks have more in common than meets the eye. Let me explain. In my journey as an event wingman (duck, wing, get it?) over the past seven months, I’ve come to realize that a duck is an apt mascot for successful event planners.

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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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New PIE Working Group launched to support independent AEO event organisers

Event Industry News

The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is excited to announce the launch of its private independent entrepreneur (PIE) working group, set to meet for the first time ahead of the AEO Conference in Manchester on the 4th of September.

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Avoid Frustrating Association Volunteer Leaders

StraussCA

I’ve been thinking a lot about what frustrates association volunteer leaders based on my own experience and those I work with. I now see the work of associations divided into two columns: proactive work and reactive work. Some might see proactive work as positive and reactive work as negative. That is not how I see it. Reactive work may be positive as it responds to an opportunity, not just a threat.

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ICC Wales welcomes Martyn’s Law inclusion in the King’s Speech as legislation is now committed to UK law

Event Industry News

Martyn’s Law has been included in the King’s Speech, 17th July, committing the UK Government to passing it into law. “Martyn’s Law” is named after Martyn Hett, a victim of the 2017 Manchester Arena attack, and is part of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, aimed at preventing future tragedies.

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Skiddle Ranks Among Lancashire’s Top 10 Most Profitable SMEs

Skiddle

Lancashire Business View celebrated the Hot 100 SMEs in the region at Blackburn Rovers' football ground. Read the full article to learn more.

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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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Ascot Racecourse reports surge in demand for summer corporate events

Event Industry News

Since the start of this year, Ascot Racecourse has witnessed a significant shifting tide regarding the demand for summer corporate hospitality packages and premium fine-dining experiences on racedays, setting them on course to achieve a record-breaking year.

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Download Skiddle’s FREE Q2 Ticketing Trend Report

Skiddle

Stay updated on the latest trends and changes in consumer behaviour in the events sector with our free Ticketing Trend Report.

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ESSA announces launch of two carbon calculators and mentoring scheme

Event Industry News

The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) announced two significant initiatives at this year’s AGM – the launch of two carbon calculators and its first ever mentoring programme. As part of its continued provision of industry-leading services, ESSA now offers members access to two new carbon calculators to support their journey towards becoming ESSA Accredited in Sustainability.

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Explore St. Louis Announces Ed Skapinok as Chief Commercial Officer

Exhibitor Magazine

ST. LOUIS - Explore St. Louis announced today the appointment of Ed Skapinok as Chief Commercial Officer of the destination marketing organization and.

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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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TOCA Social – Team building Spotlight

Event Industry News

TOCA Social is the world’s first immersive football and dining experience and integrates unmatched food and drink with their world-class footy games. Looking for ways to spice up your team’s away days or brainstorming sessions? Look no further!

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Reminder: Your Event Could Be a Gala Recipient!

Special Events

Submit your event to be entered for our annual Gala Awards!

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12 best Regfox alternatives for training providers (2024)

Arlo Training & Events Software

RegFox is an event registration platform designed for conferences, workshops, camps, and classes. It’s a generally well-rated platform, but if you’ve clicked on this article then you’re most likely looking for an alternative that’s better suited for your business. This is particularly true if you’re a training provider who needs a platform that is specifically built for training or course providers.

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Broadwick Live introduce new ‘Broadwick Live Presents’ initiative collaborating with London’s favourite venues and showcasing emerging artists

Event Industry News

Broadwick Live, leaders in the entertainment space, from London to more recently New York, launch a new music initiative that sees them collaborating with some of London’s most loved venues including Studio 338, NTs loft, Electric Brixton, Phonox.

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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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Alycia and Vince’s Luxurious Modern Wedding at Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex

EventSource

On a balmy summer day, beneath the opulent chandeliers and grand arches of the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex , Alycia and Vince celebrated their love in a wedding that was straight out of a modern fairy tale. This landmark event space, complete with its blend of historic and contemporary charm, provided the perfect backdrop for a day that was both luxurious and intimate.