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How to Create Engaging Webinars Your Members Will Love

Eventmobi

For a brief moment, virtual meetings became the center of the event universe pretty much out of necessity. At the time, event planners made the most of the shift away from in-person events, pulling out all the stops to keep attendees engaged. Big guests, interactive games, build-your-own-drink happy hours? It was all on the table. And that pushed production values to new heights.

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Top Tips for Leveraging Branding Throughout Your Nonprofit Organization’s Event

Attendease

Branding is a crucial part of any organization’s success. Effective branding helps supporters remember who you are, builds an identity for your nonprofit, and boosts your marketing and advertising results. Over time, you can communicate that identity with just a logo or mission statement— for example, think about the feelings, values, and ideologies that come to mind when you see the Nike logo or hear the brand’s slogan.

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New Report: Why AI Is the Future of Translation at Multilingual Meetings

EventMB

This content was created collaboratively by Wordly and Skift’s branded content studio, SkiftX. In a world of increasingly global meetings with diverse attendees, effectively communicating has never been more critical. Breaking down language barriers speaks to the heart of accessibility, a top priority among planners. Meanwhile, the Freeman Trends 2024 Report states that easy access to educational content is the most valuable aspect of online events.

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Castles and Choreography: All Hail Disney’s ‘Rise of Red’ Premiere Event

Event Marketer

It’s been five years since Disney Branded Television has released a new installment from its “Descendants” franchise. So for the July debut of the fourth film in the fantasy series, “Descendants: The Rise of Red,” the brand aimed to reignite the fandom with a family-friendly premiere event infused with pop-up performances and meticulously curated design schemes that had 120 influencers and young talent capturing content from every corner.

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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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New Report: Why AI Is the Future of Translation at Multilingual Meetings

EventMB

Skift Take: AI-powered translation tools are impressing planners with their efficiency and cost-effectiveness compared to employing human translators.

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How to Build a Sustainable Loudspeaker System

Prestige Events Magazine

By Robert Trebus, d&b group, Director Global Sustainability Society’s trend towards sustainability is becoming increasingly relevant in the event industry. Consequently, manufacturers of audio, video, and lighting equipment are delving more deeply into the idea of sustainable products, aligning their offerings with the growing demand for eco-friendly solutions.

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Field Report: Feeling the Grind at Mike’s Hard Lemonade’s ‘Jobstacle’ Course

Event Marketer

With Labor Day around the corner and survey results revealing that more than half of Americans think their job is harder than other professions, Mike’s Hard Lemonade teamed up with actor and former odd-job man Lamorne Morris to put New Yorkers to work. On Aug. 20, as an extension of its “Hard Days Deserve a Hard Lemonade” 25 th anniversary campaign, the brand invited consumers 21-plus to participate in “Mike’s Jobstacle Course” to experience what a few “easy” jobs entail, with Morris on hand to

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BFI Southbank and Benugo launch Balcony Bar

Prestige Events Magazine

Balcony Bar is London’s hottest new terrace drinking spot boasting stunning views across the buzzing South Bank. The all-weather inside, outside venue is open from 4pm each day atop the iconic BFI Southbank building, alongside the River Thames. A concise bar food menu curated by Benugo chefs features Fried chicken; Sweet potato fries; Arancini; and Salt & pepper squid alongside mini handmade pizzas, and charcuterie.

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How Back-to-School Skincare Purchases are Driving CeraVe’s First-ever Mobile Tour

Event Marketer

To capitalize on a spike in sales of its cleansers during the back-to-school shopping period, CeraVe launched its first-ever mobile tour this summer designed to engage students preparing to return to schools and campuses. The four-city CeraVe Drama Free Cleansing Tour hit New York City, Chicago, Nashville and Atlanta, Aug. 1-17, and offered a soap opera theme that tied into the brand’s larger #CleanseLikeADerm campaign.

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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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Robert Kenward appointed to the Meetings Industry Association’s board

Prestige Events Magazine

Robert Kenward, Fitability® Recruiter at You Search & Select has been appointed as a board member of the Meetings Industry Association (MIA). With recruitment being an ongoing challenge for the sector, the leading industry recruitment expert will focus on providing best practice guidance and strategic advice to board members. MIA chief executive, Kerrin MacPhie, said: “Our latest quarterly MIA Insights report revealed 70% of members reported staff vacancies, an increase of 9% on October 2023

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Oveit – Don’t let registration be your weak link

Event Industry News

As an event organizer, you’re constantly juggling dozens of tasks – coordinating speakers, managing schedules, ensuring smooth crowd control, arranging accommodations, handling sponsor perks, and overseeing AV setup. Each element is crucial, yet none is as pivotal as the guest’s first real interaction with your event: the registration process.

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The Rebirth of In-Person Business Events

Special Events

5 ways conferences have shifted post-pandemic

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Swagable

Event Industry News

At Swagable, we create event swag fit for the 21st Century. We help you build stress-free, trackable digital goody bags that build connections with your customers and their communities. Using our digital swag platform, we’ve traded wasteful for purposeful – no more transportation nightmares, no more bulging recycling bins.

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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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Camm & Hooper venues set to be Corporate Christmas Party hot spots with new themed nights

Prestige Events Magazine

Premier events management company, Camm & Hooper , has unveiled the festive themes for its portfolio of venues, with the iconic London sites set to become corporate party hot spots this Christmas. Headquartered in the Capital, Camm & Hooper has established an impressive reputation for delivering extraordinary experiences that leave a lasting impression.

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8 Strategies for Mastering Lead Retrieval at Trade Shows

Stova

Lead retrieval is arguably the most important objective for sponsors and exhibitors at a trade show, but the technology supporting this activity today is often clunky and ineffective. How can you ensure that the tools you’re using are fit for purpose and won’t frustrate sponsors, exhibitors, and the attendees they’re there to meet?

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Building a Crystal Ball: Future-Focused Events Survey

MeetingsNet

The Events Industry Council is looking for input for its Futures Landscape Study. Here’s a link to a short survey that can help our industry create a detailed picture of what’s ahead. What’s on your mind? The Event Industry Council wants to know and has just launched its Futures Landscape Study Survey as part of a year-long project looking at issues shaping the business events industry.

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SEO or SEM? Which is Better for an Association?

StraussCA

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) are important marketing strategies for an association looking to drive traffic and bring attention to its website. For many associations a combination of both SEO and SEM is ideal. But how are they different? SEO is a long-term investment marketing-wise and focuses primarily on improving the association’s website’s organic rankings over time through tactics like keywords to aid search engines in finding content and ranking websit

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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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Matt Curran appointed a member of the UNICEF UK Event Committee.

Prestige Events Magazine

Matt Curran, Director of Chew, has become a member of the UNICEF UK Event Committee. UNICEF is the world’s leading children’s organisation, working across more than 190 countries to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children and build a better world for everyone. For over 75 years, UNICEF has been ensuring more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated, and protected than any other organisation.

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EXHIBITOR Magazine Announces Winners of the 21st Annual Corporate Event Awards

Exhibitor Magazine

EXHIBITOR magazine is proud to announce the following winners in its 21st Annual Corporate Event Awards. Honoring excellence in event-marketing strate.

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PLAYXPERIENCE to revolutionise conferences and events at Butlin’s Bognor Regis

Prestige Events Magazine

In October, Butlin’s will open the doors to the highly anticipated PLAYXPERIENCE activity centre at the Bognor Regis resort, marking another significant milestone in Butlin’s biggest year of investment to date. Following the successful launches of Maple Walk’s premium lodges in Skegness and making Studio 36 a permanent feature at all three resorts, PLAYXPERIENCE promises to revolutionise the corporate delegate experience in Bognor Regis.

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Webinar Recap: How to Deliver Quality Training at Scale with Tammy Banks

Arlo Training & Events Software

At Arlo , we’re lucky enough to have customers who are experts in the world of training. Our customers are delivering great training each day. They’re constantly innovating and coming up with more ways to deliver the most effective training possible for their learners. One of our customers who embodies these qualities is Tammy Banks, best-selling author and co-founder of Taye Training , a UK-based learning and development company that delivers specialist training and consultancy to frontline ser

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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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Case Design Corp. Launches New Website

Exhibitor Magazine

TELFORD, PA - Case Design Corp (CDC) has just released its new website with a dedicated Exhibit/Display Case section featuring 7 different types of.

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Smart Start: Bright Ideas from the Planner’s Toolbox

SmartMeetings

Industry expert talks getting started and growing strong careers in the ever-evolving meetings world In this sparkling grand opening of Smart Meetings’ re-branded podcast, formerly Meeting of the Minds, now Smart Start: The Meeting Planner’s Toolbox , Smart Meetings editors Eming Piansay and Sara Robertson bring in managing editor Gary Diedrichs to dig into his extensive industry knowledge and expertise as a long-time meetings industry writer.

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Stefania and Jacob’s Classic Wedding at Hart House

EventSource

Fall weddings have a unique charm, with their crisp air and warm, earthy tones creating a magical backdrop for love stories to unfold. Stefania and Jacob chose the iconic Hart House for their special day, a venue deep in history and architectural beauty. With STORI Events organizing each detail, the couple celebrated their love in a stunningly elegant yet minimalistic fashion.

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Destination Canada launches Canada’s Business Events’ Sustainability Storybook

Event Industry News

Destination Canada’s Business Events team has launched the latest resource to come from its Canadian Business Events Sustainability Plan, Canada’s Sustainability Storybook. This sustainability storybook shares initiatives from communities which actively host business events and presents turnkey solutions to inspire and challenge business events decision-makers, planners, sustainability professionals and host destinations, globally.

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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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Lessons from the DNC: How to Keep Your Events Running On Time

EventMB

Skift Take: The first night of the Democratic National Convention was criticized for not running on time with President Joe Biden’s speech ending past midnight EST. How can you master the clock?

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Lessons from the DNC: How to Keep Your Events Running On Time

EventMB

President Joe Biden, billed as the featured speaker of the first night of the Democratic National Convention, was scheduled to speak at 10:30 EST. His start time was delayed by more than an hour, speaking well past midnight for East Coast viewers. Convention officials said the delay was caused by the “raucous applause interrupting speaker after speaker,” but even the first speaker started nearly 90 minutes late.

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