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All This Talk About Planner Stress is Stressing Us Out

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Skift Take: Could we be making our jobs more stressful by constantly talking about how stressful they are? Some experts say yes, and there’s even a term for it.

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Case Study: Edgefactory Goes Festival-themed in California

Smart Meetings

When more than 1,200 Quest Software employees went to Anaheim Hilton in California for the company’s annual fiscal end celebration, NXT FY25, the setting looked more like one created for a music festival. With that, it wouldn’t have been all too surprising if some attendees questioned if they were in the right place. Luckily, the inventive branding by edgefactory ensured they knew where they were.

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It’s the Summer of School Buses: Insights and Tips Around This Trending Tour Vehicle

Event Marketer

School buses are among the experiential marketing industry’s earliest rides. In fact, a quick flip back in our archives to 2002 will reveal a Peeps tour housed in a school bus, one of many longer haul programs to emerge in that era as event budgets increased and the concept of the event campaign grew along with them (read: tours). Flash forward to last month, as Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS World Tour blew up on TikTok with a purple star-covered school bus as the hub, and it’s clear the charm and conve

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Stylish Service: How Catering Uniforms Have Evolved Over Time

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The uniform you wear as a catering professional is more than just a piece of fabric. It’s a symbol of your commitment to service, an expression of your brand, and a key element in the overall experience you provide. This blog post will explore the fascinating evolution of catering uniforms and dress codes.

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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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Nat Geo’s Cinematic ‘Hexadome’ Installation Inspires Repeat Visits at D23

Event Marketer

National Geographic has captured many natural wonders of the world and shared them through its breadth of content, and at Disney’s D23 superfan event in Anaheim, CA, attendees got a chance to plant themselves in the middle of it all at the “Hexadome.” To remind fans that Nat Geo offers a diverse collection of content and that it all falls under the Disney umbrella, the brand built a spherical theater installation that enveloped viewers in its top series and transported them around the planet wit

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Beyond the cricket at Destination Emirates Old Trafford

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Business development manager Zoe Arnold has been with Emirates Old Trafford for six years, a time of significant change beyond the boundary which has seen Zoe honoured with a Rising Star award from the WLA (Women Leaders Association), a leadership development consultancy that focuses on female leaders.

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Design for Impact

Smart Meetings

How increase engagement without increasing costs One of the biggest challenges facing planners today is how to grow engagement among attendees all while keeping the stellar experience within a budget. To better understand how this is possible, Smart Meetings chatted with Devon Montgomery Pasha, CMP, CED, director of North America for Event Design Collective.

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Brand experience agency, Strata appoints Louise Greig as Head of Logistics

Event Industry News

Strata, the award-winning brand experience agency, has appointed Louise Greig as Head of Logistics, tasked with delivering world-class logistics solutions to Strata’s ever-growing client base. Greig’s appointment is the result of significant client growth and continued demand for exceptional delegate experience support.

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Survey: The State of Event AI

Smart Meetings

Generative AI could fundamentally change your job in the not-too-distant future. Earlier this year, we created a white paper to help you understand how savvy meeting professionals are using AI to increase productivity while managing security concerns. We teamed up with the ethical data company Zenus.AI to ask readers about their approach to adopting the tool.

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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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How To Use Your Fanbase to Drive Ticket Sales

Skiddle

An engaged fanbase can supercharge your event, helping you to sell out and promote your night or daytime ventures. But the question we’re sure has been on the lips of you and many event promoters is, how exactly do you do it? Often, the word engage can strike fear into the hearts of people. As though it’s been plucked from the depths of a cliche LinkedIn post from the business influencer you’re trying to hide from.

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Wellness at Work

Smart Meetings

How a holistic approach can boost engagement and focus Too many meetings set participants up for less than productive outcomes with rote agendas or meandering discussions event though research shows that people are motivated by purpose, which leads to better outcomes for both employees and organizations. On the other hand, workplace stress and burnout can have the opposite effect–leading to decreased performance, higher absenteeism and increased turnover.

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A Guide For Understanding Association Task Forces vs. Committees

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Understanding the roles of association task forces and committees is crucial for effective organizational governance. Both play important roles, but they have different functions, durations, and structures. Here’s a guide to understanding their differences and also how they complement each other: Committees: Growth & Development Committees are permanent or semi-permanent groups within an association that focus on specific areas of governance, responsibility and growth.

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Use These 5 Tools for Freshers Week Success

Skiddle

Fresher’s Week is around the corner and if you want to see success, you’ve come to the right place. We know how important this week can be for event promoters up and down the country. Looking for marketing advice? We can help. Want to quicken up the listing process? We’ve got you. Wondering what the benefits of our many features are?

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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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Get Your Gala Submission Locked In with These Four Tips!

Special Events

Deadline for Gala Awards submission is Sunday, September 15, 2024

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Sarah and Mark’s Opulent Wedding at The Arlington Estate

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On a picturesque day filled with love, laughter, and lavish details, Sarah and Mark celebrated their union at the stunning The Arlington Estate. The journey to this day was as beautiful as the wedding itself. They moved from friendship to love, with Mark’s persistent efforts to get to know her better eventually blossomed into a deep, meaningful relationship.

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Industry News for August 30, 2024

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