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Navigating the Globalization of Events: Key Takeaways from PCMA Convening Leaders

EventMB

Skift Take: At this years PCMA Convening Leaders in Houston, the spotlight was on helping event planners navigate and meet the needs of increasingly international audiences.

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Q&A: How One Event Speaker is on a Mission to Support Sober Lifestyles

Event Marketer

Event networking experiences often revolve around the bar. Once those black-cloth topped carts roll out, its a signal to socialize and sip while doing it, often at the end of the day. For those who dont drink alcohol, the bar cart can be triggering, and the timing of the networking, cumbersome. It wasnt until Laura Nelson was invited to speak at a womens entrepreneurial conference on a wellness panel, that she realized she wasnt alone in her perception of alcohols role in events.

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8 Best Practices for a High-Converting Event Registration Landing Page

Guidebook

You’ve spent months planning and coordinating every aspect of your event. You’ve put together an attractive event marketing website , and have been diligently promoting it to build anticipation for your event. Now you’re ready to open up registration but, you’re not sure if your event registration landing page checks all the boxes.

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Smart Travel: Safest Airlines Revealed, National Geographic Unveils New Expeditions, the Upcoming Global Tourism Resilience Conference and More

Smart Meetings

Feeling uneasy after hearing about recent plane crashes? Fear nota top travel site just released a list of the safest airlines to help you fly with confidence. Thinking about a Caribbean locale for your next meeting or event? One destination is drawing record-breaking numbers of overnight visitors, and its easy to see why. Planning an incentive trip with wellness in mind?

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Beyond the Buzz: How to Turn Marketing Trends into Revenue-Driving Strategies

Speaker: Alexa Acosta, B2B Marketing Leader

Marketing is evolving at breakneck speed—new tools, AI-driven automation, and changing buyer behaviors are rewriting the playbook. With so many trends competing for attention, how do you cut through the noise and focus on what truly moves the needle? In this webinar, industry expert Alexa Acosta will break down the most impactful marketing trends shaping the industry today and how to turn them into real, revenue-generating strategies.

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Level up your event business with automation: More touchpoints with less effort

Planning Pod

We all know building strong relationships with clients is crucial in the event industry. We also know juggling multiple events, tight deadlines, and a never-ending to-do list can leave little time for the consistent communication that fosters those relationships. Thats where event business automation comes in. By strategically using technology, you can automate touchpoints with event leads and clients that enhance their experience with your teamnot to mention freeing up loads of your precious ti

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Why In-Room Appeals Outshine Auctioneers for Event Fundraising

Glow Global Events

Why In-Room Appeals Outshine Auctioneers for Event Fundraising When planning a fundraising event, one of the biggest decisions is determining the best way to inspire donations. While live auctions led by professional auctioneers have long been a popular option, many organizations are shifting toward in-room appeals. This strategy centers on creating emotional connections and encouraging participation from everyone in the roomnot just the highest bidders.

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Off the Grid and Out of My Mind: Finding Sanity in an Industry That Never Stops

Smart Meetings

If there is one thing Ive learned over lo these many years of booking and representing speakers, its that someone always needs something. Always. Ive also learned a lot about healthy boundaries (and how I suck at setting them). Pile on motherhood, and you have yourself a tsunami of overwhelm waiting to happen. Last year, my particular gift for boundary-less living caught up with me, and I found myself booking two nights in early January at an East Texas tiny house.

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Contract Clauses You Need in 2025

SmartMeetings

Professor Tyra Warner on the latest risk factors in this uncertain year From force majeure to data protection, meeting professionals are trying to cover the unexpected in contracts during what could be a tumultuous year for business and the economy. Tyra Warner, assistant professor and department chair of Hospitality and Tourism Management at College of Coastal Georgia, has seen hotel negotiations from every angle.

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Beyond the Field: A Chiefs-Inspired Celebration

Canadian Special Events

This Kansas City Chiefs-themed Bar Mitzvah set the bar high, delivering a one-of-a-kind celebration for a young fan and his equally passionate father. Held at Toronto’s prestigious Granite Club , the event transformed the venue into a football lover’s paradise, complete with game-day energy, vibrant decor, and personal touches that made the day special.

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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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The Benefits of Same-Day Lead Retrieval: Why Speed to Lead Matters

Expo Logic

Discover how same-day lead retrieval enhances conversions, improves customer experience, and maximizes event ROI. Learn why speed to lead is essential for staying ahead in todays competitive market. The post The Benefits of Same-Day Lead Retrieval: Why Speed to Lead Matters appeared first on Event Management Solutions for Expo Events and Trade Shows | Expo Logic.