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Hosting a Webinar? Here’s What to Do Before, During, and After the Event

Attendease

Webinars have become more common in the past few years as more professionals and companies have started working remotely and maintaining flexible work arrangements. As such, it’s safe to say that virtual events are here to stay. After all, these enable businesses and professionals to interact with more people from different regions and easily market new products and services globally.

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3 Ways to Take Incentive Travel From Transactional to Transformational

EventMB

Skift Take: Today’s incentive travelers want more than just a free trip — they demand deep, meaningful experiences that are good for the planet and food for the soul. Here are three ways incentive destinations can help travelers connect not just with each other but also with their purpose and place in the world.

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Hybrid Events: One Event, Two Experiences

TicketBud

The events industry has gone through significant changes over the past few years, with the pandemic forcing us to find new ways to gather and connect. While virtual events demonstrated the power of technology in bringing dispersed people together, they also proved the unmatched value of in-person interactions. Luckily, hybrid events marry the best of both worlds, providing an inclusive and sustainable event that is rich in data and dynamic for organizers and participants alike.

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Hillary Clinton’s Decision-Making Lessons for Meeting Planners

MeetingsNet

At the recent PCMA Convening Leaders conference, the former U.S. Secretary of State recalled a critical moment in her career that defined her approach to staying open-minded, objective, and energized when leading teams through tough tasks. As a professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, Hillary Clinton says this to her students on a regular basis: To make the best decisions, you must be able to hold multiple thoughts in your head at the same time—and often, th

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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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CES 2024 Rolling Coverage: Even More Booth Scenes and Commentary from Las Vegas

Event Marketer

We looked back at a few images from CES a decade ago. Standing at the main entrance of North Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center, from up on top theater-style seating, one could see near clear to the other end of the hall. It was a sea of logos suspended from the ceiling. The carpeting, in abundance. The lighting, bright. The colors, primary and bold.

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Three Trends Shaping 2024 Events

TicketBud

A trifecta of event trends in 2024 shows promise in creating innovative, immersive, and inclusive events that drive engagement and align with evolving societal values. Below, we share more about the top three event trends of 2024, guaranteed to leave lasting impressions and showcase technological adaptability and eco-consciousness in a rapidly changing world.

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BMA House hosts Sustainable Event Buyer’s Guide launch for fourth year

Event Industry News

BMA House has once again been selected to host the launch of The Sustainable Event Buyer’s Guide as part of its partnership with Event Industry News. The event is a perfect opportunity for the award-winning venue to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability and environmental activities.

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Five Ways to a Hangover Cure

Master the Event

A hangover cure, not a topic I often have to ponder. But after a weekend of hockey and a birthday celebration (not mine) like no other it was time to ponder. Yesterday was a day of rest and hangover cure advice from everyone and their brother. Have you ever wanted to take it easy with some drinks but were not looking forward to the unavoidable hangover?

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eFactura for Event Organizers: Oveit and Smartbill

Oveit

Our goal at Oveit is to provide you with a robust event registration platform that simplifies the work and automates repetitive tasks. And […] The post eFactura for Event Organizers: Oveit and Smartbill appeared first on Oveit.

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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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The Mermaid London champions mental health support with 2024 charity partnership

Event Industry News

Heart of London events venue, The Mermaid London, is thrilled to announce its partnership with leading mental health charity, SANE. Supporting the charity’s efforts to improve the quality of life of people affected by mental illness, the flexible and adaptable conference space will donate £1 for every day delegate rate package booked throughout 2024.

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How To Create A Winning Event Engagement Strategy For Your Next Event

Event Smart

Events are one of the most effective marketing tools for any event organizer, as they can help achieve various goals, such as generating leads, increasing brand awareness, educating customers, building relationships, and more.

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Music Venue Trust announce 8 new patrons

Event Industry News

Music Venue Trust (MVT), the charity that represents hundreds of UK Grassroots Music Venues (GMVs), has announced eight new patrons who join the ever-expanding list of advocates for the UK’s grassroots music sector.

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News Releases: Passé or Still an Essential Communications Tool for Associations?

StraussCA

As we live in an era dominated by social media, digital marketing, and 24/7 news cycles I’m often asked if the traditional news release is still relevant for associations as a means of disseminating information to key stakeholders. Some may argue its relevance is diminishing, overshadowed by the immediacy of digital platforms. While others – including me!

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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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viagogo’s Managing Director, Cris Miller says retracted Sphere bid a monumental loss to live events industry and local community  

Event Industry News

viagogo saw first-hand that 2023 was the year of live events with fans from 90 different countries flocking to the UK to see stars like Beyoncé, The Weeknd, and Bruce Springsteen. This booming market, valued at $653 billion (£514 billion) in 2022, is expected to reach $1.2 trillion by 2032.

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The introvert’s guide to rocking LinkedIn: 3 tips you can’t ignore

MPI

In the bustling world of meetings and events, where networking often feels like an extrovert’s game, LinkedIn stands as a beacon for the introverted professional.

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GIRL BIRTHDAY PARTY IDEAS – SAME TIME EACH YEAR!

Master the Event

So it’s that time of year again, your tween is approaching another birthday and you are struggling to come up with the greatest way to mark this special day. Tweens are entering that uniquely amazing time in life when everything slowly, but surely, begins to matter. Birthdays and birthday celebrations are meant to be a very special occasion in a girl’s life and development.

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Exhibitor Group Welcomes Chris Bruce as CTSM Portfolio Manager

Exhibitor Magazine

ROCHESTER, MN � Exhibitor Group today announced that Chris Bruce, CTSM Gold, has joined the organization as its new CTSM portfolio manager. In his rol.

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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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Going Green with Food and Beverage

Master the Event

These days it’s all about going green and not in the way Kermit the frog sings about. Have you ever wondered what a green meeting is actually all about? A green meeting is a meeting that utilizes Eco- friendly resources to lessen the meetings environmental impression. There are many resources meeting and event planners can use, including reducing; water, energy as well as food and beverage consumption.

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Cvent Acquires Jifflenow and iCapture to Expand its Trade Show and Conference Offerings

Exhibitor Magazine

TYSONS, VA � Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, today announced that it has acquired Jifflenow, a leadi.

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GOING GREEN WITH EVENT DECORATION

Master the Event

Event decoration can be sustainable. And when it comes to planning an event, it can in fact, be both successful and green. The majority of events, any kind of event has a big influence on our surroundings. And while we care about the environment we often forget about it when we are on the go planning. From event decoration to food and beverage to transportation; events easily create a substantial amount of excess.

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UFI Releases Updated, Expanded World Map of Exhibition Venues

Exhibitor Magazine

PARIS � Available exhibition space is a key driver in the development of the exhibition industry globally. Today, to provide the industry with up-to-.

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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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Google Plus Communities for Meeting and Event Planners

Master the Event

By now I am assuming that most meeting and event planners are part of the 500,000,000 Google Plus members. What started as an invitation only service has quickly become one of the largest social networking services. It’s often described as Facebook for the business community. Like other social networking sites, there are areas within Google Plus where like-minded professionals can connect.

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TSE Featured Speakers: Dona Liston & Emily Malaya

Special Events

Meet the speakers of Catersource + The Special Event!

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Event Sponsors, a Win-Win Situation

Master the Event

Event sponsors provide assistance for an association or company’s event by donating materials or supplying financial assistance. Planning any kind of event takes hard work and lots of know-how. And really there are so many important components that go into successful event planning. One thing I know for sure; planning events always, always takes financial resources, in other words money and lots of it.

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Site Inspection Notes – Columbus, Ohio

Planner WIre

Columbus is jamming. It is a hidden gem in the heart of the Midwest that offers an array of unique experiences for meeting and conference planners. For most meeting and event planners, Columbus is blank, unknown, and unloved. Still, Columbus has a vibrant culture, top-notch facilities, and accessibility. Columbus is more than just a city – it’s a destination that promises to make any event unforgettable… Why Choose Columbus for Your Next Conference or Meeting 1.

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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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Everything You Wanted to Know about Hidden Hotel Fees, but were Afraid to Ask!

Master the Event

There was a time when you could stay at a hotel and know exactly what your final bill would be. Well those days are definitely a thing of the past. In today’s world a hotel wants to provide everything for their guests and that really is where it all starts. Of course a hotel wants each and every guest to feel special and have everything they want at their fingertips.

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Evites for Birthdays, a Great Tool for Birthday Party Planning

Master the Event

Birthday party planning, similar to event planning, requires organizational skills. The great thing about the Internet is that there are automation tools easily available. Today most invitations are done electronically. Evites have become a popular tool for sending out, and tracking, invitations to events. Evites for birthdays are great because you can track who is coming, and who is not, automatically.

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Event Planning Forms – Organizing Your Way to a Great Event

Master the Event

There are a lot of qualities that a successful event planner requires; multitasking, creativity and enjoying working with people are all near the top of the list. But one of the most important qualities that any successful event planner requires is organization, organization, organization. Yes, it’s so important that we say it three times. Everyone has their own methods to being and staying organized.