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Identity Crisis: What Exactly Is a Meeting Planner?

EventMB

Skift Take: So few people in the general public understand what meeting planners do. We can’t even decide what to call ourselves. Why does meeting planning have such an identity crisis?

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How the UK events sector is championing sustainability

Prestige Events Magazine

By Simon Hainsworth, Managing Director of Corporate & Sporting Events Management (CSE) This year’s Olympic Games in Paris saw sustainability placed front and centre, with a heavy focus on emissions reduction and an unprecedented £1.2 billion invested in the cleanup of the River Seine. With the complexity of logistics involved in delivering a large-scale event, events themselves can account for a high degree of needless waste if not managed properly.

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2024 Platinum Choice Awards Voting

Smart Meetings

Vote for the Best in the Industry At Smart Meetings, we believe in the power of innovation to transform the way we gather, nourish, and reward guests. For over two decades, we have spotlighted the venues and destinations at the forefront of change, helping you craft events that leave lasting impressions. The Platinum Choice Awards are not just about recognizing the industry’s leaders; they’re about coming together as a community to celebrate our collective achievements and aspiration

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TRO creates festival of golf to celebrate 20-year BMW and PGA Championship partnership

Prestige Events Magazine

Experiential marketing agency TRO will once again deliver the activation at this year’s BMW PGA Championship for its longstanding client BMW. Taking place from 19-22 September at the iconic Wentworth Club, the BMW PGA Championship stands as one of the UK’s premier golf festivals. The event will include a charity Pro-Am and a 4-day golf tournament, featuring a host of European star golfers.

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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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RainFocus Acquires Web Events Global, Reinforcing Growth Trajectory

Event Industry News

RainFocus™, provider of the next-generation event marketing platform, today announced the acquisition of WebEvents Global, an established event technology and data analytics firm. This marks a significant milestone in RainFocus’ growth trajectory and reinforces the company’s strategy of simplifying and optimizing its clients’ events channels and unifying their customer journeys.

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Ahead of Election Day, Industry Group Rolls Out Educational Resources

MeetingsNet

The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance has compiled nonpartisan information and scheduled webinars to help planners and suppliers understand how industry issues could be affected by whomever takes office. With Tuesday, September 17 being National Voter Registration Day, the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance—a coalition of professional, industry, and labor associations from across the business-events industry—unveiled an educational outlet for event planners and suppliers called ECA Vote

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5 Reasons To Follow Skiddle’s Promoter Instagram Page

Skiddle

Whether it’s holiday snaps, memes, jokes, or even shopping, social media has something for everyone. But if, in between the scrolling, you’re looking for some expert event industry advice, you can find that on the Skiddle Promoter Instagram page. Updated regularly by our social media team, it’s the place to be if you want to get ahead of your competition, find inspiration and give your events a boost.

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New Handbook: Event Risk and Crisis Management

Special Events

The American Society of Association Executives' new toolkit for event pros

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Visit Oklahoma City Announces New Hires

Exhibitor Magazine

OKLAHOMA CITY - Visit Oklahoma City (Visit OKC) has added four new staff members to the team to support the sales and servicing demands on the destina.

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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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15 training skills trainers need to have to deliver effective learning

Arlo Training & Events Software

Training facilitators, whether they work for a training provider or in-house for an organization, should aim to provide their delegates with meaningful results through the training they deliver. What do we mean by “meaningful results”? We mean that delegates should leave every training session feeling motivated, inspired, and equipped with real skills that will have a direct impact on their day-to-day work.

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2025 Marks a Year of Celebration in Nashville with New Properties, Events, Restaurants and the 100th Anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry

Exhibitor Magazine

NASHVILLE, Tenn. � As the calendar turns to 2025, Music City celebrates anniversaries, new developments, grand openings and more. From new hotel pro.

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Emily and Gerry’s Modern Wedding at Three Feathers Terrace

EventSource

Emily and Gerry’s wedding at Three Feathers Terrace was all about celebrating their love in a setting that felt both modern and intimate. The summer sun added a soft glow to the day, perfectly highlighting the venue’s natural beauty. Surrounded by her closest friends in beautiful satin bridesmaid dresses , Emily wore a gown from Élisabeth & Beau that seemed made just for her.