Mon.Aug 05, 2024

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Volunteer Recruitment: Connecting With Conference Volunteers

Eventmobi

Recruiting volunteers for conferences can be challenging but immensely rewarding. Volunteers not only help your events run smoothly but also bring energy, enthusiasm, and fresh perspectives. Those who are passionate, reliable, and committed to doing their best on event day can help you pull off your conference without a hitch. When it comes to managing conferences , recruiting the right volunteers makes all the difference.

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Why Trust Matters More Than Ever

Conferences that Work

Trust matters more than ever to me. In a world that is complex and often overwhelming, building trusted relationships has become essential. As I reflect on my various connections—from intimate and life-changing relationships to countless daily interactions—I realize that trust is the cornerstone of my well-being. It’s little wonder that I have moved to valuing trust more and more over time.

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DEI at a Crossroads

EventMB

Skift Take: There may be some rollback after the urgent push for creating DEI programs after the murder of George Floyd in 2020 and redefining of terms, but overall, companies are still committed to DEI.

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Southern California Trailblazing Women Speak Out

Smart Meetings

Pioneering hospitality leaders forged new paths to top of LA hotel world The hospitality landscape in Los Angeles is filled with bold female leaders brave enough to break away from the Mad Men norm to bring their unique leadership styles forward for the benefit of their organizations, the industry and future hospitality professionals. We asked a quartet of these pioneers how they got their start, what has changed and what is next.

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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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Deal Making Heats up in the Events Industry

EventMB

Skift Take: Informa is in the process of buying Ascential, the owner of Money 20/20 and Cannes Lions conferences. Hyve Group is purchasing the Possible conference. What do these deals mean to the meetings and events industry?

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Event Costs Are High but Not in Northern Kentucky Copy

Smart Meetings

At a recent conference for business-event planners, executives from four hotel-ownership companies sat on stage and presented the ugly truth: Costs for just about every element of group events are up a lot compared to pre-pandemic days. What’s more, those executives say that today’s elevated rates are not a temporary blip, but rather the foundation for future prices.

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Blue Strawberry Group awarded exclusive five-year, multi-million-pound contract with 8½ London

Prestige Events Magazine

Leading luxury catering and event management services provider Blue Strawberry Group has secured a five-year contract to deliver exclusive hospitality and event services at 8½ London – home to The Skinners’ Company. Valued at over £10 million, the contract represents a landmark partnership for Blue Strawberry Group and adds to its in-house venue accreditations, which already includes No.4 Hamilton Place. 8½ London has a rich history dating back to the 17th century.

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Shell-Clad – Superhero Suppliers

Event Industry News

In the fast-paced world of event planning, having a reliable partner who can step in at the last minute is invaluable. Shell-Clad Ltd stands ready to support event organisers with a range of quick, high-quality solutions for your event.

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Brennan’s of New Orleans Way of Hospitality: Making Friends

Smart Meetings

Restaurant group offers lesson in setting standards for quality, culture and service Steve Pettus True hospitality starts with making a friend, according to the Brennan philosophy of running world-class New Orleans restaurants. Culinary matriarch Miss Ella and her siblings, Dorothy (“Dottie”), Dick and John Brennan, understood that when they took over at landmark Commander’s Palace restaurant in the Garden District in 1974.

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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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EICC teams up with Johnnie Walker and Cold Town Beer as Fringe Foodie Destination

Prestige Events Magazine

One of the Fringe’s most luxurious venues is back for 2024 with a bigger and better line-up than ever before. The Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), which transforms into Pleasance at EICC during the Fringe, is partnering with an array of high-profile local businesses to create a dining and drinking hub in the heart of the city during August, to complement its stellar line up of world-renowned artists.

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How to Build a High-Performing B2B Sales Team in 5 Steps

Management Events

Building a B2B sales team that consistently hits targets, builds lasting customer relationships, and thrives in a competitive landscape is a goal for every sales leader. However, leading a B2B sales team is a challenging balancing act of honing the right skills, having a data-driven mindset, and fostering a positive work culture. In this article, we uncover five essential strategies to build a high-performing B2B sales team. 1.

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Broadwick Group launches 9.8 charity

Prestige Events Magazine

Venue operators and experience creators Broadwick Group has announced the launch of its new charity 9.8, to operate its largest venue Drumsheds and spearhead community engagement across its portfolio. Since opening Drumsheds in October 2023, 9.8 has given away 5,000 free event tickets to people who otherwise wouldn’t take part as well as forging partnerships with charity and local organisations to provide space for free or at subsidised rates.

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8 Insights on CxO Vendor Selection for B2B Sales Professionals

Management Events

According to Forrester, 21% of B2B buyers say their interactions with vendors are “low value” , thus highlighting the gap between buyer expectation and what salespeople deliver in sales meetings. One way decision-makers are addressing this is by creating an efficient and rigorous vendor selection process. It is an attempt to reduce friction in finding the right solution provider to further their business goals.

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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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The Royal College of Physicians’ London events venue celebrates record-breaking June  and 13% increase in events for first half of 2024

Prestige Events Magazine

RCP London Events announces a record-breaking June 2024, with income surpassing last year’s (also record-breaking) figures by 20%. This milestone is a highlight in what has been a remarkable first half of the year, marked by a 13% increase in events hosted between January and June compared to the same period in 2023. Building on a successful 2023, where RCP London Events hosted 370 commercial events, the venue has already confirmed 231 events for 2024.

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7 Key Tactics for B2B Marketers to Amplify Brand Exposure

Management Events

In the hyper-competitive tech business realm, brand exposure is the oxygen that fuels success for B2B marketers. Veterans in the field understand that foundational strategies for content marketing only get you so far, but truly breaking through the digital chaos to establish a dominant presence requires advanced methods. How to Amplify Your Brand Exposure?

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Getting Wild at Wyboston Lakes Resort boosts mental health, wellbeing and productivity

Prestige Events Magazine

Wild Wellbeing Days, Wild Work Days, Nature Walks and Evening Bat Walks are just some of the new health and wellbeing initiatives recently introduced by Wyboston Lakes Resort to enable delegates to Experience More at the Bedfordshire venue. The Resort’s Begwary Brook Nature Reserve has been managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire for over 20 years and recently the team at the Resort have partnered up to create these packages.

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The Power of Public Relations & “Good News” Storytelling in Schools

The Castle Group

In today’s fast-paced world, capturing and keeping attention is more challenging than ever. That’s where the duo of public relations and storytelling comes in. Public relations is the art of managing the narrative and building a positive image, while storytelling is the mode by which we turn information into captivating stories. Together, they are an unstoppable force that has the power to transform the education landscape.

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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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BMA House unveils “Walking in a Greener Wonderland” sustainable Christmas party packages

Prestige Events Magazine

BMA House has launched its most sustainable Christmas party packages to date. The Walking in a Greener Wonderland packages are designed to specifically help event clients be more environmentally conscious at Christmas – a time of the year when waste and carbon footprint are traditionally at their highest. Available from £105 per person, each green Christmas party package includes room hire, cloakroom facilities, advanced LED lighting and PA systems, and a dedicated event elf as standard; as well

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Discover Your Perfect  Luxury

SmartMeetings

Neen James’ Luxury Mindsets Model How do you define luxury? An uber-plush California King in your hotel room after a long travel day? A monthly massage? Lemonade by the swimming pool? The point is, luxury comes in all shapes and forms. What is luxurious to one person may not be so to another. Enter Neen James, a leadership strategist, keynote speaker and the mind behind the Four Luxury Mindsets.

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GREEN FIELD MARQUEES CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF BUSINESS

Prestige Events Magazine

SCOTTISH COMPANY MARKS TWO DECADES OF SUCCESS WITH LOYAL CUSTOMERS AND A DEDICATED WORKFORCE AT ITS CORE Green Field Marquees, a leading provider of bespoke marquees for events across the country, is proudly celebrating 20 years of business. Since its launch in 2004, the company has proudly erected over 5,000 marquees across the UK, expanded its team to 15 permanent staff members, under the leadership of Founder Miles Craig and Co-Director Murdo Anderson.

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Ultimate Guide to Profitable & Engaging SKOs

Stova

Welcome to "The Ultimate Guide to Profitable & Engaging Sales Kickoffs," a must-read for event professionals aiming to energize and unify their sales teams. Sales kickoffs (SKOs) are pivotal events that blend learning, networking, inspiration, and fun to equip salespeople with the tools they need to achieve their goals. This guide serves as your comprehensive roadmap to planning successful SKOs in 2025 and beyond, offering insights whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the industry.

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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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Blackpool’s business events sector generates almost £1m economic benefit in June and July

Prestige Events Magazine

MeetBlackpool, the town’s conference and exhibition arm, is celebrating its most successful months on record for business events securing a diverse array of conferences and events for June and July 2024, attracting thousands of delegates to the seaside town. Taking place at the Winter Gardens Blackpool and the Blackpool Conference and Exhibition Centre the high-profile events from sectors including education, public sector, sporting and science have generated more than £956k of economic benefit

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Viad Corp Reports 2024 Second Quarter Results

Exhibitor Magazine

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Viad Corp (NYSE: VVI), a leading global provider of extraordinary experiences, including attractions, hospitality, exhibition ser.

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Beyond BDRs: How to Optimize Lead Generation in A Modern Sales Landscape

Management Events

Gone are the days of the lone salesperson tackling every step of the funnel. Today’s tech solution providers face empowered decision-makers who research heavily before engaging with your team. This shift has fueled the rise of the Business Development Representative (BDR) function. According to Gartner, BDRs qualify leads and identify potential buyers, freeing up seasoned salespeople for nurturing and closing deals.

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University of Toronto Scarborough – Your Next Event Location!

Unique Venues

If you’re looking to throw an event that is memorable and exciting, there’s no better location than the University of Toronto Scarborough! With a picturesque campus and abundant spaces, you have all the tools you need to create a unique experience for your guests. Whether you’re planning a corporate conference, banquet, wedding, or fundraiser, hosting an event at UTSC allows for endless possibilities and an opportunity to unleash your creativity.

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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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Building Rapport with Prospects: 5 Time-Saving Tips for Busy B2B Sales Professionals

Management Events

In the fast-paced world of B2B sales, every minute counts. Given the extended sales cycles, forging swift connections becomes an essential strategy to build trust and increase the chances of closing deals. But building rapport with prospects – a cornerstone of closing deals – can often feel like a time-consuming endeavor. Here’s the good news: fostering genuine connections doesn’t have to eat into your already packed schedule. 1.

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Crowning Accomplishment

Special Events

Gala Award-receiving event was a regal affair

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How Executives Are Networking in 2024

Management Events

As the saying goes, “ It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” With so many changes hitting the business landscape in the last few years, we see the shift towards new ways of networking among C-level executives where an increasing number of top managers prefer virtual and hybrid formats of consuming content and building new connections. Many are also exploring options to enhance their experiences while networking online and offline – such as integrating novel inventions like the digital busin

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