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On not knowing at conferences

Conferences that Work

To evaluate an event, conveners focus on knowing key conference metrics. Our analytic minds seek numbers to quantify the experiences of event stakeholders. Metrics such as ticket sales, KPIs , social media mentions, booth visits, and net promoter scores create a picture of event outcomes, satisfaction levels, and areas for improvement. But is there value in not knowing at conferences?

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Planners Respond to Fatal Food Allergic Reaction at an Event

PCMA Convene

The recent death of a participant at an event due to a food allergy led a number of event organizers to comment about event planners taking attendees health concerns seriously. The recent death of a social media influencer at a brand event after suffering an allergic reaction is sparking conversation about duty of care in the event professional community.

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Influencer’s Death Highlights Food Allergy Dangers at Events

EventMB

Skift Take: Influencer Dominique Brown died after suffering a reported food allergy at an event in Los Angeles. How can you prevent something like this from happening?

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15Hatfields celebrates a record-breaking quarter

Prestige Events Magazine

One of central Londons leading sustainable events venues, 15Hatfields , has recorded its best trading quarter to date. The South Bank venue, which opened its doors in 2008, has achieved a 13.6% year-on-year increase in revenue for September, October and November 2024, thanks to its live business meetings and events bookings being up by 11.68%. Interest in the venue, which is owned by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, has continued to soar as planners welcome its unwavering commitm

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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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Radisson Individuals Aims to Meet Demand for Local Character in Upper Upscale Hotels

EventMB

Skift Take: Travelers are increasingly prioritizing authentic experiences over cookie-cutter luxury travel. Choice Hotels has relaunched Radisson Individuals to cater to this demand with accommodations that fuse local elements with upper upscale amenities.

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DRPG Hosts ‘Make a Moment’ Christmas Party for Children of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Prestige Events Magazine

Creative communications group DRPG hosted a Make a Moment Christmas Party at its Hartlebury studios and headquarters this weekend for children and families supported by the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity. The event, held in DRPG s Studio 212 within Hartlebury, transformed the space into a familiar Victorian wonderland inspired by classic family films.

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Budget Woes Top List of Event Planners’ Biggest Challenges

PCMA Convene

Business event planner respondents to Convene s 31st Annual Meetings Market Survey shared their biggest work challenges in open-ended responses, which fell into similar categories as the 2023 responses, but with budget woes taking the lead. Budget constraints respondents indicated frustration over budget cuts, rising costs, and the challenge of delivering high-quality events with reduced financial resources.

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Gold leaf, chandeliers and Corinthian columns: BMA House’s private event rooms scream opulence

Event Industry News

Slip under BMA Houses arched lodge and suddenly youre the main character in an Edwardian period drama. Behind wrought iron gates, a trickling fountain awaits, encircled by neoclassical sculptures. Nothing says splendour like Londons iconic BMA House.

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Room Set: Volvo Cars’ Woodland Wonderland

PCMA Convene

Florist Emily Thompson said on her Instagram account that designing for the Volvo Cars x D.S. & Durga Swoodish Launch Event was a thrilling contortion of the real and illusory. (All photos courtesy Volvo Cars) If you happened to have walked by the Greenpoint Terminal Warehouse in Brooklyn this past June, you might have noticed something peculiar: the feathery, emerald-green tendrils of dozens of ferns spilling out of the buildings red brick faade.

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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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Skiddle’s 12 Tools of Christmas

Skiddle

You’ve heard of The 12 Days of Christmas, but have you heard of Skiddle’s 12 Tools of Christmas ? No French hens or turtle doves here Just all the Skiddle features and services you need to make your Christmas and New Year’s Eve events the most successful they can be. In this blog, you’ll discover the benefits of free features like RapidScan, Event Series, Artist Alerts, Session-Based Ticketing and more, learning how theyre perfectly adapted to help you squeeze everything

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Are you ready to step up and become the strategic architect your events need? Join Brent Turner and Paula Grayson at PCMA’s Convening Leaders to learn how to embrace the mindset of a product marketer and apply business school-inspired frameworks to your events to unlock full business impact. See you there? #WeAreOpusAgency #CL25

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Seasonality in Events: How to Maximize Profit and Save Your Money

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The Best of Smart Meetings’ 2024 Obsessions

Smart Meetings

Rushing for last-minute gifts this holiday season? Weve zeroed in on our 2024 Obsessions product list to bring you six cant-fail options for friends, colleagues and clients. January/February Issue: Intelligent Change Notebook No matter the method of task-tracking or goal-achieving, the Intelligent Change notebook is designed to set your giftee up for success.

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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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How to Conduct a Training Needs Analysis in 2025 (10-Step Process)

Arlo Training & Events Software

What is a training needs analysis, and can training providers offer it as a service? In this guide, we answer these questions and provide tips along with a 10-step process to help you carry out your own training needs analysis, either for yourself or your clients. Let’s jump straight in What is a training needs analysis? A Training Needs Analysis (TNA) is a systematic process that helps organizations identify skill gaps, knowledge deficiencies, and performance issues among employees.

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The Best of Smart Meetings’ 2024 Obsessions

Smart Meetings

Rushing for last-minute gifts this holiday season? Weve zeroed in on our 2024 Obsessions product list to bring you six cant-fail options for friends, colleagues and clients. January/February Issue: Intelligent Change Notebook No matter the method of task-tracking or goal-achieving, the Intelligent Change notebook is designed to set your giftee up for success.

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