August, 2023

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Social Media Event Promotion: The Top 10 Strategies

Attendease

To increase awareness of your events and boost ticket sales , businesses should consider investing their time and effort into social media event promotion and marketing. When you plan ahead and develop a cohesive strategy, you can really unlock the full marketing potential of social media. While most of your social media marketing and event promotion occurs before an event starts, it shouldn’t stop there.

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12 Perfect Venues in Los Angeles for Your Next Holiday Party

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Searching for venues in Los Angeles for your next holiday party can be quite an adventure. But worry not, because we’ve got you covered! Whether it’s a holiday party or any other special event, we’ve curated a list of 10 remarkable spots that will captivate your imagination. From the luxurious charm of bougie hotels to the edgy appeal, and everything in between, these venues are sure to make your occasion truly unforgettable in the vibrant heart of Los Angeles.

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One big advantage to starting a conference from scratch

Conferences that Work

Keeping a recurring conference going, alive and fresh every time, is hard enough. Successfully starting a conference from scratch is even tougher. But if you are courageous enough to start a conference, you have one big advantage. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post One big advantage to starting a conference from scratch appeared first on Conferences That Work.

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Skift Meetings Awards 2023: Meet the Winners

EventMB

Skift Take: The Skift Meetings Awards have been designed to celebrate the business events industry’s most respected and innovative suppliers. Discover the final results and meet the 2023 winners!

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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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Best Alternative Venues in Toronto & GTA After Berkeley Events’ Sudden Closure

EventSource

The entire city woke up to shocking news yesterday to learn about Berkeley Events & Catering ‘ sudden closure. We know what a devastating impact this can have on couples who are now left scrambling. That’s some serious WTF?! Rest assured, the entire special events industry is here for you and totally has your back! To help get things started for you, we’ve rounded up a list of nearby or similar-vibe venues to Berkeley Events & Catering that you may wish to contact.

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How to Create Stunning Event Websites Without Coding or Developers

Attendease

Event websites are more than just a digital flier or an online invitation. They’re the first handshake, the opening pitch, the key that can unlock an attendee’s interest and commitment. If you create event websites properly, you’ll stand out from the crowd with engaging visuals, informative agendas, captivating speaker lineups, and eye-catching event themes.

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4 Ps and 3 Tips for Inspiring Incentive Travel

SmartMeetings

Plan ahead and partner for best results When you’re looking for employee motivation, think far away. As in, incentive travel to somewhere far from the office (and even the home office!). Group incentive travel is one of the few benefits with almost universal appeal. In the 2022 Incentive Research Foundation Report (IRF), “the percentage that found group incentive travel to be ‘extremely’ or ‘very motivating’ increased to 91%.

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New and Renovated: Heavenly Hiltons

Smart Meetings

Hilton Hotels from North to South renovate and rebrand From scenic Anchorage, Alaska to sunny Santa Ynez, California, Hilton hotels unveil renovated and rebranded properties. These spaces provide guests with dreamy comfort inside, and stand in locations that inspire guests to explore their surroundings and take in all that their travels have to offer.

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Freeman Acquires Global Brand Experience Agency Sparks

EventMB

Skift Take: Freeman has extended its already expansive reach by acquiring experiential marketing agency Sparks. The focus of this new partnership will be the corporate market.

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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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Amanda and Alex’s Sweet Charming Wedding at Casa Loma

EventSource

Amanda and Alex’s wedding day was a delightful affair, taking place in a setting that exuded an enchanting charm. It was a day filled with joy, laughter, and cherished moments, leaving an indelible mark on their journey together. With her bridesmaids by her side, the bride radiates pure happiness and beauty, captured by the artistic lens of Jessilynn Wong Photography , Every detail of this enchanting celebration is thoughtfully curated, evoking a sense of magic and romance.

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How to Transition Your Brand Into the Luxury Market

Special Events

The luxury event market holds a lot of potential, but it comes with unique challenges that industry pros must overcome to find their place and meet clients’ high expectations.

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How Do Webinars Work? A Comprehensive Guide

Attendease

Hey Siri, “define webinar” How does one define “webinar”? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a webinar as a live, online educational presentation during which participants can submit questions and comments. Webinars have been gaining momentum since the pandemic and are quickly becoming a powerful communication tool for businesses, organizations, and individuals alike.

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Day in the Life of a Wedding & Event Planner with  Zenovia Harvest

The Planner's Lounge

Welcome to our “Day in the Life” series! We feature wedding and event planners from around the world with many different levels of experience. If you would like to be featured, download our questionnaire here and email your responses and photos to info@plannerslounge.com. We are excited to feature Zenovia Harvest of Houston, Texas. Name: Zenovia Harvest Business Name & Location: ZuriLife Events & Bridal Styling, Houston TX Years Working in the Event Industry: 7 years Years Owning Your Ev

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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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Unite And Celebrate: 26 Community Event Ideas That You Will Love

Event Smart

Do you want to organize fantastic community events that bring people closer together? You’re in the right spot! Planning enjoyable events for everyone is tough, so we’ve got a list of cool ideas to excite and unite your neighbors.

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SITE’s Proposed Bylaw Changes Create Furor

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Skift Take: Two dozen past presidents of the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence have joined together to oppose three proposed motions they find to be immoral and against the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusivity.

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Alexis and John’s Romantically Magical Wedding at Graydon Hall

EventSource

As the sun began to rise on the morning of Alexis and John’s wedding, the bride sat in quiet reflection as she prepared for the most magical day of her life. With the expert guidance of Moonlit Events Co. , the couple’s wedding planner, the intimate surroundings of Alexis’ getting-ready room were adorned with stunning floral arrangements from Bellwood Blooms that perfectly complemented the day’s romantic ambiance.

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What One Thing? Considering Other People’s Happiness with Lisa Messina

Smart Meetings

On this episode of What One Thing? Marin Bright, CEO and founder of Smart Meetings, is joined by Lisa Messina, chief sales officer of Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, to discuss her journey through the hospitality industry, leaning into change and keeping a perspective on the role you play in other people’s happiness. Don’t Miss a Podcast Drop.

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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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COME TO YOUR SENSES: THE IMMERSIVE SENSORY CAMPAIGN WINNING OVER EVENT ORGANISERS

Prestige Events Magazine

Professional business event venue, Telford International Centre, is inspiring leading UK event organisers through a new sensory-based promotional campaign. ‘Come to your Senses’ uses creative venue and destination photography accompanied by professional, immersive ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) recordings to bring the campaign to life. When coupled with compelling storytelling and elegantly presented and hand-delivered across the UK, ‘Come to your Senses’ engages event emotions like

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‘Stay the course’ - An MPI volunteer leader in Hawaii shares her story

MPI

Heather Bailey, director of membership - Hawaii for the MPI Oregon Chapter, shares her message about the importance of not canceling visits to Maui and some inspiring stories that highlight the “spirit of Aloha” in the face of adversity.

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Force-Majeure Clauses: Out of Sync with Natural Disasters?

MeetingsNet

Planners should look more carefully at the fine print and consider changing some terms, says industry attorney Joshua Grimes. The wildfires that decimated the resort town of Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui have brought to the fore an important question for meeting and incentive-program planners: Is an event contract’s force-majeure clause written in a way that allows the best decision to be made about whether to hold an event after a natural disaster in a destination?

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Verizon is Shutting Down BlueJeans

EventMB

Skift Take: Another day, and another virtual event platform is closing down. This time it's communications giant Verizon that is giving up on virtual events.

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Dominate Your Local Market With These 4 Reputation Management Strategies

Speaker: Adam Dorfman, Lindsay Harrison, and Erin O'Brien

Did you know that 4 out of 5 consumers use local search and 88% use smartphones for those searches? With that in mind, I think it's safe to say your online presence is the silver bullet of your business. Think about the revenue you could be missing by not prioritizing local search optimization. Fortunately, there are a handful of steps you can take right now that will immediately impact your business's pace in local search, and we're happy to share them.

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Mara and Tyler’s Elegant Wedding at The Walper Hotel

EventSource

Mara and Tyler’s love story culminated in a stunning wedding celebration at the The Walper Hotel in Kitchener, planned to perfection by the talented team at As You Wish Weddings. Their special day was captured in all its beauty by the skilled photographers Ariana & Alex , with the bride looking radiant thanks to the exquisite hair and makeup artistry of Fancy Face Inc.

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Four Things Venues Need from Meeting Planners to Ensure Your Event Goes Smoothly

Smart Meetings

As event managers, our goal at the end of a long-awaited event is to ensure meeting planners and their constituents are happy. But often, as both parties get wrapped up in the endless details and minutia of planning, the overarching goal gets lost. Unfortunately, this can lead to lack of clarity, unclear expectations and a soured experience. Recently, Nashville was named the No. 2 destination for meetings in North America, and one can imagine our event spaces and hotel services at JW Marriott Na

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Inflatables as a sustainable event decoration

Event Industry News

As consumers have become more demanding, events and festivals feel the pressure to stand out visually in order to create a full experience and leave a strong impression on visitors, and in the media. In the same time organizers are facing the need of lifting their event to a higher level of durability and sustainability.

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The Benefits and Challenges of Integrating AI into Event Planning

Eventsforce

The rise of AI, and the challenge of integrating AI into event planning — including the advent of advanced language models like ChatGPT — has been a new-found source of innovation and creativity for the events industry. While these technologies offer solutions to many of the common challenges faced by planners, their use also raises a number of concerns and questions.

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5 Things Businesses Need to Know to Thrive in a Post-COVID World

People are itching to get back into the world. 54% of consumers say they plan to dine out at a restaurant at least once a week this year. As COVID-19 restrictions ease, the competition for their business is stronger than ever. Download this eBook today to learn how your restaurant can be prepared!

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Airlines Are Shifting Flight Schedules, Complicating Meetings Travel

MeetingsNet

With leisure travel strong and transient business travel well below pre-pandemic levels, the number of flights into and out of some big cities are being cut. In a business where fewer than 20 percent of customers once delivered more than 50 percent of total profits, it’s not surprising that those customers received preferential treatment. In the case of airlines operating before the Covid pandemic, it was their business travelers who received preferences, one of which was more flights operating

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How Nashville Became a Top Meeting Destination

EventMB

Skift Take: Nashville's rise in popularity as a meeting destination wasn't a fluke. It was driven by a strategic plan 20 years in the making.

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How to Choose the Perfect Private Chef for Your Epic Special Event or At-Home Gathering!

EventSource

So, you’ve got a special occasion coming up or you’ve decided to host a fabulous at-home gathering to dazzle your taste buds and impress your guests? You already know a private chef will help reduce your stress, help you enjoy your party, likely do a better job than you could ever dream, and look after the tidying up too! But, hold on a second, how do you choose the right private chef for your shindig?

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