July, 2022

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Reimagining the Conference Experience: Four Areas to Pay Attention to Now

Event Farm

To ensure that your attendees return to your conference year after year delivering a memorable event experience is key. And while event planning can be stressful, it’s also important to note that there is a huge difference between hosting an event and creating an event experience, and after two years of a global pandemic—experience matters more than ever. .

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6 Features to Look For in Event Registration Software

Attendease

Robust event registration software is an indispensable tool when planning and managing a large portfolio of meetings and events. It acts as a homebase to focus your efforts—regardless of whether your events are virtual, in-person, or hybrid. The right software thus should drive productivity, cut costs, and inject consistency into your event management workflow. .

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Case Study: CSAE Achieves 90% Attendee Engagement Through Their Mobile Event App

Eventmobi

About CSAE. The Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) is Canada’s premiere association advocate. The organization provides tools, resources, and education to help association professionals and volunteers succeed. The CSAE Annual National Conference. CSAE holds their national conference in a different Canadian city every October. The event is three days long and focuses primarily on educational topics that equip attendees with the skills to be leaders in the not-for-profit sector.

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Stop networking at meetings

Conferences that Work

It’s time to stop networking at meetings. No, I’m not saying we should only listen to lectures at meetings. Rather, I’m going to explain why using the term “networking” for all occasions when attendees get to talk with one another subtly directs attention away from can be the most valuable outcome of well-designed meetings: connecting with others.

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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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Mess Hall: The Medicine D.C. Makers Needed

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“Find the pain point, and create the aspirin.” It was at an entrepreneurial conference that Al Goldberg — a longtime Washington, D.C. catering pro trying to branch out on his own — heard these words. He’d spent two full years trying to find a commercial kitchen, and had come up short. Oddly, it seemed like […].

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25 Cocktail Party Ideas and Planning Tips

Social Tables

Cocktail parties are fantastic reasons to encourage friends, family members, and coworkers to get together. Typically taking place during after-work hours, cocktail parties are social events where guests are encouraged to socialize with one another, mingle, and converse over — you guessed it — cocktails. Although many professional party planners are skilled in planning private events, cocktail party hosts often choose to plan the event themselves; they design the menu, create the guest list, and

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Presenting at Webinars: What Speakers Should Know

Attendease

Being asked to present at a webinar can be an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. Whether it’s your first time presenting to an audience, or you’re a seasoned in-person speaker, presenting virtually can introduce challenges. However, with the right support system and knowledge, your presentation can go off without a hitch! There are many different types of skills required for effective public speaking.

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Case Study: CLHIA Amps up Attendee & Sponsor Engagement at Virtual Conference

Eventmobi

About CLHIA. Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA) is the national trade association representing Canada’s life and health insurers. CLHIA’s November 2020 Virtual Wealth and Retirement Conference focused on providing those managing wealth portfolios for Canadian life and health insurers with up-to-date and actionable information about important trends and issues shaping the industry.

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COVID, duty of care, and the meeting industry

Conferences that Work

Event professionals: it’s time to talk about COVID, duty of care, and the meeting industry. Actually, we should all have been talking about this for the last couple of years, but better late than never. We’ve known since mid-2019 that COVID-19 spreads by airborne aerosol transmission. (Which makes me wonder why the GBAC STAR™ Facility Accreditation , with its emphasis on disinfection and cleaning surfaces and neglect of adequate ventilation, is still a thing.).

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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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Exciting Event Technology You Can Use to Enrich Your Attraction

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While most attractions were closed during the pandemic, many technological advancements were made that have opened up exciting new opportunities for creators to explore. More and more people are using web-based tools as a way to interact and experience the world around them. And now that life is getting back to normal, creators are keen […].

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Event Attendance Stalled at 65 Percent Post-Pandemic: As Good As It’ll Get?

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Skift Take: The floodgates have opened, and travel is back, but where have all the event attendees gone? A number of factors have grounded them and kept attendance well below pre-pandemic levels. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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33 Wedding Planning Quotes For Planners and Couples

Social Tables

Wedding planning can be a stressful process , consisting of months of organizing, scheduling, and rescheduling. Whether you’re a professional planner or a soon-to-be newlywed, you may find yourself in need of a pick-me-up every now and then as the big day approaches. If you’re looking for inspiration, guidance, advice, or a hearty laugh, we have just the list of wedding planning quotes you may need.

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6 Features to Look For in Event Registration Software

Attendease

Robust event registration software is an indispensable tool when planning and managing a large portfolio of meetings and events. It acts as a homebase to focus your efforts—regardless of whether your events are virtual, in-person, or hybrid. The right software thus should drive productivity, cut costs, and inject consistency into your event management workflow. .

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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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7 Things to Look For in an Event App

Eventmobi

There’s so much to consider when planning an event. Will you host it in-person, online, or as a hybrid event experience ? Whom will you invite, and how will you encourage people to come? What speakers and events will you feature? How much can you spend? But one of the most important decisions has to do with the event app you choose. The right app will serve as the central hub for the event, playing a crucial role in everything from pre-event marketing to post-event analysis.

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The words we use for meetings matter

Conferences that Work

The words we use for meetings matter. Unfortunately, familiar terms often perpetuate conventional meeting thinking. By changing the words we use we can change how we think about events. Here are three examples of better words to use when talking about meetings. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post The words we use for meetings matter appeared first on Conferences That Work.

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How to Book the Right Artists for Your Music Event

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Whether you’re organizing a concert or looking for performers to give your food fair or market some ambience, the right musicians can make all the difference. From picking the perfect genre — an indie band might be better at an event with a dance floor than a wine tasting, for example — to pinning down […].

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How Event Planners Can Get the Most Out of Online Communities

EventMB

Skift Take: Online groups and chat rooms for event planners are proliferating, resulting in much curiosity. Planners wonder if it’s better to post or chat? Are they worth paying to join, and if so, which ones? — Vincent Alonzo Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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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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This is why you need onsite badge printing at your event. 

Expo Pass

Organizers have plenty to worry about when planning an event. There are speakers to wrangle, marketing to develop, and countless vendors to check in with every day. So why would organizers want to think about printing hundreds or even thousands of badges onsite? And how would that make their lives any easier? Answer – onsite badge printing simply creates a better event experience all around.

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Presenting at Webinars: What Speakers Should Know

Attendease

Being asked to present at a webinar can be an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. Whether it’s your first time presenting to an audience, or you’re a seasoned in-person speaker, presenting virtually can introduce challenges. However, with the right support system and knowledge, your presentation can go off without a hitch! There are many different types of skills required for effective public speaking.

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How Association Stakeholders Can Use Event Data to Achieve Strategic Goals

Eventmobi

How can associations use the data and information captured by their event technology platforms? Whether you need to prove event ROI, plan better future events, or improve the attendee experience, see how 6 association stakeholders used valuable data insights from their events to help achieve strategic goals. Greg Blazen, CEO, Trade Association. Event Type.

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Creator Spotlight: Black History Walks

Eventbrite UK

Frustrated by the lack of diversity within London’s walking tours, Tony Warner launched his own. Fifteen years later, he oversees a packed calendar that also includes bus and boat trips, expert talks and film screenings. He tells us about the incredible power of events to educate and inspire attendees, and be a force for change. […]. The post Creator Spotlight: Black History Walks appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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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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Creative Small Music Venue Ideas to Drive Your Bar Sales

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While beer, wine, and spirits will never go out of style, some creative bar drink menu ideas can help your bottom line and spark conversations amongst your fans. Expanding your venue’s offerings can be a great way to reinvigorate your revenue streams and increase foot traffic. New and unusual food and drink products are a […].

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Mental Health Crisis Amongst Event Planners Is Real

EventMB

Skift Take: Event planning has always been stressful, but add the challenges of a pandemic, and a mental health crisis has erupted. Where can you turn for help? — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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6 fantastic reasons to get into event planning.

Expo Pass

Event planning has not been the easiest profession in the last few years. There’s no way around that. And we’ll be the first to say it was a high-pressure job to begin with. But what’s the job like now? How have things changed for event organizers? And is it a good place to jump into career-wise? Truth – event planning might be the only job that can take you wherever you want to go in the world, literally, and help you reach your career goals at the same time.

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It’s Time to Re-Evaluate Your Event Tech Stack

Endless Events

Like the software industry, the event management industry has tech stacks. An e vent tech stack consists of all the technology that helps an event run efficiently. Event planners often forget to consider whether their tools are suitable for the job and their budget leading to overspending and inefficient processes. Re-evaluating your tech stack can help ensure your events improve and run optimally year after year. .

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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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Pri-Med Canada Ensures the Best Attendee Experience with Integrated Event Registration

Eventmobi

Pri-Med Canada. Pri-Med Canada is the flagship conference and trade show of Diversified Communications ULC; the Canadian division of global media company, Diversified Communications. The Person Behind the Magic. Laine Vella is the Event Manager for Pri-Med Canada. Like any other planner, Laine wears multiple hats and covers a lot of responsibilities, including operations, event marketing, budgeting, on-site event management, and of course, the conference app.

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How Paramount+ is Activating a ‘Summer of Sweet Revenge’ to Entice ‘Star Trek’ Fans

Event Marketer

Paramount+ partnered with Coolhaus to create limited-edition Wrath of P’Khan treats that celebrate a ‘Star Trek’ milestone. Revenge is a dish best served cold, so to celebrate the 40 th anniversary of “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” Paramount+ hit the road with a branded ice cream truck on a mission to expand the franchise’s fan base and solidify its positioning as the home of “Star Trek” content.

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7 Back-to-School Event Ideas to Thank Teachers

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When workers feel valued and appreciated, they tend to perform better. That’s why, with the new school year about to ramp up, school administrators and support staff might be searching for some back-to-school ideas for teachers that express exactly how much the teachers’ work is valued. With many educators spending their free time drawing up […].