Attendease

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Virtual events continue to be crucial for organizations seeking to deliver a unified message across multiple locations at once. Whether it’s a global product launch, a large-scale hybrid conference, a corporate training webinar, or something in between, today’s virtual events are more innovative and complex than ever before. While virtual events present several unique challenges, none are more pivotal to overcome than empowering your audience.

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Attendease

OCTOBER 12, 2022

In order to measure if your event planning efforts are driving the desired results, including high engagement levels, meeting registration goals, and building relationships, you may have considered incorporating data into your marketing strategy. When used properly, data marketing for your professional events can be incredibly impactful, whether you are planning a webinar or a product launch.

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OCTOBER 5, 2022

Skift Take: Sustainability in the meetings and events industry is not often linked to a cultural and social focus. However, Destination Canada Business Events is changing that. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The other day, a client booked an hour with me to discuss how to make their conference better. Not much time, but enough for us to uncover and for me to suggest plenty of significant improvements. Thinking about our conversation afterward, I realized that all my recommendations involved six fundamental processes that, when implemented well and appropriately, will make any conference better.

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Oveit

OCTOBER 28, 2022

It’s been 18 hours since I’ve boarded my first flight. Meanwhile I switched two times. We’ve finally landed. After passing through customs I […]. The post Using NFTs as payment tools appeared first on Oveit.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The most successful webinars are specific, interesting, and engaging. They have captivating hosts, cover relevant content, and provide attendees with invaluable information. But how do webinar organizers take an idea and transform it into an appealing virtual event? Which webinar best practices do the most successful virtual event planners and organizers follow?

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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 6, 2022

As student event organisers and promoters seek to grow attendance in the coming academic year, we spoke to Jon Szreider, commercial operations manager at Reading University Students Union, about the emerging trends and marketing tactics shaping the team’s strategy. Last year, 2.66 million students were enrolled in higher education institutions in the UK and, with […].

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OCTOBER 27, 2022

Skift Take: To assume a virtual speaking experience is the same as in-person is a mistake. However, including remote speakers does not make a meeting less successful. — Paul Cook Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Leonard Cohen wrote “There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” One bright silver lining of the COVID pandemic is that it’s given me an opportunity to build good habits. Habits that I’ve struggled for years to create, because personal change isn’t easy. Though I’m in my 70’s, I’ve found that I can teach this old dog new tricks!

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Expo Pass

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Brands are an unavoidable constant in our daily lives. From our coffee in the morning to our favorite TV show at night – branding is never quite out of sight. Not to get too Mad Men-y here! But how important is branding for events? Events are experiences and communities – not just products or entertainment. This is true, but successful events also need a compelling message, a way to get that message out, and a plan to keep growing their audience year after year.

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OCTOBER 6, 2022

Community is at the heart of everything Jocelyn Ramirez and Mike Pak do. Ramirez is the founder of Todo Verde, which provides healthy and delicious plant-based, culturally relevant dishes, and Pak is the co-founder of Koreatown Run Club, a thriving running group in Los Angeles. Both creators have scaled up: Ramirez has published a cookbook, […].

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Every event professional understands that events are a form of marketing – especially in a B2B and B2C world. A Splash study shows that it might be the most powerful tool in the marketer’s arsenal! Like any other marketing effort, events need a comprehensive event marketing strategy to get the best results. What does it entail? There is no one-size-all approach in a world of diverse and versatile events.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Network of Women In Events (NOWIE) has today announced ‘Level Up’, a brand new mentoring programme aimed at women in the mid stages of their career to support them in taking the next step. Level Up will pair women early to mid-career in the industry, with a mentor whose career has taken her to senior roles with relevant experience. Pairings will be tailored according to a mixture of factors, from area of work, specialisms, employment status and many more.

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OCTOBER 9, 2022

Skift Take: When an entire company works remotely, it is vital to gather everyone together to create team camaraderie occasionally. In many cases, these retreats are more expensive than the rent the company was paying, which is just fine. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 17, 2022

A teacher recently advised our daily meditation group to seek “connection free from attachment” This is a wise practice for me. But what does it mean in the context of meetings? Surely we sometimes become attached to people we meet? Isn’t creating and strengthening attachments one of the desirable functions of meetings? So what is the relationship between connection and attachment when people come together?

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

It’s time to unleash the ghouls and goblins out of the shadows and put them into the spotlight. That’s right, it’s time for some event horror stories, so grab your flashlights and get ready to catch a glimpse of your worst fears. We’ve all heard the stories, your venue double booked your room, a speaker didn’t show up on time, the wifi broke. But how did you deal with it?

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OCTOBER 6, 2022

Seth Godin is a marketing guru: He’s written 20 best-selling books, including “This Is Marketing,” and is in the Marketing Hall of Fame. He’s also hosted successful events around the globe. During Eventbrite’s RECONVENE summit, Godin shared some of his favorite marketing secrets. He started by defining things. Marketing isn’t hype or hustle, he said; […].

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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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Endless Events

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Planning an event takes a lot of time, but you know that the financial side of it can get expensive fast. You can recoup your costs by charging attendees, but there’s a limit to what people will pay to attend. How can you boost your margins? Event sponsors. . Sponsors are the way to go. Sponsors get the limelight at your event in exchange for cutting you a check.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Net Zero Carbon Events will be launching its Roadmap for the events industry at COP27 at Sharm El- Sheikh in Egypt on 11 November – Decarbonisation Day. James Rees, President of the Joint Meetings Industry Council, which is co-ordinating and hosting the campaign for the industry worldwide, announced the start of Phase 2 and provided a progress update to contributors and supporters at IMEX America.

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OCTOBER 13, 2022

Skift Take: American Express’s 2023 Global Meetings and Events Forecast predicts a strong rebound in meetings and events for next year, with a swift return to pre-pandemic volumes and a corresponding jump in budgets. — Julie Moline Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Event innovation has to be more than giving attendees souvenirs. Seth Godin , writing about extending brands , points out that to be successful you need to create something that’s both additive and new. For example, he compares Disney’s development of Disneyland from its movies, versus Leica announcing a watch. Unlike Disneyland, Leica’s watch is “a souvenir of a feeling, not the creator “ “The crappy t-shirt you bought at your favorite musician’s concert is a

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

“In every category when you organize an event, manage all the risk assessments. What can happen in transportation? Food? AV? Decorations? […] A little something will pop up because the event is live […] but the better you will be able to control these things. “ – Valerie Bihet. This is just one of the many ways to ease your pre-event scaries discussed at our Webinar: Event Horror Stories: Scary Good Lessons Learned!

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

Creator family, writing to you as Eventbrite’s Head of Content Marketing. I know how valuable it is to learn from fellow events industry experts who are out there on the ground hosting experiences and serving communities and audiences. So I’m excited, honored, and minor (read: major) fangirling to share this Q&A with you. Below, you’ll […].

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VBO Tickets

OCTOBER 18, 2022

At your college or university, internet security is one of the major ways you keep your students, staff, and faculty safe. When you use VBO Tickets, you’re not only using a software that’s great for all your event management needs; you’re also taking advantage of a system that’s ready to protect your community against online threats. Our college ticketing system has a fully completed HECVAT, multiple security compliances, accessibility compliances such as ADA and VPAT, and works with PCI complia

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EventSource

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Modern elegance plus Chinese cultural traditions plus romantic vibes equals a wedding you don’t want to miss. Chushan and David’s big day at Hotel X Toronto was nothing short of a fairytale. Beautifully curated by the brilliant minds at Designed Dream Events , every delicate detail is extraordinary. The groom and bride complement the sophisticate aesthetic of their big day, including the bride’s lovely makeup from Louminous Makeup.

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Speaker: Smita Das, MD, PhD, MPH, Medical Director, Psychiatry and Naj Wright, MBA, C-Suite HR Executive

The last year and a half has been one of extreme stress and anxiety for the American Workforce. A 2021 New York University School of Global Public Health survey of 5,850 people who drink alcohol found that 29 percent have increased their drinking during the pandemic. Among people who have been experiencing depression (64% more likely) and anxiety (41% more likely), which have also become more prevalent over the last 18 months, the risk is even higher.

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

Skift Take: As in-person meetings and events come roaring back, so do the bad actors looking to rip off your attendees, your sponsors, and your organization. Be on the lookout for these common conference scams so you can stop the scammers before they do any lasting damage. — Sue Pelletier Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Lime Venue Portfolio is planting a tree for every Christmas Party booking confirmed between the 27 th of September and the 30 th of November, as it looks to provide even more incentives for businesses to meet during the festive season. The brand hopes to plant over 500 trees throughout the campaign but is looking to encourage more and more event planners to invest in sustainable Christmas events.

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

The corporate holiday party has the power to boost team collaboration and get your entire company pumped to do big things in the new year. (After a little vacation, of course!). But then why do so many holiday parties fall flat with people standing around making the same small talk they make any other day? It’s simple, that’s just not how friendships are formed – at work, or anywhere.

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