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Skyrocketing Costs Squeeze Event Budgets

Velvet Chainsaw

Credit: iStock Event organizers are feeling the pinch as industry suppliers, venues and transportation companies rebound from the pandemic. Travel costs are rising due to strong demand (led by the leisure sector). Following are considerations gathered from industry media, meetings market surveys and anecdotal reports from Velvet Chainsaw Consulting clients.

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6 Tech Must-Haves for Executing Engaging Event Experiences

Event Farm

Event tech plays a significant role in shaping how events are planned and executed. But with so many options available, it can be hard to choose the right tools that help you deliver an engaging experience, understand your attendees, and most importantly, get the ROI you need. Fortunately, during Crafting the Event Experience Part 6, Ryan Costello, Event Farm co-founder, and Chief Strategy Officer at MemberSuite discussed the world of event tech including what event planners need to consider and

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Food Donation After an Event Is Now Easier Than Ever

EventMB

Skift Take: President Joe Biden recently signed the Food Donation Improvement Act into law. This legislation makes donating food easier than ever, welcome news for the meetings industry.

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Interaction is at the heart of cognition—and events!

Conferences that Work

Philosophers and scientists have long defined cognition as something done by a single mind. But in January 2023, twenty-eight scientists published a letter to the editor of Cognitive Science that challenges this view of cognition. Rather, they say, “ interaction co-constitutes cognition as a process involving interacting minds. In other words, they believe that interaction is at the heart of cognition.

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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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Not all event management software for universities are created equal. Here’s what you need to know.

Attendease

Higher education events (including classes as an event type) come in all shapes and sizes, from public to private; virtual, to in-person or hybrid; large or small…the list goes on. And while the process to plan an event or a class may be similar, the needs of each may greatly differ, making a flexible event management software for universities and other higher education organizations a must for those with a large portfolio of events and classes.

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Trade Shows Boosted by Strong Asian Interest

EventMB

Skift Take: Increased business travel from Asia is good news for global trade shows. MWC Barcelona 2023 is seeing a solid increase in overall attendance, but it is still far from 2019 levels. Meanwhile, IMEX reports strong buyer demand from Korea and China.

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45+ pre event survey questions: get more people at your events now

SpotMe Blog

Pre event survey questions, when crafted properly, can give you so much more than you could ever imagine. Sure, they’re key to gaging your audience’s level of interest and gaining insights into what they want, need, and expect from your event. But sending out a pre-event survey as part of your pre-event engagement strategy is one of the best ways to get more people to attend your event.

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5 Must-Haves in Your Corporate Meeting Registration Software

Attendease

Today’s events are more complex than ever, but planning and executing them doesn’t have to be. Event software has also never been more accessible or flexible. But with so many options available on the market, finding that perfect solution can still be challenging. If you’re not sure where to begin, simply follow this guide and you’ll be delivering outstanding events in no time!

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Email Templates for Postponing Your Event

Picatic by Eventbrite

When you have to postpone your event, communicating with your attendees in a clear and reassuring way is vital. Being honest from the outset helps you manage expectations and lays the groundwork for rearranging your event. Email is one of the most effective and efficient ways to reach large numbers of people.

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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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Corporate Planners Reimagine Event Excellence

EventMB

Skift Take: Corporate planners are building new centers of event excellence in new and collaborative ways. Some aim to inspire the entire meetings industry, while others focus on standardizing their event design and procurement processes.

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Events? In This Economy? Yes, and Here’s How

Endless Events

With COVID-19 guidelines loosening up this year, it’s time to tighten up your 2023 marketing plan. If events fell to the wayside over the past few years, now’s the time for you to get back on the horse. Whether online or in-person, events are a great way to drive brand awareness, generate leads, and connect with customers. 60% of business leaders and 80% of marketers believe that events are critical for success.

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Cvent and hivr.ai Partner to automate meetings and groups sales

Event Industry News

hivr.ai, a travel technology start-up that automates meeting and group sales processes for conference hotels, today announced an integration partnership with Cvent, a market-leading meetings, events and hospitality technology provider. The new integration will allow hivr.

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Creative Methods to Generate More Revenue for Your Next Conference

Smart Meetings

Do you need to find new monetary sources for conferences, conventions and trade shows? While sponsorships have been prevalent for a long time, further information about the popularity of digital and print options might surprise you. This blog won’t only address revenue initiatives but also cost-cutting measures. Research Finds Sponsorships Are Still Relevant According to a 2019 report from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research ( CEIR ) of 200 show executives and 728 exhibitors, spons

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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 Best Outdoor Activities for Team Building (With Planner Checklist)

EventMB

Skift Take: In the age of Zoom fatigue and hybrid work, outdoor activities are an ideal solution for team-building exercises that re-energize participants and build company culture. Discover eleven inspiring ideas grounded in real-world Arizona adventures, and download the accompanying free planner checklist to make sure your outdoor event goes off without a hitch.

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Are You Being Greenwashed?

Special Events

Three things to consider when partnering to achieve environmentally friendly meetings.

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Top Tips and Trends for Event Planning in 2023

Event Smart

Trends come and trends go like a fleeting fad or a craze. However, when it comes to events and event planning (events require so much work), trends stay longer than most. As event planners, it’s very important not only to be up to date with event trends but also to adapt to these event trends.

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Black History Month Highlights Rich Legacy of Contributions to Hospitality

Smart Meetings

ESPA President Jacquelyn Denise Reid on how hospitality can expand the definition of inclusive Celebrating the contributions of more than 13% of the U.S. population to the meetings industry and the world is something that needs to be done year-round. We thought a good way to mark the month would be to ask Jacquelyn Denise Reid, area event planning manager with Hyatt Centric French Quarter Hotel and Eliza Jane Hotel; president of Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) and 2022 Smart Women

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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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Eventbrite to Shed 8% of Workforce

EventMB

Skift Take: Despite positive financial results, Eventbrite is laying off eight percent of its staff. Its restructuring plan involves relocating development, customer support and operations roles away from the U.S. as well as cuts to real estate.

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Determining the Right Goals for Your Event Business in 2023

Special Events

How to set realistic goals for the new year

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Twist Gallery Wedding Open House

EventSource

Located in the heart of trendy Queen West Toronto, we were thrilled to be back at the Twist Gallery for their 2023 wedding open house, hobnobbing among dozens of eager couples all anxious to check out this stunningly unique event space for their upcoming wedding! With its charming exposed wood beams, French arch windows, dazzling skylights, and rustic-meets-modern sensibilities, the afternoon brought with it a steady stream of newly engaged couples all looking to acquaint themselves with the spa

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Etiquette Tips for Aspiring Meeting Professionals

Smart Meetings

Have the rules for business networking changed post-Covid? Jacqueline Whitmore As the frequency of business events continues to expand, many meeting professionals may find themselves in an uncertain social limbo navigating what is now acceptable to do at a cocktail party. To handshake, or not to handshake? How soon is too soon to reach out after an event ends?

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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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Breaking Barriers and Paving the Way

EventMB

Skift Take: Julie Coker, CEO and President of the San Diego Tourism Authority, discusses community; mentorship; destination boycotts; and diversity, equity and inclusion.

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A Diamond of a Super Bowl Performance

Special Events

Rihanna’s stage design shone brightly in this year’s Halftime Show

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6 Tech Must-Haves for Executing Engaging Event Experiences

Event Farm

Event tech plays a significant role in shaping how events are planned and executed. But with so many options available, it can be hard to choose the right tools that help you deliver an engaging experience, understand your attendees, and most importantly, get the ROI you need. Fortunately, during Crafting the Event Experience Part 6, Ryan Costello, Event Farm co-founder, and Chief Strategy Officer at MemberSuite discussed the world of event tech including what event planners need to consider and

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The Event Planning Gene

Smart Meetings

Switching careers to discover your passion There is a near endless list of jobs in the world but some people were just born for events and hospitality. While others discover this as children or adolescents and take it all the way through college and, land into the world of events and hospitality, others work in other industries for a while to later find out that it was about hospitality all along.

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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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Sustainability Report for IMEX Frankfurt launched: a milestone in measurement sets benchmark ahead of May show

Event Industry News

Ahead of its May trade show, taking place 23 – 25 May, the IMEX Group has published its first ever externally-verified Sustainability Report for IMEX Frankfurt. The IMEX Group has tracked and published the environmental performance of its American show, IMEX America, since 2012 but today’s report represents a significant achievement for its German counterpart.

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Bonus! TSE Featured Speakers: Adam Kahan & Alan Katz

Special Events

Meet the speakers of Catersource + The Special Event!

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Event Marketing Elements That Affect Attendee Experience

Tigris Events

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