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5 Ways To Make Corporate Event Technology Work For You

Attendease

As an event planner, you’ve got a lot on your plate. From coming up with a theme, to securing standout keynote speakers and handling the budget and more… you’re practically a superhero! But let’s face it, even superheroes need a sidekick like a good corporate event technology. Picture this: an event management tool that’s not only super powerful, but also easy to use.

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Enhancing Your Event Experience: The Power of Digital Mapping and Wayfinding

Event Age by Swapcard

For many, the ultimate event frustration is missing that one session you’d been looking forward to because you couldn’t get there on time. Yet, many event organizers still see indoor mapping as a 'nice-to-have' instead of a 'must-have', leaving attendees to wander the endless mazes of exhibitor booths - an oftentimes overwhelming task when you’re relying on printed maps and traditional, static signage.

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Crafting Corporate Events That Resonate with Gen Z

Endless Events

You’ve heard this before, but it bears repeating: Gen Z is unlike any generation we’ve ever seen. These young professionals and young adults are digital natives who are full of energy. They grew up in the age of 24/7 social media and COVID-19, which gives this generation a unique perspective on marketing—including live events. For event marketers, it can be tricky to understand this up-and-coming generation entering the workforce.

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6 Tips for Planning a Successful Virtual Event or Conference 

Event Industry News

Organising a successful internal event or conference can be initially daunting, even more so when planning for it to occur virtually or remotely. You need to consider the technical aspects of hosting such an event, how to engage your audience and ensure that everyone feels connected and gets value from the session.

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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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Key trends in events: From sustainability to AI to collaboration

MPI

Michel Wohlmuth, owner of Creatividad and a member of the MPI International Board of Directors, on important event trends he’s seeing that are having the greatest impact on today’s meetings and events.

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The 23 Best Event Management Software for Nonprofits in 2023

Eventmobi

Events are the lifeblood of nonprofits and associations. Conferences offer an opportunity for an entire member base to get together, experience the best of what an association can offer, and give the organization a chance to drive non-dues revenue. Fundraising events are an invaluable opportunity to drive revenue and build community, whether they’re online or in person.

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We are all Donald Rumsfeld

Conferences that Work

In a Pentagon news conference on Feb. 12, 2002, United States Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld gave a now-famous response to a question about the lack of evidence linking the government of Iraq with the supply of weapons of mass destruction to terrorist groups: “…as we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say, we know there are some things we do not know.

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SpotMe partners with Viseven to transform digital experiences in the life sciences and pharma industries

SpotMe Blog

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, June 20, 2023 — SpotMe, the enterprise event platform that audiences love, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Viseven, a global MarTech services provider that helps pharma and life science companies worldwide deliver trailblazing and personalized omnichannel customer experiences. “For us, having a partner who is forward-thinking and aligned with our vision is paramount.

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San Francisco Events Business Not Bouncing Back Just Yet

EventMB

Skift Take: As travel returns to almost all major U.S. cities, San Francisco is a notable exception. Rising crime, homelessness, and high prices mean events are far from returning to 2019 levels.

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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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Bringing NFT tickets to the Telegram App. Oveit X TON Foundation Partnership

Oveit

We’re thrilled to share the exciting news of our latest partnership with TON Foundation. A groundbreaking partnership that will revolutionize experiences through event […] The post Bringing NFT tickets to the Telegram App. Oveit X TON Foundation Partnership appeared first on Oveit.

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Agency Spotlight: ACE BOOKINGS LTD

Event Industry News

Member name: ACE BOOKINGS LTDDate formed: AUGUST 2013 – Celebrating 10 years this AugustNo of annual events supported: 500 + A YEAR Staff: 4 family members – Jo, Jade, Ella and KateOffices: DERBYWeb address: www.acebookings.co.

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Krystle and Tania’s Llama-zing Wedding at Granite Brewery

EventSource

Love knows no boundaries, and Krystle and Tania’s wedding was a remarkable testament to that. In a joyous celebration of their love and commitment, this couple embarked on a unique journey filled with laughter and everlasting memories. Join us as we delve into the heartwarming tale of Krystle and Tania’s Llama-zing Wedding, where their individual styles shone through with Tania’s stunning Anthropologie wedding dress and Krystle’s elegant Banana Republic wedding blouse.

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The Craft of Storytelling

EventMB

Skift Take: Technology is key to live events, but in order to create the most powerful performances, it should have a supporting role that highlights the storytelling and puts the focus on the audience.

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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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Embracing Sustainability: Unveiling the UK’s Top Ten Most Sustainable Event Venues

Eventsforce

As we move ever closer to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the awareness of sustainability has never been more pronounced. The event industry, of course, is no exception to this, with both organisers and attendees striving to reduce their carbon footprints and to adapt more sustainable habits and practices. In fact, at a recent event attended by Eventsforce, an entire discussion was dedicated to debating the possible discontinuation of live events as a format and the consideration

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Hilton Birmingham Metropole Partners with NEC Group

Event Industry News

Hilton Birmingham Metropole and NEC Group, the UK’s leading live events business, have announced a partnership that will further develop the customer experience for exhibitors, organisers and visitors on the Group’s campus.

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Toronto & GTA Patio Wedding Venues

EventSource

The sun is out and love is in the air! What better way to celebrate the union of two souls than with a picturesque, outdoor patio wedding? With their captivating ambiance and breathtaking views, these patio wedding venues offer a unique blend of sophistication and charm, setting the stage for unforgettable moments. For this article, we’ve created a thorough and curated list of Toronto’s best patio wedding venues.

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Setting the Benchmark for Excellence with the Skift Meetings Awards

EventMB

Skift Take: With only one week left to submit your entry for the inaugural Skift Meetings Awards, seize this opportunity to join us in honoring the most esteemed and innovative suppliers in the business events industry.

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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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Change Requests and How to Mitigate Risk

Smart Meetings

What makes change requests so difficult and tips to resolve Most meeting planners have experienced the need to make last-minute changes to an upcoming event. This can prove to be a hassle, for the event planner who wants their request fulfilled and for the venue that’s finding difficulty in fulfilling that request. So, where exactly is the source driving this difficulty in fulfillment?

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The Meetings Show’s hosted buyer reception to be first event aboard Oceandiva London

Event Industry News

The Meetings Show’s 2023 Hosted Buyer Welcome Reception will be the first event held onboard Oceandiva London, the new state-of-the-art sustainable events vessel operated by the UK’s leading hospitality and events company, Smart Group.

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Toronto & GTA Patio Wedding Venues

EventSource

The sun is out and love is in the air! What better way to celebrate the union of two souls than with a picturesque, outdoor patio wedding? With their captivating ambiance and breathtaking views, these patio wedding venues offer a unique blend of sophistication and charm, setting the stage for unforgettable moments. For this article, we’ve created a thorough and curated list of Toronto’s best patio wedding venues.

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Does Your Meeting Staff Share Salary Info?

MeetingsNet

If they’re Gen Z or Millennials, the answer is probably “yes,” according to a new survey about how employees talk about their pay in the workplace—and the consequences of doing so. While salary discussions among co-workers have been considered taboo in the past, younger generations are much less likely to agree with that idea. In fact, according to a new study of 1,000 employees by Skynova, 82 percent of Gen Z employees believe that salary discussions are appropriate among employees, compared to

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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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Setting the Stage for Success

Smart Meetings

How live performances show groups a good time Before the velvety red curtain recedes away from the stage, the auditorium lights dim and the low clamor of voices from the audience falls silent. From there, the anticipation begins to sprout in the chests of playgoers and their hosts alike. Providing a successful and amazing experience for event attendees can often feel like an award-worthy performance for meeting professionals, and rightfully so, as the smiling faces of attendees funnel out of the

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How AI Can Improve Event Management

Planning Pod

Whether you’re an event venue, a professional event organizer, or the de-facto event planner for your organization, creating the best experience for potential attendees can feel overwhelming—especially with event industry statistics suggesting that we’ll see the return of full in-person live events in the upcoming year. Fortunately, with the right artificial intelligence and event automation tools, you can transform your workflow, boost your event marketing strategy, and generate event planning

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Three Ways Paramount+ Modernized its FYC Event for Emmy Voters—and Fans

Event Marketer

For Paramount+, creating touchpoints that were “explorable,” like personalized lockers for “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies,” was key. When Paramount+ merged with Showtime earlier this year, it already had a sea of content in its repertoire, but the union of the entertainment brands created a whole ocean of it. So to get the academy’s eyes on the breadth of its portfolio during FYC Emmy season, Paramount+ activated a “physical manifestation” of its most popular shows at t

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Smart Chat: Kelly Gleeson Smith On Changing the Future

SmartMeetings

Changing the future one meeting at a time Vice President of Sales, Caesars Entertainment Inc. 2023 Smart Women in Meetings Industry Leader Leadership is now critical as the hospitality industry rebuilds a base of future leaders. Smart Meetings sat down with 2023 Smart Women in Meetings Industry Leader Award winner Kelly Gleeson Smith, who was promoted to the role of vice president of sales at Caesars Entertainment last October, to discuss the importance of community in her life and her approach

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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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Hear the Event

Smart Meetings

How music sets the tone for an event Events are about bringing many different types of people together. Not everyone at an event will speak the same language. Not everyone will have the same career motivations or personal values. Events will be attended by drastically diverse groups of people, even if they are in the same industry. They all come from different backgrounds, different socio-economic status, and have their own distinct history.

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GAP Hire Solutions and Evolution Dome celebrate successful deployment at Plantworx 2023

Event Industry News

GAP Hire Solutions stand looked to make a lasting impression at the UK’s biennial construction equipment exhibition, Plantworx 2023, June 13 -15, with the help of inflatable event structure specialist, Evolution Dome.

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Ritz Hooks College Basketball Fans with a 20-Foot ‘Hoop Tree’ at the Final Four

Event Marketer

Ritz’s brand purpose is all about creating “moments of welcome.” So to boost awareness of its new “Everything” Toasted Chips flavor, the brand crafted a lighthearted, family-friendly sampling experience designed for high engagement and visibility during the NCAA Men’s Final Four tournament in Houston. The activation, hosted at the Final Four Fan Fest, served as the anchor of a broader 360-degree campaign launched in early March to tout the new product and specifically drive trial among college b

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