Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Think back to all the events you’ve attended in person this year. What was the check-in process like? Was it with a traditional pen-to-paper approach? Did you have to stand around in line? Or was it as quick and easy as scanning your badge on your way in? Many event organizers opt for contactless check-in methods since it’s a hassle-free, fast, and safe way to manage check-in without long lines at the registration desk.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

I use the phrase “wants and needs” a lot when talking about participant-driven and participation-rich conferences. It even appears in the title of my third book ! Satisfying wants and what Abraham Maslow called growth needs are core goals of any event. But whose wants and needs are we talking about ? Whom is your event for? Conference organizers have, of course, every right to create an event that satisfies their wants and needs.

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Planning an event is like orchestrating a symphony—every note matters, from the first rehearsal to the final bow. But how do you make sure your audience has your event stuck in their head for days, weeks, and months afterwards? Measuring the success of your event starts well before you open the doors and ends well after your audience has gone home. Capturing metrics and insights from your event is essential to understand what went well, what could be improved, and how to plan future events more

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IMG

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

At Innovate Marketing Group, we are proud to announce our collaboration with “The Anniversary Collective,” a powerhouse consortium dedicated to reimagining how organizations commemorate their key milestones. Crafting Legacies. Celebrating Milestones. Teaming up with renowned partners HAI (research, Discovery and Experience Company), Marketing Maven , and MLT Creative , the Anniversary Collective is poised to revolutionize the art of celebration.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

A membership directory is the #1 way to accomplish what your association does best: keep your members connected to one another and you. In this article, we’ll touch on what a member directory is, how it can help your association, what type of information should you include in a membership directory, how you can create one, and several platform options for you to choose from.

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TicketBud

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

As we look toward a season of haunted houses, corn mazes and holiday pop-ups, it’s important for event managers to consider how to organize their crowd flow to maximize ticket sales across the duration of the event and avoid bottlenecks at check-in. Enter timed-access ticketing, a feature on Ticketbud that enables event organizers to allow entry to a specific number of ticket holders during allocated time slots.

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Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

As brands search for innovative ways to interact with their audiences, SMS for events and retail experiences has emerged as one of the main channels for high customer engagement. No wonder why: mobile-first experience is necessary while more people spend time on their phones. As Statista highlights, “In 2021, mobile users in the United States sent roughly 2 trillion SMS or MMS messages.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Effective event management is a blend of careful planning and adaptability. Regardless of the type of event you’re organizing, event attendance tracking is one of the keys to optimizing your future plans and remaining flexible on event day. But event attendance tracking is about more than doing a quick headcount! With the right strategy and tools, attendance tracking can help you understand your audience.

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Skift Take: The latest Events Industry Council Global Events Barometer shows promising signs, with hotel room nights and RFPs increasing for the second consecutive quarter.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Your RFPs can now… go out. Our annual listing of the Top 100 agencies serving the event marketing industry has arrived Behind every powerhouse brand experience is an event marketing agency whose people live for “live.” And on this list, that distinction is key. Indeed, there are hundreds of creative and integrated marketing agencies across the landscape.

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EventSource

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

When it comes to planning a Chinese wedding in Toronto , working with an experienced and knowledgeable wedding planner familiar with all the intracacies and customs can make all the difference! Whether you’re envisioning a traditional Chinese wedding or a fusion of cultures, these top-notch wedding planners can definitely hook you up! These talented professionals bring years of experience, creativity, and cultural insight to ensure your big day is nothing short of spectacular.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Let’s face it: the right association software is a necessity for keeping your to-do list from piling so high it topples. Automation can feel like a gift from the gods when your team is small and your timelines are unforgiving (a conference must go on!). But the wrong association software can make as much busywork as it solves. So, in this post we’ll explore: Different types of association software you should consider When to choose individual solutions versus all-in-one AMS software The best ass

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Skift Take: It is estimated that events produce ten percent of the world’s carbon. Imagine the difference the industry could make if it significantly reduced its carbon footprint.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

THE ONLY EDITORIAL ROSTER OF THE INDUSTRY’S BEST FABRICATION PARTNERS The budgets are tight. The timelines are all over the place. The faces on many client teams are new. But at the end of the day, the master craftspeople who stand up our event builds and exhibit booths know the power of creativity, strategy, measurement and, most importantly, service to succeed in the evolving world of face-to-face corporate event marketing today.

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EventSource

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

We always love featuring blended weddings. With the help of their wedding planner Weddings with Nia , Hiwot and Michael’s worked tirelessly for over a year to create an unforgettable day that beautifully combined both their Ethiopian and Sri Lanken Tamil heritage. Every detail was carefully considered to highlight their heritage. From the customized ring box to the intricate bridal veil with their names and wedding date in Ge’ez script.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The Power of Events announces its cross-four-nation tour to introduce the Event Industry Insight App. This unique roadshow will traverse the four nations, igniting enthusiasm and showcasing the immense potential of this groundbreaking app.

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Skift Take: Maritz Holdings president and CEO David Peckinpaugh shared plans to streamline the company under one brand while rebuilding its workforce and implementing AI at the inaugural Skift Meetings Forum.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Google has created a thorough and thought-provoking guide to event inclusivity, and the company is making it available to anyone. If your organization is working to create more inclusive and accessible events, don’t duplicate efforts: A comprehensive resource just released by Google covers everything from registration and restrooms to service animals and swag.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

How to master the New Green RFP In Smart Meetings’ latest Smart Chat Live webinar, “ How to Master the New Green RFP ,” attendees learned about how to create a sustainable RFP and prioritize sustainability in every area of their sourcing processes. Spoiler alert: the most overlooked areas are often the most impactful. Smart Meetings hosted Emily Scheiderer, senior director of education, sales and services at Destinations International (DI), Michelle Moore, senior director of meeting sales and se

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) has revealed the finalists for the 2023 ABPCO Excellence Awards. Now in its 10th year, the awards, which celebrate the best in the world of association events will take place on December 8, 2023, at P&J Live in Aberdeen, Scotland.

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Skift Take: A new paid, but yet unpriced, version of Gevme and PCMA's AI event technology tool features enterprise-level data security. A two-level training program is also in the works.

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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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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

“After the pop-up last year, we did see a very large bump in our revenue in the L.A. area. Where we saw a lot of gain and traction was in brand awareness in the area, and that was evidenced by the traffic and the conversion that we saw come through our site during and after that time.” —Elizabeth Money, SVP-Brand and Creative, BÉIS The BÉIS Hotel offered consumers the chance to interact with the brand’s products in a travel-themed setting.

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EventSource

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

If you’ve decided to turn to the professionals for help planning your Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebration, we’ve got you covered right here! Whether your simcha vibe is intimate and understated or an over-the-top mitzvah extravaganza, we’ve got a list of Toronto’s best bar and bat mitzvah planners all with plenty of experience turning your mitzvah dreams into a mitzvah reality.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The 30th anniversary of the Homebuilding & Renovating Show will be celebrated at the National Show, NEC, Birmingham, 21-24 March 2024, marking three decades of innovation, engagement and commercial opportunities for this market sector.

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Skift Take: Rewards members filed lawsuits against the gaming companies citing a lack of adequate cybersecurity measures. Can the possibility of similar attacks put attendee data at risk?

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Boundaries and definitions for mental health Wellness is top of mind for everyone in our industry. We have built a brave and safe column for you to ask any questions anonymously unless you wish to share your name. It’s simple, you send a question to editor@smartmeetings.com and a certified peer support specialist will respond. Congratulations on a great magazine with solid content.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Desireé Dolecki, CMP, has always been an artist. To her, being an event professional is much in the same vein. “You need creative vision, planning and organization, budget management, marketing, promotion, collaboration, adaptability, time management and, of course, the ability to create a memorable experience,” she says. When she was young, she knew art wouldn’t necessarily offer her a lucrative career.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The Yorkshire Event Centre (YEC) is the North’s premier venue for exhibitions, conferences and dinners. Located in the heart of Yorkshire, the award-winning venue offers exceptional facilities and outstanding services to ensure a successful and memorable event.

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