Eventmobi
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
While check-in represents the official beginning of an attendee’s event experience, registration is the true kick-off to your event. This process gives attendees their first glimpse into your event and how it will be run. When you provide an efficient event registration experience, you make a great first impression on attendees and get them excited for what’s to come.
Attendease
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Moving away from “one event to rule them all” Hosting “one big event” is often seen as the pinnacle of corporate event planning. Splashy annual events generate immense excitement and engagement, often bringing a short-term economic and publicity boost to the city they’re hosting in. However, there are downsides to putting all of your event eggs into one basket.
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IMG
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Explore the trends, innovations, and strategic insights shaping 2024’s events landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an enthusiast, this report is your gateway to understanding the pulse of the events world in 2024. Our State of the Industry Report 2024 will serve you as a powerful resource to improve your event planning, get more impact out of your events, and just stay ahead of the game!
Conferences that Work
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Don’t keep me a secret! For over thirty years I’ve been making clients’ conferences significantly better, for about the cost of a conference coffee break. How? I make conferences better by dramatically increasing attendee satisfaction. Increasing attendee satisfaction increases the effectiveness of the event for all stakeholders: attendees, sponsors, and event owners.
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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.
EventMB
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Skift Take: Another glance into the crystal ball for events in 2024 this time by Marriott International predicts a few grand trends including the return of large meetings, appealing to Gen Z, an ongoing bleisure love story among others.
Event Pro Update brings together the best content for event, conference, and meeting planning professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
MeetingsNet
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a rule allowing it to take scammers to court—including those who fraudulently use conference names, logos, and mailing lists—and seek financial penalties. “Advocacy works!” said Tommy Goodwin, FASAE, CAE, PMP, CMP, vice president of the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance, applauding both the Federal Trade Commission for finalizing an anti-impersonation fraud rule and the many business event industry organizations that advocated for it.
Event Marketer
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
15 winning brand activations that hyped up NFL Fans and Las Vegas locals Up and down the Las Vegas Strip, excitement for Super Bowl LVIII—in one of the most active event and tourist cities—was in the air. Everywhere you looked, there was a football visual in sight, whether it was a ginormous projection display of Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers players on the side of Caesars Palace or a replica Lombardi Trophy in a hotel lobby.
EventMB
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Skift Take: The true success of any event hinges on one crucial factor — engagement. It cannot be forced; however, it must be cultivated by carefully weaving it into the fabric of an event.
Attendease
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Event planning is no small feat, especially when it comes to corporate meetings and functions. A successful event requires thoughtful organization, creative vision, and seamless execution. But dreaming up unique, inspiring themes and event ideas takes time and imagination. When you’re already overwhelmed with planning the logistics, it can be a challenge to brainstorm something that will wow your attendees.
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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.
EventSource
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
In the gentle morning light, Emilia’s excitement filled the room as she prepared to step into her exquisite wedding dress from The Modern Bride , a vision of bridal elegance. Surrounding her were her beloved bridesmaids, their laughter and shared moments infusing the air with joy. Together, they created a beautiful tapestry of support and friendship, preparing for a day filled with love and cherished memories, all beautifully captured by Jessilynn Wong Photography.
Prestige Events Magazine
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Steven Bartlett, the entrepreneur, investor, best-selling author and host of hit podcast The Diary of A CEO, is to kick off his new international lecture series at Central Hall Westminster next month. Bartlett, who toured The Diary of A CEO to sold-out audiences in 2022, will grace the stage of the enhanced Great Hall on March 11, 12 and 18 to deliver tailor-made talks on entrepreneurship.
EventMB
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Skift Take: If your meetings are not inclusive and attendees don't feel respected, valued, or emotionally safe, they may disengage. Diversity, for diversity's sake, is not enough.
Event Marketer
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
If it feels like you’ve suddenly become surrounded by foodies, you’re not alone. According to the National Restaurant Association’s 2024 “ What’s Hot Culinary Forecast ,” social media is influencing how consumers cook, eat and interact with restaurants. And it’s now an essential ingredient to culinary professionals’ work, whether it’s incorporating social media trends into dishes or using social media to send a dish viral.
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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
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
INVNT, the global leader in live brand storytelling, is proud to announce the continued expansion of its service offerings within the event management sector. This strategic enhancement includes a comprehensive suite of services encompassing logistics, operations planning, and project management, aimed at delivering unparalleled experiences for both physical and virtual audiences worldwide.
Prestige Events Magazine
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Brand engagement agency, XSEM has strengthened its team for 2024 with the appointment of a newly-created role of director of events. Caroline Medcalf, who arrives at XSEM with a wealth of hospitality and events experience says the lure of working with an internationally-recognised organisation with their base in the North of England was a huge draw for her.
EventMB
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Skift Take: Martha Donato, founder and President of MAD Event Management, has been orchestrating events and conferences for nearly three decades. Community, collaboration, and connection are the focal points of all she does.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Cara Banasch Cara Banasch, ConferenceDirect Banash is appointed senior vice president of enterprise solutions at ConferenceDirect. She will oversee sales, strategy and implementation of the company’s Strategic Meetings Management Program. Wenks holds over 20 years of experience in executive hospitality leadership, most recently serving as vice president of the sales organization for Omni Hotels.
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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!
Planning Pod
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
When it comes to deposit practices, we’ve heard it all – from accepting deposits via paper check to manually compiling credit card information in a spreadsheet – and we’ve advised thousands of events businesses on how to do better. Our team invests large amounts of time in getting to know our clients and helping them build sustainable and secure growth practices.
Event Marketer
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
When Informa Market’s MAGIC , Project and Sourcing at MAGIC apparel trade shows come to Las Vegas, it’s all senses, all the time. Djs are spinning records in the hallways and in the lounge areas. Scents that remind you of a vacation (and a little holiday romance?) fill the air. The bubbly is flowing only to be punctuated by shots of espresso. The fact that business is done, and the shows were buzzing, is almost surprising.
EventMB
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Skift Take: Attendees want amazing Instagram-worthy food displays AND exquisite tastes. This article will help you master both areas with 200 ideas to get them talking, sharing, and eating.
SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Negotiation experts share tips for building win-win event contracts The ROI is in the details when drafting a vendor contract. The bottom-line goal is to ensure that your company is protected in case of the unexpected. Yes, Covid was a vivid reminder of the importance of force majeure clauses, but weather damage, union unrest and other disruptions are even more common and need to be considered in the fine print of a well-crafted event contract.
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.
MeetingsNet
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a rule allowing it to take scammers to court—including those who fraudulently use conference names, logos, and mailing lists—and seek financial penalties. “Advocacy works!” said Tommy Goodwin, FASAE, CAE, PMP, CMP, vice president of the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance, applauding both the Federal Trade Commission for finalizing an anti-impersonation fraud rule and the many business event industry organizations that advocated for it.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Venues around the world reveal groundbreaking debuts Pioneering venues make the meeting world go round. Luxury like you so far have only imagined pops up in new and renovated hotels and venues in Tokyo, coastal Mexico and London. Certainly, these spaces are beautiful; but beyond beautiful, they are innovative, thoughtful, and are pioneering what a meeting destination can be.
EventMB
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Skift Take: Creating a successful CSR strategy can be tricky for planners, but staying aware of certain details can ensure a meaningful experience.
SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Complex gatherings require creative solutions Brandon Goodman Meeting professionals plan their tactical strategies for months before entering the Zone of Action in the ballroom. Despite extensive reconnaissance and detailed mapping, land mines can pop up when you least expect it. That includes AV and staging operations. What do you do when you are suddenly in the line of fire?
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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.
Event Marketer
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
You might say Coca-Cola and Time Out magazine unveiled a landmark partnership today. The beverage giant and “best of the city” publication announced the launch of Foodmarks, hand-picked, global “food landmarks” inspired by movies, pop culture moments, travel hotspots and other cultural phenomena that revolve around “the perfect moment, the perfect meal and an ice-cold Coca-Cola.
Canadian Special Events
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Dustin Westling and his team at OneWest Event Design breathed new life into an old theme, blending visual brand elements to create a fresh experience for attendees at this brilliant event nominated for Best Event Design/ Decor $50,000 – $150,000 at the 2023 Canadian Event Awards. In the aftermath of a year where events were scarce, the revival of gatherings in 2022 sparked a surge in requests for Roaring Twenties-themed occasions.
EventMB
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Skift Take: Convene is looking beyond offering premium meeting and event venues in the U.S. and UK. Through a new partnership, it now offers complimentary hotel room block sourcing.
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