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Why Associations Should Embrace Hybrid Events

Eventmobi

Making events that work in different settings for different types of attendees reflects the reality that people need different things from continuing education and collaboration. Some attendees are busy parents, or may run their own business, which can make it difficult to step aside for a few days to attend an in-person conference. The costs of flying, staying in hotels, and even of the event itself could be a deterrent.

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How to use human spectrograms to improve in-house events

Conferences that Work

One of the most valuable tools I use liberally at the start of peer conferences is a variety of human spectrograms , also known as body voting. There’s no quicker and more entertaining way to publicly uncover vital information about who’s in the room. [For a full description of the why, when, how, and tremendous range of this tool, check out Chapter 33 of my book: The Power of Participation.

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Beyond the Mocktail: 10 Planners Share Their Favorite Healthy Alternatives

EventMB

Skift Take: Mocktails have been getting a bad rap lately because of all that sugar. Here are some creative alternatives for non-drinking attendees, from kombucha kegs to a water sommelier.

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Slot Gacor Terbaru & Maxwin Resmi di Situs Terpercaya

SpotMe Blog

Pernahkah kamu merasakan ketegangan saat memutar gulungan slot di waktu senggang? Rasanya mirip dengan mencari harta karun tersembunyi, dan setiap simbol yang muncul memberi semangat ekstra untuk meraih kemenangan. Di dunia slot online yang kian berkembang ini, tidak jarang kita mendengar istilah “slot gacor” dan “maxwin,” yang menjadi kata kunci di kalangan para pemain.

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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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Lessons in Simplicity: Sheetz Hosts a ‘Convenient’ Pop-up Parking Lot Concert

Event Marketer

Sheetz customers were treated to something out of the ordinary on Aug. 23 in Bethel Park, PA, when a tour bus pulled into the convenience store chain’s property and formed the backdrop of a one-hour, pop-up concert featuring up-and-coming country singer-songwriter Ian Munsick. For Munsick, it was a full-circle moment, as his first-ever concert took place in a parking lot.

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Cvent’s Spending Streak Continues with Splash Acquisition

EventMB

Skift Take: Cvent has acquired event marketing technology company Splash, the event technology giant’s fourth acquisition this year.

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Boost your ROI: Tracking what matters most, attendee behavior.

Expo Pass

As the saying goes, “The more you know, the better you can plan!” Okay, maybe we made up that last part—but it’s still true! A deep understanding of attendee behavior empowers event planners to create unique, strategic, personalized experiences that make an impact. Tracking attendees isn’t just about looking back, either. New event technology can track attendee behavior in real-time, allowing you to make instant changes that prevent your event experience from becoming one among many forgettable

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Empowering Future Planners

SmartMeetings

How hospitality schools leverage technology and practical training to shape the industry’s future Knowledge is power. From an up-and-coming planner’s perspective, information and on-the-ground experience are the ultimate teaching tools for understanding the expectations of a meeting planner on a mission to develop engaging, enlightening and entertaining moments.

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Hospitality Charity Only A Pavement Away announces “Cook & Dine” fundraiser with Searcys at the HAC 

Prestige Events Magazine

Only A Pavement Away’s flagship charity event, “Cook & Dine”, will take place on Tuesday 24 September at the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC). The annual fundraising lunch, brought to life by The HAC and its inhouse caterer Searcys, is designed to support the charity’s mission to rebuild lives through employment opportunities in the hospitality sector.

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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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The Neverending Fam Scammer Nightmare

EventMB

Skift Take: As long as there have been fams, there have been fam scammers. They’re a costly nuisance that the industry can’t seem to get under control.

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4 Event Lessons from Taylor Swift’s “Eras” Tour

MeetingsNet

A veteran planner reports on how Taylor Swift’s engagement-driven approach can make business events better. On August 20, my daughter Sofia and I attended the final show of the European leg of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour—the fifth night that Taylor played to a sellout crowd at London’s massive Wembley Stadium. Saying that the show was an unforgettable experience feels like an understatement.

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Time To Step Up Your Association’s Email Marketing Game

StraussCA

Sometimes an association’s email marketing campaigns can become ‘cookie-cutter’ in style when regular communications regarding invoices, membership, and annual events come up. Repeating the same messages over and over. So, how do you keep your email marketing campaigns to members fresh, innovative, and meaningful – even when the content may be the same year-over-year?

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Event Buyers Live 2024 – Registration is Now Open

Prestige Events Magazine

Excitement is building for the 2024 edition of Event Buyers Live (EBL), the hosted buyer event’s tenth-anniversary outing and the biggest and best one yet. Registration for the “Rolls Royce of industry events” is now open and organisers are being encouraged to attend the most exclusive and inclusive industry event of the year. There are just 100 spaces available so if you organise events, procure suppliers and would like to attend (November 11-13) jump online and fill in the registration form AS

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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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How the 2024 Election Could Impact the Meetings Industry

EventMB

Skift Take: The upcoming U.S. presidential election is certain to impact the meetings industry. Based on previous administrations' policies on some of the most contentious topics on the political agenda, there's plenty to consider.

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New and Renovated: West Coast Style

Smart Meetings

Reimagined meeting spaces up and down the West Coast Let’s face it: the West Coast is a big region; but the style you’ll find from sunny SoCal to vibrant Vancouver is unmatched, all along the way. From sun-filled open spaces along the San Diego Bay to elegant wooden-paneled corridors in Vancouver, your meetings will have a direct ticket to a sense of place, whether you meet in beautiful British Columbia, fun-filled Seattle or upscale San Diego.

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From Fyre Festival II to Project Pabst’s Return: The Season’s Music Festival Headlines

Event Marketer

The summer music festival season is coming to a close, and it was as eventful as ever. In the midst of all the collective Chappell Roan love (H-O-T-T-O-G-O, anyone?) and Usher’s headlining of Essence Fest in celebration of the 20 th anniversary of his “Confessions” album, experiential brands were busy making their festival debuts, leaning into windowless “enclosures” for their activation builds and painting the landscape with bright, bold colors.

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Exclusive Collection bolsters team with Group Client and Partnership Manager Elliot Brown to develop sales and brand partnerships.

Prestige Events Magazine

Elliot Brown has joined Exclusive Collection as Group Client and Partnership Manager. He will be responsible for developing relationships with corporates and agencies, as well as expanding Exclusive Collection’s leisure, concierge and brand partnerships in an exciting year for the collection. Elliot joins from The Grove and brings extensive experience in the MICE, partnerships and leisure sectors as well as developing affiliate partnerships.

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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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Nationwide Hotel Strike Impacts Meeting Groups

EventMB

Skift Take: More than 9,000 hotel workers in nine U.S. cities were on strike over Labor Day weekend disrupting group events. Continued strikes are imminent.

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Registration Now Open for Event Tech Live and Event Sustainability Live 2024

Event Industry News

Event Industry News is pleased to announce that registration is now officially open for two of the industry’s most anticipated events: Event Tech Live and Event Sustainability Live.

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Rally Rooms and Tequila Clubs: How 10 Sponsors Activated at the 2024 US Open

Event Marketer

Fans have been flooding the grounds at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center since Aug. 26 to catch the action at the 2024 US Open tennis tournament in Queens, NY. In fact, this year’s Opening Day drew 74,641 fans, marking the biggest single-day crowd in the event’s 56-year history. And that’s been a victory for tournament sponsors who’ve had the opportunity to engage with legions of sports fanatics at what has become a high-profile affair.

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VisitScotland to host The Strategic Alliance of the National Bureaux of Europe in Edinburgh

Prestige Events Magazine

VisitScotland Business Events will play host to the second meeting of 2024 for The Strategic Alliance of the National Bureaux of Europe , a network of 29 national destination marketing organisations, on 5 – 6 September 2024 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa in Edinburgh. The alliance, led by Eric Bakermans of the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions and Matthias Schultze of the German Convention Bureau , serves to strengthen Europe’s position as a leading destination for inte

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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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How to Organise a Corporate Event: A Complete Guide

Eventscase Blog

Organising a successful corporate event is a challenge that requires meticulous planning, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of business objectives. Whether you are planning a conference, seminar, end-of-year party, or sales meeting, every aspect is important to ensure the event reflects the company’s professional image and meets its goals.

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Winterproof your event with Davis Trackhire

Event Industry News

Family owned and operated since 2010, Davis Trackhire has quickly gained a reputation among the Construction and Events sectors as one of the most professional, reliable and customer-focused temporary access suppliers in the industry.

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The Brief: Car-grown Diamonds and Disco Dance Parties

Event Marketer

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover disco ball dance parties, car-grown diamonds and Mountain Dew Time. AMAZON MGM STUDIOS GOES ‘ALL OUT FOR FALLOUT’ (AND SMALL BUSINESSES) Amazon MGM Studios gave its Emmy Award-winning, post-apocalyptic series “Fallout” a boost in time for FYC (For Your Consideration) season with a multifaceted campaign executed across Los Angeles.

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Wiltshire hotel marks record-breaking six months with appointment of new General Manager and Head Chef

Prestige Events Magazine

A boutique Wiltshire hotel is marking a record first half of the year with a raft of promotions, new appointments, long service awards, and even more stars and rosettes. Beechfield House , a secluded retreat inspired by 16th century Italian Renaissance, in Beanacre, has welcomed a new General Manager and Head Chef to its team, as well as celebrating the long service and achievements by its Head Housekeeper and newly appointed Head of Reservations and Sales.

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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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IMEX America: Taking the fight out of the ring for those less fortunate

MPI

Justin Wren's presentation at IMEX America on Oct. 8 will focus on the power of service and the difference people can make in the lives of others, far beyond what can be imagined.

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Enhancing the Events Industry with DCRS: Unleashing the Power of Direct Communications Radio Services

Event Industry News

In the dynamic and fast-paced world of event management, seamless communication is the cornerstone of success. From orchestrating grand music festivals to managing intimate corporate gatherings, the ability to relay information swiftly and accurately is crucial.

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The Secret Role of Aesthetic Decor in Corporate Event Success

Smart Meetings

The corporate event landscape is saturated and companies face a challenge: ensuring their gatherings stand out and be memorable. While content, speakers and networking opportunities are vital, an often-underestimated element can set an event apart—decor. More than just a backdrop, decor can significantly impact an event’s success, influencing everything from attendee engagement to brand perception.