Attendease
OCTOBER 29, 2024
In the event industry today, accessibility extends beyond wheelchair ramps and sign language interpreters. With 1.3 billion people globally requiring accessible websites , the digital component of events has become crucial for true inclusivity. Yet, a startling 90% of websites remain inaccessible to people with disabilities, creating significant barriers to participation.
Conferences that Work
OCTOBER 28, 2024
What ChatGPT doesn’t know about me could fill a book—or at least the extensive neural network of an LLM. As people increasingly experiment with asking LLMs personal questions, some have taken the trend a step further, suggesting that we ask our favorite LLMs to tell us something about ourselves that we may not know and would: Like to know; or Not like to know.
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EventMB
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Skift Take: With the transformation of events into experiences, planners say that independent hotels offer distinct advantages, such as flexibility, creativity and authenticity.
StraussCA
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Financial transparency is crucial for associations looking to build trust, enhance credibility, and foster engagement among their members. By openly sharing financial information and practices, associations can demonstrate their commitment to accountability and responsible management of resources. Here’s a closer look at why financial transparency is important for associations and how it can be effectively implemented.
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Attendease
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Whether you’re hosting an in-person, virtual, or hybrid event, your nonprofit’s fundraising events rely on audience engagement to succeed. Your engagement approach likely focuses on participants—after all, you’ll only hit your fundraising goal if they register for the event and have a good time! However, you also need to consider your volunteers and sponsors since they make your event possible in the first place.
Event Pro Update brings together the best content for event, conference, and meeting planning professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
EventMB
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Skift Take: The meetings industry has always been one where the booze flows freely. But a new generation of non-drinkers is paving an alcohol-free path forward.
Event Marketer
OCTOBER 31, 2024
As Taylor Swift touches down in Indianapolis this evening to kick off the final leg of her U.S. Eras Tour, Nov. 1-3, at Lucas Oil Stadium, e.l.f. Cosmetics will be there to help welcome the pop star and her fans to “The Racing Capital of the World” through a cross-collaboration with Purdue University, merging academia, beauty and motorsports. The brand will activate with the university’s Purdue Brand Studio agency at Circle Centre Mall, Saturday and Sunday (a 10-minute walk from Lucas Oil Stadiu
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Award 1: Best Event Management Platform Map Your Show (MYS) is a leading event technology choice for organisers worldwide, powering 8 of the top 10 trade shows in the United States.
Prestige Events Magazine
OCTOBER 30, 2024
UKEVENTS, the umbrella organisation of the UK’s events industry, is pleased to announce the findings of its anticipated UK Events Report 2024. The report, compiled by Great Potential Consultancy, highlights the industry’s critical role in the economy, generating £61.653 billion annually and affirming its resilience following the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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.
EventMB
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Skift Take: The healthcare sector is a lucrative one and global event company Hyve is getting in on the action by acquiring HLTH, a global event company for health innovators.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Luxury is in the eye of the beholder. One person’s decadent spa soak may be another person’s rigorous trail ride. The challenge for meeting professionals is to determine the appropriate amount of “me-time” and surprise and delight, balanced with confidence that their needs will be taken care of so they can focus on the content being presented. Smart Meetings Luxury Experience at Newport Harbor Island Resort in Rhode Island embraced the challenge with help from some friends.
Event Marketer
OCTOBER 31, 2024
It’s hard to fathom, but according to a recent Betty Crocker survey, even consumers who hail from the land of “The Great British Baking Show” lack confidence in their baking skills. The research revealed a high prevalence of “bakers block,” and that of the 86 percent of people from Manchester, England, who enjoy baking, one-third of them only do it every few months or less.
Prestige Events Magazine
OCTOBER 30, 2024
HeadBox, the UK’s fastest-growing B2B meetings and events platform, is proud to announce the release of its latest whitepaper, “How AI is Solving the Event Industry’s Biggest Challenges.” HeadBox for Business, an award-winning service-led meetings and events platform supercharged by AI software, manages the meetings and events programmes of enterprise customers.
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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
EventMB
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Skift Take: Rehumanizing corporate life is the new mission of Google Xi. Its founder, Megan Henshall, is Skift Meeting's first-ever Meetings Innovator.
eventplanner
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Open your eyes & ears to the sights & sounds of tomorrow. Registration for the AV industry's event of the year is now open, secure your space to discover the future of Live Events.
Event Marketer
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Jessica Rae, Engage & Resonate ADVICE FOR YOUNGER WOMEN TRYING TO GET AHEAD IN THE INDUSTRY? Never be afraid to ask questions, don’t be afraid to offer your opinion, and never stop learning. The best leader is also a great humble learner. HOW ARE YOU HELPING CLIENTS UPGRADE THEIR EXPERIENCES? Continuously pushing boundaries that our clients may not be entirely comfortable with at first blush, but ultimately lead to success by achieving overwhelmingly positive results.
Prestige Events Magazine
OCTOBER 30, 2024
De Vere Horsley Estate, located in East Horsley, Surrey, has today completed a £1.3million refurbishment to its reception, restaurant and 51 of its bedrooms located in Horsley Place, a distinctive contemporary hotel which sits alongside the historic mansion house, Horsley Towers in over 75 acres of grounds. The reception at Horsley Place has been transformed with new flooring, contemporary furniture and artwork to reflect the estate’s illustrious past.
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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!
EventMB
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Skift Take: Destination Canada is reaping the benefits of its $50 million investment fund focused on attracting international associations.
EventSource
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Love was truly in the air on a gorgeous sunny day at The Arlington Estate , where Christine and Djo celebrated their luxurious garden wedding. With its exotic gardens, sprawling landscapes, and fine interiors creating the perfect backdrop, this chic venue was ideally suited for a picture-perfect wedding. As the opulent backdrop to their ultra-luxe garden soiree, The Estate ‘s stunning greenery and sophisticated surroundings were a match made in heaven for these two lovebirds who have an ey
Event Leadership Institute
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
After our recent webinar, What to Do When Things Go Wrong: Crisis Management, Security, & Risk Mitigation Insights from Disaster Experts , panelist Juliette Kayyem addressed the top questions raised by participants. From communication strategies and registration best practices to working with hotels and public safety officials, her expert answers provide actionable insights to help you navigate emergencies with confidence.
Prestige Events Magazine
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Powwow Events, a leading events agency is proud to announce its recent certification as [KC1] a B Corporation (B Corp). This prestigious accreditation recognises the company’s commitment to meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental impact. B Corp Certification is awarded by B Lab, a non-profit organisation that serves a global movement of people using business as a force for good.
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.
EventMB
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Skift Take: Fifteen minutes on a Thursday. That’s all it took for Rebecca Carmody’s life to change when she was laid off from her event marketing job. One year later, she’s still looking for her next gig.
Event Marketer
OCTOBER 28, 2024
FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover germ zones, extreme vending machines and cardmember cafés. FANS SPREAD JOY—AND DROPLETS—IN ‘THE GERM ZONE’ If your post-pandemic brain has already forgotten key stats around how disease spreads—like the fact that shouting can produce up to 100,000 droplets in one minute—you’re not alone.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 28, 2024
– Establishes Hyve’s presence in a new, high-growth sector – HLTH USA becomes Hyve’s largest event by revenue – Strengthens Hyve’s portfolio of global brands and its US presence – Second strategic acquisition of the year, since Hyve was taken private Hyve, the leading organiser of next-generation events which deliver unbeatable returns on investment and time for customers, has […]
Prestige Events Magazine
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Central London conference and events venue, The QEII Centre , has announced a spike in life sciences event bookings for the next six months, with 13 national and international conferences taking place by the end of March 2025. Notable events in this sector include the British Society for Heart Failure’s Annual Autumn Meeting, the British Thoracic Society’s Winter Meeting, the UK Biobank’s Winter Scientific Conference, and the Association of Anaesthetists’ Winter Scientific Meeting.
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EventMB
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Skift Take: If your post-event surveys always result in generic responses, the first place to start is with the questions. Why not ask attendees how the event really made them feel?
Event Marketer
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Industry Leaders on Best Practices, Emerging Trends and Insights from 2024 You’ll Need in 2025 Oh, it’s officially 2025, people. Well, not technically, of course, but when it comes to strategic event planning… it might as well be February already. Budgeting, planning, pitching. Ideation, reporting, logistics. There’s a helluva lotta conversations going on across the experiential ecosystem as brands, agencies and partners get next year’s events moving today—in hopes that tomorrow’s experien
Caterease
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Creating a memorable catering event often involves a feast for the eyes and palate. However, such gatherings can also generate a significant amount of waste. Today, more caterers and event planners are turning to zero-waste practices, often supported by innovative catering software, to reduce environmental impact and attract clients who value sustainability.
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