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6 Steps to Evaluate and Choose the Right Event Planning Tools

Attendease

Before the arrival of modern event planning tools, planning great events was no easy feat. Instead, it was a daunting task, with numerous moving parts and massive potential for overwhelm. The development of today’s tools has allowed organizations and teams alike to unlock their creative potential, maximize resources, and deliver exceptional events with ease.

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Event Lead Retrieval: How to Transform Your Exhibitor Experience

Eventmobi

Event lead retrieval has evolved from sharing business cards to scanning QR codes. It’s faster, easier, and can be done on the fly—but how do you optimize the process? Microscanners might seem like a simple answer, but what if you want to include additional information or your exhibitors want to access their leads in real time? A comprehensive event tech solution supports your event’s needs in one place and makes lead retrieval a natural part of the event experience.

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35 Event Marketing Ideas that Work

Social Tables

Professional event planners and marketers know that there is no one-size-fits all strategy for successful event marketing. Marketers are tasked with reaching members of their target audience, enticing them to register for an event, and continuing communications all the way up to the event to encourage attendance. To tackle all of their objectives, event professionals rely on a multitude of event marketing ideas to connect with attendees before, during, and after events.

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In-person events: The best planning and technology guide (2023)

SpotMe Blog

Hosting successful in-person events with thousands of attendees after almost 3 years of virtual-only can feel daunting. Especially with the high pressure to generate a profitable return in today’s increasingly expensive world. A staggering 78% of businesses using an event app attribute their positive event ROI to these digital tools. And with 91% of event organizers believing an app is critical to event success , it seems clear that not harnessing the power of this digital tool could mean

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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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Data Drives Success in the New Era of Business Events

EventMB

Skift Take: Data helps deliver impactful business events, and with emerging technologies, there are even better tools and strategies to leverage for next-level results.

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May Wrap: 50-Year Company Anniversary Celebrations, AAPI Month, CAHR Conference, EventUP Anniversary, Virtual Events & More

IMG

At Innovate Marketing Group, we are absolutely thrilled with the fantastic events we organized in May. It’s an incredible feeling to help our partners celebrate their remarkable milestones and celebrate them with the community. What an exhilarating and bustling month it has been! We have immense affection and gratitude for our clients and a deep passion for the work we do.

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A s, potholes, and black holes

Conferences that Work

Here are my suggestions on how to handle three kinds of metaphorical holes. A s We’ll begin with a s. They are people (usually men in my experience) who reliably exhibit mean, uncaring, selfish, disrespectful, and contemptible behaviors. Most of the time, they are pretty easy to spot. The best way to deal with a s is to avoid them whenever possible.

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Event Tech Embraces Next Level of AI

EventMB

Skift Take: As generative AI continues to evolve, event technology companies compete in a race to deliver the most powerful yet easy-to-use solutions.

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How to beat the heat: Tips for planning outdoor events this summer.

Expo Pass

Summer is just around the corner! It’s time for long days and lots of sunshine – the perfect recipe for an outdoor event. But let’s face it, the heat can also bring unwanted guests like mosquitoes, flies, and sweat patches! Don’t sweat it though, we ‘ve got your back with some cool tips to beat the heat and keep those pesky bugs away, so you can host a comfortable outdoor event even in the hottest of months. 1) Stay hydrated.

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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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Poll Results: Will NAACP Florida Travel Advisory Affect Meetings?

MeetingsNet

A significant percentage of meeting professionals say the NAACP’s advisory will be a factor in site selection. Close to 40 percent of meeting professionals responding to a recent MeetingsNet survey say that recent travel advisories issued for Florida by the NAACP and other organizations make their organization less likely to book events in that state.

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Top Secrets of High-Performing Teams: Insights from Harvard Business Review

Best Corporate Events

Every organization wants to build high-performing teams. But too often, leadership efforts focus on myths or misconceptions about how to achieve high performance. This post exposes some of those myths, sets the record straight, and provides practical research-based guidance. Following his 2021 Harvard Business Review article, 5 Things High-Performing Teams Do Differently , leadership consultant and author Ron Friedman, Ph.D., shared six more secrets of high-performing teams, based on new researc

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New Zealand’s New Meeting Place

EventMB

Skift Take: The new purpose-built venue significantly boosts the city's capacity to hold business events and stands as a strong symbol of the recovery of New Zealand's business events sector.

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Festival Merch Report reveals which fans are spending the most this summer

Event Industry News

A new study by Power EPOS has analysed Amazon data to see which festival fans have the highest demand for festival merchandise, what the average spend is and just how much in Amazon sales the festival is making annually.

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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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Smart Moves: Food and Beverage

Smart Meetings

Hanif Mohammad Mohammad is executive chef for TownePlace Suites Nashville Downtown/Capitol District in Tennessee. Mohammad comes from Nashville Airport Marriott, where he spent the last 14 years as executive chef for its four dining outlets. Brooke Tadena Tadena is Hawaii Convention Center ’s executive chef. His more than a decade of culinary experience most recently saw him working as executive sous chef at Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki, a position he held since 2014.

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Hilary and Dan’s Colourful Modern Wedding at The Globe and Mail Centre

EventSource

Step into the world of Hilary and Dan’s extraordinary wedding, where modern midnight jungle meets boho accents. Their union was a celebration of love, individuality, and boldness, perfectly captured at the iconic The Globe and Mail Centre. The breathtaking venue left a lasting impression—its unparalleled panoramic view of the city’s majestic skyline was simply stunning.

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Why Meeting Planners Need to Start With Their Own Wellness

EventMB

Skift Take: Early mornings, late nights, and loads of time away from the comfort of your own home — being a meeting planner is hard on the mind and body. As Global Wellness Day approaches, take time to learn how to take better care of yourself with a challenge from Caesars Entertainment.

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Show Organizer Fined for Overstepping Facial-Recognition Boundaries

MeetingsNet

Mobile World Congress required the submission of a photo to register for in-person attendance. The host nation’s regulators have ruled that requirement illegal. Facial-recognition technology has many potential benefits for event hosts, including security and real-time assessment of attendee engagement. However, there are privacy concerns around using facial recognition that event organizers must understand, or they risk civil action and financial penalty.

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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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How Meeting Profs Can Find the Right Event Tech

Smart Meetings

6 steps to finding the right event tech vendors and product Finding the right event tech can be a long, tedious process. The journey of locating vendors and the resources that best match your needs can send any planner into a tailspin. To help planners avoid the inevitable headache, Smart Meetings sat down with Huong Nguyen, CEO and founder of Shiloh Events , to find the best path forward for meeting planners looking for the right event tech for their needs.

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Bridesmaid Gift Ideas 101

EventSource

Your wedding day is truly special, thanks to the presence of your loved ones at the bridal party. Whether you’ve known them since childhood or became friends later in life, these are the people you can’t imagine tying the knot without. They often go the extra mile to ensure everything leading up to the big day goes smoothly. So, why not express your gratitude with a thoughtful gift that shows how much you appreciate them?

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What We Learned From IMEX Frankfurt 2023

EventMB

Skift Meetings was on site at IMEX Frankfurt 2023 last week and got to experience first-hand how the business events industry responded to the first

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QC Event School Graduate Spotlight: Tyler Reid

QC Event School

Photographer: Eric Jordan of Jordan Viision Meet QC Event School graduate, Tyler Reid! Location: Atlanta, GA QC Courses you’ve taken: Luxury Wedding & Event Planning Destination Wedding Planning Your website: [link] Facebook: [link] Instagram: [link] Pinterest: [link] Tell us a little bit about yourself, Tyler. Hi there, I’m Tyler and I’m a QC Event School graduate!

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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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Work Smart: The Art of Communication

SmartMeetings

Are we still in this together? Are you as frustrated hearing about “poor communication” as I am? I can’t think of a coaching client or organization I’ve worked with that didn’t have better communication on its list of areas to focus on. There is no denying that communication of one type or another permeates every corner of our lives and businesses. We need good communication—just imagine life without it.

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The Hospitality Show’s Inaugural Event Is Placing Sustainability at the Forefront

Smart Meetings

The Hospitality Show Las Vegas will place eco-friendliness front and center The first-ever Hospitality Show is coming to Las Vegas and its producers are making strong sustainability efforts from the get-go. In addition to three days of speakers, networking opportunities and idea-sparking content, The Show’s sustainability efforts—a big topic in the hospitality industry in general, and a topic of focus at The Show in particular—will be on full display.

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Brand Building

EventMB

Skift Take: Building a brand by thinking like a marketer is the key to creating a successful trade show exhibit experience that achieves business goals.

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Insider Tips for B2B Customer Engagement

Tigris Events

[…] The post Insider Tips for B2B Customer Engagement appeared first on Leading the Canadian Industry in Dynamic Event Staffing, Event Planning & Experiential Marketing.

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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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Swapcard Awarded Easiest Admin, Best Estimated ROI, & more.

Event Age by Swapcard

Swapcard has earned another round of awards from the world’s largest software marketplace and review platform—G2. Each quarter, G2 compiles reviews from users, along with data from online sources and social networks to score and spotlight the best software businesses. Since listing on G2 in Winter 2021/22, Swapcard has earned multiple badges for being an easy-to-use solution for in-person and hybrid events.

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Smart Moves: Food and Beverage

Smart Meetings

Hanif Mohammad Mohammad is executive chef for TownePlace Suites Nashville Downtown/Capitol District in Tennessee. Mohammad comes from Nashville Airport Marriott, where he spent the last 14 years as executive chef for its four dining outlets. Brooke Tadena Tadena is Hawaii Convention Center ’s executive chef. His more than a decade of culinary experience most recently saw him working as executive sous chef at Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki, a position he held since 2014.

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Why Entering Award Programs Makes Perfect Business Sense 

EventMB

Skift Take: Entering an award program may sound like a daunting task, but trust us, the benefits can be huge.

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