GEVME
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
There is nothing that gladdens an event planner’s heart more than receiving positive feedback. Events are value builders that make the experiences of attendees the key indicator of success. But let’s be realistic here: positive feedback alone doesn’t pay the bills. Without a solid budget, there’s not much of a chance of building a successful experience.
Eventmobi
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Are you trying to figure out how to design an event experience? Technology is many event planners’ secret weapon and has the power to be massively impactful to achieving your event goals. A true experience designer will take a critical approach to analyze every significant touchpoint within the event lifecycle, with the goal of understanding where it makes sense to integrate technology.
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EventMB
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
This is a sponsored post written by Myriam Dumortier, Brand Manager of Klik. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Technology and data offer lots of opportunities to understand your event and make it even better. Surprisingly though, not all event planners realize the insights that better analyzing information can offer for success.
Velvet Chainsaw
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
You can never get enough of what you really don’t need says Eric Hoffer. To paraphrase Hoffer, you can never get enough of conference fads, gimmicks and trends. We want more, more, more! (Unless your a conference participant and we often have had enough!). Fads and trends are often about gaining attention. They also want access to your conference budget.
Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective
In a world where every brand is vying for attention, how do you make your events stand out? ✨ From creative swag strategies to immersive brand experiences, the key lies in fostering real connections that inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or an exclusive executive gathering, this session will explore how to elevate event engagement, strengthen brand perception, and maximize ROI.
Conferences that Work
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
My Dutch friend and expert moderator, Jan Jaap In der Maur , recently shared an innovative format for an in-conference pitch competition he devised for the Conventa Crossover Conference , in Ljubljana, Slovenia: “There were also the Conventa Crossover Awards. Traditionally, this kills the dynamics of every conference: there were 16 finalists, who all had to be given the opportunity to pitch.
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BizBash
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations seem like a distant memory, and many events that pulled out all the stops in 2017.
Velvet Chainsaw
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Most conference and meeting professionals want the coolest, hippest, latest ideas and trends for their events. We are on the hunt for the next meeting, seating, session format, technology, and food and beverage fad. We want to know what unique things other conferences are doing so we can borrow their ideas. We pursue fads, gimmicks and trends as the silver bullets of our conference woes.
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
This is a sponsored post from Québec City Business Destination. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Food and beverage have long been a critical element in events. It’s a rare event that doesn’t factor catering in some way. In fact, for most events, it’s a major portion of the event budget. But today’s event attendees […].
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
MGM’s Mike Dominguez presents deep dive into industry trends at Smart Meeting Southwest. Mike Dominguez. MGM Resorts Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer Mike Dominguez was candid with attendees at Smart Meeting Southwest this week. “You need to be able to remove your emotion from the equation,” said the self-professed data geek. “And you may have to give up some control.”.
Speaker: Alexa Acosta, Director of Growth Marketing & B2B Marketing Leader
Marketing is evolving at breakneck speed—new tools, AI-driven automation, and changing buyer behaviors are rewriting the playbook. With so many trends competing for attention, how do you cut through the noise and focus on what truly moves the needle? In this webinar, industry expert Alexa Acosta will break down the most impactful marketing trends shaping the industry today and how to turn them into real, revenue-generating strategies.
Eventinterface
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Unless you are a Fortune 500 company, you probably don’t have the budget for a high-scale event. This means you will need sponsors on your side. Of course, getting a sponsor is easier said than done. Why will another company, after all, choose to sponsor your event when they receive dozens of similar requests on a near daily basis? Approaching sponsors the right way is the key to tilting the odds in your favor. 1.
BizBash
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
No matter the industry, organizers of annual events usually try to wow attendees year after year—whether it is a change.
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
EventMB is announcing the most comprehensive free guide ever written on event technology. The Event Tech Bible. Grab your copy now. Event technology has changed events forever. Whether it is attendee-facing or planning tech, events are extremely different from how they looked a few years ago. We are witnessing some of the biggest changes in […].
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Hornblower Cruises & Events ship near the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco. Fall in love with the City by the Bay through its hotels, food, history, culture & theater. It’s not every day I get invited on a fam trip in my own backyard. The Smart Meetings office is located in beautiful Sausalito, on the north side of the Golden Gate Bridge. To embrace a car-less city weekend, I ditched my wheels at work and took a ferry across the Bay to Pier 41.
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Gallus Events
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
I would like to think that anyone can learn how to run an amazing event. Even if you are running an annual general meeting, a staff away day, an exhibition, product launch or a conference I see no reason that it can’t be an amazing event. As an industry we have to move away from the concentrating solely on the logistical aspects that sits behind events, to the environmental factors that underpin experiences.
BizBash
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
The 70th annual Primetime Emmy Awards took over the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles earlier this week, shifting to a.
GEVME
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Let’s say you’ve been appointed to run a government event of national importance or a confidential business meeting. In most cases, the first thing you’ll have to think about (after celebrating, of course) is event data protection. How do you prevent the threat of a cyberattack on your event infrastructure? Where do you find the rules for data protection?
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Many companies are relying on inefficient meetings and events practices rather than embracing the newest tools available, according to a new report released by a management software company. The report, issued by Chicago-based Eved , details ways in which the world’s largest companies can still improve. One of the key findings was that by not implementing new tools, the companies are not generating the confidence and financial growth that they look to generate in every other aspect of business.
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Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
In recent years, we have seen an increase in the introduction of wearable technology at. festivals and events worldwide. Apple’s iWatch is the current global market leader in wearable technology, but the festival industry was actually one of the first to pioneer the idea of a wearable piece of technology to improve efficiency and enhance the experience of festival-goers.
BizBash
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Let's face it, when planning events for either corporate or social clients, securing a venue that meets all your logistical.
Eventinterface
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Unless you are a Fortune 500 company, you probably don’t have the budget for a high-scale event. This means you will need sponsors on your side. Of course, getting a sponsor is easier said than done. Why will another company, after all, choose to sponsor your event when they receive dozens of similar requests on a near daily basis? Approaching sponsors the right way is the key to tilting the odds in your favor. 1.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
These new and renovated properties in St. Lucia, Honolulu, Miami and St. Barth serve to remind you—it’s summertime somewhere. Ladera Resort, St. Lucia Host your next Caribbean incentive or event by creating your own island retreat on St. Lucia. Perched on a volcano ridgeline, this treehouse-esque, adults-only resort just unveiled LeFleur, a private space complete with infinity pool.
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Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Download this episode (right click and save). Starting from Monday 17 th September, the Event Industry News podcast will publish a special episode each day to coincide with Event Wellbeing Week 2018. The five-part series began with Helen Moon, founder of Event Well. On today’s episode, host James Dickson talks to Emily Fawell from Vital Health Nutrition.
BizBash
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
For Alice & Olivia’s Spring 2019 presentation, designer Stacey Bendet took attendees on a trip around the world—without leaving New.
Eventinterface
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
If you have visited a conference lately, you will understand that a conference is an excellent opportunity to meet with others in the same line of work as you. There are many networking and relationship building opportunities, and you need to know how you can get the best out of them. You can point them to your website, hand out business cards and form long lasting business relations.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Meeting Planners Unite , the group that started in May as a reaction to Marriott International and other hotel properties cutting commissions for third-party planners , announced today that its membership has grown to the point that members collectively manage $350 million in revenue. “If everyone on the LinkedIn group signs up, that number could approach $1 billion,” said MPU Executive Director David Bruce.
Speaker: Jennifer Hodroge, Omni-Channel Strategic Leader, Forrester CX Certified
Marketers know that personalization is the key to engagement—but with limited budgets and time, how do you prioritize what, where, and how to personalize? Aligning your content, campaigns, and buyer experiences requires a deep understanding of customer needs. In this new webinar with expert Jennifer Hodroge, we’ll explore how to leverage insights and customer journey mapping to build personalization strategies that deliver real impact.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Steve Blake from STORM 4 Events is curating panel discussions and talks at the Festival and Outdoor Show which are tackling the tough issues effecting organisers right now, from drone usage to preparing a counter terrorism policy. The event has revealed a speaker line up featuring some of the UK’s leading figures giving firsthand experience from the 2018 event season.
BizBash
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Think you can get away with assembling a conference panel that includes no people of color? Or stage an award.
Eventinterface
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
If you have visited a conference lately, you will understand that a conference is an excellent opportunity to meet with others in the same line of work as you. There are many networking and relationship building opportunities, and you need to know how you can get the best out of them. You can point them to your website, hand out business cards and form long lasting business relations.
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