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New Study: Almost 70% of Professional Event Speakers are Male

Bizzabo

We analyzed event data from thousands of events over the past five years and discovered that events still have a long way to go when it comes to gender diversity. We recently released the results of our first ever “Gender Diversity & Inclusion in Events Report.” The report analyzed the gender diversity of more than 60,000 event speakers over a five-year period, from 2013 to 2018.

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Event Data: How to Scale Your Event Using Smart Analyses

EventMB

This is a sponsored post written by Nishita Jain, Sr. Digital Marketing Director, a2z. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. B2B event planning is an extremely demanding role. Teams responsible for organizing and managing business tradeshows, exhibitions, conferences, conventions, and meeting require a multitude of skills and techniques to be successful and scale their events. […].

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5 Reasons Event Planners Should Use Real Time Response Technology

Cvent: Event Marketing

It’s time to up the ante and make your events even better and more valuable than ever. A great way to do this is by adding real-time response technology to your events. When you use live polling for your audiences, you’ll find that your attendees become more attentive, interactive, and invested in the proceedings. Keep reading for the top five reasons to integrate real-time response technology into your events. 1.

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7 Sweet and Savory Late-Night Hotel Snacks

Smart Meetings

The sun set hours ago, the clock keeps ticking and you’re still tapping away on the keyboard in your hotel room until the wee hours. Then, your stomach starts growling. The internal battle begins. Do you splurge on room service or the expensive in-room snacks? Do you order a pizza for delivery? Go to bed hungry? Some hotels have your late-night cravings handled with these creative—and sometimes nostalgic—offerings.

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Making the Moment: The Art of Creating Events That Drive Results

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.

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Aim to serve rather than please

Conferences that Work

Although I’m simultaneously overwhelmed and underwhelmed by the thousands of books and videos about “leadership” pumped out every year, a recent quote struck a chord: “You’ll do more good if you aim to serve more than you aim to please.” — S. Chris Edmonds For context, watch this two-minute video: While Chris focuses on the context of team leadership, I think that aiming to serve rather than please is also a useful rubric to keep in mind as a consultant.

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How to Get a Celebrity to Come to an Event

GEVME

Getting a celebrity to come to an event is now more popular than ever. By inviting a popular artist, you will not only add originality to any event but also create a special and festive atmosphere. There are some good reasons why you may want to get a celebrity to come to your event or even host it. As you already know, the very first event impression is always positive when a celebrity is invited.

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9 Unique Entertainment Ideas for Your Next Corporate Event

Smart Meetings

From small gatherings to large celebrations, corporate events are the perfect way to show gratitude to your employees. They can be great for team building as well as building morale, and when they’re done right, they can be a great experience for all. But ask employees what they think, and they’ll often tell you that corporate events are boring.

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4 Food Rules Planners Need to Follow for Meeting Menus

BizBash

As recently as five years ago, planners would, at most, offer a vegetarian option along with one or two meat-based.

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Event Data: How to Scale Your Event Using Smart Analyses

EventMB

This is a sponsored post written by Nishita Jain, Sr. Digital Marketing Director, a2z. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. B2B event planning is an extremely demanding role. Teams responsible for organizing and managing business tradeshows, exhibitions, conferences, conventions, and meeting require a multitude of skills and techniques to be successful and scale their events. […].

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Relevance, Reach, Revenue: How to Turn Marketing Trends From Hype to High-Impact

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.

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Building vs. Buying an Event App

Eventmobi

Nowadays, it’s become second nature for people to use mobile apps when accessing information and conducting daily life activities (e.g. online banking, purchasing groceries, watching movies, etc.). For event planners, this channel is an easy and convenient way to engage an attendee because access to their attention is literally in their hands.

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Modern Convention Centers Becoming a Dire Necessity

Smart Meetings

America’s Center Convention Complex Proposed Expansion. Over the past two years, the city and county of St. Louis have discussed plans to expand and renovate the destination’s 41-year-old, downtown America’s Center Convention Complex. Most of those discussions have treated the expensive renovations as much more of a necessity than a luxury. The breadth and strength of the modern meetings and events industry means groups have more choices than ever.

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10 Event Ideas & Products You Need to See from BizBash Live: New York

BizBash

Event and meeting professionals gathered at BizBash Live: New York, held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on October.

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Event Strategy: How to Get More Leads and Better Sales [Webinar]

EventMB

Join us for this free webinar for Event Strategy: How to Get More Leads and Better Sales. Reduction of hotels commission, increase competition, commoditization, top 5 most stressing job, many independent planners feel alone and are concerned about their future. Learn how to position yourself to get better leads and more sales and discover the five areas […].

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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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How to Come Up With Event Names

GEVME

Organizing an event is not an easy task, especially when you have to come up with a name as well. Choosing an event name is important. To give a good name to your event, t here are six key points to keep in mind for the best name for the event. Best ways to name your event. If you take into account the target audience, positioning, event market development trends, and other marketing components, it is more likely that you will come up with an effective and memorable name: #1: Positioning.

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November Power Player: Trina Camacho-London

Smart Meetings

Trina Camacho-London. Face-to-face meetings are worth every ounce of time and energy that goes into coordinating and attending them, Trina Camacho-London believes. The Hyatt Hotels Corporation vice president of global group sales was named co-chair of Meetings Mean Business Coalition (MMBC) and sees much value in expanding her network and developing relationships.

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Your Complete Guide to Breaking Into the Event Planning Business

Eventbrite UK

You love meeting new people, are calm under pressure and brilliant at prioritising tasks. But is the event planning business right for you? Whether you’re a student looking for advice on how to break into the event planning business or an experienced professional wanting to change tracks, this guide can help guide your way. Discover […]. The post Your Complete Guide to Breaking Into the Event Planning Business appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Event Tech Awards appoints new caterer for 2018 edition

Event Industry News

In the business for 30 years, Boulevard Events will bring its unique style and substance to Troxy on November 7. “I like it when people mention how long we’ve been a part of the industry. You don’t tend to last very long unless you’re selling something that’s worth buying,” Event Director, Mark Maher, says. Specialising in being adaptable, understanding the wants of events and venues and catering to their individual styles, Boulevard’s personalised service, and its name, stems from Madeline Crou

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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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How to Come Up With Event Names

GEVME

Organizing an event is not an easy task, especially when you have to come up with a name as well. Choosing an event name is important. To give a good name to your event, t here are six key points to keep in mind for the best name for the event. Best ways to name your event. If you take into account the target audience, positioning, event market development trends, and other marketing components, it is more likely that you will come up with an effective and memorable name: #1: Positioning.

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Insider Tips for Planners Bringing a Meeting to St. Louis

Smart Meetings

St. Louis has undergone an incredible transformation in the last few years, including a $380 million renovation and revitalization to the Gateway Arch grounds. The downtown area has truly become a world-class destination that is more convenient and accessible than ever before. In addition to the Gateway Arch renovation, the city boasts endless opportunities for meeting planners to organize an unforgettable and truly localized experience for their attendees.

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Events That Deliver Big Impact and Big Results

BizBash

Hartmann Studios is the go-to strategic partner for the world's top brands, developing and delivering experiences with lasting impact. For.

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Tips to Keep Women Secure on the Road

SmartMeetings

Inspired by Her. Photo credit: M Gallery. Better safe than… Generally, women feel more vulnerable than men while traveling solo and are wary of certain destinations, sexual harassment, assault and kidnapping, according to a study by Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and WWStay. “It affects the way you dress for a trip, the jewelry that you wear and when you go out for dinner,” says Sangeeta Sadarangani, CEO of Crossing Travel , a U.K.

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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 to Get a Celebrity to Come to an Event

GEVME

Getting a celebrity to come to an event is now more popular than ever. By inviting a popular artist, you will not only add originality to any event but also create a special and festive atmosphere. There are some good reasons why you may want to get a celebrity to come to your event or even host it. As you already know, the very first event impression is always positive when a celebrity is invited.

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Transportation of the Future: What You Need to Know about Hyperloop

Smart Meetings

HyperloopTT Concept Design. Imagine if attending a meeting in a different city, or even a different state, required nothing more than a quick afternoon trip. It could be possible with hyperloop technology, and recent headlines have caused us to wonder if it really will be the high-speed, eco-friendly transportation answer for the future. Since entrepreneur and investor Elon Musk first introduced the idea for hyperloop in 2013, multiple companies have been quietly working away, and there have bee

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Show Your Clients Appreciation With Cirque du Soleil

BizBash

They've entrusted you with their business. They've been loyal partners over the years. Without them, you wouldn't be where you.

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Rubik’s Cube for Huawei’s Mate 20 Pro

Event Industry News

Vantage were asked by creative technology experts Kerve to build a giant Rubik’s Cube made from Layher scaffold, to promote Huawei’s latest phone, the Mate Pro 20, which boasts 24-megapixel pictures and clever artificial intelligence features and phone to phone wireless charging. . The cube was unveiled at the Southbank and wowed the public who were invited to complete the giant cube, with help from the new Pro 20 phone.

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Campaigns that Click: Practical Personalization Strategies to Boost ROI

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.

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5 Nightmare Event Scenarios and How to Avoid Them

Expo Pass

(3 Minute Read). 5 Nightmare Event Scenarios and How to Avoid Them. Nightmares. They’re a common occurrence for a lot meeting planners. The scariest are usually the night before an event where the worst case scenario comes true. We’ve all been there. You’ve overslept and run down to the meeting room in grubby pajamas, wild hair and dried drool on your face.

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New Management Systems Lead the Charge for Industry Tech  

Smart Meetings

An increasing emphasis is being placed on the back-end software and management tools that allow planners to make the most of their time and money. As a result, such software dominates this year’s IBTM Technology Watch Awards shortlist of nominees. In 2015, the top entrants in the awards included mostly apps, allowing for easier networking, real-time communication or streamlined translation.

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Inside the BizBash Top 500: Four Event Pros on the Challenges Ahead and What Keeps Them in Events

BizBash

BizBash got people talking with the release of our first list of the Top 500 People in Events across North.

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