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Trust, safety, and learning at meetings

Conferences that Work

If people come to meetings to learn, how can we create the best environment for them to do so? It turns out that trust and safety are prerequisites for optimum learning at meetings. Let’s explore why. How we learn at meetings. For over twenty years, we’ve known that adults learn 90% of what they need to know to do their job via informal learning.

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How to Become a Morning Person if You Struggle to Get up Early

Eventbrite UK

Do you struggle to get out of bed in the morning? Follow these scientifically proven tips and tricks to make yourself a morning person. The post How to Become a Morning Person if You Struggle to Get up Early appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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Let’s Talk About Event Budgeting!

Endless Events

Talking about event budgeting can understandably seem daunting and confusing. What even goes into budgeting for an event and how can we know for sure that we can trust a certain event production company? The trusted hosts of Event Brew are not afraid to talk about budgets, though, so neither should you! In today’s Event Brew podcast, Will encourages Dustin, Nick, and Thuy to talk candidly about event budgeting.

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How to Set Up Eventbrite’s Mailchimp Integration in 8 Simple Steps

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Creating meaningful relationships with your community can help to boost attendance for your event and improve the overall experience for your guests. The good news is that you can now easily do this with Eventbrite’s Mailchimp integration. Connecting the two services allows you to sync attendee data from Eventbrite to your Mailchimp dashboard, making it […].

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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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6 Things to Keep in Mind When Choosing Your Wedding Cake

EventSource

Let’s take a moment to talk about everyone’s favourite food group: CAKE! When it comes to planning your wedding the main thing to keep in mind is that the cake should fit seamlessly into your wedding – not be an eyesore or something that draws attention away from you. When choosing your cake, here are some things to keep in mind: Your cake should be one of the last things on your to do list: First things first – your cake should be one of the last things you finalize.

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How to Write an Event Planning Mission Statement: The Ultimate Guide

Social Tables

Skip to content Menu Solutions Interactive Floor Plans Collaborative event sales software that increases qualified leads and drives direct revenue. Event Diagramming Collaborative event management software that saves time, boosts revenue and drives loyalty. NEW Sales & Catering CRM Seamlessly manage and optimize group sales performance across your entire portfolio.

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How Venues Can Apply for Relief via the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program

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More than a year after the pandemic closed music and performing arts venues across the country, relief is finally in sight. The lobbying efforts led by the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) calling for Congress to #SaveOurStages has manifested as the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program (SVOG), which officially opens for applications on April 8. […].

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10 Ways to Plan a Magical Outdoor Wedding in the Forest

EventSource

There are few things more magical than being in a beautiful forest surrounded by nature and those you love. Whether you are actually getting married in a forest, or simply weaving nature into your wedding, here are some ideas to make your forest themed wedding absolutely enchanting! Logs for Seating After your guests walk through the woods to your ceremony location, have logs for seating rather than folding chairs.

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Interview of Veemal Gungadin with CNA 93.8 MHz

GEVME

CNA 938 Singapore Today presenters Lance Alexander and Melanie Oliveiro interviewed Veemal Gungadin, CEO of GEVME. . Read the transcript below. Melanie Oliveiro, Presenter CNA 938: We’re going to talk about the MICE ( M eetings, I ncentives, C onferences and E xhibition) industry today. It was adversely affected by COVID-19 for obvious reasons.

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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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Discover All the Reasons to Attend Adobe Summit 2021

Marketo Events

As marketers, it’s in our nature to adapt quickly to our changing environment and to evolve our processes over time — sometimes even moment by moment. And as we kick off Summit 2021 in the shadow of one of the most unexpected and challenging years of our lives, it’s safe to say we’ve realized the full value of this quality, as well as our our community.

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4 Marketing Strategies that Spotlight Sponsorships

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Securing sponsors for your event is an effective strategy to boost revenue — but event sponsorship offers you more than just additional funding. With the right sponsors on board, you can market your event to a broader audience and tap into your sponsor’s network to reach eventgoers you might otherwise miss. Sponsorship has a good […].

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10 Ways to Make your Forest Themed Wedding Enchanted

EventSource

There are few things more magical than being in a beautiful forest surrounded by nature and those you love. Whether you are actually getting married in a forest, or simply weaving nature into your wedding, here are some ideas to make your forest themed wedding absolutely enchanting! Logs for Seating After your guests walk through the woods to your ceremony location, have logs for seating rather than folding chairs.

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7 Things the Most Successful Event Planners Do Every Day

Eventbrite UK

While running events can be fun and rewarding, it can be challenging, too, especially since the onset of COVID-19. People who thrive under pressure often do well at this type of job, but it’s not just about personality. Doing these seven things every day will help you learn how to be successful in your event […]. The post 7 Things the Most Successful Event Planners Do Every Day appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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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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Safe Streaming: How to Hybrid without Getting Bombed

SmartMeetings

What’s the worst that can happen if you don’t take digital security seriously? Well, let us count the ways. The consequences of not protecting your data, managing your Zoom settings or practicing minimal security hygiene range from semi-permanently turning yourself into a cat avatar (you don’t want to be, or have to manage, that presenter) to massive fines, negative publicity and loss of trust and customers for being out of compliance with digital security rules.

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Road to Recovery: The 2021 Guide to Digital Marketing for Hotels and Venues

Skift

Skift Take: As hospitality and event professionals adjust to the new group business and meetings landscape — likely to consist of a mix of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events — getting digital marketing right is key to standing out to potential planners and buyers. Cvent’s new eBook lays out everything you need to know about digital marketing for hotels and venues for 2021. — Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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Corrin and Albert’s Rooftop Wedding at Hotel X

EventSource

Is there anything more romantic than a simple-yet-sophisticated celebration surrounded by stunning views? We don’t think so! Corrin and Albert’s gorgeous rooftop wedding at Hotel X Toronto was everything they wanted it to be: intimate, modern, and elegant. The couple, who are travel junkies, dim sum lovers and athletes, made sure their special day reflected their connection.

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Your 2021 Virtual Event Budget Checklist!

Endless Events

After more than a year of helping planners navigate the complex world of virtual events, we learned a thing or two about pain points. Over the course of these challenging months, many event profs came to us with a series of different problems and doubts. These went from all things attendee engagement to more specific tech-related issues. But without a shadow of a doubt, the most common misconceptions all surrounded the same thing – the virtual event budget.

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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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5 Things That Could Go Wrong at an Event (and How to Stop Them)

Eventbrite UK

Sod's Law says things will always go wrong. Here are 5 things that frequently go wrong at events and what you can do to mitigate them. The post 5 Things That Could Go Wrong at an Event (and How to Stop Them) appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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Planners Face Changes in Their Hotel-Sales Relationships

MeetingsNet

On Global Meetings Industry Day, hospitality-sales veterans detailed how availability, contracting, and staffing will be different for meetings after the pandemic. On Thursday, April 8, Global Meetings Industry Day featured several in-person and virtual events that highlighted the importance of the meeting, incentive, convention, and trade-show industry, while also educating planners on the new landscape they will operate in going forward.

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Jessica and Matt’s Bright Big Day at The Symes

EventSource

Jessica and Matt’s big day blends modern sophistication with greenery and beautiful natural light. Held at The Symes , the couple’s celebration is the perfect example of minimal elegance with a rustic edge (thanks, in no small part to the help of planner Blush & Bowties ). Captured by the talented lens of Artiese Studios , you’ll definitely want to Pin this one!

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Make it easier for attendees to network at your virtual event

Expo Pass

These days, event networking is just not the same as grabbing a drink at an evening mixer or walking around the exhibit hall. There are emails to craft, Zooms to schedule, AirPods to charge, it can be a lot of work. Not to mention the whole process doesn’t make much room for real and random conversations. Luckily, organizers actually have a number of interesting networking tools to help people connect.

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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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What You Don’t Know About the Future of Attendee Safety Could Put You at Risk

SmartMeetings

When everyone returns to meeting venues again, meeting professionals will have a whole new list of concerns on their checklists. From virus contagion to computer bugs, planning for the worst will be essential for delivering the best experience. Smart Meetings asked RJ Frasca, vice president of marketing and product with background screening company EBI for a shortlist of proactive steps that could save heartache later.

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3 New Essential Meeting Roles

MeetingsNet

Omni-channel designer? Technical event producer? A GMID session dives into the changing meetings-department landscape. As meetings departments react to the rise of virtual events, jobs are evolving. Howard Givner, founder of the Event Leadership Institute, took a look at the roles and skill sets now in demand during a virtual session at Meeting Professional International’s Global Meeting Industry Day program on April 8.

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45 Must-Ask Shoe Game Questions

EventSource

If you’re planning or attending a wedding, we’re sure that the shoe game will be played at some point in the journey! Whether it’s at the engagement party, Jack and Jill, or even the wedding itself, this game is sure to be entertaining for you and your guests. For those of you who don’t know what the shoe game is, the rules are simple.

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The Early Bird Catches the Worm

Special Events

Early Bird pricing for Catersource + The Special Event ends April 30.

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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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4 Tactics for Hybrid Events

PCMA Convene

The Derse whitepaper “The Big Rethink” suggests that hybrid strategies are “the next frontier for event marketers.” The simplest definition of “hybrid” is “an activation or event that can be accessed by both in-person and online audiences,” said Pete Riddell, executive creative director, customer experience and storytelling at the marketing agency Derse.

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Five Big Brand Birthdays This Year

Verve

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How To Use Data To Enhance Your Virtual Events: An Interview with Babel

GlobalSignIn

Do you feel your events are not boosting brand awareness or driving lead generation? Mudit Singhania and Vidyut Singhania, founders of Babel, want to improve the event attendee experience, engagement and conversations with the help of data. Their Hyper-Personalized Engagement platform (ISDA AI) which was deployed at the SWITCH 2020 virtual event, aims to empower the global events industry. .

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