Conferences that Work
AUGUST 23, 2021
I’ve written frequently about facilitating change. Despite attempting to practice what I preach, I still sometimes fail to create a desired change in my life. Here are two recent examples that led me to realize that I need to achieve success one small step at a time. 1) Meditation and gratitude practice. For 25 years, I’ve been a member of a small local consultants group that meets monthly.
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AUGUST 23, 2021
Wondering how to promote your event on social media most effectively? Use these 11 steps to build out a complete social media strategy for your event promotion.
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Bizzabo
AUGUST 25, 2021
There’s a lot of uncertainty regarding COVID variants and in response, event organizers are creating event contingency plans to prepare for the future. Here’s our tips on what to consider. Though we may have weathered the pandemic for a while now , the question of what the future holds continues to be a sticking point. How can we continue to plan for the seemingly unplannable?
Event Marketer
AUGUST 23, 2021
Summer cocktails taste most refreshing against an inspiring backdrop. For St-Germain elderflower liqueur, that notion flourished amid blooms, fashion and dance in a pop-up located in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood, Aug. 13-15. Fleuriste St-Germain, a flower shop and cocktail bar experience, was inspired by the cultural salons of early modern revolutionary France, and offered inspirational talks with design and performing arts “vanguards” as well as signature sips.
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.
EventSource
AUGUST 26, 2021
If you’re looking for the picture of sweet elegance, then look no further than Kam and Laurence’s wedding! The couple, who met kayaking on the Rouge River, wanted to achieve something simple and classic for their big day, and they definitely pulled it off! Their celebration at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto encapsulated a timelessness with pops of colour that will make you want to check out this gallery.
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Smart Meetings
AUGUST 27, 2021
The most recent tool being embraced by meeting professionals looking to safely bring groups back together while protecting sensitive data is third-party health verification. Companies such as InHouse Physicians and Clear Health Pass are offering pre-event vaccine verification and wellness tests along with on-site temperature monitoring and screening.
Event Marketer
AUGUST 23, 2021
A fully-functional on-site barbershop gave out free haircuts to kids while representing an important Dominican gathering place. If you don’t know much about the history and culture surrounding bachata music, you’re not alone. The genre, which originated in the Dominican Republic, has a largely untold story in the U.S. But HBO Max Pa’lante sought to remedy that with its week-long House of Bachata pop-up in Washington Heights, NY, the heart of the Dominican diaspora.
EventMB
AUGUST 25, 2021
Real estate within digital event environments — from event apps to registration pages — has always been a hot spot for sponsorships. Images on landing pages, widgets on event app home pages, banner ads in speaker listings, and the like have been around for 15 years, and they’re not going anywhere. But today, what has […]. The post Six Proven Strategies for Delivering Real Value to Sponsors in a Virtual or Hybrid Event by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].
Event Age by Swapcard
AUGUST 25, 2021
Community. You’ve probably been hearing about this trend everywhere. But what does it have to do with the events industry?
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.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 26, 2021
About 15 percent of the world’s people live with a form of disability. And who among us will not experience disability at some point in life? WTCC. “It is therefore imperative that we are inclusive ,” says Gloria Guevara, president and CEO of London-based World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). To that end, her organization has issued new “Inclusive & Accessible Guidelines.”.
Event Marketer
AUGUST 23, 2021
Back-to-school involves pencils, papers and books, as well as shopping for lunch and snack items amid the vast packable pouch category. To help its fruit, veggie and yogurt blends make the cut—or, cart, that is—GoGo squeeZ this year partnered with Crayola on special-edition, drawable packaging and then activated the concept at scale with a GoGo squeeZ x Crayola interactive mural installation that popped up on the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica, CA, Aug. 14-15.
EventMB
AUGUST 26, 2021
Cvent’s event marketing and management platform is getting a makeover designed to streamline and simplify the planning process. Here is our review. What Is It? Cvent is rolling out what it is currently referring to as a “new experience” for users of its event management platform. A comprehensive suite of new features for navigation […]. The post Cvent’s Revamped Event Marketing and Management Platform [Review] by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].
Expo Pass
AUGUST 25, 2021
Let’s be real, it’s easy to feel a bit bummed about things not being completely back to normal this Fall. We all feel it. Attendees, speakers, organizers, everyone. But with everything going on, we’ve also been inspired by all the ways organizers are keeping people excited about upcoming events. We’ve seen tons of creativity, and even more hard work to make sure events are still amazing for everyone, no matter what.
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Smart Meetings
AUGUST 24, 2021
When facing the cycles of life, “there’s nothing new under the sun” is something often said. While this may apply to much in life, there may be one place it does not: event venues. Event spaces have been hard at work to make sure there’s always something new for groups to see and experience while they network and make connections. Here are seven venues around the United States that are indeed creating new things under the sun.
Endless Events
AUGUST 24, 2021
Before the pandemic hit us, we took genuine human interactions at events for granted. Attendees mingled, networked, formed everlasting bonds, and had a great time while doing all of that. As the industry pivoted to virtual events, virtual audience engagement became one of the most talked-about challenges. How do we replicate genuine interpersonal dynamics in the virtual world?
Prestige Events Magazine
AUGUST 25, 2021
As COVID restrictions are lifted and the major events industry finally re-opens, health and safety management expert Bureau Veritas has launched a new one-stop service to make it easier for organisers to improve safety and reduce risk. The comprehensive solution for event safety and compliance helps organisers establish health and safety requirements and follow documented processes, offering peace of mind against the risk of danger, litigation, or even financial penalty.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 23, 2021
Our very own Adam Parry will be the first on the stage at The London Christmas Party Show on September 9 th at the City’s new Pan Pacific Hotel – the first of six informative and inspirational seminars planned for the first full day of this long-awaited return to live Show. The day will conclude with a Keynote from “Dr Opera”, Alex Aldren, who will be sharing his experiences of returning to the NHS last year to join the fight against Covid. 9.15am – HI-TECH NOT BYE TECH.
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Smart Meetings
AUGUST 23, 2021
What diversity, equity and inclusion ( DEI ) plans did you make for your next event? Perhaps you want to but don’t know where to start or what exactly you should be including. To this concern, Jil Dasher, managing director for Corsica Partners , responds with with laconic poise: “Just start.”. Dasher, in addition to Nathan Chin, senior product manager for Cvent ; and Phil Saims, vice president of sales for Federal Conference , led the latest Smart Meetings webinar, “Designing Your Event Program
Endless Events
AUGUST 26, 2021
The Brew Crew is continuing its summer trend of reviewing the industry events! Today, they review The Special Event (TSE) that took place at the Miami Convention Center from July 19th to July 22nd. Thuy, Dustin, and Nick all got to see each other while there. Will transformed into an interviewer, asking the Brew Crew what they loved about the event and what they thought could’ve been better.
Prestige Events Magazine
AUGUST 24, 2021
The Royal College of Music (RCM) in South Kensington is home to a hidden gem: world class studio facilities, available for private hire right in the heart of London. Famed as a world-leading institution, the RCM provides a wide range of professional-quality services and facilities, including music recording, video production, web streaming, audio-visual research and development.
MeetingsNet
AUGUST 24, 2021
From double-sided carpet tape to door stoppers to adhesive dots, a new curated shopping site has launched with the necessities of on-site event execution. What’s on a meeting professionals Christmas list? Whether you’re looking for a laser measure, travel steamer, anti-slip tape, tally counter, power bank, glue gun, or some excellent insoles for a long day on the show floor, a new website called The Event Depot specializes in go-to products needed by those with the ultimate be-ready-for-anything
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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
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 21, 2021
The first-ever hybrid ASAE Annual Meeting last week reached 3,200 association professionals, consultants and industry partners—500 at 10 half-day Community Pop-Ups and the rest through a virtual portal—with education, engagement opportunities and powerful keynotes. “ASAE is proud to have debuted a meeting model for its 2021 Annual Meeting that was all about creating more choices for our members, partners and other stakeholders,” said ASAE President and CEO Susan Robertson , CAE.
Special Events
AUGUST 23, 2021
Your social media vanity metrics aren't telling you all the story.
Prestige Events Magazine
AUGUST 24, 2021
Sam Morley and Astrid Saunders are the dynamic duo behind Southbourne’s new Party Boutique UK. The event decoration and planning business has recently celebrated its first birthday and has already made a big impact. Sustainability and community are at the heart of this boutique, giving it a unique and ethical feel that draws in customers from near and far.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 27, 2021
Exhibition Centre Liverpool has welcomed over 60,000 visitors since reopening. The waterfront venue recently hosted the UK’s biggest Indoor Funfair across 12 days where families enjoyed 25 different fairground rides, inflatable attractions and games with visitors from all over the UK. John Lowery, director of Events and Attractions, which organises the Indoor Funfair, said: “After the challenges of the past 18 months, we were determined to go ahead with the event as soon as restrictions were lif
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.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 26, 2021
Though price may be the first thing we notice to assess our flight options when booking a trip, that’s an unwieldy metric these days. Flight fares have spiked over the last few months as the effects of the pandemic continue to affect the availability of staff and workers that impact takeoff, from airline flight attendants to truck drivers delivering the fuel that gets you off the ground.
Special Events
AUGUST 26, 2021
The SEARCH Foundation's Annual Signature Event brought in $70,000 in charitable donations.
Prestige Events Magazine
AUGUST 23, 2021
British restauranteur and events caterer Searcys has been appointed the new catering partner for 116 Pall Mall, home to the Institute of Directors in London. Founded in 1903, the Institute of Directors is the UK’s longest-running membership organisation for professional business leaders. Its London headquarters are located at 116 Pall Mall; a Georgian Grade-I listed business and event venue, which offers flexible workspaces, meeting rooms and event spaces, set across five floors for members and
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