Attendify

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

In the midst of an increasingly noisy meetings and events marketplace, event marketers are constantly being challenged to get the right people (not to mention the right amount of them) to attend their functions. Savvy pros know that doing so requires a strategic recipe: They’ll need to tightly target their audience, sharply hone their content plan, and seamlessly sync efforts between their organization’s events and digital marketing teams.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Today’s episode of Event Brew will tackle the impact of the coronavirus on the events industry. As we’re all aware, the outbreak has been making headlines for a while now. And it seems only pertinent that we zoom into how this potentially affects our industry. Because as event profs, there are a million things we need to mindful of. This includes, of course, health-related issues, what our role demands in such situations, and what responsibilities we must keep in mind.

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Eventsforce

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

As an event marketer, the impact of using video around your events can be significant. It can be a great way to generate enthusiasm amongst your attendees and equally present a good case for those who haven’t yet registered. So if you’re doing it already and doing it well, then you’re on the right track. And if you’re using YouTube, then even more so.

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Stova

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Marriott has a reputation of creating the best possible experience for their guests. One big reason: they're always on the cutting edge of tech. At MeetingPlay, we love partnering with Marriott because they bring forward new trends — and they do so with a clear purpose.

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G2Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

We asked 14 brilliant event professionals about the biggest industry trend for 2020, and discovered.there isn't one. That is, there is no single "big trend.".

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Eventbrite UK

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Establishing a genuine connection with attendees and creating a safe space where people can pursue their passions has never been more important to event organisers, as our Event Trends Report 2020 reveals. Here’s why building a community is crucial. Catering to niche interests, championing inclusivity and diversity, and promoting a local focus – with these […].

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

When it comes to Rome event venues, it doesn't get better than the 20 unique spaces we list in this article. Keep reading to discover the absolute best event venues that the Eternal City has to offer. Ah, Rome… What can we say about this incredible city that hasn't already been said? The capital of Italy has a history that spans more than 28 centuries and includes such notable landmarks as the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, and the Roman Forum.

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eventplanner

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

"LinkedIn is some sort of an online CV. I don't see how I could promote my event there." This is the common misconception people have about LinkedIn, and they would be right if we were still in 2015. However, things have changed.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2020

It’s rare that all of your event details will be complete by the time you start promoting it. Because of this, there’s usually some overlap of time when you are both marketing your event and finalizing the schedule, structure, and breakout sessions for your function. Of course, having a solid event schedule is critical to […].

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Sponsorships are the lifeline that keeps the events industry sustainable. An important aspect of event management is finding the right sponsors who can provide the right financial assistance needed to pull off a big event, in exchange for brand exposure. Over the last decade, event sponsorship has become the primary way in which events receive funding, products, and other services.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The coronavirus is a growing global public health threat that will have ramifications throughout the events industry. Here's how it could impact upcoming events and what planners can do to mitigate risks. You can trash all the meetings and events forecasts talking about a serene outlook for the industry as we now know for […]. The post 5 Scenarios of the Coronavirus Impact on Events by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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Gallus Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

One area we know loads of event professionals are struggling with is getting good digital content for their online events. So we have created the ultimate virtual event speaker brief. If you are an organiser who has never organised an online event before and you are worried about briefing your speakers then this article is for you! If you have organised virtual events but you are still not receiving the quality of content you hope for then this article is for you.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2020

From racial diversity to gender equality and gay and trans rights, the collective continues to move toward progress and inclusion — and its proven to lead to bottom line impact. In fact, 81% of creators agree that promoting events to a more diverse audience is a smart way to sell more tickets. Inviting more people […].

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Wondering how you can spice up your next event? Having a perfect lounge for your attendees in your next event will not only light up your event, but it will have your guests networking, socializing, and posing for pictures while they share them on social media. Doesn’t that sound wonderful? You bet it does! Imagine your event being the talk of the night and also trending in the social network.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

While the events industry has made some progress in terms of diversity and inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community, many events lack initiative and many areas are not as progressive. Are events really inclusive? Let's find out. Over the last few decades, we’ve made great strides when it comes to diversity and inclusion (D&I), and […]. The post Are Events Really including LGBTQ+ Attendees?

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

“How old are you?” All of us have wondered about the age of someone we’ve met, but asking this question can be awkward, even during a one-to-one conversation. Making public the ages of hundreds of people in a meeting room — well, that’s even more awkward! Body voting (aka human spectrograms) can uncover this information in a few minutes , but because age can be a sensitive subject, I’ve always demurred requests to have participants line up by age at a meeting.

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Eventbrite UK

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

As we enter a new decade, the range of technology available to event organisers just gets bigger and better. Streamline your project management processes and give your event a competitive edge with the latest Event Tech Trends for 2020. From event software like ticketing systems and webinar tools to innovations such as artificial intelligence and […].

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

If you read our last piece on why collaborative learning is the future of event-networking , you are already familiar with e180 as the creator of Braindate , an online platform and an in-person experience that helps participants at events meet for topic-driven, knowledge-sharing conversations called braindates. Since our founding, we have created collaborative learning experiences at iconic events around the world.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

A close-up view of coronavirus. (Photo Credit Adobe Stock). The Events Industry Council (EIC) held a webinar on Feb. 7, “Industry Discussion on Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV): Identifying Reliable Sources and Factors for Informed Decision-Making.” Here are some takeaways. Facilitated by Mark Cooper, CEO of IACC (International Association of Conference Centres), EIC’s webinar featured the perspectives of Aloysius Arlando, president of SACEOS (Singapore Association of Convention and Exhibition Orga

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Chilling tales from the front and how meeting profs saved the day. Do you ever feel like an icy snowball the size of a ballroom has fallen on your perfectly planned event, forcing you to scramble to protect everyone while making everything look perfectly natural? Sometimes, the projectile comes in the form of a volcano, hurricane, rogue audio visual technician, speaker or guest.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Westminster Venue Collection, featuring 33 venues in the iconic borough of Westminster, has appointed three new board members to its panel of industry experts. As the venue consortium grows, three new roles of responsibility have been introduced, drawing upon senior venue professionals with expertise in events and member management to bring new ideas and organisation to the collection.

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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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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The post you’re about to read is all about AV quotes essentials. Our hope is that one day, AV quotes will not need to be clarified and you will have a flawless AV experience every time. But until then, we want to share some small details that can make a BIG difference, especially from a cost and headache perspective. Plus those things that seem obvious but are actually a bit more complex than you might think.

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Stova

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Libations have been a part of social gatherings for ages, and have certainly been a big to-do in event planning of all types. However, as we continue to shape this new millennium, it’s time to reconsider how we include a growing number of attendees who don’t consume alcohol. Read on for our thoughts on why mocktails and/or booze-free drinks are important, and how to serve them at your next event.

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Eventbrite UK

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

When it comes to teaching attendees a new skill or conducting a training or brainstorming session, a hands-on and interactive workshop might well be the kind of event format you need. Here are five ideas for hosting a successful workshop. Conferences, seminars, workshops – which one is right for your event? Whether it’s B2B, B2C […]. The post How to Host a Successful Workshop appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

By James Grant, technical director, Noba Event Wi-Fi (pictured). For most event professionals, the working week consists of hours out of the office, in the confines of an exhibition or conference venue or travelling on public transport to said venue. Staying connected to the rest of the world while we are away is a given these days and most of us rely on the use of our mobile or other device to do this. .

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Welcome to another episode of #EventIcons, and this time around we’re talking 2020 event tech trends! If you know Endless, you know we love talking about event tech. So much so, we have another podcast entirely dedicated to the topic. And we thought this would be a great opportunity to bring you a crossover episode. In recent past episodes, we covered several 202o trends in the industry, including marketing and design.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The Mississauga Convention Centre once again opened their doors to hundreds of newly engaged couples over the weekend for their winter 2020 wedding fair open house to imagine their wedding day within the walls of the venue’s six luxurious ballrooms. With limousines parked out front and champagne flutes and hors d’oeuvres readily on hand, attendees were invited to feel like guests at their own wedding.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Why the long games matter. People don’t pack a bag, kiss their loved ones goodbye, board planes and travel thousands of miles to sit in a room with thousands of strangers in rows of rigid chairs, staring at a stage. They do all that because they believe in the mission of the group that invited them to make that journey—and because they want to be part of something bigger than themselves.

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