Attendease
AUGUST 6, 2024
Successful fundraising events are the lifeblood of many non-profit organizations and charities. A well-executed fundraiser can bring in much-needed funds, expand your organization’s supporter base, and ultimately make a bigger impact in the lives of those it serves. However, without proper planning, fundraisers can fall flat, failing to reach their financial goals and leaving organizers feeling discouraged.
Eventmobi
AUGUST 8, 2024
Chapters are a fundamental element of running an association. They are the grassroots—where the goals of collaboration and engagement are turned into action. They’re often built around specific locations or causes, with a narrower focus than you might get at an annual meeting. Some chapter members may actually work together; others just share a community.
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Conferences that Work
AUGUST 5, 2024
Trust matters more than ever to me. In a world that is complex and often overwhelming, building trusted relationships has become essential. As I reflect on my various connections—from intimate and life-changing relationships to countless daily interactions—I realize that trust is the cornerstone of my well-being. It’s little wonder that I have moved to valuing trust more and more over time.
Velvet Chainsaw
AUGUST 6, 2024
The Exhibitor Advocate recently released its 2023 Annual Survey of Exhibition Rates. This report compares material handling, labor, and equipment costs across 24 major U.S. destinations. Here are two takeaways you should consider. Not only is the Annual Survey of Exhibition Rates a handy tool for comparing exhibitor costs in one city vs. another, it offers other helpful insights for event organizers.
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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.
EventMB
AUGUST 8, 2024
Skift Take: A fascinating event theme is the ultimate conversation starter. Turn every attendee into a storyteller and make your event the go-to topic long after the final curtain falls.
Event Pro Update brings together the best content for event, conference, and meeting planning professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Expo Pass
AUGUST 6, 2024
As many event planners know, it’s all about the details! One essential part of a successful event experience is the name badge. It isn’t just about identification, either. When done right, these little guys balance fashion and function to enhance the attendee experience. While most understand the basic elements of a name badge—name, job, QR code—we know some tricks to enhance its potential.
Event Marketer
AUGUST 9, 2024
“Spicy books” are all over TikTok right now. From creators offering their own recommendations of steamy romance novels to retailers showing off their in-store displays of popular TikTok books, the BookTok community is thriving online and IRL. And Walmart jumped on the trend by launching a “Spicy Summer” campaign to show consumers and BookTok followers that the brand is a go-to destination for the summer’s hottest books.
EventMB
AUGUST 7, 2024
Skift Take: In the first half of 2024, 21 of the top 25 hotel markets saw increased group demand, though overall levels remain below 2019 when adjusted for inflation. Conferences and trade shows are key drivers of this growth, with significant recovery in regions like Asia Pacific and North America.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 7, 2024
Stadium Experience is pleased to announce that the 18th annual Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards will be hosted at the American Express Stadium, home of Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, on Thursday 3rd July 2025.
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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.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 8, 2024
As event and meeting professionals, our lives are filled with tight schedules, constant travel, and the pressure to perform at our best, often leaving little room for self-care. For women, understanding and aligning with your body’s natural rhythms can be a game-changer in managing these demands. Our menstrual cycle is much more than just menstruation.
Event Marketer
AUGUST 9, 2024
In January 2020, Bloomberg Media launched Bloomberg Green, a multiplatform editorial brand focused on climate change news, analysis and solutions, with the first Bloomberg Green event at Davos 2020 and plans to continue incorporating programming into other Bloomberg Live events throughout the year—until they were put on pause due to COVID. The media company has since picked up the momentum, hosting several sustainability-focused programs, including the hybrid Bloomberg Green Summit in New York a
EventMB
AUGUST 9, 2024
Skift Take: The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has issued a cyber awareness advisory about two security conventions meeting in the city.
Prestige Events Magazine
AUGUST 9, 2024
Greengage Solutions, the independent specialist supporting sustainability in business travel, hospitality, meetings and events has had its own sustainability efforts assessed and recognised by achieving B Corp. Becoming a Certified B Corporation marks a significant chapter in Greengage’s journey towards sustainability and reaffirms the company’s commitment to balancing profit with purpose.
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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 6, 2024
Fresh air, challenge by choice and Aloha spirit make competition fun With the world watching as international teams compete in Paris at this year’s Summer Olympics, sports-themed team-building activities are garnering more attention than ever. I spoke with Darlynne Menkin, owner of Out of the Ordinary Group & Team Adventures in San Diego, about team building and how to incorporate activities that require communication and strategy in a fun way.
Special Events
AUGUST 7, 2024
Traditional ballroom settings continue to hold appeal for those seeking a classic celebration
EventMB
AUGUST 5, 2024
Skift Take: Informa is in the process of buying Ascential, the owner of Money 20/20 and Cannes Lions conferences. Hyve Group is purchasing the Possible conference. What do these deals mean to the meetings and events industry?
Prestige Events Magazine
AUGUST 8, 2024
UKEVENTS, the umbrella organisation representing the UK Events Industry, was present at the Secretary of State’s reception for key Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) stakeholders, held in Manchester on 31st July. Michael Hirst OBE, Lead for Advocacy & Government Relations at UKEVENTS, had the opportunity to speak with the newly appointed Secretary of State, Lisa Nandy.
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Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 5, 2024
Pioneering hospitality leaders forged new paths to top of LA hotel world The hospitality landscape in Los Angeles is filled with bold female leaders brave enough to break away from the Mad Men norm to bring their unique leadership styles forward for the benefit of their organizations, the industry and future hospitality professionals. We asked a quartet of these pioneers how they got their start, what has changed and what is next.
Canadian Special Events
AUGUST 3, 2024
Wildfire is a dynamic event agency renowned for creating powerful, genuine brand experiences that resonate long after the event concludes. Founded on the principles of transparency and efficiency, Wildfire combines a nimble, independent structure with the deep industry knowledge of its veteran team to deliver unforgettable experiences. Destination Vancouver , sponsoring the Travel Classics Conference, set out to enchant a distinguished group of North American and International Media with an even
EventMB
AUGUST 5, 2024
Skift Take: There may be some rollback after the urgent push for creating DEI programs after the murder of George Floyd in 2020 and redefining of terms, but overall, companies are still committed to DEI.
Prestige Events Magazine
AUGUST 8, 2024
Eventwise , the trailblazing financial services provider for the events industry, has successfully launched its revolutionary SaaS platform. The game-changing solution is now fully operating, serving event organisers with its comprehensive financial management tools and already making a significant impact in the sector. The vision for this innovative platform is simple yet profound – to empower organisers with unwavering cost-control, accuracy, and unmatched efficiency.
Speaker: Adam Dorfman, Lindsay Harrison, and Erin O'Brien
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.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 5, 2024
Restaurant group offers lesson in setting standards for quality, culture and service Steve Pettus True hospitality starts with making a friend, according to the Brennan philosophy of running world-class New Orleans restaurants. Culinary matriarch Miss Ella and her siblings, Dorothy (“Dottie”), Dick and John Brennan, understood that when they took over at landmark Commander’s Palace restaurant in the Garden District in 1974.
SmartMeetings
AUGUST 5, 2024
Neen James’ Luxury Mindsets Model How do you define luxury? An uber-plush California King in your hotel room after a long travel day? A monthly massage? Lemonade by the swimming pool? The point is, luxury comes in all shapes and forms. What is luxurious to one person may not be so to another. Enter Neen James, a leadership strategist, keynote speaker and the mind behind the Four Luxury Mindsets.
EventMB
AUGUST 6, 2024
Skift Take: A multi-million renovation and expansion of the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland is complete just in time to welcome approximately 5,000 attendees to the American Society of Association Executives Annual Meeting & Exposition.
Prestige Events Magazine
AUGUST 5, 2024
Vine Tree Connections, a leading UK MICE representation company, is proud to announce its partnership with The Chelsea Harbour Hotel & Spa. This collaboration brings together Vine Tree Connections’ expertise in promoting exceptional MICE properties to corporate and agency event planners with The Chelsea Harbour Hotel & Spa’s premier event spaces and stunning waterside location.
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Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 9, 2024
Cost-effective, accessible and trendy Are you a stateside planner looking for a change of scenery? Canada, our neighbor to the north, packs a hefty offering for event planners looking to entertain and entice guests. Smart Meetings reached out to Laura Pallotta, regional vice president of sales and distribution of Canada Marriott International, who offered up some insights to the latest relevant travel trends for planners looking to sculpt an international experience.
Canadian Special Events
AUGUST 6, 2024
C3 Events designed and produced an iconic event for the Emirates Gala, celebrating the luxury airline’s newest destination from Dubai. An elegant and sophisticated experience wowed the 400 esteemed invited VIP guests. C3 Events’ Iconic Emirates Gala Celebrating the Airline’s Newest Destination From Dubai Montreal’s historical Marché Bonsecours was meticulously transformed with a stunning projection space designed to showcase all aspects of the Emirates brand.
EventMB
AUGUST 7, 2024
Skift Take: Sometimes, event planners need more than just a to-do list; they need a spark. That's where these 30 motivational quotes come in. Save, share, and look back on this collection to reflect or serve as a reminder when you lack motivation.
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