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How To Live Stream Your Event – Whiteboard Wednesday

Endless Events

Welcome to the first Whiteboard Wednesday! In our inaugural episode we are teaching you how to live stream your event! Live streaming events is super popular and for good reason! You can expand your reach and capture new audiences. Almost any event can be live streamed but the quality varies quite a bit depending on the WAY you live stream. In today’s first very first episode of Whiteboard Wednesdays, our very own Will Curran is going to take you through how to live stream your event.

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Swag Done Right. The nuances of giving away freebies

GEVME

Be honest. How much free stuff do you throw away when it’s your turn to be the attendee? And worse, for the stuff you don’t throw away, do you remember who gave it to you—or even care? When gift bagging is done right, it has a great ROI and potential for brand awareness. However, most gifts are forgotten almost as soon as they’re picked up. Hard travels.

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Experiential Marketing Technology: An Event Planner’s Guide

EventMB

This is a sponsored post written by Kaitlyn Tatulli, Marketing Assistant at Aventri. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Arguably, one of the hottest job areas today in the meetings and event industry is experiential marketing. Over the last few years, meeting and event companies have begun to focus on experiential marketing campaigns […].

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4 Feel-Good Benefits of Outdoor Meetings

Smart Meetings

The days of boxed-in, windowless meetings are officially a thing of the past. Attendees want access to nature—whether it’s strolling along a park-like setting or spending time by the water. But what is the best way to designing events that make use of the venue’s indoor and outdoor space to enhance, rather than detract from the business goals ? More : Tech Companies Flee Cubicles, Meet Outdoors. 1.

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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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The importance of music in our lives

Conferences that Work

Adrian’s iPod My ancient iPod now has only one job: storing my music library of 765 tracks. Some of these performances bring me to tears when I listen to them. Many are bound to experiences in my life, and hearing them connects me to those powerful memories in a way that no other sense — save perhaps smell — can equal. You probably have this kind of relationship with music.

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200 Event Catering Ideas (2019 Edition)

EventMB

Food and beverage are likely one of your largest areas of expense as an event planner, and it’s also one that’s the most challenging. With expectations rising each year it’s important that your event catering surprises and delights, as well as nourishing your guests. Attendees want amazing Instagram-worthy food displays AND exquisite tastes. This article […].

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6 Tips to Packing Your Bags for Lightweight Travel

Smart Meetings

Packing bags simply and efficiently is one of the major challenges for planners, and it is becoming more of a necessity as airlines continue to increase prices for checking bags. Last month, Delta became the latest airline to raise the price of checking a bag , joining Jet Blue, United, and multiple Canadian airlines. There are plenty of ways to minimize your baggage anxiety, including rolling your clothes instead of folding them, putting the heaviest items near the wheels and even using packing

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The perfect speaker briefing

Gallus Events

There is a direct correlation between how well a speaker is briefed and how good the conference will be. The better the briefing the better the content. And therefore the better the conference. So how do you design the perfect speaker briefing? How are you briefing your speakers. I often talk about the 700 or so events I have organised. Over half of those have been conferences (or smaller content led events like seminars and workshops) but I don’t often talk about my role as a speaker.

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Event App Security: Access & Data Privacy Best Practices

Eventmobi

If there’s one phrase that causes event planners to lose the most sleep—besides “The speaker dropped out!” —it’s probably “data protection”, especially when it comes to event app security. Due to heightened sensitivity around data breaches and privacy, event planners are having to pay special attention to how their technology vendors—like event app providers such as EventMobi—are using and storing their event data.

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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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How a Last-Minute Destination Change Maximized Event Attendance Numbers [Case Study]

EventMB

This is a case study sponsored by Meetings + Conventions Calgary. More information about Event Manager Blog’s case studies. A last-minute switch by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) to select Calgary, Alberta as the destination for its International Conference on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing, showed the destination’s flexibility of offerings and […].

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Hotel Strikes Widen to San Francisco

Smart Meetings

Nearly 2,500 Marriott hotel workers at seven downtown San Francisco properties walked off their jobs Thursday morning, threatening to disrupt the city’s busy fall convention season. According to San Francisco Chronicle , several dozen picketers marched outside The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square chanting, “No contract? No peace” and carrying signs that read, “One job should be enough.”.

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10 New Chicago Venues for Fall 2018 Meetings and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new Chicago eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for events.

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21 Creative Ideas for Corporate Stage Design

Endless Events

Do you need some fresh inspiration for corporate stage design? Is it time you discovered a new approach for that annual conference or general session? Yes? Then you’re in luck! We’ve searched around the globe to put together a list of creative corporate stage design ideas worth a look! Simply scroll through for images and tips to get the inspiration flowing for your next corporate event.

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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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Event Trends LIVE from IMEX [Webinar]

EventMB

Join us for this free webinar for the events trends LIVE from IMEX. IMEX America is the largest and most influential trade show of the meetings and event industry. Join our panel of experts to learn about the latest trends, announcements and exclusive ideas from the showfloor. Straight from Bizzabo booth, you will be able to join […]. The post Event Trends LIVE from IMEX [Webinar] by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Market Trends Point to Strong Growth for Meeting Venues

Smart Meetings

The revenue per available hotel room (RevPAR) across the conference and meetings market is predicted to grow by 3.5 percent by the end of the year, thanks in large part to a sustained rise in occupancy numbers and daily room rates, according to a new report. By contrast, the quarterly Hotel Horizons report , compiled by IACC and CBRE Hotels’ Americas Research, predicts that the national average will be 3.1 percent.

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Q&A: Catching Up With Nonprofit Planner Ryan Zynger

BizBash

Ryan Zynger is the founder of Zynger Events, a Los Angeles-based firm with national clients including Facebook, Equality California, and.

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Running Club Nights Abroad – A Guide for Promoters

Eventbrite UK

Got a great idea for a club night? Want to run it somewhere sunny? The opportunities are there, says veteran club promoter, Dexter Jones. Dexter cut his teeth running parties for club and bar workers in Ibiza before moving to Croatian island, Pag, to capitalise on its burgeoning party scene. He says there are many emerging […]. The post Running Club Nights Abroad – A Guide for Promoters appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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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National Theatre launches smart caption glasses providing ‘always on’ captioning to NT audiences

Event Industry News

The National Theatre today launches smart caption glasses, which will transform access to theatre for audiences with hearing loss. This ground-breaking new service has been developed with the NT’s Partner for Innovation, Accenture. Audience members will be able to view captions at any performance in all three of the NT theatres, seated in any seat, thanks to revolutionary Open Access Smart Capture technology, the result of an ongoing collaboration between the NT’s technical team and speech

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October 2018 Power Player: Scott Hermes, President of Irvine Company

Smart Meetings

Scott Hermes; photo credit: Irvine Company. Irvine Company Resort Properties in Newport Beach, California, recently appointed Scott Hermes as its president. Hermes has hiring power at Coastal Collection, which encompasses The Resort at Pelican Hill , Fashion Island Hotel and Hotel Irvine. “Hire people smarter than you. Prepare them for success. Agree on the goals and plans.

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Podcast: What Planners Need to Know About Event Technology Now (Episode 117)

BizBash

Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik. Guest: Adam Parry. In this episode of GatherGeeks, David Adler, C.E.O. of BizBash, and Beth.

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Using Event Tech The Right Way

Endless Events

How are you using event tech at your events? Automation and real-time tools can help you a lot, letting you save between 13-25% on your event. On the front end, you can enjoy more engagement for less labor by allowing attendees to handle part of the logistics themselves. Think NFC for checking into talks, virtual reality for product demos, and augmented reality for networking sessions.

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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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MCI Experiences and Designing the Participant Journey

Event Industry News

Max Fellows, Director of Client Services at MCI Experiences will be presenting his lecture on ‘Designing The Participant Journey’ on Monday 8th October as part of the University of Westminster’s Event Design Open Lecture Series. The talk will be taking place at 5pm at the Marylebone campus opposite Madame Tussauds. In his session Max will be talking about how a successful event is one that engages participants in myriad ways.

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Quiz: Which Conference and Convention Hotel is Right for Your Next Event?

Smart Meetings

The post Quiz: Which Conference and Convention Hotel is Right for Your Next Event? appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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15 Colorful Ideas From Summer Benefits

BizBash

From a yellow “red” carpet to British plaids, here are the ideas, themes, and event designs that grabbed our attention.

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Hubilo’s First Live Twitter Chat – Productivity and Creativity in Event Planning

Hubilo Blog

Twitter is one of the most widely used social media platforms where people tend to express their opinions on several trends and topics. A platform such as Twitter is a great way to host discussions about any industrial topic or trend or news that has gained popularity. Event professionals are quite active on the majority of social media platforms, mostly on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram sharing their experiences globally.

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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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Event Tech Awards teams up with Evessio

Event Industry News

Organisers of the Event Technology Awards (ETA) called in software specialist Evessio to develop the awards’ 2018 edition site [ [link] ] and to reflect the quality of the brand. “We sent a folder of information about what we wanted and back came the perfect website,” Adam Parry, co-founder of the Event Technology Awards, says. “It had really been thought about and all the options we’re likely to need are a part of the package rather than add-ons after the fact, which makes a real difference.”.

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Hands Off the Wheel: Self-Driving Shuttles Debut in Columbus, Ohio

Smart Meetings

Northern California has Silicon Valley and SoCal has Silicon Beach. But, don’t discount Columbus. The Ohio city is also at the forefront of emerging technology and home to makers, thinkers and doers behind cutting edge start-ups. Earlier this month, self-driving shuttles debuted in Columbus. They’re currently in trial mode, while the route along Scioto Mile is tested.

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Survey: What Keeps Meeting Planners Up at Night? And Other Essential Destination Research

BizBash

Safety and security top the list of concerns for today's meeting planners, according to a new survey from Development Counsellors.

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