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How to Host an Impactful Virtual Team Building Event

GEVME

A virtual team building event gathers employees from the same company or organisation to promote teamwork and collaboration. These events can take many different forms but often involve activities that require participants to work together to complete a task or goal. . Further, virtual team building events can be a great way to promote communication and cooperation within a team and be a lot of fun. .

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Competent logistics are the new meeting minimum

Conferences that Work

I’m about to go on my first pre-con site visit since the Covid pandemic started over two years ago. My work at a pre-con is different from that of a typical meeting planner since I focus on the meeting’s design and facilitation. I’ve been convening meetings for decades, though, so I know a fair amount about meeting planning. As I prepared to review the venue’s meeting spaces, room set options, and traffic patterns, I thought about how, today, competent logistics are the

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Events Are Back: But Where Are All the Attendees?

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Events are back, but the attendees are slow to return. What’s behind the low numbers? When 2022 kicked off, it felt like the golden year had finally arrived for the event industry. As vaccine numbers continued to rise and employees made their way back to offices, massive gatherings seemed to once again have massive appeal. […]. The post Events Are Back: But Where Are All the Attendees?

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How to Support Your Local Music Scene

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Every famous musician was once a local indie artist with a big dream — and their success wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for the support of their community. As a creator, you can play a role in keeping your neighborhood’s music scene alive, and maybe even book the next big star. Why is 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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The Golden Age of Influence: Eight ‘Granfluencers’ Shaking up Consumers’ Social Media Feeds

Event Marketer

Much of modern civilization has been programmed to believe that after a certain point, one’s value to society decreases as their age increases. But a powerful new subset of social influencers is calling for a paradigm shift. Welcome to the world of “granfluencers,” a collection of senior social media stars that have absolutely no time for your ageist attitude.

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Visit Seattle CEO, Tom Norwalk, Retires

Smart Meetings

Tom Norwalk has ended his 15-year tenure with Visit Seattle. He was the organization’s president and CEO. “This has been a dream come true for me and my family. I have always been honored to promote and represent my hometown around the world. Seattle’s future is so bright—and industry recovery so close,” Norwalk said. “I will be watching from the sidelines—cheering like crazy for the Emerald City.”.

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Event Sponsorship Tips, Guides, and Resources

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Approaching an event sponsor or making an existing sponsorship more effective is easier than you think. Sponsors want access to their target customers — a.k.a., your attendees. And you may need partners to come alongside and provide funding or tangibles to enhance your event. You can show sponsors how they can easily reach potential customers […].

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Finalists Announced: The 2022 Ex Awards

Event Marketer

The post Finalists Announced: The 2022 Ex Awards appeared first on Event Marketer.

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Courtney and Shael’s Rooftop Wedding at The SOHO Hotel

EventSource

Courtney and Shael’s wedding is city chic at its finest. The two made it official in a traditional Jewish rooftop ceremony followed by a modern, chic celebration at the gorgeous The SoHo Hotel & Residences. Planned by the brilliant planner Melissa Baum Events , the couple’s big day is filled with sophisticated-yet-simple details that seamlessly captured the elegant aesthetic of the night.

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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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Hubilo’s MIX 2022 Asked Enduring Experiential Questions

Smart Meetings

When does a webinar cross the line into an experience? How do you make virtual meetings immersive? Can a hybrid meeting deliver the same—or more—impact than a contained ballroom? Hubilo demonstrated the answer to these and other questions in its Mastering Immersive Experiences (MIX) 2022 hybrid event this week. The day-long presentation mixed content from three in-person hubs—San Francisco Bay Area, New York City and London—along with thousands making up the remote audience from around the world

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Reintroducing RECONVENE: A Community Platform Powered by and for Event Creators

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Eventbrite’s Head of Community, Roseli Ilano, shares why building a community for event creators is as important as the communities they build for the world. Last year, Eventbrite creators brought 290 million people together at 5 million events — that’s one event every six seconds — a staggering statistic that illustrates the power event creators […].

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Great Places to Work in Experiential 2022

Event Marketer

EVENT MARKETER’S SPRING JOBS GUIDE FEATURES LEADING COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN A POST-PANDEMIC ECONOMY . As the Great Resignation wages on, companies are tasked with showcasing the unique culture, leadership style and benefits their organization has to offer—or risk losing the chance to recruit top talent. It’s a fact not lost on the roster of forward-thinking event organizations included in our Great Places to Work in Experiential special feature, the industry’s only guide to the leading compani

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The Gig Economy Is Booming in the Event Industry

EventMB

The tight labor market is fuelling demand for freelance services in the event industry. For their part, planners are moving into freelance work for greater flexibility, relief from career burnout, and the chance to focus on aspects of the job they enjoy most. As it has in many industries, the gig economy is having a […]. The post The Gig Economy Is Booming in the Event Industry by Maria Lenhart appeared first on [link].

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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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Hubilo’s MIX 2022 Asked Enduring Experiential Questions

Smart Meetings

When does a webinar cross the line into an experience? How do you make virtual meetings immersive? Can a hybrid meeting deliver the same—or more—impact than a contained ballroom? Hubilo demonstrated the answer to these and other questions in its Mastering Immersive Experiences (MIX) 2022 hybrid event this week. The day-long presentation mixed content from three in-person hubs—San Francisco Bay Area, New York City and London—along with thousands making up the remote audience from around the world

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Introducing Workspaces: Work smarter, not harder with Eventbrite’s new navigation

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At Eventbrite, it’s our mission to empower creators, entrepreneurs, and trendsetters like you to take your events to the next level and capitalize on your passions. Whether it’s an all-in-one marketing platform like Eventbrite Boost or the capability to increase the discovery of your events with Collections, our features are designed to help you reach […].

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The #DellExperience Returns to SXSW with a ‘Syndicated’ Content Strategy and Music

Event Marketer

In an installation-rich environment with share-worthy moments, immersive activations as well as a compelling lineup of content and—of course—live music, Austin-based Dell Technologies celebrated SXSW’s return to in-person with its long running #DellExperience lounge. The theme of the experience was “Creativity Brings us Together,” which came to life through stories surrounding sustainability, startups and new technologies helping entrepreneurs and artists “redefine what’s possible.”.

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Event Manager Podcast: Simplicity As the Key to Event Success

EventMB

This episode features Alicia Schiro, CEO and founder of Aced It Events in a conversation about how independent planners can deal with the challenges and opportunities they are facing. Alicia Schiro is the CEO and founder of Aced It Events. Her client roster includes A-List celebrities, rock stars, top athletes, celebrity chefs and Fortune 500 […].

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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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The Continued Rise of the Extended-Stay Hotel

Smart Meetings

Over the last two years, the economy extended-stay hotel market has been outperforming all other segments, said Geoff Ballotti, president and CEO of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. With this outperformance, it’s no wonder why Wyndham is launching Echo—an acronym for Economy Hotel Opportunity—its economy extended-stay brand in 2023. “Demand for these accommodations only continues to climb—both from guests and developers alike—making now the right time for Wyndham, the definitive leader in the econo

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13 Catering Trends to Keep on Your Radar

Social Tables

Food and beverage is perhaps one of the most anticipated elements of any event. With in-person events slowly returning, event planners and caterers alike would be wise to try and make the attendee F&B experience better than ever. Being so, we’ve put together this list of catering trends to help you hone in on what matters to audiences now. Whether you’re planning a wedding, a conference, or an anniversary dinner, these catering trends can help you stay ahead of the curve and craft experience

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How Continental Tire is Engaging Soccer Fans with Low-touch Engagements

Event Marketer

As a sponsor of Major League Soccer (MLS) in the U.S. and Canada, and of North Carolina FC, Continental Tire activated a brand new mobile structure at the March 5 Charlotte Football Club inaugural home opener in Charlotte, NC, which was the most attended game in MLS history with a nearly (388 seats short) sold-out stadium. The brand’s 2022 season program launched 90 minutes before kickoff to engage 74,479 fans in soccer trivia and branded scarf entertainment.

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The Metaverse Event Platforms Misleading Investors With Crypto and NFT Schemes

EventMB

More and more crypto funds are promising investors the chance to carve out territory in the metaverse, with some marketing futuristic VR event platforms. Are they really the deal of a lifetime, or are they scams? The distinction between legitimate metaverse event platforms and misleading crypto and NFT schemes is getting harder to discern, a […].

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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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First Business Events Industry Week Celebrated Power of Meeting

Smart Meetings

More than 2,000 meetings industry folks gathered at Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center for the launch of Business Events Industry Week , a concentration of events designed to illustrate the Power of Purpose exercised when people come together. The 3 days of gathering started with Destinations International ’s Convention Sales and Services Summit, covering everything from trends in what is important to attendees today to tips for planning more inclusive events.

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Event Sponsorship Tips, Guides, and Resources

Eventbrite UK

Approaching an event sponsor or making an existing sponsorship more effective is easier than you think. Sponsors want access to their target customers – aka your attendees. Meanwhile, you may need partners to come alongside and provide funding or incentives to enhance your event. You can show sponsors how they can easily reach potential customers […].

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How to Make In-Person Events More Accessible and Sustainable in 2022

Event Age by Swapcard

The eagerness to return to in-person events after almost two years apart is palpable. 80% of event organizers plan to produce their next in-person meeting in the first half of 2022.

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EventsAIR Taps Former Hopin Exec as New CEO as Part of New Private Equity Infusion

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Australian events management software provider EventsAIR has selected U.S.-based event tech veteran Matthew Donegan-Ryan as its next CEO. The move is part of a significant private equity investment led by The Riverside Company. Founder Trevor Gardiner, who was CEO, takes on the role of executive director of product innovation. The Riverside Company, a global private […].

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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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Should Planners Track Their Group’s Carbon Footprint?

Smart Meetings

B2B travel management platform CWT recently launched a point-of-sale carbon footprint indicator for its myCWT mobile and web app, as part of the company’s $100 million investment in its myCWT platform. “We surveyed our global customer base at the end of 2021, and an overwhelming 87% expressed that they would like information provided to their employees at point-of-booking to help reinforce responsible travel choices,” said Erik Magnuson, vice president of product management, travel content and c

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Name badges and onsite printing: A winning duo. 

Expo Pass

Events are back this summer. Event Organizers are booking venues, checking mics, and getting everything ready to create amazing in-person events again. But what about badges? Do events still need badges? And what’s the story with onsite printing? Well, this might be our favorite topic, and to answer those questions: Yes, badges are 100 percent essential for helping attendees meet and connect, and onsite printing takes the event experience to a whole new level.

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LIVE GROUP APPOINTS FIRST CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER STEPHEN D. PICKETT FOLLOWING A SUSTAINED PERIOD OF GROWTH

Prestige Events Magazine

Former Vice President of Client Experience at CleanRiver Recycling Solutions, Stephen has over two decades of experience in business development and strategy. Stephen’s appointment follows a robust period for Live Group and signals its commitment to be a long-term strategic partner for its clients. Events and communications agency Live Group has appointed business leader and sales professional Stephen D.