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Elevate Your Conference Education

Velvet Chainsaw

There’s never been a better time than right now to reimagine your education programming for your first in-person conference in some time, for many—in over two years. All those changes you’ve dreamed of trying can now become a reality. Conference education sessions have long been considered the main course of the event, yet typically they reek of status quo.

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Nonprofit Events: 30 Powerful Seasonal Fundraisers to Plan This Year

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Over the course of the pandemic, more people than ever relied on nonprofit organizations and community resources — even at times when it was hard for those nonprofits to fundraise as usual. In order to keep the doors open and continue their mission, many organizations innovated by hosting nonprofit events, hybrid fundraisers, and more. Now, as creators begin […].

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The fairest rules for meetings

Conferences that Work

What are the fairest rules to use when running meetings? This might seem like an odd question. You might ask, “Fair to whom?” or, “What do you mean by fair?” I think it’s reasonable to concentrate on fairness to participants : the majority of those involved with the meeting. As to what being fair to participants might look like, let’s turn to the ideas of the moral and political philosopher John Rawls.

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Stand Together Pop-Up Tour Opens Doors to Immigration Solutions

Event Marketer

Stand Together, a philanthropic organization focused on immigration awareness, is taking its “Common Ground” cause marketing installation on tour. The interactive experience is in Dallas this month at the George W. Bush Presidential Center, timed with the former president’s book and portrait exhibit, “Out of Many, One: Portraits of America’s Immigrants” to support the ongoing conversation about immigration challenges in America.

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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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Hidden Wedding Costs You May Not Have Thought Of!

EventSource

Budgeting for a wedding is certainly not for the faint of heart. While booking the venue and grabbing a wedding cake plus buying the dress are obvious costs, there are also some less obvious costs that you may forget—or didn’t even think to add to your list! Helpful tip: you may like to try out our Budget Feature (requires sign in). We’ve thought of just about everything and you can even add your own custom line items as well.

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11 Tips for a Successful Food & Drink Event Partnership Proposal

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Partnerships are a key ingredient of most successful food and drink events. Here's how to do them right.

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SEPHORiA 2021: How Sephora Transformed its Flagship Event into a Virtual Beauty Playground

Event Marketer

The Backyard Party didn’t start until halfway through the event, but promised an array of surprises, keeping the virtual audience hooked. Sephora’s tagline is “We belong to something beautiful,” and for one afternoon at its SEPHORiA: Virtual House of Beauty experience, we felt those words come to life. From the inclusive messaging to the tutorials to the luxurious 3D environment the event was hosted in, it felt like a cohesive, well-oiled machine built for consumers of every stripe.

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Zoe and Rossi’s Modern, Romantic Wedding at Ricarda’s

EventSource

Zoe and Rossi’s wedding at Ricarda's | The Atrium was modern minimalism at its finest. The couple, along with the brilliant team at Melissa Baum Events , created a stunningly simple aesthetic with modern vibes and a romantic intimate atmosphere that is definitely swoon-worthy. Filled with delicate details and tons of memorable moments, you won’t want to miss this gallery shot by the talented lens of Lori Waltenbury.

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How to Tell When Your Online Meetings Are Not Engaging Enough—And What to Do About It

Smart Meetings

In a Livestorm survey conducted in 2021 , 68 percent of respondents reported increased use of video conferencing in the past 12 months, in everything from internal meetings to conferences and tradeshows. With many companies reducing the size of their physical offices, video conferencing may be one of the primary communications vehicles for large events going forward.

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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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9 Tips for Designing In-Person Events

EventMB

As in-person meetings resume after many months of virtual-only events, how can planners ensure that live gatherings are engaging and relevant to current audiences? Event experts share tips on dealing with challenges in the current environment. As more meetings move from the home computer screen back into hotels and convention centers, strategies for successful live […].

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How Artist-Centric Music Experiences Are Amplifying Experiential Opportunities

Event Marketer

Since music streaming has overtaken album sales, big-name artists like Madonna are riding the pop-up wave to connect with fans, sell merchandise and raise excitement for tours. And artist estates are following suit. In celebration of English singer-songwriter David Bowie’s 75th birthday on Jan. 8, 2022, the David Bowie Estate is hosting a free “Bowie 75” pop-up experience in New York City and London.

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Should I Send Out My Wedding Invite Even If I Know My Guest Can’t Attend?

EventSource

Selecting a wedding date is probably one of the hardest choices in wedding planning, especially knowing that a few of your VIP guests might not be able to attend. While it’s virtually impossible to select a date that will work for everyone on your guest list, it can still be disappointing to learn someone won’t be able to celebrate your big day with you.

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IMEX Came Back Big Time

Smart Meetings

After a one-year hiatus due to Covid, the largest meetings industry event returned to a new home at Mandalay Bay Casino Resort this week and the buzz at the 10th annual hosted buyer show was reminiscent of years past. IMEX Group Chairman Ray Bloom reported that more than 3,300 buyers and 2,200 exhibiting companies attended. The pop-up destination exhibits represented more than 200 countries with many adding to their presence when the United States opened travel from many of those destinations ef

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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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Trade Show Booths Showcase Innovation at IMEX America

EventMB

This year’s IMEX America represents the exhibition’s first return to an onsite event in two years. And that same span of time witnessed unprecedented innovation in event tech. How did exhibitors use this opportunity to provide a hands-on experience of their tech? IMEX’s tech pavilion grows every year, but this year, the sense of excitement […].

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7 Ideas for Music Events That’ll Wow Crowds This Festive Season

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No matter what you celebrate, music is a big part of the holiday season. But no one wants to carol alone — so we’ve put together some great ideas for music events that’ll bring attendees out to join the song. Togetherness is even more top-of-mind this holiday season, after a long stretch of cancellations, lockdowns, […].

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Choosing the Best Venue for Team Building: Considerations for the (Not So) Great Outdoors

Best Corporate Events

An effective team building program can accomplish several important business objectives: improving employee communication, engagement, collaboration, problem-solving, and leadership skills, among others. It requires an investment in time, resources, and taking employees away from their regular roles. To optimize your return on that investment, it’s essential to create an environment where employees are comfortable and able to focus on the team building activity.

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Top Hospitality Heroes Win Housekeepers Award

Smart Meetings

While professionals from every office, front desk, kitchen and corner of the hospitality industry worked tirelessly to keep our hotels open and running during the months of the pandemic, housekeepers have held it together with their tireless hands. The last two years, of course, have been fraught with fear of Covid contraction—and for no one more so than the essential workers charged with maintaining the cleanliness and order of dozens, sometimes hundreds of hotel guest rooms.

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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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Is Interest in Hybrid Trade Shows Waning?

EventMB

Despite visitors showing a lot of interest in attending hybrid events last year, there are some signs that attendee enthusiasm may have begun to wane. Does that mean the end of hybrid events? Trade shows are a popular marketing channel for businesses and represent a large portion of spending for marketing and event teams. However, […]. The post Is Interest in Hybrid Trade Shows Waning?

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6 Festive Virtual Office Christmas Party Ideas

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For many of us, the office Christmas party is an annual highlight. It’s a chance to unwind, celebrate with your colleagues, and toast the year’s successes – all while trying to avoid acting inappropriately in front of your boss. But with workplaces and venues across Australia still impacted by social distancing requirements and capacity restrictions, […].

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Unique Event Signage Ideas That Actually Work

Social Tables

Signs are an important part of our day-to-day life, whether we think about it or not. They tell us when to stop in traffic, direct us how to get to where we want to go, tell us what to look at, and so on. With so many signs surrounding us all the time, choosing ones that stand out can be uniquely difficult — especially when it comes to the world of meetings and events.

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With Covid Waning, Where Are International Travelers Going?

Smart Meetings

As the holiday season nears, travel demand is on the rise. While leisure travel was the first to pick up steam and remains the driving force behind a new surge of tourism, business travel has been gaining momentum over the last quarter, too. So where is everyone going? In a report by Expedia Group, “ Travel Recovery Trend Report ,” it was found that leisure and business travel demand are beginning to look more or less “normal” in sections of the world.

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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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Where Culture and Conventions Meet

EventMB

Calgary’s Culture & Entertainment District promises to provide event planners with a unique destination and venue that will create unforgettable experiences and meaningful connections for attendees. With virtual and hybrid events increasingly offering a convenient alternative to in-person events, planners have a new challenge: making in-person events attractive enough that attendees will forgo the convenience […].

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How 3 Nonprofit Event Organizers Pivoted and Persisted During the Pandemic

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Nonprofits do good — for others, and when opportunities arise, for each other. During Eventbrite’s RECONVENE Sessions: Nonprofits and 501(c)(3) Events For Growth event, three nonprofit leaders described how they pivoted during the pandemic — and leaned on other nonprofits for support. Watch the full event recording — featuring Opening Act, Jewish Food Society, and […].

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Holiday Marketing Ideas to Make Your Event Stand Out

Eventbrite UK

Come December, consumers are overwhelmed with sales pitches. Make your event marketing stand out this holiday season with these creative ideas. The post Holiday Marketing Ideas to Make Your Event Stand Out appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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Matt Maddox, Wynn CEO, to Hand Reins to Craig Billings

Smart Meetings

After two decades with Wynn Resorts and four years as CEO, Matt Maddox has announced he is retiring from the company at the end of January. “This has not been an easy decision. I am leaving a company that I love and that’s full of people I admire,” Maddox said in a press release. “But I believe now is the right time for me and for the business.” The executive took over the helm of the hotel and casino company in the wake of the resignation of its founder and namesake Stev

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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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IMEX CEO Confronts Sustainability and Other Events Challenges

EventMB

In the wake of IMEX signing the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge as part of COP26, CEO Carina Bauer discusses IMEX’s sustainability initiatives and answers hard-hitting questions about the future of the event industry. Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX Group, and Ray Bloom, chairman and founder of IMEX Group Lori Cioffi sat down with Carina […]. The post IMEX CEO Confronts Sustainability and Other Events Challenges by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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This is how to make your keynote stand out from all the rest.

Expo Pass

A lot has changed in keynote speaking. There’s tons of new technology, audiences are going hybrid, and businesses are working in totally different ways than a year ago. All this had us wondering: What really makes a presentation incredible these days? Do speakers need the latest greatest technology? Or can they just fall back on good old-fashioned storytelling instincts?

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Event Staffing: Event AV Is NOT A One Person Job!

Endless Events

It’s Monday, which means it’s time for another episode of the Event Tech Podcast! Will is really excited to talk about event staffing today. It’s a topic that he’s talked about in the past, from dissecting AV proposals at the AV Audit to giving useful AV audit tips to planners at Whiteboard Wednesdays. And similarly, Brandt and Will covered the topic of saving money on AV in the past as well.

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