Conferences that Work
APRIL 18, 2022
I’ve been writing about hybrid meetings for a long time; my first post was in February 2010. The COVID19 pandemic created an explosion of interest in hybrid meetings, and the marketplace and event professionals are still defining what “hybrid” means. (No, sticking a streaming camera in the back of the room does not make an in-person meeting hybrid.
Event Farm
APRIL 19, 2022
When you’re in the event industry, ensuring that your events run safely and smoothly isn’t just an ideal to strive for—it’s part of the job description. Keeping everyone safe, engaged, and well-informed can be an enormous challenge; add a pandemic on top of it, and event planning has become more taxing than ever. In March, we held Part VI of our Pandemic Compliance & Safety at Live Eve nts virtual series, to bring together three very experienced event professionals and discuss tips and lesso
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Smart Meetings
APRIL 18, 2022
Say hologram to an event professional, and many think Tupac at Coachella or Whitney Houston in Las Vegas. “But from the early years when the technology first appeared, it has dramatically changed,” said Larry O’Reilly, CEO of ARHT Media, a pioneer in the field of holographic telepresence. Using hologram technology is no longer limited to big-budget events or sci-fi movies.
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APRIL 22, 2022
Temperatures are starting to warm up and people are excited to get outside and celebrate the return of spring and summer weather. Everyone is thinking “green” — both in terms of plants and the planet. That makes late spring and early summer perfect for focusing on nature and sustainability. Green events let you celebrate nature […].
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EventMB
APRIL 18, 2022
In this episode we talk with Alon Alroy, co-founder and chief marketing officer of Bizzabo. The main topic of our conversation is the recently launched book, Event Success - Maximizing the Business Impact of In-person, Virtual, and Hybrid Experiences written by Alon along with fellow Bizzabo co-founders Eran Ben-Shushan and Boaz Katz. We discuss a wide […].
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Expo Pass
APRIL 18, 2022
Event speakers have the unique ability to inspire attendees and transform your event into a truly memorable experience. So it’s a big job! But how can organizers actually go about finding the perfect speaker for their event? Also, how can organizers stay on budget while still creating panels that attendees will connect with? Lots of ways – but it all starts with trusting your vision.
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APRIL 21, 2022
Fans everywhere are excited to see their favorite artists perform in person again. Getting back to hosting music events doesn’t necessarily mean returning to the way things were pre-pandemic, though — you’ll have to think about how to promote your venue with new considerations in mind. The landscape of events has changed, and your artists […].
EventMB
APRIL 19, 2022
Event planners can learn a lot about organizing in-person, virtual, and hybrid meetings by studying how Cvent Connect, the annual event technology convention, uses various tools to plan, market, run and analyze its show. If there is any question that meeting and event planner shows are roaring back, last week’s Cvent Connect, held April 11-14 […].
Endless Events
APRIL 18, 2022
The Event Tech Podcast is often so excited about all the innovation, new event platforms, and other event tech solutions on the market that we forget to talk about the digital divide in the events industry. Let’s face it: most event technology needs a strong internet connection to run smoothly. But what about those who don’t have their own Wi-Fi set up?
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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.
Event Farm
APRIL 19, 2022
When you’re in the event industry, ensuring that your events run safely and smoothly isn’t just an ideal to strive for—it’s part of the job description. Keeping everyone safe, engaged, and well-informed can be an enormous challenge; add a pandemic on top of it, and event planning has become more taxing than ever. In March, we held Part VI of our Pandemic Compliance & Safety at Live Eve nts virtual series, to bring together three very experienced event professionals and discuss tips and lesso
Special Events
APRIL 17, 2022
Unpredictability is best avoided in business, so you must learn how to use each stage of the marketing funnel to your advantage as soon as possible.
EventMB
APRIL 22, 2022
Our guest for this episode is Mathijs Vleeming, Online Community Evangelist & Strategy Consultant at Open Social. Our conversation focuses on community building for associations. Among other topics we cover: How the biggest value of associations is the ability to connect people How organizations benefit from being community focused Why communities must always focus first […].
EventSource
APRIL 21, 2022
In a further sign that the special events industry has come roaring back with a vengeance, we had the pleasure of attending the industry’s first wedding open house since re-opening! Hosted at the Hyatt Place Toronto Mississauga & Luxe Convention Centre , this brand new venue and hotel in Mississauga boasts over 15,000 square feet of event space, floor-to-ceiling windows and state-of-the art lighting, perfect for all types of events from intimate occasions to grand scale celebrations!
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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
APRIL 22, 2022
We hear it repeatedly: business is back, events are happening, Zoom fatigue is real…but the reality is, events are not only happening, they’re happening safely. The recent celebration of Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) provided our industry with an opportunity to step back from the chaos of the last two years and assess not only where we have been, but where we are going.
Event Industry News
APRIL 19, 2022
One of the main goals of any event organizer is to create a memorable and engaging experience for attendees. Our event platform has been developed to achieve exactly this. Here we will share with you 6 ways that you can use our platform to effectively build an engaged and proactive community. Begin engagement in the time leading up to the event. The weeks leading up to the event are crucial for creating an active community.
EventMB
APRIL 21, 2022
For digital storytelling to be compelling, event planners do not necessarily need to use or rely on the latest technology. By finding new creative uses for existing tech, digital events can tell stories with impact. With virtual and hybrid events now firmly rooted in the industry, event planners have had to level up digital event […]. The post Using Old Tech to Tell New Stories at Events by Lisa Jade Hutchings appeared first on [link].
EventSource
APRIL 22, 2022
Daniela and Rhys took romantic minimalism to a whole other level with their stunning wedding at The Burroughes. With the help of the creative team at Inly Events , the couple was able to make their wedding dreams come true with the most elegant and intimate affair. Everything aligned perfectly with their dreamy vision, including the bride’s stunning look with her lacy rose-hued gown by White Toronto and her blush bridesmaids gowns from Park & Fifth.
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Event Marketer
APRIL 18, 2022
Audible’s dining experience was inspired by an annual hot dog eating contest that takes place in its original podcast, Summer in Argyle. Audible Inc. online audiobook and podcast service teased its newest Audible Originals Summer in Argyle murder comedy podcast series at SXSW with a three-course hot dog-themed dinner for fans hosted by the series’ co-creators and co-writers, Nate Odenkirk (of The New Yorker ) and his father, comedy writer, producer, actor and director Bob Odenkirk.
Event Industry News
APRIL 20, 2022
Event industry associations, the Association of Event Organisers (AEO), the Association of Event Venues (AEV), and the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA), have announced the launch of the ‘Five pillars of inclusion’. The pillars provide a framework for the industry to guide organisations in implementing the right level of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in their business and will help measure and identify areas that need focus in the following categories: recruitment and hiring
EventMB
APRIL 20, 2022
Face-to-face meetings and events are returning, but many of the employees who worked in the hospitality industry in 2020 are not around to greet them. Droves who have worked in travel, tourism, hospitality, and events have moved on to other workforce sectors. Airlines are canceling flights across the country due to an overwhelming staffing shortage […].
Tigris Events
APRIL 19, 2022
[…]. The post Sampling Techniques: Top 3 Methods For Success appeared first on Leading the Canadian Industry in Dynamic Event Staffing, Event Planning & Experiential Marketing.
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.
Event Marketer
APRIL 18, 2022
From the soothing sound of crashing waves, to the anti-aging benefits of algae-infused skincare products, the ocean is broadly linked to emotional and physical refreshment. So for the launch of Hendrick’s limited-edition Neptunia expression, which features coastal botanicals, the historically “peculiar” gin brand hosted an Undersea Imaginarium and Spa experience in New York City’s Tribeca neighborhood.
Smart Meetings
APRIL 22, 2022
Does this sound familiar? “It’s really your relationships, your team that helped make these wins,” reflected Traci Hong, assistant vice president of corporate events at LPL Financial and a guest in this week’s Smart Chat Live! conversation, “The Great Contemplation: Lessons in Leadership for Empowering Your Events Team.” Hong was joined by speakers Cindy Brewer, principal of LEO Events; Natasha Ashworth, manager of sales programs and events for FedEx Services, and Shelley Hodgkinson, senio
EventMB
APRIL 20, 2022
As event audiences have expanded, planners must make sure their gatherings are accessible for all. Unfortunately, deafness, an invisible disability, is often neglected when planning events, a mistake. Online events, a necessity during the Covid shutdown, continue as a critical mode of meeting. Event professionals have discovered the power they have to expand audiences with […].
Coterie Spark
APRIL 22, 2022
Want to find the perfect hotel for your next event or conference? Venue availability, room capacity, and nightly rates might seem like the only boxes you need to check off, but it’s the smaller, less obvious details that can become massive headaches. That’s why we recommend letting experts, like the professional hotel sourcing team at Coterie Spark, manage your hotel sourcing.
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MeetingsNet
APRIL 18, 2022
Two large medical shows are using the Pennsylvania Convention Center within the next month, but requiring proof of vaccination would relieve them of enforcing a renewed mask mandate within their own space. Last week’s announcement by the Philadelphia Health Commissioner Cheryl Bettigole that, effective April 18, masks must be worn in hotels, restaurants, shops, and other indoor public places, will likely affect two conventions and exhibitions as well as other public events coming to the Pennsylv
Smart Meetings
APRIL 21, 2022
Tourism, for all its economic and personal growth potential, has a massive environmental footprint. Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In a report by World Travel & Tourism Council and JLL, “ Destination 2030: Global Cities’ Readiness For Sustainable Tourism Growth ,” the two organizations take a look at the cities making tourism sustainable.
InitLive
APRIL 18, 2022
Volunteers are the core foundation of any nonprofit organization! Every volunteer has their own unique set of skills and expertise to help people and contribute to philanthropic causes. In simple terms, volunteers allow nonprofits to deliver important programs and services to help the community and support their mission! This week is National Volunteer Week, so let’s celebrate the impact every volunteer is making in their community.
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