SmartMeetings
JUNE 6, 2022
Even small tweaks may make a big difference. You’ve heard the term biohacking and will continue to hear it—experts say it’s not a fad but a phenomenon that will continue to evolve and expand—but did you know what a big tent it already is? Yes, there are the extreme biohackers called “grinders” who embed magnets, chips and even tiny computers under their skin in attempts to turn themselves into cyborgs who can live longer or better.
MeetingsNet
JUNE 6, 2022
A meeting designer used a carbon-dioxide meter in all the spaces he moved through while attending a recent conference. What he learned could help other planners as they make sure they are fulfilling their duty-of-care obligations. In late May, Adrian Segar attended a meeting-industry leadership summit in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He also used the trip to conduct an experiment: From the moment he walked into his hometown airport until he landed back at that airport four days later, Segar had a hand-
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Conferences that Work
JUNE 6, 2022
Sometimes, it’s only at the end that we realize we’re just scratching the surface. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Scratching the surface appeared first on Conferences That Work. No related posts.
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JUNE 7, 2022
Busspepper Promotions’ soca-star DJs and rock-bottom rum brunches bring the Caribbean to Londoners “who’ve never experienced the culture.” To do so, director Mateen Hepburn appeals to the senses. “I can’t get the venues to smell like the Caribbean’s fresh sea breeze,” he says, “but if we get the sound and the taste and the atmosphere […].
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Attendease
JUNE 8, 2022
Event experiences should be for all: from event website and landing page to registration process, all the way to the event itself and post-event communication and surveys. But the reality is that most events are, unfortunately, still not fully accessible and inclusive at all touchpoints with the attendees. Here are some considerations you must have to provide accessible event experiences to your audience.
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Social Tables
JUNE 8, 2022
Audience engagement plays a significant role in the success of any event. Whether in-person or online, event organizers want attendees to pay attention and participate. In fact, more than 80% of marketing professionals believe that audience engagement is a key indicator of an event’s success. Expert event planners and organizers understand that choosing the right audience engagement strategies can make or break an event.
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JUNE 7, 2022
“BRITE FUTURE FORECAST”: EVENTBRITE’S SUMMER TREND PREDICTIONS Eventbrite powers millions of event creators every year – from yoga classes, book readings, 5k runs and competitive painting, to vegan BBQ festivals, underground speakeasy tours and community block parties. Eventbrite is your inside source for what’s trending in live experiences: we spot the next big thing and […].
Attendease
JUNE 8, 2022
Event experiences should be for all: from event website and landing page to registration process, all the way to the event itself and post-event communication and surveys. But the reality is that most events are, unfortunately, still not fully accessible and inclusive at all touchpoints with the attendees. Here are some considerations you must have to provide accessible event experiences to your audience.
EventMB
JUNE 5, 2022
Some Las Vegas wedding chapels have received cease-and-desist letters instructing them to make sure Elvis has left the building. Authentic Brands Group (ABG) , the company that controls the rights to Elvis Presley’s name and image, is demanding that chapels stop using Presley’s name, likeness, voice, and other elements in advertisements, merchandise, and more until they pay a license fee.
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Expo Pass
JUNE 10, 2022
Event organizers always seem to have the perfect fix when something goes wrong. Broken cables, torn banners, missing keynotes, paper cuts, you name it — they’ve got just the thing! So how do organizers make sure they have the right tool, cable, or tape people are looking for? Also, what’s in their super-secret event planner bag? Truth – it all comes down to thinking about what presenters, attendees, or anyone else, might need in a pinch.
Endless Events
JUNE 10, 2022
The final step in the event management process is a follow-up meeting after the event to discuss the event’s overall ROI, attendee and sponsor feedback, and make the necessary readjustments to the overarching event strategy. Debrief meetings are also a great opportunity to celebrate the event’s success, boosting the morale of your team. Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared.
Event Industry News
JUNE 7, 2022
Sustainability has been a buzzword for the last few years. Increasingly businesses are being pressured to demonstrate their green credentials. Rightly so, with the planet’s dwindling resources it is up to all of us to conserve it for future generations. All businesses should be playing a part, including the exhibition industry. Traditionally, exhibitions created a lot of waste.
EventMB
JUNE 10, 2022
This episode of the Event Manager Podcast, by Skift Meetings, titled Winning on Support, features Jon Kazarian and focuses on the topic of taking the stress out of working with event technology. Kazarian is the Founder and CEO of Accelevents , a leading virtual & hybrid events platform. Within his role, Jon’s focus is on leading the company’s vision and helping event organizers and marketing professionals transform their events via innovative tech solutions.
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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
EventSource
JUNE 7, 2022
You’ll fall in love with Tammy and Francis’ big day, which was full of Chinese traditions, stunning photos, pretty pink flowers, and luxe decor. The couple’s romantic wedding at Hotel X Toronto was the perfect amount of elegant, romance, and glam. With the help of Designed Dream Events , you’ll adore everything about this celebration from the bride’s hair and makeup from Galas Makeup Studio to the stunning floral designs.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 8, 2022
The average price for a paid virtual event is $443. Are virtual attendees seeing value? It depends. “To demand a fee, digital events must boast compelling content and a seamless experience. According to Kim Myhre, founder of Experience Designed, in “ Attendees to Virtual Events: To Charge or Not to Charge? ” published by the Virtua Events Institute.
Event Industry News
JUNE 10, 2022
Following the signing of a new 20-year deal, the flagship cinema is undergoing a multi-million-pound refurbishment in tandem with transformational work at the complex, totalling £22 million. The renovation of the 20 screened venue which has a total capacity of 2,086, including Europe’s second largest IMAX, is being carefully staged allowing it to operate as normal for events and day to day business.
EventMB
JUNE 5, 2022
What do you do if your speaker goes off the rails? Let’s say the speaker goes off script and says things that don’t align with your company? What questions do you ask of the speaker to prevent this from happening? The speaker was very famous. Not Hollywood famous, but well-known in the corporate world as a much sought after keynote. But soon after the presentation began, he went off topic and didn’t follow his PowerPoint document.
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Event Marketer
JUNE 7, 2022
A panel discussion among a range of health experts focused on how nutrition impacts everything from mood to sleep patterns to menstrual cycles. If you asked the average American for their thoughts on the MyFitnessPal app, chances are, many would tell you it’s a relic of the early aughts. But in reality, the platform is not only still alive and kicking, but thriving as the No. 1 nutrition and food-tracking app in the world.
QC Event School
JUNE 6, 2022
Starting a business as a wedding planner can be an extremely rewarding experience! However, it’s important to take the time to brand your business in a way that will set you apart from the competition. Not sure how to brand your wedding planning business? Don’t worry, we’re here to help! In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about successfully branding your business from start to finish.
Event Industry News
JUNE 8, 2022
T he O2 arena has commited to a fully vegan food offering for all of Billie Eilish’s show dates at the venue this June Recyclable paper cups and recycled PET fabric wristbands will contribute to a reduction in single use plastic in The O2 arena moving forwards The O2 continues its journey towards achieving its A Greener Arena accreditation, with sustainablity at the forefront of strategic goals for 2022.
EventMB
JUNE 7, 2022
Over the past two years, second-tier event destinations have been growing in popularity, and it’s not just due to a more friendly price tag. As in-person events continue to recover, some might be surprised to learn that those same cities have actually been closing the gap and moving into the first-class conversation. Whether it’s a question of economic opportunities or infrastructure capacity, they’re getting ready to deliver at a level on par with the world’s top business event destinations.
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.
Special Events
JUNE 7, 2022
Every business provides unique value to its customers, but how you position your offering determines how well your audience understands it.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 10, 2022
Jonathan M. Tisch, CEO of Loews Hotels & Co. and namesake for the hospitality school in the NYU School of Professional Studies, was realistic about the effects of Covid on the travel industry but remained optimistic about the upward trends of 2022. He said in his opening remarks, “Travel is essential to the way we work and live–because it has tremendous potential to connect us.”.
PCMA Convene
JUNE 9, 2022
An EduCon attendee adds a Post-it Note with her event takeaway to the Spark Wall, one of Storycraft Lab’s interactive initiatives at the event. (Jacob Slaton Photography). It might look like just a wall of colorful sticky notes, but researchers have coined a term for collaboration by Post-It: “shared artifacts.” And for two UC Irvine professors in informatics who studied how groups best work and think together, Gary and Judith Olson, creating shared artifacts such as sticky notes posted on a wal
EventMB
JUNE 9, 2022
Event technology company Meeting Play + Aventri announced today the acquisition of event registration company Eventcore. The announcement follows the $75 million private equity investment from Sunstone Partners in MeetingPlay in June 2021, and the merger of MeetingPlay and Aventri in January. Aventri had previously acquired NFC pioneers in ITN International in 2018.
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Tigris Events
JUNE 7, 2022
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EncoreAPAC
JUNE 5, 2022
A Short Guide to Camera Selection for Virtual and Hybrid Events. Your choice of camera and how you use it to stream content directly impacts how remote and in-person participants connect to and engage with your event. How much thought are you giving to the cameras you order? Read on to learn how to choose the best camera for your upcoming hybrid and virtual events. 3 Key Camera Features to Consider.
PCMA Convene
JUNE 6, 2022
Moderator Aurora Dawn Benton, with panelists Brandon Felder and Heather Seasholtz, offer advice on making social and environmental impact with event F&B. (Jacob Slaton Photography). Aurora Dawn Benton, founder of sustainability and social impact training company Astrapto, opened Tuesday’s EduCon session “Quick F&B Wins for Improved Social and Environmental Impact,” by telling the large audience that she struggled with the title of the session, because her philosophy focuses on culture ch
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