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Mental Health Event Ideas and Best Practices that Inspire Action

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, the perfect time to consider the importance of mental health to our overall well-being. It’s a chance to raise awareness about the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental stresses in order to encourage optimal health and happiness. Many schools, businesses, churches, and other organizations count on event creators […].

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6 Post-Pandemic Tips From the Planner of the TED Conference

EventMB

The annual TED Conference is an invitation-only affair that draws more than 2,000 experts, visionaries, and influencers from all over the world. TED head of conferences Monique Ruff-Bell, a 23-year veteran of the events industry, shares her takeaways. Monique Ruff-Bell, head of conferences for TED, may have 23 years of experience in the events industry, […].

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13 Branding Elements for your next hybrid event in 2022

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Branding elements for a successful event can vary greatly depending on the event design and what it is meant to represent. For example, the event venue will impact the event branding ideas. An outdoor concert may require less branding than a trade show because the former is associated with leisure activities and the latter is […].

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Live From Las Vegas: Inside the 20th Annual Experiential Marketing Summit

Event Marketer

EMS first-timers met up during Happy Hours for snacks and networking at The Hub. From the buzz on the expo floor to the lively session Q&As to the countless “How the hell have you beens” in the halls, the sentiment among attendees and partners of the 20 th annual Experiential Marketing Summit was one and the same: We’re back. Yep, the energy was as high as the Las Vegas temps at the milestone event, April 27-29 at the MGM Grand, where the industry gathered with an extra spring in its step as

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Engage Better, Gift Smarter, Win Big: Events That Deliver ROI

Speaker: Hanan Polinovski, Events Manager and David Brown, Sr. Marketing & Events Lead

Are your events living up to expectations? Are you getting quality leads from your sponsorships? Have you ever wondered if that branded notebook actually makes an impact? Get ready to transform your event strategy! Join event marketing pros Hanan Polinovski from Printfection and David Brown from Bonusly for a fast-paced webinar about turning your event efforts into serious ROI.

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Shayla and Leslie’s Modern Chic Wedding at Terroni

EventSource

We say “cheers” to this glamorous and Great Gatsby-like wedding! If you’re a fan of all things luxury and vintage-like accents, you’re sure to swoon over every detail of their stunning day. The brilliant team at Duet Events helped make the couple’s wedding dreams come true at TERRONI Adelaide , creating a charming ambiance that will make you want to kick up your heels.

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GREENGAGE’S PLATINUM INNER CIRCLE PROVIDES FOOD FOR THOUGHT FOR EVENT VENUES

Prestige Events Magazine

Greengage Solutions has linked up with some of the top UK sustainable events venues to form the Greengage Platinum Inner Circle with the aim to examine key challenges relating to sustainability in events and meetings and to share best practice ideas with others towards a greener approach. The Platinum Inner Circle has identified that there is a need to find ways to minimise waste in the first place rather than just focusing on how to deal with waste produced.

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5 Essential Strategies for Building a Successful Event Community

EventMB

Want attendees to feel FOMO 365 days a year? Learn how to turn events into touchpoints for a year-round community with these five strategies. The digital revolution may have begun decades ago, but it has undeniably accelerated over the past two years. Technology has helped to bridge many different facets of our lives, most specifically […]. The post 5 Essential Strategies for Building a Successful Event Community by Notified appeared first on [link].

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Tips on building a Corsi-Rosenthal Box for an airborne pandemic

Conferences that Work

I just built a Corsi-Rosenthal Box. You might be thinking “ what? ” Well, it’s a simple and inexpensive DIY air filtering device that helps remove airborne viruses, wildfire pollution, pollen, dust, etc. from indoor air. Of particular note: the filters used are good enough to remove COVID-19 aerosols from contaminated air. Also, it’s incredibly easy to build and inexpensive.

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Epic Lessons from an Only-in-Miami Experience

Smart Meetings

When in Miami, the best course of action is to make a splash. Smart Meetings 3-Day National Experience at Kimpton EPIC Hotel leveraged the best of the sunny, water-adjacent location to bring everyone together memorably. The specialty of the house in this newly renovated 411-room property was mixing elevated service with elegant surroundings, inspiring ideas and top-shelf meeting professionals from around the country.

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Prospect, Personalize, Profit: The New Way Sales & Marketing Teams Are Aligning with AI

Speaker: Kevin Burke, Founder & Managing Director at Digital One and AI & Automation Consultant

AI and automation are currently transforming the way sales and marketing teams operate. Generative AI crafts personalized outreach at scale, while conversational AI bots are engaging prospects in real time. Robotic process automation streamlines manual workflows by triggering tasks the moment a prospect takes a key action, and advanced AI analytics surface hidden patterns in the pipeline, improve forecasting, and help teams make data-driven decisions with confidence.

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The evolution of the RFP

Prestige Events Magazine

Michael Begley, CEO of venuedirectory.com. The past couple of years have been a game changer for the business events industry as planners had to learn how best to adapt to an ever-evolving business climate during the pandemic. As the industry powers back into life with a busy calendar of meetings and events, the RFP process evolved and is playing a crucial role in the sector’s recovery.

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New Tech to Help Events Reach Net Zero

EventMB

It is no easy feat for an event to become net zero, but event professionals can now track their progress in reducing global greenhouse gas emissions using industry-dedicated tools. Much of the event industry has committed to becoming Net Zero, eliminating global greenhouse gases associated with events. New event-focused carbon management tools are intent on […].

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Your Guide To Performing Arts Fundraising

Eventbrite UK

Are you planning a performing arts event but aren’t sure where that all-important finance is going to come from? Securing funding can often be a challenge for creators organising performing arts events of all kinds, especially given the uncertainty caused in the last few years by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that events have returned for […].

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Non-stop London Events: All Roads Lead to ExCel

Smart Meetings

Across the pond, the U.K. events industry is picking up the pace. ExCel London exhibition center, at London’s Royal Docks, detailed the rapid regrowth it’s seeing as an events industry hub and the creation of an “events superhighway”—the Elizabeth line—in two of its recent press releases. A venue with its more than 1.1 million sq. ft. of meeting space, ExCel is leading London and the wider events industry back to profit and progress.

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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 Industry Group to Launch Free Sustainability Measurement App

Prestige Events Magazine

A group of major event brands, led by ICE (In-house Corporate Events), is calling for event industry input into the continued development of an event sustainability measurement tool that will be free of charge and applicable for every event. The group includes ICE, Maritz Global Events, DRPG, Cvent, ACC Liverpool and Encore, each of whom have helped fund the ‘BETA’ version of the web app.

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Virtual Event Tech Insiders Offer Their Insights

EventMB

Event tech thought leaders share insights on partnering with tech providers to create personalized, immersive event experiences that deliver meaningful engagement. This article is based on content included in the 2022 edition of the EventMB Virtual Event Tech Guide, a valuable resource for all event professionals who understand and appreciate the value of virtual event […].

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How Event Technology Will Benefit Your Events

Endless Events

Event technology has finally become an integral part of our event strategies. It’s taken us many years, even though many event profs have been preaching about numerous benefits of event technology for ages. The pandemic sped up the adoption of technology and software solutions in the events industry. After all, virtual and hybrid events fully depend on technology.

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Top 10 Cities for Curating Efflorescent Events in 2022

Smart Meetings

There’s good reason floral motifs have withstood the test of time. In every era, flowers remain a timeless feature of event decor that refuses to fall out of style. It’s hard to deny the draw of freshly cut flowers. Lawn Love , a platform for independent lawn and yard maintenance professionals, published the results of its study, “ 2022’s Best Cities for Local Flowers ,” which compared 200 U.S. cities in flower access, delivery access, vendor quality and local demand.

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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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OVO HYDRO IS THE FIRST ARENA IN THE WORLD TO ACHIEVE ‘A GREENER ARENA CERTIFICATION’??? 

Prestige Events Magazine

Supports SEC & OVO Energy’s commitments to become net zero businesses by 2030. Title partner OVO Energy committed to supporting the venue in further reducing the environmental impact of its world-class entertainment programme. The award solidifies Glasgow’s commitment to sustainability following the city hosting COP26 last year. The OVO Hydro, a Scottish Event Campus (SEC) venue , has been announced as the first arena in the world to achieve A Greener Arena (AGA) certification for its commi

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When State Laws Challenge an Event’s Values

EventMB

As the U.S. becomes more politically divided and companies and associations more engaged, a state has a greater chance to enact a law that may challenge an event’s ethics. Pivot MIA, a conference focused on business and technology, pulled out of Florida in March after a bill was passed limiting classroom instruction on sexual orientation […]. The post When State Laws Challenge an Event’s Values by Andrea Doyle appeared first on [link].

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Event Notifications: How To Best Notify Attendees?

Endless Events

There are many ways to send out event notifications: via email, SMS, private messaging apps, and event platforms. And as we embrace event technology as the base of our events , they’re becoming increasingly more important. How we communicate with our attendees matters, so it’s vital to learn what mode of communication they prefer and not be too spammy.

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California: Meet Where Sustainable Innovation Lives

Smart Meetings

Advances in technology and operations make California a leader in earth-friendly gathering. California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. At a time when many are reacting to changes in climate and attendee expectations, the golden state’s hospitality sector is leading the way to a future that will continue to welcome change-makers for decades to come.

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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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Central Hall Venues reshapes entire team for further multi-venue growth

Prestige Events Magazine

Venue Management organisation, Central Hall Venues (CHV), today announces the reshaping of its entire team structure in a radical overhaul for future growth. The move comes after CHV acquired two new UK-wide event venues in 2021, Nicolson Square Edinburgh and St Saviourgate York, and plans further expansion. As a result of the changes, the entire Executive Director team has been reshaped, alongside the creation of a new Group Management Team to manage the growth of the multi-venue operations and

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Recovery of In-Person Meetings Proves Double-Edged Sword for Planners

EventMB

What were meeting planners discussing at the first in-person Global DMC Partners conference since 2019? Just like the conference itself, their events are moving back to in-person — but rapidly rising demand also means growing pressures. It’s no secret that the pandemic has decimated many parts of the event industry. The tides may finally be […].

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Survey Shows Vaccination Requirements Fading from Events

MeetingsNet

The latest planner sentiments gathered by AV and production firm Encore also reveal that they expect to host smaller in-person audiences with smaller budgets versus 2019, while focusing more on attendee engagement and networking. In a recent survey of 989 full-time and ad-hoc event coordinators by AV and production firm Encore, 52 percent say that their meetings in the second half of 2022 will be exclusively in person, while 25 percent say they will be hybrid and 23 percent say they will be full

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Smart Moves in Louisville, Lenox and More

Smart Meetings

Anna Olson. Hotel Cerro in San Luis Obispo, California, appointed Olson general manager. Most recently, the 27-year hospitality and business development veteran was CEO at Central Coast Distillery, aiding in the launch of the boutique distillery. Olson is also a lecturer at California Polytechnic State University , San Luis Obispo in extended education and guest service for business development.

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Relevance, Reach, Return: 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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The Royal College of Music has been ranked as the global top institution for performing arts in the 2022 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

Prestige Events Magazine

The QS rankings not only measure the strength and quality of teaching, but also the quality and output of research activity, employability and the RCM’s international profile. Rankings are compiled from the opinions of academics and employers and from analysis of research output and impact. In recent years the Royal College of Music has transformed its campus, adding a new performance hall, a new performance studio, a new, large café and courtyard area and a new Museum – spaces that are all avai

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It's Here! Catersource + The Special Event Kicks Off TODAY!

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The Other Half of the Story

MeetingsNet

We left out a key question on our recent planner-stress survey. You might want to answer it now. To anchor the MeetingsNet magzine’s May/June cover story on meeting planners’ workplace stress, we asked readers to complete a survey about the level of stress they’ve experienced from various factors (low staffing, virtual meetings, job insecurity, remote work, and so on).

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