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Event Sponsors That Make Less of an Impact on the Environment That Is

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Skift Take: When it comes to event sponsors, the company you keep says a lot about your brand values. Are your sponsors sending the wrong message about sustainability? — Shawna McKinley Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Venues From National Geographic’s List of Most Breathtaking Places in the World 

Smart Meetings

As the pandemic moves into a more manageable phase for most travelers, the event planning space is poised for a massive return in 2023. Based on National Geographic’s list of the 25 breathtaking places around the world, these event locations offer space for future events and the possibility of memorable snapshots for your Instagram and TikTok accounts. .

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How to reduce event costs by optimizing your virtual event budget: 11 top tips

SpotMe Blog

It’s no secret that times are tough and everyone is looking for ways to cut costs. Organizing hybrid and virtual events instead of in-person events is a great way to reduce your event budget. So, to help you understand how to get more for less out of your events and how to optimize your hybrid/virtual event budget, read on. In this article, we’re sharing 11 things we currently see our enterprise customers from leading Fortune 500 companies do to maximize their hybrid/virtual event bu

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Building good habits: How I taught this old dog new tricks

Conferences that Work

Leonard Cohen wrote “There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” One bright silver lining of the COVID pandemic is that it’s given me an opportunity to build good habits. Habits that I’ve struggled for years to create, because personal change isn’t easy. Though I’m in my 70’s, I’ve found that I can teach this old dog new tricks!

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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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Rachel Phillips – How to stay calm under pressure

Prestige Events Magazine

The events industry has long been recognised as one of the most fast paced and dynamic environments to work in. So how can event professionals keep calm under pressure? Rachel Phillips, Sales Director for The Celtic Collection, has worked in the events and hospitality sector for more than 22 years. During her time with The Celtic Collection, she has helped deliver hundreds of events including the 2014 NATO Summit.

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Introducing: Attendease Virtual Studio

Attendease

Virtual events are not a product of the pandemic, but the pandemic has definitely pushed many organizations to rethink the format they run their portfolio of events. Whether some events may have gone completely virtual or are fully back to in-person, the common trend is that the event portfolio as whole is more diverse now with some meetings and events being hosted virtually, in-person, or hybrid – depending on the objectives in mind.

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Influencer Events: Prime Video Leans into Gamification to Immerse Creators in ‘The Peripheral’

Event Marketer

Prime Video pulled out all the stops to boost awareness of its futuristic original series “The Peripheral” among sci-fi and fantasy fans at New York Comic Con, Oct. 6-9. In addition to an extensive booth exhibit open to all attendees, the brand hosted an intimate activation for content creators that dropped them smack-dab in the center of Clanton, the show’s fictional middle-America town.

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Kejina and Jeremy’s DIY Minimalist Candlelit Wedding at Five Brock

EventSource

Kejina and Jeremy’s intimate and romantic big day is everything you could want for a DIY wedding — and more! Planned alongside the brilliant Laura Olsen , the couple wanted to create a wedding that felt like a dinner party they would have at home. The open-concept venue Five Brock not only fit the bill, but it’s also right around the corner from where the couple shared their first date!

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TWT: PreCheck Gets Cheaper, Cruise Lines Drop Vaccine Mandates

Smart Meetings

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. TSA PreCheck Gets Cheaper. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that its current enrollment provider, IDEMIA has reduced enrollment and in-person renewal fees from $85 to $78. Renewal online is still $70.

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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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Polluting Event Sponsors No Longer Welcome

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Skift Take: When it comes to event sponsors, the company you keep says a lot about your brand values. Are your sponsors sending the wrong message about sustainability? — Shawna McKinley Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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10 Lessons Wyman’s Learned About Brand-building During its Second Mobile Tour

Event Marketer

Wyman’s recruited two former Hotdoggers to serve as brand ambassadors this year. Every event campaign yields lessons learned, something frozen fruit brand Wyman’s, which just wrapped its second-ever mobile tour, can attest to. From June to October, the brand was on the road in its blueberry-covered Bee Wild Mobile, and for the first time, ventured beyond its home state of Maine.

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A Pop-up Chapel Co. Styled Shoot at the new Parkdale Hall

EventSource

Having married over 400 couples in just a few short years, the team at The Pop-Up Chapel Co. is excited to be introducing a brand new, stunning new venue to their Toronto venue roster. The Parkdale Hall is a multi-use event space in the heart of the unique Parkdale neighbourhood in Toronto. Their space features the original ceiling of the historic Parkdale theatre , restored 100 years after its construction in 1920.

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TWT: PreCheck Gets Cheaper, Cruise Lines Drop Vaccine Mandates

Smart Meetings

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. TSA PreCheck Gets Cheaper. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that its current enrollment provider, IDEMIA has reduced enrollment and in-person renewal fees from $85 to $78. Renewal online is still $70.

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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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Meeting Spaces Evolve to Accommodate Hybrid Work Demands

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Skift Take: In a world where the word pivot took on new dimensions two years ago, the concept of hybrid meetings has followed suit. Investment in new technology and flexible spaces allows venues to host attendees from anywhere, putting fuel back into the tank of an events industry that needs it. — Carley Thornell Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Heart of Gathering: Legacy Boxing Club Builds Confidence in (and Outside) the Ring

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Our Heart of Gathering Series introduces you to event creators who are helping to foster community. Discover how these creators share their passions with the world. Watch Legacy Boxing Club’s full story here. “You can go through it and it’s okay to struggle,” says Yessenia Montalvo, founder of Legacy Boxing Club. “But you can’t stay […].

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Event Horror Stories: Scary Good Lessons Learned! (Webinar Recap)

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“In every category when you organize an event, manage all the risk assessments. What can happen in transportation? Food? AV? Decorations? […] A little something will pop up because the event is live […] but the better you will be able to control these things. “ – Valerie Bihet. This is just one of the many ways to ease your pre-event scaries discussed at our Webinar: Event Horror Stories: Scary Good Lessons Learned!

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Sustainability Is in Focus for Cultural Heritage Conference in Sydney

Smart Meetings

Around 1,500 cultural heritage experts from around the world are set to meet in Sydney for the General Assembly of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS GA2023) in September 2023, marking the first time the event is held in Australia or the Pacific region. Here is seven ways local host Australia ICOMOS is incorporating sustainability into GA2023.

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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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Rethinking Event Accessibility

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Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Heart of Gathering: Mountain Stage Takes the Front Porch to the Airwaves

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Our Heart of Gathering Series introduces you to event creators who are helping to foster a sense of community. Discover how these creators bring their passions to the world. Watch Mountain Stage’s full story here. Since 1983, legendary songwriters like Rosanne Cash and John Prine as well as more contemporary acts such as Wilco and […].

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How to use NFTs for tourism

Oveit

Did you know that almost 1 out of 12 jobs out there is in the tourism sector? And although the industry took a […]. The post How to use NFTs for tourism appeared first on Oveit.

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MAP Digital finalists for two Event Technology Awards

Event Industry News

MAP Digital Inc. , the only complete conference cloud platform and events designer readymade for Events 3.0, have been shortlisted for two Event Technology Awards : Best Hybrid Event Platform or Production (over 1,000 attendees) and Best Conference Technology (over 10,000 attendees). This recognition reflects MAP Digital’s position as a leading provider of hybrid event production using our MetaMeetings platform for over 20 years.

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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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How to Combat the Rising Cost of Meetings 

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Skift Take: Skyrocketing costs are putting unprecedented pressure on meeting and event professionals to stay on budget and still produce successful events. However, there are ways to alleviate the added costs. — Anna Huddleston Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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25 of the Best Charity Events in the US by City

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Charity events don’t just raise money — when done right, they can create an immersive experience for donors and supporters. When event creators provide a true emotional connection, it can create lifelong donors and advocates. Looking to cultivate a charity event that’s memorable and effective? We’ve highlighted some of the country’s best local charity fundraising […].

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13 Reasons To Use Event Platforms for In-Person Events

Endless Events

As an event planner, you know virtual and in-person events require a completely different setup. But before you get too entrenched in booking speakers or drawing up venue contracts, it’s best to think about how you’ll get results from an in-person event. How can you track attendee metrics? Or engagement? And how can you get more mileage out of this in-person event?

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Second-tier cities: Time to thrive and shine

Prestige Events Magazine

The meetings and events landscape post-pandemic offers second-tier cities the chance to thrive, says Sandeep Singh, Managing Director of Athena, the Art Deco Grade II-listed events venue located in Leicester’s cultural quarter. With the rise of digital connectivity and remote working, employees are more dispersed around the UK than ever before. This new era of mobility presents an unmissable opportunity for second-tier cities to thrive and shine as event hosts as they become much more viable opt

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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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Web Summit CEO Explains Why His Event Is Breaking Norms This Year in Lisbon

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Source: Web Summit Flickr Skift Take: Web Summit 2022 opens today in Lisbon, Portugal and its CEO Paddy Cosgrave predicts there will be 100,000 people participating in it and related events. With many conferences still struggling to reach 2019 numbers, Web Summit is bucking the trend. — Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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The essential event budget template and example: how to make the most of your resources

SpotMe Blog

With costs going up everywhere, you’d think that event budgets would be increasing too. They’re not. Getting buy-in from leadership to fund events is a big challenge. And yet they expect your events to get bigger and better every time (as do your participants). This is taking its toll on event planners, strategists, and marketers who are trying their best to create unforgettable event experiences amidst a backdrop of skyrocketing costs and limited resources.

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America’s Finest City is now America’s Brightest City

Smart Meetings

INTRO: . Once defined by sun and sand, San Diego has become a hotbed of cutting-edge innovation and entrepreneurial activity over the last decade. Combining a world-renowned destination and laidback lifestyle with a strong tech sector, business-friendly climate, and vibrant creative culture, the city has created an open and inspiring environment where anything feels possible and all are free to shine. . .

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