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How to Choose the Right Event Technology Provider for Your Association: 16 Essential Questions for Vendors

Eventmobi

Selecting the best event technology for your association is crucial for creating engaging events and meetings for your members. But with so many different vendors on the market, trying to make sense of all your options is often overwhelming. That’s why asking the right questions upfront is essential to finding a provider that aligns with the goals and objectives of your events program.

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7 Ways to Deliver a Better Attendee Experience at Coastal Meetings

EventMB

Skift Take: Coastal destinations offer the perfect blend of business and leisure for an enhanced event experience, as exemplified by Fort Myers – Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods, a coastal area in Southwest Florida ready to take your meetings and events to the next level.

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Concept caterer Penni Black launches ‘Bounty Boards’ with umami drinks pairings

Prestige Events Magazine

London caterer Penni Black has created a series of showstopping ‘Bounty Boards’ for the summer season complete with a range of umami cocktails to accompany them. Each board can be styled around an event’s theme and colours, or clients can choose from the variety of concepts created. Culinary concept creator and CEO of Penni Black Charlotte Penniceard said, “the Bounty Boards are an interactive feast of joy and celebrate everything that is fun in life.

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Meeting Professionals React to FTC Noncompete Ban

EventMB

Skift Take: The Federal Trade Commission has voted to ban employers from using noncompete clauses. Such a ban could affect tens of millions of workers, meeting professionals included.

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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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Validar shortlisted for Event Technology Award

Event Industry News

Validar was founded in 2005 based upon our Founders experience as a receiver of data from events. He used to manage a large sales team for a public company, and recognized an opportunity to help Event Marketers better understand and articulate their true value.

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IACC redefines the future of events with innovative Experiential Venues Membership

Event Industry News

IACC, the global association representing the top 1% of small to midsize conference and meeting venues, has launched its brand-new membership category, Experiential Venues, designed to cater to the growing demand for immersive and engaging event experiences.

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Lessons from an Immersive New Orleans Experience

Smart Meetings

When meeting in one of the culturally richest cities in the world, it only makes sense to embrace the depth of sensory touchstones to create a three-day journey everyone will remember. During the Smart Meetings Immersive Experience, the team worked with New Orleans partners to highlight the tastes, music, color, history and pomp that make the Mardi Gras capital unique.

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A Resounding Success: Highlights from the [WE]Con Conference

Event Industry News

[WE]Con, held from April 10 to 12, 2024, at the Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel, concluded with a resounding success, hosting over 200 attendees. The event, hosted and organized by MPI’s Southern California Chapter, brought together industry professionals for three days of networking, education, and inspiration.

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Top 10 Wedding Venues in Boston

Brilliant Event Planning

Photo by Lindsay Hite Photography. From the cobblestone streets of Beacon Hill to the waterfront views of the Seaport District, Boston holds some of the most spectacular wedding venues in New England— and no I’m not just saying that because it’s where I call home! As the senior associate planner at Brilliant Event Planning , specializing in venue weddings, I can attest to the abundance of beautiful venues in this city.

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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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Plans revealed by Dundee Design Festival for one of the world’s most sustainable design festivals 

Event Industry News

– Festival Creative Director Dr Stacey Hunter reveals how every festival action and decision is assessed on a festival sustainability matrix as new partnerships are developed for renewable energy, transport and exhibition staging – V&A Dundee and Bard donate materials from exhibitions Tartan and The Grit and the Glamour to help Dundee Design Festival meet target of no more than […]

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Planning exceptional events: 3 reasons to choose Hilton’s All-Inclusive Resorts

Smart Meetings

Planning a memorable event involves meticulous attention to detail, and selecting the right venue is the most important first step. When it comes to hosting successful events, Hilton All-Inclusive stands out as a premier choice. With unparalleled locations and amenities, outstanding perks for event planners and a focus on sustainability through Meet with Purpose, Hilton’s All-Inclusive resorts offer comprehensive packages catering to every event planner’s needs.

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Mark Temple-Smith joins CloserStill Media

Event Industry News

CloserStill Media has announced that Mark Temple-Smith has joined as Group Managing Director and member of the Group Executive Board. Mark has over 25 years’ experience in the international exhibitions industry. Most recently Mark was COO of Informa Markets, and previously held various exhibition industry leadership positions around the world.

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Digital Invitations: Go Green, Go Eco-Friendly

Sendo

Go green and opt for digital invitations for your event planning. Online invitations offer several advantages over traditional paper invitations for all occasions and are becoming the norm. They are easy to create, cost-effective and leave zero carbon footprint. Read the benefits of using digital invitations for your party planning: Cost-effectiveness Digital invitations are typically cheaper to create and send than printed invitations.

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B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know

Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.

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Superhero Suppliers: The Stage Bus

Event Industry News

The Stage Bus is an event production and stage hire with a difference; all of their stages are solar-powered! Based in Birmingham and covering outdoor events nationwide, The Stage Bus proudly boasts an eight-strong fleet of stages that are amongst the most innovative around. So what makes their stages stand out from the crowd?

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IACC Redefines the Future of Events with Innovative Experiential Venues Membership

Prestige Events Magazine

IACC , the global association representing the top 1% of small to midsize conference and meeting venues, has launched its brand-new membership category, Experiential Venues , designed to cater to the growing demand for immersive and engaging event experiences. The Experiential Venues Membership is a testament to IACC’s commitment to staying at the forefront of the evolving event industry.

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Mediamaker, a 30-year journey in the Art of Great Communication

Event Industry News

Mediamaker are based in Beeston, Nottingham. Founded in 1993 they are celebrating 30 years in business. Mediamaker produce live and digital communication solutions. They operate in the U.K. and globally working across industry sectors including Fashion, Retail, Finance, Pharmaceutical healthcare, Automotive, Construction and Facilities Management.

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Skiddle Experts: Getting the most from your festival ads

Skiddle

Paid Ads can help you spread the word about your festival. However, the methodology changes quickly and it can be hard to understand best practices. With this in mind, we’ve enlisted the help of our Paid Media Manager, Ric. When it comes to paid media, he’s your man, and he was kind enough to answer our questions on the topic to help you get the most out of your festival ads.

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!

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Revolutionizing 2024 Events with Choose 2 Rent’s Cutting-Edge Solutions

Event Industry News

As the event industry propels towards 2024, technological advancements continue to shape its landscape. Event organizers are in constant pursuit of innovative solutions that not only enhance attendee experiences but also streamline operational workflows.

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AI Revolution in Event Marketing @ IMEX Frankfurt

MPI

We caught up with MPI's Drew Holmgreen to get some early thoughts on AI and his upcoming IMEX Frankfurt session, "AI Revolution in Event Marketing: Strategies and Insights.

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Key Takeaways from Catersource + The Special Event 2024

Special Events

Wedding PR Pro Meghan Ely recaps business concepts from this year's conference

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Exploring networking opportunities in the digital age

Management Events

The Rise of Virtual Networking In today’s fast-paced world, the concept of networking has transcended physical boundaries, thanks to the advent of digital platforms. Professionals across industries are leveraging the power of the internet to connect, engage, and grow their networks. At Management Events, we understand the importance of staying ahead in the digital curve to foster meaningful professional relationships.

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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting Hybrid Events For Your Association

For associations, the hybrid model is the future of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. Hybrid events provide increased reach and scalability, improved engagement with association members, and insights from real-time analytics, making them an absolute necessity. This ready-to-use playbook presents a framework for event organizers embarking on the hybrid events journey.

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How Learning Groups Enhance Continuing Medical Education Success

CadmiumCD

Healthcare professionals face the challenges of keeping up with a maze of continuing medical education courses, staying on top of evolving medical topics, and focusing on their specific areas of interest or specialty. How can healthcare professionals make sense of the chaos and organizations help their learners achieve success? This is where learning groups come into play.

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Benefits of Hosting Sports Camps On Campus

Event Guru

Often, colleges and universities host day and overnight sport and youth camps. This is a great opportunity for children and young athletes to improve their athletic abilities and skills, work on team building, and learn leadership skills. These are great places to host camps like these because they are large enough to provide the space to host a lot of students.

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Don’t Call Me Mister

SmartMeetings

How to lead with Disney magic Maybe you’ve run up against them in your professional travels or heard one present a keynote at a conference. Or worked with—or for—one of them. We’re referring to those with a Disney connection, present or past. You’re struck by the pattern: they seem to know something—something more—than the average numbers-crunching, MBA-trained leader.

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