Attendease

APRIL 16, 2024

Fundraising events are mutually beneficial for all. Not only do these events provide nonprofits with funds to power their mission, but they also offer a meaningful experience for donors, allowing you to steward stronger relationships. One of the best events to raise serious funds and engage donors is a charity auction. A charity auction is a high-energy, flexible event that is sure to excite any audience, whether it’s taking place online, in-person, or as a hybrid combination of both.

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EventMB

APRIL 15, 2024

Skift Take: Hopin's unicorn roller coaster ride comes to end, with Italian company Bending Spoons swooping in to pick up StreamYard and the two remaining product lines.

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Eventmobi

APRIL 10, 2024

If you plan events for B2B companies, you know that exhibiting at industry events is critical to driving brand awareness, generating new leads for your sales team, and engaging with existing customers. And the bigger the event, the larger your potential pool of valuable contacts–but bigger events also mean more competition for the attendees’ attention.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 15, 2024

The UK has hosted 1.02million conferences in the last year alone, generating an outstanding £16.3 billion for the economies of popular conference destinations1. As one of the leading conference destinations in the UK, Leeds has seen huge success in the last 12 months, welcoming 2.

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Event Age by Swapcard

APRIL 17, 2024

Nobody likes a boring event. And if you’re planning a conference event, this is exactly what you want to avoid. The formula for exciting events? Event engagement.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 11, 2024

Online directories often provide a cost-effective – and generally effective – marketing opportunity for venue and event businesses. They have the ability to put your business in front of potential clients actively searching for location-based event services, not to mention boost your business credibility and build trust with your target audience.

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EventMB

APRIL 15, 2024

Skift Take: Explore how Visit Phoenix leverages meetings and events as powerful engines for economic growth and community engagement, redefining the impact of destination marketing beyond the confines of tourism.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 16, 2024

Iventis, the leading provider of collaborative event and venue planning solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Wilson as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), making a strategic addition to its senior leadership team as the company continues its focus on expansion and growth.

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Event Age by Swapcard

APRIL 15, 2024

Swapcard is excited to share news of a new partnership with Jonas Event Technology (JET), aimed at improving the event experience for organizers and attendees alike. Through this collaboration, Swapcard will become the preferred event app provider for JET’s clients, integrating our innovative app solutions with their robust event registration platform.

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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

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

For an industry that often seems invisible, GMID is its annual coming-out party. Here are some useful takeaways from the day’s educational sessions. Held this year on Thursday, April 11, Global Meetings Industry Day is “an international day of advocacy showcasing the undeniable value that business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences, and conventions bring to people, businesses, and communities,” according to the U.S.

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EventSource

APRIL 11, 2024

Love and nature intertwined perfectly as Jamie and Clark celebrated their romantically rustic wedding. Surrounded by the serene beauty of their chosen sanctuary, their special day unfolded at Earth to Table: The Farm , a hidden gem where organic charm meets timeless elegance. With every detail curated flawlessly by the planners at Shealyn Angus Weddings & Events , the stage was set for a truly unforgettable experience.

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EventMB

APRIL 12, 2024

Skift Take: From the latest AI advancements to hosting hybrid events in movie theaters, March did not dissapoint regarding event tech news.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 15, 2024

The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is thrilled to announce the launch of its inaugural event, the “AEO Marketing Social,” scheduled to take place on 21st May 2024, at Informa Markets’ London office.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 16, 2024

Event Marketer has embarked on a partnership with the industry’s leading authority on event measurement and analytics, the Experiential Marketing Measurement Coalition. The year-long collaboration will provide experiential marketers with important tools and resources designed to help them track and measure the success of their events. Learn more here.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

The events arm of cinema chain Vue Entertainment has launched tiered DDR rates across its 93 sites in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The move comes as demand for competitive DDR’s has become increasingly important in the industry with organisers wanting better value for money. Simona Negretto, national head of conferences and events for Vue said of the initiative, “our new rates allow organisers to easily see what’s included, plus we want to ensure that all our clients will get the best from ou

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SevenEvents

APRIL 16, 2024

nestled in the heart of london’s vibrant hoxton district, the much-anticipated unveiling of art-otel hoxton marks a new chapter in the city’s art and hospitality scene. boasting an eclectic blend of contemporary design and artistic expression, this boutique hotel promises an immersive experience unlike any other. upon stepping into the lobby, guests are greeted by a captivating ambiance where modernity meets creativity. the walls adorned with thought-provoking artworks serve as a tes

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EventMB

APRIL 12, 2024

Skift Take: Shoes can make or break one’s ensemble. Luckily, dress codes have loosened, allowing attendees to step up their sneaker game and attend comfortably.

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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.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 12, 2024

Multilearning has changed the format of meetings worldwide by introducing the concept of Oral ePoster Sessions which has helped hundreds of medical and scientific meeting organizers successfully transition from paper posters to sustainable digital poster solutions.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 11, 2024

“The flair and the style of Hockey House and the sub-brand that we’ve created with it kind of screams, ‘How can we put this in a home?’” –Abby Budgeon, Manager-Brand Activations and Events, CCM Hockey A hockey-themed activation usually involves some kind of slapshot challenge, putting the participant in pro players’ shoes… or skates. With a shooting lane being CCM Hockey’s longtime go-to activation style at events around the U.S. and Canada, the brand decided to think outside the rink and create

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 16, 2024

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is delighted to announce Tom Shepherd will be the next chef to host in its unique series of food events – Lord’s Dining Club. Bringing together the age-old traditions of MCC with innovative cooking from world-renowned Michelin-starred chefs, Lord’s Dining Club has gone from strength to strength in recent years and the Club has today revealed the next chef to star at the Home of Cricket.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 15, 2024

A veteran planner explains how to push back tactfully but effectively when a proposed change isn’t for the better. During the 12-hour educational marathon hosted by Meeting Professionals International on April 11—Global Meetings Industry Day—one session presenter touched on a delicate issue that surely had all the business-event planners in attendance nodding along: Yes, change is essential and inevitable.

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EventMB

APRIL 10, 2024

Skift Take: Event planners face the challenge of creating ever more immersive and exciting event experiences but on a tighter budget. Portland’s zero sales tax, outside-the-box thinking, thriving foodie culture, and varied event venues are helping them to answer the call.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 17, 2024

Event Sustainability Live (ESL), the premier event dedicated to advancing sustainability in the event industry, is proud to announce its partnership with Purpose Sustainability Strategy, a sustainable event strategy education + consulting firm and Purpose Net Zero, their subsequent travel emissions measurement technology, to collaborate and advocate on furthering sustainable solutions, including conscious measurement of […]

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Event Marketer

APRIL 15, 2024

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover scented billboards, denim cafés and BARK Air. MCDONALD’S AROMATIC BILLBOARDS MAKE TOTAL SCENTS If you’ve ever walked by a McDonald’s and caught a whiff of the brand’s French fries, you know how alluring the scent of those iconic deep-fried potatoes can be.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 16, 2024

CHS Leeds takes place next week with the organisers promising not only one of the newest, innovative, and professional exhibitor floors in the show’s history, but also a packed Education Programme, and networking opportunities galore, with all the care and support for visitors that the show has become known for. The Royal Armouries will host both the main exhibition, on the 23 rd April, but also the Welcome Reception the previous evening, which will represent the first in a number of networking

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 17, 2024

As many of the destinations where gatherings are had are on unceded tribal lands, we share the following resources for finding the appropriate tribe to honor and how to respectfully incorporate First Nation people and culture in your events. Additionally, check out Native Land Digital for more information about the indigenous tribes who once occupied the land in the United States and beyond.

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EventMB

APRIL 16, 2024

Skift Take: OVG plans to certify more than 60 convention venues to the EIC Sustainable Event Standards in a phased approach.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 17, 2024

Nestled within the picturesque Colwick Country Park, Nottingham Racecourse offers an idyllic setting for your next event. Blessed with abundant outdoor space, including hard standing areas and lush grassed fields, we cater to a diverse range of activities and occasions.

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