EventMB

JUNE 7, 2018

Virtual meetings can be a cost-saving or revenue-generating option as an event planner. When it comes to virtual meeting event tech, there are several categories and types of tools you can use. The post Virtual Meetings: 81 (Best) Tools, Ideas and Tips by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 7, 2019

Educational Measures (EM), creators of Array ® , the leading global meeting engagement technology and analytics platform, has been shortlisted in 2 categories for the Event Technology Awards 2019: Best Use of Technology for Engagement and Interaction, and Best Use of Technology for Audience Participation. Areas of interest. Event Tech.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Take a moment to improve your mental health and your meetings will reap the rewards Meeting professionals are some of the busiest people out there. If you’re a hardworking meeting professional, chances are that you experience stress more than you’d like to. For many, being busy means being stressed. A little stress is fine.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Skift Take: Acapulco is picking up the pieces after Hurricane Otis, a surprise Category 5 hurricane with 165 mph winds, devastated this Mexican resort town. The meetings industry is helping. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 9, 2019

The venue has been shortlisted for two categories in the London Venue Awards; ‘Best New or Refurbished Venue’ and ‘Best Venue with a View’. Illuminate is a new two-level space boasting unrivalled panoramic views across London, situated on levels four and five of the Science Museum in South Kensington. Areas of interest. Brand Events.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

6 tips for a smooth European event from an international DMC expert If it seems to you everyone is taking their incentive meeting to Europe this year, you are not alone. The post How to Host a Brava Meeting in Italy appeared first on Smart Meetings. Start Early The first tip is to book early and contract early!

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EventMB

JUNE 22, 2022

With many meeting planners and event organizers doubling up their bookings to compensate for postponed events from 2021 (and even 2020), it’s getting harder and harder to find hotel rooms and meeting spaces for groups both large and small. The New Marketplace Philosophy for Meeting Bookings. An End to Tedious Email Requests.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2023

What the impact of a younger generation means for the future of the meeting industry No two generations are the same. Smart Meeting spoke with Ken Holsinger, senior vice president of strategy at the event management company Freeman, to pinpoint how data can be used to enhance the event experience for all ages.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

Luxury language and presentation tips IACC 2024 in Basking Ridge, New Jersey was centered around empowering attendees to be seen, heard and respected as they drive their careers forward as leaders in the meetings and events industry. Smart Meetings was also privileged to be a judge for IACC Americas Innovations Workshop.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 1, 2023

Sausalito, California —Smart Meetings, the premier media brand and leading choice for meeting professionals, is delighted to reveal the winners of the 2023 Smart Stars Awards. Smart Meetings is the leading media company and the most trusted resource for meeting professionals.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 1, 2023

Sausalito, California —Smart Meetings, the premier media brand and leading choice for meeting professionals, is delighted to reveal the winners of the 2023 Smart Stars Awards. Smart Meetings is the leading media company and the most trusted resource for meeting professionals.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

We outlined the first 10 things you need to kill — from making your annual business meeting part of your general session to promoting invitation-only events — in order to bring your meeting up to speed. Everyone knows what meeting they’re attending, and those templates tend to contribute to more blah decks.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 27, 2021

How much better are virtual meetings for the environment than their in-person counterparts? A recent report from engineering firm WSP provides figures for carbon emissions from virtual meetings alongside estimates of emissions for those meetings if they were held in person.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

Read More : Meeting Profs Travel Report: Remaining US Travel Restrictions Lifted To put the “advisory” into context, however, the entire countries of China and Egypt are currently under a level 3 advisory. The post Meeting Planners Travel Report: Airlines Get Poor Report Card appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

It helps control your expenses and revenues, and measures the success of your meeting or event performance. This chart shows an overview of the most common expenses for meetings and events. Your meeting and event is about the attendee experience, so you have to ensure that where you spend your money adds value to your target audience.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Meeting automation is potentially positioning itself as the next technology to shake up the planning game. While apps and meeting management systems have been grabbing headline and topping lists of “tech to watch,” more complete meeting automation could take those principles another step forward.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 21, 2021

While there will always be a place for those who specialize in experiences in person, the fast and the flexible who can produce quality attendee experiences no matter the venue, physical or digital, have a golden opportunity before them as the world reevaluates what it means…to “meet.” The Unsung Heroes of Hospitality.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The costs of holding a meeting or convention have skyrocketed, but most planners find their budgets just aren’t budging—at least, not enough. Somehow, though, they don’t seem to understand that those same pressures are raising costs for almost every line item in the 2023 meetings budget. Need to Cut the Meeting Budget?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

Known around the globe as the “Biggest Little City in the World,” Reno, Nevada, offers a high-end experience with unlimited potential that can elevate meetings to new heights. Reno has recently undergone a renaissance with many meeting venues having upgraded their facilities, alongside citywide improvements guaranteed to inspire.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 26, 2024

This year, we’ve added exciting new categories to showcase the diverse talents that have enriched our events. The post 2nd Annual Smart Speakers: Best of the Stage 2024 Nominations appeared first on Smart Meetings. Last year, you helped us spotlight those who inspire, energize, and connect us in the most profound ways.

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Attendease

MAY 17, 2022

Attendease offers a seamless attendee experience and a strong foundation for your meetings and events.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 27, 2024

The Manchester Hoteliers Association Awards are a celebration of Manchester’s bustling hospitality scene, capitalising on the city’s growing international stature, and its increasing profile as a centre of excellence for meetings and events. million to the local economy, over the course of 2023.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Data fields and pick lists should be normalized and updated across membership, meetings, subscriptions, and all of the organization’s other programs and services. Here are five data categories to examine and refine for your customer-intelligence strategy: Firmographics — The kind of company your customer works for should be a mandatory field.

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Social Tables

JUNE 30, 2021

With that said, have you ever wondered when — or why — meeting icebreakers became so popular? In this post, we take a deep dive into the history of meeting icebreakers. What are meeting icebreakers? When it comes to being a meeting attendee, there are primarily two distinct groups of people: participators and non-participators.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 12, 2020

While everyone else is talking about the pros and cons of different virtual meeting streaming platforms, Imagine, Create & Celebrate (MC&A) Destination Management Company hosted a social spacing soiree July 8 for 75 guests to honor the Hawaiian island of Maui ’s first responders. Someone had to be first.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 11, 2021

The Meet Bristol & Bath Convention Bureau team have been named finalists for two prestigious event industry awards. The team have also secured a place as finalists for the ‘miaList 2021 Team Award’, which recognises outstanding and passionate teams from across the meetings, hospitality and events industry.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 10, 2023

We are constantly being bombarded with meeting and event planning news regarding how the industry is doing during these bad economic times. Meeting and Event Planners; How They Feel about Their Jobs There is no question that finding that dream job can be a difficult task today. is considered the industry leader.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2023

Meeting Room of the Future Trends Report Offers Roadmap for More Climate-Friendly Practices We’ve heard it before: Climate sustainability is a pressing issue. It permeates so many parts of our lives; inevitably, that includes meetings. The third-ranking category was a venue’s vitality credentials.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Creating experiences, setting the stage for networking opportunities, and fostering connections among colleagues and association members are what the meetings and events world is all about. Meetings MBA: Budgets, Models and Forecasts Budgets are great for estimating and tracking spending. In short, think big.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 11, 2021

The shortlist for this year’s prestigious miaList has been revealed by the Meetings Industry Association (mia). The shortlisted teams, spanning four categories, include: Best Venue/Venue’s Team. ACC Liverpool, Event Delivery Team CCT Venues, Senior Management Team Lime Venue Portfolio The British Museum. Best Destination Team.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

We are honored to be among the finalists for seven award categories: Best Event App Best Event Management Platform Best Visitor Registration Technology Best Hybrid Event Platform or Production Best use of Technology for Engagement & Interaction Best use of Technology for Audience Participation Best Event Networking Technology.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Three primary risk categories are emerging as organizations weigh their options for major conferences in 2021: Mitigating financial risk. Others, particularly those whose members are dealing with travel bans, or have large global audiences, are more likely to be in the camp that the soonest they can meet face-to-face is 2022.

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Canadian Special Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In the competitive world of event awards, understanding how to tailor your entry to meet the specific criteria of your category is the key to success. There are 44 different categories in the Canadian Event Awards. Every sentence should serve a purpose, directly contributing to why your event deserves to win its category.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Editor’s Note : As part of Back Light , a series of articles sharing illuminating insider observations, we asked Shameka Jennings, director of meetings and partnership development with National Coalition of STD Directors, to share her experiences planning meetings during a pandemic. Design your meeting experience first.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Chances are, many of your event team members and future attendees fall into this category. Scheduling weekly or bi-weekly meetings to share important updates. According to Gallup , 71% of Americans worry “a fair amount” to “a great deal” about the environment. It can attract more socially conscious employees, volunteers, and members.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

After powerful Hurricane Ida swept through New Orleans on August 29, several meeting groups had decisions to make—and quickly—about whether to proceed with their events in the city in the days and weeks that followed. Cancellation, switching locations, and a 36-hour pivot to virtual were among the actions taken by various event hosts.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 15, 2022

For some of the major annual meetings we’re tracking, sponsorship revenue has been a bright spot when compared to exhibit revenue performance. This works best for inventory that is in the branding/promotion or attendee-experience category, like banners, charging stations, Wi-Fi, a mobile app, and giveaways.

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