EventMB

AUGUST 24, 2023

Skift Take: The cost of events and conferences in the UK is up by almost 25%. Business is strong for now, but there are likely challenges ahead.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2023

On this episode of What One Thing? Marin Bright, CEO and founder of Smart Meetings, is joined by Lisa Messina, chief sales officer of Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, to discuss her journey through the hospitality industry, leaning into change and keeping a perspective on the role you play in other people’s happiness. Don’t Miss a Podcast Drop.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 24, 2023

Representing thousands of hotel workers in Southern California, Unite Here Local 11 calls for a boycott of the entire city by meetings and events. A few groups had already moved upcoming meetings out of hotels without a new union contract. With a rolling labor walkout in effect since July 3 across more than 40 hotels in the greater Los Angeles area, Unite Here Local 11 announced on August 24 that they are calling on all meeting and event groups to not meet in any venue in Los Angeles until a new

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Eventsforce

AUGUST 24, 2023

The rise of AI, and the challenge of integrating AI into event planning — including the advent of advanced language models like ChatGPT — has been a new-found source of innovation and creativity for the events industry. While these technologies offer solutions to many of the common challenges faced by planners, their use also raises a number of concerns and questions.

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Eventscase Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

You’ve probably heard of the term ‘content calendar’. It is a guide that is set in place to help teams plan, organise, and schedule their content in advance , allowing for smooth content production throughout the planned days. This calendar is an essential component of any team that is looking to keep organised and be successful in their overall content goals.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 24, 2023

Every September, Americans celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday of the month. And it’s almost time this year! A federal holiday recognizing and honoring American workers, Labor Day celebrates all the invaluable social and economic contributions laborers have made to the country’s success. The three-day holiday weekend includes boat parades, barbecues, carnivals, fireworks, and other festivities nationwide.

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Eventsforce

AUGUST 24, 2023

The rise of AI, and the challenge of integrating AI into event planning — including the advent of advanced language models like ChatGPT — has been a new-found source of innovation and creativity for the events industry. While these technologies offer solutions to many of the common challenges faced by planners, their use also raises a number of concerns and questions.

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Skiddle

AUGUST 24, 2023

There’s a wealth of experience in the Skiddle team. Whether it’s event promotion, marketing, copywriting or account management, all of our staff have expertise in several areas. With this in mind, we thought we’d consult the Skiddle hivemind for Freshers event tips. If you’re putting on an event for the first time, these insights are for you.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2023

Searcys and its sister brand Benugo, have partnered with The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA). ALVA members consist of over 2,200 iconic locations from gardens and galleries, castles and cathedrals, through to heritage sites and historic houses, hosting over 119 million visitors each year. The aim of the Association is to represent its members to Government, the broader tourism industry, business and media.

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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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Skiddle

AUGUST 24, 2023

The next Bank Holiday is upon us. We’ll be closed on Monday, so here’s our Opening times for Account Support and Customer Support. See the times in the images below. Have a great Bank Holiday. If you’re putting an event on, we hope you see success! Got a question you need an answer to? Give us a call on 03333010301 or ask us a question over on the Skiddle Promoter Twitter account by clicking or tapping on the button below.

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StraussCA

AUGUST 24, 2023

Developing a high-functioning Board is no easy feat for an association, but it can be the difference between a surviving association and a flourishing one. Joan Garry, an internationally recognized champion for the nonprofit sector, is at the forefront of transforming a dysfunctional not-for-profit Board into a high-functioning Board of Directors capable of tasks beyond their wildest dreams.

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SevenEvents

AUGUST 24, 2023

when planning an event, the first few steps in the event planning process is to create a budget. a budget helps you keep control of all incoming and outgoing costs during the event and can also work as a checklist to help stay organised. you may have software to do this online, but the most common way is to set up an event budget in excel. if you are creating your budget on excel it allows for flexibility on modifying the document for your understanding. you can include columns to allow for furt

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Kennedy

AUGUST 24, 2023

Dallas, Texas has a vibrant and diverse art scene that offers a range of artistic expressions, from traditional to contemporary works. The city boasts a rich assortment of art galleries, museums, public art installations, and events that celebrate local and international artists alike. Surprisingly, art graces unexpected corners of the city, inviting exploration and appreciation.

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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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Stova

AUGUST 24, 2023

O rchestrating a successful event involves a delicate balance between creativity and fiscal responsibility. The ability to create memorable experiences while managing costs efficiently is a hallmark of a skilled planner. In this blog, we'll explore essential strategies that event organizers can employ to optimize event budgets and achieve cost-effective planning without compromising on the quality of the event.

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MPI

AUGUST 24, 2023

Toronto is North America’s fourth most populous city, making it Canada’s largest and most visited destination. The city is built on a collection of diverse communities that thrives on economic, innovative and cultural inspiration, and is open to embrace rising talent and opportunities. Find yourself surrounded by towering skyscrapers, artistic alleyways and stunning venues that contribute to the charm of the city, making it an ideal destination for meetings and conferences.

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Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 24, 2023

Meet Lisa Carcaci! As a Meeting Event Manager (MEM) on the Maritz team with many years of experience in the events industry, Lisa is stepping up to lead our Human Trafficking Awareness committee. We asked her to share a few thoughts on why she felt moved to lead this important committee.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 24, 2023

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has released an online toolkit to help customers implement corporate social responsibility as part of their event. Launched as part of MCEC’s new website, the Positive Impact Guide will help event organisers make a difference for both their delegates and the community.

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Special Events

AUGUST 24, 2023

How to stay in the loop when you're on the road

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 24, 2023

The easy-to-use Production Studio for Zoom Events allows event hosts to easily create professional virtual Webinars and Sessions — no production Today Zoom announced two key updates and investments in its Zoom Events portfolio — Production Studio and a Zoom Events hybrid experience including the mobile app for events.

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MPI

AUGUST 24, 2023

Follow this checklist to ensure you’re covering all your bases to recruit reliable volunteers who will support your organization for the long term.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 24, 2023

Hallgruppen install buildings worldwide, are well established & known in seven countries and are now operating across the full UK & Ireland. From a relatively new name here we will quickly emerge as a giant – quite simply we have the best product, commercial terms, people and service.

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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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Event Industry News

AUGUST 24, 2023

Caroline Cronin took her 16 plus years of industry experience to emap in 2021, as head of conferences then head of events.

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