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Humanity’s problem is a meeting problem

Conferences that Work

In 2009, the biologist E.O. Wilson described what he saw as humanity’s real problem. I think it’s also a meeting problem: “The real problem of humanity is the following: we have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and god-like technology.” — E. O. Wilson , debate at the Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cambridge, Mass., 9 September 2009.

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8 Tips to Overcome the Pitfalls of Networking Virtually

EventMB

Virtual events have the potential to reach much larger audiences, but can they deliver on the promise of remote networking opportunities? We cover eight strategies for better networking at virtual events. If there’s one consensus around virtual events, it’s that they’re great for delivering educational content, but fall short when it comes to networking.

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Events bouncing back at the Yorkshire Event Centre

Event Industry News

Events are bouncing back at the Yorkshire Event Centre with a number of new signings – all coming to Harrogate for the first time. The Great Taste Golden Fork Reception will be held at the YEC this month; the first time it has ever been held outside London. All Great Taste 3-star award-winning products have been re-judged to find this year’s regional Golden Fork Trophy winners and the Great Taste Supreme Champion 2021.

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Stepping Up The Game: Here’s Why You Need To Look Better On Camera

Endless Events

It’s been 18 months since many event profs first encountered Zoom. Back then, turning on the laptop camera and joining the call was already considered a huge success in itself. But as time went by, the standards for virtual event production started rising. Presenters and team members alike learned how to look better on camera. Event technology masters, such as our hosts, Will and Brandt, gave out advice on the best virtual speaker gear.

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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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5 Tips to Implement Sponsorship for Virtual and Hybrid Events

b2match

Hybrid and virtual event sponsorship is mutually beneficial for organizers and sponsors. For organizers, it offsets costs, which is crucial. Hybrid and virtual events are great formats for organizers to maximize their event sponsorship offers. The online aspect of hybrid events and virtual events extends the attendee reach and broadens the range of offers.

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5 Tips for Finishing Strong from Top Keynoters

Smart Meetings

After the wild ride meeting professionals have been on for the last year, the last thing you probably want to think about is buckling up for another spin around the sun, but now is the time to set yourself up for success in 2022—a year many are predicting will be a banner 365 days for meetings and conventions. To make the journey a little smoother, we asked some of the top-rated speakers from our Smart Meetings Experiences over the last year to share the one thing you should do right now to posi

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Five Ways to Nurture a Dedicated Brand Community

Event Marketer

When Wisconsin Cheese made the decision to activate at this year’s virtual SXSW festival, members of its brand community, Cheeselandia, were the first to know. As brand VIPs, they’re given special access to all kinds of events, promotions and products in return for their fervent devotion. But Cheeselandia isn’t a rewards program or a pay-to-play subscription model.

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Ignite the LIght

Special Events

The Closing Night Celebration, held at the Miami Beach Convention Center during The Special Event, brought the events industry together for a night of celebration

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Destination Celebration Brings Meeting Professionals Together in Nation’s Capital

Smart Meetings

Destination Celebration at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center brought together Destinations International and PCMA members last week to celebrate partnerships being formed by meeting professionals everywhere. The first such collaboration occurred almost two years ago—as a trade show that wrapped up just weeks before the country shut down.

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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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Smyle brings virtual element to legendary Wella Professional TrendVision Awards for the first time

Event Industry News

Creative agency Smyle has created the first ever hybrid edition of the legendary Wella Professionals TrendVision Awards UK & Ireland Finals ceremony, which takes place today at the Roundhouse in London – and, of course, online. Known as the hairdressing industry’s most prestigious prizes, Wella’s TrendVision Awards has a theme this year of ‘Finally back together’.

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New and Renovated: Waterfront Meets

Smart Meetings

Balboa Bay Resort , Newport Beach, California. This Newport Beach property offers 32,000 sq. ft. of event space that provides views of gorgeous waterfront. The latest addition, Lighthouse Room, features La Cantina, with folding doors that open up to a private reception area with firepits, Adirondack chairs and bountiful views. A full buyout of the full 159-room hotel is also an option.

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2021 It List: Meet a Group of Agency Leaders Propelling the Industry Forward

Event Marketer

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP. In our exclusive Q&As, leader marketers talk shop on en vogue industry tactics, company wins and navigating a disrupted event marketing landscape. Enter. Inspira. JJ|LA. IMAGINATION AT WORK. Pore over shining examples of events and activations that showcase the depth and breadth of the work the industry’s top shops are producing.

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TWO FEET ON THE FLOOR – A story of managing mental health in the Hospitality Industry

Event Industry News

To mark World Mental Health Awareness Day, Spencer Graydon – Chief Executive of Imago Venues – tells his story of learning to manage his mental health amidst the pressures of management within the Hospitality Industry. Two feet on the floor – this is what I tell myself to do most mornings. Sometimes I don’t have to, sometimes I can’t.

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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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Live from Chicago: Inside the 19th Annual Experiential Marketing Summit

Event Marketer

After nearly 18 months, the industry gathers in-person to gain insights into a new chapter of events. Cautious optimism. A new lease on data. Technology as an equalizer. Smaller and regional. These were among the key themes that emerged during the 19 th annual Experiential Marketing Summit, Oct. 5-7, at McCormick Place in Chicago. The “family reunion,” in-person for the first time since the 2019 event, offered education, discussion forums, networking experiences, a Hall of Ideas featuring soluti

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Shindig

Event Industry News

Shindig is a complete turnkey solution for online video chat events. It enables a host to give a video conference , presentation, interview, panel discussion or media event in front of an online audience of thousands. Hosts can share the stage for face-to-face interactions with audience members before the entire gathering or sidebar with participants privately.

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5 Tips to Implement Sponsorship for Virtual and Hybrid Events

b2match

Hybrid and virtual event sponsorship is mutually beneficial for organizers and sponsors. For organizers, it offsets costs, which is crucial. Hybrid and virtual events are great formats for organizers to maximize their event sponsorship offers. The online aspect of hybrid events and virtual events extends the attendee reach and broadens the range of offers.

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The road to the events industry recovery: Lessons learnt from the Eurovision Song Contest

The MICE

After a one-year postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) took place in Rotterdam in May 2021. Hosting an event of such big scale during a pandemic requires high levels of collaboration, creativity, resilience and innovation. On 28 September, Rotterdam Partners shared how they did it with their global audience during the third Rotterdam Experiment hybrid event, as well as the lessons learned from being the host city of the 65th edition of the ESC.

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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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Going, Going, Gone! Pylon One Limited Win the Lot!

Event Industry News

Pylon One Limited, are thrilled to announce that they have been awarded the contract to design, build and provide support to Bonhams, the international auction house, for all off-site UK and European Motoring (motorcar and motorcycle) sales. This multiyear contract is effective immediately until the end of 2024. Pylon One have provided Bonhams Motoring with communications infrastructures across the UK and throughout Europe since 2015 and the new contract takes the support across all Bonhams off

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How To Use Instagram Stories: Growth Secrets For Creative Businesses & Artists

Retro Events & Marketing

Ever wondered how you can use Instagram Stories as a a creative business? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Instagram Stories currently has over 400 million daily users and if that statistic doesn’t knock your socks off, I don’t know what will. How To Use Instagram Stories: A Step-By-Step Guide For Small Businesses And Creatives That being said, there is a lot of opportunity with Instagram Stories to reach out to your ideal customers and encourage them to visit your studio, come to your work

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Sports Tours International partner with Raccoon Events

Event Industry News

Sports Tours International has partnered with Raccoon Events as the official tour operator for its flagship event The National Running Show at Birmingham’s NEC, plus The Run Show Los Angeles and The National Outdoor Expo in 2022. Founded nearly 50 years ago Sports Tours International is the UK’s leading mass participation travel operator. The Manchester based team specialise in taking runners, cyclists and triathletes to leading events around the world, including the world famous TCS New York Ci

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How to do SEO on blog posts in Squarespace to get more bookings for your creative business

Retro Events & Marketing

Is it time to get more eyes on your offerings and more booking for your creative or wellness business? Blogging is a fabulous way to do this, but to get the full benefits you need to use Squarespace SEO settings and functions. And of course, make sure you create high value blog posts on topics that your ideal client may be searching for (in relation to what you offer).

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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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New show launches to bring together home making enthusiasts

Event Industry News

Taking place at ExCeL, London on 8th & 9th October 2022, the Clean & Tidy Home Show is an inclusive and accessible alternative to existing events where home owning and interior design take precedence. If you’re looking for the latest cleaning hacks, preparing for your first baby, planning a full-home declutter, hoping to organise a chaotic garage, wanting a day out or considering becoming a home organiser yourself, this show has it all.

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5 Tips for In-Person Event Success in 2021 (and Beyond)

Event Leadership Institute

ELI PARTNER CONTENT. In 2020, the events industry was turned upside down as COVID-19 spread around the world and in-person events were put on hold indefinitely. Amidst great uncertainty in the industry, event professionals took their events to the virtual stage. In true form, event planners faced this challenge with grit and determination. They pivoted their in-person event plans and learned the ins and outs of virtual event planning, how to navigate virtual event platforms, and so much more.

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FFAIR partners with Event Tech Live

Event Industry News

Exhibition software specialist FFAIR has partnered with Event Tech Live UK & Europe 2021 and will provide game-changing platforms for suppliers and exhibitors. CEO/chief product officer, Adam Jones, has considerable history with Event Tech Live, exhibiting there while running Showplans, from 2015, and subsequently as director of Freeman’s digital division.

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The Mermaid London To Light Up Christmas 2021

Prestige Events Magazine

After a year that saw many events postponed, UEFA Euro 2020, the Olympics and even Christmas, The Mermaid London has bought back the festivities with its 2021 Christmas theme of ‘City Lights’. The City Lights theme will dazzle and impress event bookers and guests with spectacular lighting showcasing London’s iconic city lights. The theme will encompass every corner of the venue’s River Rooms, which includes the Upper River Room, Lower River Room and Queenhithe, and is available for parties from

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Download 7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement

Download "7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement" eBook and write winning event emails right away! Relying on decades of social science research and cutting edge behavioral data, SpotMe shows you their science-based methods for creating wildly successful event-marketing email campaigns for almost any situation. SpotMe is the event management platform for B2B marketers.

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Reopening roadmap for regional business events reaffirmed by ASEAN and Global Exhibitions leaders in Singapore

Event Industry News

A reopening roadmap for the region’s business events industry has been charted and reaffirmed by ASEAN leaders and Global Exhibitions Organisers, who met faceto-face at the Joint Leadership Summit (JLS) of AEO / SACEOS / SISO / UFI – Singapore at the Fullerton Hotel on 5-7 October 2021. As Southeast Asia continues its reopening journey, there has never been a greater need for clear steps in bringing back the core purpose and value of exhibitions as vital economic drivers and a sustainable

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Creative Ways to Connect Remote & In-Person Audiences

Hubb

We put on our thinking caps and tried to come up with ways to bring remote and in-person attendees together during an event. When the pandemic turned our industry on its ear, we focused on engaging attendees in a virtual setting. And just when it seemed like relative in-person normalcy was on the near horizon, hopes were dashed over the summer. We’re now in an uncertain environment where almost every event will feature both on-site and virtual components.

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Latest news and events from Oatlands Park Hotel

Prestige Events Magazine

Halloween Afternoon Tea. Oatlands Park Hotel’s frightfully good Halloween Afternoon Tea returns to the Mulberry Restaurant this October half-term. There’s plenty of devilish delights to enjoy including skilfully prepared sandwiches, warm scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream, as well as Halloween themed cakes and pastries, created by their talented pastry chef.

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