Fri.Feb 17, 2017

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Mental Effort

Velvet Chainsaw

I’ve been in this industry longer than I like to admit, during which time I’ve had the privilege to work side by side with some of the most progressive professionals in the conference business. To my mind, there are two things that separate the good from the great: 1) those who are uber-connected and trusted (not on social media, but rather one-to-one relationships) and 2) those who are committed to life-long learning.

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How Mixed Reality Will Shape The Event Industry

EventMB

Mixed reality blurs the lines between the real and virtual worlds. Those blurred lines will soon be commonplace at events. Are you ready? Lately, it seems like virtual reality has been getting all the press, and rightly so. The last two years have seen the technology advance at an unprecedented rate. With that advancement, naturally, […]. The post How Mixed Reality Will Shape The Event Industry by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Hiring an Event Caterer: 10 Things to Look For When Choosing A Vendor

Social Tables

As a full-service marketing agency, one of the things we know best is events. And as such, we’ve got the hook ups. Whether it’s DJs, bartenders, event staff, venues, talent managers, design teams or anyone else our clients are looking for, we’ve got them all. But when it comes down to it, one of the most crucial elements of any event boils right down to the food.

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6 Immersive Exhibitions that Became Attractions

EventMB

Blame it on virtual reality or the fact that video games are more “realistic” than real life nowadays, but crowds crave the escape into other worlds. They no longer want to just visit an exhibition. They want to be engulfed by it. Here are a few exhibitions that are doing just that. Experiential events are […]. The post 6 Immersive Exhibitions that Became Attractions by Christina Green appeared first on [link].

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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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10 New Venues in Miami/South Florida for Spring Meetings and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new Miami/South Florida eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open.

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Key industry members gather to discuss the MICE strategy of Bulgaria

Event Industry News

In a format of a roundtable discussion, MDs from world-known hotel brands (Best Western, Grand Hotel Sofia, Hilton Sofia, Kempinski Grand Arena Bansko, Marinela Hotel), DMCs (Avatar Tours, Stella Tours) and PCOs (Mercury-97 Ltd, Event Design) gathered together to discuss the MICE strategy of Bulgaria. For the first time, the business thoughts were also supported […].

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Essential Tips for Beginning Event Planners

EventPlanning

Do you want to know the 5 most important tips for event planners? Most likely, you already know what it takes to get started, but before you charge out of the starting gate, here are a few essential tips for beginning event planners that will help you stay the course and enjoy your career as a professional event planner. Deposits and Contracts. Being new to the industry, you may not be aware of the common practice of first requiring a non-refundable retainer for your services.

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Protec’s rapid reaction to inauguration in Al Jubail

Event Industry News

As part of the inauguration ceremony of SADARA and SATORP, Protec provided audio, video, lighting and robotics at the King Abdullah Cultural Centre, Al Jubail in Saudi Arabia. Attended by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and a number of government dignitaries, these celebrated new infrastructure projects by […].

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15 Creative Sponsorship Ideas

Meeting Application

When you want to stand out from the crowd as a brand you need a constant stream of sponsorship ideas that are creative, fun and ahead of the game. Here are 15 more ideas to keep in your back pocket for next time. Event planners need to step up their game from previous sponsorship success so here are 15 more creative sponsorship ideas to see you through.

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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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Eventbase selects Crowd Connected for location analytics

Event Industry News

Partnership between leading mobile app vendor and location intelligence service provider for best-in-class solution. Crowd Connected Ltd (www.crowdconnected.com) has been selected by Eventbase Technology Inc. (www.eventbase.com), the leading app platform for premium events, to provide location analytics services for Eventbase’s customers. Eventbase works with some of the biggest brands in the world and half of […].

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3 Unpredictable Group Dining Experiences

Connect Your Meetings

Say hello to three unconventional group dining experiences that build camaraderie and get creative juices flowing. After all, mundane cooking demonstrations are a thing of the past. Trust us: These are anything but humdrum. Ice Ice Baby. Attendees often break bread together, but what about ice? TeamBonding , a teambuilding company originally based in Boston, sets up shop for groups of up to 250 guests at venues throughout North America.

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Ground-Guards’ innovative MaxiTrack mat proves that plastic is fantastic

Event Industry News

New ground protection system now available to purchase, hire and rent-to-buy. Ground-Guards Ltd – leading ground protection innovators for the event management industry – has developed a revolutionary new plastic mat system called MaxiTrack, which is turning the ground protection industry on its head. MaxiTrack is a super strong, environmentally friendly ground mat that is […].

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10 Best Ideas of the Week: a Paper Airplane Arch, 'Big Little Lies'-Inspired Centerpieces, a Neon Interactive Telephone Booth

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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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Building Six at The O2 to host Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day 2017

Event Industry News

Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day will this year be broadcast live from Building Six at The O2. Taking place on Friday 24 March 2017, Building Six will be transformed into Red Nose Day’s Comedy Superclub and will see comic favourites including Sir Lenny Henry, Joe Lycett, Miranda Hart, Jonathan Ross and French & Saunders present […]. The post Building Six at The O2 to host Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day 2017 appeared first on Event Industry News.

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5 Dos and 5 Don’ts of Event Social Media Use

SmartMeetings

Daily and event social media strategies are two different breeds. Accordingly, they should be treated as separate processes to maximize the success of both. Here are some fundamental but crucial guidelines for optimizing an event’s social media strategy. . Do: Know Your Audience. Understanding your audience will always be the best way to reach them.

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10 New Venues in Miami/South Florida for Spring Meetings and Events

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National Parks: A Natural Choice for Meetings

SmartMeetings

A national park adventure doesn’t always require an epic trek. There are a number of options within easy driving distance of major meeting cities. Wow your group by using America’s backyard as an awe-inspiring backdrop for your next meeting or offsite event. Shenandoah National Park. Billed as ‘an eastern park in the western tradition,’ Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park lies approximately 75 miles from Washington, D.C., and is also easily accessible from Baltimore, Maryland, and Arlington and

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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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10 New Venues in Miami/South Florida for Spring Meetings and Events

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6 Tips to Grow Sales Pipeline [Demand Generation Guide]

Certain

How to Accelerate Sales and Grow Sales Pipeline from In-Person Events. Ask a demand generation specialist about marketing tactics that will grow sales pipeline and these days they’ll likely say “events.” While events have always been an integral tool in a demand generation arsenal, they’re increasing in importance. Of course, events are swiftly becoming the go-to-tactic for digital marketers in every industry, but demand generation professionals now indisputably rank them as the most effe

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How to Run a Successful Webinar from Beginning to End

Marketo Events

Webinar programs are important in any marketing mix for several reasons. They provide a convenient forum for your company to establish itself as a thought leader in your space and help develop your brand voice. But more than that, webinars can be significant (and inexpensive) revenue drivers for your business. Because they can be fairly time-consuming, you need to be thoughtful as you plan and execute your webinars.

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The anatomy of Eventbase events

Eventbase

February 17, 2017 - Over the past couple of years Eventbase has witnessed tremendous growth. We are continuing to make strides in the mobile event technology space and are proud to say we work with half of the world’s 20 biggest technology companies. This infographic, comparing data from 2015 and 2016, demonstrates the growth and progress we’ve made over the last couple of years.

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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.