Fri.Apr 28, 2023

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The Circular Economy

EventMB

Skift Take: Flanders is a leader in research and development on circularity. In this conversation, we explore the circular economy with Brecht Putman, senior association manager, North America at VISITFLANDERS and Karl Vrancken, research manager, circular economy at VITO.

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6 Green Practices for Trade Show Organizers

Event Age by Swapcard

Global consciousness toward sustainability has reached an all-time high, but the events industry is very much lagging behind. If the events industry wants to survive, it must adopt greener practices on various fronts.

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What is a Digital Ticket and How Can It be Used for Events?

Event Smart

In today’s age, digital technology is changing the way we do things, and events are no exception. The days of paper tickets and long queues are quickly becoming a thing of the past, as more and more organizers are turning to digital ticketing solutions with event tickets conveniently stored in attendees’ smart devices.

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Smart Meetings Virginia Beach Experience: Lessons in the Future of F2F

Smart Meetings

Let’s face it, people like to do business with people they know. Sharing news, goals, meals and space face-to-face is the fastest way to get to know each other. That is why Smart Meetings gathered top meeting professionals F2F in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for three days this week at Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience Mid-Atlantic to learn about the industry and each other.

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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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Update Your Playbook for Hiring Incentive and Meeting Planning Talent

MeetingsNet

A new study from the Incentive Research Foundation provides useful recommendations for finding applicants and understanding their priorities. With incentive and meeting teams continuing to experience post-pandemic staff shortages, the Incentive Research Foundation went to work to find out more about the challenges of hiring and retaining talent. Its new report looks at potential recruits’ impressions of meeting and incentive careers, their job-selection priorities, and how they’re looking for wo

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What If Trade Show Organizers Were Not Selling Square Meters And Tickets Anymore?

Event Age by Swapcard

I’m Julien Bouvier, the Director of Event Marketing at Swapcard, and I’m here to ask you an important question about the future of trade shows. The title of this post is a dead giveaway but I’ll repeat myself anyway: What if trade show organizers were not selling square meters and tickets anymore? For as long as most of us can remember, trade shows have made money in two ways: selling square meters to exhibitors and tickets to attendees.

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How to Manage Client Expectations Versus Budget

The Planner's Lounge

How many times have you sat down with a new client to discuss their vision and they pull out an elaborate Pinterest board filled with amazing inspiration? They explain all the things they are dreaming of and then tell you their budget. You realize that their dream and financial reality are MILES apart. It is never a fun situation, but common in the life of a wedding planner.

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Taking Care of Your Events So You Can Take Care of Business

Glow Global Events

Our mission statement reflects our commitment to top-quality productions and seamless service As we at Glow Global Events approach our 25 th anniversary, we’ve been reflecting on our journey, our accomplishments, and everything that sets us apart. If we had to sum up the secret to our longevity, we’d look to our mission statement: “Let us take care of your event so you can take care of business”.

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Meeting Profs Travel Report: Air Travel Chaos Looms, Japan Lifts Covid Controls

Smart Meetings

Japan Lifts Covid Controls Japan has announced that it will lift most of its Covid border controls beginning this Saturday. The change was supposed to take place on May 8th but it was expedited due to the Japanese national holiday season which starts this weekend. The government will downgrade Covid to the status of a common infectious disease in May and has also repealed its mask mandates.

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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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Video: Neeve Prendergast on Crisis Communications

The Castle Group

Castle’s Neeve Prendergast answers three questions on Crisis Communications: Why is a crisis communications plan essential? Something we say a lot within our practice is it’s not a matter of if , it’s a matter of when , especially in the age that we live in with social media and a 24-hour news cycle. Everyone has such quick access to information, it’s inevitable that organizations are going to deal with crises.

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Navigating the Funding Options for Your Restaurant

Caterease

The post Navigating the Funding Options for Your Restaurant appeared first on Caterease.

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We’re Not Horsing Around with these Unique Event Venues!

Unique Venues

If you’re an event planner looking for a unique and exciting location to host your next event, look no further than these horse racing-inspired event spaces in Dallas, Baltimore, San Diego, Arcadia, and of course, Louisville. From horse tracks to arenas, you can celebrate the spirit of the most popular horse race all year round. Ride along with us, we’re about to take a closer look at the Lone Star Park in Dallas, TX, and other exciting venues that will transport your guests to Churc

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Last Chance: Submit Your Event Company!

Special Events

Deadline for submission is this Sunday, April 30

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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.