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5 Ways You Can use Live Polls at Your Next Event

Quickmobile

It’s becoming more important for attendees to feel like they are involved in an event, rather than just an audience. They want to be active participants and have a say in how the event will go. Using live polls is a great way to achieve this by engaging attendees and asking for their valuable feedback. Below are 5 ways you can use live polls at your next event: 1.

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Wow Your Attendees With These Simple AV Trends

EventMB

AV creates a memorable experience. With lackluster AV services, your event might seem to be missing something. But how do you incorporate AV without breaking the bank and ruining your budget? What parts are worth the splurge? There are a lot of options so here’s how to make the most of them. Attendees expect an […]. The post Wow Your Attendees With These Simple AV Trends by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Stay Legal: Essential Data Protection Know-How For Event Organisers

Eventbrite UK

Is 25 May 2018 marked off in your diary? It should be. It’s the day new data protection legislation comes into force and it affects all event organisers. The post Stay Legal: Essential Data Protection Know-How For Event Organisers appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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The Keys to Launching a Successful Conference Ambassador Program

EventMB

If you want to reach a wider audience and be more believable in your marketing, there are few ways that are more effective than launching a brand ambassador program. But how do you do it and who makes a good conference ambassador? Want to know a little secret that drives all event planners crazy? They […]. The post The Keys to Launching a Successful Conference Ambassador Program by EventMB Team 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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How to Incorporate a Cohesive Event Theme in 8 Easy Steps

Social Tables

Any event held in a one-of-a-kind venue with delicious catering will be appreciated. However, events can be so much more than that. Weaving in a meaningful event theme is an effective way to deliver a message. Here are eight easy steps to incorporate a cohesive theme into an event. Weaving in a meaningful event theme is an effective way to deliver a message.

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10 Tips for Effective Email Communication in the Event Planning Process

Social Tables

As planners, we live and die by our email inboxes. The irony is, even with so many productivity tools for every task out there, collaboration in event planning still involves email communication. We’re touching base with everyone including our teams, clients, venue managers, and vendors. To properly leverage this powerful medium and turn it into the potent collaboration channel it is, effective email communication is key.

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The Belfry crowned England’s Leading Conference Hotel & Resort

Event Industry News

The Belfry Hotel & Resort has been named England’s Leading Conference Hotel & England’s Leading Resort at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony which took place on 30th September in St. Petersburg, Russia. Recognised as ‘the Oscars’ of the world’s travel industry, the WTA’s acknowledge winners that truly set the benchmark for the rest […].

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What Will the Future of Lodging Look Like?

PCMA Convene

We talked to A.J. Singh, Ph.D., professor at Michigan State University’s School of Hospitality Business, about how the lodging sector performed in 2017, what he expects for 2018, and the one trend business event organizers should keep an eye on: . Did anything surprise you about the lodging sector’s performance in 2017? The main surprise was the resiliency of performance of the sector.

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Research finds friends and family more influential than influencers

Event Industry News

Survey from Because explores the shifting sphere of influence and the role of experience Friends and family are on average four to five times more likely to influence people’s brand purchases than famous ‘influencers’, according to new research from creative experiences agency Because. – 91% of surveyed UK consumers want to experience a new product […].

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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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How to Get Event Feedback Without Being Boring

SmartMeetings

Let’s be honest about one thing: old school surveys are boring. Often event attendees won’t do them because they feel it is wasted time out of their day. So how do you measure your success without losing your audience’s focus? Here are some creative strategies you can use to make feedback fun again. Make It Interactive. These days, almost everyone has a smartphone, which makes it easy to utilize technology to connect in a meaningful way.

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Inaugural Cvent CONNECT Europe urges attendees to harness the power of technology to drive event ROI

Event Industry News

Hundreds of UK and European event professionals gathered in London to learn about cutting-edge technology and best practices that will drive meetings and events success Event planners across the UK and Europe should harness the power of technology to become more strategic and make their meetings and events more measurable to prove ROI. This was the dominant […].

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6 Striking Bowling Alleys for Events

SmartMeetings

Bowling lanes serve as a great venue for a company holiday party or a night out on the town during a conference. At IMEX 2017 in Las Vegas , SITE Nite North America was held at Brooklyn Bowl on The Linq’s promenade. Many facilities have the capability to project your event’s or brand’s logo or messaging on screens at the end of each lane. Get your head out of the gutter, spare no expense and roll a strike of a party.

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Hotelympia 2018: Bold new direction for the industry’s leading hospitality event

Event Industry News

A new organising team at Fresh Montgomery is set to reinvigorate the UK’s leading hospitality event – Hotelympia (March 5-8, ExCeL London) – with the introduction of four new, exciting and contemporary shows, united under one roof, as part of a fresh new identity. In modernising its approach, a revitalised Hotelympia will reaffirm its position […].

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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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Top 5 Cities on the Vegan Bandwagon

SmartMeetings

Ever since Netflix released the documentary What the Health? last March, more and more people have been jumping on the vegan bandwagon. This diet’s defining rule is that all animal products are prohibited—which makes it a challenging regimen to follow. Yet according to a report entitled “Top Trends in Prepared Foods in 2017” compiled by research firm Global Data, American consumers who identify with the diet now make up six percent of the population.

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NOEA announce convention keynote speaker from ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2017

Event Industry News

The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) has confirmed Paul Smith, Director of City & Spectator Experience from the Global Events team at the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB), as the keynote speaker for its annual Convention, 22nd November 17. As part of organisational leadership for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, earlier this summer, […].

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What Will the Future of Lodging Look Like?

PCMA Convene

We talked to A.J. Singh, Ph.D., professor at Michigan State University’s School of Hospitality Business, about how the lodging sector performed in 2017, what he expects for 2018, and the one trend business event organizers should keep an eye on: . Did anything surprise you about the lodging sector’s performance in 2017? The main surprise was the resiliency of performance of the sector.

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Brand new back-to-back future releases from Current RMS

Event Industry News

Current RMS users are celebrating the release of two brand new features – Global Check-in and Discussion Templates. Both features enrich different areas of Current RMS, appealing to both the warehouse and office, proving that Current RMS is a solution the whole business can get behind. Global Check-in allows users to check-in assets across multiple […].

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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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Regional Workshop Registration Software Testimonial

Regpack

Cindy Thompson and the CREW Planning Team havea been using Regpack now for 2 years. They host an annual 1-day workshop event for around 1,000 people with hundreds of workshops to choose from. When Cindy and her team first discovered Regpack, after using another event registration software that didn’t meet their needs, she figured it was probably too good to be true.

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EHA strengthens position as the leading association for event hirers

Event Industry News

The EHA intends to further strengthen its position as the leading association for event hirers at this year’s Showman’s Show and raise the profile of its SafeHire certification at the same time. Complementing its usual stand within the Exhibition Hall where the EHA is well known for showcasing its wide range of products and services […]. The post EHA strengthens position as the leading association for event hirers appeared first on Event Industry News.

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SafeHire certification at the Showman’s Show

Event Industry News

The EHA will be raising the profile of its SafeHire certification at the Showman’s Show 2017 with a dedicated stand on Avenue D. The additional space will provide the perfect platform to promote the numerous benefits of SafeHire certification to all event industry stakeholders. SafeHire is a BSI private standard created by and written for […].

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