Thu.Sep 28, 2023

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Membership Directory: Why Your Organization Needs One & How to Create One

Eventmobi

A membership directory is the #1 way to accomplish what your association does best: keep your members connected to one another and you. In this article, we’ll touch on what a member directory is, how it can help your association, what type of information should you include in a membership directory, how you can create one, and several platform options for you to choose from.

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How Polarization is Impacting Business Events

EventMB

Skift Take: Destination leaders from Orlando, Baltimore, and New Orleans sat down to discuss the challenges of attracting events in the face of a polarizing political atmosphere and how to ignite change through education and positive conversation.

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Michael and Hiwot’s Timeless Heritage Wedding at Paramount Event Space

EventSource

We always love featuring blended weddings. With the help of their wedding planner Weddings with Nia , Hiwot and Michael’s worked tirelessly for over a year to create an unforgettable day that beautifully combined both their Ethiopian and Sri Lanken Tamil heritage. Every detail was carefully considered to highlight their heritage. From the customized ring box to the intricate bridal veil with their names and wedding date in Ge’ez script.

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Maritz CEO Focused on AI and Recruiting as Brand Consolidates

EventMB

Skift Take: Maritz Holdings president and CEO David Peckinpaugh shared plans to streamline the company under one brand while rebuilding its workforce and implementing AI at the inaugural Skift Meetings Forum.

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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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Wrangling Better Meetings in Tucson

Smart Meetings

Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience focused on setting and reaching event goals When some of the most productive meeting professionals in the world meet in majestic The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson for three days of education, inspiration and networking, the experience has to be over the top. “We are going to have fun and get work done,” Smart Meetings founder and CEO Marin Bright promised in her kick-off this week and she delivered.

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Want to Unlock Your Events’ Full Potential? Use Your Data

MeetingsNet

An event-data scientist makes the case for moving away from self-reported post-event surveys and towards analysis of audience behaviors. It’s a core tenet in the event organizer’s playbook: The better you understand your attendees, the better you can cater to them and the better your chances of having them return to your conference year after year. Yet far too often, the chief instrument for gathering event data is the post-event survey.

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Wellness Hacks: Deep Relaxation Trends

Smart Meetings

From flamingo yoga and CBD massages to IV therapies, spas offer more than a rub down Incorporating wellness into your programs may be as easy as leaning on the resources at your hotel partner’s spa. Many include innovative treatments and relaxing options that will help everyone breathe and focus. We asked the experts at three properties to share trends in wellness activations they are seeing in 2023.

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Enhancing Website Marketing Strategies for Associations in 2024

StraussCA

A strong association website is a dynamic one, evolving to meet the ever-changing needs and expectations of its key stakeholders. Having a strong online presence is vital for an association to thrive and grow. In the fall, and in preparation for the New Year, it is ideal for the association’s marketing communications (marcom) team to come together to review the current website to strategize on ways to elevate it for the upcoming year.

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New Informa Tech training programme to address AI skills gap in UK business

Event Industry News

Informa Tech today announced the launch of an AI training programme designed to place UK businesses at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence and ultimately position the country as a global leader in the field.

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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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A New Event-Design Blueprint for Attendee Engagement

Special Events

Six principles to drive innovation in event experiences over the next several years

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CEIR contracts with Oxford Economics, Tourism Economics Division for monitoring and forecasting B2B exhibition performance

Event Industry News

The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) has teamed up with Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics Company as its consulting partner for exhibition industry performance-related research. Effective 1 October 2023, Oxford Economics will take on the role of tracking and analyzing U.S. business-to-business (B2B) exhibition performance.

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Compass UOL Partners with the Extraordinary Women in Tech Global Conference 2023

Exhibitor Magazine

SAN FRANCISCO - Compass UOL today announced it has partnered with the Extraordinary Women in Technology (EWiT) Global Conference 2023, the industry's.

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Eventscase Monthly News Round-Up September 2023

Eventscase Blog

We always imagined that the remaining months of 2023 would be full of events, launches, trade fairs and many other commitments. But when September arrived, we suddenly realised that things were busier than expected. Take a seat and accompany us in this journey as we recap the month that was. EVENT TECH HUB Something that was conceptualised and launched in record speed, Event Tech Hub is our joint venture with Padcelona, a technology agency from Barcelona.

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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 brand activations at music festivals in the UK in 2023

Skiddle

A brand activation involves two brands coming together to create something that builds awareness and generates customer interest. Think of it as an exchange between two parties. A drinks brand, for example, likely couldn’t replicate the cultural capital that a music festival has, but it can use some of its resources to help the festival and appeal to the people who attend year after year.

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GREEN & FORTUNE CELEBRATES 15TH ANNIVERSARY

Prestige Events Magazine

October 2023 marks the fifteenth anniversary of award-winning hospitality operator Green & Fortune. The company has been delivering events and retail catering since its inception in 2008 and has now grown to 4 venues with a team of 240 people to support. To celebrate the milestone birthday; Green & Fortune has scheduled October 2023 as a month of celebrations across the business: Event organisers offers: New bookings that are made throughout the month of October ‘23 at Kings Place Events

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manchester central convention complex

SevenEvents

manchester central convention complex is a world-renowned conference and exhibition centre located in the heart of manchester. originally known as the manchester central railway station, the complex was transformed into an event venue in 1982, and has since hosted a wide range of national and international events, conferences, and exhibitions. the complex has kept a lot of the original railway station details making it a bit different from your normal exhibition space. the venue boasts an impres

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The 2023 Annual Event Industry Salary Survey extends deadline to 4th October

Event Industry News

The Annual Events Industry Salary Survey 2023 has announced a deadline extension to the 4th October 2023. The annual survey and white paper are produced by You Search & Select, in association with Cvent, DRPG and You Exclusive and is supported by the MIA.

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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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Avoiding a Summer Sales Slump with Lead Management: Insights and Strategies

MLeads

Summer is a time for relaxation and fun in the sun, but for many businesses, it can also be a season of stagnation and decline in sales, a phenomenon often known as the “summer sales slump.” Is your business falling victim to the summer sales dip? Fear not! By leveraging effective lead management strategies, you can keep your sales sizzling all summer long.

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Audience Engagement: How to create ways to enhance attendee engagement during in person events

Event Industry News

Formerly head of events at Founders Forum Group, Jesse Peterkin took his background in high-end hospitality and international events to immersive specialist This is Beyond, where he’s head of operations, in September 2023.

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10 Unique Wedding Cake Table Ideas  

Milestone Events Group

The wedding cake is undoubtedly the sweet centerpiece of any wedding reception, and how you display your wedding cake table can be just as important as how it tastes. One of the most creative and exciting elements of the wedding decor is the cake table. It’s the focal point where you and your guests will gather to admire, photograph, and of course, indulge in a delectable slice of cake.

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Not Your Every Day

Event Industry News

Event furniture hire with a difference. We’re a passionate bunch with a huge determination to offer our clients something unique. We love all things furniture and only ever stock pieces that we feel will be a true asset to your events, conferences, exhibitions and TV productions.

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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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How Much Does a Live Band Cost for a Wedding in California? 

Milestone Events Group

When it comes to planning a wedding in California, one of the most critical decisions you’ll make is choosing the entertainment. While many couples opt for a DJ, there’s a certain charm and energy that a live band can bring to your special day. But before you start envisioning the dance floor packed with guests grooving to live music, you may wonder, “How much does a live band cost for a wedding in California?

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Organisers announce big anniversary agenda for 10th Event Tech Live

Event Industry News

Featuring representatives from LinkedIn, Informa, George P Johnson and the NHS Confederation, the 10th edition of Event Tech Live (ETL) promises the mix of credibility and cachet visitors and exhibitors have come to expect.

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LIZ WHITTAKER “Contenido creado para atraer”

MPI

During her IBTM Americas session on Sept. 13, Liz Whittaker, vice president of creative services for Encore, shared her vision on graphic design and the importance of organizing, prioritizing and promoting the retention of the messages we want to convey to our audience.

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Guarding Your Events: 5 Overlooked Cybersecurity & Threats for Event Planners

Canadian Special Events

In the world of event planning, where attention to detail is key, cybersecurity and data privacy often take a back seat and can expose event planners and their clients to significant threats. Here are the top five often-neglected threats that every event planner should be aware of: 1. Weak Wi-Fi Security : If you rely on your venue’s public Wi-Fi, you could be putting your event at risk.

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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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Oso Trava: un innovador que nos invita a romper con lo normal

MPI

Oso Trava, a speaker at IBTM Americas on Sept. 14, believes that the more we broaden our field of vision, the more we can identify and change the mental models that limit us.

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ICC Birmingham invests over £3 million in technology infrastructure

Event Industry News

ICC Birmingham has announced an investment in its technological infrastructure following a review of feedback from clients and delegates.

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IBTM Américas: Fuerte presencia de MPI in situ

MPI

MPI Latin America Advisory Council member Alfonso Ibarra discusses sustainability, the strength of Latin America as a meeting destination and how MPI leaders in Latin America are brought a strong presence to IBTM Americas.