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The Top 20 Event Check-in Software Options for 2024

Eventmobi

For event planners and organizers, reliable event check-in software can mean the difference between excited and frustrated attendees. The right tool not only streamlines the registration process but also ensures a smooth, professional experience for attendees from the get-go. However, with so many options on the market, identifying the best event check-in software for your conference attendance tracking can be quite a task.

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The Clintons and Mayim Bialik — PCMA Doesn’t Shy Away From Controversial Speakers 

EventMB

Skift Take: President Bill Clinton, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, and actress Mayim Bialik were all keynote speakers at PCMA Convening Leaders 2024. Were these controversial choices worth the risk?

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Meme-ingful connections: Amplify your marketing with memes.

Expo Pass

It’s time to add some meme-ing to our event marketing! The internet age has produced some fun marketing strategies , but there’s nothing like memes. These viral sensations have become a new mode of communication, like inside jokes for whole communities. Given their virality, they are perfect for event marketing. Okay, but what is a meme? It’s usually a photo or gif combined with text that creates a new meaning (or meme-ing) from the combination.

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EventSource’s List of 2024 GTA Open Houses and Wedding Shows

EventSource

We’re thrilled to bring you the latest roundup of wedding shows and open houses across the GTA. Whether you’re in the early stages of wedding planning , on the hunt for the perfect wedding venue , or looking to seek out those final touches, these events are not to be missed! To help you find exactly what you’re looking for, we’re diligently updating the below comprehensive list of the all 2024 wedding shows and open houses happening throughout the GTA.

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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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Integrating child safeguarding into event risk assessment

Event Industry News

Written by Thomas Stead, Owner of X2Consult – Safeguarding and Child Protection. In the dynamic and ever-changing landscape of event management, a crucial aspect often overlooked is child safeguarding.

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Survey: Fortune 1000 Exhibit Budgets are Up, But so are Costs

Event Marketer

The reality of hard cost increases, surging labor pay and revised partner rate cards? Two-thirds of corporate exhibitors (66 percent) expect the cost of exhibiting to impact what shows they exhibit at and how big of a footprint they activate this year, according to the 2024 EDPA Industry Insights survey fielded by Event Marketer and Access TCA. Four call-outs from the dataset: 2024 Budgets Up… Sort Of.

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Get to Know… Toben and Elana Kochman of TOBEN Food by Design

EventSource

The Basics Name: Toben Kochman and Elana Kochman Company: TOBEN Food by Design Years in Business: 18 So how’d you both get started? Toben: I started cooking at age 18 at a small pizzeria. I loved the energy of the professional kitchen and have continued cooking ever since. I worked in a number of different restaurants before starting a small dinner party/catering business with my incredible sister Elana.

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FIXR releases Event Industry Trends Report 2024

Event Industry News

FIXR surveyed 5,000 event organisers and attendees to learn about their 2023 experiences and reflections, and predictions for 2024. Four significant trends emerged, alongside some interesting observations from organisers and attendees about themselves, the shape of the industry, and the innovations that have most impressed them across the past 12 months.

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How split payment options could boost your festival ticket revenue in 2024

Skiddle

Social media, a great ticket provider and different marketing techniques are all helpful tools when you’re promoting a festival. We’ve covered those in the past, and today, we’re going to look at something else that can help drive sales. Split payment methods. They’re popular in the E-Commerce world. For example, how many times have you heard a friend say they bought their latest pair of trainers through Klarna?

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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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Royal Armouries Leeds chosen to host UKREiiF 21 – 23 May 2024

Event Industry News

Fighting off fierce competition from Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool, the Royal Armouries in Leeds has once again been selected to host the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in May 2024. Formed in 2022, UKREiiF has quickly become the UK’s leading platform in the regeneration, development and property sectors.

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New Whitepaper! Artificial Intelligence and Events: Insights, Trends and Best Practices

Eventscase Blog

In the ever-evolving landscape of the events industry, technological advances have played a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing the overall experience for both organisers and attendees. Among these technological innovations, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands out as a transformative force that offers unprecedented possibilities to redefine the way events are planned, executed and experienced.

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Independent venues, hybrid events and inclusivity among top priorities for event planners in 2024

Event Industry News

New research conducted by Athena, the Art Deco events venue in Leicester, has revealed event planners’ top priorities for 2024. The results revealed the five key issues for planners this year will be a greater interest in independent venues, hybrid events, inclusivity, accessibility, and sustainability.

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ICC Wales and The Celtic Collection Join Forces with isla to Lead the Way to Green Events

Prestige Events Magazine

ICC Wales and The Celtic Collection have joined independent industry body, isla , as a venue member, cementing the portfolio’s commitment to being environmentally responsible and continuing to develop an environmentally sustainable business. As a member of isla the portfolio will have access to sector-specific action groups which provide a voice for members to help drive change within the industry, policy and planning templates, and a progression pathway review and action plan with three bespoke

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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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N2O sets sail with P&O Cruises experiential account win

Event Industry News

Multi-award-winning creative brand experience agency N2O has won a five-way pitch to be announced as the rostered experiential agency for P&O Cruises in 2024. The agency will bring to life the brand’s tagline, Holiday Like Never Before, through a series of immersive experiences from this month, focused on brand awareness and lead generation.

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Hospitality Rocks Raises £35,500 For Industry Charities

Prestige Events Magazine

Hospitality Rocks made a triumphant return on Friday, January 12, 2024, in a stunning ‘Carnivale’ themed extravaganza, with over 2,000 enthusiastic hospitality professionals in attendance, the sold-out event took place at Smart Group’s flagship venue, Evolution London. In the face of escalating challenges confronting the hospitality sector, ranging from rail strikes to the cost-of-living crisis, staff shortages, and surging costs of produce and energy, Hospitality Rocks exceeded expe

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Manchester Central announces departures of Chief Executive, Shaun Hinds

Event Industry News

Manchester Central has formally announced that Shaun Hinds will be stepping down from his role as Chief Executive in June 2024 following seven years in the post.

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Getting Started with an Inflatables Rental Business

Ins'Tent

Back to Inflatables Hub Running an inflatable rental business can be a lucrative option for entrepreneurs looking to get into a high-demand business. There are numerous events that can benefit from renting inflatables, such as inflatable slides, bounce houses, inflatable games, and even inflatable movie screens. Inflatables make a great addition to children’s birthday parties, school events, church events, fundraisers, community events, and so much more.

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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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Guide To Identifying Competition: Research And Analyze Your Catering Competitors

Caterease

Are you struggling to stand out in the catering industry? It’s time to look closely at your competitors and learn from them. While it’s paramount to understand and appreciate your unique selling points, analyzing your competition can help you discover new ideas, spot gaps in the market, and improve your overall business strategy.

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THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL HALLS INVESTS IN EVENTS TEAM WITH NEW HIRES

Prestige Events Magazine

The Westminster venue has opened the new year with new hires on the events team, in lieu of a forthcoming announcement which will broaden the Royal Horticultural Society’s events offering. Michelle Tough joins the team as event sales manager and will oversee all sales ensuring clients get the best from this adaptable historic venue. Michelle has 20-years experience in the events industry across many areas from hotels and hospitality to floating venues.

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Stova Appoints Industry Veteran as New CEO

Stova

Stova Appoints Event Technology Industry Veteran as New CEO to Drive Next Phase of Growth Kirk Ziehm joins as CEO to drive Stova’s industry-leading event technology solutions New York, NY, January 17, 2024 Stova, a leading event management technology platform, today announced the appointment of Kirk Ziehm as Chief Executive Officer. Kirk brings over 20 years of exceptional leadership experience to Stova, including significant go-to-market experience in event technology.

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Independent venues, hybrid events and inclusivity among top priorities for event planners in 2024 

Prestige Events Magazine

New research conducted by Athena, the Art Deco events venue in Leicester, has revealed event planners’ top priorities for 2024. The results revealed the five key issues for planners this year will be a greater interest in independent venues, hybrid events, inclusivity, accessibility, and sustainability. Melanie Else, Events Manager of The National House Building Council, which has held events at Athena for ten years, said independent venues are gaining prominence for their adaptability, flexibil

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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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AEV launches new junior event managers working group

Event Industry News

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has this week launched a new working group for junior event managers.

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LONDON ROCK PARTNERS SIGNS LUXURY SUFFOLK RETREAT EAST

Prestige Events Magazine

London Rock Partners has announced an exciting new management partnership with Retreat East , a luxury sustainable retreat in Suffolk’s countryside. The multi award-winning property, has garnered recognition from The Times, Forbes, Country Life, Financial Times and more for its blend of charm and modern eco-luxury, with facilities that include a range of bespoke barn accommodations, a state-of-the-art spa, and an award-winning restaurant, as well as a variety of activities including yoga, axe th

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Elevate your events with precision with location intelligence. From audience acquisition to sponsorship packages and everything in between, this data is key to event innovation and attendee experience. Read the article now. #WeAreOpusAgency

Opus Agency

Attendees in Motion: Five Ways Location Intelligence Reshapes Event Design

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Industry Conferences: What is your ROI?

Special Events

Eight steps to help you maximize your investment

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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.