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5 Tips for Planning Company Anniversary Celebrations for Large Groups of People

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Reaching significant milestones in your business calls for a major celebration! Hosting a company anniversary party is an absolute must-do as it not only recognizes the achievements of your team but also fosters a sense of pride and camaraderie among employees, clients, and everyone on board. But, let’s be real, planning company anniversary celebrations for large groups of people can be a daunting task.

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Long Island Secures Funding for New Convention Center

EventMB

Skift Take: The Hamptons, wine country, and sprawling beaches are Long Island highlights. There has never been a purpose-built convention center, but that is about to change.

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More than 175,000 visitors in huge month for Coventry Building Society Arena

Event Industry News

Coventry Building Society Arena welcomed more than 175,000 visitors in May as it enjoyed a strong start to the financial year. The month saw all areas of the business thrive with the venue hosting major sport and music events, conferences and exhibitions and thousands also staying at its on-site hotel.

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Exhibitors Encouraged to Refocus on Attendee Needs

EventMB

Skift Take: Understanding the gap between exhibitor objectives and attendee needs may hold the key to successful trade show participation in the post-Covid era.

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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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Event Management: A step-by-step guide on how to use it in your events

Eventtia

Event management. It’s a phrase that gets thrown around a lot, but beyond the literal meaning of just managing events, what exactly does it entail? And more significantly, how can it be used in events? Every type of event requires a unique set of skills and know-how that will help you to mitigate the chaos and run smooth, engaging events for your attendees.

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Stephanie and Danny’s Dreamy Wedding at Chateau Le Parc

EventSource

Stephanie and Danny’s wedding at Chateau Le Parc was a true fairytale, captured by Toronto Wedding Studios. With expert hair and makeup by Jen Evoy Studio , the bride looked stunning, and every detail of the evening reflected the couples’ unique personalities and love for each other. The elegant venue provided the perfect backdrop for a night filled with joy, laughter, and love —and we can’t wait to share all the magical moments with you!

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Orange Wildfire Haze Descends on NYC

Smart Meetings

Canadian CVBs say skies still clear for meeting planners While an orange haze of toxic smoke from wildfires in Canada hovered over New York City, Canadian CVBs say that Québec City and Toronto remain relatively smoke-free and no events have been canceled in those cities. “Few clients have made enquiries and most upcoming events are national and regional events,” said Emilie Belisle, assistant director and new communication officer, Québec City Convention Centre.

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WEC23: ‘New realities create the need for new negotiations’?

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Keira Solon, EdD (MPI Kansas City Chapter), assistant professor of management and program coordinator, events marketing and management at the University of Central Missouri, teases her WEC23 session “Say Yes! Effective & Ethical Negotiation.

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Wildfires Affecting Air Quality in Your Host Destination? Here’s What to Do

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Mid-Atlantic cities are feeling the burn right now, and wildfire season is longer than usual in several western states. But meeting planners can work with host properties to minimize the effects of drifting smoke on attendees’ health. The images from New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., in early June have been startling: a deep yellow haze shrouded each city’s skyline in the middle of the day, courtesy of wildfires burning out of control hundreds of miles away in eastern Canada.

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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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Red Flags to Look for in Prospective Clients

Special Events

If you want more clients that trust and appreciate your value, keep an eye out for seven red flags that can come up in the booking process

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Looking for a Ticketmaster Alternative? Meet Seatlab!

Python Events

Are you looking for a Ticketmaster alternative? Look no further than Seatlab , the all-in-one event ticketing platform. Our full review of our cutting-edge platform shows a user-friendly interface with capabilities to market events, issue tickets and track attendance. With package plans designed for different audience sizes and performance needs, you can opt for a plan that’s tailored to your needs.

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Event planning checklist: the essential to do list for event organizers

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Planning an event and don’t know where to start? Use this essential event planning checklist to make sure you’re following all the necessary steps. The experienced team of former event planners at zkipster have identified the stages of event planning and the tasks you must have on your event to do list. Ready? Let’s get planning… Event planning checklist: event framework 1 Define your event First things first, decide what type of event you want to host: sporting event, awards ceremony, fashion s

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Positive Spirits: Legacy Events to launch new sustainable drinks show in 2023

Event Industry News

The UK drinks industry and the public’s drinks enthusiasts alike, will come together on SaturdayJune 17th for the launch of Positive Spirits, the new onedayevent experience from sustainable events agency Legacy Events, taking place at White Rabbit Studios in Shoreditch, London.

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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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Lead with PRIDE! – What Associations can learn from observing pride month

StraussCA

Did you know that June is celebrated globally by many as Pride month? You may have noticed at your local supermarket, an increase in rainbow coloured clothing, decorations and flags lining the shelves. Or perhaps driving downtown, large corporations and small business alike both brandishing window posters and signs in support of the LGBTQ communities.

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Immersive sensory campaign challenges event organisers to ‘Come to your Senses’

Event Industry News

Professional business event venue, Telford International Centre, is challenging leading UK event organisers to ‘Come to your Senses’, as its new sensory marketing campaign stirs emotions through immersive ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) storytelling.

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3 Steps to Proving the Value of Trade Show Marketing

Stova

Trade shows provide opportunities to showcase your products, drive leads and sales, and stay up to date on industry innovations. Historically, trade shows and other in-person events have taken up the biggest piece of the B2B marketing budget. However, according to research by Forrester, only 18% of event technology providers say their clients can measure their return on investment (ROI).

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Event Marketer Monthly Pulse Surveys

Event Marketer

Each month, we’re posing quick questions to the Event Marketer community on a trend or topic that everyone’s talking about to get a snapshot of the state of the industry and how marketers are navigating everything from sustainability to artificial intelligence. The post Event Marketer Monthly Pulse Surveys appeared first on Event Marketer.

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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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Calendar View, Destination Ibiza and Highest Point Fundraising

Skiddle

We’re back with this week’s Skiddle Update. If this is your first time receiving the Skiddle Update, welcome! We’re delighted to have you on board. Landing in your inbox every Thursday, our update will detail all the very latest developments coming out of Skiddle HQ whilst also discussing the topics most relevant to you, the event organising community, and much more.

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WEC23: Bridging divides through cultural intelligence

MPI

​Melissa Acosta, MBA (MPI South Florida Chapter), founder and president of Cultural Spark, provides some insight into her WEC23 session “Bridging Divides Through Cultural Intelligence and Building Connections.

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The key to workplace happiness: creative strategies for happy employees

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Do you know which buttons to press to keep your employees happy? A pressing question, now that many indicators in Belgium and the Netherlands point to reduced well-being in the workplace. How do you approach this (creatively)?

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Exhibit Leader Insights Report 2023 published: The state of the exhibition industry – The exhibit marketer’s perspective

Event Industry News

Explori, Exhibitor Group, and The Exhibitor Advocate have today released a state-of-the-nation report that provides unique and unparalleled insights on the exhibition industry from the perspective of exhibit marketers.

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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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PSA Manufacturers' Rep Group Expands Pro AV Footprint By Adding to Team

Exhibitor Magazine

NORCROSS, GA � PSA, Inc. an independent manufacturer's representative technology company is expanding their team. Mark Hanna will be working as a.

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Aspects at the National Memorial Arboretum named as VisitEngland’s Business Events Venue of the Year 

Event Industry News

Aspects, the dedicated events space at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, has been named the national ‘Business Events Venue of the Year’ by VisitEngland during a prestigious awards ceremony last night (7 June).

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10 ways to use ChatGPT in your training business

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ChatGPT can help improve productivity and effectiveness in your training business. Here’s ten practical ways to use ChatGPT, from content creation, language translation, marketing and more. Before we get into the nitty gritty, let’s get one thing straight: ChatGPT will not create courses for you. The IP of training providers cannot be replaced by a natural language model, or any other type of AI for that matter.