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The Consultant’s Curse

Conferences that Work

Though I’ve been a professional consultant of one kind or another for over forty years, I sometimes still fall victim to the Consultant’s Curse. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post The Consultant’s Curse appeared first on Conferences That Work.

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Skift Meetings Awards 2023: Meet the Shortlist

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Skift Take: The Skift Meetings Awards have been designed to celebrate the business events industry’s most respected and innovative suppliers. Meet the 2023 shortlist now.

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LinkedIn Algorithm Change Kills Virality, How Can You Drive Growth Now?

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A big algorithm update to LinkedIn’s content feed will change how you grow your following and drive conversions on the platform. In an interview on Jason Feifer’s podcast Problem Solvers , LinkedIn Editor in Chief Dan Roth and Director of Product Alice Xiong shared some of the major changes to how content is delivered to users’ feeds, eliminating virality as a driver of success.

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Women’s World Cup Ignites Interest in Australia and New Zealand

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Skift Take: Australia and New Zealand are sharing hosting duties for the FIFA Women’s World Cup and are hoping this international spotlight will show planners that when it comes to events, it is “play ball.

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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 Rebuild Employee Teams, Trust, and Morale After Layoffs

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With fears of a recession looming, more than 60% of businesses anticipate employee layoffs this year. Good companies offer outplacement services, counseling, and other assistance to the workers being let go. The best companies also take swift action following layoffs to reorganize, reassure, and engage those who remain. According to research from Resume Builder , 61% of business leaders say they are likely to lay off at least part of their workforce this year.

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Helpful Technology for the Organized Traveler

SmartMeetings

Or, how I started remembering to bring my sunglasses on trips As someone who travels frequently for work and pleasure, I’m always on the lookout for ways to make the experience more enjoyable and stress-free. One area where technology has truly revolutionized travel is in the realm of “organization.” With the right tools and apps, you can streamline everything from packing to itinerary planning, PowerPoint and video to navigating foreign lands.

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Cannes Lions 2023: Eight Creative Experiential Tactics We Loved

Event Marketer

Top players from the marketing and advertising community cruised into the French Riviera in June for five days of industry collaboration and education at the 70 th annual Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. And amid the formal sessions, awards programming and opulent yacht parties, sponsors stole a slice of the spotlight with enticing brand environments and experiences deployed all along the Croisette.

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EandE Exhibit Solutions Unveils a New Corporate Brand and Logo

Exhibitor Magazine

EandE ExhibitSolutions� unveiled a new bold and modernized corporate brand that supports the transformation the company has experienced since its incept.

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Green Lights: How Venues are Adopting Zero-waste Solutions and Reducing Emissions

Event Marketer

Your monthly event sustainability update In our April Industry Pulse Survey , 72 percent of event marketers said sustainability plays a role in vendor and/or material sourcing and selection, and half of the survey’s respondents said they are eliminating single-use plastic at their events and activations. As interest in producing sustainable events continues to grow, we’ve gathered the latest news, ranging from hotels and convention centers to arenas and stadiums, to highlight the green initiativ

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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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Montgomery Group expands its Independent Hotel Show portfolio by launching in Munich

Event Industry News

Global trade show organiser Montgomery Group has announced the expansion of the Independent Hotel Show, which has successful editions in London, Amsterdam and Miami, into Germany.

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£25 million approved for Barbican Centre upgrade

Prestige Events Magazine

The City of London Corporation has agreed £25 million in funding to start the first phase of the Barbican Renewal Programme, which will reinvigorate the internationally renowned arts and conference venue. Members of the City Corporation’s Policy and Resources Committee approved the money to develop elements of a long-term masterplan, undertake further consultation, and deliver early systems and infrastructure work to boost the centre’s operational and environmental performance over the next two

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Events Industry Alliance responds to Business and Trade Committee inquiry on export-led growth

Event Industry News

The Events Industry Alliance (EIA) recently submitted a response to Westminster’s Business and Trade Committee’s inquiry on export-led growth. The cross-party committee of MPs is using the inquiry to examine how well equipped the UK is to achieve the Government’s target of £1 trillion exports by 2030.

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Royal College of Music grows its events team

Prestige Events Magazine

The Royal College of Music, the global no. 1 institution for performing arts, has revealed its new-look events team with three new staff members joining this year. The RCM Events team, which is overseen by Vicky Moran, Head of Events and Corporate Partnerships, includes Eimear McCann, Events Manager, Stella Werth, Events Coordinator and Alice Sharp, Events Assistant.

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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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EnergyMS introduce Sustainable Power System at On The Beach

Event Industry News

On The Beach returned to Brighton, July 2023, with 60,000 fans enjoying an expanded two weekends of live bands and electronic DJ led and EnergyMS introduced its ESP Sustainable Power System within the event power provision.

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66 Ways to Think About Collaboration

PCMA Convene

Andrew Lacanienta, a senior strategist at George P. Johnson, is one of the scores of “collaboration artists,” “conveners,” and “connectors” interviewed in the book Harnessing Serendipity by David Adler, James Cornehlsen, and Andrew Frothingham. Harnessing Serendipity is not a book to be consumed all at once — it belongs next to your laptop so you can consult it regularly for inspiration.

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Telford International Centre cements position as large-scale sporting venue with International Pickleball Tournament

Event Industry News

Telford International Centre is set to cement its position as a leading host venue for large-scale sporting events when it opens its doors to the Pickleball English Open in August. More than 1,000 competitors from over 25 countries are expected to compete across the four-day tournament, which has doubled in size since the 2022 edition.

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How One Event Company Leveled Up Its Exhibitor Sales Strategy

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In a presentation at ECEF 2023, Fernando Fischer, president, Americas at Reed Exhibitions, cited four core principles of value-based selling. (Courtesy ECEF) In his “Return on Expectation: The Better Customer Satisfaction Metric” session at ECEF 2023 on May 31, Fernando Fischer, president, Americas at RX (Reed Exhibitions), focused on the principles of value-based selling, which became crucial during COVID-19.

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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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The Meetings Show 2023 celebrates connections

Event Industry News

The Meetings Show 2023 welcomed a record 5,704 attendees through the doors of ExCeL, London last month. There were 28,070 connections made via the Swapcard app, both before and during the show (28-29 June), where buyers were welcomed to #TakeTheTime to learn, network and be inspired at the leading event for the meetings and events community.

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Freeman Announces Acquisition of Sparks, a Global Brand Experience Agency

Exhibitor Magazine

DALLAS, TX � Freeman, a global leader in events, today announced that it has acquired Sparks, a global brand experience agency. Terms of the transacti.

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NOEA partners with NCASS to tackle recruitment, talent, and retention

Event Industry News

The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) has announced the second of a series of campaigns with The Nationwide Caterers Association (NCASS), this time steered towards attracting and keeping talent within the events industry.

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20th Annual Event Company Spotlight

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We asked our readers how their past year transpired, what events they nailed, and what trends they spy on the horizon. Here’s what they said.

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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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Lime Venue Portfolio turns 15

Event Industry News

Lime Venue Portfolio will celebrate its 15th birthday this week. Currently the largest portfolio of meeting venues in the UK it offers support for both event planners and venues alike.

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Get Ahead of the Curve: Leading-Edge LED Solutions for any Event

Exhibitor Magazine

LED lighting technology has a href="[link] target="blank"come a long way.