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To build connection and engagement at events — give up control!

Conferences that Work

How can we build connection and engagement with people with whom we work? My wise consultant friend Naomi Karten tells a short story about a client’s unexpected reaction. Frank had a bad experience with an earlier information technology project, so Naomi’s team gave him three possible approaches to a major system design and a list of the pluses and minuses of each. “The plan was to let him select the approach he preferred in hopes that he’d gain more trust in us as a result…&

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The Secret Power of To-Do Lists

EventMB

Event planners love a list. What is the secret power of to-do lists, why they are so beneficial and how can you get the most out of them? Are to-do lists obsolete, or essential? Loved, loathed or misunderstood? The age old to-do list is not a new tool and you will often find them seeping […]. The post The Secret Power of To-Do Lists by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].

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7 Reasons for Event Planners to be Happy

Eventbrite UK

Today is known as the most depressing day of the year, but don't despair. Here are 7 reasons for event planners to be happy. The post 7 Reasons for Event Planners to be Happy appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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5 Trends that Could Drive Successful Events in 2017

SmartMeetings

A new year brings a fresh start and much to look forward to, an outlook that extends to the meetings and events industry. Here’s what we think will be trending in 2017 : Event Intelligence. Mobile event apps will take another leap beyond simply allowing groups to go paperless, take surveys and poll attendees. Added functionality will track attendee behavior and preferences at conferences through the collection of data from various technologies.

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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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68 Events for Event Planners in 2017

Eventbrite UK

Whatever type of events you organise, you're bound to find something of interest in this year's packed calendar of events for event planners. The post 68 Events for Event Planners in 2017 appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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A New Twist on Event Signage—That You Can Eat

BizBash

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REAL ID Act to Bring Changes to TSA Checkpoints

SmartMeetings

Soon, the routine act of presenting a boarding pass and driver’s license at a TSA checkpoint will not be so straightforward, due to impending deadlines associated with the REAL ID Act. The act, passed by Congress in 2005, established minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards. Effective Jan. 22, 2018, TSA will only accept identification from Real ID-compliant states, or noncompliant states that have been granted an extension, as proof of identification

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Watson, Mix Me a Drink. You Know What I Like.

PCMA Convene

Attendees at Convening Leaders 2017 in Austin, which wrapped up earlier last week, may have walked right by the Vince Young Steakhouse, in an unassuming gray building just one block from the Austin Convention Center. Ten months ago, the space — then painted blue — was a Twitter-trending hotspot, as tech giant IBM took it over during the 2016 South by Southwest Conference and Festival (SXSW) to show attendees how sensory analytics and personalization might be the future of events.

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Advertising Week Europe announces European Roadshow

Event Industry News

Advertising Week Europe, the continent’s largest annual gathering of marketing and communication leaders, today announces the first details of its 2017 Roadshow series, which will visit four of Europe’s leading advertising, marketing, creative, and technology hubs. Taking place from 17-26 January 2016, the Roadshow series consists of events in: Stockholm, Sweden – 17 January Amsterdam, […].

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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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Prepare for Your Awesome & Adventuresome Friend’s Birthday

Master the Event

The post Prepare for Your Awesome & Adventuresome Friend’s Birthday appeared first on mastertheevent.com.

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Three Tips for Getting Stable, Secure Wi-Fi for Events

BizBash

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Event Report: What’s Cooking Bracebridge?

Canadian Special Events

Now in its third year, What’s Cooking Bracebridge – The Great Muskoka Cookbook Adventure is growing and becoming recognized as a successful tourism and culinary event. The event, which took place this past fall, targets culinary enthusiasts and foodies from the GTA, Muskoka and geographic areas in between and is a hit with cottagers that are extending their stay into the fall and winter season.

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Did the Golden Globes Parties Just Forecast Award Season's Biggest Trends?

BizBash

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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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Canada’s Most Majestic & Rentable Castles

Canadian Special Events

All across the country, our rich and colorful history can be found inside the great halls and gardens of our notable castles, forts and mansions. Built hundreds of years ago, these fairy tale like destinations tell the stories of intrigue , war, passions, scandal, love and loss. Our castles are majestic and filled with mystery and magic. Best of all, you can bring some of that enchantment and beauty to your events by renting them to become the backdrop for your special celebrations.

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Delta Adds 7 Destinations to Seattle Hub

SmartMeetings

Pike Place Market in Seattle. For the fifth consecutive year, Delta Air Lines is expanding flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) to seven new destinations. Since 2012, Delta has more than tripled flights and destinations at its Seattle hub. Mike Medeiros, Delta’s vice president – Seattle, stated, “As we prepare for another year of significant growth at Sea-Tac, we’re pleased to offer customers access to more of the top business and leisure destinati

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Presentation Genius or Lucky Break?

Canadian Special Events

It is said “you eat with your eyes first” so creating a lasting first impression, is the key to getting the guests to not only try the food, but love it, Instagram it & talk about on social media. Let’s face it, the landscape of food service has changed in the past years. Everyone is a “foodie” pinning pictures of the latest and greatest. So as caterers and planners, you have to dig deep for innovation and big ideas.

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PRG XL Video supply Bring Me the Horizon arena tour

Event Industry News

Talking with lighting control operator Adam Power before the Manchester show of Bring Me the Horizon’s recent tour, their biggest to date, he described the show lighting as ‘intense’. With over 180 lighting fixtures hung on numerous trusses and built into a technology laden set, Adam’s description of Okulus duo James Scott and Louis Oliver’s […].

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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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Event Report: Decor & More”s Let It Snow Gala

Canadian Special Events

Casino Rama hosted its VIP “thank you” Soiree on November 22nd 2016. Décor & More Inc. handled the design and décor for this year’s theme, Let It Snow. Guests entered through a glistening cobblestone walkway, a whimsical promenade leading to someplace magical. Snow covered cedar spilled from swirly columns, as crystal accents splashed light in every direction.

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Lime Venue Portfolio encourages industry to ‘Get Ahead’

Event Industry News

Lime Venue Portfolio will launch a campaign that encourages businesses not to delay that important conference, meeting or event. The campaign ‘Get Ahead’ kicks off this month and will run for three months across the portfolio’s collection of unique and unusual venues. The creative inspiration behind the campaign has come from customers working with Lime […].

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Thoughts from a hotel’s neuroscientist in residence

Plan Your Meetings

Hotels are offering more types of differentiators to help attract increasingly curious visitors—and that includes meeting planners and group business. In November, the Corinthia Hotel London welcomed Dr. Tara Swart for a world-first, yearlong term as neuroscientist in residence. What does this actually mean for the hotel, the doctor and visiting meeting and event groups?

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Have Fork Will Travel: Exploring Canadian Food Festivals

Canadian Special Events

by Stacy Wyatt. The best way to experience a culture is through the exploration of its culinary scene. Culinary tourism or food tourism is now considered a vital component of the tourism experience. Dining out is the most popular activity for travelers and food is believed to rank alongside climate, accommodation, and scenery in importance to tourists.

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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.