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In Person Events: How to Plan for Success in 2023

Eventmobi

Does anything feel better than attending an awesome event? Virtual events let attendees tune in from their living rooms, hybrid events give them options, and in person events are full of creative engagement opportunities. But how do you decide which format is best for your event? And if you want to go the in person route, what are the best ways to run it safely and successfully?

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Harnessing Serendipity: a new book featuring 66 collaboration artists

Conferences that Work

I am delighted and honored to be featured in ‘ Harnessing Serendipity ,’ a unique new book that explores the magic of facilitating connection that leads to collaboration. It includes the stories of 66 “talented connectors” who share insights on how they create transformative experiences. The primary professions of the collaboration artists the authors include are wide-ranging—to say the least.

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AI-Powered Event Sourcing is Now a Reality

EventMB

Skift Take: A new AI-powered event sourcing tool aims to streamline the way planners research venues and vendors, and automated their interaction with sales teams.

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Should You Break the Bank to Hire a Celebrity Speaker?

PCMA Convene

Olympic track-and-field medalist Allyson Felix related her advocacy of contract protections for pregnant athletes to equal employment opportunities for all women during Convening Leaders 2023. Only 1 percent of respondents to a Freeman survey said they preferred celebrity speakers to those who had something relevant to say to their groups. (Whatever Media Group) Event organizers who are considering straining their budgets to hire celebrity speakers — or who feel pressure to do so — may want to t

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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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Wildfire Smoke Disrupts Events

EventMB

Skift Take: Planners know they must expect the unexpected, but the smog caused by Canada's wildfires that blanketed the East Coast over the past week surprised most. Flights were delayed, and outdoor activities canceled, leaving many to ask what's next.

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Planners Seek to Create Experiences, Even for Small Meetings

EventMB

Skift Take: The message is clear. In-person meetings must provide compelling reasons for participants to travel. Even small meetings need to feel like experiences.

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Behind the Scenes of Incentive Travel

Smart Meetings

Looking into the desires of incentive travel attendees The term “incentive travel” is full of positive associations: Taking a trip abroad, creating memories with favored colleagues or exploring a culture you never would have otherwise. Not only does this have a positive effect on attendees individually but it creates stronger relationships and a more enjoyable and productive work environment.

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Event Intelligence experiences outstanding growth for 2023

Event Industry News

GES EMEA as witnessed huge growth in its Event Intelligence business this year, as event marketers and exhibitors continue to prize more sophisticated insight from exhibitions.

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ibiza – not just a party destination

SevenEvents

when you think of ibiza, images of legendary nightlife may immediately come to mind, but while the island is undoubtedly renowned for its electrifying club scene, there is so much more to this mediterranean gem than meets the eye. if you’re looking for your next incentive destination or searching for a unique conference location, ibiza offers a wealth of diverse experiences that extend beyond the party atmosphere, making it a perfect destination for a range of corporate event types. world-class

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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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New Director of Operations appointed at Glasgow’s SEC

Event Industry News

One of Scotland’s most experienced major events professionals, has joined the SEC as Director of Operations. Colin Hartley (47) from Glasgow, joined the city’s event campus in early June to oversee the running of the SEC’s hundreds of exhibitions, conferences and live entertainment shows.

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Display Supply and Lighting, Inc. Introduces its Mini Power Grommet

Exhibitor Magazine

ITASCA, IL - Display Supply and Lighting, Inc. a leader in lighting, supply products and product selection and installation oversight services, is prou.

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Vodaphone launches brand new official Glastonbury app

Event Industry News

· New must-have free app will keep Festival-goers connected thanks to live Festival news, customisable personal line-ups and an interactive map · For the first time ever, fans can access Worthy FM via the app providing information and entertainment for people at Glastonbury · The free Official Glastonbury Festival app, powered by Vodafone is available to download free […]

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International Market Centers Unveils New Vision and Brand Identity: ANDMORE

Exhibitor Magazine

International Market Centers (IMC) announced today that the company is unifying its physical marketplace business with the Juniper digital offerings.

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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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ELI Subscriber Spotlight: Michelle Manire, CMM

Event Leadership Institute

Michelle Manire opened the meeting and event planning company Coast to Coast Conferences & Events (CTC), based in Long Beach, California, in 1994, following a career in the hospitality industry. A long-time ELI subscriber who also has completed numerous online professional development courses , Michelle believes in social responsibility and community involvement and serves as a mentor for other women business owners.

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The Versatility of Professional – Grade Custom Tents for Sporting Events

Ins'Tent

Sporting events create an electrifying atmosphere, whether it’s a kids’ soccer game, a beachside surf camp, or a local tournament. To elevate these experiences and provide much-needed shade and shelter, professional-grade custom tents are the perfect solution. These versatile structures offer numerous benefits, enhancing both the functionality and aesthetics of sporting events.

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Vodafone launches brand new official Glastonbury app

Event Industry News

· New must-have free app will keep Festival-goers connected thanks to live Festival news, customisable personal line-ups and an interactive map · For the first time ever, fans can access Worthy FM via the app providing information and entertainment for people at Glastonbury · The free Official Glastonbury Festival app, powered by Vodafone is available to download free […]

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Creative spaces offering memorable alternatives is critical to successful in-person meetings according to latest IACC research

Prestige Events Magazine

Latest Meeting Room of the Future Report also reveals that outdoor spaces and sustainability continue to take precedent for those arranging meetings 80 per cent of meeting planners agreed that their current role in planning meetings involves more ‘experience creation’ for attendees compared to pre-pandemic, according to the latest Meeting Room of the Future report from IACC , the global association representing the top 1% of small to midsize conference and meeting venues.

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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 Evening Standard’s new exhibition venture attracts over 4,000 entrepreneurs and business leaders to second SME XPO and announces a roster of new events

Event Industry News

SME XPO hosted in partnership with Google ChromeOS at ExCel London Visitor numbers up 74% on 2022 ES Live also unveils new exhibition arm and announces a roster of new exhibition events for 2023 The Evening Standard’s SME XPO has attracted over 4,100 visitors to the ExCel London for its landmark annual exhibition, a 74% […]

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BMA House releases details of stylish new evening event packages

Prestige Events Magazine

BMA House, the historic London venue known for its sustainability initiatives, and the home of the British Medical Association, has unveiled a range of creative evening event packages designed to inspire. These packages have been built to provide a memorable and sophisticated experience for guests who are looking for something beyond the usual fare of corporate events and large parties.

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Largest, Most Comprehensive EXPO PACK Guadalajara Opens Today

Exhibitor Magazine

HERNDON, VA. � EXPO PACK Guadalajara (June 13�15; Expo Guadalajara Convention Center, Jalisco) opened its doors today as the largest, most comprehens.

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The Venues Collection achieve Green Tourism ‘Green Meetings’ Standard

Prestige Events Magazine

The Venues Collection can announce that all their UK conference & training venues have achieved the ‘silver’ level in the Green Tourism ‘Green Meetings’ Standard – the world’s largest sustainable certification programme. The Standard uses a strict three pillar sustainability criteria which focuses on people, places and planet and is examined by an independent assessor.

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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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The Latest in Event AI

Special Events

Recent developments in artificial intelligence for event tech

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The Rogers Company Receives 2023 Business Impact Award for Contributions to Workforce Development Program

Exhibitor Magazine

MENTOR, OH � The Rogers Company has been recognized for its contributions to the Mentor School District's Career Tech Education (CTE) Program and is.

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4 Tips for Fostering Engagement Between Multigenerational Employees

CadmiumCD

Learn how to engage a multigenerational workforce through collaboration, effective communication, and cross-functional projects.

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How to deliver valuable and impactful training in a downturn

Arlo Training & Events Software

We’ve very much moved on from the pandemic, but now as we head into an economic downturn there are new challenges that the training industry will face. But new challenges present new opportunities. Here’s how training providers can deliver valuable and impactful training in a downturn. Donald H. Taylor’s 2023 Global Sentiment Survey results are out and the key themes come as no surprise given this period of economic uncertainty.

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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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Enhanced Integration with 360MatchPro by Click & Pledge and Double the Donation

Click & Pledge

Double the Donation and Click & Pledge have come together once again to enhance their existing matching gift integration. Now, mutual clients have the option to pass all donations from Click & Pledge to 360MatchPro. This additional functionality will allow nonprofits to kick off automated matching gift emails to all of their donors, even those whose eligibility is unknown following the donation process!

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Click & Pledge Unveils The Click & Pay Suite, and Even More Exciting Updates to Empower Nonprofits

Click & Pledge

Click & Pledge Unveils Enhanced Salesforce Integration Called The Click & Pay Suite, and Even More Exciting Updates to Empower Nonprofits Introduction Click & Pledge, a renowned provider of innovative fundraising solutions for nonprofits, is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated enhanced Salesforce integration and a range of exciting updates.