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The Future of Events Industry Communities

EventMB

Skift Take: The value of event communities and professional associations became clear during the pandemic and now seems more important than ever amid the increased demand for educational resources and networking opportunities.

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It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Hotels Launch Fundraising Initiatives

Smart Meetings

Meet to make a positive impact this October October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. From Oct. 1 through 31 each year, the international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities aims to increase awareness of breast cancer and raise funds for research into its cause, prevention and treatment. This year, a number of hotels around the United States host events and initiatives to raise money for charities that work to increase awareness of breast cancer and to fund research and pa

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Job Opportunity: Event Site Manager

Event Industry News

Neptunus is one of the largest providers of event structures and temporary buildings worldwide. With more than 80 years of experience, Neptunus supplies structures for top-class events and semi-permanent structures for commerce and industry. In fact, anywhere space is needed we supply it – fast.

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Q&A: San Francisco Travel Association Discusses Event Safety and Business

Event Marketer

Cities across the country are grappling with socio-economic crises exacerbated by the pandemic, but if going by headlines alone, San Francisco is certainly getting the most heat. The city’s challenges related to homelessness, crime and drugs are part of a combination of factors that are impacting the city’s event business, with a number of big tech conferences announcing historic moves out of the city and to Las Vegas.

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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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17 Event Technology Ideas To Elevate the Guest Experience

Planning Pod

With event attendee expectations shifting, event organizers are on the lookout for fresh ways to create memorable experiences—and that’s where event technology can be a game-changer. Event technology has become a powerful tool for event planners, offering wide-ranging solutions to elevate any event experience with a wow-worthy impact. From augmented reality to AI-powered chatbots and event management platforms, recent advancements in event tech are taking the events industry by storm.

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A Complete Event Planning Checklist

TicketBud

Planning an event can be an exciting but daunting task. Whether you’re planning a fundraiser, corporate conference or a private gathering, making your event a success requires meticulous planning. Below, we offer a complete checklist to help you plan and execute a memorable and successful event. Pre-Planning: 4-6 Months Before the Event Before diving into the details, it’s crucial to have a clear understanding of your event’s purpose and objectives.

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Elevate your experience with high-quality event badges

Event Industry News

Calling all Event Planning Enthusiasts, are you ready to make waves at your next event? You’ve heard the saying, “you never get a second chance to make a first impression,” and in the ocean of business and event planning, this couldn’t be more true.

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Five Tips for Crafting an Impressive Booth Design for an Association’s Event

StraussCA

Crafting an impressive booth design for an association’s event is crucial for making a lasting impression, attracting attendees, and effectively conveying the association’s message. A well-designed booth can set you apart in a crowded event space and bolster theorganization’s brand image. Here are five tips to help create an exceptional booth design: 1.

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Leading Summit for global event organisers cements Singapore’s position as a top industry destination

Event Industry News

Top executives of the world’s leading business events organisers convened at the Asia CEO Summit on 3-5 October 2023 at JW Marriott Singapore South Beach to discuss the best ways forward in investing and bringing high-quality conferences, trade shows, and exhibitions to meet the demand of Asian businesses.

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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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Cover Story: Warner Bros. Nets the Experiential Win of the Summer with a Joyful, Inclusive ‘Barbie’ Campaign

Event Marketer

Somewhere along its journey, the “Barbie” movie metamorphosized into something much more than a marketing campaign: It became a global pop culture movement. The post Cover Story: Warner Bros. Nets the Experiential Win of the Summer with a Joyful, Inclusive ‘Barbie’ Campaign appeared first on Event Marketer.

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arrangeMY acquires Combination Venues Ltd

Event Industry News

arrangeMY, the UK’s largest independent, family-owned Travel Management company is delighted to announce that they have acquired the existing Combination Venues client list and the confirmed business on the books.

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Longtime MPI member James “O.D.” O’Donnell passes away

MPI

Longtime MPI member James “O.D.” O’Donnell passes away on Oct. 3.

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N2O and Fruit-tella create Halloween hotel brand experience

Event Industry News

Multi-award-winning creative brand experience agency, N2O, has designed an immersive brand experience for Fruit-tella to drive awareness of its new product line with an engaging Halloween activity for families.

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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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How to Elevate Brand Awareness with Keyword Research

Special Events

Increase your online presence with the right search components

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Meet In Wales to Focus on Life Sciences Sector

Event Industry News

Meet In Wales is targeting corporate businesses and associations with an affinity towards the field of Life Sciences, to bring their meetings and events to the country. The approach forms part of its campaign to align its meetings and events strategy with the expertise within the destination.

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How to Become an Event Planner in 7 Simple Steps

Event Smart

Do you have a strong desire to create memorable experiences and have a knack for keeping every detail perfect? If so, a career as an event planner might be the perfect fit for you. Event planners are like the magic-makers for all kinds of events, from weddings to important business meetings and fun parties.

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Blue Raincoat Music announce charity partnership with Attitude is Everything

Event Industry News

Leading independent company Blue Raincoat Music, which is part of the Reservoir group of companies, has announced a wide-ranging charity partnership with Attitude is Everything, the disability rights organisation committed to connecting disabled people with the music and live event industries to improve access together.

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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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Design Museum adds Clink Events to its accredited supplier list

Prestige Events Magazine

The Design Museum has announced that event caterer Clink Events has joined its list of accredited suppliers following a competitive accreditation process. Clink Events provides bespoke catering beyond the walls of prison and provides its students in training the opportunity to gain experience in event catering. Food is prepared on site at HMP Downview by students training towards gaining their level 1 and 2 NVQ in Professional Cookery and overseen by a team of event professionals.

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Freeman Board Member Ren?e Hornbaker Awarded Theand#8239;National Association of Corporate Directors 2023 Directorship 100 Directors of the Year

Exhibitor Magazine

DALLAS, TX � Freeman, a global leader in events, announces Board Member Ren�e Hornbaker as an honoree of the prestigious National Association of Corpo.

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15 Years of Un-Convention: An Interview with the conference founder, Jeff Thompson

Skiddle

Ahead of this year’s Un-Convention music industry conference in Manchester, we caught up with its founder, the affable bearded man bringing together the various sectors of the industry and the devoted professionals who operate within it – Jeff Thompson. Digging deep into the origins of the conference – which takes place over Friday the 20th and Saturday the 21st of October and celebrates its impressive 15th anniversary this year – whilst looking to the future and uncoveri

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CEIR Releases First Report in New Series on Exhibit and Sponsorship Sales Approaches Driving Revenue Growth

Exhibitor Magazine

Today CEIR released the first report in the Exhibit and Sponsorship Sales Approaches Driving Revenue Growth Series. Report One: Planning, Offerings, O.

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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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GREENGAGE PARTNERS WITH GLOBAL HOTEL ALLIANCE TO ACCREDIT SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS ACROSS THEIR HOTEL PORTFOLIO

Prestige Events Magazine

Independent sustainability specialist, Greengage Solutions , has become an accreditation partner of Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands and creator of the award-winning loyalty programme, GHA DISCOVERY. GHA’s hotel brands are able to use Greengage’s ECOsmart accreditation to identify Green Collection hotels, resorts and palaces in the global portfolio that follow sustainable practices that preserve the natural environment and benefit local commun

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Budgeting for Success: How to Allocate Resources for Maximum ROI

Momencio

Welcome to the Topic “Budgeting for Success: How to Allocate Resources for Maximum ROI” Effective resource allocation is critical for generating development and long-term corporate success. You can improve your operations, capitalize on opportunities, and maximize your return on investment by effectively allocating your resources, including cash, staff, and time.

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New – Animated Invitations with Falling Confetti

Sendo

Add some bling-bling to your animated invitations with our fun new Confetti feature! Choose your favorite animation style, from sparking stars, and falling snow to scary spiders. It’s easy to add these design elements to your invite when creating your event simply: Select an invitation design Click ‘Customize Invitation’ Using the confetti effect drop-down, select and preview your animation Here are the fun confetti styles to choose from: Gold Circles Blue Circles Hearts Snow B

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Chicago Mayor Johnson Opens Chicago's Inaugural Venture Summit Future of Climate Tech

Exhibitor Magazine

CHICAGO - Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson launched the inaugural Chicago Venture Summit Future-of-Climate-Tech, underscoring a pivotal moment for the cit.

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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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Can You Track and Reduce Registration Form Abandonment?

Regpack

Imagine you’ve designed an engaging online form for your latest event, and you anxiously await the influx of responses. But you notice a disturbing trend: a significant number of website visitors initiate the form-filling process, only to abandon it midway. Welcome to the world of form abandonment, a prevalent challenge faced by businesses all over the digital sphere.