Mon.Nov 06, 2023

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48 years together — so far, so good

Conferences that Work

48 years ago this week I met Celia at the wedding of mutual friends in the heart of the English New Forest. I moved in with her ten days later and we’ve been together ever since. We married in 1977… …and moved to the U.S. the same year. We have been through so much together. Wonderful times and hard times. Along the way our family grew; we now have three (adult) children and three grandkids.

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Safe, Not Sorry

EventMB

Skift Take: Gary LaBranche, the CEO of the Risk and Insurance Management Society, shares what it was like to have to cancel the last day of its conference where close to 10,000 were gathered due to a nearby shooting.

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Five Ways the Black Magic Reimagined Summit Met the Needs of the Modern Black Businesswoman

Event Marketer

“We believe that if your well-being is intact, everything else will fall into place. Someone once told me this: ‘If you allow for your suitcase to always be full, then you can’t unpack to put new stuff in.’ So we wanted to allow our attendees to unpack their suitcases, their baggage so that they could be filled with new inspiration, new ideas and new opportunities over the weekend.

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Exhibitions Contribute $11.7B to UK Economy: New Study Reveals

EventMB

Skift Take: Despite the decline in numbers compared to the pre-Covid era, a recent study on the value of the exhibitions industry in the UK presents encouraging figures for 2022, suggesting a complete recovery is not far out.

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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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Seamless CRM Transition: How to Switch Event Management Tools with Ericka O’Campo, Manager of Customer Operations

Planning Pod

Are you looking to upgrade from your current event planning software but feel overwhelmed by the idea of switching to a new program? We get it. Change is hard—but switching CRM tools doesn’t have to be. To help you better understand the transition process and make the best decision for your business, we spoke to Ericka O’Campo, Manager of Customer Operations at Planning Pod.

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How We Do It: Jaimé Bennett on Beginning and Ending an Event With Authenticity

PCMA Convene

Local musicians Ole Kibsgaard and Kaya Bruel lead participants in singing Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World” to open PCMA’s Convening EMEA 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Welcome to our first installment in a new Convene series How We Do It. We’re tapping the talent of PCMA’s staff so they can share the design thinking and process behind the innovative experiences they create for PCMA events.

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Events Industry Alliance publishes UK exhibitions economic impact study

Event Industry News

The Events Industry Alliance (EIA) has published the latest Economic Impact Study to quantify the economic significance of exhibitions in the United Kingdom.

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Environmental Lights Now Offering Pixel Controllers From Advatek Lighting

Exhibitor Magazine

San Diego, CA � Environmental Lights, a leader in LED lighting solutions, announced that they have added Advatek PixLite� controllers to their offerin.

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A festival for all: Love Saves the Day receives esteemed industry award from Attitude is Everything for accessible facilities

Event Industry News

Bristol’s biggest music festival, Love Saves the Day, has achieved Silver in Attitude is Everything’s Live Events Access Charter for 2023-2025, demonstrating Team Love’s commitment to improving the live music experience for disabled audiences, artists and staff.

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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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Culinary Union to Hold a Final Round of Negotiating Sessions with MGM Resorts, Caesars Entertainment, and Wynn Resorts

Exhibitor Magazine

LAS VEGAS, NV - Ahead of the largest hospitality worker strike in U.S. history, the Culinary and Bartenders Unions will be holding a final negotiatin.

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EventWell

Event Industry News

Our award winning flexible and pop-up quiet rooms and sensory spaces, focused on event welfare, neuroinclusion, and mental wellbeing, have been meticulously designed to offer a serene mental escape within a safe, supervised, and accessible space. These spaces are specifically tailored to support and enhance the overall event experience for individuals.

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Smithbucklin's Lauren Miller Receives Young Professional of the Year Award

Exhibitor Magazine

CHICAGO � Smithbucklin is delighted to announce Lauren Miller, CMP, CEM, was named the 2023 Young Professional of the Year by the International Associ.

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New CPD Group certification opportunity for ETL and ESL attendees

Event Industry News

Event Tech Live (ETL) and Event Sustainability Live (ESL), which run at ExCeL London this month, have teamed with the CPD Group, a fast-growing continuous professional development accreditation service. A move that highlights the quality of the shows’ content and offers visitors career-enhancing certification.

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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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Salt Lake Chamber Honors Visit Salt Lake President and CEO Kaitlin Eskelson

Exhibitor Magazine

SALT LAKE CITY - Visit Salt Lake's President and CEO Kaitlin Eskelson was honored by The Salt Lake Chamber hosted the 47th annual Women and Business Confe.

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Scotland’s marine sector: its contribution to combatting climate change

Prestige Events Magazine

With 6,160 miles of stunning coastline and over 900 islands, Scotland is a thriving marine nation. It’s no surprise that the marine sector in the country is incredibly robust, with activities from offshore wind to fisheries and marine tourism, contributing £4 billion* to the Scottish economy and employing 68,000 people. The marine sector is so crucial to Scotland that the government has laid out a plan to protect the country’s rivers, waterways and oceans for generations to come.

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venue spotlight: the telegraph hotel in the west midlands

SevenEvents

the telegraph hotel, opened in 2021 and is a hidden gem that offers a blend of luxury and functionality. with its unique meeting and conference spaces, luxurious bedrooms, and a host of incredible features, the telegraph hotel stands out as a prime choice for hosting unforgettable events. why choose the telegraph hotel for your event: central location: situated in the west midlands, the telegraph hotel is easily accessible for both local and out-of-town guests, making it a convenient choice for

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Embracing Native American heritage within your events

MPI

The MPI Academy’s latest 30-Minute Monday webinar—powered by Wordly—featured, Kelsey Woody, a citizen of the Navajo Nation and director of events and projects for Native Americans in Philanthropy, to explore cultural sensitivity and inclusivity during Native American Heritage Month (November).

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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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Podcast: Taking Pride in Employee Events, with Roger Mahusay of T-Mobile

Event Marketer

Roger Mahusay, Associate Events Manager, T-Mobile For this episode’s guest, Roger Mahusay, the path to events was an unconventional one. He went from the Air Force to biology to retail to now associate events manager at T-Mobile. In this interview, Mahusay dives into how he got his foot in the door at corporate and discovered a passion for creating events that he used to enjoy himself as a front-line employee.

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Legends Announces Acquisition of ASM Global

Exhibitor Magazine

Legends and ASM Global today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which Legends will acquire ASM Global to create a premium live even.

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Using Inflatables for Events

Ins'Tent

Back to Inflatables Hub A high-quality inflatable is one of the best ways to add excitement and fun to your next event. Inflatable replicas, inflatable structures, and interactive inflatables can add some style and flair to your event or gathering. What Events Can Benefit From Custom-Made Giant Inflatables? Many different types of events could be elevated with a giant inflatable, especially one that is custom-made for your company or celebration.

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Apple Rock Honored with Four MarCom Awards for Excellence in Team Achievement in Trade Show Exhibit Design

Exhibitor Magazine

Greensboro � Apple Rock, an innovator in the design and manufacture of trade show exhibits, branded environments, and experiential marketing, annou.

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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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Scaling Back the Big Day

Special Events

Why small-scale weddings are rising in popularity

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Project Ocean Episode 1 – Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust

Click & Pledge

Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust The Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust fights for active, working waterfronts with local and sustainable seafood that will serve California communities for years to come. The Trust helps to connect fishermen with policymakers, as well as facilitates seafood education for families and school children. It also partners with several Monterey organizations to use seafood to address food insecurity.

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How to Prioritize Pipeline and Increase Your Event ROI

Certain

Marketing professionals recognize the vital role that events play within their overarching marketing strategy. If planned and executed right, events have the potential to easily turn into revenue-generating powerhouses. According to a study conducted by Visme, 83% of brands say that event marketing has consistently increased their sales. And given the significant time and resources […] The post How to Prioritize Pipeline and Increase Your Event ROI appeared first on Certain, Inc.