IMG

JANUARY 3, 2024

When the Lunar New Year approaches, the vibrant and diverse city of Los Angeles gears up for a celebration like no other. Home to a rich tapestry of cultures, the city embraces the opportunity to honor the traditions of its Asian communities during this auspicious time. But planning Lunar New Year events in Los Angeles California requires meticulous organization and a deep appreciation for the diverse customs that make this celebration so special.

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Attendease

JANUARY 3, 2024

Whether you’re hosting a keynote speech or a conference, your association can leverage engaging events to build member loyalty and make connections in your industry. That said, planning an event is one thing, but getting attendees through the door is another. 1. That’s where event marketing comes into play Strategically promoting your event to appeal to target audiences can boost your RSVPs and, potentially, your return on investment (ROI).

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EventMB

JANUARY 3, 2024

Skift Take: Were the meeting trends we forecasted for 2023 on the mark? What did we get right? What did we miss?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2024

Smart Meetings is looking for extraordinary women to honor in the ninth annual Smart Women in Meetings Awards. As the industry’s first program to recognize and uplift female leaders, our special March issue of Smart Meetings magazine highlights incredible women in meetings and events, followed by our annual Smart Women in Meetings Awards Gala to honor the exclusive group of Smart Women in Meetings.

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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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Expo Pass

JANUARY 3, 2024

We know what you’re thinking, “Has it been a year already?” But it’s true! 2023 has come to an end, and that means taking time to reflect on the year’s wins, challenges, highlights, and personal victories. For us at Expo Pass, it means looking back at the top event planning articles in 2023. And WOW, did our planners read a lot this year! Not only did you read a lot, you read widely, too.

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ePly

JANUARY 3, 2024

A Guide for Event Profs in the Age of Rising Costs Welcome to 2024, where contract negotiations continue to be a critical but dreaded aspect of event planning. In this day and age, negotiation skills are even more essential as event professionals strive to deliver memorable experiences while staying on budget. Collaborating with partners has become a crucial strategy to achieve these goals, as it enables organizers to leverage resources and get more value for their money.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 3, 2024

Dos Equis is a brand primarily known for its advertising, notably “The Most Interesting Man in the World” campaign, featuring the fantastic exploits of a sophisticated older gentleman and a catchphrase—”Stay thirsty, my friends”—that spread through internet meme culture like wildfire. But according to Heineken USA cmo Jonnie Cahill, being an advertising-led brand wasn’t enough.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Eastside Rooms cost of living impact survey reveals that organisers have increased salaries and freelance/consultant fees to help teams adjust to the impact of the cost of living crisis.

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Skiddle

JANUARY 3, 2024

Every year, thousands of people flock to festival sites across the country in search of everlasting memories with their nearest and dearest. The likelihood that you, yes you, the person here reading this line, have experienced a festival yourself is pretty high. But have you ever thought about running your own? Maybe you fancy yourself as a bit of a future festival mogul, the next Michael Eavis perhaps (The legend behind Glastonbury, in case you didn’t know).

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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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Event Industry News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Nine cultural and sporting events set to take place in the West Midlands have shared £3 million of Commonwealth Games legacy funding to help bring hundreds of thousands of people together in the region. Giving an estimated £11.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 3, 2024

More straight talk from event agency leaders on Gen Z, AI, ROI and more as they prep for the year ahead In this second installment of our new-year discussion series, produced in collaboration with leading staffing agency Encore Nationwide (read part one here ), Event Marketer sits down with another panel of veteran experiential marketing executives to hear how agencies will grow and evolve to meet the changing expectations of the market, their teams and the ups and downs of the economy.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Nottingham Venues is a collection of independent venues specialising in meetings and events, set in the beautiful grounds of the University of Nottingham. By bringing together all of the University’s conferencing, hotel and event space, we provide an unrivalled guest experience. Our most iconic venue is the East Midlands Conference Centre.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 3, 2024

Straight talk from event agency leaders on pushing through the pain points and evolving to meet the opportunities in the year ahead For many event professionals, 2023 was the most promising comeback year that only kind of came back. Demand for events was high, but the industry faced many challenges ranging from layoffs in major event sectors to geopolitical issues to inflation and more.

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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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Event Industry News

JANUARY 3, 2024

ASM Global, the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences, venue management and event strategy, enters the new year with an exciting new appointment. It is announced today that Andy O’Sullivan joins ASM’s growing team as the new Chief Executive Officer of Olympia London.

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Canadian Special Events

JANUARY 3, 2024

The “We Back” event by Decor & More was nominated for “Best Micro Event” The purpose of the event was to provide guests with a fun evening in a unique venue. Visitors were welcomed into the lounge area by custom vinyl-wrapped “Pop-a-shot” nets, lounges designed in monochromatic styles and branded walls. “We Back” was a night of celebrating “Being Home” once again and saluting the media outlets that cover the Toronto Raptors organiza

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has promoted Alden Arnold to head of commercial & projects and Dani Bull to senior events & membership executive.

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Glow Global Events

JANUARY 3, 2024

Creating a budget may seem stressful but trust us, w e’re here to tell you that it doesn’t need to be. No matter the size of your event, having a budget is critical to its success. It enables event planners to allocate resources effectively and ensure that no expenses are unexpected. Initially, creating a budget may sound like a daunting process, but we’ve got you covered in this guide on why creating a budget is essential for event clients.

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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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ePly

JANUARY 3, 2024

A Guide for Event Profs in the Age of Rising Costs Welcome to 2024, where contract negotiations continue to be a critical but dreaded aspect of event planning. In this day and age, negotiation skills are even more essential as event professionals strive to deliver memorable experiences while staying on budget. Collaborating with partners has become a crucial strategy to achieve these goals, as it enables organizers to leverage resources and get more value for their money.

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Oveit

JANUARY 3, 2024

So, you’ve got your event lined up and wondering how to jazz it up? Event registration is ready to go buy you want […] The post Event Vouchers Decoded: Step Up your Event Game with 10 Epic Strategies appeared first on Oveit.

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CadmiumCD

JANUARY 3, 2024

This article was written by guest contributer, Pamela Shigeoka. Over the years, the landscape of exhibitor registration management has evolved significantly, moving away from cumbersome spreadsheets and mail merges. Cadmium's Exhibitor Harvester , consolidates all aspects of exhibitor management into a cohesive and user-friendly system that makes planning events a more streamlined process.

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Exhibitor Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2024

SEATTLE, WA � The Seattle Convention Center (SCC) announced today that its Summit building has earned LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green.

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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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Opus Agency

JANUARY 3, 2024

Sharing the Do’s and Don’ts of Incentive Planning with BizBash

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Special Events

JANUARY 3, 2024

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