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How Intentional Conversations Boost Business Networking

EventMB

Skift Take: Networking breaks and cocktail hours are no longer enough. Business networking at events requires a structured approach that fosters intentional conversations.

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The Truth About the Urban Oasis Destination Trend for Meetings

Smart Meetings

What elements should meeting planners look for when sourcing to forge better group connections With the focus on the return of meetings, many meeting planners are seeking unforgettable locations for their next event that will provide ease and accessibility for their attendees. Kate De Master In this post-pandemic world, many groups are more comfortable being indoors than they have been over the past few years.

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4 Tips for Giving Attendees the Complete F&B Experience

EventMB

Skift Take: Your attendees are arriving with new expectations about what’s on the plate and what’s at the bar. Learn how to exceed those expectations and turn your event into a culinary celebration that will satisfy every appetite for an unforgettable experience.

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What One Thing? Creating Magical Experiences with Robert Strong

Smart Meetings

On this episode of What One Thing? Smart Meetings Content Director JT Long speaks with Robert Strong , magician, comedian and speaker in addition to being an author. Strong shares with Smart Meetings on how he got started in magic, creating magical experiences for customers, and how humor can be used to help people connect. Lastly, Strong shares a memory of the time he shared the stage with the late comedian Robin Williams.

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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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How To Preserve Your Wedding Floral Bouquet

EventSource

Your wedding bouquet is special and beautiful — not to mention that it took a while to choose — so no wonder you don’t want to say goodbye to it after your big day. The good news? You don’t have to! There are some creative and special ways to preserve your wedding floral bouquet which can remind you of your special day for many years to come.

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The Line Between Attendee Data and Privacy

Endless Events

Navigating event attendee data requires the right balance between collecting valuable information and respecting event attendee privacy. But with rapid advancements in technology and law that struggles to keep up, finding that balance can be tricky, especially as tech becomes cheaper and easier to access. Catalyzed by a recent Tech Crunch headline about a General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) violation at Mobile World Congress (MWC), Will, Nick, and Dustin tackle attendee data in today’s ep

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Blackstone completes acquistion of Cvent

Event Industry News

Cvent Holding Corp. (“Cvent”), an industry-leading meetings, events and hospitality technology provider, today announced the completion of its acquisition by an affiliate of private equity funds managed by Blackstone (“Blackstone”) for $8.50 per share in cash, representing a total enterprise value of approximately $4.6 billion.

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say hello to digital name badges

SevenEvents

as we move to more sustainable practices, digital name badges, also known as an electronic name badge or e-badges, are an exciting, modern alternative to traditional paper or plastic name badges. as well as being more sustainable, the digital displays can be an excellent tool for your event, they can display and capture so much more information than just names. digital name badges typically incorporate a small electronic screen, such as an lcd or an led display, to showcase the wearer’s in

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What is ECN Learn the benefits of a true ECN Forex Broker

InCharged

In the system, such a situation is impossible since the speed of execution of transactions varies from 20 ms to 80 ms. It is, for this reason, why it is popular among algorithmic traders. Even the stock trading in this sector has advanced significantly, even though the procedure for acquiring stocks is more complicated than buying currencies. ECN forex brokers are often the best choice for beginner currency traders thanks to their competitive interbank market spreads.

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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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Event Planning: The Art of Crafting Memorable Experiences

Eventsforce

So much more than organising logistics and coordinating schedules, event planning is an art form that enables truly talented planners to create captivating experiences, and occasions that leave a lasting impression upon attendees. Planners — from weddings and corporate conferences to music festivals and charity fundraisers — are the unsung masterminds behind every successful occasion, working tirelessly to weave together elements of design, creativity, and storytelling to bring events to life.

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DIVERSITY ALLIANCE WINS RISING STAR AWARD AT THE SOUTH EAST STARTUP AWARDS FINALS.

Prestige Events Magazine

Diversity Alliance has been named as the Rising Star at the South East finals of the StartUp Awards 2023 on the 1st of June. Diversity Alliance, established in May 2022 by Gabrielle Austen Browne, is a premier consultancy service committed to empowering organisations and the global Events/MICE and Hospitality industry in achieving diversity, inclusivity, equity, and accessibility.

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Meeting Professionals International Experiments with Annual Meeting

MeetingsNet

The just-completed World Education Congress went south of the U.S. border for the first time, while using a different type of host property and a revamped educational format. With the post-pandemic environment for meetings and conventions allowing organizations to try some different ideas, Meeting Professionals International did just that with its World Education Congress, held from June 13 to 15.

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Merlin Venues Announces Charity Initiative at Opening of Riverside Rooms Venue Spaces

Prestige Events Magazine

Merlin Venues, a leading provider of event spaces, unveiled a new charitable initiative during the grand opening of their Riverside Rooms venue in London last night. The initiative aims to support two notable charities, the Sea Life Trust and Merlin’s Magic Wand. Under this initiative, for every event booked at one of the London Merlin venues, £1 per cover will be donated to either of the two charities associated with Merlin Entertainments.

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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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Touchnet Partnership

Event Guru

Event Guru Software and Registration Guru Software provide attendees as well as clients a convenient way to process payments online. Thanks to our partnership with Touchnet , this step is even easier and more secure. TouchNet facilitates connections that help ensure secure payments and reduce the scope of PCI compliance activities for more than 1,000 higher ed institutions.

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The Card Network named recommended supplier to {10-11} Carlton Terrace for sustainable badging

Prestige Events Magazine

{10-11} Carlton Terrace has announced their list of accredited suppliers for the next three years. The Card Network in Sandycroft has been named as a recommended supplier for Sustainable Badging, Event Passes and Cards. Home to the British Academy, {10-11} Carlton House Terrace is a Grade 1 listed building in Westminster, serving as a versatile setting for conferences, seminars, promotional launches, weddings, fashion shows, filming and academic and business meetings.

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Is “I’m busy” an acceptable excuse?

The Event Concierge

Is “I’m busy” an acceptable excuse? Julie Wong, CMP , Meeting and Event Planner Recently, I had dinner at a small neighborhood restaurant with two other couples. We are all small business owners, in the service industry, but not necessarily hospitality. The restaurant wasn’t super busy, but there were a few occupied tables. I had asked for a water refill from our busser.

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Improve your ad performance and ticket sales with the new Facebook update

Skiddle

Facebook (Meta) have recently made a big announcement which will allow advertisers to track their conversions more accurately and potentially lead to better reporting, improved ad performance and more conversions. If you are listing events on Skiddle and running ads on Facebook or Instagram (or plan to), this article is for you. You have probably heard at some point in the past couple of years that Facebook has to make some changes to their tracking of iOS users due to restrictions imposed by Ap

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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 Value of Association Values

StraussCA

Young people increasingly prioritize working for, buying from, and involving themselves with companies and organizations that align with their values [ 1 ], [ 2 ]. Values are important for associations, too, creating the foundation of strategy and providing clear expectations around behaviours and decision-making. I know first-hand the consequences of not having defined values.

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Event Planning: The Art of Crafting Memorable Experiences

Eventsforce

So much more than organising logistics and coordinating schedules, event planning is an art form that enables truly talented planners to create captivating experiences, and occasions that leave a lasting impression upon attendees. Planners — from weddings and corporate conferences to music festivals and charity fundraisers — are the unsung masterminds behind every successful occasion, working tirelessly to weave together elements of design, creativity, and storytelling to bring events to life.

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Did you know: Communication without limits

Eventscase Blog

In recent times, we delved into attendee engagement – about how to make our attendees feel recognised and collaborative during events. To achieve this, a vital aspect to maintain is fluid and direct communication. We have addressed this topic through “Communication without limits,” the fifth session of our instructional series “Did you know?

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Music Venue Trust welcomes £5 million investment for UK grassroots music venues

Skiddle

The Music Venue Trust (MVT), a charity dedicated to securing the future of live events spaces across the UK, has welcomed news of a new £5 million investment into grassroot venues. The pledged funding, announced by the Secretary of State for Culture, Lucy Frazer, will be provided over a two year period via the Supporting Grassroots Live Music Fund and will be managed by government-funded body, Arts Council England.

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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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EXPO PACK Guadalajara Breaks Records, Brings Packaging and Processing Industry Together in Dynamic Latin American Market

Exhibitor Magazine

HERNDON, VA. � Breaking records, EXPO PACK Guadalajara (June 13�15, 2023; Expo Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico), the premier exhibition for.

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Last Day to Apply to Speak at Catersource + The Special Event 2024

Special Events

The deadline for speaker/session submissions is TOMORROW June 16, 2023 at 11:59 pm CST.

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How to Setup Additional Payment Methods

Click & Pledge

How to Setup Additional Payment Methods We’re excited to share that Click & Pledge now offers a range of additional payment methods, allowing you to provide enhanced convenience and flexibility to your valued donors. These new payment methods include Apple Pay, PayPal, Venmo, Google Pay, Stripe’s Link, and direct bank transfers. To take advantage of these exciting options, follow these two steps: Step 1: Switch to Stripe To access the additional payment methods, we recommend swit

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How to Plan a Family Reunion: A Step-by-Step Guide

Social Tables

In a world that moves at lightning speed, despite the technology we use to stay in touch, it can be more difficult for many people to stay connected with friends and family. With combating schedules, busy lives, and different hometowns, relatives may not see each other for years at a time. If you’re looking for a way to get your loved ones together but don’t know how to plan a family reunion, we can help.

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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.