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The Best Association Website Examples: 17 Features You Need to Attract + Retain Members

Eventmobi

Association websites are the virtual homebase of your organization. They’re the space where current members can access their benefits, new visitors can scope you out, and you can highlight upcoming events in detail. Building an association website with valuable content and an attractive web design can help you: Retain current members Attract new members Raise the value of your sponsor packages Boost event registrations Drive non dues revenue Gather key data about member behavior Curious about wh

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Enter the Chief Travel Officer

EventMB

Skift Take: A chief travel officer role could streamline current business travel processes, but will this role be taken by a human or AI?

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Taking Event Data Security to the Next Level: eventplanner.net now ISO27001 Certified

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In a world where digital information is key, the safety and security of your event data have never been more important. That's why we're thrilled to announce that eventplanner.

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What Happens When Politics and Meetings Mix

EventMB

Skift Take: When a state has controversial laws in place, it makes the job of a meeting professional even more complicated.

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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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CWT Study: Business Travel Costs Are Still Going Up, Slightly

Smart Meetings

Plus strategies for managing increased business travel costs in 2024 Business travel and event cost are not increasing as steeply as they were in 2022, but they’re still going up, according to 2024 Business Travel Forecast , a new study by CWT and Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). The increases in price forecasted in 2022 by CWT and GBTA were far outpaced by the actual numbers across all sectors.

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Musical Comedy as a Business Tool

Smart Meetings

The Water Coolers’ parodies help audiences understand that they are not alone At the intersection of performance and meeting, comedy and musical, is recognition and meaning. Attendees at Smart Women in Meetings Awards Gala were treated to an opening medley by The Water Coolers crafted to remind them that they are not alone. From the debut of a number that harkened back to the days when meeting planning wasn’t thought of as an actual profession (sung to the tune of “I Will Survive”) to the joys o

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Jonas Event Technology Celebrates 30 Years of Business

Event Industry News

Jonas Event Technology (JET) is marking its 30th year of excellence in the events industry. To celebrate three decades of business, JET has put together a timeline of its milestones and memorable moments over the years. The business started as Show Data Systems in 1993.

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EventMobi Redefines the Role of Virtual Events

Smart Meetings

With the acquisition of digital event platform Run The World, EventMobi wants the industry to know that virtual events are a more powerful tool than we realize. “There were a few things that were revolutionary in terms of virtual events during the pandemic, first of all because we couldn’t go anywhere. We had no choice,” says Bob Vaez, founder and CEO of event software platform EventMobi , speaking about the turn to virtual events and meetings during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The Future of Trade Shows: Smart Tech, Personalization, and Community

Event Age by Swapcard

The trade show industry has always been dynamic, but the pandemic quickened the pace of change. Unsurprisingly, we’re seeing massive shifts in the industry that will rebuild the trade show playbook in the next few years. As such, trade show organizers must be nimble and agile to stay ahead. The writing is on the wall: Trade show organizers can't afford to lag behind.

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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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F&B Smart Moves in New York, Arizona and More

Smart Meetings

James Phillips credit: Fairmont Dallas Phillips is executive chef at Fairmont Dallas. He brings over 25 years of experience in the culinary industry. He will manage the hotel’s Pyramid restaurant and bar, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and serving up dishes with local ingredients sourced from Texas growers and regional vendors. In this role, Phillips looks forward to offering locally inspired menus to show off Dallas’ great palette.

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Introducing Webex Events Session Check-in: Streamline attendance tracking and enhance the event experience

Socio Events

Whether adhering to capacity restrictions, ensuring safety and access controls, or recording attendance to award continuing education credits (CEUs), event organizers need the ability to track attendance during event sessions. We’re happy to introduce the Webex Events Session Check-in feature, giving event planners the ability to do all of the above and more.

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The Future of CRM: Beyond Just Database Management

MLeads

Introduction to CRM In the bustling world of business, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is the superhero we often overlook. Originally, it was simply a digital rolodex of sorts, holding a database of customer details. But if we look into its evolution, CRM has transformed into a dynamic tool that businesses can’t function efficiently without.

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Exhibition Place debuts its VR Tour of Beanfield Centre 

Canadian Special Events

Exhibition Place , Canada’s premier destination for conventions, exhibitions, events and entertainment, will return to the 2023 Canadian Meetings + Events Expo (CMEE) and launch its immersive Virtual Reality (VR) Tour of the Beanfield Center. Through this innovative tour, meeting and event professionals can immerse themselves in a “digital twin” of Beanfield Centre and its state-of-the-art facilities, renowned for thoughtful design and a distinctly modern approach that prioriti

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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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Event App Security in 2023: The Ultimate Guide for Secure Mobile Event Apps

Nunify

In a world where the rapid adoption of event technology is more prevalent than ever before, the security of your event app has become critical. Whether you’re an event organizer, an exhibitor, or an attendee, the safety of personal and business-related data is paramount. Digital threats are evolving and becoming more sophisticated. Regulations are tightening around data privacy.

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UKEVENTS CONFIRMS THE NATIONWIDE CATERERS ASSOCIATION (NCASS) AS NEW PARTNER

Prestige Events Magazine

UKEVENTS, the umbrella organisation for the events industry, has confirmed the Nationwide Caterers Association (NCASS) as its newest partner. NCASS is the only membership organisation in the UK to support independent food and drink businesses and has been supporting its members to be safe, legal, and profitable for over 30 years. Its key priorities include raising the profile of its members among the wider events industry, raising safety standards, and to educate on LPG safety.

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How to Craft an Effective Lunch Menu

Caterease

Lunchtime is a crucial time of day, and an essential aspect of ensuring satisfied and happy customers is crafting an. The post How to Craft an Effective Lunch Menu appeared first on Caterease.

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Who’s News for August 11, 2023

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Special Events industry news

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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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10 Ways To Maximize Your Global Pharma Content Strategy With Online Events

SpotMe Blog

Navigating the waters of pharma marketing is not for the faint-hearted. When you’re in an industry where every claim could potentially affect lives, it becomes paramount to ensure that marketing moves are not just compelling but scientifically grounded. How, then, is it possible for pharmaceutical marketers to create a global pharma content strategy that not only engages audiences but also educates them and builds brand awareness?