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Smart Glasses Are On the Rise: Can They Help With Event Planning?

Attendease

Technology is constantly evolving, and various industries are delving into and exploring innovations and digital solutions. The event sector is no exception, as event planners and managers are starting to experiment with tech to enhance events and the planning process. In fact, many event trends for 2024 are skewing heavily toward the digital world.

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IMEX Frankfurt 2024 Showcases Industry Growing in Confidence

EventMB

Skift Take: The 2024 edition of IMEX Frankfurt illustrated the global recovery and growth of the events industry, while not neglecting learning and sustainability.

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Exhibit Case Study: Inside Dematic’s Use of Immersive Media at MODEX 2024

Event Marketer

For MODEX 2024, the premier supply chain trade show that took place in Atlanta in March, Dematic, a company that designs, builds and supports intelligent automated solutions, looked to find a showstopping way to present the company’s innovative solutions that help supply chain companies solve their business challenges. On a show floor traditionally full of robots and heavy equipment, Dematic’s all-black, 35-foot by 70-foot booth became a digitally-driven experience with anamorphic 3D proje

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What One Thing? The Importance of Demanding Tools for International Conferences with Geoff Freeman

Smart Meetings

In this episode of the “What One Thing” podcast, JT Long, vice president and content director at Smart Meetings, sits down with Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of U.S. Travel, to discuss the crucial need for adequate tools to organize international conferences. They delve into why these conferences are vital for advancing economies, science, medicine and fostering global connections.

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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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Brighton Music Conference 2024: Full programme revealed including Skiddle panel

Skiddle

We've partnered with Brighton Music Conference to help deliver this year's event. Learn more about the recently unveiled full programme here.

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Creating Leaders The Ritz-Carlton Way

Smart Meetings

In 1996, Disney Institute launched to teach the highly successful Disney approach for customer satisfaction (or guest happiness, as Disney culture calls it) to managers and executives in a range of industries far removed from hospitality—like health care, automotive and retail. Yet Disney is not the only hospitality brand to share its success formula with others for a fee.

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2024 Contracts Playbook

SmartMeetings

What to watch For Contracts don’t sound exciting. Lots of legal language, tons of details—essentially, a heavy lift. But if you look at them another way, event contracts are a dynamic landscape that can either serve as a solid foundation for your event, or a swampy marsh full of lurking danger! Even if that more adventurous perspective doesn’t make you any happier about them, they’re a necessary part of the meetings and events industry.

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Toronto’s Top Bands Favourite Songs Guaranteed To Get Your Guests Dancing

EventSource

As wedding day turns to wedding night, guests (and you!) start to relax: jackets are cast aside, heels are replaced with flats, formalities fly, and – after months of agonizing over the smallest of decisions and details with your partner (and in-laws) – you’re finally ready to let loose and hit that dancefloor! As you’ve likely experienced, corralling guests to said dancefloor is no easy feat.

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Support Events Industry Sustainable Report

Event Industry News

Fund the update of the pivotal state of industry Show Must Go On Report, to shape festival and outdoor events sustainability. Vision: 2025 has launched a crowdfunder to create the third edition of the Show Must Go On report and shape a new climate strategy and practices towards 2030.

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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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Paula and Charyl’s Classic Wedding at Deer Creek Golf & Banquet

EventSource

Paula and Charyl’s love story bloomed on a sun-kissed autumn day at Deer Creek Golf & Banquet. From the moment they exchanged vows to the joyous cheers of family and friends, every aspect reflected the deep love and connection between the couple. Cerise Events perfectly coordinated every detail of their once-in-a-lifetime event, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for everyone.

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Tracking Networking ROI: Measuring the Intangible at In-person Events

Stova

Measuring networking in a virtual event is easy. Everything happens through a digital platform where every interaction is trackable, at least statistically. Measuring networking is less straightforward at an in-person event – but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s how. Unlike virtual events where every interaction is easily trackable, the intangible nature of face-to-face networking poses a unique challenge when it comes to measuring success.

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Hospitality Action’s 2024 Mental Health & Wellbeing Survey – requesting your support

Prestige Events Magazine

It’s more than two years since Hospitality Action last ran a sector-wide Wellbeing survey. A lot has happened since then, some things have improved while others have deteriorated. One of Hospitality Action’s primary aims is to help the hospitality industry understand more about their employees’ challenges and needs in the workplace, as well as identify the relationship between employer and employee when it comes to employee wellbeing.

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Meet the All-Stars: The 2024 B-to-B Dream Team

Event Marketer

Eight years ago, we reimagined our long-running Dream Team program to focus on b-to-b event and trade show marketers in spaces that, at the time, we said were “home to a virtual revolution in new formats, fresh thinking and trends.” The post Meet the All-Stars: The 2024 B-to-B Dream Team appeared first on Event Marketer.

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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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New Positive Impact Campaign Targets Business Events In Cambridge

Prestige Events Magazine

Meet Cambridge, the official conference and events bureau for Cambridge and the surrounding area, has launched a new campaign to support those in food poverty in Cambridge, called Meet Up & Make A Difference. More than 50 venues in its portfolio are supporting the positive impact initiative and clients are being encouraged to take action at their future events with the collective aim of helping two Cambridge-based organisations: Cambridge City Foodbank and Cambridge Sustainable Food CIC.

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How the American Library Association Used Warpwire to Enhance Their Conference Media

CadmiumCD

The Challenge: Developing a strategy for evolving media types in a unified, feature-rich platform The American Library Association (ALA) is th e world’s oldest and largest library associatio n, with a mission “ to provide leadership for the development, promotion and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.

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Why Event Marketers Need Referral Marketing

InGo

There is a million dollars of event growth connected to your current attendees. In order to unlock it, you need referral marketing. Why can referral marketing drive exponential growth for events? Because your future sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees are connected to your current event participants. Referral marketing has many benefits — it’s the most effective B2B marketing tactic, word-of-mouth is the top recommendation method, and 81% of U.S. buyers are influenced by friends’ soc

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The Ultimate Guide for Caterers: Preparing for a Successful Memorial Day Weekend

Caterease

Memorial Day Weekend is not just the unofficial start of summer; it’s a significant opportunity for caterers to showcase their expertise, expand their customer base, and significantly boost their revenue. With families and communities gathering to honor those who have served their country, the demand for catering services sees a considerable uptick.

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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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How Skiddle Supported Highest Point Festival 2024

Skiddle

Highest Point Festival returned last weekend. Lancaster’s Williamson Park was transformed from an idyllic park to a mini-metropolis of live music and entertainment. We absolutely love Highest Point. So we were delighted to be able to help bring it to life using The Promotion Centre and some of the brightest minds in the Skiddle office. From ticketing to social media promotion, we gave our all, ensuring that returning and first-time attendees had places to get the lowdown on what to expec

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Using LinkedIn as we gear up for WEC

MPI

While face-to-face interactions are invaluable, starting your WEC networking digitally on LinkedIn can give you a significant head start.

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Grace Meadows of Help Musicians/Music Minds Matter on Mental Health Advocacy & Skiddle Collaboration

Skiddle

The post Grace Meadows of Help Musicians/Music Minds Matter on Mental Health Advocacy & Skiddle Collaboration appeared first on Skiddle Promotion Centre.

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Louisiana-based Synergy Design Group Acquires Imagen, LLC

Exhibitor Magazine

NEW ORLEANS - Synergy Design Group, a Louisiana-based exhibit design company for trade shows and branded interiors, announces the acquisition of Imag.

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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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Springfield College – The Perfect Location for Your Next Event!

Unique Venues

If you are planning to host an unforgettable event, whether it’s a corporate retreat, professional conference, or even a youth event, then Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts is the perfect place for you. You will find world-class facilities, stunning natural views, and a wide range of activities to choose from to make your event memorable.

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And the Gala Award Goes to.Elevate in Concert at Dr. Phillips Center

Special Events

Part 3 in our 2024 Gala Award Feature Series

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Corporate & Incentive Travel recently asked event professionals, “What are the latest trends in event design? What do attendees really want?” Opus Agency’s Chief Creative Officer, Caryn Mambro, shares how our team designs bold, dramatic, festival-inspired events and experiences to keep the energy and engagement at an ultimate high. Read more! #WeAreOpusAgency #BeMoved

Opus Agency

Giving Attendees What They Want: Immersion, Interaction