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Radisson Leverages Automation for Impressive Gains in Group Bookings

EventMB

Skift Take: Hivr.ai is helping the Radisson Hotel Group rewrite the playbook on group bookings. Impressive leaps in lead-to-quote conversion and customer response rates suggest this automation approach is a game changer.

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Planner-Salary Survey: Marketing Duties, Certifications Mean $$$

MeetingsNet

Data from more than 800 corporate, association, and agency planners reveals trends in pay, hours worked, time off taken, job satisfaction, and other work elements. While the average annual salary is $97,130 for the nearly 850 business-event planners who responded to a fall 2023 survey by Convene, the publication of the Professional Convention Management Association, the salary range is fairly wide for planners based on a number of factors.

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Shaking Up Event ROI Measurement

EventMB

Skift Take: Vendelux's Event ROI Index is a bold attempt to inject scientific rigor into the often-ambiguous world of measuring event return on investment. While the initiative is commendable, the question persists: can an algorithm truly capture the ROI of a handshake?

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The next generation of digital wallets is here with Glownet.com’s latest release

Event Industry News

Introducing Digital Wallet 2.0: A Game-Changing Solution Empowering Users to Take Control of Their Finances We are thrilled to announce the release of Digital Wallet 2.0, a revolutionary product that sets a new standard for digital payment & ticketing solutions. Packed with cutting-edge features and functionalities, Digital Wallet 2.

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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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Six Smart Moves at The Westin Grand Cayman

Smart Meetings

In this edition of Smart Moves, get to know the six recent notable appointments making up the professional event management team at The Westin Grand Cayman Islands Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa. John Dillis John Dillis Heading the team is Dillis as director of event management. He earlier served as the property’s director of events from 2018 to 2021.

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Best of 2023: Career Tips

Smart Meetings

From finances to DEI and team building, 2023 was a year for support and education All of us at Smart Meetings and all of our contributors want to see each other thrive, which is why we frequently post strategy stories as a resource for all of us to learn from each other. The following stories provide career tips in very different ways, yet the common goal is educating, sharing experiences and building a network of support for all participants in the Smart Meetings community.

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Ideas: A Roundup of Top Experiential Exhibit Trends from 2023

Event Marketer

As trade show properties move to prioritize community and connection and create more opportunities for exhibitors—Outdoor Retailer’s acquisition of an adventure lifestyle festival as one example—consumer-style experiential is infusing booths with new energy. Heading into one of the year’s biggest trade show seasons, kicking off with CES 2024, we round up experiential strategies from the exhibits we covered throughout 2023 to help inspire your builds, tactics and engagement strategies for trend

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How California’s Associations End the Year with Cheer

Smart Meetings

Connection and Lifelong Learning at CalSAE Seasonal Spectacular 2023 The SAFE Credit Union Convention Center The California Society of Association Executives annual event, CalSAE Seasonal Spectacular 2023, saw Sacramento’s SAFE Credit Union Convention Center transformed into a holiday wonderland, with attendees from across the Golden State, and even representatives from its neighbors to the north and the east, Oregon and Nevada.

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Wedding Dress Rental Places in Toronto

EventSource

If fashion is your thing, you might say that one of the best parts about planning a wedding is picking out THE dress! With a vast array of styles, designs, and fits available, you’re sure to find the perfect gown to make you shine on your big day. But what if you could make that dream a reality without the hefty price tag? This is where wedding dress rental comes into play.

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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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How to set up an online registration for my event in 2024

Oveit

Let’s say you want to start event registrations for your virtual or in-person event. You’ve decided to use an awesome event registration software, […] The post How to set up an online registration for my event in 2024 appeared first on Oveit.

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The Year in Review: MeetingsNet’s 12 Most Popular Articles of 2023

MeetingsNet

Service-fee hikes, changing sourcing patterns, the inflation squeeze, and who can forget when an attendee at a medical conference slapped a panelist? Many of year’s most-read stories help meeting pros navigate their biggest challenges, but they also celebrate accomplishments and look ahead at new ideas and technologies. Both a year in review and a compendium of resources and ideas, here are MeetingsNet’s 12 most-read articles of 2023.

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A Year That Was – Eventscase in 2023

Eventscase Blog

The year 2023 has nothing been short of momentous for us at Eventscase. From January until December, our team delivered new solutions, organised events, broke tech barriers in the events industry and forged new partnerships. All these achievements were inconceivable to us 11 years ago when we marked our humble beginnings. This special Christmas newsletter brings to you everything we are proud of as a company in celebration of the year that was.

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Sticker Shock? Understanding The Price Range of Professional Grade Custom Tents

Ins'Tent

In the dynamic world of marketing and promotions, custom tents stand as reliable brand ambassadors, providing a mobile platform to showcase your identity. However, the price range of professional-grade custom tents can sometimes induce “sticker shock.” In this, we will provide an answer to the question, “How much does a professional grade custom printed tent cost?”.

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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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Partner Perspectives: Three Ideas to Cut Your Exhibit Costs

Event Marketer

Rising costs continue to be the No. 1 challenge for brands in the industry as organizations and their partners navigate economic headwinds and disruptive market dynamics. The 2022 Material Handling and Labor Rates Survey by The Exhibitor Advocate association showed a continued rate increase, which for certain services and markets outpaced inflation by double digits.

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How Easy Is It To Set Up Your Pop-Up Tent?

Ins'Tent

Back to Instent Blogs If you’re an event planner, outdoor enthusiast, trade show road warrior, or someone who simply loves having a portable shelter on the go, chances are you’ve encountered or even owned pop-up tents and canopies. One of the major selling points of pop-up event canopies and other pop-up tents is right there in the name: they pop right up for quick, headache-free deployment.

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Your Christmas and New Year FAQs answered

Skiddle

It’s the most wonderful and, in many cases, the most stressful time of the year for event organisers. The rush is on to attract those vital last-minute sales ahead of your fast-approaching festive events. Your marketing efforts will have no doubt intensified, with paid ads, email campaigns and social media posts working overtime to captivate potential attendees, while you check and double-check that the necessary logistics are in place to ensure your event can go ahead.

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unveiling the charms of glen eagles: elegance redefined: event spaces for unforgettable gatherings

SevenEvents

nestled amid the picturesque landscapes of scotland, glen eagles stands as a beacon of elegance and luxury, offering a haven for those seeking a refined retreat. beyond its renowned golf courses and opulent accommodations, glen eagles is a thriving hub for a myriad of events that enchant and captivate visitors from around the world. glen eagles, synonymous with luxury and sophistication, extends its grandeur to its exquisite event spaces, creating the perfect backdrop for unforgettable gathering

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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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Supercharge your social campaigns with advice from our Social Media Expert, Liv

Skiddle

Changing algorithms and optimal posting times can boggle the mind of an experienced social media user. We’re sure you’ve been there. Your social posts are performing well one week, only to take a hit after the next mega-rich tech bro makes haphazard changes to the platform. Yes, Elon. We’re looking at you. Anyway, in your frustration, you turn to Google for answers.

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Who’s News for December 15, 2023

Special Events

Special Events industry news

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