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Why our meetings are still full of lectures

Conferences that Work

Why are our meetings still full of lectures? Well, listen to and consider this June 11, 2021 quote from New York City Mayoral frontrunner Eric Adams : [link]. “With new technology of remote learning, you don’t need school children to be in a school building with a number of teachers. It’s just the opposite. You could have one great teacher that’s in one of our specialized high schools teach 300-400 students…”.

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End Game: How Event Marketers are Keeping Attendees from Leaving Early

Event Marketer

Breaking down the psychology of event engagement. Experience builders obsessed with the attendee journey know that in the last few hours of an event, attendee attrition—people leaving early—can make the difference between an event that falls a little flat or one that wraps leaving everyone with all the feels. Nobody wants to be in a half-empty room at the end of the day with suitcases in reach, right?

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10 Swag Bag Ideas Sure To Delight Event Goers

Bizzabo

As you gear up for in-person events, you might be wondering what modern swag bag ideas will still work. Swag bags might not be the main reason for professionals to gather together—but they sure can stir up delight, conversations, and talk on social media. Whether you’re ready for 100% in-person events or if you’re wanting to send swag to virtual event attendees, tasteful free stuff can bring a smile to any face.

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Carpocalypse: How to Prepare for Rental Car and Rideshare Price Surge

Smart Meetings

The pandemic-spurred reduction in chip manufacturing has been in the news for months, but on-the-ground effects are becoming startlingly clear just as meeting professionals are planning how to get attendees from the airport to the hotel and back: there’s an unprecedented price increase for vehicles, whether purchasing a new or used car—or renting one.

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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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4 Things to Consider When Choosing Your Wedding Accessories

EventSource

Once you have found your dress, it’s time to start thinking about what accessories you will wear on the day. While this may seem simple, the wrong accessories can completely throw off your look, or worse, make you uncomfortable on your wedding day. Here are 3 major things to consider when picking your accessories: . Comfort: The last thing you want on your big day is to be constantly aware of your jewelry or other accessories.

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How to Launch Successful Hybrid Events with Virtual & In-Person Components

Socio Events

It seems like almost yesterday when life, as we knew it, dramatically changed. Along with discovering new ways to work, companies had to creatively reinvent how they conducted business in order to stay afloat and weather the tough times. If you are an event manager, the urgency to pivot from in-person events to digital experiences in 2020 was likely a big challenge.

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We go live on Six Rivers Media in Northeast Tennessee

Evvnt

As we go live on Six Rivers Media, LLC a multi-media company locally grown and owned in Northeast Tennessee. It is the parent company of six local, high-profile media platforms: Kingsport Times News, Johnson City Press, Six Rivers Digital, Jonesborough Herald & Tribune, Erwin Record, and Mountain City Tomahawk. Johnson City Press [link] Kingsport Times […].

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New and Renovated: It’s All in the Details

Smart Meetings

The Beatrice , Providence, Rhode Island. The 47-room boutique hotel opens in downtown Providence this summer, named after the hotelier’s mother and honoring her dedication to the city with a discerning and philanthropic spirit. Taking residence in the 1887 Exchange Building, the property honors its 19th-century heritage with refined decor complemented with luxury amenities like Mascioni linens and BeeKind organic care products.

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Adams Media Publishing goes group wide – serving 34 million people

Evvnt

One of the few but great privately owned family news media publishers Adams Media Publishing (APG) goes live across it’s full portfolio of sites with Evvnt Discovery, Self Transact Ticketing and Event Marketing services with @Evvnt. – I’ve always know when you get to work with APG the rest will follow as this is a […]. The post Adams Media Publishing goes group wide – serving 34 million people appeared first on Evvnt.

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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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8 Smart Moves in NYC, Los Angeles and Maui

Smart Meetings

William Cutillo and Cristina Dalal. Cutillo is general manager and Dalal is director of sales for Graduate Roosevelt Island in New York City. Before Graduate Roosevelt, Cutillo was general manager for Paramount Hotel in New York City. Throughout his career, Cutillo has been awarded several accolades, including Starwood Hotels and Resorts’ Hotel of the Year and Best-in-Class Manager while he worked on the opening team of W Hoboken Hotel in New Jersey.

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Sampling is Back: Get a Taste of the Impossible Food Truck Tour

Event Marketer

Aimed at meat eaters, the sampling activation is available as a walk-up or drive-up experience. On the menu: mini, plant-based Hawaiian kabobs. As COVID restrictions lifted and vaccines got underway this spring, the industry saw the widespread return of sampling, and Impossible Foods wasted no time getting its plant-based products into consumers’ hands.

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Upcoming GuideTalk – Providing Value to Sponsors with Guidebook 6|27

Guidebook

Sponsors play a critical role in many events. Through revenue, content, and dialog, sponsors contribute to the overall success of events large and small. . As the events landscape continues to evolve – so must sponsorship opportunities. Our flexible platform allows organizers to tailor sponsorship packages that support event goals. Guidebook offers event organizers a variety of built-in sponsorship opportunities to drive value from partners.

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We go live on the Savannah Business Journal, Georgia

Evvnt

As we push this site live we are looking forward to seeing more business event submissions here in Savannah, Georgia – Savannah Business Journal [link]. The post We go live on the Savannah Business Journal, Georgia appeared first on Evvnt.

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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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Bristol City Council allows Sequences Festival amid noise fears

Event Industry News

An open-air music festival has been given permission to go ahead after its organiser agreed to adhere to 112 strict conditions and volume monitoring. Bristol City Council made the decision after considering complaints about the plans from nearby residents. The council said noise levels must not exceed 70 decibels from 16:30 BST and 72 decibels after 19:30.

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Craftsmen Industries Offers Experiential Marketing Trailer Solutions

Exhibitor Magazine

Manufacturers who have historically relied upon trade shows as a primary lead generation channel have had to find a new way to connect with prospects.

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Parkrun: Free weekly 5k events set to return in over 500 locations on 26 June

Event Industry News

Parkrun events are set to return in more than 500 locations on 26 June after approval was gained from a large number of local authorities. Organisers had said they were “fearful for our future” and asked Prime Minister Boris Johnson to intercede. The free 5km events were due to resume on 5 June but were delayed after only a third of landowners gave permission.

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Outdoor Bat Mitzvah (Allseated Event Spotlight)

All Seated

As we continue to open up after the COVID-19 Pandemic, events are still pivoting from the original plans with much reconfiguring taking place. In this Allseated Event Spotlight, Melisa Imerbman of The Event of a Lifetime shares the intricate planning and event details surrounding this unique and beautiful outdoor Bat Mitzvah! This Bat Mitzvah was originally supposed to be a large party at a venue.

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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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Foo Fighters to play first show at Madison Square Garden since March 2020

Event Industry News

Foo Fighters have been confirmed as the first band to perform at Madison Square Garden since March 2020. The rock giants will play to a fully vaccinated crowd on June 20, marking the first full-capacity show at the iconic venue in over 450 days. Announcing the show on social media, the Foos wrote: “We’ve been waiting for this day for over a year. And @TheGarden’s going to feel that HARD.

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Special Events Magazine Show Issue Out Now!

Special Events

Our Show Issue is out and ready for you to read!

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AEO chief executive recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List

Event Industry News

The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is pleased to announce its chief executive officer, Chris Skeith, has been awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2021 for services to the events industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. CEO of the AEO since 2014, Skeith has made it his mission to promote the UK events industry and help drive member interests.

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CEIR Announces 2021 First Quarter Results

Exhibitor Magazine

DALLAS  The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) reports that the U.S. business-to-business (B2B) exhibition industry in the first quarter.

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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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Edmonton Rock Fest is Back to Celebrate its 10th Anniversary!

Trixstar

The Rock and Roll Society of Edmonton is very excited to welcome back Edmonton Rock Fest on Saturday, August 14th, celebrating its milestone 10th Anniversary. The one-day festival will take place at the historic Racetrack Infield on the Edmonton Exhibition Lands, which is being transformed into a socially distanced outdoor concert venue this summer.

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New and Renovated: It’s All in the Details

Smart Meetings

The Beatrice , Providence, Rhode Island. The 47-room boutique hotel opens in downtown Providence this summer, named after the hotelier’s mother and honoring her dedication to the city with a discerning and philanthropic spirit. Taking residence in the 1887 Exchange Building, the property honors its 19th-century heritage with refined decor complemented with luxury amenities like Mascioni linens and BeeKind organic care products.

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16 Breathtaking Winery Wedding Venues in California

Milestone Events Group

When it comes to planning your wedding, the venue is perhaps the most important decision you’ll make. Luckily, California is filled with hundreds of jaw-dropping winery wedding venues that will make your day smooth and seamless while entertaining your guests in a gorgeous setting. From wines and menus to dance floors and ceremonies, there’s a lot to consider when selecting your venue.

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Point of View: Marie Townshend

IEM

Marie Townshend. Conferences and Operations Manager at British Occupational Hygiene Society. [link]. As part of our commitment to championing the industry, we are talking to people about their careers and what IEM means to them. Marie Townshend I was 21 and studying for a part time law degree while working full time. She was given a series of roadshows to plan and manage and BOOM, that was it, her love and passion for event management was born and she hasn’t looked back!

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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.

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Three Ways to Deploy Video for Your Event

Hubb

There is a lot to video, especially as we move into hybrid events. For virtual attendees, video is how your audience will consume the majority of your event. For your live attendees, unless your event is a networking dinner or gala, the same could be true for them. To help you make the most out of your event's video content, we created a data sheet with a few different ways you deploy it to your audience.

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5 tips to throw a virtual birthday party for your employees

SevenEvents

even though covid-19 has forced us to spend time away from our families and friends, not being in the same room as them doesn’t have to stop us from enjoying memorable moments together. with these top tips, you don’t have to see a virtual corporate event or birthday party for someone in your team as a negative, they can be their own unique and equally fun experience. maybe your team is global, so holding a virtual party would open the guest list to those beyond the local area. people can also co

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An update to Facebook API conversions

Skiddle

Following changes to tracking introduced in iOS14 , promoters may find their purchase conversion figures have started to drop. This is due to Apple limiting the data that can be sent to Facebook, plus giving the opportunity to users to opt-out. We realise that running ad campaigns is a vital part of any event’s success. As such, Skiddle have taken steps to mitigate this recent change.