Eventmobi

JULY 17, 2023

When it comes to event planning, it’s the little things that count! Your attendees need a way to introduce themselves at your conference, and their very first tool is the trusty event badge. A well-designed event badge can: Facilitate attendee introductions and networking Reflect your brand identity and convey conference information Promote sponsors and enable exhibitor lead capture Serve as a memorable keepsake from your event So how do you help your attendees put their best foot forward?

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Conferences that Work

JULY 17, 2023

I am resigned to the fact that OpenAI ‘s Large Language Model ChatGPT has scraped every blog post I’ve written here (over 750 posts in the last 13 years—around half a million words) so it can parrot my thoughts about meeting design, facilitation, and other topics. But I felt surprised, dismayed, and angry to discover that this $10 billion company, OpenAI, has misappropriated my copyright, by digesting my copyrighted book Conferences That Work: Creating Events That People Love witho

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Attendease

JULY 20, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business world, securing the right Software as a Service (SaaS) solution can make or break an organization’s success. However, the journey doesn’t end with selecting the perfect software. The real magic lies in negotiating SaaS contracts. With the right skillset and a clear understanding of your organization’s needs, you can emerge from the negotiation process with a contract that drives significant value and savings.

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IMG

JULY 19, 2023

The influencer marketing world has been catapulted to new and exciting directions beyond social media campaigns. Influencer events are one of the most exciting and impactful of all. But you need to make the event fresh and innovative. New experiences capture influencers and provide them with an outlet for creative content-making! So, how do you organize influencer events that are exciting, out of the ordinary, and stellar?

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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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EventMB

JULY 19, 2023

Skift Take: In a shock announcement, the Australian State Victoria has pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games. This is a massive blow to a competition that doesn't seem to be profitable, and many believe no longer makes sense.

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Event Age by Swapcard

JULY 21, 2023

In the fast-paced world of event marketing, where time and resources are often limited, you must go the extra mile with your content. The digital era has increased content production, especially in virtual and hybrid events, but most event marketers aren’t making the most out of the content they’re producing. Repurposing and leveraging existing content across multiple channels is an excellent way to extend your reach and engagement, capture new leads, and build a strong online presence.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 21, 2023

Bloggers and marketers have been using artificial intelligence to create brief videos from text, still images, and moving graphics. Now, A.I.-led video editing of speakers’ presentations can help event hosts generate robust social-media content as the meeting is happening. While a growing number of meeting planners are using ChatGPT to seek out the right topics, experts, and session titles for their next conference agenda, some A.I-focused tech companies are busy developing new capabilities for

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EventMB

JULY 21, 2023

Skift Take: Effective leadership requires building connections with your team and there's no better way to do this than by talking and listening to their stories.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

The City of Innovation has a history of resiliency and is already reinventing itself Rumors of a mass exodus from San Francisco’s ballrooms and expo floors are turning out to be premature, indeed. After a blow to international travel due to Covid, a wave of tech layoffs and some negative publicity, the city is leaning into its strengths as a diverse, business savvy and beautiful destination to reemerge stronger.

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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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PCMA Convene

JULY 21, 2023

Ken Holsinger, Freeman’s senior vice president for strategy, presents the EduCon 2023 session, “Attracting & Engaging Next-Generation Event Attendees.” (Whatever Media Group) The generation that needs more socialization and hand-holding, but is also transforming work cultures — Gen Z — now makes up fewer than one out of 10 in the labor pool, according to a recent Fast Company article.

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Event Certificate

JULY 20, 2023

In this post I’ll be reviewing the following social media tips for event planners: Social media is one of the best free tools for marketing your event planning business. It provides you with access to a pool of potential customers and you don’t have to spend a dime. When you […] The post Social Media for Event Planners appeared first on The Event Certificate | Marketing Coach & Consultant for Event Planners and Wedding Planners.

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EventMB

JULY 18, 2023

Skift Take: Using influencer marketing to promote events doesn't have to involve celebrities. These tools help turn speakers into the influencers that they are.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

Following the ever-changing trends of the event production industry This summer marks the 30th year event and entertainment production company Empire has been putting on live events across six continents. Founded by J.B. Miller in New York City in 1993, the company has since produced events for corporations, associations and nonprofits, among others, such as The Webby Awards, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Goalkeepers, the New York Public Theater Gala, the TIME 100 Gala and The Tribeca

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Event Industry News

JULY 19, 2023

Jiggee is an international award winning Special Events Agency that focuses on producing bespoke corporate and luxe events across the APAC region out of it’s offices in Singapore and Malaysia. Specializing in M.I.C.E, Corporate and Luxury Events, our forte lies offering turnkey cutting-edge, one-stop DMC-styled event production solutions to clients from across the globe.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 17, 2023

One of Carolina Goradesky’s first assignments as PCMA’s new head of sustainability was taking part in a sustainability session at PCMA EduCon 2023. Samantha Veneruso, director of learning programs at the American Geophysical Union (from left); Goradesky; and Lauren Parr, SVP, meetings and learning at AGU, were introduced by Joni Opperman, Hilton Worldwide Sales.

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EventMB

JULY 19, 2023

Skift Take: Burnout is a growing crisis among business professionals, and excessive screen time may be partly to blame. Here are three ways to help your attendees unplug from their devices, reconnect with the moment, and recharge their own batteries.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

The FAA outlines the future of transportation and hiring The arrival of flying taxis whisking travelers to and from airports got a step closer this week after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Plan. The initiative aims to document the work required to make initial AAM operations possible by identifying operational settings or “key sites” in the near future to make the innovative form of transportation a reality by 2028, if not sooner.

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Speaker: Adam Dorfman, Lindsay Harrison, and Erin O'Brien

Did you know that 4 out of 5 consumers use local search and 88% use smartphones for those searches? With that in mind, I think it's safe to say your online presence is the silver bullet of your business. Think about the revenue you could be missing by not prioritizing local search optimization. Fortunately, there are a handful of steps you can take right now that will immediately impact your business's pace in local search, and we're happy to share them.

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Event Industry News

JULY 19, 2023

More festival attendees decide against abandoning tents while one in ten still litter cigarette butts and disposable cups, brand-new research suggests. Better Waste Solutions, a waste management company, surveyed the British public about their recycling habits at music festivals — which reportedly cause 25,800 tonnes of waste annually in the UK.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 17, 2023

In addition to offering a first-timer orientation at your event, like this one at PCMA EduCon 2023, create and facilitate design-your-day sessions each morning. (Whatever Media Group) In his book, The Paradox of Choice , author Barry Schwartz writes: “Learning to choose is hard. Learning to choose well is harder. And learning to choose well in a world of unlimited possibilities is harder still, perhaps too hard.

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EventMB

JULY 17, 2023

Skift Take: Explori's new exhibitor ROI tool is part best practice survey and part data-driven dashboard. It’s also priced affordably, which may prove a shrewd move.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2023

Artistic New Hotels Open Across the Globe at the Intersection of Destination and Hospitality Picture it: a luxurious hotel in a stunning destination boasting vibrant culture, mouth-watering local cuisine and all the amenities and facilities a guest could want. Seems to have it all, right? Not quite! Meet three brand new hotels redefining what it means to authentically experience a destination and luxury hospitality together.

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Event Industry News

JULY 18, 2023

A total of 1.1m people came to the UK from overseas last year to attend a concert, peaking at over one million for the first time, a report has said. Figures released by industry body UK Music suggest music tourism contributed £6.6bn to the economy.

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Event Certificate

JULY 20, 2023

Want to learn how to create event planning pricing packages? Easy, keep reading. As a consumer, you would rarely purchase a product or service without knowing the total cost. Think about when you go grocery shopping for example. At the supermarket, each item is priced individually and you can generally […] The post Create Event Planning Pricing Packages in 3 Steps appeared first on The Event Certificate | Marketing Coach & Consultant for Event Planners and Wedding Planners.

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EventMB

JULY 20, 2023

Skift Take: Despite the increased focus on event sustainability, it appears the industry is not quite on track to reach Net Zero targets.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 17, 2023

How public art makes for the best host cities “Public art helps people who are coming to experience the space, understand the history of the space and also the future of what the community is looking for.” – Rebecca Brown, cultural and public art manager, City of Durham Public art does more than sit pretty on the side of a building or light up the inside of a parking garage.

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People are itching to get back into the world. 54% of consumers say they plan to dine out at a restaurant at least once a week this year. As COVID-19 restrictions ease, the competition for their business is stronger than ever. Download this eBook today to learn how your restaurant can be prepared!

Event Marketer

JULY 17, 2023

If you’ve noticed a recent uptick in dog-friendly events and venues, you’re not alone. A tidal wave of pet adoption gripped the U.S. during the pandemic, and now that the world has reopened, pet parents are seeking to participate in experiences that accommodate their furry companions. And brands are starting to deliver. Look no further than the Purina Club , the first permanent dog-friendly section to be built into a Major League Soccer stadium, which opened in May at CITYPARK, home to the St.

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EventSource

JULY 20, 2023

Embark on a captivating journey as we delve into the exquisite wedding of Stefanie and Daniel. Through the lens of 515 Photo Co , we are transported to a world where love and elegance intertwine harmoniously. The story begins with Stefanie’s bridal preparations, where the skilled hands of The Beauty Team weave their magic, crafting a look that radiates timeless beauty.

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Event Smart

JULY 21, 2023

It can be disheartening to have to send an event cancellation email notifying those involved in your carefully planned and thoughtfully designed event that it must, unfortunately, be canceled for unforeseen circumstances.

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