SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 4, 2023

Event check-in: The first impression you make onsite. It sets up the expectations for the rest of the event and gives you first-party insights that are hard to get anywhere else. So you don’t want to get it wrong. That’s where event check-in software can help. But with so many options out there, how do you find the best event check-in app for you? You want to make the event check-in process as smooth as possible for both attendees and organizers, no matter what type of event you’re hosting.

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Attendease

AUGUST 2, 2023

Transitioning your organization to a new event management software platform can feel like a leap into the unknown. Yet as challenging as it may seem at first, this unknown is also a reservoir of untapped potential. Harnessing the power of your new event management software can be easy with the right strategies. This guide is committed to making this transition easier, helping you embrace your new software and reinvigorate your events!

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 2, 2023

With AI and ChatGPT on the rise, event professionals now have a helpful tool that can elevate efficiency and improve work quality —and you don’t need to be an expert to harness its potential. Over the past few months, I’ve tested out real-world applications for leveraging the power of ChatGPT. Here are three work tasks that I’ve found useful so far: Summarizing large sets of comments/content.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 31, 2023

Though I’ve been a professional consultant of one kind or another for over forty years, I sometimes still fall victim to the Consultant’s Curse. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post The Consultant’s Curse appeared first on Conferences That Work.

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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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AUGUST 1, 2023

Skift Take: Freeman has extended its already expansive reach by acquiring experiential marketing agency Sparks. The focus of this new partnership will be the corporate market.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2023

Welcoming spaces, easy tech and bleisure-based design are trending in 2023 What’s the first thing you notice when you walk into a hotel? The flooring, hotel lobby furniture, lighting, number of windows in meeting spaces? All of this is of the utmost importance to those who create these large and small touches to enhance the visitor experience. One of those people is Paige Harris.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 4, 2023

With leisure travel strong and transient business travel well below pre-pandemic levels, the number of flights into and out of some big cities are being cut. In a business where fewer than 20 percent of customers once delivered more than 50 percent of total profits, it’s not surprising that those customers received preferential treatment. In the case of airlines operating before the Covid pandemic, it was their business travelers who received preferences, one of which was more flights operating

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JULY 31, 2023

Skift Take: The Skift Meetings Awards have been designed to celebrate the business events industry’s most respected and innovative suppliers. Meet the 2023 shortlist now.

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EventSource

AUGUST 3, 2023

Mara and Tyler’s love story culminated in a stunning wedding celebration at the The Walper Hotel in Kitchener, planned to perfection by the talented team at As You Wish Weddings. Their special day was captured in all its beauty by the skilled photographers Ariana & Alex , with the bride looking radiant thanks to the exquisite hair and makeup artistry of Fancy Face Inc.

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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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Event Industry News

AUGUST 2, 2023

Pixl Evolution are absolutely thrilled to announce that Matt Aldridge has joined the team as the new UK Sales Director. Matt brings a wealth of experience and a dynamic approach to the company.

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AUGUST 3, 2023

Freeman strengthens its corporate presence with an agency pick-up; EventMobi buys a virtual-events platform to boost its hybrid-meeting abilities; and Hopin sells its core products to a videoconferencing competitor. So much for summer being a slightly slower time for the meetings industry—three big business deals took place in one week in late July.

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EventMB

AUGUST 4, 2023

Skift Take: Audience engagement at virtual and hybrid events is the key to success and the only way to do that is to focus on the wants and needs of the customer. It's all about putting the customer first and creating community.

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Event Smart

AUGUST 4, 2023

Donors are the lifeblood of any nonprofit organization. They provide the resources, the motivation, and the vision for your cause. But how often do you tell “thank you for your contribution and support” to your donors and supporters?

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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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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2023

Bring joy into your meetings Joy is contagious. Often joy and happiness are rooted in memorable shared experiences with other people. Using WalletHub’s list of the happiest cities in America , Smart Meetings gathered some of the top locations, venues and locations that are sure to bring a smile to your attendees’ faces. The Sound of Music in Fremont, California The Bay Area has a lot to offer meeting professionals within a relatively short distance, except for traffic of course.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 3, 2023

The importance of health and safety in the world of events can’t be overstated. Everyone involved in delivering an event, from organisers and venues to suppliers and contractors, has a legal responsibility to provide a safe environment for those working on site and attending the event.

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JULY 31, 2023

Skift Take: Australia and New Zealand are sharing hosting duties for the FIFA Women’s World Cup and are hoping this international spotlight will show planners that when it comes to events, it is “play ball.

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InGo

JULY 31, 2023

A big algorithm update to LinkedIn’s content feed will change how you grow your following and drive conversions on the platform. In an interview on Jason Feifer’s podcast Problem Solvers , LinkedIn Editor in Chief Dan Roth and Director of Product Alice Xiong shared some of the major changes to how content is delivered to users’ feeds, eliminating virality as a driver of success.

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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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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2023

Creating a memorable experience is easy when you know what you’re looking for Three incredibly unique each provide a distinct experience. These hotels unveil renovations to guest rooms and beyond. Stay in a penthouse at the top of a 500-foot tower in New York City; bring the whole family along to a water park resort in the Pacific Northwest; or take in the spectacular art in the heart of Denver’s cultural scene.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 3, 2023

Toronto-based event tech company EventMobi acquires virtual event platform Run The World to help the latter’s clients take advantage of the return to in-person events.

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EventMB

AUGUST 2, 2023

Skift Take: RingCentral has acquired assets from Hopin, a company once valued at $5.65 billion. On the very same day, EventMobi acquired the virtual event platform Run The World. This news is just the beginning, as more industry acquisitions are in the works.

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Best Corporate Events

JULY 31, 2023

With fears of a recession looming, more than 60% of businesses anticipate employee layoffs this year. Good companies offer outplacement services, counseling, and other assistance to the workers being let go. The best companies also take swift action following layoffs to reorganize, reassure, and engage those who remain. According to research from Resume Builder , 61% of business leaders say they are likely to lay off at least part of their workforce this year.

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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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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2023

Joelle Park Joelle Park Park is appointed to the role of senior vice president and chief marketing officer at BWH Hotels. In this executive role, Park will lead the company’s global marketing, brand strategy and communications. Her over two decades of marketing experience, with a specialization in hospitality, make her a strong leader to oversee strategic and innovative marketing at BWH Hotels and ensure teams across the company achieve their goals.

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Event Marketer

JULY 31, 2023

Brand partner Barclays dished out a frozen version of Wimbledon’s famous strawberries and cream treat. As part of a larger shift to modernize and grow its audience, All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) for a second year brought its iconic The Championships matches and brand partners to consumers across the Atlantic, recreating The Hill, the most iconic fan experience at Wimbledon.

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EventMB

AUGUST 4, 2023

Skift Take: Hyatt is a leading indicator of corporate travel, given how its 1,250 hotels and resorts are popular places to hold meetings and events. In good news, the company sees a revival.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 31, 2023

Or, how I started remembering to bring my sunglasses on trips As someone who travels frequently for work and pleasure, I’m always on the lookout for ways to make the experience more enjoyable and stress-free. One area where technology has truly revolutionized travel is in the realm of “organization.” With the right tools and apps, you can streamline everything from packing to itinerary planning, PowerPoint and video to navigating foreign lands.

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Special Events

AUGUST 1, 2023

Ben Garelick unveils Barbiecore-inspired wedding photo album, tapping into the pop culture phenomenon

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Event Marketer

AUGUST 2, 2023

“Our No. 1 goal was to flip the script and challenge the status quo. This is a category that’s very traditional in the way it does reveals, and we feel the razr+ is so different that we wanted people to connect differently to this device and the brand. We want the razr brand to stand for self-expression. Since the 2000s it’s been an icon, so we wanted to bring that back in the same way.” –Maria Jose Martin, Marketing Director, Motorola Cirque du Soleil artists were the on

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AUGUST 1, 2023

Skift Take: North American destinations are getting ready for the 2026 World Cup, and the investment they make in their cities can help attract meetings and events.

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