Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

For most growing event businesses, payment processing is viewed as a business expense first and foremost. Each swipe of a credit card can feel like a small bite into your profit margin when you think of the multitude of fees that you’re paying. You’re almost afraid to ask too many questions about different processing costs, worried that a thorough understanding of how electronic payments work will only reveal more expense to your business.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Using event technology to its full potential allows associations to provide enriching, personalized experiences to members. The right tools can track and consolidate event data, adapt to members’ needs and preferences, and use automation to eliminate administrative tasks. CRMs, association management software, and event planning platforms go beyond managing member data and event planning.

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IMG

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Picture this: You’ve got a big business event on the horizon, and the pressure’s on to make it both impactful and unforgettable. That’s where the magic of live event production companies in Los Angeles comes in. Buckle up, because we’re about to explore how we can transform your run-of-the-mill gathering into a business bash that leaves everyone talking.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Many meetings still focus on creating audiences rather than community. Yes, there’s a big difference. And not just at meetings. Here’s how Damon Kiesow , Knight Chair for Digital Editing and Producing at the Missouri School of Journalism , compares the concepts of community versus audience from a journalistic perspective. Kiesow says: Community does not scale.

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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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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Skift Take: The latest UFI report clearly shows that the exhibition industry has not just survived; it's thriving. But what must be done to secure sustainable growth?

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A participant of the executive leadership summit at Convening Leaders 2024 answers questions for a group exercise. The summit, which took place the day before CL officially started, is an example of two of Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes’ 20 bright ideas to personalize events — pre-event and executive programming. (Whatever Media Group) The term personalization is used so often in the events industry that its meaning has become a little hazy — does it refer to technology?

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Provision Events have been delivering premium and immersive brand experiences worldwide since 2004. Sustainability plays a crucial role in their design and production capabilities, proudly pioneering more environmentally friendly operations through Provision Green, as they look to take action and inspire change in the events industry.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Skift Take: Taylor Swift and her blockbuster Eras Tour offer event professionals valuable insights into community, inclusivity, engagement, and much more.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

They can be tailored to your groups to better assess the experience of attendees, speakers, and vendors. To understand the attendee experience at your events, all you have to do is ask. If done right, the answers will help you build an even better experience the next time around because they’ll provide you with insight into the perceptions of participants and speakers.

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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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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Dr. Romie Dr. Romie, Great Wolf Resorts Board-certified physician, award-winning wellness speaker and founder of brainSHIFT, Dr. Romie , begins a new role as chief wellness officer for Great Wolf Resorts. She will build on the resort organization’s people-driven culture to improve the physical and mental wellness culture throughout the organization using data-driven solutions.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Gen Z is enjoying its digital downtime, including popularizing analog products such as Polaroid cameras. ( Ellie Adams photo via Unsplash ) I consider myself a “zillennial” — the micro demographic born toward the end of the millennial generation and the beginning of Gen Z, specifically designated to people born between 1992 and 2002 who share experiences and mindsets with both generations.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Skift Take: As costs continue to rise, meeting professionals are shifting their gatherings to less-expensive secondary cities, according to meetings industry data company Knowland.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The great thing about wedding inspiration is that there’s never any shortage of it! And we have over 20 of Toronto’s most inspiring weddings from 2023 here. Between, TikTok, IG, Pinterest, you name it – there’s plenty of ideas to go around. The flipside is that oftentimes, the inspiration that you find online is not remotely realistic for the majority of couples (y’all remember the viral wedding in France that was rumoured to cost $59 million?!

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

How “Intermissions” could launch brilliant second halves of event careers When you have reached the heights of the hospitality ladder like MGM Resorts International Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer Stephanie Glanzer, where do you go? Thanks to MGM Resorts’ sabbatical program called The Intermission, this longtime leader in Las Vegas was able to recapture the excitement of going to work by taking some time to reconnect with family—and herself.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

LESS THAN A MONTH TO GO UNTIL TOTTENHAM’S NEW CULTURAL INSTITUTION HOSTS A DIVERSE RANGE OF HOSTS INCLUDING CHASE AND STATUS, RADIO 1, CRAIG DAVID, RECESS, FALSE IDOLS, DRUMCODE, WORRIED ABOUT HENRY AND MORE IN THE SECOND RUN OF SHOWS Building on a massive debut season last year, DRUMSHEDS is back. Broadwick Live (the team behind DRUMSHEDS , Printworks , Field Day etc) have been successful in their mission to bring a new, audience-first live experience to North London, hosting a trailblazi

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Skift Take: Boring trade show booths don’t attract visitors and they certainly don’t help sales. But coming up with new and exciting ideas is costly and time-consuming. Or is it?

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Table of contents What is a payment processor and what do they do? What are cashless payments and how do they work? What are the two main ways payment processors accept cashless payments? Overall, how can my business benefit from adding cashless payment options? I already use a payment processor. How do I know if I should evaluate other options? What should I look for in a new payment processor?

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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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EventSource

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The great thing about wedding inspiration is that there’s never any shortage of it! And we have over 20 of Toronto’s most inspiring weddings from 2023 here. Between, TikTok, IG, Pinterest, you name it – there’s plenty of ideas to go around. The flipside is that oftentimes, the inspiration that you find online is not remotely realistic for the majority of couples (y’all remember the viral wedding in France that was rumoured to cost $59 million?!

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Ellen Mutimer, Strategic Events and Meetings Consultant at Inntel has won the inaugural Chris Peacock Young Champion of Change Award The award is beam’s tribute to Chris, co-founder of Conference Care who was an integral driving force for the association for many years and a true advocate for encouraging the industry’s talent to shine, a champion of the future generation and for protecting the planet. beam member companies were invited to nominate someone within their organisation aged 25 or und

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Skift Take: The Formula 1 Paddock offers unique space to host events 48 weeks out of the year. The new facility adds a new race-themed option to Vegas' vast list of event spaces.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Planners come together for three days of networking, learning and all-out joy While a warm wind brushed the fronds of palm trees and the warm water of the White Bank crashed on the shore of Paradise Island, a group of 29 meeting professionals and 17 representatives from Marriott CRN member hotels gathered to share insights, ideas and inspiration at Marriott ’s first Meet with Momentum event of 2024 at Atlantis Bahamas this past January.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

With the carmaker back as headliner, the cross-country tour heads to six POWDR mountains Giving proof that we’ll follow your experiences just about anywhere, EM popped off the Superstar lift at Killington, cleared the moguls, hung a left at the famous K1 lodge and cruised right into the Subaru WinterFest national tour kick-off. The annual traveling cold-weather tour brings free pop-up weekend music festivals to six of the ski POWDR-owned mountains—Vermont’s Killington, Copper Mountain and Eldora

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Cynthia and Michael’s journey of love culminated in a splendid wedding celebration, guided by the creative vision of wedding planners Lorraine and Mirabel from Rainbow Chan Weddings and Events Photographer Rosetta Li skillfully encapsulated the nuances of their love story through her lens, preserving the moments in vibrant detail. Cynthia’s radiance was elevated by the skilled hands of the Bridal Secretary , setting the stage for a day of timeless elegance.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Sissi Lygnou reveals the unique intricacies and challenges of the PCO role, highlighting the need for innovation, recognition, and education.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In this special edition of Smart Moves, get to know Kim Niederman, the new CEO of GlobalMeet GlobalMeet , a leader in virtual event technology, announces Kim Niederman will serve as the company’s CEO. GlobalMeet’s event technology makes fully interactive, live events available for audiences numbering over 100,000. It is used by five out of the 10 largest US banks, half of Fortune 500 pharmaceutical and biotech companies and all Big Four Consulting Firms, which audit 90% of all Fortune 500

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Caterease

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The thriving hospitality industry offers ample opportunities for caterers looking to expand their reach. But how can you ensure that your catering business stands out in a competitive field? One crucial aspect that can propel your business forward is strategic placement.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Mobileye’s exhibit strategy at CES for years focused solely on market awareness. But the autonomous driving and driver-assistance tech brand, which branched off from Intel last year, has steadily evolved its booth experience at the massive trade show to stimulate excitement and intrigue. White structures served as canvases for bright “Mobileye blue” moving graphics and demos within the 7,000-square-foot booth.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Skift Take: The first Super Bowl in the history of Las Vegas kicks off at Allegiant Stadium this Sunday. All eyes will be on the city that is no stranger to hosting significant events.

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