Purple
AUGUST 27, 2023
Tips & tricks for event email campaigns - What’s the point of having an event if no one shows up? That’s why email campaigns are so important. They help create buzz, build-up and awareness from the get-go all the way to the big day and to make sure everyone clears their calendar. There are 3 key campaigns you want to consider. Any less, you’re risking low attendance.
Attendease
AUGUST 30, 2023
To increase awareness of your events and boost ticket sales , businesses should consider investing their time and effort into social media event promotion and marketing. When you plan ahead and develop a cohesive strategy, you can really unlock the full marketing potential of social media. While most of your social media marketing and event promotion occurs before an event starts, it shouldn’t stop there.
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Conferences that Work
AUGUST 28, 2023
Keeping a recurring conference going, alive and fresh every time, is hard enough. Successfully starting a conference from scratch is even tougher. But if you are courageous enough to start a conference, you have one big advantage. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post One big advantage to starting a conference from scratch appeared first on Conferences That Work.
EventMB
AUGUST 31, 2023
Skift Take: The Skift Meetings Awards have been designed to celebrate the business events industry’s most respected and innovative suppliers. Discover the final results and meet the 2023 winners!
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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.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
For the last 15 years the JL-Group’s (JLL) DNA has been synonymous with a commitment to client service, strong values and pushing boundaries in the ever-evolving world of technical production across the television and event industries.
Event Pro Update brings together the best content for event, conference, and meeting planning professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Roland Hamberger Roland Hamberger As the managing director at Rosewood Vienna , the brand’s first hotel in the German-speaking market, opened in August 2022, Hamberger will lead the hotel in engaging guests with Austrian culture, providing exceptional services and amenities and reinforce the Rosewood brand’s sense of place philosophy. He served as general manager for Palais Coburg Hotel Residence Vienna for over a decade.
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Skift Take: Networking Ambassadors have the power to greatly enhance human connections and cultivate a sense of belonging at business events.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 31, 2023
Interprefy is proud to announce a pioneering agreement with The International Basketball Federation (FIBA), introducing AI-powered speech translation for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.
Event Certificate
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Whether your goal is to build your portfolio, book more clients, improve your branding or network with vendors, a styled shoot can help. A styled shoot can be a powerful tool to achieve various goals in your event planning journey. Whether you aim to enhance your portfolio, attract more clients, […] The post How to Plan a Styled Shoot appeared first on The Event Certificate | Marketing Coach & Consultant for Event Planners and Wedding Planners.
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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
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
How to positively impact social conditions in destinations with politics that don’t align Flashback to 2019. Elena Gerstmann, FASAE, CAE, was hungry. The only open option at the airport she was passing through on her way home from a business trip was a restaurant she had boycotted for years because of its anti-LGBTQ+ financial support. Begrudgingly, she bought a sandwich, then stewed over how much of her tab could land in the hands of someone actively working against what she believes in.
EventMB
AUGUST 29, 2023
Skift Take: Zoom is investing in the virtual events space with the launch of a much anticipated virtual production studio and by cleverly integrating Zoom Events features into its mobile app.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 31, 2023
By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporting Service The operator of the O2 Academy Brixton wants to replace its crowd control barriers if it is allowed to re-open following a fatal crush outside one of its concerts, it has been revealed.
Special Events
AUGUST 29, 2023
The luxury event market holds a lot of potential, but it comes with unique challenges that industry pros must overcome to find their place and meet clients’ high expectations.
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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!
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 30, 2023
Hilton Hotels from North to South renovate and rebrand From scenic Anchorage, Alaska to sunny Santa Ynez, California, Hilton hotels unveil renovated and rebranded properties. These spaces provide guests with dreamy comfort inside, and stand in locations that inspire guests to explore their surroundings and take in all that their travels have to offer.
EventMB
AUGUST 31, 2023
Skift Take: Nashville's rise in popularity as a meeting destination wasn't a fluke. It was driven by a strategic plan 20 years in the making.
MeetingsNet
AUGUST 28, 2023
After the pandemic and in the remote-work environment, it’s not enough to simply plan a meeting and have people show up. Many employees’ social skills have suffered in recent years—something that planners can proactively address. A break of nearly two years from most personal interactions, including standing face-to-face with professional colleagues, has likely taken a toll on the social skills of many people.
SmartMeetings
AUGUST 31, 2023
Plan ahead and partner for best results When you’re looking for employee motivation, think far away. As in, incentive travel to somewhere far from the office (and even the home office!). Group incentive travel is one of the few benefits with almost universal appeal. In the 2022 Incentive Research Foundation Report (IRF), “the percentage that found group incentive travel to be ‘extremely’ or ‘very motivating’ increased to 91%.
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.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 30, 2023
Work hard, play hard Labor Day denotes the social and economic achievements of American workers everywhere! In honor of the holiday, Chase Travel gathered the top Labor Day Destinations for travelers. Smart Meetings zeroed in on the top domestic Labor Day destinations and the activities throughout the United States that meeting planners may want to utilize if they’re in the area.
EventMB
AUGUST 30, 2023
Skift Take: Meetings industry associations are shifting and morphing with more seismic change predicted. What associations will be impacted and when?
Best Corporate Events
AUGUST 30, 2023
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities benefit everyone involved. Employees value opportunities to give back to the local community during work hours. Enterprises benefit from enhanced brand image and increased employee engagement. And deserving nonprofits form impactful relationships, receive financial and material support, and (often) increase awareness through local media coverage.
Planning Pod
AUGUST 29, 2023
Why Your CRM is Making or Breaking Client Relationships Slow response times are the silent killer of the events industry. If you’re one of many business owners currently struggling to stay on top of messages, your delayed responses are snuffing out potential bookings. Having a CRM platform with a central mailbox is key to speedy response times and maximizing lead conversions.
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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.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Omni Hotels & Resorts supports September Hunger Action Month Some families are welcoming the plentifulness and bountifulness that is associated with fall and its connotation as the precursor to the excitement of the holidays, yet it is also a time for our industry to remember those who are less fortunate. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is necessary year-round, but September has become the official month known as September Hunger Action Month.
EventMB
AUGUST 30, 2023
Skift Take: The countdown is on. We are one month away from our inaugural Skift Meetings Forum where business event professionals will gather in New York City.
TicketBud
AUGUST 28, 2023
Event fails come in all shapes and sizes, from minor mishaps to epic messes. When high profile events go wrong, they make the news and we all get to learn from them. Below, we showcase five examples of epic event failures and lessons learned, from serving fast food at a national championship dinner to leaving high-paying festival attendees stranded on a remote beach.
Event Marketer
AUGUST 28, 2023
“It met all of our goals of something where, if a fan really wanted to spend time with us, they could play golf and win prizes, but they didn’t have to. They could still come up and get a Slush and just be refreshed. Whereas, I think a lot of event marketers get so caught up in acquiring fans’ data. We didn’t require any of that.” –Tamara Stanley, Senior Director-IMC and Social Strategy, Sonic Playful installations, like a mouth with a color-changing tongue, were de
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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!
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 31, 2023
How APSA Planners Moved 1,500 Sessions to Makeshift Spaces and Created Virtual Panels in Less than a Month The 119 th American Political Science Association (APSA) Annual Meeting & Exhibition of thousands of students and academics starting today in Los Angeles has dramatically changed its plans in light of hotel worker strikes at Southern California hotels.
EventMB
AUGUST 28, 2023
Skift Take: Calculating the ROI of in-person events can be hard. Stova's chief marketing officer Anush Alexander recommends looking at events holistically and exploring how they connect.
Special Events
AUGUST 31, 2023
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