Attendease

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Planning a multi-session event agenda can seem like putting a puzzle together – except that there is not only one single way to make it right. With sessions, breakouts, panels, discussions, networking, and more – it can be challenging to squeeze it all in, especially when you are managing a complex event, with multiple venues, simultaneous sessions, or even speakers who are joining multiple sessions.

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OCTOBER 6, 2022

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic shattered our routines and opportunities to gather, the US was experiencing a loneliness crisis. More than 60% of people were struggling with loneliness — a greater percentage than those living with diabetes. Now, as normalcy resumes, it’s crucial to find meaningful ways to remedy social isolation. During Eventbrite’s RECONVENE summit, […].

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Expo Pass

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Biodegradable badges, eco-friendly venues, sustainability-minded vendors – these are just a few of the ways events can directly help the environment! Sustainability can be a bit of a buzzword. Of course, you want your event to be sustainable. But what does that really mean? How can your event actually make the world a little greener? The answer is easy, you just want to do what you can to create less waste and use less power.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Like a stiff drink, Campari descended on New Orleans for the Tales of the Cocktail conference with a robust set of experiential ingredients that ultimately yielded plenty of buzz. The spirits giant and an army of 15 brands from its portfolio took over the renowned industry show with events and activations built to drive engagement, education and advocacy, particularly among influential bartenders ( SoHo Experiential handled).

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2022

As layoffs continue to make headlines across industries, the events industry is also bracing itself for an economic downturn. More and more companies in the events industry announce layoffs, downsizing, and consolidations each week. According to Brandt, the industry should have taken preventative action before reaching this point. Join Will and Brandt as they discuss how we got here and how to navigate layoffs and consolidation in the events industry.

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Eventmobi

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Pop-up events have been around for some time, especially in the retail sector and recently pop-ups have become increasingly popular among restaurants and art galleries. Pop-up events are very popular in the UK and interest is spreading to North America. More and more, corporate event and meeting planners are using pop-up events for meetings, product launches, and even hybrid events.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Skift Take: Sustainability in the meetings and events industry is not often linked to a cultural and social focus. However, Destination Canada Business Events is changing that. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 6, 2022

As student event organisers and promoters seek to grow attendance in the coming academic year, we spoke to Jon Szreider, commercial operations manager at Reading University Students Union, about the emerging trends and marketing tactics shaping the team’s strategy. Last year, 2.66 million students were enrolled in higher education institutions in the UK and, with […].

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OCTOBER 6, 2022

Sponsors don’t just help bankroll your New Year’s Eve event. They help you promote and throw a better party. Here are six steps to creating a value proposition to attract New Year’s sponsors.

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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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Expo Pass

OCTOBER 7, 2022

It’s time to unleash the ghouls and goblins out of the shadows and put them into the spotlight. That’s right, it’s time for some event horror stories, so grab your flashlights and get ready to catch a glimpse of your worst fears. We’ve all heard the stories, your venue double booked your room, a speaker didn’t show up on time, the wifi broke. But how did you deal with it?

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EventMB

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Skift Take: Pedro Góes, CEO at InEvent, joins this episode of the Event Manager Podcast to discuss event tech innovation. — Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 3, 2022

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OCTOBER 6, 2022

Community is at the heart of everything Jocelyn Ramirez and Mike Pak do. Ramirez is the founder of Todo Verde, which provides healthy and delicious plant-based, culturally relevant dishes, and Pak is the co-founder of Koreatown Run Club, a thriving running group in Los Angeles. Both creators have scaled up: Ramirez has published a cookbook, […].

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Getting caught up in the glitz and sparkle of planning an event is easy. Attendees should enjoy your event, but planning an event isn’t a pure act of kindness. As an event planner, you host events to get results. If you’re planning the biggest shindig of the year, you’re busy worrying about registrations, sponsors, and catering. But even so, you’ve got to ensure your event is a money-maker for your company.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Skift Take: Planning pros are starved for time, and any tool that can help with project management is welcomed. But not all are the same. Here we look at some options and the strengths and weaknesses of each. — Brandt Krueger Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Christmas simply isn’t Christmas without decorations and twinkling lights. Of course, today it also isn’t complete without photos, GIFS or videos to share on social and enjoy the memories. For this reason (and many more) a photo or video experience is an essential part of any Christmas event from parties to marketing initiatives. Combining delightful decor, glittering lights and a stocking full of Christmas cheer, if you’re hosting a Christmas event this year you need a Christmas photo booth opp

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OCTOBER 6, 2022

Seth Godin is a marketing guru: He’s written 20 best-selling books, including “This Is Marketing,” and is in the Marketing Hall of Fame. He’s also hosted successful events around the globe. During Eventbrite’s RECONVENE summit, Godin shared some of his favorite marketing secrets. He started by defining things. Marketing isn’t hype or hustle, he said; […].

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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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Expo Pass

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Networking, staying connected, maintaining a professional network – it’s all just shorthand for chatting with people that we like and who inspire us. Not to mention remembering to inspire others, too! So why do we sometimes forget to connect? Or keep putting off that Zoom check-in? The answer is not so simple. We’re busy, we’ve changed careers, and we’re seriously over Zoom.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Skift Take: A hurricane is considered a typical force majeure event, but if a business event is canceled before it makes landfall in an area not under an evacuation order, are you still protected? — Anna Huddleston Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Diversity & inclusion specialist, international speaker and transgender woman Joanne Lockwood, has been elected national chair of the Professional Speaking Association (PSA UK&I). The PSA has 13 regions and more than 600 members throughout the UK and Ireland and is part of the Global Speakers Federation. Joanne Lockwood took over the reins from outgoing Chair Rebecca Jones on 1st October.

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OCTOBER 6, 2022

One of the best ways to stand out from the crowd is to define your brand. Event creators Elyse Fox and Duy Nguyen both credit doing so with helping them become successful founders: Fox is the CEO of Sad Girls Club, a safe space for women of color to diminish the stigma around mental health. […].

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Training programs are upping the event planning standard. In recent weeks, two event professional organizations have launched certification programs and internet-based classes designed with the goal of making event profs better at what they do. GDP University. Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independently owned destination management companies, launched GDP University.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Skift Take: Do yourself a favor. Check out our unofficial guide to surviving — and thriving — at IMEX America.

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EventSource

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Every inch of Jimmy and Cara’s wedding elevated the idea of a classic city wedding with a modern twist. Co-orchestrated with the team at All That Jaz Weddings , the couple’s big day at Malaparte - Oliver & Bonacini was simple, modern and elegant all at once. From the sleek minimalism decor to the bride’s gorgeous dress and look by Lily Ho Beauty , it was an unforgettable night with so many wonderful moments snapped by Jessilynn Wong.

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OCTOBER 4, 2022

Freq Group does things differently. At their biannual festival, Freqs Out East, thousands of drum-and-bass fans flock to an expansive suburban home (fun fact: the former estate of a washing machine tycoon) east of Auckland for nine hours of dance music. And it gets wilder. Just in time for Halloween, the next Freqs Out East […].

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Even as in-person meetings continue to reemerge with a vengeance, virtual meetings have taken a primary position in the event professional toolbox. A streaming option can serve larger, more geographically diverse and executive audiences, act as a flexible insurance policy in the event a new threat grounds attendees while providing valuable data about behavior.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Skift Take: Strikes, acts of terrorism, or extreme weather, as demonstrated this week by the wrath of Hurricane Ian, are potential disruptors when a group gathers. What can cities do to help event planners when disruption hits? — Paul Cook Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 3, 2022

There’s been a recent uptick in experiential culinary programs, but we’re not talking about your average restaurant pop-ups. CPG brands are spicing up the dining scene with quirky, first-of-their-kind experiences that often provide multisensory touchpoints—and consumers have been eating them up (look no further than the Lay’s “Potatdomes” at Coachella this year).

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