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The Heat Is On: How to Bake a Climate Strategy Into Your Event

EventMB

Severe drought and record-setting heat waves in western North America serve as a clear reminder of the urgent need to maintain sustainability as an event priority and step-up your event sustainability strategy. Here’s what you need to do. We can all agree that climate change is a serious issue, but as the event industry comes […]. The post The Heat Is On: How to Bake a Climate Strategy Into Your Event by Shawna McKinley appeared first on [link].

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Rebuilding Your Local Event Scene With Community Events

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COVID-19 has directly impacted so many facets of our lives. While health and safety concerns were certainly the greatest concern, other areas of life suffered as well. Businesses and communities struggled as a result of lockdowns and government-mandated closures. Maintaining our social connections became a challenge as everyone stayed home and socially distanced.

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Health Is Your Greatest Wealth: Wellness In The Events Industry

Endless Events

We’ve all been through a lot in this past year. Health and wellness in the events industry have never mattered more than now, which is why today, Sarah welcomes not one, but three iconic guests to share what they’ve worked on since the pandemic started. Kristin Horstman is a senior director at Salesforce and has been on our show just recently , Johnnie White is the CEO of the American Society of Appraisers, and Rachael Riggs is a WellBeing Leader at Maritz Global Events.

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The complete guide to event management software for corporate events

Attendease

2020 challenged us all and it’s not surprising that event planners took one of the hardest hits. If you were fortunate enough to survive company layoffs, you likely faced one of the biggest tests of your career as you navigated complete uncertainty around your work. It was time to say goodbye to the way you’d always done things, work within difficult restrictions and safety protocols, and step into completely new territory to keep your meetings and events alive. .

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Unlock the Secrets of Event Marketing Masters

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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Powerful Panels interview with Adrian Segar

Conferences that Work

Here’s my Powerful Panels interview with good friend and meeting panel doyen Kristin Arnold. During our 25 minutes together, we discussed various panel formats, their value, and how to structure and design powerful panel discussions into the larger context of meetings, conferences, and events. Annotated timeline of the video. 0:00 Introduction. 2:30 A brief history of meetings; why lecture formats are still so popular; how panels fit into the larger context of meetings. 5:30 When and how t

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$770+ Million Raised for Event Tech: EventMB Mid-Year Investment Outlook

EventMB

All you need to know about the most significant investments, acquisitions and strategic partnerships connected to the event industry over the last six months. We disclose the companies involved, the numbers, the details, and more importantly, why it matters. WHO: MeetingPlay WHAT: Private Equity Funding HOW MUCH: $75M WHEN: June 17, 2021 WHY DOES […].

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Meeting Icebreakers: A Guide to Easing Tension and Strengthening Team Spirit

Social Tables

Not all personality types enjoy being in the spotlight. Many people prefer not to speak on a subject without thoughtful introspection first, and some prefer not to speak at all. This can make it difficult for leaders to receive the feedback they need from their coworkers and staff. With that said, have you ever wondered when — or why — meeting icebreakers became so popular?

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SMART Goal Setting for Event Planners

Eventbrite UK

When we set vague goals without a solid framework, we’re actually setting ourselves up for failure. The answer? Setting SMART goals. The post SMART Goal Setting for Event Planners appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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8 Event Marketing Tips from the Experts at Eventbrite Boost

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To gear up for a return to in-person events (finally!), Eventbrite hosted Reconvene. This online summit brought together independent event creators, artists, authors, producers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders for two jam-packed days of dreaming big about the future of events. To drum up excitement and pack the (virtual) halls — in other words, boost our […].

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How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video

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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Road-Accessible Event Destinations Can Be a Safer Bet in Uncertain Times

EventMB

Amid the uncertainty of air travel, road-accessible regional locales may make the most sense for hosting in-person events. The American market is on a trajectory of recovery, but it may be a while before companies are ready to send delegates on flights to high-traffic hubs. In fact, a recent survey by EventMB found that 52 […]. The post Road-Accessible Event Destinations Can Be a Safer Bet in Uncertain Times by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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Community as an Event Strategy with Endless Events’ Kyle Kocinski

Event Age by Swapcard

“The community model is an event model that many aren’t exactly sure how to start up.”. Drawing from his experience with both in-person and digital communities, Kyle Kocinski of Endless Events joins Swapcard’s own Un Yavanian to share their collective insight on the future of communities within the events industry. The key takeaway? Communities are a natural extension of the event experience.

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The Austrian Bank With a Very Non-Bank Approach to Remote Work ??

Skift

Skift Take: Raiffeisen Bank International offers a textbook way to go hybrid, travel smarter, and have some fun along the way. — Matthew Parsons Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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Beer Festival Spotlight: Hops & Blues

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Though COVID-19 restrictions are being loosened in many places, there are still many local regulations in place that are important for creators to follow. That means festival creators, in particular, have had to rethink how they plan and execute events that are traditionally aimed towards large groups of people. We’re curating a series spotlighting creators who have […].

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

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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Discover Los Angeles Partners with CLEAR Health Pass to Support the Return to Large-Scale Events

EventMB

Los Angeles County is open for business, but we’re not out of the woods yet. The recent partnership between its major tourism operator and identity verification company CLEAR aims to make it easier for large-scale events to come back safely. Thanks to relatively successful vaccine rollouts, coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in the US have been […].

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Why You Need a “Clean Up” Plan for Your Wedding Day

EventSource

As your wedding approaches and your checklists become more and more complete, there is something that you absolutely cannot forget. A clean-up plan. Remember that yours is likely not the only wedding happening at your venue that weekend and that at some point, all your beautiful decorations, gifts, flowers, and accessories need to make it from the venue – to not at the venue.

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Icelandair Jumps Into a Void and 9 Other Top Travel Stories This Week

Skift

Icelandair is resuming direct flights between Iceland and Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. Pictured here, a plane taxiing on a runway at sunset. GettyImages Skift Take: In Skift’s top stories this week, Icelandair's plan to return to normalcy, airlines wants to bring criminal charges against unruly passengers, shortages ripple through the travel industry this summer and investors back Outdoorsy as the new Airbnb. — Angel Adegbesan Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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Junior High’s Faye Orlove Scaled up by Opening up to Her Community

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Eventbrite hosted the RECONVENE summit in May 2021, bringing together thousands of event producers. We’re sharing key takeaways from popular sessions — on topics like safely returning to in-person events, the future of virtual, and best practices for growing your audience — on our blog and our RECONVENE Recaps hub. Junior High, a not-for-profit community […].

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Dominate Your Local Market With These 4 Reputation Management Strategies

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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9 Considerations while Hosting Socially Distant Events

Event Planning BluePrint

The event hosting landscape has changed considerably for everyone, but particularly for creative events agencies in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the restrictions placed on physical interactions, social events had been halted. Most events were introduced as online event solutions, wherein attendees could attend via social media platforms. .

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Angelina and Winter’s Music Themed Wedding at Lundy Manor Wine Cellar

EventSource

At the beginning of Angeline and Winter’s courtship, the couple often saw each other in the school library but only exchanged cursory hellos. One day, while at the school library, Angelina decided to show Winston a singing-related variety show after which they exchanged their contact information, and the rest, as they say, is history. It’s no wonder then that the couple wanted music to be the main theme to their wedding.

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How Five Brands Supported the LGBTQ+ Community with In-person Experiences

Event Marketer

Brands did their best to commemorate Pride Month virtually in 2020. But at its core, Pride has always been about getting together in person to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community—and in 2021, those face-to-face experiences made a comeback. In addition to cheeky social posts and bold retail initiatives , several brands delivered in-person experiences to mark the occasion this year.

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If You’re Preparing to Host a Hybrid Event, Stop!

PCMA Convene

Hybrid events are two distinct events — a digital event and an in-person event — and they should be programmed that way, says Don Neal, founder and CEO of 360 Live Media. (Syafiq AB photo). “Your next event must be programmed like TV, produced like Broadway, and sold like Hollywood.” — Don Neal. There is no such thing as a hybrid retailer. A retailer sells merchandise via a store or a screen.

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B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know

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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Cvent Drives Convenience with New Uber Integration

MeetingsNet

Planners are now able to create and distribute vouchers for Uber rides or food delivery as part of the event registration process. Meeting technology company Cvent has announced an integration with Uber for Business to provide ride or meal-delivery vouchers to meeting and event attendees. On the planner side, Cvent clients would set up an Uber for Business account and provide the information to Cvent.

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Meetings MBA: Help Needed for Hospitality Worker Shortage

SmartMeetings

Creative solutions emerge for hospitality worker shortage. “We have to do a better job of helping young people at the university level see that there is a career path.” -Amy Calvert. Returning groups are finding some convention hotels brimming with leisure travelers may be stretched thin on staff. Already missing overseas seasonal workers, they are competing with newly launched properties, Amazon fulfillment centers, alternate careers and full-time parenting duties for workers needed to get back

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EM Executive Chat with Pearl Servat, Visible’s Head of Brand Marketing

Event Marketer

Concerts have begun to pick back up again, to the delight of live music fans and community-starved consumers everywhere. But even while the pandemic was in full swing, all-digital phone service Visible continued to connect with consumers despite the limitations posed by virtual platforms. Case in point: its three-day livestreamed concert, dubbed Red Rocks Unpaused , which EM highlighted at the summer edition of the Experiential Marketing Summit last month.

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The Why and How of HIMSS’ Vaccine Requirement

PCMA Convene

“People … are definitely ready to get back out again. As soon as we opened registration … there was a lot of buzz,” said Karen Malone, vice president of meeting services and sales for HIMSS North America, on the society’s annual conference in August. HIMSS is requiring in-person attendees to show proof they have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

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5 Things Businesses Need to Know to Thrive in a Post-COVID World

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!

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How to Become a Party Planner from Home

QC Event School

Being a professional party planner is an exciting and rewarding job. You have the privilege of putting together unforgettable celebrations and creating lifelong memories – all while being paid to do it! But what if your ULTIMATE dream job doesn’t involve having to go into an office every day? Well then, you’re in luck! Today, you’re going to learn how to become a party planner and run your business from the comfort of your own home!

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The Difficulty with (Hybrid) Definitions

SmartMeetings

Beyond hybrid: where in-person meets virtual. Most of the time when hybrid events fail, it’s because all they’ve done is stick a camera in the back of the room, put the sessions online, and called it “hybrid.”. Brandt Krueger. Let’s face it, there are lots of different kinds of in-person events: education conferences, tradeshows and expos, awards galas, incentives and so many others.

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Confection Convention: Sweets & Snacks Expo Returns as First Post-Pandemic Food Show

Event Marketer

The Sweets & Snacks Expo—a gathering that draws the biggest brands in candy, chocolate and snack foods sold at major retailers—made a sweet return as the first post-pandemic food show, taking place June 23-25 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. For the first time in the show’s history of more than two decades, it switched host cities from Chicago to Indianapolis.