Canadian Special Events

JANUARY 12, 2023

She’s one of Canada’s premier creative designers, the founder of Flowers Time, a legendary Toronto floral shop and Co-founder of Engineered Arts alongside her husband and best friend Yury Goncharov. Your husband is your partner in business and life; how did you meet? It’s been 11 years now! Yes, I think so.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 5, 2017

Cindy has grown the firm into delivering just that and more in meeting planning, event production, DMC services, and creative. Always be open to learning every time you go on-site and never assume just because you're an experienced planner (vs. Think of it as a cross between hidden camera and a marketing activation.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 1, 2023

Especially in the wake of devastation to the meetings and hospitality industry wreaked by the pandemic, leadership insights are relevant and needed. I’m grateful for the tough love. Lessons in 5 Answers What about the meetings and hospitality industry keeps you up at night? Travel’s unique mission is to increase travel.

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a2z Innovation Insider

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Meet Megan Blotzer, Sales Support Associate with a2z, in our ongoing ‘Meet the Team’ series. I’m what might be described as an “extroverted introvert” I can thrive in social settings but other times I need to recharge by spending time alone. More to explore: Meet the Team: Linda Gibson.

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Eventmobi

OCTOBER 5, 2023

It all comes down to the event marketing strategies behind them! A strong event marketing strategy isn’t just about getting the word out about your conference, expo, trade show, or event; it’s about compelling your audience to take notice and take action by registering and attending. What Are Event Marketing Strategies?

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Bizzabo

APRIL 10, 2019

If you’re looking to be inspired by their imaginative event marketing, check out these great examples, complete with actionable takeaways for your next planned live experience. 12 Microsoft Event Marketing Examples. Source: Linkedin Business Solutions. By any definition of the word, the Microsoft brand is an innovator.

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SpotMe Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

It’s no secret that times are tough and everyone is looking for ways to cut costs. It cuts down on the amount of time and energy you need to spend on planning and logistics. Make sure you test all the technology ahead of time so that there are no surprises on the day of the event. Test, test, test.

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EventSource

MARCH 23, 2022

When summer hit and restrictions had mercifully loosened, we witnessed a massive surge of engaged couples forge ahead with their wedding plans, many opting for smaller, more intimate affairs – no easy feat given the time crunch. The room was warm and full of love, truly a night I will cherish being a part of forever.

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QC Event School

JUNE 27, 2022

If you’re looking to start or grow a business as an event planner, you’re in luck! In this article, we’ll discuss 25 of the best tools to grow your event planning business and find success in this exciting industry. ” The best way to build a successful event planning business is to start by finding your niche.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 3, 2024

Straight talk from event agency leaders on pushing through the pain points and evolving to meet the opportunities in the year ahead For many event professionals, 2023 was the most promising comeback year that only kind of came back. Sometimes people just want to have a great time. I think that might always be an industry challenge.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I love the travel associated with my job. This gives me the opportunity to grow professionally and personally through attending the various workshops and meeting so many different types of people. Sometimes we want to make things more complicated than they need to be, or we have meetings about meetings.

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All Seated

JANUARY 11, 2021

Technology has been on a steady incline over the past decade, but 2020 has really showed us how valuable it can be when times are tough. From Zoom meetings to wedding livestreams, we’ve seen virtual apps and programs provide a channel for meaningful connection between people. Virtual Micro Weddings. Tech Takeovers.

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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 5, 2020

If you’re facing these tough questions, this blog/article is for you that could potentially answer all your questions about the best possible online event management consultants, companies you may want to partner with. I would love to share the top 17 virtual event management consultants below for you all. South Africa. Pace Digital .

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EventSource

MAY 20, 2020

Although it can be difficult to see the positives in the current situation, this forced downtime affords us the opportunity to reflect on the direction we wish to take our businesses. Whatever the task, this downtime could prove to be exactly what you need to recharge and take steps toward improving your business for the long term.

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QC Event School

OCTOBER 31, 2022

But remember, a good wedding planner will more than pay for themselves by saving clients time, money, and stress. In fact, most wedding planners got into the business BECAUSE they’re passionate about weddings and they want to help make people’s dream days a reality! Yes, getting paid is important.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 23, 2018

APCO Insight and MMB surveyed 400 small business owners and found that that 96% said meetings yield a positive ROI. Just like you invest in marketing and recruiting, you should also invest in company events to see numerous positive results. times more than their less-engaged counterparts. Boost company morale. Team Build.

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TicketBud

APRIL 29, 2019

There are endless event experiences your business could host, with success depending very much on what fits your brand and target audience. Is your priority to build a database you can market to? A generic event trying to appeal to everyone is a tough sell. How can you tailor an event that they will love? What do they do?

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Endless Events

APRIL 22, 2019

The following year, the product was launched, and our host Brandt Krueger got to sit down with them for the first time. “Tim and I were actually sitting at a meeting together and we couldn’t hear what somebody was saying just a couple seats from us”, Sean recalls. Back in 2013, two brothers conceived this idea.

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Certain

JULY 5, 2018

For businesses and marketers, specifically, what this means is we have to become savvier when it comes to how we utilize tech in order to not only meet, but exceed attendees’ expectations. Great content is table stakes: easy to say, but tough to actually do well. . would make marketing success a slam-dunk, right?

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 17, 2017

People love brevity, and no one wants to be caught in the long (boring) email crossfire. It will save you a ton of time too. Timely responses are an email best practice. Timely responses are an email best practice. If you are pressed for time, put the email on snooze until such a time when you are ready to deal with it.

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All Seated

DECEMBER 17, 2021

In this podcast summary, we’re visiting with change agent, Dahlia El Gazzar, Founder of Dahlia Plus Agency , a full-service marketing firm, specializing in helping event professionals figure out what hybrid means for them. Step up the quality of content marketing (content creation and production). Marketing First.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I love the travel associated with my job. This gives me the opportunity to grow professionally and personally through attending the various workshops and meeting so many different types of people. Sometimes we want to make things more complicated than they need to be, or we have meetings about meetings.

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All Seated

APRIL 27, 2020

This time period during the COVID-19 pandemic is really stressful for everyone, especially event professionals. To help navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare or the New Normal, fellow event pros share what they have been doing to help themselves get through this difficult time of uncertainty. How do I speak with clients?

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Description: An AI conference for marketing and e-commerce key decision-makers. Why You Should Attend: Newly launched in 2018, the AI Masters Conference is specifically designed to educate business leaders on the numerous developments and uses of AI technology. Source: AI Masters Conference. Rise of AI Conference. Source: Rise of AI.

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TicketBud

JUNE 21, 2017

Kayhan Ahmadi: Our director of Marketing, and today we have. Appreciate you giving your time to us today. It was a long conversation, and she mentioned that the artists down there at the market by the university didn't have a warm dry place to sell like this. I'm the CEO of Ticketbud, Kayhan, along with Sean Burke.

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SpotMe Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

And yet they expect your events to get bigger and better every time (as do your participants). This is taking its toll on event planners, strategists, and marketers who are trying their best to create unforgettable event experiences amidst a backdrop of skyrocketing costs and limited resources.

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Socio Events

MAY 21, 2020

Another overlooked consideration is the fact that virtual events can happen in smaller, digestible content events delivered with more frequency over a longer stretch of time. Frequency and consistency are key elements to any marketing plan and should resonate with event sponsors.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

To help you fill in those gaps and provide you with new insights that aren’t already on your to-do list, we interviewed two of our clients and long-time industry pros to tell us the secrets that helped them along the way and maybe a few things they wish they would’ve known when starting an event space business.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

I remember chatting with friends at the annual Meetings Industry Council of Colorado event this past March, talking about having a break for a month or so until events would, as we assumed, ramp up back to normal levels. Business was good. It was a stressful time for everybody; there were a lot of unknowns. Clients were happy.

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Medical Meetings Fashion Technology 2019 123

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

Because the meeting and event professionals who are honored are rather young and already quite accomplished. This is our fourth class,” said PCMA President and CEO Deborah Sexton, “and with each one, we are struck by the passion and insights these individuals bring to the business-events community. This year’s group is no exception.

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Event Industry News

JULY 27, 2022

Imagine in one room, the marketing team is hosting a product launch event. From simple meeting spaces to comprehensive digital office environments, you can customise your corporate metaverse with Meetaverse. The metaverse will drive every aspect of your business. Next door, the sales team is closing another deal.

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Meetings Technology Marketing Management 85

Skiddle

MARCH 8, 2023

A time of euphoric music and vivid colours. Like many festivals, the pandemic proved a tough ask. “A love for content creation and social media” has seen Paris take on a prominent marketing role with the festival. Be it marketing or production, work on developing a specific skill set that aligns with that.”

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Change is imminent — and in the meetings industry, it’s upon us. Here’s how the meetings industry is changing the game. With that, they’re also now the largest pool of potential meeting attendees. Control over the meeting agenda is moving to attendees. Millennials are the decision makers now.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Meetings don’t look how they used to. But when it comes to trends, where should meeting industry professionals put their focus? Here are five meeting industry trends that are changing the game. Because of that, they’re also now the largest pool of potential meeting attendees. labor force , at 35%.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JUNE 6, 2018

Everything you need to know about starting an event planning business, and the theme of this lesson is to really get down to business. Let’s talk about four segments to focus on: First, your roadmap for starting a successful event planning business. The Roadmap: Starting Your Event Planning Business from the Ground Up .

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Y ou need to see into the future and stay ahead of the event trends that will inevitably make or break your business. According to CWT Meetings & Events, you can expect a spike in booking prices of about 3.7%. While it might be a tough cost to swallow resource-wise, the impact on consumer satisfaction makes it a no-brainer.

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Hubilo Blog

APRIL 15, 2020

Strategies must be developed around online registración, marketing, papers call-out and submission speakers line up, presentations, nominations, engagement, networking and experience. – Timely resolution to a problem. Market those groups and share educational content through those groups. – Smart budget allocating.

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