Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 6, 2023

Images Our last post, Key Vendor Service-Level Expectations , explored how the events industry is managing through a significant loss of experienced talent. I often challenged our project managers to come up with at least 3 options for any challenge. They Convert Thoughts into Action: Ambiguity can be the enemy of progress.

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Picatic by Eventbrite

JUNE 16, 2020

Throughout the COVID-19 global pandemic, one thing has remained clear: our innate desire for human connection endures even in the most unprecedented circumstances.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Innovate vs. Limited Workforce/Capacity Quite a few of our clients are having difficulty filling mid and entry-level planner positions with experienced professionals. Top investors often want to be viewed as thought leaders and supporters throughout the year. Cutting back on general session staging or optimizing it, by using it more.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Here’s some of our learnings: 1. Reflecting on these thoughts through a post-COVID lens makes it nearly impossible for a new virtual platform to be trusted by both buyers and sellers out of the gate. To make a short-term impact, you will need: Custom sponsorship packages that include thought leadership (speaking opportunity) inventory.

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 31, 2021

Just when we thought we were turning the corner on a rise in Covid cases, we are hearing about short-term cancellations of conventions once again as the Delta variant causes cases to rise. What guidelines or policies should we put into place for our staff and vendors? What should be included in our crisis planning?

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Conferences that Work

MAY 8, 2023

Living looking forward is tough because… …looking backward evokes feelings Looking backward helps us to understand our past in ways that were previously hidden from us. Let thoughts about the future be known for what they are: thoughts about the future.” Sometimes this is a positive or healing experience.

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Management Events

APRIL 24, 2024

Leveraging B2B Lead Generation for Strategic Advantage The craft of B2B lead generation demands a thoughtful and tactical approach. Our events are intentionally designed to convene decision-makers from leading companies and solution providers in an environment ripe for substantial conversations.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 2, 2024

External factors aside, we can’t expect our brains to hold all of the clustered trains of thought and piecemeal ideas we deal with daily. It’s crucial to incorporate a strategy like brain dumping into your routine to organize your thoughts, complete projects on time, and keep your business moving forward. What is Brain Dumping?

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Unfortunately, our meetings are still full of lectures. In my book Conferences That Work , I shared a story about when I—and everyone else in my graduate class—never admitted we didn’t understand what our teacher was teaching us for weeks. We quickly discovered, to our general relief, that none of us understood the class.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 18, 2024

This new position will play a key role in shaping and transforming our signature events—including IPW, ESTO, Summer Summit, and Future of Travel Mobility—and also deliver new offerings aligned with our strategic priorities,” says Ellen Davis, the group’s executive vice president of business strategy & industry engagement.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 15, 2024

As we rapidly accelerate into an era where tech infiltrates all aspects of our lives, events are one place where we can pause to be human, synthesize our thoughts in conversations, and create space to remember what is important. Reprinted with permission from Smithbucklin’s Our Perspectives blog.

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Expo Pass

MARCH 29, 2023

It can be difficult to access our creative minds. No worries – here are a few ideas on how you can refresh your thought process and come up with some amazing ideas during event planning. Our creativity can be seriously stifled when we’re burnt out from work or a stale environment. Take a break. Stay true to your brand.

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Event Farm

APRIL 6, 2022

Two years ago, no one would have thought that wellness safety would be such a huge part of the event industry. So it’s not surprising that in our most recent 2022 Event Industry Annual Survey , 57% of respondents indicated that their primary concern when planning in-person events amid the COVID-19 pandemic is attendee safety.

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Marketo Events

APRIL 6, 2021

As marketers, it’s in our nature to adapt quickly to our changing environment and to evolve our processes over time — sometimes even moment by moment. We are so grateful for the time, thought, and effort invested by our incredible community of customers, partners, and developers. Click here to register for free.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

He says, “My dedication to continuous learning reflects my belief in staying ahead of industry trends and honing the skills necessary for effective leadership in our dynamic and constantly changing industry.” Many of the thought leaders he met at these events took part in leading and shaping the overall industry, which inspired him.

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Event Age by Swapcard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

They sat down and shared their thoughts on how we need to recalibrate our approach to sustainability within the events industry, important takeaways on the future of events, and how the industry can do its part to tackle climate change.

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Skiddle

MARCH 18, 2024

Calling all aspiring music professionals: our latest industry event, Inspired By Music , is just two days away. We’ve been working hard alongside our good mates at GigPig to get everything in order, and we can’t wait to deliver it to you on Wednesday 20th March.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

Simona Negretto, national head of conferences and events for Vue said of the initiative, “our new rates allow organisers to easily see what’s included, plus we want to ensure that all our clients will get the best from our cinema setting and our rates and inclusions reflect that.” Clients only need to provide the artwork.

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Maritz Global Events

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

As Black History Month comes to a close, we want to highlight another one of our incredible employee resource groups (ERG) at Maritz – the Race & Ethnicity group. We asked the two co-chairs, Richard Medina and Li Statler to share a few thoughts on the work of this committee.

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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Jessie's going to be joining our line-up for Admission , our conference for organizers. WWDC is wonderful for developers and important for networking, but I thought there was room for a more meaningful way for designers to engage with each other during the week. 6000 people go each year. It's kind of a big deal.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 11, 2024

As a professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, Hillary Clinton says this to her students on a regular basis: To make the best decisions, you must be able to hold multiple thoughts in your head at the same time—and often, those thoughts will be in conflict with each other.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

She thought, wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to help people donate money to rebalance their spending? That thought lingered until last year, when Gerstmann’s wife, Beth Surmont, FASAE, CMP-Fellow, CAE, was about to attend a conference in a state “that had recently put forward harmful anti-LGBTQ+ policy.”

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Google has created a thorough and thought-provoking guide to event inclusivity, and the company is making it available to anyone. focused at this point, it is a thorough and thought-provoking resource. Links throughout the guide provide more details on specific issues.

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Management Events

APRIL 1, 2024

At Management Events, we emphasize the importance of active listening and thoughtful questioning to uncover the core objectives of our clients. When engaging with potential clients, it’s crucial to articulate your thoughts effectively while also being receptive to their input.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Luci Sorrell, Head of Sales, Commercial Events at Somerset House, comments: “We are excited to share the outcomes and insights of our recent work with communications agency, Triggerfish, on what defines a brand activation.

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Expo Pass

AUGUST 25, 2022

We’ll get into all this and more, and give you our favorite things event planners can do to hold on to their attendees between events. We’ve got you covered in our upcoming webinar: Don’t Lose Your Attendees Between Events! Write thoughtful newsletters. Create a marketing plan.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Our annual guide to the top 100 agencies serving the event marketing industry. It’s year two of a global pandemic that has systematically, with every wave, challenged the event industry and stretched its players’ creativity and patience more than anyone ever thought possible. It is our job to explain this to clients.

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The Castle Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

What is thought leadership? Thought leadership is a term we use all the time in public relations , but PR pros don’t always sit down and explain what we mean by it. Generally speaking, thought leadership is any communication that demonstrates an individual’s expertise in a specific field or topic area.

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QC Event School

JUNE 30, 2023

In those 3 years, I was trying to find a job that I really thought I would be happy doing. So, I gave some thought as to what really made me happy… I loved talking to people, getting to know new people, being on the go, and just interacting with as many people as I could. So, I thought, “Hey, I could plan weddings!

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Eventbrite UK

JULY 19, 2020

We can learn a lot from our attendees. Taking their thoughts, feelings, and comfort levels into account is vital to ensuring the success of your event and business. Make it a priority to check in from time to time with your attendees, especially when so much is at stake in the current global climate. Below, […].

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Venues of Excellences were first introduced to The Alcohol Free Drinks Company when they attended the Annual Conference in January this year to showcase their products to our member venues. What were your initial thoughts when you met Andy at the Conference? On a personal note, what are your thoughts around alcohol free drinks?

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 4, 2024

Louisa Watson, ESG Director of beam says; “With sustainability increasingly important to everyone, this is a superb opportunity to learn from others and share our experiences and best practice. It’s through collaboration and support that we’ll change our practices for the better.”

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Skiddle

JULY 27, 2023

Our Industry Drop-in event is fast approaching. It’s not long til August 18th, where we’ll bring together thought leaders, promoters and our expert staff to discuss all things events. Meet some industry thought leaders You’ll get to meet some industry thought leaders at our Promoter drop-in event.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

As part of our mission to supercharge the Web3 ecosystem, the job fair aims to match Web3’s brightest minds with leading organizations, so we can build the future of the internet together.”. That’s why we’re putting together Web3 Job Fair,” says James Ross, Managing Director at Hype. “As

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Event Marketer

AUGUST 21, 2023

“A festival like Bonnaroo that’s so iconic and features such a great lineup is great synergy for where we see our brand. So we thought it was an amazing opportunity to reach a diverse audience. So we thought it was an amazing opportunity to reach a diverse audience. Music is universal. Hydration is universal, too.

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Marketo Events

APRIL 6, 2021

As marketers, it’s in our nature to adapt quickly to our changing environment and to evolve our processes over time — sometimes even moment by moment. We are so grateful for the time, thought, and effort invested by our incredible community of customers, partners, and developers. Click here to register for free.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 29, 2024

“People say that it looks like a wildlife preserve but it’s what our farms look like.” ­­–Niki Haugh, Promotions Marketing Program Manager, Organic Valley If there ever was a trade show that’s all about sampling, it’s arguably Natural Products Expo West that takes place at Anaheim Convention Center each spring.

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