Special Events Take Center Stage At 2023 NGA Show
Exhibitor Magazine
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
SHELTON, CT � The National Grocers Association and Clarion Events announce the full lineup of special events that will be part of the 2023 NGA Show, t.
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Special Events Magazine Show Issue Out Now!
Special Events
MARCH 21, 2022
In this issue: Cali Here We Come, the 2022 Gala Award nominees; Q&A with Catersource + The Special Event keynote Christina Matteucci; Soirees in the Sand; and the 17th Annual DMC Spotlight.
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Special Occasion Linen will be present at London Summer Event Show
Event Industry News
JANUARY 20, 2020
Special Occasion Linen hire table linens for events throughout the UK. Their collection of responsibly sourced fine table linens available in over 32 colours will create a sense of occasion and enhance the dining experience at any event.
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Special Events Magazine Show Issue Out Now!
Special Events
JUNE 14, 2021
Our Show Issue is out and ready for you to read!
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Member Appreciation: 15 Unique Ways to Show Your Members Matter
Eventmobi
JULY 26, 2023
Their ongoing commitment is what builds community and brings in dues as a key form of revenue—so it only makes sense to show member appreciation! From events to perks to special resources, here are 15 unique member appreciation ideas to show gratitude and drive meaningful results for your organization.
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Tips from the Trenches: 10 (Mostly) Tried and True Exhibitor Booth Ideas
Eventmobi
APRIL 10, 2024
If you plan events for B2B companies, you know that exhibiting at industry events is critical to driving brand awareness, generating new leads for your sales team, and engaging with existing customers. It’s not about having the biggest space or the flashiest booth design (though that certainly doesn’t hurt!).
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8 Tips for Your Hybrid or Virtual Event Marketing Strategy
Attendease
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of hybrid and virtual events. This led to a quick shift in how to approach one’s virtual event marketing strategy. Event organizers knew they had to adapt quickly or businesses would crumble. In 2022, statistics show that virtual events still held a firm place in the industry.
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Engaging Patients in Healthcare Fundraising: 5 Event Tips
Attendease
JANUARY 25, 2024
One of the most effective ways to harness patients’ passion and engage them in healthcare fundraising is by hosting events. Events provide a unique opportunity to promote your cause, generate support from patients, and show appreciation for patient donors. Plan an inclusive event. Use multichannel marketing.
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Special Events Herald Return of In-Person NGA Show
Exhibitor Magazine
JUNE 29, 2021
Washington, D.C. The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, announces a lineup.
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66 Creative Event Sponsorship Ideas to Help You Secure Your Ideal Sponsors
Eventmobi
JULY 5, 2023
Ever need help generating event sponsorship ideas? And having strong sponsor support can mean the difference between a good event and a great one. So let’s explore 66 creative event sponsorship ideas that will help you secure sponsorships for events of all kinds. How Do You Ask a Company To Sponsor an Event?
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14 Best Member Retention Strategies to Engage Your Top Supporters
Eventmobi
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
In this blog post, we’ll cover: How to increase membership retention The best member retention strategies Tips on creating an event strategy for member retention What Is Membership Retention and Why Does It Matter? Responding to members’ needs and interests shows them that you’re listening to what they want. Implement feedback.
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What to Expect at Cvent Connect 2024 in San Antonio
Smart Meetings
MARCH 25, 2024
The annual customer gathering and user conference for the largest event tech company on the planet, Cvent Connect, is moving to Henry B. We asked Rachel Andrews, senior director of meetings and events, what 3,500 anticipated attendees can expect in the new location and expanded agenda. The evening event promises Texas-style fun.
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First Time Attending Catersource + The Special Event 2024
Expo Logic
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Explore reasons to register for Catersource + The Special Event 2024, meet your ultimate partner in event tech, and learn why our solutions elevate your brand. The post First Time Attending Catersource + The Special Event 2024 appeared first on Event Management Solutions for Expo Events and Trade Shows | Expo Logic.
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Honor Someone Special at Your Family Reunion
Master the Event
JANUARY 12, 2024
As you plan your family reunion or other annual summer event consider honoring a very special person or a few very special people at the event. 1 Perhaps, you would like to recognize: Grandparents or parents for all of the special experiences they have provided. Someone celebrating a special birthday this year.
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Event planning conferences you won’t want to miss in 2023!
Expo Pass
JANUARY 25, 2023
An event planning conference! These events give you the chance to make real connections with like-minded people, learn from industry experts, and come up with fresh new ideas. In this article, we share our list of event-planning conferences in 2023 that you won’t want to miss out on! Catersource + the Special Event.
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Master the art of event ticketing and sell out your next event.
Expo Pass
APRIL 18, 2023
So you’ve reached the next stage of planning your event and it’s time to start selling tickets! The secret sauce is finding the balance between the value of your event and what your guests want. With the power of technology, you can get even more out of your event! Check out how much competitors charge for similar events!
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Michael Dominguez to Be Honored for Career of Service
MeetingsNet
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
AHLI’s chief executive will be the recipient of MeetingsNet’s inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award at an event-industry show in March. We aren’t the first to recognize Dominguez for his contributions—perhaps most notably the Event Industry Council inducted him into its Hall of Leaders in 2019—and we’re unlikely to be the last.
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EventSource’s List of 2024 GTA Open Houses and Wedding Shows
EventSource
JANUARY 17, 2024
We’re thrilled to bring you the latest roundup of wedding shows and open houses across the GTA. Whether you’re in the early stages of wedding planning , on the hunt for the perfect wedding venue , or looking to seek out those final touches, these events are not to be missed! We always love hearing from you!
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The Brief: AI Flavor Art and a Chicken WcNuggets
Event Marketer
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
For years, anime creators have been incorporating McDonald’s-inspired WcDonald’s restaurants into movies and shows, and now the fast food giant is making the concept a reality. Meanwhile, if flowers are your brand’s jam but you can’t make it to next week’s show, the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival takes place this April in Philly.
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Speaker Spotlight: Agnes “AC” Canonica, CMP, CMM, HMCC
MeetingsNet
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Join MeetingsNet at the Catersource + The Special Event show in Orlando in March for an insightful educational lineup that will including Canonica’s session on the “undeniable shift toward event marketing.” Agnes “AC” Canonica, CMP, CMM, HMCC, has a long view of the events industry.
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Bridesmaid Gift Ideas 101
EventSource
JUNE 2, 2023
Your wedding day is truly special, thanks to the presence of your loved ones at the bridal party. So, why not express your gratitude with a thoughtful gift that shows how much you appreciate them? So, why not express your gratitude with a thoughtful gift that shows how much you appreciate them?
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Seeking Innovators, Experts, and Educators in Meeting Planning
MeetingsNet
APRIL 17, 2023
Increase your visibility and share your knowledge: The call for speakers is now open for the MeetingsNet track at The Special Event. Session proposals are now being accepted for the MeetingsNet track at CaterSource + The Special Event show happening February 12 to 15, 2024, in Austin, Texas.
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Drone Light Shows Bring Next Level of Branding to Corporate Events
EventMB
MAY 30, 2022
Drones are taking the event industry to new heights, especially as environmental concerns related to fireworks increase. According to Atmospheric Environment’s journal , fireworks release high levels of pollution into the air, and as a result, many global cities are replacing conventional fireworks displays with drone shows.
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DRUMSHEDS SS24: COUNTDOWN TO DRUMSHEDS SECOND SEASON
Prestige Events Magazine
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
LESS THAN A MONTH TO GO UNTIL TOTTENHAM’S NEW CULTURAL INSTITUTION HOSTS A DIVERSE RANGE OF HOSTS INCLUDING CHASE AND STATUS, RADIO 1, CRAIG DAVID, RECESS, FALSE IDOLS, DRUMCODE, WORRIED ABOUT HENRY AND MORE IN THE SECOND RUN OF SHOWS Building on a massive debut season last year, DRUMSHEDS is back.
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Venue Contracts for AV, Electric, and Internet: Read the Fine Print
MeetingsNet
APRIL 4, 2024
Planners: Do not sign venue contracts for event production, electrical services, internet access, and support services until you read the full document—especially if you are bringing in an outside audiovisual company for the event, which usually results in extra conditions and raises prices for certain elements.
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Top 7 online venue directories to boost your event business marketing
Planning Pod
APRIL 11, 2024
Online directories often provide a cost-effective – and generally effective – marketing opportunity for venue and event businesses. Here’s a quick list of online directories worth considering when it comes to listing your venue and event business and services. Yelp : This one might surprise you!
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Acer Exhibits and Events Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary and Industry Awards
Exhibitor Magazine
DECEMBER 6, 2023
HAVRE DE GRACE, MD - Acer Exhibits and Events, a veteran-owned agency specializing in the design and fabrication of custom trade show exhibits, has re.
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Event Certifications: Smart Head-Start
SmartMeetings
APRIL 9, 2024
Alternative industry credentials and certifications to set you apart A certain arrangement of letters behind your name can establish you as an industry expert and shows your network and partners that you are invested in becoming the best possible version of your professional self. The program costs $495.
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Podcast: The Importance of Reconnecting
EventMB
JUNE 3, 2022
This special podcast episode was recorded on site at IMEX in Frankfurt 2022. It features testimonials from a diverse group of 21 event industry professionals who share their core reasons for being at the 18th edition of the trade show, the first since the start of the Covid pandemic.
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Ideas for Fall Festivals and Events
TicketBud
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
With school events, holidays and travel, it can be easy to lose touch with communities and audiences. But the season also provides many opportunities to connect through specially timed and themed events. According to Bizzabo, most marketing professionals (95%) recognize the value events hold for creating in-person connections.
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A.I. Is Accelerating Meetings-Related Tech
MeetingsNet
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Among the 2,400 companies exhibiting on the 2-million-square-foot show floor, tech giants Apple and Google are among those showing off applications that are likely to be used in the business-events industry. See image below.
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Get Inspired at a Virtual Pep Rally
MeetingsNet
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Tune in for a preview of Catersource + The Special Event 2022. Looking for catering and event inspiration? MeetingsNet’s sister event, Catersource + The Special Event , is holding a virtual pep rally tomorrow, February 8, to celebrate its upcoming 2022 show. Could it work for your own event?).
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How a Special Olympics Event Made Waiting Fun
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 13, 2022
No one ever said waiting in line was supposed to be fun and welcoming, but a production company recently partnered with the Special Olympics USA Games to challenge the way attendees queue up. What transpired was an example of how design and technology can make even an event as large this one a simple, accessible and entertaining process.
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Why Early Bird Registration Specials Don’t Work and Other Revelations from a New Maritz Study
Smart Meetings
APRIL 23, 2024
Do you know the reasons your attendees show up at your events? Emily Laufgraben Emily Laufgraben, Maritz market insights manager, noticed a vacuum in behavioral data about what is driving people from diverse industries to register for events post-Covid. Read More: Are You Ready to Supercharge On-site Event Registration?
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Savvy Marketing Activation Tips From a 20,000-Person Virtual Edutainment Experience
Smart Meetings
APRIL 25, 2024
The secret to planning a not-boring virtual event might be to pull a George Costanza. Entrepreneur Jay Schwedelson, who started the wildly popular Guru Media Hub virtual conferences in 2021 to engage with marketers, thinks a similar approach can turn around digital events. Guess what? People want to go.
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The 2023 IT List: Recognizing the Top 100 Event Agencies
Event Marketer
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Our annual listing of the Top 100 agencies serving the event marketing industry has arrived Behind every powerhouse brand experience is an event marketing agency whose people live for “live.” And a majority of applicants say they are adopting different AI tools to drive efficiencies and strengthen event strategies for clients.
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Special Event Pricing: The In-Depth Guide
Social Tables
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Event venue owners understand that pricing is one of the most critical factors to consider when it comes to attracting clients and increasing revenue. The big question, however, is how can event venue owners determine the perfect pricing structure to attract clients while ensuring profitability?
Drone Shows: The New Face of Brand Storytelling
Event Marketer
OCTOBER 20, 2023
How drone show competition inspires creativity Transforming Marketing Events: The Growing Role of Drone Shows In today’s dynamic advertising landscape, drone shows emerge as a game-changer, offering a fresh, innovative avenue for brand engagement. Today, Drone Show Software can handle over 2000 drones.
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Giving Back Through Golf
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Since golf is enjoyed outdoors and requires pleasant weather and conditions to play, it makes for a great way to host a charity event or support a local cause. We’ve observed that golfers thoroughly enjoy playing in a competitive, yet fun, event that also gives back.
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A December to Remember: How to Plan a Holiday Party that’s Worth People’s Time
TicketBud
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
The holidays are the perfect opportunity to tie your organization to a special celebration or tradition, but there’s a lot of competition in getting your audiences to commit their time, money and energy to your event. So, determine a date, budget and timeline for the event and planning process, and quickly.
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Toronto Caterers Offering Father’s Day Special Menus
EventSource
JUNE 16, 2021
From what we can tell, many are taking the opportunity to gather with Pops to show just how much they missed the old lug! Reviews | 54 Blog mentions View this post on Instagram A post shared by FOOD DUDES (@fooddudes) The Food Dudes have created a specially curated Father’s Day box to give your dad a memorable steakhouse experience.
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Event Case Study: Indoor Ag at Las Vegas’ Caesars Forum
Smart Meetings
MARCH 18, 2024
Using the power of events to connect the wider farming community Since purchasing Indoor Ag-Con in 2018, CEO Brian Sullivan and his team’s goal has been to push for more education about emerging technologies and budding trends around controlled environment agriculture (CEA). They come to our event and learn different ways to grow.”
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TSE Spotlight: Meet Rob Barber
Special Events
APRIL 4, 2022
Catch up with Rob Barber and ATOMIC during Catersource + The Special Event and hear about their Super Bowl Halftime Show experience.
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7 of the Top Event Planning Conferences in 2021
Social Tables
JANUARY 27, 2021
Skip to content Menu Solutions Interactive Floor Plans Collaborative event sales software that increases qualified leads and drives direct revenue. Event Diagramming Collaborative event management software that saves time, boosts revenue and drives loyalty. Discover some of 2021’s top event planning conferences: 1.
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