SmartMeetings

JANUARY 3, 2017

SMERF stands for social, military, educational, religious and fraternal groups who, while not snagging quite as much attention as corporate events, provide a necessary market for the industry. There are many acronyms in the world of meetings, but SMERF is one you should not forget.

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Fork in the Road

DECEMBER 10, 2012

I thought I might take a peek at the 2011 winners to see whether the companies survived and how their solutions have evolved in a highly competitive and fast-moving environment. The top honor in 2011 was awarded to ITN International for its Citywide Credentialing System utilizing NFC (Near Field Communication) technology.

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Canadian Special Events

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

One year later, in a happy twist of fate, Gill met Bobby Vanonen, a local designer & art director when she engaged his services to build her a 16 foot -tall apple tree for an event- in 4 days! That tree may have been built for one event but was the seed for a blossoming love story and an incredible business.

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Canadian Special Events

MAY 28, 2017

But when business executive Carlo Fidani and Canadian racing legend Ron Fellows purchased the track in 2011, a new vision for the historic facility was born. With brand new event spaces, CTMP now has the ability to host a variety of functions.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 1, 2019

In 2011, IBM crafted a truly brilliant marketing campaign named Jeopardy: The IBM Challenge. If you're looking for unique corporate event ideas , this could be the perfect fit. It's incredibly convenient for event-goers and allows IBM to educate its audience for a minimal cost. Jeopardy: The IBM Challenge.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 14, 2018

The amusement park is available for buyout and can accommodate more than 5,000 guests in its corporate event venues. The Maine State Legislature named blueberry pie the official state dessert in 2011. Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, is the birthplace of the boysenberry. Florida: Key Lime Pie. Maine: Blueberry Pie.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Though festivals have some of their own challenges separate from corporate events, some logistical elements of this particular annual celebrations may offer universal lessons. Here’s a dissection of what goes into producing an event of this size with an even bigger emotional impact. Burning Man culture is no joke.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Bizzabo Founded in 2011, Bizzabo operates from its main headquarters in New York, Tel Aviv, and Montreal. The company focuses on defining the future of events by providing event software tailored for B2B conferences. Its versatile tools accommodate events of all sizes, from small gatherings to large conferences.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It specializes in conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, and corporate events. Stova Founded through a merger of Aventri, MeetingPlay, and Eventcore, Stova is an event management software company with headquarters in New York and additional offices worldwide. Pricing is tiered based on event size and features.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Industry Niche and Scope Stova operates in the event management software industry, catering to a diverse range of clients, including corporate event planners, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies. There is also a PRO subscription for frequent event hosts.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Industry Niche and Scope Stova operates in the event management software industry, catering to a diverse range of clients, including corporate event planners, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies. There is also a PRO subscription for frequent event hosts.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Industry Niche and Scope Stova specializes in event management software, serving a diverse clientele—corporate event planners, non-profits, educational institutions, and government agencies. The comprehensive suite accommodates events of varying scales. Pricing is tiered based on event size and features.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Industry Niche and Scope Stova specializes in event management software, serving a diverse clientele—corporate event planners, non-profits, educational institutions, and government agencies. The comprehensive suite accommodates events of varying scales. Pricing is tiered based on event size and features.

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2024 Retail 2011 2013 48

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Industry Niche and Scope Stova operates in the event management software industry, catering to a diverse range of clients, including corporate event planners, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies. Splash Founded in 2011, Splash is a privately held company headquartered in New York.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Splash Established in 2011, Splash operates as a privately held company with its headquarters situated in New York. Aligned with its mission, as articulated on its website, Splash endeavors to craft event programs that foster genuine human connections. For larger events (up to 100 tickets), organizers can opt for a pay-as-you-go model.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Splash Established in 2011, Splash operates as a privately held company with its headquarters situated in New York. Aligned with its mission, as articulated on its website, Splash endeavors to craft event programs that foster genuine human connections. For larger events (up to 100 tickets), organizers can opt for a pay-as-you-go model.

2024 48

2024 Retail 2011 2013 48

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Industry Niche and Scope Stova operates in the event management software industry, catering to a diverse range of clients, including corporate event planners, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies. Splash Founded in 2011, Splash is a privately held company headquartered in New York.

2024 48

2024 Retail 2011 2013 48

Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Beyond his proper books, he served as editor for the 2011 book 101 Lightbulb Moments in Data Management: Tales from the Data Roundtable. Prior to RPL, he led engineering for BackType which was acquired by Twitter in 2011. After two more years as an application consultant for Lawson Software, he started his own consulting firm.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Beyond his proper books, he served as editor for the 2011 book 101 Lightbulb Moments in Data Management: Tales from the Data Roundtable. Prior to RPL, he led engineering for BackType which was acquired by Twitter in 2011. After two more years as an application consultant for Lawson Software, he started his own consulting firm.

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Canadian Special Events

AUGUST 3, 2017

In 2011 tickets sold out in less than a day and with this success, the second stage took on a whole new life with a design of its own in addition to the main stage with the festival theme, “The Tree of Life” The headliner stage backdrop resembled a mother earth tree with her eyes animated to move around and look in all directions.

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Canadian Special Events

AUGUST 3, 2017

In 2011 tickets sold out in less than a day and with this success, the second stage took on a whole new life. The set was accompanied by lily pad-like platforms used as water fountains. The sun’s eyes even lit up during night sets!

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

With a big tech focus, you’ll find plenty of reads on social media and apps, among more general event industry news. Since 2011, influential event planner, Liz King, has been using Techsytalk as her platform to help event profs integrate technology into their events for even better attendee engagement. Techsytalk.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Overperforming event teams allocate 1.7x the average marketing budget to live events. 81% of marketers believe that in the upcoming years, live events will become increasingly important to their organization’s success. 33% of event planners would use additional budgets to invest in enhancing the attendee experience.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

There are many tools for finding event venues and spaces but here are some options to consider: EventUP : EventUP allows organizers to directly message venue owners. They have a wide selection ranging from corporate event venues to private dinner party spaces. Bizzabo's event analytics in action. Event Technology Trends.

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 9, 2020

Each of these events, which have given voice to more than 6,000 important stories since the event's inception in 2011, is hosted by a USA Today journalist. Key Takeaway: Looking for new event marketing ideas. Key Takeaway: Earlier we talked about finding sponsors for your events. Embrace storytelling!

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