EXHIBITOR Magazine Honors Best North American Convention Centers
Exhibitor Magazine
OCTOBER 6, 2022
In 2019, Exhibitor Group, which produces both EXHIBITOR magazine and Find It on EXHIBITORiXchange/i, the buyer's guide to trade sh. ROCHESTER MN.
My review of PCMA Convening Leaders 2019
Gallus Events
JANUARY 21, 2019
Here’s my review of PCMA Convening Leaders 2019. Here’s a great review of the session by the PCMA magazine staff. The post My review of PCMA Convening Leaders 2019 appeared first on Gallus Events. Now, that’s MASSIVE! Until I attended PCMA I had never seen an events association step up to the plate.
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Time to Audit Your Sponsor Offerings
Velvet Chainsaw
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
If your sponsorship menu and prospectus look similar to 2019, a refresh can help you seize this growth opportunity. On a spreadsheet, list every sponsor item that you offered for your 2019 and 2023 major conference. Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association.
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Event Planning Has Risen in the Ranks of Most Stressful Jobs
Velvet Chainsaw
MARCH 15, 2023
Unless you plan events for a booming industry, your reality working for professional and trade associations is that revenue from your 2022 and 2023 meetings is 15 percent (or more) lower than 2019. Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association.
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Magazine London – has officially launched
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
It has been just 300 days since ground was broken in North Greenwich for Venue Lab’s newest venture; Magazine London has now officially opened its doors. From brand events, awards dinners, conferences, exhibitions, fashion, the arts and ticketed culture; there are 22 events confirmed between September 2019 and the end of the year.
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The Wedding Business Magazine – August 2019
All Seated
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
The Wedding Business Magazine August 2019 issue is now out and with a brand new look. The post The Wedding Business Magazine – August 2019 appeared first on AllSeated. This issue is all about diversifying revenue streams and looking at other ways to earn income from what you do as a Wedding CEO.
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EXHIBITOR magazine names 2019 Best of CES
Czarnowski
MARCH 18, 2019
The post <i>EXHIBITOR magazine</i> names 2019 Best of CES appeared first on Czarnowski.
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2022 Conference Registration Pacing
Velvet Chainsaw
APRIL 5, 2022
Attendees will not be motivated to save $100 for registering early when you have the same cancellation policy as 2019. Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. You will receive more registrants in the last four weeks than ever before. Remove risk for early commitment.
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tfconnect named Best Event Services Recruitment Specialists 2019 by Corporate Vision Magazine
Event Industry News
JANUARY 6, 2020
Specialist events talent firm, tfconnect, has been named ‘Best Event Services Recruitment Specialists’ in Corporate Vision (CV) Magazine’s 2019 Corporate Coaching & Recruitment Awards. It feels very special to have this endorsement and to be recognised in such a positive way by CV Magazine!”.
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Five Tips for Conference Sponsorship Pricing
Velvet Chainsaw
JUNE 15, 2022
In my experience, most large conferences this year are realizing about 80 percent of their 2019 revenue performance. Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. The textbook outcome of a successful sponsorship is improved attitudes and behavior for that brand.
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Convene survey shows business meetings continued to grow in 2019
Event Industry News
MARCH 5, 2020
Convene magazine released results of its 29th Meetings Market Survey showing meeting attendance continued to increase in 2019 as the business events industry experienced yet another year of consecutive growth. Convene , a magazine for the business events industry, has published its annual meetings market survey results since 1991.
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Event Technology Awards reveal first group of 2019 judges
Event Industry News
APRIL 18, 2019
Organisers of the Event Technology Awards have revealed the first group of judges for the 2019 event, and it reads like a ‘who’s who’ of the event industry. I’m delighted to say that the 2019 judging panel perfectly reflects the criteria.”. Caroline Clift, Stand Out Magazine Tess Vismale, Isocalx.
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noba partners with Magazine London
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 15, 2019
Event Wi-Fi company, noba, has partnered with brand new Venue Lab space, Magazine London, to provide Wi-Fi as part of a three-year deal. . Purpose-built Magazine London, which opened its doors this September, boasts over 24,000sqm of indoor and outdoor space and is the largest of its kind in London.
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49 Dishing 2019’s Hot F&B Trends for Groups
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 20, 2018
That’s the word from Lodging magazine. The post Dishing 2019’s Hot F&B Trends for Groups appeared first on Smart Meetings. Say Hi to Hal. It was a hot button in last year’s strikes against hotel companies in several major U.S. cities, but, ready or not, automation is already here in hospitality.
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Off To Work Event Photography Awards 2019 – Winners Unveiled
Event Industry News
MAY 14, 2019
The winners of the Off To Work Event Photography Awards 2019 (EPAs) were unveiled on Tuesday 14th May at a highly enjoyable awards evening at No.4 Over 30 well-known faces from the events industry judged the EPAs, including editors of premier industry magazines…. 4 Hamilton Place in Mayfair.
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Second round of judges revealed for Event Technology Awards 2019
Event Industry News
APRIL 25, 2019
The second round of judges has been revealed for the Event Technology Awards 2019, and the list certainly reflects the way the awards has expanded. As well as being actively involved in the industry, he has served as the president of ILEA Las Vegas and sits on the Biz Bash Magazine Advisory Board.
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Do’s and Don’ts: Six Tips to Help Justify Attendance at Your Event
Velvet Chainsaw
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
As we progress through the event industry’s recovery to 2019 levels, conference organizers must have a laser focus on helping potential attendees make their business case for attending their events. Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association.
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Event Industry News
JANUARY 10, 2019
As technology maintains its seemingly unstoppable march and the millennial generation officially becomes the largest demographic at work, 2019 promises to deliver a year of transformation for event design, but also of opportunity. It’s tolerance. The Fly in the Ointment. 5G will be similar.
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IBTM World exceeds 2019 exhibitor levels: boosts industry confidence
Prestige Events Magazine
OCTOBER 3, 2023
– 85 per cent of the show already sold- An incredible 85 per cent of exhibiting space for this year’s IBTM World has already been sold, with numbers significantly ahead of both this time last year, and 2019. From the MENA region Jordan, Morocco and Abu Dhabi have considerably increased their stand space.
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Deliver Superior Conference Education Value
Velvet Chainsaw
OCTOBER 2, 2019
According to CEOWORLD magazine and the “Future of Jobs” report by the World Economic Forum, the top two skills that will be most desired by employers/CEOs by 2020 are complex problem-solving and critical thinking. Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association.
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PCMA Convene
MAY 24, 2019
William Thomson (center) will take part in PCMA’s hackathon on homelessness in June during EduCon 2019. The average person in 2009,” reports the science magazine Nautilus , “was less empathetic than 75 percent of the people in 1979.”. Homeless individuals present one of empathy’s most difficult tests.
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PCMA’s Luca Favetta speaks to HQ magazine about education, collaboration
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Luca Favetta, PCMA’s regional business director for EMEA, spoke to Brussels-based HQ magazine about regional educational differences and how to create relevant content and ensure knowledge retention. Learn more about PCMA’s 2019 plans for EMEA and its European Influencers Summit. .
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25+ Must-Attend Events for Event Professionals in 2019
Hubilo Blog
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
With the year 2019 round the corner, event professionals must be already busy with the planning of the set of events to plan and visit in the next year. Want to make a list of places to visit in 2019? Attend the LTW 2019 from 10th to 16th June. Dreamforce 2019. London Tech Week . International Confex.
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GEVME
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
About: This is a simple application that consistently makes the lists of the best free event planning apps, according to American wedding magazines. The post Top 14 Best Event Planning Apps for 2019 to Use Right Now appeared first on GEVME Blog. Pros and cons: It is more convenient to use on iPad and will cost you $3.99.
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Radisson Hotel Group releases its 2023 Responsible Business Report, marking 35 years since its pioneering first environmental policy
Prestige Events Magazine
APRIL 23, 2024
The Group’s efforts have already yielded significant results, with a notable 35% reduction in carbon footprint per square meter since 2019. For the third consecutive year, the Group was recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the World’s Best Employers in the Travel and Leisure industry. In 2023, team members took part in more than 1.5M
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Risk, Revenue Recognition and Recovery
Velvet Chainsaw
APRIL 14, 2021
For expo deposits paid in 2019 for 2020 events, it remains to be seen if those funds will return to budgets for 2021. Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. When creating expense budgets for the future, most recent spend is a significant input into the process.
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Special Events Magazine's Gala Awards Are Calling for Entries
MeetingsNet
AUGUST 29, 2018
The Gala Awards have been presented by Special Events magazine, a sister publication to MeetingsNet, since 1986. The awards will be given out on January 10 during The Special Event 2019 show in San Diego—at a gala presentation, naturally. Corporate, association and independent planners can be recognized for their outstanding work.
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Exhibitus is Honored with Best of the Best Sizzle Award Winners
Exhibitor Magazine
MARCH 29, 2023
ATLANTA, GEORGIA � Exhibitor Group, the publisher of EXHIBITOR magazine, recently announced that Exhibitus' 2019 Easy as Pie Sizzle Award has been inc.
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Top Tips for Preparing Your Presenters
Velvet Chainsaw
JANUARY 14, 2020
Reprinted with permission of Convene, the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. Conversely, rookie speakers would require that you schedule several calls and be more of a stickler on deadlines. Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene. What improvements can you make to your speaker prep calls?
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Seeking a Hybrid Conference Steady State? Here’s a Framework
Velvet Chainsaw
AUGUST 3, 2022
The half who is pursuing hybrid knows that they can’t just go back to what worked in 2019 despite the return of in-person events. Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. They crave a predictable steady state for their hybrid business model.
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The O2 is crowned Venue of The Decade following a huge 2019 with 219 arena events
Event Industry News
JANUARY 6, 2020
In a year that saw 219 arena shows, six residencies, over 10 first-time performances, a record number of boxing events and its 25 millionth ticket being sold – The O2 concluded 2019 with its highest accolade, being named Venue of The Decade by Billboard magazine. The Party and ABBA Super Troupers: The Exhibition.
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Event Industry News
JUNE 21, 2018
The organiser of Event Buyers Live is once again saying “hey” to Heythrop Park, Oxfordshire, and is delighted to reveal the venue as the location for the 2019 event. Event Buyers Live, which facilitates pre-arranged one-on-one meetings between organisers and suppliers, will take place at Heythrop Park on February 20-21, 2019.
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11 Secrets for Successful Association Sponsorships in 2022
Eventmobi
MAY 27, 2022
She was also featured in 2021 by Cvent as one of the ‘20 Event Professionals You Should be Following’ , and in August 2021 as ‘30 Nonprofit IT Influencers to Follow in 2021’ by BizTech Magazine. Event Industry (2019) and SURGE Innovation Pioneer (2018). Other awards include BizBash Top 1000 People in the U.S.
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How to Turn Around Your Sponsorship Revenue
Velvet Chainsaw
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Reprinted with permission of Convene, the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. Senior staff and/or volunteer leaders who open doors and nurture relationships. Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene. At which tiers are you customizing your sponsorship packages?
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Q&A with Adrian Segar on Crowdsourcing
Conferences that Work
APRIL 1, 2019
This (slightly edited) interview by JT Long appeared in the March 2019 issue of Smart Meetings Magazine. What led to writing the book, Conferences that Work ? I invented the format by accident 26 years ago when there were no expert speakers to invite for a conference on administrative computing issues in small schools.
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How Much Do Sellers and Buyers Trust Our Tradeshow Environments?
Velvet Chainsaw
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
Reprinted with permission of Convene, the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. I think our model is ripe for disruption without a more transparent and trusted platform. Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene. Are your business practices around your trade show transparent to your exhibitors?
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PCMA Convene
MARCH 5, 2019
These words — and more — describe the women selected by Smart Meetings magazine for its Smart Women in Meetings Awards 2019. This group of women models the commitment to leadership that makes the hospitality industry a collaborative and innovative force for good in the world,” the publication wrote in introducing the 2019 recipients.
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5 Improvements for Event Registration Data Collection
Velvet Chainsaw
OCTOBER 31, 2019
Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. If your process does not include this capability, make plans to implement it for your next conference. Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene. What other recommendations to you have for the registration process?
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Sponsorship Needs to Be More Than Banners and Clings
Velvet Chainsaw
DECEMBER 12, 2019
Reprinted with permission of Convene, the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. Instead of organizing around your products, coordinate your efforts around your customers — especially for your largest investors. Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene.
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Another Complication to Resuming In-Person Meetings: Air Travel
MeetingsNet
JULY 19, 2021
According to a recent article in Wired magazine , the resurgence in leisure travel due to mass vaccinations has caused airlines to shift more of their inventory to leisure-heavy destinations and out of big cities that typically see the most business travelers.
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105 Conde Nast Releases Top U.S. Hotels in 2019 Gold List
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 2, 2019
The travel magazine announced their 2019 top hotels in the world and the United States managed to snag 13 of the 14 best hotels in North America honors with hotels located across the country, from New York to California. Hotels in 2019 Gold List appeared first on Smart Meetings. Read on for the hotel wins in the U.S.
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Expo Decisions: Attendee Preferences over Exhibitors—Always
Velvet Chainsaw
AUGUST 6, 2019
Reprinted with permission of Convene, the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. Get the feedback of your exhibitors before making any changes, but err on the side of obsessing over your attendees’ on-site experience. Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene.
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ICC Wales celebrates milestone full 12 months of trading since opening in 2019
Prestige Events Magazine
MAY 18, 2022
Since first opening its doors as a brand-new convention centre in September 2019, ICC Wales has finally been able to celebrate a full twelve months’ worth of trading. Following its spectacular launch, ICC Wales was only able to open for six months before the pandemic hit, meaning the venue had to close its doors for 18 months.
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52 Nominate a Smart Woman for Special Recognition
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 18, 2018
This annual awards program recognizes uplifting industry forces in a special issue of Smart Meetings magazine and at a bespoke event , custom designed to advance careers, create powerful networks and pave the way for the next generation of women in meetings.
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