Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The 37th edition of International Confex will take place on 25 – 26 February 2020 at ExCeL London, bringing together thousands of event professionals for two jam-packed days of learning, networking and inspiration. Academic Venue Pavilion. Northern Venue Pavilion. Looking to meet venues of the North without the travel?

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Do Good Events

JULY 20, 2020

We also recommend a higher touch social media strategy, with posts once a day when possible and appropriate. They’ve maximized their social media presence and secured several media engagements that highlighted their work and the partnerships they have in the community. Consider hashtags to help spread the word.

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EventSource

MARCH 3, 2020

It’s that time again – wedding planners from across Canada gathered to attend the 2020 WPIC Kick Off & WPIC Wedding Awards! This charming boutique-style venue is right on the waterfront and has a lovely ballroom full of natural light. Magic Vision Photography captures the details for us. 15 Reviews. The Waterside Inn.

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EventUp

MAY 19, 2020

I had the pleasure of speaking with Laura from Boston, MA, who was originally supposed to get married in June of 2020. Her wedding has temporarily been re-scheduled for August 2020, pending final restrictions for large gatherings from Governor Charlie Baker. Original Wedding Date: 6/19/2020. New Wedding Date: 8/14/2020.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 21, 2021

Venues of Excellence, the leading UK consortium for conferences, training, meetings and events, have taken a strategic decision to sell the business to Mandy Jennings, Director of Paje Consultancy Ltd. The business saw a 60% financial growth over the previous 5 years surpassing projected membership figures ahead of plan.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 14, 2021

Foo Fighters have been confirmed as the first band to perform at Madison Square Garden since March 2020. The rock giants will play to a fully vaccinated crowd on June 20, marking the first full-capacity show at the iconic venue in over 450 days. And @TheGarden’s going to feel that HARD.

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Guidebook

MARCH 12, 2020

Your venue, catering, design, and decor add up. Social Media can also be valuable during virtual events. The post Virtual Events Will Be Key in 2020 – Here’s How to Transition Yours appeared first on Guidebook Blog. With virtual events, you don’t have to worry about these expenses.

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Event Industry News

MAY 17, 2021

Venues across the UK have reacting on social media as they prepare to re-open for socially distanced events today. According to a survey earlier this month from Music Venues Trust (MVT), over 28,500 shows are booked to place in England’s grassroots music venues, as coronavirus lockdown restrictions start to be lifted.

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Event Industry News

MAY 20, 2021

Venues of Excellence, the leading UK consortium for conferences, training, meetings and events, have taken a strategic decision to sell the business to Mandy Jennings, Director of Paje Consultancy Ltd. The business saw a 60% financial growth over the previous 5 years surpassing projected membership figures ahead of plan.

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Social Tables

JUNE 1, 2023

From social media marketing and paid advertising to SEO improvement and event messaging, we cover advertising ideas and marketing strategies for both virtual and live events. Include easy-to-spot icons linking to the event’s social media pages, registration page, and so forth.

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GEVME

APRIL 6, 2022

For instance, it allows them to engage with an audience even before and after the main event – through social media channels, emails, video content and more. A digital-first strategy gives you the flexibility to be agile and you don’t have to be in the panic mode like how many did in 2020.”.

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All Seated

JANUARY 5, 2020

Some of their articles are targeted at event planners who work for or from a specific venue, while others give tips on choosing a venue. They also cover topics such as social media and content marketing. The post Top 9 Favorite Event Management Blogs for 2020 appeared first on AllSeated.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The top four sustainability elements that respondents are trying to quantify for their executives and shareholders are: total distance traveled by attendees, sponsors, and event staff; electricity consumption at venues; carbon-dioxide emissions for travel and on-site activity; and the environmental impact of catering operations.

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Nunify

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

More Than Half Of Couples Look For A Wedding Planner Online Over 50% of people look for wedding planners online such as search engines, social media etc. It is better for wedding planners to optimize their website or social media handle and increase online presence. 52% make use of wedding event apps.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Silent auctions involve placing items around a venue and guests placing bids by writing them down on a piece of paper next to the item. These campaigns thrive on social media where donors can help spread the word. It’s easy to see why it’s one of the top event trends for 2020 ! 6 Ideas to Boost this Fundraising Event.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Nigel Huddleston MP, parliamentary under secretary of state for sport, tourism and heritage at the department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), acknowledged the proposed scheme during an interview within the recent UKickstart Event 2020, initiated by etc.venues.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Provide a budget outline that breaks the total down into specific categories like venue costs, presentation tech, F&B, entertainment, decorations, and security. Include hidden event costs like guest count attrition, conference calls, credit card fees, and venue amenity expenses. Want to test out event diagramming for free?

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Nunify

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Creating a virtual or hybrid event allows increased engagement since it isn’t limited to a venue and space. 34% of planners consider increased attendance the most positive result of pivoting to virtual, followed by lower overhead costs (27%)” (EventMB, 2020). It naturally offers extended head count and. Save on Cost.

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Event Industry News

MAY 20, 2020

The 2020 event played in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide in January and attracted crowds of more than 10,000 people in each city. The documents don’t reveal who the unsecured creditors are but it is understood the list includes artists, music promoters and venues.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 2, 2021

For B2B marketing and event teams, 2020 delivered a crash course in hosting virtual events. Over the last 18 months, we’ve seen experimentation and innovation across the events industry and, as social distancing rules relax, a cautious return to in-person gatherings. By Laura Ramos, VP and Principal Analyst, Forrester.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In October 2020 I wrote two posts [1 , 2 ] about what a meeting industry new normal might look like. Vaccine hesitancy, fueled by substantial misinformation on social media and some media channels, remains a significant barrier to taming the ravages of COVID-19. Upgrade air quality in venues and accommodations.

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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 5, 2020

Earlier event planners were measured on how they deliver in-person events at venues and their outcomes. Top 17 virtual event management companies (event planners & organizers) to partner with in 2020 and beyond. Portfolia: Corporate events, social & cultural events, artists, social media management, corporate videos.

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Event Industry News

JULY 27, 2020

The Live Events Coalition has also started a social media campaign, encouraging its ranks to post images of past favorite events with the hashtag #WishIWasThere. Originally published 24th July 2020 by Whyy. Similar rallies were held around the country this week, in cities including Boston and Salt Lake City. Source: [link].

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 3, 2021

With venues back open we have not reverted to type: The events industry is all about hybrid. Based around smart phone technology the platform creates QR codes for ticket buyers to scan in at venues on their phones, or via a print at home ticket. Birmingham Royal Ballet sold digital tickets to its annual Nutcracker performance in 2020.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 5, 2020

GALA Festival 2020 Mineappolis has signed a new deal with Integra Planner to use its event technology platform for the 10th year. GALA Festival 2020 Minneapolis takes place 4th – 8th July at the Minnesota Convention Centre in Minneapolis, United States and is live streamed throughout the world.

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Eventscase Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2022

As an event management software provider, we witnessed first-hand the crippling nature of the pandemic when almost all events got cancelled in 2020. If you check out our social media channels, we’ve taken part in different corporate events, from sponsored ones to paid ones. We joined and exhibited at events again.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The three campaigns represent different communities of interest within the £84bn UK Events industry, and a diverse range of creative and technical skills, venues, suppliers and infrastructure that make up the UK events eco-system. PLASA started the #We Make Events campaign in May 2020 as a response to our members plight. “We

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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. While certainly not a replacement for in-person celebrations, tech has helped us to navigate the highs and lows of 2020 without feeling quite so alone. Tech Takeovers. Chat Marketing. billion vs. 2.66

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EventUp

JUNE 19, 2019

No matter the occasion, even if you're familiar with the place you’ll be hosting the event, there’s a whole added level of venue details to consider. If so, make convenience your theme and follow up with a venue that prioritizes transportation, accommodations, and activities within close distance of the big event. -

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Event Industry News

JUNE 22, 2021

The event at the Sussex venue will take place on 8-11 July but had been in doubt after the government delayed the lifting of social-distancing measures and limits on mass events due to ongoing coronavirus case levels. .

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SpotMe Blog

APRIL 28, 2022

The hybrid event management company defines hybrid events as live-marketing plus MoSoLo (mobile applications, social media, location-based services), and ensures all of their clients are privileged to just that. BCD M&E’s services include: Venue sourcing. Platform and Venue Selection. Event management. Accommodation.

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GEVME

JULY 31, 2021

” PCMA, Digital Event Course, 2020. The automated messages could be reminders about the event, urges to follow social media handles or more. Through GEVME’s builder, you can build your venue in either 2-D or 3-D form. Registration Stats and Data. Check-in During The Event.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Some might even say that the event tech evolved more since March 2020 than in the entire decade before that! the event venue : a huge piece of the budget cake goes towards renting ballrooms, f&b, and room blocks. marketing efforts : reach your audience through ads, social media, and email marketing.

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Expo Pass

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Just poll people on social media with a few questions. When most people were at home in 2020, a fully virtual event made sense. Reach out to potential speakers for quick cameos and live Q&As on social media. Know where your audience is located and find a venue that’s easy for them to get to.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 13, 2020

I’m not sure if you remember last week’s newsletter, but I mentioned that one of my New Year’s resolutions is to detox from social media. Just from the last two weeks, I have learned so much about social media from a personal standpoint. How To Plan An Event Without Visiting The Venue.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 13, 2022

Chloe uses her personal brand – which she describes as “fun, efficient and communicative” – to connect and remain relevant to the 10,000 decision-making buyers who follow her on social media. In 2020, Chloe was named a member of Exhibition News’ 30Under3 0.

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Socio Events

JUNE 22, 2021

Before 2020, the word “virtual,” was synonymous with things like virtual reality goggles and cool tech gadgets. But unfortunately, it took on a new meaning in 2020 and became a buzzword for reasons we were not expecting. As virtual events became popular in 2020, event managers also realized their value. and it did.

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