Fri.Oct 11, 2024

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Higher Education Event Strategies: Utilizing Texts for Your Alumni Event Fundraising Strategy

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As your university’s alumni go about their days leading teams, conducting research, and making an impact on the world, they may forget about the invitation they got to your next fundraising event. The email might sit in their inbox for weeks before they open it, only to realize then that the event already passed. A text message, however, will cut right through the noise and get your alumni’s attention moments after you send it.

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IMEX America Breaks Attendance Records and Commits to Vegas 

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Skift Take: Despite challenges from Hurricane Milton, which led to some Florida participants leaving early, IMEX America had record attendance.

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How to Budget for Your Intimate Wedding, the Right Way!

EventSource

For couples eager to celebrate their love in an intimate setting, planning a small wedding provides the perfect opportunity to focus on what truly matters—your connection and the joy shared with your closest loved ones. While it may be on a smaller scale, an intimate wedding still requires thoughtful planning, especially when it comes to crafting a budget that aligns with both your vision and financial reality.

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Sneakers Take Center Stage at IMEX

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Skift Take: At this year’s IMEX, sneakers were the footwear of choice – but not just for comfort. Attendees used their sneakers for contests, activations, branding and to show off their personal style.

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Elevate Your Event Experience to the Next Level

In order to create a successful event, you must: Optimize Event Website and Registration Process Utilize Social Media Platforms Effectively Implement Targeted Email Campaigns Harness the Power of Video Content Benefit from a Mobile App Download now and learn how to simplify this process with Eventpedia.

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TV Fans Sink into CBS’s Comfy Blue Sofa Tour

Event Marketer

With summer in the rearview mirror, and a slate of new and returning-favorite shows rolling out during CBS Premiere Week (beginning Oct. 13), the network has been on the road encouraging consumers to cozy up to its programming, and lean into the simple joy of watching fall TV from the comfort of their couch. Enter: The Comfy Blue Sofa Tour. The nationwide trek, activated in partnership with furniture brand Lovesac, has been rolling into fairs, festivals, sporting events and landmarks—and stoppin

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Record-setting IMEX Impacted Business and Lives

Smart Meetings

IMEX America 2024 ended today with a final count of 15,500 attendees (5,500 buyers and 86,000 pre-scheduled meetings) walking through the doors at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. In addition to visiting a world of destinations, hotels and tech suppliers, attendees took in 1,600 education sessions on the show floor and another 1,600 nuggets of wisdom were delivered to those who came in a day early for Meeting Professionals International (MPI)’s Smart Monday.

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Element Unveiled – Industry Launch Party

EventSource

Marking the merger of nine different event rental brands under one unified brand, Element Event Solutions celebrated this major company milestone by hosting an unforgettable evening at the newly re-opened Estates of Sunnybrook. More than just a product showcase, the event brought together leaders from across the industry to help mark the occasion. Needless to say, the event looked spectacular with designs by McNabb Roick Events.

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Smart Travel: MICE Industry’s Positive Impact on Business Travel, Wynn Resorts’ Bigger Better UAE Plans Revealed, Indigenous Tourism Booms and More

Smart Meetings

This week, we explore the impact the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions industry sector has had on global business travel, Wynn Resorts’ expanded plans for the UAE’s first casino, the benefits and economic power of Indigenous tourism, new European itineraries by Variety Cruises—and a last-minute chance to score some steep discounts on flights to Dublin, London and Paris.

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Architects of Connection

PCMA Convene

Research shows that today’s event participants want more than just serendipitous connections at events. (Illustration by Line Hachem) The stories we link to below make up Convene’s Sept.-Oct. cover and CMP Series. Find the print experience in our digital edition. We used to extoll the virtue of conferences and conventions as being places where serendipitous connections happen.

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Unlock the Secrets of Event Marketing Masters

The greats learn from the greats. Set yourself and your team up for success with tried and tested strategies and insights from event marketing geniuses at Vanta, Partnership Leaders, Quantum Metric, Rocketlane, and Explori.

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Survey: Assessing Top Factors in Risk Mitigation in Today’s Events

Smart Meetings

Risk mitigation and crisis management have always been pressing topics in meeting planning, but as our world evolves, the types of risks planners prepare for evolve in turn. In partnership with Destinations International, Smart Meetings is asking you to share your perspective on the top factors you consider in your risk mitigation and crisis management plans today.

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The Stage Bus at ESL 2024

Event Industry News

Revolutionising Stage Hire with Solar Power! Stand J38 The Stage Bus team are excited to be exhibiting again at Event Sustainability Live this year – bringing with them a wealth of knowledge about how to make your outdoor events more eco- friendly and spreading the word about their innovative solar-powered mobile stages.

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Welcome to Skiddle: FutureShock Wrestling

Skiddle

We’re always thrilled to spotlight some of the incredible partners who trust us with their ticketing needs, and today we’re excited to celebrate Manchester’s very own FutureShock Wrestling. The post Welcome to Skiddle: FutureShock Wrestling appeared first on Skiddle Promotion Centre.

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Beyond the Old Boys’ Club: How Women Are Networking Their Way

PCMA Convene

The Female Quotient’s Equality Lounges, like the one shown here at CES, are designed to be spaces where women can form connections and friendships within their industries, and also take in specialized programming. (Consumer Technology Association) Women need a different kind of networking structure than men, according to J. Kelly Hoey, a networking expert and author of Build Your Dream Network: Forging Powerful Relationships in a Hyper-Connected World.

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How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video

In this best practices guide, you’ll learn how to tap into the cost-efficiencies of advocacy and word-of-mouth marketing with video. Examples include speakers providing a preview of their upcoming sessions, exhibitors creating “please stop by” invitations and attendees creating “looking forward to seeing you” introduction videos. Learn about best practices and programs created by leading companies and associations including ASIS, AUVSI, SuperZoo, National Restaurant Association, World of Concret

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LIVE Awards entry set to close on 11th October

Skiddle

The 2024 LIVE Awards entry will close on 11th October. Held at London’s iconic Troxy venue on 11th December, the LIVE Awards showcases the organisations, teams and staff who make up our industry. We’re delighted to be sponsoring the awards this year. There are a range of prizes up for grabs in categories such as The LIVE Green Awards, The LIVE Workforce Awards, Venue of the Year and more.

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Industry News for October 11, 2024

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Survey: Assessing Top Factors in Risk Mitigation in Today’s Events

Smart Meetings

Risk mitigation and crisis management have always been pressing topics in meeting planning, but as our world evolves, the types of risks planners prepare for evolve in turn. In partnership with Destinations International, Smart Meetings is asking you to share your perspective on the top factors you consider in your risk mitigation and crisis management plans today.

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Guy Horner, CEO of TBA Group, named one of the UK’s Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2024

Event Industry News

As seen in The Times this morning, Guy Horner, CEO of TBA Group has been recognised as one of The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2024. Created by trusted investment partner LDC – part of Lloyds Banking Group, The Top 50 celebrates entrepreneurs demonstrating remarkable ambition.

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B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know

Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.