Event Industry News

AUGUST 2, 2022

Music Venue Trust (MVT), the UK charity which represents hundreds of grassroots music venues, has moved to create a more resilient and sustainable service to support the expanding membership of the Music Venues Alliance with the announcement of a number of key staff appointments.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

When building out a corporate events program, several critical factors must be considered to ensure the organization’s long-term success and sustainability. Make sure you have signed contracts in place at least three months out. Pssst, event marketing software can help with this.)

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

Providing extra virtual event space if your physical venue is at capacity. One of the biggest expenses associated with in-person events is the venue. With a hybrid meeting, you can limit in-person attendees to a certain number, and the event organizers can book a smaller venue and host virtual attendees, too.

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ePly

JANUARY 27, 2024

The world of event planning experiences success not just through having a great venue or a top-notch speaker line-up – it’s about getting the word out and drawing a crowd. An event marketing plan is integral for tying this all together into one magical experience. What Exactly is an Event Marketing Plan?

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How to prepare for 2023 contract negotiations Yes, we’re out of the pandemic shutdown, but it’s not back to “business as usual.” From workforce shortages to inflation worries, what should event planners be looking for when it comes to 2023 contracts? On the “high” side: Larger deposits up-front for hotel contracts.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 3, 2023

The report, called ‘Event Power: A Force for Good,’ looks beyond the traditional measures of event impact – economic value, job creation, increased destination profiling – and focuses on the far-reaching benefits that events bring to communities and supply chains, as well as on matters such as sustainability and future-building.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2023

The Resort already has contracted bookings for more than 50 per cent of its 2023 budget, and that is greater than it achieved in the whole of 2018. Extensive refurbishment of our venues before and especially during the pandemic has paid off.” Bookings and prospects for 2024 and 2025 are also very strong. www.wybostonlakes.co.uk

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The Planner's Lounge

JANUARY 31, 2024

In addition to having a broad knowledge of the industry, you will want to understand the local market you will be serving and what potential clients are looking for in a wedding planner. The best way to learn about your local market is to chat with other wedding professionals. Market Research Understanding your local market is crucial.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

You are also aware that events, when executed successfully, are an essential part of your marketing mix. Partner/vendor relationships – From event venues and caterers to photographers, tent companies, and city permit offices, the art of planning involves coordinating with many different vendors and industry contacts.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 28, 2022

Levy UK + Ireland, the market leading sports and hospitality caterer, has taken a 50% stake in multi-award winning bars and event solutions business, Peppermint. They founded the business in 2003 with an ambition to shake up the events market and bring fresh event concepts into this space.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 13, 2023

It has topped of the list of challenges identified by planners in Convene ’s Annual Meetings Market Survey for years, including in the 2017 and 2020 surveys, conducted in 2016 and 2019, respectively, and in our most recent survey (to be published in a special Convene November Forecast issue).

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ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

As you proceed through your event planning checklist, you will… Set a Budget It may be difficult or even impossible to finalize a firm budget before undertaking key event planning considerations such as venue selection and program creation. First and foremost, this means choosing a suitable event venue.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Establishing the conference fee, contracting with the venue and locking the dates will require some effort. Use organic and paid digital marketing tactics. For example, consider using a third-party A/V rental provider for your conference as compared to the venue’s more costly in-house service. Optimize each for SEO.

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FoodStorm

JULY 28, 2019

Try these essential tips for marketing your business and watch as the customers come running in. Integrating eCommerce gives your customers a better service experience, which is a compelling marketing strategy in itself. Unlock the potential for digital marketing. Do you specialise in gourmet cuisine or more mass market?

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Nunify

MAY 31, 2023

Bing AI: Pioneering Intelligent Event Marketing Finally, Bing AI, is a powerful AI platform developed by Microsoft. By utilizing advanced machine learning algorithms, Bing AI can predict attendee preferences, behaviors, and needs, enabling you to craft highly targeted marketing strategies.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Market and business recovery, the rise of virtual and hybrid events, and the importance of mental health and sustainability were amongst other topics that the HBAA leadership have highlighted in their views. Market recovery. Sustainability opportunities. The HBAA team expect recovery will begin in Q2/Q3/Q4 next year.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Destinations International Large Market Roundtable outlined initiatives to establish Destination Booking Agreement Guidelines to create certainty for all parties. Caesars and Meet AC announced sustainability highlights from its newly released 2021 CSR Report —in a Leed-certified Augustus Tower villa suite—and the news (and views) are great.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Things like target audience, messaging, venue selection, and budget are all part of the planning process. Logistics management: From booking the venue to arranging travel and accommodation for attendees and speakers, experienced pharma event planners handle all the logistical details. This minimizes risk to your organization and brand.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2024

Event tech native Nick Borelli: AI will remove the drag stuff so you can produce A+ events Nick Borelli, director of marketing for the ethical facial analytics company Zenus Inc., They can source a venue, create a workable agenda, create marketing materials, all the things required. has good news for meeting professionals.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

“You’d leave voicemails and hope they’d call you back, then end up with 10 phone calls between the RFP and the contract. A SUSTAINABLE MODEL. On average, there are 20-30 venues for each city, plus the nation’s first directory of restaurants with private dining rooms.

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All Seated

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Streamlining Guest Management Venue Selection And Management Budget Management Marketing And Promotion Event Day Coordination Post-Event Analysis Personalization And Customization 3. Marketing and Promotion Effective marketing and promotion are essential for the success of any event. IN THIS ARTICLE: 1.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

While people love spending their time in such places, the organizers do not really place sustainability as the anchor of organizing such events. The concept of sustainability has been around for a long time but now it has become the need of the hour so that each one of us can do our bit in making an impact on the environment.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Following a rigorous re-tender process of the eight listed audio-visual companies, Light Motif has won the two-year contract to provide services for the new day delegate rate at the iconic riverside London venue. The Navy Board Rooms are replete with original neo-classical features and have three breakout rooms included as standard.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

From firm advice to build flexibility into contracts, particularly when it comes to attrition clauses, to tips for elevating boxed lunches and overcommunicating, these experienced craftspeople were eager to share their instruction manuals. All the hotel blocks were booked, and the event had already moved twice.

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Connect Your Meetings

JANUARY 28, 2019

Jody Solomon-Devins, marketing and client services director at Catalyst Ranch, an independent boutique conference center in Chicago’s West Loop, says meetings are becoming “less buttoned up” and planners are finding ways to make them more inclusive, less hierarchical. We’ve witnessed an evolution in the market research and focus group arena.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2021

DMCs bring knowledge of the off-site venues adhering to protocols and help deliver a clear understanding of the details of local regulations. They will also know which venues and providers are still operating locally, given the significant changes during the last year.”. The letter also sets a time frame for progressing to a contract.

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zkipster

APRIL 14, 2022

Driving effectiveness and sustainability, and with that the profitability, security, and measurability of events, our core features provide the tools for this new normal in events. Now, guests are not limited to those flowing through the entrance to your venue. Contracts suddenly matter more than ever! Prepare for Plans A-Z.”.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 31, 2021

The themes of these sessions will be sustainability, building back better and event technology. Topics presented by a range of experts will include Sustainable Meetings, Journey to Change, Designing Future Events, Embracing New Technologies and What Is An Event Anyway? And How Do You Make Yours Stand Out?

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Eventscase Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The contract renewals we have closed in recent weeks are a testament of our clients’ trust in our team. We will close this series of quarterly events for the English-speaking market on November 23rd at 11 a.m. (UK Our product team is relentless in improving the platform and trying to cover more use cases for our end users.

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The MICE

JUNE 3, 2022

However, I think the bravest industry is the network marketing industry, because they need this incentive platform to conduct sales, to develop relationships, and motivate clients and team members. There is no need to fly out for a two hour meeting anymore due to sustainability considerations. You always need a backup.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Negotiate contracts with various vendors, hotels, caterers, and speakers. Develop invitations and market the event. After understanding the client’s needs, you need to finalize the venue and/or the virtual event platform based on the event theme, the number of attendees, and the budget. Decide the theme. Plan the event.

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Eventscase Blog

JULY 27, 2023

Successful events are the lifeblood of a thriving marketing strategy. Whether you’re an aspiring digital marketer behind a food startup or a B2B supplier based in the aerospace industry, event branding is exactly what you need to stand out among the competition. Marketing an event isn’t a piece of cake.

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InitLive

JANUARY 25, 2021

Step 3) Secure a festival venue. Step 5) Build out your marketing plan for your festival. Offer the most sustainable festival experience possible. Here is a list of common budgetary line items that you should consider as you plan out your budget : The venue or location rental cost. Step 3) Secure a festival venue.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Though it may seem like social media has dominated interactions between event professionals and event marketers, event influencers are tuning into podcasts as an alternative means for sharing event planning tips, tricks, and best practices. Think of them as on-demand talk radio shows. The Best Event Planning Podcasts. EventIcons.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when the venue you’ve booked becomes unavailable? Strategize the marketing and execution. Here’s how to structure your budget considerations: Allocate funds for venue and infrastructure. This aids in visual recall and marketing efforts. We hope you find this event checklist useful and easy-to-use.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 20, 2018

One of the most exciting venues, we feature one of London’s top largest and most versatile event suite, fitted with state of the art equipment, stunning design and one of the best secret to keep budgets in line. At the time the hotel-venue featured London’s largest pillar-free event space. into the banqueting kitchen facilities.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Influencer partnerships are fundamental to Benefit Cosmetics’ marketing strategy, so when the brand transported a group of its “Benebabes” to Hawaii for an influencer event promoting the launch of its Box O’ Powder blushes, it left no stone unturned. Everyone took pictures and everyone posted about it,” says Lee.

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