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FEBRUARY 2, 2018

We’re lonely. And not just a little lonely. We’re experiencing a global epidemic level of loneliness. Last week, the U.K. appointed Tracey Crouch as the Minister of Loneliness after the British parliament released a five year study on loneliness that found more than 9 million people in the country reported they often or always feel lonely. Across the globe, loneliness is fast becoming one of our most serious health epidemics and is a greater predictor of early death than obesity, smoking and exc

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FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Balloons are in, and the options are diverse. Do you have empty space to fill at your venue, boring entrances or décor that’s looking a little flat? If yes, balloons could be on the agenda and as we found in our latest 2018 trends report, they are popular with attendees too, so what’s not to […]. The post 17 Eye Popping Balloon Art and Sculptures by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Oveit

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Technology really changed the event management game. From ticketing, badges, or payments, to the way we gather information from our attendees, everything has changed due to tech. The rise of smartphones offered event planners the chance of adding a new asset: the event app, a powerful tool when it comes to both gathering data and engaging attendees.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Planning on picking up a passport come April? You’ll be springing a bit more for it—the passport execution fee will increase by $10 starting April 2. The @StateDept published a Final Rule on January 31, 2018, that increases the passport execution fee. The passport execution fee will be $35 starting on April 2, 2018. Individuals who apply for a passport renewal by mail will not see a fee increase.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Do you know the saying that at the back of successful social media campaigns is an exhausted marketer? No? Well it might just be me then. But to be honest, with all the work and heart we already pour into our events, adding social media to the mix can be a bit too much. It demands you be always on and always creating, which can burn you out. Fear not, there is a solution!

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

?. Since producing video is now so accessible and affordable, many companies may feel tempted to dive into vidoe production without a strategy or purpose — an urge organizations should resist, according to Amy Guth, talk-radio host for WGN Radio, president of Association for Women Journalists Chicago, and executive director of production company Strangewaze.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

The UK’s biggest festival volunteers company, Festaff, have opened applications for this year’s best summer events. Volunteers can sign up for positions at the UK’s biggest festivals now via www.festaff.co.uk. With over 25 events on their roster - including festival favourites such as Bestival, Camp Bestival, Creamfields, Neighbourhood Weekend, Rewind, BST Hyde Park, Love Supreme and many more - music fans have the chance to experience top UK music events on a shoestring budget.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Illustration by Ji Sub Jeong/HuffPost; photos from Getty. It’s February, which means Black History Month has arrived. The month is designated as a way to celebrate the triumphs of black Americans throughout history. There are plenty of events, parades and celebrations to attend, but many event planners will be away from home and on the road. Still, that doesn’t mean you can’t join the fun—events are taking place all over the country.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

The Event Industry News podcast returns for 2018, and in the first episode of the year, it welcomes Samme Allen, MD of Sequoia Partnership. In this episode, host James Dickson talks to Samme about the new online venue diagnostics tool that her company has launched. The tool gives venues the chance to analyse their current event operations, and begin to generate some guidance on how they could improve.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Photo from ALLURE Best of Beauty; photo credit: concierge.com. When publishing giant Conde Nast gets involved, you know something’s big. So what’s currently on the horizon? Event software. This week, 23 Stories, the brand’s event agency, launched their guest management platform, Concierge.com. The product is already seeing a solid client base. Brands such as iHeartMedia, Capital One, Vogue and AMC are on the list.

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Plan Your Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

“Mirror, mirror on the wall, why do some otherwise high-achieving meeting professionals feel that they can miss sleep without penalty? Or, if they acknowledge the penalties, why do they nevertheless proceed?”. When several high achievers were asked this, the response that occurred most frequently went something like this: “By working longer or harder now and perhaps getting less sleep, the potential payoffs can be greater.”.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

As the application of artificial intelligence (AI) advances begin to catch up with the hype, robotics may finally find its way into the meetings world. This is especially true in hotels, where robots are assisting some hotel employees by taking on tasks that could be considered a time-suck. But don’t be alarmed: these robots come in peace. The Face of AI Delivery.

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The Expo Group

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

This month, Dana and Todd take a look at the industry-first ShowOptimizer ™ online tool that helps bridge the budget gap for show organizers trying to innovate. Our interview features The Expo Group's COO and President Randy Pekowski and The Expo Group's CSO Toby Purdy as they discuss the idea behind this exciting new tool. Dana shares more info about her recent sessions at PCMA Convening Leaders and Corey Kelley continues his look at top tech trends for 2018 with his take on AI foundation.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Voting has started for the 2018 Smart Stars Awards. This is your chance to show your gratitude to the brands and companies that host your events. Candidates represent a plethora of categories—including Best City Hotel, Best Hotel Spa and Best Cruise Line—for destinations at the forefront of the hospitality industry. These properties showcase a dedication to hospitality, a zest for hosting meetings and conferences of all shapes and sizes, strong work ethic and the ability to give you everything y

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Electric Group, which turned the fallen Fridge into a burgeoning Electric Brixton, acquired celebrated Bristol dance joint, SWX, from Harewood Group in October. The outstanding production and great sightlines at SWX generate a phenomenal atmosphere and it is recognised as the 1,100 capacity space in Bristol. Committed to bringing more live music into the mix, Electric Group MD Dominic Madden’s independent thinking has found fast favour with local and national promoters.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Voting has started for the 2018 Smart Stars Awards. This is your chance to show your gratitude to the brands and companies that host your events. Candidates represent a plethora of categories—including Best City Hotel, Best Hotel Spa and Best Cruise Line—for destinations at the forefront of the hospitality industry. These properties showcase a dedication to hospitality, a zest for hosting meetings and conferences of all shapes and sizes, strong work ethic and the ability to give you everything y

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

The Oscars are just around the corner, and for most people that means judging who wore it best. But event planners are looking for more than that—they’re on the hunt for Hollywood-inspired places to host their next event (the curse of a constantly-working mind!). Fear not, planners. We are honored to present to you a list of venues in destinations featured in this years’ Oscar-nominated movies.

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