Wed.May 22, 2019

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Leveraging Team Learning at Conferences

Velvet Chainsaw

Traditionally teams from organizations attend a conference with a divide-and-conquer game plan, as they split up and attend as many different sessions as they can. The challenge with that strategy is that it’s very unlikely any real change will occur when the one team member who experienced the learning returns to work. Will they share what they’ve learned from a session?

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14 Unique Fall Wedding Reception Ideas

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Has San Francisco just banned the use of facial recognition at events?

Event Industry News

San Francisco has become the first US city to prohibit the use of facial recognition from local authorities such as law enforcement and transport police. Legislators voted 8-1 in favour of the ban and if the law passes another vote, which it is expected to do, it will be put into effect in June this year. Supporters of the new law stated that this type of technology infringes on people’s right to privacy.

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How To Use Retargeting Ads to Sell More Concert Tickets

Eventbrite UK

Are ads following you? When you browse for a product, service, or event on your laptop or smartphone, do you then see ads for it wherever you go online? That’s called retargeting, and if you’re not using it in your marketing, you’re missing out on a lot of ticket sales. Retargeting is a way to […]. The post How To Use Retargeting Ads to Sell More Concert Tickets appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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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The Golden Rules of Event Volunteer Retention

ePly

If your event relies on the help of volunteers, then you know how difficult recruiting them can be. A person’s time is valuable - and asking them to spend a chunk of it with you doing work, for no pay? Well, that’s tough. The good news is, most people are happy to volunteer their time for a cause or organization that matters to them. But getting them to return for your next event (so you can spend less time recruiting) depends on their experience the first time around: how well they’re treated b

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Top Bachelorette Party Wine Tours Near the GTA

EveryEventGuide

Wine tours are the most popular activity for bachelorette party weekends. You and your girlfriends get to wear your best brunch outfits and check out the vineyards. Refine your palate by tasting different wines and learning about the wine-making process. Wine tours are informative, fun, and special. Here are some of the best wine tours […]. The post Top Bachelorette Party Wine Tours Near the GTA appeared first on Everyeventguide.

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etc.venues expands in New York and London simultaneously

Event Industry News

Award-winning urban day events and conferences venue specialist, etc.venues, have announced details of its international expansion into New York. The news has come in the same week as the company launched its 17 th UK venue: ‘ the training and meeting space of the future’ in London’s Chancery Lane. . The first of several venues to open in New York will be at 360 Madison Avenue in Midtown.

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15 Scenic Design Trends that Will Amaze Your Guests

eventplanner

The event stage is where all the action happens. Important industry experts and thought leaders are coming together to share their knowledge with the audience.

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Guest blog: Public engagement with speaking and art

Event Industry News

By Vidura Fonseka, dancer, engineer and speaker. Two years ago, I left my job at Rolls-Royce to start a new journey as a public speaker. I have some important ideas I want to share with the world. I’m also street-dancer and have performed in front of large audiences all around the UK. However, despite my performing background, I had a lot to learn about public engagement.

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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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Top Tips for Converting PowerPoint to PDF

Glisser

Converting your PowerPoint (PPT) presentation to PDF is becoming an ever more common practice within the event tech industry. This is because live slide sharing via event tech solutions such as Glisser allow for the uploading of both PPT and PDF files.

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Event Tech Tribe appoints new leader to spur further growth

Event Industry News

The Event Tech Tribe, the international federation of best-in-craft event tech companies, has announced the appointment of Carsten Pleiser as its new CEO. He took over the role from Marie-Claire Andrews who led the Tribe since its official launch in 2016 and who will step into the newly formed Board as President. Carsten has brought more than 10 years’ experience in the European event technology and software-as-a-service (SaaS) spaces to the role, having previously worked with brands like Aventr

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Why Experiential Team-Building Events are Having a Moment

Eagle's Flight Corporate Events

Whether the goal of your corporate event is to break the ice in a group, build camaraderie among teammates, or help the individuals in a team learn more about each other, team building activities are most effective using a hands-on and interactive approach. For many corporate events, this means branching out from old favorites like mini golf tournaments and scavenger hunts, and seeking out alternatives that directly apply to your attendees.

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Oliver Morgan joins creative agency TEN6 Creative as Client Services Director.

Event Industry News

TEN6 Creative are once again expanding their London team with the appointment of Oliver Morgan in the new role of Client Services Director. Morgan joins from Gold Key Media after a hugely successful ten years as Business Development Director and previously Event Sales Director. TEN6 CEO Matt Culverhouse said of the appointment, “Olly is a results-orientated and dynamic leader, and we’re so excited to bring him on board amid this time of expansion for the company.

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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.

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Action-Packed Group Activities Add Adventure to Any Convention

Cvent: Event Marketing

Meeting attendees are craving adventure and fun, whether indoors or in the great outdoors, as well as the chance to tackle a challenge shoulder-to-shoulder with colleagues and new friends. Convention attendees are expecting something different these days, looking for experiences that are unique to an area and that can’t be replicated online. Here are some great options in Oklahoma City.

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The Unpopular Opinion Part 5: consultancy services

Event Industry News

Our latest Unpopular Opinion piece looks at the subject of consultancy services and why companies think it is acceptable to ask for advice without paying for it. Can I pick your brain? What are your thoughts on this? Questions like this are asked of me nearly every day. As a consultant, I sell my knowledge and expertise globally. Whenever I respond to these kinds of question saying, “let’s book a call on my Clarity number” (a charge by the minute advice line) or “let’s make a consultancy appoint

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Acquisition de Vendini par le chef de file AudienceView

Vendini

Une union qui renforce le premier portefeuille de logiciels et de solutions pour l’industrie du spectacle et de l’événementiel TORONTO, Ontario – 22 mai 2019 – AudienceView , un chef de file mondial en matière de logiciels de billetterie dans les secteurs du spectacle et de l’événementiel, a fait l’acquisition de Vendini , un joueur majeur dans le domaine des solutions de billetterie tout-en-un.

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 11 Essentials to Differentiate Your Hotel Marketing from the Competition

All Seated

With new hotels constantly opening, plus the growth of websites like Airbnb, VRBO, and HomeAway, it’s incredibly challenging for hotels – especially boutique hotels – to stand out in their marketing against the competition. It’s no longer enough to be listed on travel sites. Hotels need to be creative with their marketing to stand out. So what can a hotel marketer do to make sure people find your hotel, and get so excited they can’t wait to book?

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!

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Cayman Cookout at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman Hosted by Eric Ripert

Cvent: Event Marketing

The Cayman Cookout event at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman is a wonderful opportunity to book an incentive trip for small groups. Meeting planners who are interested in participating in this unforgettable celebration of food and wine may do so by booking the “Cayman Cookout” exclusive incentive package, starting at $1,536 per night for two guests, with a four-night minimum stay required.

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7 Key Steps to Successful Event Sponsorship

Eventsforce

Sponsors can make a big difference to your event. They may even be the reason you host an event in the first place. Yet securing and managing sponsorships is one of the biggest challenges organisers have to face. What kind of sponsors make sense for your event? What kind of packages can you offer? How many sponsors do you need and how will you manage expectations?

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12 Imaginative Events from Atlassian

Bizzabo

Ready to host more engaging and creative conferences? Take a look at this list of 12 imaginative events from Atlassian to learn how! Atlassian, founded in 2002 by college friends Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar, is an Australian software company. What started as a small, two man enterprise has since blossomed into a large organization that employs over 3,000 people, has offices in 7 different countries, and serves over 125,000 happy customers.

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Ticketbud Tidbits Ep 20 – SHOW NOTES… Managing a Specialized Food Festival

TicketBud

With Scott Shepard from SDG Events (Wing-A-Rama) Overview In this episode we chat to Scott Shepard from SDG Events, who talks about coordinating the multi-city food festival Wing-A-Rama. Scott discusses the importance of ensuring the event offers value to his three key stakeholder groups; restaurant vendors, sponsors and event attendees. He also shares his experience growing from a single city to multi-city event, and the challenges of expanding into new markets.

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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting Hybrid Events For Your Association

For associations, the hybrid model is the future of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. Hybrid events provide increased reach and scalability, improved engagement with association members, and insights from real-time analytics, making them an absolute necessity. This ready-to-use playbook presents a framework for event organizers embarking on the hybrid events journey.

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Insights and Tips from the King of AV?-?Q&A with Will Curran

Hubilo Blog

Event Industry has witnessed digital developments not just with the inception of event technology but the equipment like AV which is required in the venue to make the event better. We got a chance to interview one of the profound people in the event industry, Will Curran?—?found & Chief Event Einstein of Endless Events, a nationwide AV production company.

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How CHG Healthcare Uses Event Technology to Put People First

Cvent: Event Marketing

As one of the largest healthcare staffing providers in the U.S., CHG Healthcare works to put people first. Manager of Corporate Events Annie Gingrich needed to find a technology solution without sacrificing culture. “One of the things we battled was choosing technology in lieu of another really engaged employee. That was something that we had to sell to our stakeholders, because CHG feels very strongly about taking care of their people,” she explains.

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Do you need a branded or container event app? Here’s help

Attendify

While the latest surveys showed that the majority of the event industry is not yet using event apps, it also forecasted that almost 60 percent of pros planned to increase their event tech adoption. The reason why is simple: Early adopters are reporting overwhelmingly positive results regarding mobile apps’ ability to boost ROI and enhance attendee engagement.