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Words will never hurt me

Conferences that Work

Growing up, just about every child experiences name-calling. I certainly did. Sometimes I’d tell my mum, and she’d repeat the childhood rhyme: “ Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. ” Oh, if only that were that true! In his memoir, English actor and writer, Stephen Fry , expresses an extreme version of what many have experienced: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will always hurt me.

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Reframing the Concept of Self-Care (for the Busy MeetingProf)

Smart Meetings

The phrase “ self-care ” floats around in a realm of terms like “ wellness ” and “mindfulness”­—terms we most often see in the marketing of supplements and beauty products. However, most buzz words don’t get an international day of recognition from the World Health Organization, which is suggestive of the deep effects that true self-care can have on daily life.

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Post-COVID Storytelling: How Marketers are Activating Their Brand’s Stories in the Year Ahead

Event Marketer

Storytelling has always been the beating heart of experiential marketing. The most memorable events immerse attendees into a story, make them part of the story and send attendees home feeling like they have a better understanding of the story the brand is trying to tell. “Storytelling has always been a main component of any great event,” says Cameron Mercer, head of event marketing, EMEA, APAC and Workplace at Facebook.

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Events Can Thrive in the NOW Normal – Knowing How Puts the Power in Your Hands

MeetingsNet

How we can keep our events healthy and thriving in this and every other new normal we’ll face. Sponsored by Eurofins. Even a scientific testing company integral to the global fight against Covid-19 has experienced the uncertainty of in-person events in the Now Normal. In April 2021, ninety-four Eurofins colleagues gathered at a beautiful Orlando resort, where our events team implemented extensive safety precautions: PCR test (upon entry).

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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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Here Come the Newbies: Preparing for the Event Pro Blitz

Special Events

New-to-market vendors might seem young and fresh with an eye for great social media and web design, but when you are evaluated against these newbies (because you will be!), make sure your story comes through and the substance of your experience is crystal clear.

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New and Renovated Hotels Star New Eateries

Smart Meetings

The Lodge at Sonoma , Autograph Collection, California. The Marriott hotel saw a property-wide renovation crafted in the centered, wild spirit of Sonoma. Updates to its 182 guest rooms include fresh artwork, site-wide decor inspired by the location’s indigenous heritage and outdoor soaking tubs and fireplaces in the property’s Cottage rooms. The resort’s eateries leave nothing to be desired: brand new Benicia’s Kitchen will serve up truly farm fresh fare, while Wit & Wisdom showcases regiona

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How We Generate More Sport Stadium Ticketing Revenue For Our Clients

Python Events

COVID-19 has had a huge impact on industries around the world, and sport is no different. With professional sports leagues suspended for months on end, stadium capacities reduced, sports clubs on pause, and even the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games postponed for a year at a cost of $4 billion , the impact on sport around the world is huge. With professional cricket losses at more than £100 million and English Football League teams short more than £200 million by the end of 2020 alone, the full financial

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How an Australian Space Conference Beat the Time Zone Challenge

Smart Meetings

It’s late January in 2021. Covid-19 continues to disrupt meetings and travel. There is a New York blackout. A NASA scientist hunkered down in his dark garage—the only place he can get cell phone reception—gives his keynote presentation to over 2,000 attendees at the world’s largest space science conference being held virtually from Sydney, Australia.

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Hubilo’s Events Reimagined delivers a Netflix event experience and presents the next generation of virtual and hybrid events

The MICE

On 14th July, Hubilo hosted their first virtual event and presented the next generation of virtual and hybrid events. In the past 18 months, we’ve seen a rapid evolution of virtual events regarding event technology platforms and online experiences. Hubilo’s Events Reimagined has lifted the bar and demonstrated the advancements made in recent months and what the future holds. .

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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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Event Engagement: 4 Creative Ways to Engage Attendees

Event Smart

From massive corporate conferences to small-scale nonprofit 5Ks, memorable events all have one thing in common — they actively engage their attendees. For many event planners, creating an atmosphere that piques the audience’s interest is a major priority that they center their entire event around. They’re constantly looking for the latest trends to leverage in […].

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Call for Speakers 2022 is now open!

Special Events

The deadline for speaker/session submissions is September 30, 2021 at 11:59 pm CST.

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Including Payments or Deposits Due on Event Prints

Caterease

The post Including Payments or Deposits Due on Event Prints appeared first on Caterease.

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DRPG regroups in person for their hybrid summer conference and welcomes 68 new team members

Event Industry News

On Thursday 22 nd July, over 300 team members across the six brands within global creative communications group DRPG came together in-person, for their annual company-wide summer conference. Held at its studio complex in Worcestershire, all 380 colleagues celebrated alongside those who joined virtually from across the UK, Germany and North America. Over 80 team members had been employed during the pandemic, many of which had not even been to the studios or met their colleagues in person.

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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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Thank You Miami!

Special Events

Call for Speakers 2022 is now open!

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how to organise a corporate virtual event in the remote environment

SevenEvents

virtual events not only help planners expand their audience and promote inclusivity, but they can be an effective way to increase revenue and track key data about your audience. therefore, with an abundance of positives coming out of this new way of ‘eventing’, it is essential you know how to organise a corporate virtual event in a remote environment. when researching and managing your virtual event, there are many things to think about and consider, including where to host your event and should

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Pixl Evolution welcomes industry veterans Jo Beirne and Chris “Beef” Johnson to new Touring division

Event Industry News

Pixl Evolution is delighted to welcome Jo Beirne and Chris “Beef” Johnson to its new Pixl Touring division. Jo joins the team as business development manager, and Chris will be stepping into his new Pixl role as project manager. Jo joins the Pixl team with more than 23 years of experience in the music industry. She started working at Virgin Records in 1997 and then went to work with BAMN management, where she was introduced to live touring.

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how to organise a corporate virtual event in the remote environment

SevenEvents

virtual events not only help planners expand their audience and promote inclusivity, but they can be an effective way to increase revenue and track key data about your audience. therefore, with an abundance of positives coming out of this new way of ‘eventing’, it is essential you know how to organise a corporate virtual event in a remote environment. when researching and managing your virtual event, there are many things to think about and consider, including where to host your event and should

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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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IET Venues launch speaker wellness guide as part of 360-degree approach to wellbeing

Prestige Events Magazine

IET Venues have shared a new guide that highlights key considerations for addressing the wellbeing of public speakers, stipulating the differences between virtual, hybrid and in-person events. Speakers play an integral role in the success of an event. Engaging the audience with an interesting topic and captivating delivery will keep delegates coming back time and time again, and a successful speaker programme can be the make or break of an entire event.

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ATEN Launches Next Generation of AV Control Boxes

Exhibitor Magazine

IRVINE, CA  ATEN Technology, Inc., the technology leader and global manufacturer of KVM and AV/IT connectivity and management solutions, today annou.

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Outdoor Event Using Allseated

All Seated

Melisa Imberman of The Event Of A Lifetime recently planned an outdoor event using Allseated to design the floorplan layouts and has shared the details with us below. This Bat Mitzvah was originally planned to take place in New York City in May. Due to COVID restrictions, the family decided to have a zoom service in May and postpone the party. As things started to open up and restrictions were slowly lifted, the family decided to plan an outdoor Bat Mitzvah party.

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Mactac and LexJet Announce New Distribution Partnership

Exhibitor Magazine

Sarasota, Fla.  LexJet, a division of S-One Holdings Corporation, is proud to announce a new sales and distribution partnership with Mactac to provid.

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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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Headline: Last chance to take part in our survey

IEM

Our survey will close on 31st July – don’t delay, have your say and complete it today here.

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Total Economic Impact Study Reveals 181% ROI and Payback Period of Less than Six Months for Livestorm Video Engagement Platform

Exhibitor Magazine

Boston, Mass.  Livestorm, which offers the first Video Engagement Platform (VEP), announced today the results of a new independent study on the pote.

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Why You Need an Integrated Mobile Event App for Your Next Event

Hubb

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UFI Global Barometer Delivers Updates on COVID-19 impact and 2021 Perspectives for the Exhibition Industry

Exhibitor Magazine

Paris  UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has released the latest edition of its flagship Global Barometer research, which take.

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Download 7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement

Download "7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement" eBook and write winning event emails right away! Relying on decades of social science research and cutting edge behavioral data, SpotMe shows you their science-based methods for creating wildly successful event-marketing email campaigns for almost any situation. SpotMe is the event management platform for B2B marketers.

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Pros and Cons: Should You Have a Themed Wedding

EventSource

Wedding themes aren’t necessary, but they can definitely set your wedding apart from the rest. There’s a lot to consider before pulling off a themed wedding, so here are some questions to consider and a list of pros and cons to help guide you toward taking your first step into planning. If you’re considering having a wedding theme, first ask yourself: 1.

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Book your summer outings with the Events dApp!

Event Industry News

The post-pandemic summer is finally here, it’s time to go back to enjoying life while keeping safe. Luckily for us, PhoenixDAO has launched its Events dApp that will streamline the event creation and management process and make the lives of event managers and attendees much simpler. . PhoenixDAO is an innovative blockchain-powered marketplace that takes a three-pronged approach to promote crypto adoption and strengthen the existing industries.

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Eventcombo – the Amazon of ‘phygital’ events, lets you own your event data and event real estate

Event Industry News

Eventcombo is a robust and comprehensive event management tool that runs based on an unlimited model, offering unlimited attendees, hosts, features, integrations, as well as support, and training. It provides an all-in-one suite of software solutions for event marketing, registration, and event marketplace (Uber, Lyft, ParkWhiz, Hotels), which gives direct access to an event’s entire ecosystem in one transaction while allowing organizations to increase monetization.

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