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FEBRUARY 18, 2019
It’s in your nature to want to ride the momentum of one successful event right into the next one. But hold on – you deserve a break first. How often do you really get to do something relaxing and enjoyable for yourself that has nothing to do with work? Take the time to treat yourself […]. The post 7 Easy and Affordable Ways to Relax After Your Event appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.
Conferences that Work
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
What might leadership for meetings look like? Let’s turn to Harold Jarche for inspiration: “Those doing the work are often the only ones who really understand the context. Leadership is helping build the structure and then protecting the space to do meaningful work. “ —Harold Jarche, work in 2018 Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Leadership for meetings appeared first on Conferences That Work.
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Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
By Scott Cullather, CEO, INVNT. In a world where attention spans are short and consumers are more critical of brands than ever , traditional marketers are increasingly embracing our craft. They recognise the value live events can bring to the table from an engagement and authenticity perspective, and of late, the same can be said for social media influencers.
Eventsforce
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
If you manage events, it’s safe to say you use some form of technology that helps you get the job done – from simple spreadsheets and registration tools to more sophisticated tools like apps and event management software. You may want to invest in something new but the choice is limitless with hundreds of companies offering you different ways to improve efficiency, reduce costs, engage attendees and drive value to your events.
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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.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
More: 7 Smart Moves at Four Seasons, Squaw Creek and More. Heather Roose Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort in Curacao, Dutch Caribbean welcomed Roose as North American group sales manager. Prior to her new position, Roose served in sales positions at various Marriot properties, such as Autograph’s Collection Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina in the British Virgin Islands and more recently, Palm Beach Marriot Singer Island Resort & Spa in Singer Island, Florida.
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PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
BestCities Global Alliance’s “Universal Accessibility in Meetings” report provides easy-to-implement recommendations to make business events more inclusive. BestCities Global Alliance, a global network of 12 convention bureaus and destinations, recently published the “Universal Accessibility in Meetings” report, with the goal of promoting awareness among planners and suppliers on the need to remove barriers for delegates with disabilities.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
Your event technology integration challenges are finally solved by Blendr.io, an open SaaS EventTech integration platform. Modern day event organisers utilise many different applications. Registration platforms, emailing tools, badging platforms, CRM, mobile apps and other EventTech and MarTech cloud apps have all become key tools within their kit. However, in many cases, event cloud tools are not able to seamlessly communicate with each other and as a result, they turn into data silos.
Plan Your Meetings
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
In a whole host of different careers and lines of work, time management is important. In meeting and event planning industries it is absolutely paramount, with many people looking to you as their guiding light in how to pace the whole approach to the event. However, we live in an extremely busy age, with instant communication, constant distractions and an overbearing sense that if you aren’t moving at break-neck speeds then you aren’t succeeding.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
Jameson, the world’s favourite and fastest growing Irish whiskey, has appointed brand experience agency, Jack Morton, as its global experiential agency of record. . The appointment was made following a competitive pitch process and is effective immediately. This is a new working partnership for the Pernod Ricard-owned brand, which has not previously had a global experiential AOR.
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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
Caterease
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
Color-Coding Detail Grids Caterease Version: 18 Category: Miscellaneous Date: 02/18/2019. The post Color-Coding Detail Grids appeared first on Caterease.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
Following its 25th Anniversary celebrations, Unique Venues of London has revealed its industry insights for 2019 from a survey of its over 80 prestigious member venues. Utilising insight from its diverse collection of members, UVL has compiled an extensive report of 2018 and the current landscape of the capital’s events industry. The survey covered a range of topics in the venues sector including business outlook, sales and marketing strategies, event management techniques, enquiries data and te
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
The annual Convene Salary Surveys asks many questions about industry pay practices, including about salary transparency. Many years ago, a work friend of mine asked me what I earned. We swapped our annual salary info — in confidence, or so I thought. She was angry to learn that, despite the fact that we had similar titles, she made less than me. There were a number of reasons for that, but she went to our boss anyway, demanding a raise by using my salary as justification.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
Discover hidden and enchanting venues in vibrant east London by visiting QMUL at Confex 2019. With the spotlight in London moving east and with locations across the City, Whitechapel and Mile End – QMUL is in prime position to allow you to experience it’s uniquely unusual historic and contemporary space. The iconic Octagon , a former library with triple height book lined shelves, a domed ceiling and busts of famous literati looking down is the ideal space; hidden and providing ambience and chara
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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.
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
Don Tapscott, executive chairman of the Toronto-based Blockchain Research Institute, says the Blockchain Revolution Global conference will bring many experts together. (Courtesy Don Tapscott). Blockchain Revolution Global (BRG), which takes place 24-25 April, is the first congress of its kind for blockchain’s leadership community. Setting itself apart from other blockchain events — which focus primarily on cryptocurrency — BRG will take on a new angle to attract attendees: leading a discussion o
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
More: 7 Smart Moves at Four Seasons, Squaw Creek and More. Heather Roose Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort in Curacao, Dutch Caribbean welcomed Roose as North American group sales manager. Prior to her new position, Roose served in sales positions at various Marriot properties, such as Autograph’s Collection Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina in the British Virgin Islands and more recently, Palm Beach Marriot Singer Island Resort & Spa in Singer Island, Florida.
Unique Venues
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
As the second of the original colonies established at the dawn of the United States, the state of Massachusetts has a long and storied history linked to the very foundation of this country. It was at Plymouth Harbor that the Mayflower docked in 1620, and Massachusetts’ own John Hancock was the first to sign the U.S. Declaration of Independence.
Event Leadership Institute
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
The importance of professional development or lifelong learning, no matter how it is labeled, is often put on the back burner. As our workloads overwhelm us, the need to be in the office to secure new business is top priority or the budget for attending conferences is clawed back, we turn a blind eye to an inherent need to grow. As industry professionals and leaders in an industry that never stops evolving and setting new benchmarks and best practices, learning opportunities should be seen as mi
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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!
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
The Austria Center Vienna (pictured) hosted part of the 20th anniversary edition of the Associations Conference Forum’s congress in January 2019. (Austria Center Vienna photo). The Associations Conference Forum (AC Forum), which provides a platform for peer-to-peer exchange on all things association-related, recently set up partnerships with the Leading Centres of Europe and the Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau to create collaborative learning experiences for its members.
Cvent: Event Marketing
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
Bermuda offers 75 miles of dramatic coastline — a perfect backdrop for productivity, entertainment, and relaxation. Here are 10 reasons to experience the island’s renewed energy and excitement at Fairmont Southampton , its largest beach, spa, and golf resort. 1. Location and Time Zone. Fairmont Southampton is an exotic island resort with a European feel, but it’s just under two hours’ flight time from most U.S.
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
dallasnews.com. The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas Hotel — which itself has 20,000 sq. ft. of meeting space — is 78 steps from the entrance to the Irving Convention Center. ( The Dallas Morning News ). Read More.
Lumi Global
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
The AGM season is almost here and listed companies all over the world are gearing up for their annual shareholder meetings. The AGM is a big moment for companies – one of the main opportunities to communicate with shareholders and tell them how the business is performing – so it’s important to get it right. Here are some of the key issues to consider when planning your event.
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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.
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
mci-group.com. Once primarily used for security purposes, facial recognition has found its way into events, whether it be in attendee management or facial mapping for behavior. ( MCI ). Read More.
Endless Events
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
Welcome to another episode of Event Tech Podcast. Our hosts Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting & Will Curran of Endless Events will be talking about their favorite tech from CES 2019. If you aren’t familiar CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is the largest annual show that provides a launching pad for the latest in consumer technology. Will and Brandt will guide you through the 2019 show, what tech they thought stood out and how that technology can be applied to events.
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
travelpulse.com. A new report delves into where travelers are coming from, what their motives are for making the journey to the U.S., and what parts of the country they are exploring. ( TravelPulse ). Read More.
Social Tables
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
If you need to create a seating chart for a wedding, don’t panic! By reading this guide you’re already one step closer to wedding reception bliss. Here we’ve answered your most pressing seating chart questions and broken down the process into small, easy-to-follow steps. You’ll also find instructions for creating a digital seating chart that will make the whole process smoother and more enjoyable.
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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.
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
skift.com. Choice Hotels is investing in technology — and its brands — as it competes with other hotel providers. ( Skift ). Read More.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
The emergence of e-scooters on street corners all over the country makes it easy for attendees to explore many cities with the tap of a smartphone linked to an active bank card. Visitors can grab any unattended scooter off the street and go for as little as a couple of bucks an hour. But behind the scenes, the colorful battle for market share has been intense and may affect what you will have access to in the future.
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
inc.com. It sounds backwards, but slowing down is actually a faster way to succeed. ( Inc. ). Read More.
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