Wed.Sep 19, 2018

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How to Measure Event ROI

GEVME

There is nothing that gladdens an event planner’s heart more than receiving positive feedback. Events are value builders that make the experiences of attendees the key indicator of success. But let’s be realistic here: positive feedback alone doesn’t pay the bills. Without a solid budget, there’s not much of a chance of building a successful experience.

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How to Help People to Make an Impact at Networking Events [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Eventtia

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Security Tips For Your Event You Wish You Knew Sooner

ePly

Dealing with security is one aspect of event planning that everyone MUST be doing. But between us: do you think you’re doing enough? Ultimately, you are responsible for your attendees experience and that means safety too. If you’re unsure on where to start taking charge, that’s okay! Check out these seven security tips that you should consider implementing for your next event.

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10 Tips for Successful Event Planning

Hubilo Blog

There is a funny the Duck Face Rule. It means that you stay calm outwardly. The fact of the matter is that you actively row with your paws under the water in order to stay afloat but not a single soul should know about it. Event planning is a challenging task but there are 10 key moments to draw attention to so everything went well. 1. Define the format and aim.

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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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Emmys 2018: 28 Splashy Decor Ideas From the Week's Biggest Parties

BizBash

The 70th annual Primetime Emmy Awards took over the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles earlier this week, shifting to a.

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Why a Clothing Brand and Travel Site Joined Forces for Fashion Week

BizBash

For Alice & Olivia’s Spring 2019 presentation, designer Stacey Bendet took attendees on a trip around the world—without leaving New.

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25 best Social Media conferences in 2019

Eventory

It’s a commonly known fact that global conferences have numerous advantages. Attending a big industry event not only offers you a wide range of inspiration and knowledge but it’s also a great opportunity to network. Conferences can equip attendees in new skills, business contacts and increase their awareness of new industry trends. However, with the multitude of events that take place every year around the world, it’s hard to decide which one will fit your needs.

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TIFF 2018: 24 Highlights From Premiere Parties and Festival Sponsors

BizBash

As the biggest film festival in North America, the Toronto International Film Festival continues to be a star-studded affair, drawing.

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Podcast Special: Melissa Noakes talks Event Wellbeing week 2018

Event Industry News

Download this episode (right click and save). Starting from Monday 17 th September, the Event Industry News podcast will publish a special episode each day to coincide with Event Wellbeing Week 2018. The five-part series began with Helen Moon, founder of Event Well. Today’s guest is Melissa Noakes. Melissa has worked in the events industry for over 15 years, with significant experience in both the agency and client side of the sector.

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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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Emmys 2018: 28 Splashy Decor Ideas From the Week's Biggest Parties

BizBash

See how HBO, Fox, Hulu, the Television Academy, Netflix, and more celebrated the Primetime Emmy Awards' 70th anniversary.

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Creating an Inclusive Tech Scene | 5 Questions with Kim Crayton

Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

Kim Crayton is a personal inspiration of mine. She enables businesses to strategise towards growth by embracing inclusion in a meaningful manner that avoids pandering or buzzwords. Instead, she #causesascene , but more on that later. Kim defines herself as the CEO (that is, Chief Encouragement Officer) for the marginalised in tech. Her work includes hosting events under the #causeascene banner, business consulting, and, most recently, joining us to speak at Admission.

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EventMobi's Experience Manager to End Event Software Fragmentation

BizBash

by: Bob Vaez (EventMobi CEO) When EventMobi launched about 10 years ago, the event app was the new technology on the.

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Third-Party Planner Group Leverages $350 Million in Room Revenue to Attract Hotel Partners

Smart Meetings

Meeting Planners Unite , the group that started in May as a reaction to Marriott International and other hotel properties cutting commissions for third-party planners , announced today that its membership has grown to the point that members collectively manage $350 million in revenue. “If everyone on the LinkedIn group signs up, that number could approach $1 billion,” said MPU Executive Director David Bruce.

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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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a2z’s New and Powerful BI & Reporting Engine has been Launched

a2z Innovation Insider

We are excited to announce the launch of a2z’s new Business Intelligence (BI) & Reporting Engine on a2z’s technology platform. A wide array of user-friendly visualization, comparison, and sharing tools are available on this new engine, making data analysis and distribution easier than ever before for the events industry. The engine has been made available, at zero additional cost, to all our clients in their a2z-powered global admin systems.

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Getting Sick While Traveling No Longer Has to Be a Nightmare

Smart Meetings

Every experienced traveler knows nothing can ruin a trip or conference as fast as being sick and having to tough it out until you return home and visit your doctor. But it’s a dilemma Memorial Healthcare System and Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort in South Florida are partnering to help fix. Thanks to MemorialDOCNow , an app available through the Apple and Google stores, anyone can launch a private video chat with a physician specifically trained in telehealth, 24 hours a day.

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GL events UK installing France’s first triple-deck structure at Ryder Cup 18

Event Industry News

GL events UK will once again be supporting the Ryder Cup this year, with an infrastructure agreement that will see the company complete the first ever triple-deck temporary structure in France, the host country of the event this year. This is the third time GL events UK has been commissioned to install temporary structures and grandstand seating for the event.

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Bizzabo Named a High Performer in G2 Crowd's 2018 Fall Report

Bizzabo

We're proud to announce that Bizzabo has been ranked as a "High Performer" overall and as a "Market Leader" for the SMB category in the G2 Crowd 2018 Fall Report. According to G2 Crowd’s 2018 Fall report, Bizzabo has been identified as one of the best Event Management Software based on its high levels of customer satisfaction and likeliness to recommend ratings from real users on G2 Crowd.

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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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Venue Spotlight: The National Gallery

Event Industry News

The National Gallery is a venue for all. Built in 1838 as the people’s gallery, the iconic location of Trafalgar Square was chosen as it was considered to be at the very heart of London. The Grade I listed building has since been developed and extended throughout the intervening years and now includes 22 different event spaces that can be used for corporate events, private parties and wedding receptions.

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Experience the Warmth of Meetings with Magnolia

Smart Meetings

Nestled in the heart of the Mile High City, Hotel Magnolia Denver , a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is conveniently located near to a diverse collection of points of interest including Coors Field and the Colorado Convention Center. Situated in a historic building which first opened in 1910 as a First National Bank, Colorado’s oldest continuously operating bank, the property was restored to reflect its original appearance with terra cotta details and a replicated corner clock adorns this 13-story lan

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ICA shortlisted for London Venue Awards this year

Event Industry News

The Institute of Contemporary Arts is an iconic venue located on The Mall, just a short walk from Buckingham Palace and Downing Street. It is a creative and culturally significant building with two Regency rooms and a large Theatre space. The venue recently has been shortlisted for the London Venue Awards in Best Party Venue and Best Private Dining categories.

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From the Flight Deck: Save the Baggage for Therapy

Smart Meetings

What’s new in the world of air travel? U.S. airlines raise luggage fees, United Airlines streamlines your boarding process and Wow Air plans an IPO. Tweet of the Week. Cathay Pacific spells own name wrong on new plane [link]. — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) September 19, 2018. US Airlines Raise Luggage Fees. Things you might say to your SO and airline carrier: What’s up with the extra baggage (fees)?

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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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WRG names Beth Lobban as Executive Producer

Event Industry News

Beth Lobban joins WRG, the innovative experience agency that is a division of the Creative Engagement Group, as Executive Producer. In her new role she will provide support and guidance to the UK Live Event team to ensure the seamless delivery of projects that fulfil the agency’s creative ambitions, production values and commercial targets. She is also briefed with developing and implementing training processes and working with relevant teams on pitches.

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Introducing Pre-Voting for Membership Organizations

Lumi Global

Do you want the opportunity to get maximum engagement from your members and ensure full transparency in your voting? Do you want to decrease your meeting’s paperwork? Do you want to give your members a highly inclusive method to vote on resolutions and remove barriers and stress in your voting system?

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KERB announce new lunchtime meatless market in collaboration with WeWork

Event Industry News

This month, street food trailblazers KERB are collaborating with office space pioneers WeWork for the first time, to launch a meatless market in Devonshire Square. The market will consist of 6 new traders, running every Wednesday to Friday from 26th September. Since established in 2012, KERB have been pioneers of the street food industry, developing their business concept to diversify into Farmers Markets and now the cutting-edge collaboration with WeWork to present the Meatless Market.

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10 Reasons to Choose Virginia’s Blue Ridge for Your Next Meeting

Cvent: Event Marketing

Not only will the services and expertise of Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge and the local hospitality industry make it easy on the planner, attendees will be excited to visit a destination with such a great combination of first-class facilities, scenic beauty, and leisure activities. These are the 10 reasons you should choose to have your next meeting in the Roanoke Valley in Virginia’s Blue Ridge. 1.

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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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Arena UK & Europe appoints Jonathan Hills as Head of Structures and Ice

Event Industry News

Jonathan Hills has moved to the UK following six successful years with Arena Middle East & Asia to become Head of Structures and Ice, effective 18 th September 2018. He has 20 years’ experience in the events and temporary structures sector spanning across four continents delivering prestigious special projects and overlay. Jonathan has been an integral part of the growth of the business both in the Middle East & Asia.

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Unique Boutique Hotels in Detroit

Cvent: Event Marketing

In Detroit, it’s revival time, with a revitalized downtown and restored vibrancy. Home to one of the largest theater districts in the country, four pro sports teams just blocks from one another, and world-class cultural attractions, the city is on the move. It’s no wonder Detroit and its surrounding suburbs are experiencing a boom in boutique hotels — hotels that represent the unique architecture and history of the city while immersing travelers into the local culture.

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6 new starters in 6 months for Cook & Associates

Event Industry News

Cook & Associates, the Worcestershire based exhibition design agency, is thrilled to have introduced 6 new starters to their team in the past 6 months. Their team is growing rapidly to ensure they continue to provide excellent service and outstanding exhibition solutions for their clients. The new hirings include 3 new Project Managers in the Operations department; Chris Tedstone, Ian Gould and Ian Cragg.

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