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Achieving Event Attendee Satisfaction through Gamification

Picatic by Eventbrite

The best event hosts add a unique and memorable touch to their events. Here are a few tips on gamification from guest blogger Dan McCarthy. Events these days should go beyond a presentation and a few workshops. Remember, an event is about captivating an audience to build your brand. One way to achieve this end […]. The post Achieving Event Attendee Satisfaction through Gamification appeared first on Picatic Event Planning Blog.

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Top 5 Challenges Faced by Meeting Planners

Quickmobile

Air Traffic Controllers, Pilots and Surgeons are all among the most stressful professions in the world. A little-known fact is that Meeting Planners are also on the list of most stressful jobs. However, the below list are things that make Meeting Planners’ jobs even more challenging. 1. Budget Constraints. In a perfect world, Meeting Planners would have an unlimited budget to work with.

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The Art of Newsjacking and How to Make It Work for Your Events

EventMB

Looking for new ways of creating content for your audience that will help explain complex ideas? With the right newsjacking strategy, you can inject a breaking news story into your conference schedule or marketing campaign, and elevate your brand’s message. From Star Wars, to the Super Bowl and Pokémon Go, organizations have been using their […].

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How to Get the Most out of the Cloud at Your Event

Eventbrite UK

Nicola Lloyd of FRG Technology Consulting details how you should be using services on the cloud to make your life easier and more streamlined. The post How to Get the Most out of the Cloud at Your Event 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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How to Land Larger Donations at Your Fundraising Events

EventMB

Want to get greater donations from your event attendees? Here are a few tips to leverage relationships in order to land those larger checks. If you’re hosting a non-profit gala or some other event where donations are a central part of the agenda, your success largely hinges on your ability to get attendees to open […]. The post How to Land Larger Donations at Your Fundraising Events by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Top 100 Events in Canada 2017

BizBash

With Canada celebrating its sesquicentennial this year, many annual events honored the occasion by choosing Canada 150 as their theme.

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Wellness in the Events Industry [Video]

EventMB

In this new video, we share some tips that you can begin implementing immediately to look after your mental and physical well-being, to ensure you are the best version of you. ##abovethefold## How to Deliver Amazing Events Without Compromising Your Well-Being? In recent years, instead of just accepting the fact that the events industry will leave you feeling […].

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14 Creative Teambuilding Activities With a Local Focus

BizBash

Teambuilding activities can be a great way to foster relationships, improve communication, and create a sense of community among employees.

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Konduko and Info Salons sign multi-year agreement with Informa Middle East

Event Industry News

Konduko, Swiss-based pioneer of smart event technologies, and leading event registration company Info Salons, have signed a two-year extension of their partnership with Informa that will see the Konduko Smart Event platform integrated into the 2018 and 2019 Middle East Electricity and Agra Middle East shows. The agreement will see more than 1,880 exhibiting companies […].

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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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TIFF 2017: 26 Highlights From After-Parties and Activations

BizBash

Although the organizers promised a smaller and more subdued Toronto International Film Festival this year, the 42nd edition of the.

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3 Productivity Tips for Busy Event Planners

Capterra Event Management

If only there were 25 hours in a day, especially for event planners. Event management requires lots of time and attention to successfully bring together tens or hundreds of people without a hitch. Unfortunately life doesn’t stop and start when you need it to so you need to maintain control of your productivity while you manage your guests, employees, and vendors.

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Emmys 2017: Inside the Glitzy Gatherings From the Television Academy, HBO, Fox, and More

BizBash

The 69th annual Primetime Emmy Awards took over the Microsoft Theater on Sunday for a night of historic wins, including for.

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How to get the most out of your Event Tech Live ’17 experience

Event Industry News

As Europe’s only show dedicated to Event Technology, ‘Event Tech Live’ is a firm fixture in the calendar. For the Meetoo team, taking part in Event Tech Live is a business opportunity naturally but it’s also a chance for the team to immerse ourselves in all the event ‘geekery’ that gets our fingers and grey […]. The post How to get the most out of your Event Tech Live ’17 experience appeared first on Event Industry News.

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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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September 19, 2017: Tiger Woods' P.G.A. Tour Event Can't Find a Title Sponsor, Microsoft to Host Mixed-Reality Event in October, Emmy Ratings Match All-Time Low of 2016

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1. TIGER WOODS' P.G.A. TOUR EVENT CAN'T FIND A TITLE SPONSOR: Tiger Woods' annual P.G.A. Tour event in D.C. is.

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How Universities Can Develop a Good Event Infrastructure

Eventtia

Why do universities need a good event infrastructure in the first place? Apart from being powerful education and research centers, universities are famous for gathering like-minded people. Famous for igniting new projects of local or international relevance, universities are fueling the social change. Whether it’s for a student event or a conference for the large […].

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6 Pirate Ships to “Walk the Plank” at Your Next Meeting

SmartMeetings

Yo ho, yo ho, it’s a meeting life for me. In honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day (yes, it’s really a thing), walk the plank at your next meeting. This latest “fake holiday” has actually been around for 22 years, according to USA Today , but a resurgence over the last couple of years on social media has pushed this holiday into the limelight.

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Hearst Communications & evvnt look to kickstart the local US events industry

Event Industry News

London-based marketing specialist evvnt today announced its partnership with Hearst Communications, one of the world’s largest media groups. The partnership will see evvnt provide its events discovery technology to two flagship online titles with more to be added over the rest of the year and into 2018. The initial two titles to receive the new events […].

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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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Try Going Back to School for Your Next Meeting

SmartMeetings

Not everyone walking around college campuses this month is a student, and some won’t be leaving at the end of the day. More universities than ever are including conference hotels on their grounds to accommodate meetings of the mind in academic settings. In fact, a cottage industry of campus hotel management companies has emerged. Check out some of these properties and the opportunities they represent for creating smarter meetings.

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Tobacco Dock hosts Emporio Armani’s first London show in 11 years during London Fashion Week

Event Industry News

Tobacco Dock welcomed one of the world’s leading fashion brands on Sunday 17 September. The east London venue hosted celebrated designer Giorgio Armani and his Emporio Armani Spring/Summer ’18 collection – the fashion house’s first London show in 11 years. The event consisted of the much-anticipated catwalk show in Tobacco Dock’s Great Gallery and an […].

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Celebrity Designer Zac Posen Takes on New Project as Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Curator

SmartMeetings

Zac Posen at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek. The next time you step into Rosewood Hotels & Resorts for a meeting, you will be putting your best fashion foot forward. Designer Zac Posen has been named a curator for the brand. Catwalks and trunk shows take Posen all over the world to showcase his latest collections, so he considers himself a bit of a travel expert.

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Behind the scenes at Newmarket Nights 2017

Event Industry News

Following extensive new development of the new stage on the summer course, the Event Industry News crew caught up with Amy Starkey, Managing Director of Newmarket Racecourses, Julian Spear, Director of Symphotech Limited, Tom Hopper Bristol Crew Chief for Rock City Stage Crew and Tom Cossovich contractor for Britannia Row as preparations are […].

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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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How Universities Can Develop a Good Event Infrastructure

Eventtia

Why do universities need a good event infrastructure in the first place? Apart from being powerful education and research centers, universities are famous for gathering like-minded people. Famous for igniting new projects of local or international relevance, universities are fueling the social change. Whether it’s for a student event or a conference for the large […].

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Hotels Responding to Climate Change, Report Says

SmartMeetings

If you’ve noticed more recycling bins in hotel rooms or temperature controls that automatically switch off when you’re away, it might be your hotel is taking a stand on global climate change. More than eight in ten hotels say the issue of climate change impacts their decisions to make operational improvements and investments, according to Green Lodging Trends Report 2017.

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Which Game of Thrones Character Should Be Your Next Keynote Speaker?

PCMA Convene

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4 Outlandishly Easy (and Effective) Tricks for Designing Productive Executive Retreats

SmartMeetings

What do plush couches, lemon-scented candles and yellow sticky notes have in common? They are all tricks of the trade for turning a stuffy meeting into a creative groundswell of ideas. When a group of decision-makers goes to an off-site venue to discuss organizational challenges and collaborate on next steps, their success depends greatly on how the planner sets up each aspect of the retreat.

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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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Top 100 Events in the United States 2017

BizBash

Attendees, sponsors, and other stakeholders may think they’ve seen and done it all, but the best events are constantly surprising.

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What Job Skills Will You Need in 2020?

PCMA Convene

By 2020, creativity will be one of the top three job skills most in demand, along with complex problem-solving and critical thinking. That’s according to a “Future of Jobs” report compiled by the World Economic Forum, which surveyed top human resources and strategy officers in global companies. The report compared jobs skills that were projected to be in demand in 2020 with those considered most important in 2015.

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The Top 100 Events 2017

BizBash

Events are bringing people together—as well as dividing them—more than we’ve seen in some time. Many of the defining events.

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