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The Rise of the Bleisure Event Attendee

EventMB

Are you seeing more extended stays after your events? If so, you may be experiencing a slow developing trend – the rise of the bleisure traveler. What will that mean for your event? Here are a few things you should know and what you can do to encourage bleisure and benefit your attendees and your […]. The post The Rise of the Bleisure Event Attendee by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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2018 Catering Preview: Experts Predict Upcoming Trends for Meeting and Event Menus

BizBash

With a new year comes new catering trends, which provide planners with novel ways to surprise guests with food and.

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This Little Trick Can Help You Sell 45% More Event Tickets

EventMB

Need to sell more event tickets? It might be as easy as adding a simple feature to your website. In the beginning of the website age, we used to describe websites as a front desk for yout business that’s always staffed. That wasn’t exactly true because while a good quality website could provide content that […]. The post This Little Trick Can Help You Sell 45% More Event Tickets by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Pantone's Color of the Year 2018: 10 Rental Items That Add a Pop of Purple

BizBash

Last week, Pantone announced its color of the year for 2018—ultra violet. It’s a rich jewel tone that’s "a dramatically.

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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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Top 10 Gift Ideas for Your Event Colleagues

Eventbrite UK

Looking for gift ideas? We have curated a top selection of quirky Christmas presents that anyone working in events will love. The post Top 10 Gift Ideas for Your Event Colleagues appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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How Brella is contemporising the professional networking scene

Event Industry News

Image: © Petri Anttila Networking is still used ‘free drink-style’ as an extra to conference- and event marketing, but in fact, it’s the lynchpin, the cornerstone, for technology events in the 21st century. There’s no time for British reserve. Who you meet, what you talk about, and to what end, is the measure of success […]. The post How Brella is contemporising the professional networking scene appeared first on Event Industry News.

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Make your Event Management Business Travelling a Fun Experience

Techsytalk

The event management team are experts in knowing the best locations and destinations for different types of events and we have spent a lot of time building and developing relationships with our international contacts. The good news for all of our clients is that we deal with overseas events in exactly the same way as we would for a UK based event… the key is to ensure everyone has fun and the event leaves a lasting impression on all of the guests.

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Crowd Connected and Appmiral extend strategic partnership

Event Industry News

App developer embeds Crowd Connected’s market-leading Colocator location intelligence technology into its event apps. London, 8 December 2017 – Appmiral, the leading Belgian-based vendor of mobile apps for live events, and Crowd Connected, the UK’s pioneer of location intelligence technology, are extending a successful collaboration first initiated in early 2017.

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10 Things to Do While in Sacramento for CalSAE

SmartMeetings

Are you one of the more than 1,000 association meeting professionals attending the California Society of Association Executives (CalSAE) Holiday Spectacular at Sacramento Convention Center this week? If so, you are in for a treat. The conference is a once-a-year chance to see all of your friends and find new solutions. It is also an opportunity to explore California’s capital city.

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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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Brit Row ensure Royal Blood throw no stones at Alexandra Palace

Event Industry News

“It’s always difficult,” was the opening remark from Johnny Keirle visiting Alexandra Palace for the first time, “In what seems like an age, long enough that, this is the first time I’ve ever been in here with an L-Acoustics K1 system.” Keirle is a Britannia Row system tech’ with some well-burnished credentials. Having previously been […]. The post Brit Row ensure Royal Blood throw no stones at Alexandra Palace appeared first on Event Industry News.

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Bitcoin Explained, For Meeting Planners

SmartMeetings

What Is It? Bitcoin is a decentralized, digital “cryptocurrency” powered by a vast computer network. It’s been recognized as a currency by the European Union, yet China recently closed cryptocurrency exchanges serving its local markets—where more than 80 percent of the world’s Bitcoin transactions and financing activities were taking place until recently.

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Talking Tempe, Arizona With Brian McCartin

Connect Your Meetings

In the rush of the holiday season, Brian McCartin takes over the reins as president and CEO at Tempe Tourism Office. The former executive vice president of Travel Portland is returning home to Arizona, where we went to college (Northern Arizona University) and started his extensive career with Marriott International. McCartin shares his favorite things to see and do in Tempe, and his plans to further position Tempe and the state of Arizona as a must-visit destination.

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8 Essential Audiobooks for Your Next Trip

SmartMeetings

Long journeys are inevitable when you are an event professional. That travel time doesn’t have to go to waste though! Here we unpack the audiobooks you need for your next trip. Whether you want to learn about a new cuisine , escape into a hotel-based novel or gain some business knowledge, these must-listens have you covered. For When You Need the Key to Success.

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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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The Crisis Experience

PCMA Convene

There are a variety of crises that can occur at a meeting — something as serious as an active shooter situation or as minor as a skunk wandering into a convention center floor — something that Bob Mellinger, founder and CEO of Attainium, has encountered during his time working with clients on crisis preparedness. Regardless of the scale of the crisis, “a lot of people don’t think about it when they should,” Mellinger says in the latest video for The Intersection, presented by PCMA and PSAV.

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MPI, SDSU to Debut First-ever Master’s Program for Event Planning

SmartMeetings

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and the San Diego State University (SDSU) L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management have announced that they will create the first graduate-level meeting and event program in the United States for mid- and senior-level professionals. They also intend to develop a related academic certificate program for nontraditional students.

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Losberger De Boer serve up seminar venue for ‘Food Matters Live’

Event Industry News

For the fourth consecutive year, Losberger De Boer constructed the central pavilion for Food Matters Live, which returned this month to the ExCel Exhibition Centre in London. The updated and refurbished circular Panorama pavilion provided by Losberger De Boer was the centrepiece of Food Matters Live, which brings together exhibitors and speakers from around the […].

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The World’s 13 Best Beaches

SmartMeetings

Whether you’re planning your next incentive meeting or just looking for inspiration for your next vacation, we’ve rounded up these can’t-miss beaches, perfect for lounging and learning. Located from Norway to the Bahamas, each of the beaches is unique and stimulating. Read on, imagining yourself with a pina colada in hand and your toes in the sand. How else would you make it through Mondays?

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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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Real options for professional growth

Plan Your Meetings

The Oregon Trail Generation is an outstandingly apt title for those born between 1977 and 1981, so named as many members of this group played the epic educational game The Oregon Trail during elementary school computer classes. This generational segment possesses “both a healthy portion of Gen X grunge cynicism, and a dash of the unbridled optimism of Millennials,” according to Anna Garvey, the writer who coined the term.

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Construction Employers Add 8,000 Jobs In November, Hourly Earnings Rise

SmartMeetings

Construction employment increased by 24,000 jobs in November to the highest level since November 2008, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said that tight margins are keeping firms from paying even more to attract hard-to-find workers, noting that efforts to cut tax rates should help lead to higher average hourly earnings for the sector. “Employment and pay in construction have risen more rapidly over the p

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City Guide – Denver

Certain

Located just east of the Rocky Mountains, the Mile High City has gained itself a new nickname in recent years: The Silicon Mountain. The low cost of living and high concentration of nearby universities have contributed not only to Denver’s growing population, but to its vibrant startup scene as well. With companies like Marketo, VMWare, and Oracle Data Cloud all setting up offices in the area, Denver has positioned itself as one of the tech industry’s second cities.

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Regpack Vs Active Network: Comparing Online Registration Software Options

Regpack

There aren’t a lot of registration software options on the market that are as versatile as both Regpack and Active Network. In this post we are looking at them head to head! Active is valued at more than a billion dollars , has more than 10,000 employees and is traded in the stock market. Regpack is privately owned and has way less than 10,000 employees.

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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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City Guide – Denver

Certain

Located just east of the Rocky Mountains, the Mile High City has gained itself a new nickname in recent years: The Silicon Mountain. The low cost of living and high concentration of nearby universities have contributed not only to Denver’s growing population, but to its vibrant startup scene as well. With companies like Marketo, VMWare, and Oracle Data Cloud all setting up offices in the area, Denver has positioned itself as one of the tech industry’s second cities.