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How To Choose The Right Speaker For Your Next Conference

Picatic by Eventbrite

Would you like a keynote speaker that is engaging, inspirational and entertaining, while being knowledgeable in their field and relevant to your audience? What event manager doesn’t right? There are many things to consider when looking for a speaker for your next event. The trick is to know what is important and what will have […]. The post How To Choose The Right Speaker For Your Next Conference appeared first on Picatic Event Planning Blog.

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The New Rules Of RSVP. Get More Relevant Attendees In The Room. [Free Report]

EventMB

A new report with unpublished research into what makes attendees say yes and show up at your event is ready for you. Get your free copy now. In this day and age, capturing attention and standing out against competition can be tough. We've summed up research-backed strategies and tactics to make sure the right people […]. The post The New Rules Of RSVP.

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Why Your Incentive Trip Needs a Mobile App

Quickmobile

Incentives in the workplace are arguably one of the biggest motivators for employees, with many organizations putting emphasis on travel as the reward. In fact, according to the Incentive Research Foundation , 38% of all U.S. firms over one million dollars in revenue use incentive travel to motivate employees and partners. In addition, incentive travel is the most sought after reward among employees, beating out cash.

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26 Must-See Moments From the 2018 Upfront and NewFront Season

BizBash

This year, broadcast television networks and digital media companies offered up a mix of presentations—from traditional theater formats to fresher.

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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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Everything You Need to Know for Killer Conference Breakout Sessions

Endless Events

Breakout sessions are a staple at conferences. If you are wondering what conference breakout sessions are and why more and more conferences are incorporating them, then continue reading. We will be answering all of your questions and more, below. A breakout session is when a large group of people is split into smaller groups to learn about different topics.

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IACC Report on the Meeting Room of Today and Tomorrow

PCMA Convene

It will only become more important for event venues to provide high-quality internet access. That’s one takeaway from IACC’s fresh-off-the-press “2018 Meeting Room of the Future Report” that will likely not surprise you. But there are plenty of other findings that provide food for thought — and yes, F&B was covered in IACC’s research.

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Effectively Communicating And Implementing Changes To Your Event

TicketBud

There are times when you need to make changes to how your event is structured for a number of reasons - cost being the biggest factor. However, these changes might not always be well received by the public. It’s a challenge to change the price, but it’s also a challenge to change how your event is run, or the venue, or any other number of important alterations while still maintaining trust.

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How to Elevate the Customer Experience

PCMA Convene

Bridget Brennan. Going to the movies used to mean deciding what film you wanted to see and picking a cinema. Today, moviegoers can also choose their seat location, whether they want a private nested chair for couples, and can even select dinner entrees and drinks to go with their rom-com. That’s an elevated customer experience — and the topic Bridget Brennan will explore as it relates to business events and other industries in her keynote presentation on June 13 at PCMA’s Education Conference in

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What is B2B Event Marketing?

Bizzabo

Looking to create an event strategy but not sure where to start? Read this guide to learn how to best implement live events into your overall B2B marketing strategy. When it comes to B2B marketing, there are countless tactics and strategies available to the modern-day marketing. Event marketing continues to be a tried-and-true solution for B2B companies and it’s only continuing to grow.

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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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Could a Landmark Piece of U.S. Legislation Intersect With GDPR?

PCMA Convene

Over the past few weeks, you’ve most likely received a number of emails from businesses that highlight their efforts to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). And if you live in the EU, your inbox has been stuffed with requests to verify your communication preferences and notifications about updates to privacy policies. Alex Stern, founder and CEO of Attorney IO.

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Knowing When To Let Go: Balancing Trust & Direction With Volunteers

InitLive

When it comes to giving back, Americans demonstrate a great deal of generosity through volunteering: Over 62 million people volunteer time annually. There are over one million charitable organizations in the United States. Many people donate a lot of time because they love it, and because there aren't enough volunteers: the U.S. volunteer rate is declining.

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Omnicom creates Global Experiential Practice Area

Event Industry News

Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) today announced the launch of Omnicom Experiential Group, a connected collection of Omnicom experiential agencies that will form a borderless experiential network. This globally diverse group includes best-in-class agencies Auditoire, “DOIT!”, GMR Marketing, “Luxury Makers” and TRO. Building upon Omnicom’s core growth strategies, the Experiential Group is focused on: strengthening new business development; creating customized teams for clients; better targeting of internal in

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Preparing for a Leaner Commission World

SmartMeetings

Industry groups offer support for independents amid commission cuts. The news that Hilton Hotels & Resorts will follow Marriott International in cutting commission to third-party planners from 10 percent to 7 percent was met with a combination of groans, sobs and not a little bit of anger from some quarters. That was quickly followed by announcements from new and established groups offering to help with the transition to what many are acknowledging is the new reality.

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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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Event Technology Awards Judge’s Spotlight: Craig Mathie

Event Industry News

Joining the Event Technology Awards 2018 judging panel is Craig Mathie, lead organiser at Bournemouth 7s Festival. Craig Mathie is Managing Director of Bournemouth 7s Festival, the UK’s favourite sport and music festival. A qualified and experienced Project Manager, Craig leads the team responsible for all elements of the planning and delivery of this truly unique festival, which is fast approaching its 11th edition.

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Preparing for a Leaner Commission World

SmartMeetings

Industry groups offer support for independents amid commission cuts. The news that Hilton Hotels & Resorts will follow Marriott International in cutting commission to third-party planners from 10 percent to 7 percent was met with a combination of groans, sobs and not a little bit of anger from some quarters. That was quickly followed by announcements from new and established groups offering to help with the transition to what many are acknowledging is the new reality.

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10 Things to Ask Your Event Tech Vendors post-GDPR

Hubilo Blog

GDPR is upon us. With event professionals preparing for compliance for the past couple of years, it’s finally time for action. Event professionals have been planning and working towards being compliant so as to avoid any mishaps or penalties and ensure apt data security. One key change that is brought about through this regulation is the sharing of responsibility among the data controllers and the processors.

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Event Tech Live unveils Launchpad 2018

Event Industry News

Picture caption: Adam Parry, Event Tech Live with last year’s Winner Panos Moutafis, Zenus. The Launchpad, Event Tech Live’s sought-after platform for start-ups and new technology, will be back at the show in November with a bigger footprint and a remodelled competition. Launchpad is a cost-effective liaison between nascent next-generation event tech suppliers and industry buyers/investors.

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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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Eventpro 2.0 Ticket Scanning

Big Tickets

After releasing Eventpro in early 2018 we’re excited to announce our first major update with the addition of ticket scanning. Eventpro gives event organizers a seamless mobile experience for managing their ticket sales and ticket scanning in one place. We’ve spent time talking to our clients, operations staff, and listening to ticket buyer feedback to create a versatile scanning solution.

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Entertainment Nation

Event Industry News

Visit Entertainment Nation to find the UK’s finest selection of premier entertainers, performers and bands for hire. Entertainment Nation’s impressive array of talent is available to book for parties, weddings and corporate event entertainment in the UK, Europe and Worldwide. With hundreds of the best wedding bands and top function bands to choose from in a variety of styles and genres, Entertainment Nation is the only destination for professional entertainment hire.

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NPS for training organisations

Arlo Training & Events Software

Your training organisation runs a programme of courses, all with different presenters, topics and groups of attendees. On the surface, everything appears fine. People come in, your presenter does their job, people leave and give positive feedback. But is everything really ok? If your current measurement regime isn’t helping you to intimately understand your customers, benchmark your business against similar training organisations and identify areas to improve your service and products, then this

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Eventbrite and GDPR

Eventbrite UK

Find out the steps we have taken to help you meet your GDPR obligations. The post Eventbrite and GDPR appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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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Times Square Doesn’t Stand Still for Leon Goldberg

Connect Your Meetings

Leon Goldberg never misses a workout, even on the road. His favorite way to explore a new city is by foot via an early morning jog. Traveling, he skips salty plane snacks in favor of healthy nuts and lots of water. It’s no wonder, then, that he brings so much energy and vitality to his role as complex director of sales and marketing for two powerhouse New York City hotels: New York Marriott Marquis and Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel.

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