Fri.Oct 26, 2018

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Networking Games: 8 Effective—and Fun—Networking Activities for Your Next Event

Endless Events

Events are all about creating connections—connections between attendees, connections between an organization and its members, connections between a brand and its audience. No matter the industry, networking games are one of the best ways to connect a community. But the importance of networking often gets overlooked in the grand scheme of the event planning process.

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Why a Mobile-Friendly Website Is Your Critical Selling Point

Caterease

Responsive, adaptive and innovative are just a few of the characteristics that people look for when choosing among catering companies. Your website can either validate that you are on top of your game, or it can send a clear message that you’re stuck back in the times that were dominated by desktops. Having a mobile-friendly. The post Why a Mobile-Friendly Website Is Your Critical Selling Point appeared first on Caterease.

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Bigger reach for Launchpad Stage at Event Tech Live 2018

Event Industry News

The Launchpad & Start-up Stage at Event Tech Live is the exception to the show’s content continuity model. Day one will see the platform feature demos from exhibitors in the room while day two, alongside slots for competition finalists to present to a judging panel – going for gold, silver and bronze ratings – there will be a series of ‘Start-up’ oriented sessions.

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2019 International Conferences in the UK That Deserve Early Attention

Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

There are a lot of eyes on the UK, and there'll be even more in 2019. As I'm sure most of you will be aware, the (current) deadline for Brexit is March 29th, 2019 , and there's a lot of speculation as to how it will affect the conference space, particularly when it comes to how the Sterling exchange rate may change, as well as international travel agreements.

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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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New Meeting Chairs Take Charge at Anaheim Marriott

Smart Meetings

Meeting days far exceed the battery life of phones, laptops and other electronics. Attendees race to claim a limited amount of power outlets on the perimeter of the ballroom, and hope no one trips on the cord or steps on their phone. Charging stations have partially solved the problem, but then your phone is out of reach for a period of time. What to do?

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What to Do When Your Event Becomes Too Successful

Expo Pass

(3 Minute Read). What to Do When Your Event Becomes Too Successful. Until this point, the uphill battle has been crafting a perfect event. From ideation, to marketing, to sponsorship, to on-site logistics, you’ve been hustling to create a standout attendee experience. However, what happens when success brings new challenges? The time is now to enhance each attendee touch point, which will organically lead to more growth.

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Discover Albany Pushes Regional Collaboration for Success

Connect Your Meetings

In her new role as the president of Discover Albany, Jill Delaney is embracing the opportunity to see fresh ideas take root in a city. One idea taking hold in both her region and in the tourism industry is using technology to maximize marketing. More and more, technology is helping Discover Albany, its 330 partners and Albany County’s more than 4,000 daily visitors stay connected.

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Featured Event Leader: Kimberly Doell, CMP

Event Leadership Institute

Serving on the International Live Events Association (ILEA) Rhode Island Board for six years in a row, being a finalist in the BizBash Event Style Awards and now, serving as President of her ILEA chapter, it’s no doubt Kimberly Doell, CMP, has made her mark on the events industry. Before launching her career in events, Kim knew the importance of building a strong business foundation.

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Sandy Hammer named Top Event Management Influencer by Fit Small Business

All Seated

(New York City, October 25th, 2018) Sandy Hammer has been named a Top Event Management Influencer by Fit Small Business. Hammer provides outstanding event management advice and suggestions to her over 49,200 Facebook, 16,400 Twitter, and 6,000 Instagram followers. Fit Small Business, a publication for small business owners, awards its Top Influencer award to those who have shown excellence in their field.

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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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NEWS FLASH: AT&T 5G roll-out is imminent.

G2Planet

We just picked up this news from Engaget. 5G technology will very likely revolutionize events, again. The primary thrust of this technology will be its ability to capitalize upon what is called the "Internet of Things" or the ability for all devices, everywhere, at all times, to talk with one another.

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Alternative Meeting Locales Made Easy

Smart Meetings

Splacer. Your next breakout may be in a castle or just around the corner thanks to emerging space sharing platforms that make everything from cabins in the woods to New York City high-rise space available to groups online. A slew of emerging companies is now allowing planners to book hotel-alternative spaces using search technology that has already transformed how people buy cars and set up dates.

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52 Keys to Event Planning. In case you missed it.

G2Planet