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Easter Event Ideas For Your Community

Eventbrite UK

Whether celebrated for religious reasons or not, Easter is about connecting with our families and communities – something we’ve all missed during COVID-19. There’s a strong tradition of welcoming new beginnings, and with restrictions easing, people are looking forward to celebrating in person. Things are looking up, and although for a while communal events were […].

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2022 Conference Registration Pacing

Velvet Chainsaw

Before March of 2020, pacing data was a useful tool for predicting final attendance and revenue. If you were pacing behind, you could make midcourse corrections. As we come out of the pandemic, we need a different playbook to drive attendance and earlier commitment. Use these five tips to develop a plan for optimizing registration for your major event in quarters 2, 3, and 4.

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Smalls Pleasures: How One Concert Promoter Found Success in the Little Things

Picatic by Eventbrite

“Stop rushing.” If Dan Smalls, founder of DSP Shows, could tell his younger self one thing, it’d be that. “We’re in a culture of instant gratification and rushing all the time,” Dan says, “but it’s 100% about relationships, and you can’t force them.” Dan knows what he’s talking about when it comes to relationship-building. The […].

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Growth in digital events set to continue despite the return of in-person

Event Industry News

Less than a fifth of events industry practitioners expect hybrid and digital events to reduce in prevalence in the coming year, despite the fact that attendance at in-person conferences and exhibitions is returning to pre-Covid levels. They point to a combination of inclusivity, seamlessness and sustainability as reasons why hybrid will hold its ground.

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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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Maid of Honour Duties: Ultimate checklist

EventSource

Photo Courtesy of Bows & Lavender Being the maid of honour is fun and exciting but it’s also a very important job. After all, you’re the bride’s right-hand woman throughout her engagement, during the entire wedding day and even during the days after. You are there for her through thick and thin, including all of the pre-wedding events and planning.

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A Toast to Tinseltown

Special Events

As we pack our bags for sunny Southern California (The Special Event is May 2–5 at the Anaheim Convention Center), here are a few tasty libations to get you in the mood.

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The 2021 Onsite Event Technology Guide

Stova

From the Aventri blog. This guide was developed to help event planners around the world make better, more strategic decisions when it comes to onsite event technology. Discover what technology to use and how it will help to improve attendee satisfaction and event ROI.

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Leading Hospitality, Travel and Events Orgs Are Investing in the Next Generation of Talent

Smart Meetings

After a quiet two years on the events, hospitality and tourism fronts, an experience-driven, diversity, equity and inclusion-devoted (DEI) next generation of talent is pouring through open doors, looking for opportunities to break into the industry. Events, hotels, business travel and tourism are back in action, and industry leaders are creating ways to invest in fresh faces searching for their place in the professional world of hospitality and global tourism.

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Disco themed Glamour for Crown Melbourne’s New Year’s Eve Gala 2021

EncoreAPAC

Crown Melbourne rolls into 2022 with glamorous NYE Gala. Encore and the events team at Crown Melbourne hosted an incredible, hotly awaited New Years Eve Gala at The Palladium at Crown to usher in 2022! Over 1,000 executives and VIPs attended the glamorous “21st Century Disco” themed event and their expectations were greatly exceeded. Anticipation for this event had grown in the COVID-affected absence of NYE 2020 celebrations, meaning there was more reason than ever to provide attendees an

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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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4 Ways to Create New Revenue from Your CME Event Content

CadmiumCD

It’s been well established that the COVID-19 pandemic has severely hit the finances of healthcare providers. But what has it done to medical associations and societies?

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How to Plan a Live Music Event According to a Pro

Eventbrite UK

COVID-19 restrictions are now largely absent from the live events scene, with many creators finally able to return to in-person music event planning. Event creators have learnt a lot since the start of the pandemic, and this new knowledge can be applied to organising music concerts in these ‘new normal’ times. The benefits of virtual […].

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Meetings MBA: Get Out of Your Own Way

SmartMeetings

3 mistakes getting in the way of insurance and financial incentive success. We all like to be rewarded for a job well done, whether it’s a year-end bonus or special recognition from our managers or colleagues. Professionals in the insurance and financial industry are no different. They may be direct employees of an insurance or financial company who are motivated by the opportunity for valuable networking time with top performers across the country in a memorable destination.

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Introducing the 2022 Dream Team… The Sharpest Minds in B-to-B Events

Event Marketer

For b-to-b event marketers in 2022, work is a complex balancing act. They are charged with creating a fresh experience for in-person attendees while delivering in virtual. The post Introducing the 2022 Dream Team… The Sharpest Minds in B-to-B Events appeared first on Event Marketer.

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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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What Do You Do to Combat Pre Event Nerves?

Master the Event

There isn’t an event planner alive that hasn’t had a case of the pre event nerves. No matter how much effort and hard work that goes into every task and detail. It’s normal to have some pre event butterflies. And for me that means sometimes becoming a slight basket case. It doesn’t matter how many years I have been planning events I always get a case of the nerves and have some pre event anxieties.

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scottish retreats

SevenEvents

inverlochy castle. an experience at inverlochy castle is not to be missed, with a rich and historic landscape surrounding the building; including the falls at glen nevis, the monument at glenfinnan and the mountains of glencoe. this property has 17 bedrooms and suites perfect for an intimate group retreat or for that special occasion! each room has its own unique design and character along with spectacular views of the grounds and private loch. impressive dining options include dining at ‘

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Salisbury City Hall – looking to the future

Event Industry News

City Hall in Salisbury, Wiltshire is an entertainment and cultural venue that opened in 1961 and which has played host to some of the UK’s best-known bands and musical artists. The building was closed as an entertainment venue in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but since December 2020 it has been used as a mass vaccination centre by the NHS to support the efforts to keep as many people protected from COVID-19 as possible.

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Proposed Conference Center to Serve as Catalyst to Anchor Economic Development in Eastern Montgomery County, TX

Exhibitor Magazine

NEW CANEY, TX - The Board of Directors of the East Montgomery County Improvement District (EMCID) is. exceptionally pleased to announce a proposed 20.

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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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Six Steps to Successfully Measuring Your Event ROI

InGo

As an event marketer, one question you probably get regularly from your leadership team is, “are these events actually paying off?” (or something along those lines). And while interest for events is high at most organizations, the answer to that question can make or break your event budget. That’s where measuring the return on investment (ROI) for events becomes critical.

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Stamats Makes New Audience Management Acquisition

Exhibitor Magazine

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Stamats Communications, Inc. announces the acquisition of the Audience Management services of TriMax Direct, effective April 1, 2.

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Tip Tuesday: Going Virtual

Glow Global Events

TIP TUESDAY’S are baaaack! As we ease ourselves completely back to in person events. It is important to be aware and mindful that virtual events are still happening and can still be as much fun! Here are Glow’s Global Events quick & easy tips for a successful virtual event: ?. 1. Test your technology.?. 2. Online engagement uses a lot of bandwidth so make sure your devices are charged and have your charger nearby.?.

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Six Steps to Successfully Measuring Your Event ROI

InGo

As an event marketer, one question you probably get regularly from your leadership team is, “are these events actually paying off?” (or something along those lines). And while interest for events is high at most organizations, the answer to that question can make or break your event budget. That’s where measuring the return on investment (ROI) for events becomes critical.

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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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17 Best Embroidered Wedding Guest Dresses & Outfits

Milestone Events Group

Choosing a wedding outfit can be hard, and not just if you’re the bride. Guests are allowed to look good at the wedding too! Here are the best looking embroidered dresses for wedding guest. There are fabrics and patterns galore, but truly, there is nothing more classic than some lace. So, here are the 17 best embroidered dresses for wedding guests that’ll have you looking and feeling great.

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Silverstone bridges the gap to connect trackside hotel with International Conference and Exhibition Centre

Prestige Events Magazine

· New bridge provides convenient covered walkway linking the hotel to the Silverstone International Conference and Exhibition Centre. · Recently announced bridge stimulates demand in corporate bookings. · 80m bridge features state of the art digital screens. A brand-new state of the art steel and glass bridge, featuring digital screens front and back, has been installed at the world-famous Silverstone Circuit making the Silverstone International Conference and Exhibition Centre more accessible f

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Visit Seattle Hires Peter Andersen as Senior Director of Convention Strategy

Exhibitor Magazine

SEATTLE  Visit Seattle welcomes Peter Andersen in the role of Senior Director, Convention Strategy, effective April 4, 2022. In this position, Anders.

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The role of Business Development Managers in hotels and venues today

Prestige Events Magazine

Richard Smith, Sales Director, Wyboston Venue Management and Wyboston Lakes Resort. There is a logic that says that, now that pandemic restrictions have been lifted, the work of Business Development Managers (BDMs) in hotels and venues would naturally return to what it was before the pandemic. A central part of this was showing potential customers around the venue, the result being that BDMs would go back to being primarily venue based, except when going out to meet prospects at their offices or

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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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Survey: 84% of Business Travelers Expect to Attend Conferences, Conventions or Trade Shows in Next Six Months

Exhibitor Magazine

WASHINGTON  Key findings from a a href="[link].

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Conference Planning Resources – It’s All About the Planning

Master the Event

The conference and meeting planning world has become one of the more important commerce producing sectors. One of the keys to the success in this industry are the conference and meeting planners that organize, plan and deliver the ultimate in meetings, tradeshows, conferences, seminars and product launches. All while juggling a gazillion different responsibilities and at the same time staying on track and of course on top of the ever important budget.

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Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Glastonbury or FA Cup Final?

Event Academy

The post Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Glastonbury or FA Cup Final? appeared first on Event Academy.

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