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Events as a Bridge to Ease Generational Friction & Enrich Collaboration

Maritz Global Events

Post authored by Donna Kastner, Founder, Retirepreneur. Our world has plenty of complex problems to solve, and generational friction isn’t helping us move the needle. No single generation has all the answers, but when we come together for more fruitful dialogue, that’s when real progress happens. “OK, Boomer…” I sigh heavily when this torpedo is fired in generational battles.

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How to Host a Successful Workshop

Eventbrite UK

When it comes to teaching attendees a new skill or conducting a training or brainstorming session, a hands-on and interactive workshop might well be the kind of event format you need. Here are five ideas for hosting a successful workshop. Conferences, seminars, workshops – which one is right for your event? Whether it’s B2B, B2C […]. The post How to Host a Successful Workshop appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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AV Quotes Essentials: Top 5 Things You Need To Know (And Top 11 You Need To Clarify)

Endless Events

The post you’re about to read is all about AV quotes essentials. Our hope is that one day, AV quotes will not need to be clarified and you will have a flawless AV experience every time. But until then, we want to share some small details that can make a BIG difference, especially from a cost and headache perspective. Plus those things that seem obvious but are actually a bit more complex than you might think.

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Lounge Ideas to WOW Your Attendees on Your Next Event

GEVME

Wondering how you can spice up your next event? Having a perfect lounge for your attendees in your next event will not only light up your event, but it will have your guests networking, socializing, and posing for pictures while they share them on social media. Doesn’t that sound wonderful? You bet it does! Imagine your event being the talk of the night and also trending in the social network.

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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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The Average Event Manager Salary in 2020 [New Data]

Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

By analysing some 5,000+ reports from individuals in the industry, we’re here today to share the average event manager salary in 2020. Below you’ll find data on the global average, and a breakdown across a selection of countries we analysed. For event organisers working for organisations or providing themselves with their own salaries as part of their own business operations , averages like this can help a lot.

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Guest blog: How to promote your event on Facebook

Event Industry News

By Asya Chirkova, Tendee. Step 1. Preparing a Facebook e vent. Fill in all the information, making clear the descriptions and add ticket links. Mind other important fields – venue, date, time, event category and keywords. Cover. Cover size: 1920×1080 pixels. Event name. Shorts and clear, recommended size – 45 symbols. . Description. Simple and laconic, about 500 -1500 symbols.

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Winnie and Kevin’s Organic-yet-Glam Wedding at the Hazelton Manor

EventSource

If you’re looking for a wedding that effortlessly combines organic elements with full-on glam, then look no further than Winnie and Kevin’s big day. Set at the stunning Hazelton Manor , the couple’s nuptials are an eclectic mix of luxe textures, dainty details, and an elegant colour palette that highlighted and enhanced the breathtaking venue.

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HGA welcomes 2 new starters in brand new roles

Event Industry News

Off the back of a record-breaking year of growth, Manchester-based agency, HGA, has hired two new starters in brand new roles. Alex Millage joins the live events team as senior events producer – taking the team to nine. Alex has over a decade of experience in the events industry working for the likes of Lemon Zest Events, The Fresh Group and WRG. Delivering a huge variety of projects across the UK and all over the world, she will be leading on events for some of HGA’s biggest clients starting wi

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Coronavirus Impact Mounts on Meetings Sector

Skift

Security officials in Beijing give instructions in the public transportation system amid the coronavirus outbreak. Travelers are on alert for coronavirus across the Asia-Pacific region. Mark Schiefelbein / Associated Press Skift Take: Event cancellations related to the spread of coronavirus will linger well into this year as planners have to make important decisions in the near future. — Andrew Sheivachman Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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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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How to Prepare For an International Trade Show

Ins'Tent

Taking your business to another country for an international trade show is a big step, making for bigger opportunities and bigger risks. If you’ve had your fair share of trade shows, you may know the ups and downs that come along with executing a successful event from planning all the details to designing the best trade show booth possible. Whatever country you take your business to, something to always keep in mind is the undeniable cultural differences.

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4 Simple Hacks to Presenting with Better Audience Engagement

ePly

The end goal of presentations? Two words: engaged audience. When we are asked to present, of course, comes the initial fear of well….presenting. What typically comes after that is the fear of keeping your attendees actually engaged.

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East Anglia’s largest B2B event returns to East of England Arena

Event Industry News

The Peterborough Biscuit, the annual one-day corporate event and exhibition for businesses in the Peterborough area, opens at East of England Arena and Events Centre today (5 th February) for its fourth consecutive edition at the venue. With a carefully focused mix of speakers plus hundreds of exhibitors drawn from the region, the annual event has grown in popularity, attracting businesses and individuals keen to meet new suppliers and showcase their own goods and services.

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[Webinar] Future-Proofing Your Event Tech Stack

Hubb

A quality, future-proof event tech stack should deliver on the promise of efficiency and insights. You want to make sure you're investing in the right tools that won’t fail you in the years to come.

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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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TEN6 Creative announces further expansion with new marketing & communications hire

Event Industry News

Ahead of a period of huge company transformation set for early April, TEN6 Creative continues to establish its previously announced global strategy with the appointment of new team member, Amanda Groth, as marketing and communications manager. Groth joins the team from payment technology provider, Tappit, with over seven years of event and marketing experience, and provides a new resource for clients around their communications campaigns, marketing strategies and audience acquisition.

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5 Useful Blogs You Must Follow If You’re a Software Tester

NVOLV

Quality assurance plays a vital role in helping you release immaculate products and apps. A QA team is an important asset to a development organization. Hire a good bunch, treat them well, and they’ll make sure that your company stands out in the market. For QA teams, learning never stops. Be it a conversation with your seniors or reading an article on the website, several ways can help them increase their knowledge.

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Why Outdoor Team-Building Events Should Be Experiential

Eagle's Flight Corporate Events

It is not every day event professionals have the opportunity to plan outdoor team-building events. If you find yourself with an outdoor venue for an upcoming corporate event, and are looking to deliver your event content and message in a unique, interactive, and engaging way, we have a solution to seriously consider as you put together your corporate event’s agenda.

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The Event Tech 12 – PlanningPod Edition

Planner WIre

There are a lot of platforms in the event and conference management space. Most are massive in both scale and price putting them out of reach for most small and medium sized associations which is why we have always had a soft spot for PlanningPod , an event management platform with loads of tools, an honest price point, and a sleek design that works every bit as well as their highfalutin cousins.

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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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Top Event Tech Trends in 2020

Expo Logic

Augmented Reality, wearable tech, artificial intelligence - these are all hot tech trends you've been hearing about, but what do they actually mean to you as an event planner? Discover the latest tech trends and how each is being tailored specially for events in this eBook. Download this guide to learn how technology is being used to provide new opportunities focusing on increasing engagement among attendees, providing sponsorship opportunities, creating additional event revenue streams and more

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The Event Tech 12 – PlanningPod Edition

Planner WIre

There are a lot of platforms in the event and conference management space. Most are massive in both scale and price putting them out of reach for most small and medium sized associations which is why we have always had a soft spot for PlanningPod , an event management platform with loads of tools, an honest price point, and a sleek design that works every bit as well as their highfalutin cousins.

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9 Creative Ways to Find Great Event Speakers

Expo Logic

Speakers are a vital component to any event - and can be one of the most difficult. Finding enough speakers to fill your agenda is one thing; finding the right speakers is another. With the right speaker and the right topic, your attendees will be excited to hear what they have to say and will walk away with a meaningful experience. The typical call for papers is a common method of finding speakers but can often attract the same group of speakers in your market and can lead to stale content.

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The Event Tech 12 – PlanningPod Edition

Planner WIre

There are a lot of platforms in the event and conference management space. Most are massive in both scale and price putting them out of reach for most small and medium sized associations which is why we have always had a soft spot for PlanningPod , an event management platform with loads of tools, an honest price point, and a sleek design that works every bit as well as their highfalutin cousins.

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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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Generating Sponsorship Revenue Throughout the Lifecycle of Your Event

Expo Logic

Generating sponsorship revenue is crucial to the success of your event, and the success of your organization. Your event has a long lifecycle, and numerous opportunities to generate dollars. Uncover valuable ways to tap all your touchpoints at every stage of the event to sell sponsors. Discover how to develop a sponsorship strategy, the revenue power of event technology and pre-event, onsite, and post-event methods to generate dollars.

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Trends and Forecasts for the Live Event Industry in 2020 and Beyond with David Merrell

All Seated

Get a sneak peek into the newest trends and forecasts for the Live Event industry for 2020 before David presents at the TSE/Catersource convention. You will get a brief glimpse of the newest trends that are affecting how and what we need to consider utilizing to affect the perfect environment for our clients, from décor, to food and beverage, to technology.

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The Event Tech 12 – PlanningPod Edition

Planner WIre

There are a lot of platforms in the event and conference management space. Most are massive in both scale and price putting them out of reach for most small and medium sized associations which is why we have always had a soft spot for PlanningPod , an event management platform with loads of tools, an honest price point, and a sleek design that works every bit as well as their highfalutin cousins.

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9 Creative Ways to Find Great Event Speakers

Expo Logic

Speakers are a vital component to any event - and can be one of the most difficult. Finding enough speakers to fill your agenda is one thing; finding the right speakers is another. With the right speaker and the right topic, your attendees will be excited to hear what they have to say and will walk away with a meaningful experience. The typical call for papers is a common method of finding speakers but can often attract the same group of speakers in your market and can lead to stale content.

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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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How to Use YouTube for Event Marketing

Eventsforce

As an event marketer, the impact of using video around your events can be significant. It can be a great way to generate enthusiasm amongst your attendees and equally present a good case for those who haven’t yet registered. So if you’re doing it already and doing it well, then you’re on the right track. And if you’re using YouTube, then even more so.

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Generating Sponsorship Revenue Throughout the Lifecycle of Your Event

Expo Logic

Generating sponsorship revenue is crucial to the success of your event, and the success of your organization. Your event has a long lifecycle, and numerous opportunities to generate dollars. Uncover valuable ways to tap all your touchpoints at every stage of the event to sell sponsors. Discover how to develop a sponsorship strategy, the revenue power of event technology and pre-event, onsite, and post-event methods to generate dollars.

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Top Event Tech Trends in 2020

Expo Logic

Augmented Reality, wearable tech, artificial intelligence - these are all hot tech trends you've been hearing about, but what do they actually mean to you as an event planner? Discover the latest tech trends and how each is being tailored specially for events in this eBook. Download this guide to learn how technology is being used to provide new opportunities focusing on increasing engagement among attendees, providing sponsorship opportunities, creating additional event revenue streams and more

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