Velvet Chainsaw
JANUARY 7, 2019
Many conferences are stuck in the rut of legacy routines, age-old rituals and cloned programming. Conference organizers and its advisors replicate the past maintaining the traditions and well-established procedures of yesteryear. The event is nothing more than a zombie conference—a conference that appears to be alive yet in reality creates the walking undead.
Picatic by Eventbrite
JANUARY 7, 2019
Every event is unique — and so is the way you sign up attendees. You might need to capture specific information, such as meal preference or t-shirt size, right up front during registration. After all, you could send a follow-up email or a survey each time someone registers, but there’s no guarantee they’ll respond. If […]. The post Capture Important Event Attendee Info With Custom Questions appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.
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Eventmobi
JANUARY 7, 2019
On July 1st, 2017, EventMobi kicked off a new company-wide volunteer program called 150 Days of Action. The initiative is our way of celebrating Canada’s 150th milestone anniversary by giving back to the community through volunteering, and to inspire our employees, i.e. Mobiers, to be helpful and empathetic – two key values that at the core of our company and part of Canadian culture.
Picatic by Eventbrite
JANUARY 7, 2019
2018 brought intimate conversations about sexual harassment and personal safety to the fore. Conversations like #MeToo have made their mark on the music industry, inspiring top-level conversations about gender parity amongst some of the world’s largest music festivals. It’s time for the live music business to bring these conversations closer to home.
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Conferences that Work
JANUARY 7, 2019
Not long ago I wrote about the end of decent paid jobs and the need for basic income. A startling recent advance in machine learning has only heightened my concerns. Last month, Google’s subsidiary, DeepMind, published a paper on AlphaZero, an artificial intelligence (AI) the company designed to play games. The AI started with only game rules. Here’s what happened next: “At first it made random moves.
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Event Industry News
JANUARY 7, 2019
Showsec have renewed their contract with venue management group and the UK’s biggest arena operator, SMG Europe. The five-year deal will see Showsec supplying security and crowd management across eight SMG sites, including; Manchester Arena, AECC, Metro Radio Arena, First Direct Arena, Baths Hall, York Barbican, Bridgewater Hall and the recently opened Bonus Arena in Hull.
BizBash
JANUARY 7, 2019
Looking for a new venue for your next event? Here are the most anticipated Chicago restaurants, corporate event venues, hotels.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 7, 2019
Fifty-six percent of respondents in Eventbrite’s annual Pulse Report said that recruiting attendees for events was one of the top three most challenging part of the planner job in 2018. Rounding out the top three challenges: working with a tighter budget and locking down sponsors. On the bright side: budgets overall appear to be increasing—38 percent of the 1,200 planners surveyed foresee a bump in budget growth.
BizBash
JANUARY 7, 2019
Travelers in John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 4 last month may have encountered an unusual scene—an illuminated blue and.
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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
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 7, 2019
Seth Godin addresses the audience during his opening session at Convening Leaders 2019 in Pittsburgh. (Jacob Slaton). Do work that matters for people who care. Create change. That’s the role of business events professionals, according to marketing guru Seth Godin. Godin captivated the crowd Jan. 7 at Convening Leaders Main Stage presentation, “You Can’t Be Seen Until You Learn to See.”.
BizBash
JANUARY 7, 2019
1. GOLDEN GLOBES STEER CLEAR OF CONTROVERSY: The Golden Globes ceremonies of recent years have prominently addressed America's political turmoil.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 7, 2019
By Ben Barnes, Head of Creative Services, Top Banana. So many times, we hear our clients say, “I want a mobile app at our next event” but when we try to find out what they are trying to achieve and why they want an app, the response is normally “because we had one at our last event” or “my manager wants one”. This is ‘using technology for technology sake’ in its plainest form and is on the rise as technology is becoming more accessible, more cost effective and more popular for corporate events.
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 7, 2019
Professionals need to take the time to get to know your audience, Seth Godin said. (Jacob Slaton). PCMA Convening Leaders 2019 kicked into high gear Jan. 7. Here are some of the quotes that Convene editors heard that resonated with them during the first full day of sessions. “We don’t sell breakout sessions. … We sell the way it makes us feel to be in the room, to be part of something, to be seen.” — Seth Godin, author and marketing guru, on how speakers and sessions on a conference program are
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Connect Your Meetings
JANUARY 7, 2019
The crystal ball says, among the trends that will affects in 2019, the economy’s continue rise will be the driving force. Companies have more money for meetings, but planners have less funds to host the events. Meanwhile, hotels are charging higher rates while supply struggles to keep up with demand. But don’t be alarmed. Not all is black and white—millennial pink, anyone?
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 7, 2019
Amy Blackman (left) and Kate Fairweather reveal results of their research Jan. 7 at Convening Leaders. (Jacob Slaton). Major consumer and market forces at work today will change the face of the business events industry as we know it. Marriott International and PCMA worked with innovation expert Kate Fairweather of New York–based Fahrenheit 212 and strategy consultant Amy Blackman of L.A.
MeetingsNet
JANUARY 7, 2019
As it reaches its 10th anniversary, the industry-wide coalition details its 2019 strategy. At this week's PCMA Convening Leaders conference at David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, leaders of the Meetings Mean Business coalition—which showcases the tangible value that face-to-face meetings, conventions, and trade shows provide to people, businesses, and host communities—revealed what coalition co-chair Julie Coker Graham called the group's "activation strategy" for 2019.
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 7, 2019
A Trend represents a force of change, impacting consumer behavior and market dynamics. It is a synthesis of recent patterns, with a vision to how it will impact the world in the future. The most successful companies disrupt competitive landscapes by getting smart on these trends and offering experiences, products, and services that raise the bar for competitors.
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Smart Meetings
JANUARY 7, 2019
PCMA has become known for lining up top speakers—this year, Convening Leaders added author Seth Godin and actor Geena Davis to the mix—and sessions that speak to the problems that keep planners up at night—“turning sponsors into partners” and “managing risk in a complex world” come to mind. But how does an organization with more than 7,000 members keep the content fresh?
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 7, 2019
No caffeine, no alcohol and no fun. If this is how you view Salt Lake, then you’re in for a pleasant surprise. This once conservative pioneer town has flourished in the last few years to become one of the most interesting, up-and-coming cities to visit in the American West, attracting a hip, young crowd to its very walkable streets. Your attendees will love exploring downtown’s vibrant convention district, the new $2 billion mixed-use City Creek development directly across from the Salt Palace C
Event Industry News
JANUARY 7, 2019
M&S Bank has today become the official naming partner of the Liverpool Arena. The city’s number one venue for entertainment is now named the M&S Bank Arena Liverpool and a full rebrand of the venue is underway. Sue Fox, CEO of M&S Bank, said: “We’re very proud to have been based in the North West since M&S Bank was formed in 1985 and it’s absolutely fantastic to start 2019 with the launch of the M&S Bank Arena – Liverpool’s top venue for music, sport, comedy and family entert
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 7, 2019
As a way for properties to meet the tech and design expectations of today’s groups and other guests, hotels are constantly reinventing themselves. Although reinvention is exciting, it can be a long process, not to mention the immense amounts of money involved. Here is an appreciation of renovations where a not-so-small number was invested. More: New & Renovated: Early America.
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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.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 7, 2019
Will Brexit’s arrival in March have any impact on the event production industry? What trends will we see across venues, which event type will be popular and what kind of tech will we be plugging into? As we start 2019, just as they do with their work, key members at leading creative and technical event production company Eclipse, take a 360-degree view of the year ahead, predicting what will be big in people, technology, venues and event types.
Bizzabo
JANUARY 7, 2019
Each month we interview an events professional who is breaking the mold. This month we spoke with Aleksandra Panyukhina—Head of Event Marketing at SEMrush—about unifying a global events brand, leveraging events for every step of the funnel and tracking event ROI. Germany, Italy, India, Australia, the UK, the US—in 2018 SEMrush held 35 events across five continents.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 7, 2019
Creative communications agency, drp, ended their year on a high on Friday 21 st December with the Christmas Conference, anything’s possible awards and after show party for all 280 team members. The event was held at the groups 212 studios in Worcestershire. . “2018 has been an incredible year with 47.6% growth, sales increasing to over £31.5M, we’ve also recruited 82 new team members, 21 new clients, the acquisition of HMX communications, over 30 industry award wins and 33 completed CSR projects
Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers
JANUARY 7, 2019
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Event Industry News
JANUARY 7, 2019
TalkingTree Creative , a small but mighty creative agency in Baltimore, Maryland, is celebrating three years of record growth and anticipating an even bigger 2019. According to Craig Weisbaum, Chief Creative Officer, the driving force behind their success is a mission to attack big-budget ideas with a boutique mindset. “Our culture of learning and adapting cutting-edge technologies is really paying off for our customers,” Craig says.
Cvent: Event Marketing
JANUARY 7, 2019
The work-hard, play-hard city of Jacksonville in northeastern Florida is not your typical Sunshine State destination, and its business meeting and corporate retreat venues are anything but retired. With more shoreline than any other Florida city, a world-class dining scene, and cool, historic neighborhoods, Jacksonville tops the agenda as the gathering spot of choice for your next corporate retreat or business meeting.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 7, 2019
Hay Festival has agreed an extension to the partnership with GL events UK that will see the festival extend its infrastructure brief to include seating areas as well as temporary structures. The extension continues the long-term relationship between the two organisations, which kicked off in 2010. In that time, Hay Festival has continued to grow: 273,000 tickets were sold to Hay Festival 2018 (up 18,000 on 2017) with attendees from over 40 countries, ranging from Afghanistan to Venezuela.
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