Thu.May 26, 2022

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Event Profs Should Embrace Metaverse Events, And Here’s Why

Endless Events

While the metaverse is not a fully-fledged event trend just yet, there is no denying that metaverse events will become increasingly more popular in the years to come. They might not be the one and only future of events, but event planners should nonetheless keep their pulse on it – and the Brew Crew gives some compelling arguments as to why that is.

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TWT: Monkeypox May Be a Red Herring, Bleisure Booms

Smart Meetings

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. Monkeypox Takes the Front Page But Are Covid Rates the Real Story? This week, the CDC raised their assessment of travel risk for monkeypox from level one (practice usual precautions) to level two (practice enhanced precautions).

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How to Use Facebook Ads to Promote an Event

Skiddle

Planning to run your own event? Looking to use social media sites, the likes of Facebook, to get the word out? If you answered ‘yes’ to both questions, we highly recommend making use of Facebook’s paid ads feature. Whether it be a stand up comedy show, a vintage craft or antique fair, a brunch event, a live music festival or even a one-off club night, Facebook Ads can be hugely beneficial in getting your intended shindig in front of existing and potential future customers, at a price that suits

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2022 Cheapest Airfare in the United States  

Smart Meetings

Four of the top 10 airports where you can fly on the cheapest airfare are in Florida, according to data from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Say what you will about the alligators, humid weather and hurricanes, but the state must be doing something right. This data, taken from 2021, lists the 45 busiest airports in the U.S., their average airfare and how much their prices changed as compared to 2020.

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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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How to Improve Your Email Marketing for Music in 5 Steps

Eventbrite UK

Here are seven ways you can boost your email open rate and improve your fan connection. The post How to Improve Your Email Marketing for Music in 5 Steps appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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Maximizing QR Codes for Tradeshow Sponsors & Exhibitors

ePly

As business returns to pre-pandemic levels, the events industry is heating back up. Whether you’re a sponsor or an exhibitor- the QR code is a versatile tool you can use to reengage existing and attract new customers. You’ll want to create dynamic QR codes as they do not contain information in the code itself and instead directs a user to a URL that can be regularly updated.

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ID Card Centre

Event Industry News

ID Card Centre is a family-owned company that has been a leading supplier for events since 1998. Located in Northampton, we are well connected to the whole of the UK, and we stock thousands of products ready for same-day dispatch. Over the years, we have demonstrated that our technical knowledge is unrivalled in our sector. As a team, we continuously strive to improve our customers’ experience and services.

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Adrian Samareanu: Three Key Enablers of a Successful Digital Organization

Management Events

Digital transformation does not happen overnight. According to Adrian Samareanu , Global CDO of Volvo Financial Services, digital transformation is an advanced type of change management that involves people, processes, and technology. In this exclusive interview, we speak with Adrian about the top enablers of digital transformation, challenges with integrating digital tools, ways to attract talent with the right digital skills, and more. .

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VisitScotland Business Events launches Transformation Protocol

Event Industry News

Today (26th May 2022) at its inaugural industry conference, VisitScotland Business Events launched its Transformation Protocol , a new national initiative which aims to maximise the impact business events can have when they come to Scotland. Over the past few years, event owners and organisers, CVBs and national bodies, including VisitScotland, have begun to understand the greater impacts business events can have in a destination, beyond immediate spend and economic benefit.

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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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Wyboston Lakes Resort reaches high positions as one of the UK’s Best Companies to Work For and achieves World Class status again

Prestige Events Magazine

Wyboston Lakes Resort has been ranked 26 th in the UK’s Top 100 Best Large Companies to Work For list for Q2 2022. The Q2 results show that for the same period, the Resort is in 12 th position in the Top 75 Best Companies to Work for in the East of England. It is also 5 th in the 20 Best Companies to Work For in Leisure & Hospitality. These achievements are in addition to securing Best Companies’ 3-star accreditation for the third time, based on employee feedback, which means the venue is co

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Cadmium Unveils 2022 Conference Schedule

CadmiumCD

NEWS RELEASE. Cadmium Unveils 2022 Conference Schedule. Hundreds of event and learning professionals will convene at Cadmium Spark, July 25-26 in Washington D.C. Forest Hill, Md. — Cadmium unveiled today the schedule for their annual conference, which will take place from July 25-26 at Nationals Park in Washington D.C. Entitled Cadmium Spark, the two-day conference will offer event and learning technology professionals numerous informational sessions, workshops, panel discussions, and more.

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New Events Manager at Stirling Castle

Prestige Events Magazine

Stirling’s stunning landmark events venue, Stirling Castle, has appointed Carla Cumming as Events Manager. With a remit to deliver corporate and private events for guests from across the world, Carla brings 13 years of experience in venue operations, events and hospitality – as well as a background in finance. In her new role, Carla will lead the team to promote Stirling Castle as one of Scotland’s most iconic historical properties for destination events.

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IMEX Frankfurt Exhibitors Promote Sustainability

PCMA Convene

A volunteer plants Scots pine seedlings. The Scottish Event Campus will plant a tree for every person who meets with its delegation at IMEX Frankfurt. The Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow has pledged to plant a tree for every person its team meets with during IMEX Frankfurt. The venue’s pledge is one of many sustainability-focused initiatives being introduced by groups exhibiting at IMEX, which takes place May 31-June 2 at Messe Frankfurt.

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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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Your Guide to Networking at In-Person Association Events

StraussCA

Following a shift to virtual spaces over the past couple of years, association members are finally getting back to connecting in-person again. For some, this comeback will be like riding a bike, whereas for others, it could feel daunting and awkward. It’s not a one-size-fits-all members formula. However, there are a few key steps and practices that will make the experience more enjoyable and improve your chances of effectively building successful and authentic connections at your next in-person

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Meraki Restaurants open their 4th location, in Mykonos!

Prestige Events Magazine

Created in 2017 in the heart of Fitzrovia, central London, Meraki Restaurants have expanded to a global audience that knows no boundaries. Known worldwide for their Greek influenced, Mediterranean style menu, their restaurants in Riyadh (2021) and Porto Cervo (2021) opened with great success! Fast forward to 2022 and Meraki are absolutely delighted to bring their famous cuisine, home to Greece, residing in the luxury 5* hotel; Cavo Tagoo Mykonos!

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What to Consider When Choosing Your Conference Space

SevenEvents

As conference organisers, there is a lot to consider when planning a large-scale event. Deciding on your conference space is a big decision when working in corporate event management, as the space needs to work for your event brief. Here at Seven Events, we offer conference planning services to make your next venue selection as smooth as possible. Below are 3 top tips to consider when choosing your next conference space.

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Hilton Cobham’s £4 million Renovation and Carbon Neutral Events

Prestige Events Magazine

Following a £4 million renovation with new bedrooms, gym, bar and lobby, Hilton Cobham are continuing the revitalisation with refurbishments to the meeting spaces and restaurant. A stylish haven in London’s leafy south-east suburbs of Surrey, Hilton Cobham is the ideal retreat and perfect event destination. Delegates will be ready to engage and network in the peaceful countryside, just 12 miles from Heathrow Airport and a 15-minute drive for London Waterloo connections.

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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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Record-setting Number of Ethanol and Biofuels Producers Set to Attend the 2022 FEW

Exhibitor Magazine

MINNEAPOLIS, MN   Ethanol Producer Magazine and BBI International released conference data regarding the number of attendees and biofuels producer.

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Our Time on Earth launch reflects Barbican Business Events sustainability credentials

Prestige Events Magazine

Our Time on Earth, a major exhibition celebrating the power of global creativity to transform the conversation around the climate emergency, opened on 5th May at the Barbican. The launch comes shortly after the arts and conference centre announced it would be hosting the 2023 Ecocity World Summit; as well as two major award wins for venue sustainability*.

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New Update – Google Fix and More!

Caterease

The latest Caterease update for v22 is now available – packed with powerful tools including a fix (complete rewrite) for. The post New Update – Google Fix and More! appeared first on Caterease.

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Who's News for May 26, 2022

Special Events

Special events business news

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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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Event Tech Investment Tracker

EventMB

All relevant deals are listed below in chronological order with the latest on top. For details on financing terms, refer to our Skift Financing Cheat Sheet. JUNO Raises $10M in Series A Funding. May 26, 2022. JUNO, a platform for digital engagement activities, has secured $10 million in Series A funding led by global software investor Insight Partners.

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10 Factors to Consider When Planning an Outdoor Event

Eventmobi

When we talk about the lasting impact of the pandemic on the events industry, we often think about the initial pivot to virtual and subsequent shift to hybrid events as health restrictions eased. However, pandemic-related health concerns have also spurned a greater demand for outdoor events, particularly in the year’s warmer months. But will your events work outside?

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Cybersecurity Mesh: Benefits and Challenges

Management Events

The idea of a cybersecurity mesh as the way forward in this evolving digital landscape isn’t new. In fact, several security providers have been providing comprehensive and consolidated security solutions over the last few years based on the cybersecurity mesh approach including the Fortinet Security Fabric , Checkpoint Security Infinity , and Arhamsoft.

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14 Digital Media Management Tips for Educational Content

CadmiumCD

Since the very first digital video in 1986, the global hunger for digital media has grown exponentially. More than 5 billion videos are watched every single day, including those with educational content. These numbers are only expected to rise over time, even double, within just a few decades.

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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.