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The Impact Of The Russia-Ukraine War On The Events Industry

Endless Events

It seems that the happenings on the global stage just won’t give us a break. Now that the COVID-19 pandemic is somewhat under control, there is a full-blown war on the European continent once again. And so, the Event Brew takes on yet another controversial topic this week: the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on the events industry. But before they get into the nitty-gritty of economic sanctions against Russia and the prices of gas and oil, the Event Brew recognizes the human toll being pa

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Event Sponsorship Tips, Guides, and Resources

Picatic by Eventbrite

Approaching an event sponsor or making an existing sponsorship more effective is easier than you think. Sponsors want access to their target customers — a.k.a., your attendees. And you may need partners to come alongside and provide funding or tangibles to enhance your event. You can show sponsors how they can easily reach potential customers […].

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The Gig Economy Is Booming in the Event Industry

EventMB

The tight labor market is fuelling demand for freelance services in the event industry. For their part, planners are moving into freelance work for greater flexibility, relief from career burnout, and the chance to focus on aspects of the job they enjoy most. As it has in many industries, the gig economy is having a […]. The post The Gig Economy Is Booming in the Event Industry by Maria Lenhart appeared first on [link].

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Top 10 Event Trends You Need to Know for 2022

SpotMe Blog

It’s no surprise that 2022’s event trends are largely influenced by the global pandemic. Last year, the biggest and most-anticipated events either were cancelled, postponed, or transformed into a fully virtual experience. . Our hopes that this year would be fully back to normal haven’t come to fruition, but we know a lot more now than we did before.

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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 Metaverse Event Platforms Misleading Investors With Crypto and NFT Schemes

EventMB

More and more crypto funds are promising investors the chance to carve out territory in the metaverse, with some marketing futuristic VR event platforms. Are they really the deal of a lifetime, or are they scams? The distinction between legitimate metaverse event platforms and misleading crypto and NFT schemes is getting harder to discern, a […].

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How to Make In-Person Events More Accessible and Sustainable in 2022

Event Age by Swapcard

The eagerness to return to in-person events after almost two years apart is palpable. 80% of event organizers plan to produce their next in-person meeting in the first half of 2022.

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Katie and Harrison’s Rustic Steam Whistle Wedding

EventSource

Katie and Harrison’s cozy-yet-elegant wedding at rustic Steam Whistle Brewery is giving us all the feels. The couple was able to incorporate a warm ambiance along with stylish details for their momentous celebration that was clearly their own in every way. Whitney Heard Photography beautifully captured the essence of the day, which perfectly reflected Kate and Harrison’s relaxed and romantic relationship.

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Ukraine’s Humanitarian Crisis

InitLive

Due to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, approximately 25% of the population has been displaced, and many have fled to neighbouring countries to seek shelter. Many organizations are trying to make a difference by providing support, whether it’s by offering shelter, food, medicine, financial aid, and much more! Global Medic is a Canadian Charity that has professional emergency workers and professional and skilled workers to help make a difference for those who need it.

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Corporate Events further expands project management team

Event Industry News

Award-winning Wiltshire based event production agency, Corporate Events, has announced further expansion of its project management team, with the appointment of Phoebe-Scott-Browne. The appointment follows growth in all departments, which was reported in September 2021, due to increased demand across face-to-face live events, combined with a calendar of virtual and hybrid events.

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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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The Continued Rise of the Extended-Stay Hotel

Smart Meetings

Over the last two years, the economy extended-stay hotel market has been outperforming all other segments, said Geoff Ballotti, president and CEO of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. With this outperformance, it’s no wonder why Wyndham is launching Echo—an acronym for Economy Hotel Opportunity—its economy extended-stay brand in 2023. “Demand for these accommodations only continues to climb—both from guests and developers alike—making now the right time for Wyndham, the definitive leader in the econo

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Hybrid Events: They Don’t Need to ‘Be Parallel’

PCMA Convene

A major misconception is that a hybrid event means that digital and in-person audiences experience the same content at the same time. More than one-third of 8,000-plus marketers responding to a Statistica survey last fall said they expected to hold hybrid events. Now, as the rate of COVID infections goes down and planners gear up for in-person events, including a digital component may seem even more appealing, as a way to offset lower than pre-pandemic attendance.

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JOMO not FOMO

Eventsforce

By Andrea Papini, Marketing Manager, Eventsforce. As he stood bathed in twilight and dust, Kevin Costner’s Ray, ‘Field of Dreams’ 1989, hears a voice in the wind, ‘If you build it, they will come’. The fact that this is a misquote of W. P. Kinsella who actually said, ‘If you build it, he will come’ is not important. . Costner built his dream, and it was a success.

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3 Trends Shaping Events: Immersive Sound, Microadventures, and ‘Reformatted’ Department Stores

PCMA Convene

Audio company Spatial creates immersive, interactive soundscapes for outdoor and indoor spaces. The technology can be used to enhance experiences at both in-person and digital events. (Courtesy of Spatial). Throughout the pandemic, many of our lifestyles, priorities, and ways of working have dramatically changed. In its report “The Future 100: 2022 ,” creative agency, consultancy, and technology company Wunderman Thompson has identified 100 trends across industries — from culture to health to t

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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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The #DellExperience Returns to SXSW with a ‘Syndicated’ Content Strategy and Music

Event Marketer

In an installation-rich environment with share-worthy moments, immersive activations as well as a compelling lineup of content and—of course—live music, Austin-based Dell Technologies celebrated SXSW’s return to in-person with its long running #DellExperience lounge. The theme of the experience was “Creativity Brings us Together,” which came to life through stories surrounding sustainability, startups and new technologies helping entrepreneurs and artists “redefine what’s possible.”.

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Canapii – Superhero Suppliers – Event Suppliers That Get the Job Done

Event Industry News

Event planning is one of the most challenging jobs in the world. Whether it’s virtual, hybrid, or in-person, it is a complex project that requires a wide range of expertise. You must streamline every step while ensuring that nothing falls out of the line. A successful event does not happen by accident. It is important for an event planner to rely on strategy and process especially if you are working on a tight schedule.

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Three Ways to Nurture Relationships at The Special Event

Special Events

As much as Zoom was a rescue for us in the last couple of years, there is nothing like real face time.

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Swiss Sustainability Forum to lead a sustainability agenda in Bern

The MICE

Bern’s positioning as a leader in the energy and environmental sector, and its easy accessibility within Switzerland and from neighbouring countries, make it the most suitable city to host the Swiss Sustainability Forum. Organised by media company NZZ Connect and as part of the overall initiative Sustainable Switzerland by Neue Zürcher Zeitung, the highly ambitious event, the Swiss Sustainability Forum, will take place from 22 to 24 September 2022 at the Kursaal Convention Centre in Bern.

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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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Event Technology Awards – the power of 10 – open for submissions

Event Industry News

Entries for the 10th anniversary Event Technology Awards (ETA) open next Tuesday, 5th April. Across its first 10 years, the Event Technology Awards has highlighted and rewarded the difference individuals, start-ups, companies big and small, make to the way ingenuity inspires the event model to work more efficiently. That success is a product of the judges who have ordered ETA submissions since 2013.

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PHLCVB Promotes Joe Heller to Senior VP of Marketing and Communications

Exhibitor Magazine

The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) today announced that Joe Heller has been promoted to senior vice president, marketing and com.

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Revolutionising the Secondary Ticket Market

Event Industry News

A digital/tech mind working in the event industry since 2014, Ryan Kenny launched Seatlab at the end of last year, raising capital to revolutionise ticketing with blockchain technology. . In this episode, Ryan, who thinks and talks quickly, explains the premise for Seatlab, how its NFT (non-fungible token) or ‘smart contract’ solution amplifies and secures proof of ownership, beating touts, bots and fraud in the process.

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15 Benefits of Using a Video Streaming Platform for Education

CadmiumCD

Streaming is slowly eclipsing the traditional medium of video. Today, more than 82% of people would rather watch a livestream than any other form of content. This is of particular interest to modern educators, especially as remote learning becomes more widely accepted.

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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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The Crucial Orientation and Training for Association Board Members

StraussCA

As we start getting back to in-person board meetings, volunteer board members are craving a better understanding of their role as directors of an association. Zoom-based board meetings have taken away the personal interactions that happen around board tables and put board members into isolation which makes it harder to understand their role. As an association management company (AMC), we have the benefit of working with many different associations and their boards of directors.

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Cadmium Renews Partnership with Cogent Global Solutions

CadmiumCD

NEWS RELEASE. CADMIUM RENEWS PARTNERSHIP WITH COGENT GLOBAL SOLUTIONS. Cogent Global Solutions, a leading audio/visual and production services provider, provides streamlined event planning experiences through longstanding alliance with Cadmium. FOREST HILL, Md. — Cadmium announced today that they have renewed a longstanding partnership with Cogent Global Solutions that facilitates the seamless execution of in-person and hybrid events.

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venue spotlight: dear grace

SevenEvents

this month a new venue has opened by the incipio group dear grace is located in the heart of white city and is a stylish neighbourhood bar and restaurant serving up some great food and drinks. this is a great new venue to hire exclusively for events holding a capacity of 350 people. the modern interior is paired with reclaimed pieces of furniture and brought together using a warm and bright colour palatte. it has it’s own unique style yet you feel at home as soon as you walk in. the menu featur

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New Dates for Event Tech Live Las Vegas + Digital Tech Summit Launch

Event Industry News

Event Tech Live (ETL) Las Vegas will take place next spring rather than this summer. The decision to delay will ensure the mix of exhibitors on the show floor matches the depth of content, in step with the organiser’s determination to meet standards set at ETL London over the last eight years. Adam Parry, co-founder of Event Tech Live, comments: “The appetite for ETL Vegas is there, no question, and the dice may have fallen for us.

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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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EXHIBITOR Magazine's 36th Annual Exhibit Design Awards Accepting Entries

Exhibitor Magazine

Honoring the world's best trade show exhibit designs, the a href="[link] target="_blank"Exhibit Design Awards/a are c.

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The Impact Of The Russia-Ukraine War On The Events Industry

All Seated

It seems that the happenings on the global stage just won’t give us a break. Now that the COVID-19 pandemic is somewhat under control, there is a full-blown war on the European continent once again. And so, the Event Brew takes on yet another controversial topic this week: the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on the events industry. The post The Impact Of The Russia-Ukraine War On The Events Industry appeared first on AllSeated.

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Event venue management software: how Clay Theatre scaled their business and came out stronger on the other side of COVID-19

Planning Pod

The dawn of the COVID-19 pandemic was a nightmare come true for the hospitality industry. As the rug was pulled out from under global society, venues and event businesses of every kind suffered and were forced to close their doors. No matter how established the organization, maintaining consistent revenue was suddenly a nearly insurmountable challenge across the board.

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