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The One Surprising Venue That Event Planners Don’t Consider

Unique Venues

The Canadian Universities and Colleges Conference Organizers Association (CUCCOA) say now more than ever is the time to Meet. Stay. And Connect on Campus. As the meeting and events industry returns to its normal, vibrant activity, professional planners across the United States and Canada are getting back to work preparing for a full return of meetings and conferences now.

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Five Tips for Conference Sponsorship Pricing

Velvet Chainsaw

In my experience, most large conferences this year are realizing about 80 percent of their 2019 revenue performance. For some of the major annual meetings we’re tracking, sponsorship revenue has been a bright spot when compared to exhibit revenue performance. The textbook outcome of a successful sponsorship is improved attitudes and behavior for that brand.

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How Events Can Make Non-Drinkers Feel Included

EventMB

When bourbon maker Old Forester started offering alcohol-free mint juleps at the Kentucky Derby, it became clear that non-alcoholic beverages had become a thing. And to many event planners, the companies they work for, as well as attendees, that is a good thing. There are plenty of reasons to provide non-alcoholic (NA) alternatives at events. Some people are watching their weight and don’t want the extra calories; some don’t like the taste of booze; some are pregnant; some are taking medication

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Experiential Events: The Most Powerful Marketing Tool

Endless Events

Events are one of the most powerful marketing tools because they center around an intentionally designed experience. And experience is in high demand. According to Eventbrite’s research , 77% of millennials say some of their best memories are from an event or live experience they attended. Additionally, they are much more likely to spend money on experiences rather than products.

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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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Lessons Learned from the Return to In-Person Events

Event Leadership Institute

ELI PARTNER CONTENT. Key Takeaways: Virtual events forced corporations to engage audiences more creatively, giving rise to new innovation when planning in-person events. Making connections continues to be the driving force powering in-person events, and is now playing a larger role in event strategy. While implementing virtual into the overall event strategy is important, corporations predominantly want an undiluted experience.

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BW Events doubles down on events tech with significant growth investment from Serent Capital

Event Industry News

BW Events, a leading managed services and technology consulting solution for the events industry, announced it received a significant growth investment from Serent Capital, a growth-focused firm that invests in technology companies. The investment will allow the company to add to its sales and marketing teams and expand its suite of offerings. “After a tremendous period of growth, we’re thrilled to be accelerating our momentum with Serent and their team,” stated Brandon Wernli, Founder and CEO o

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Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo Boasts Powerful Keynotes, Industry Expert Panels, Top Exhibitors , Sept 27-29

Exhibitor Magazine

LONG BEACH, CA - Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo, one of the country's largest shows dedicated to healthcare design and facilities, returns.

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BMA House – sustainable from every perspective

Event Industry News

BMA House offers a glorious backdrop for sustainable events of all types including conferences, parties, weddings, awards ceremonies and meetings. The building itself is a Grade II listed property designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1911, making it an unusual candidate for a truly sustainable venue , though this has been demonstrated by their Gold accreditation with Green Tourism amongst other awards.

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eventPower Announces SOC 2 Type 1 Compliance

Exhibitor Magazine

TAMPA, FL  Nothing is more important to eventPower than keeping clients' data safe. That is why eventPower made it a priority to become certified as.

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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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Warpwire: A Vidgrid Alternative for Higher Education

CadmiumCD

The verdict is in: today's students demand educational video. A recent study found that 59% of Generation Z prefers YouTube to printed books as a learning medium. As time goes on, this demand will only increase. But YouTube just isn't meant for higher education. That's why many schools count on alternative video-sharing solutions to deliver seamless video in online learning environments.

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the venue sets the scene

SevenEvents

here at sevenevents we believe a unique venue sets the scene and underlines the message of the event like no other. and one of our favourite venues that honours our belief is tate modern. housed in the former bankside power station, tate modern is one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the world but also an iconic venue to celebrate international, modern and contemporary art-events in london. with 10 floors, unique spaces and a magnificent view of st paul’s cathedral, arriv

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VUE CONFERENCES & EVENTS ANNOUNCES MAJOR INVESTMENT AT MANCHESTER PRINTWORKS

Prestige Events Magazine

Following the signing of a new 20-year deal, the flagship cinema is undergoing a multi-million-pound refurbishment in tandem with transformational work at the complex, totalling £22 million. The renovation of the 20 screened venue which has a total capacity of 2,086, including Europe’s second largest IMAX, is being carefully staged allowing it to operate as normal for events and day to day business.

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Chicago Records 86% Increase in Tourism in 2021 Compared to 2020

Exhibitor Magazine

CHICAGO  Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Lynn Osmond, CEO of Choose Chicago, today announced Chicago hosted 30.7 million domestic and international visitors.

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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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Where is your audience now? Key factors to consider when developing your event strategy

Prestige Events Magazine

By Sarah Yeats, Managing Director, Sledge. For a lot of people, a long winter and many months of virtual events means they are excited to get out and enjoy face-to-face experiences this summer, both locally and abroad. Meanwhile, others now prefer to tune in to them remotely, or at least have the option to do so. It’s clear that peoples’ wants and needs have changed as a result of the pandemic – as well as several other factors – which means it’s important we don’t simply go back to what we did

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Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo Returns September 27-29, 2022 to the Long Beach Convention Center

Exhibitor Magazine

LONG BEACH, CA - Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo, one of the country's largest shows dedicated to healthcare design and facilities, returns.

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Sensory Inclusivity at Events

Special Events

With the right training, you can provide a better experience for individuals with sensory issues at your events.

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Brightline Introduces Multi-Directional LED with High CRI and Remote Control

Exhibitor Magazine

BRIDGEVILLE, PENN.  Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-fri.

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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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The Connector – Rainier Valley Food Bank

Click & Pledge

The Connector – Rainier Valley Food Bank LA is a household name at the Rainier Valley Food Bank in Seattle. From filling the space with vibrant music, breaking down cardboard, and helping with the Grocery Rescue Program, LA is the connector that makes friends and newcomers alike always feel welcome. We hope you enjoy episode 2 of our series, Heroes Uncovered: Part 2, and join Rainier Valley Food Bank to nourish, empower, and serve.

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Q&A: Boardroom’s CMO on Brand Growth, Social Amplification and Navigating the Metaverse

Event Marketer

A social-first marketing philosophy is easy to envision but a lot harder to execute. But Boardroom , the sports business media network founded in 2019 by Kevin Durant’s investment company 35V, is one brand that truly walks the walk. What started as a series on ESPN+ has evolved into newsletters, podcasts, premium video, written editorial and daily news that brings in tens of thousands of subscribers and 2.3 million unique website views, 216 million impressions and eight million video views