Wed.Apr 20, 2022

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Making Events Accessible to the Deaf

EventMB

As event audiences have expanded, planners must make sure their gatherings are accessible for all. Unfortunately, deafness, an invisible disability, is often neglected when planning events, a mistake. Online events, a necessity during the Covid shutdown, continue as a critical mode of meeting. Event professionals have discovered the power they have to expand audiences with […].

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Event industry associations announce the launch of the ‘Five pillars of inclusion’

Event Industry News

Event industry associations, the Association of Event Organisers (AEO), the Association of Event Venues (AEV), and the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA), have announced the launch of the ‘Five pillars of inclusion’. The pillars provide a framework for the industry to guide organisations in implementing the right level of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in their business and will help measure and identify areas that need focus in the following categories: recruitment and hiring

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Event Industry Turns to Robots to Help Ease Staffing Shortage Pain

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Face-to-face meetings and events are returning, but many of the employees who worked in the hospitality industry in 2020 are not around to greet them. Droves who have worked in travel, tourism, hospitality, and events have moved on to other workforce sectors. Airlines are canceling flights across the country due to an overwhelming staffing shortage […].

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How Communities Are Celebrating St. George’s Day With Events

Eventbrite UK

St. George’s Day event ideas are all about engaging the community. At a time when the country comes together to take pride in its history, this is a fantastic opportunity for people to help out those around them. St. George is the patron saint of no fewer than 13 countries around the world, so his […]. The post How Communities Are Celebrating St.

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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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TSE Spotlight: Meet Brian Green

Special Events

A sneak peak of what to expect during Catersource + The Special Event

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Evessio – Top Tech for Conferences & Meetings

Event Industry News

With digital and hybrid events here to stay, choosing the best virtual venues and event management software for conferences and meetings has never mattered more. From the ease of registration to engaging virtual venues, user experience from start to finish is paramount. Get it right and you can double participation, expand sponsorship deals, lower carbon footprint, reduce costs and ultimately increase revenue.

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10 Virtual Networking Ideas to Keep Yourself Motivated!

Nunify

Networking with other business professionals is important to build quality connections and trust among your peers and stay updated about the latest trends and developments in your industry. Long gone are the days when business professionals turned up to several events and meetings just to get their faces known. There has been a positive shift towards the hybrid working space, and it’s evident by this 2021 PWC report.

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Spiro™, part of the GES Collective, names Carley Faircloth as chief marketing officer

Event Industry News

Spiro , the brand experiences agency within the GES collective, has appointed Carley Faircloth as Chief Marketing Officer. In her position, Faircloth and her team will be responsible for Spiro’s global brand launch, and beyond- to define and strengthen Spiro’s brand presence by leveraging its future forward approach in a rapidly changing events industry.

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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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Why Does Your Event Venue Need Event Registration Software?  ?

Event Guru

Why Does Your Event Venue Need Event Registration Software? Now that live events are moving from virtual spaces back to their brick-and-mortar counterparts, venue operators are revisiting their event registration tools and looking for 21st century solutions. As you probably already know, old-school registration processes are cumbersome, prone to glitches and have the potential to severely disrupt the check-in flow — and because just one tiny hiccup during registration can have a domino effect

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Story Gives Back launches free exhibitor opportunities at their July Show

Event Industry News

Now in its sixth year, the Story Gives Back initiative returns to help promote small or new event suppliers to over 750 event agencies and corporate buyers at their London Christmas Party Show at Haberdashers Hall in July. Sam Gill, CEO of Story Events commented “We know that it has been a really tough two years for all event industry suppliers, so whilst it’s great to have major industry players including Barbican, Awesome Events, Historic Royal Palaces and Smart Group returning to the event, w

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Four Incentive Travel Trends to Follow in 2022

SevenEvents

Over the past 2 years, the incentive travel industry has taken a huge hit, with almost all international programmes being cancelled or postponed due to the covid-19 pandemic. but we’re here to deliver the good news – 2022 is the year that incentive travel returns in all its greatness, and we are excited to share with you top trends to follow. Why incentivise travel?

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Job Opportunity: Operations Coordinator

Event Industry News

COMPANY: One World Rental EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time LOCATION : Central London CLICK HERE TO APPLY. About the job. One World IT Rental is an international brand with 9 Locations across 7 Countries. OWR provides technology for corporate events and is looking for a friendly (and fierce!), proactive Operations & Logistics Coordinators / Controllers who have good experience working in b2b operations and logistics in a very fast paced office environment.

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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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ISE 2022 Arrives in Barcelona

Exhibitor Magazine

BARCELONA - The world's leading audio visual and systems integration exhibition arrives in Barcelona on 10-13 May 2022. brbr Speaking at a pre.

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Job Opportunity: Sales Administrator

Event Industry News

COMPANY: One World Rental TYPE: Full-Time LOCATION : Central London CLICK HERE TO APP LY. About the job. One World IT Rental is an international brand with 9 Locations across 7 Countries. A fast growing company with ambitions to become the largest short term IT rental company in the world for business and social events. OWR provides technology for corporate events and is looking for a friendly, proactive Sales administrator, who has good experience working with international, corporate clients i

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Case Study – European Data Protection Days

Evvnt

EUROFORUM recognized experts from business, academia and politics and creates forums for knowledge transfer and exchange of views. Latest trends are illuminated and offer the latest information for the practical corporate governance on our high-quality conferences, seminars and annual conferences. In addition, executives make valuable contacts with decision makers in the respective industry.

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Lockdown start-up events agency Attendable shortlisted for StartUp Awards National Series

Event Industry News

Inclusive events agency Attendable has been named one of the most exciting new businesses in the UK after being shortlisted as part of a brand new awards programme. The start-up was established during lockdown in response to a lack of inclusivity in virtual and online events. Founders Catherine Grinyer and Sarah Florence combined their expertise and experience to produce and deliver large-scale conferences, webinars and awards programmes that push the boundaries of digital accessibility and incl

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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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Hybrid Event Guide: Choosing The Right Hybrid Event Venue and More

Eventtia

Both a virtual event and an in-person event have their own advantages. An in-person event is obviously superior when it comes to face-to-face interaction and networking opportunities. However, virtual events offer the ability for organizers to invite speakers, talents, and attendees from halfway across the world without having to worry about travel and accommodation costs.

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isla announces the launch of TRACE, the definitive carbon measurement platform for sustainable events

Event Industry News

Today, 20 April 2022, sees the launch of TRACE by isla, a purpose-built carbon measurement platform dedicated to the event industry. Developed to give insight into the environmental impact of event operations, TRACE captures and reports emission and waste data from live, hybrid and digital events. The TRACE platform is designed for event agencies, exhibition organisers, brands and in-house teams.

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Top Event Technology Trends: 6 Must-Know Innovations for 2022 and Beyond

Social Tables

Knowing event technology trends — and adopting the most valuable ones — gives planners and venues the competitive advantage. Studies show that using event technology can increase attendance by 20 percent and increase productivity by 27 percent. . But with new event technologies emerging constantly, how do you know which ones to consider? From design through debrief, we’ve got you covered with the event technology trends you need to know for success.