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Confessions of a Government Special Events Coordinator

EventMB

In this series we present real-life confessions from people working in the event industry. These uncensored, frank insights tell it “like it really is”. Some details have been changed to respect the anonymity of the confessor and ensure maximum honesty can be upheld. As a Government Special Events Coordinator, here is my confession. As a […]. The post Confessions of a Government Special Events Coordinator by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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5 Cool New Tech Tools for Meetings and Events

BizBash

Here’s a roundup of five of the newest and updated technology products for events and experiential marketing.

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6 Rookie Mistakes To Avoid With Event Radio

EventMB

This is a sponsored post written by James Miller, Managing Director with Brentwood Communications. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. On top of everything else a busy event planner has to think about, a key logistical hurdle to overcome is – how do you keep everyone in communication come the big day? Two […]. The post 6 Rookie Mistakes To Avoid With Event Radio by Brentwood Communications appeared first on [link].

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July 20, 2017: Major Comics Seller’s Comic-Con Dropout Highlights Event's Massive Growth, Toronto International Film Festival to Weigh Impact of Trump’s Muslim Ban, New L.P.G.A. Dress Code Leads to Debate Among Players

BizBash

1. MAJOR COMICS SELLER'S COMIC-CON DROPOUT HIGHLIGHTS EVENT'S MASSIVE GROWTH: Comic-Con International, which heads to San Diego this weekend, seems.

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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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On the Door: Sell More Tickets and Collect More Data at Your Event

Eventbrite UK

Selling tickets on the door of your event is a great way to fill seats last-minute. Find out how to do it like a pro with the Eventbrite Organiser app. The post On the Door: Sell More Tickets and Collect More Data at Your Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Hug Your Haters, and Other Digital Ways to Grow Attendance

PCMA Convene

ITS America’s Regina Hopper was an ECEF presenter. How much are show organizers willing to invest in attendee acquisition? And how are they trying to reach potential audiences? Those were two questions Sam Lippman, who organizes ECEF (Exhibition & Convention Executives Forum), addressed in a survey he took prior to ECEF 2017. Top-line results of the survey kicked off this year’s program, which I attended along with 200 senior-level event professionals in Washington, D.C., on May

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How Brands Showed Their Team Spirit at the ESPY Awards

BizBash

ESPN celebrated the silver anniversary of its ESPY awards July 12 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, handing out.

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Looking for an Event App Provider? Here’s What You Need to Know

MeetingPool

Smartphones and tablets have become a staple in homes and businesses nationwide. The high level of convenience is hard to ignore, making an event app an ideal way to connect with attendees. Additionally, most participants don’t just want a mobile app to help them navigate conferences and meetings; they expect one. This means that simply […].

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Why Lyft Painted This Car Wash Bright Pink

BizBash

To celebrate its five-year anniversary in Los Angeles, Lyft wanted to find a unique way to give back to its.

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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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Murs shows axed as organiser goes bust

Event Industry News

Concerts by Olly Murs and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) have been cancelled after Stephen C Associates Limited, which organised the events, ceased trading. A statement from the company said it was not in a position to offer refunds. Up to 40,000 tickets were sold for Murs and the BSO, due to play Powderham Castle, […]. The post Murs shows axed as organiser goes bust appeared first on Event Industry News.

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7 Mistakes to Avoid When Using Facebook Live at Events

Canadian Special Events

Article courtesy of Eventsforce. It’s official. Facebook Live is now the most popular live-streaming app platform, surpassing You Tube for the first time, as well as all the other usual suspects like Periscope, Instragram and Snapchat’s Live Stories. And the reason for this success? The Event Manager Blog summarizes it well – anything that has been battle-tested by competitors has been adopted into the platform.

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Facial Recognition launches at Ya-Ya regie

Event Industry News

Dating from way back in the 60s, facial recognition is not a brand-new technology. But now some amazing apps, services and tech evolutions are embedding facial recognition to add engagement, speed, and security. So, we at ya-yaRegie are excited to be the first UK online event registration specialists to trial facial recognition for registration and […].

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Master Your Post-Event Survey

Connect Space

Every event planner knows about the countless late nights and early mornings it takes to plan and facilitate an event. Wouldn’t you want to know all that time was not wasted? To gauge whether your event was a flop or a success all you have to do is simply ask. KISS Keep is simple, seriously. OK I may have changed the last part of the acronym, but you get the point.

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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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Festival glamping made easy at the Glamping Show

Event Industry News

The Glamping Show, the only event of its kind that caters purely for the glamping sector, has grown and evolved since its inception in 2015. With so many festivals now enhancing their event to offer festival goers glamping accommodation the Glamping Show is a great source of information and provides a turnkey solution for finding […]. The post Festival glamping made easy at the Glamping Show appeared first on Event Industry News.

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Creative Problem Solving for Event Design in 3 Easy Steps!

Canadian Special Events

As you might imagine when working in the arena of live experiences for a living, event professionals run into all sorts of opportunities to Creative Problem Solve. Stacy Harwood of One West Events and I spoke at the One Conference , here in Calgary to share our expertise on “Creative Problem Solving within the Planner-Designer Relationship” with the great minds and members of local MPI (Meeting Planners International) and ILEA (International Live Events Association).

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Top speakers join Academic Venue Showcase line-up

Event Industry News

Leading events professionals to share insights and teach practical skills at free exhibition. Four leading events industry speakers have joined the education programme at the Academic Venue Showcase 2017, organiser Venuemasters today announced. The free exhibition, which takes place 11th October at the Emirates Stadium in London, promises the most practical and fun AVS programme […].

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Your Guide to the Ann Arbor Art Fair 2017

Connect Space

The appreciation I have for being headquartered on Main Street in Ann Arbor has grown exponentially as the summer has progressed. Whether it’s a charity event that shuts down the whole street or a sunny day calling for many outside diners, the city is always a buzz. The streets of Ann Arbor are alive more than usual this weekend. Every corner is stuffed to the brim with art and food vendors alike for the 58th annual Ann Arbor Art Fair.

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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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Creative Problem Solving for Event Design in 3 Easy Steps!

Canadian Special Events

As you might imagine when working in the arena of live experiences for a living, event professionals run into all sorts of opportunities to Creative Problem Solve. Stacy Harwood of One West Events and I spoke at the One Conference , here in Calgary to share our expertise on “Creative Problem Solving within the Planner-Designer Relationship” with the great minds and members of local MPI (Meeting Planners International) and ILEA (International Live Events Association).

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Middle Eastern Laptop Ban Lifted

SmartMeetings

Reinforcing security has paid off for nine out of the 10 African and Middle Eastern airports affected by the laptop ban on U.S.-bound flights as of Monday. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) approved the security measures put forth by most airports on the laptop ban list, which required passengers to check any electronics larger than a mobile phone.

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Summer in the City launches first ever Creator & Industry Day!

Event Industry News

New for 2017, the UK’s largest online video festival is inviting aspiring ‘Tubers and companies with a thirst for knowledge to the first ever Creator & Industry Day, when Summer in the City returns to ExCeL London this August. Dedicated to education, networking and inspiration, Friday 4 August will be open to like-minded individuals and […].

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Ouch! It’s the Hotel Pain Index

SmartMeetings

Guests at five-star hotels are four times more likely than guests at less expensive hotels to say they always overpay. More than one-third of them say they have had a hotel experience so bad they have cried, and one in five say their experience was so bad it ruined their vacation. So says Provo, Utah-based experience management company Qualtrics , which surveyed 1,000 recent hotel patrons for its Hotel Pain Index.

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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.