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Ridesharing Trends & Statistics: Why Millennials Love Lyft for Events

Picatic by Eventbrite

Every generation had its signature mode of transportation. In the ’70s, hitchhiking symbolized freedom. The ’80s heralded conspicuous status in the form of Porsches and Beamers. And in the early aughts, the first wave of hybrid vehicles arrived, as the focus shifted to environmental awareness. Today, transportation has gotten even more efficient. Millennials, officially the […].

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How to Accommodate Dietary Restrictions

SmartMeetings

Planning a menu for an event can be a hassle, especially in our gluten-free, keto and vegan world. Whether an attendee has a food allergy, is health conscious or stands firmly by their personal or religious beliefs on how food should be prepared, creating a menu that accommodates everyone can be a headache. Luckily, most venues are pretty accommodating to dietary restrictions.

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Insider Instagram Tips for Event Creators

Eventbrite UK

With one billion accounts active every month, and 80% of those accounts following businesses, there’s no denying that Instagram is a powerful medium to connect and engage with your audience. When it comes to marketing your event on social media, it’s all about capturing the experience for your audience, even before the event has begun. […]. The post Insider Instagram Tips for Event Creators appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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How Organizations Build Ties Through Community Service

PCMA Convene

Members of PCMA’s Capital Chapter create dog toys from 146 T-shirts that members donated for the Humane Rescue Alliance. (Courtesy Capital Chapter). As a Washington, D.C., native, Jennifer Bond, CMM, CMP, has always been involved with her community. But when she became chair of the PCMA Capital Chapter’s Community Service Committee for the 2017-2018 term, she was able to take her passion for community service to a new level — which resulted in Bond becoming a national finalist in the Commu

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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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Choosing the right Exhibition Stand Supplier

Event Industry News

by Stephan Murtagh – Guest Contributor to Quadrant2Design. When I meet with clients about an exhibition they’re considering attending, I will always ask them what other shows they are doing. Often they will tell me ” just this one – and more if this one goes well”. Sometimes they will say they have two, three or more shows booked over the coming year.

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Some venues are ‘reckless & negligent’ says former National Counter Terrorism co-ordinator

Event Industry News

It has been report e d that some venues in the UK are still too vulnerable, following the Manchester Arena attack in 2017. Nick Aldworth, a former National Counter Terrorism co-ordinator, has said the government needs to be more proactive in ensuring the security of our venues, stating that new legislation is needed to reduce the impacts of future attacks.

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5 Tech Trends to Elevate Your Event Marketing Efforts

Ins'Tent

When it comes to marketing and staying ahead of the curve, companies everywhere are expanding their marketing budgets to take advantage of the plethora of technology at our fingertips. One space that is taking a huge leap in terms of technology is in event marketing. If you truly want to get your business noticed and stay engaged with your customers, staying on top of the latest event marketing technology strategies is key.

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IBTM launches new trade show for Asia Pacific Market

Event Industry News

IBTM, part of Reed Travel Exhibitions, has announced the launch of a new business event, IBTM Asia Pacific. The event will take place from 6 th -8 th April 2020 in Singapore at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre and joins IBTM’s existing portfolio which includes IBTM World in Barcelona; IBTM Americas in Mexico City; IBTM China in Beijing; IBTM Arabia in the UAE and IBTM Africa in Cape Town.

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10 Imaginative Events from Apple

Bizzabo

Want to host amazing and imaginative events like Apple? Each of these 10 corporate event ideas listed in the article will teach you how. Apple (makers of the iPhone, iPad, Macbook and countless other stylish gadgets) is one of the most recognizable and successful brands in the world. The company that the two Steves (Jobs and Wozniak) founded in a garage in the Bay Area in 1976, has since grown into a massive, ground-breaking organization.

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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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8 Tips for Finding a Great Venue in Another City

EventUp

Planning an event in the city or area you live in is one thing — planning one in a place far away is quite another. No matter the occasion, even if you're familiar with the place you’ll be hosting the event, there’s a whole added level of venue details to consider. Think: everything from finding accommodations and predicting traffic to determining competing events gets trickier.

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Ben Greenish joins dmg events as senior vice president leading its construction division

Event Industry News

dmg events, an international events company, has appointed Ben Greenish as senior vice president to head its growing construction division and Big 5 brand. . Ben has held a number of senior positions at various media companies including UBM and EMAP. He was also a former managing director of MEED in the Middle East and, most recently, managing director and CRO at Future Plc, with a portfolio including 25 UK events.

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How to Reduce Risk at Your Event Using Volunteers

InitLive

No matter how much you prepare for your event, the unexpected always happens. But by providing safety procedures, well-trained volunteers, emergency planning, and direct communication, you'll easily reduce risk of an emergency. So, here are five ways to reduce risk at your event using volunteers: 1. Online safety training for work areas. Set up an online tutorial which offers volunteer training for specific stations: parking, kitchen and grill, ushers and greeters, etc.

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Quickly Capture Conference Attendee Feedback with These Tips

ePly

As the event planner, it can be easy to forget that conferences can feel extremely busy for attendees, too. A few days of bouncing in between sessions, grabbing quick lunches, networking, etc. is a lot of work! That’s why you want to be strategic about how you gather feedback. Surveying attendees just after sessions means the content will be fresh in their mind, but the surveys should be short with questions that are easy to answer and get straight to 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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Insights from the Changemaker of the Events Industry?-?QnA with Dave Lutz

Hubilo Blog

There are wonderful people in the events industry who work hard to make attendee’s experience better and event organizer’s life easier. We got to interview one such intellectual event influencer who is passionate and a fearless leader?—?Dave Lutz. Dave is currently the Managing Director of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting and aims towards improving annual conference performance and strategy.

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Tips On Increasing Your Work-Life Balance

Floktu

The smartphone revolution has made connecting with people easier than ever. Unfortunately, it also means separating work from the rest of your life can feel next to impossible. This is especially true for event managers whose work hours don’t often conform to a typical 9-5 schedule. While the creation of software and applications to streamline work can ease the life of event professionals significantly (check out The Best Online Tools For Your Event Business ), it’s a fruitless convenience if yo

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Top Pick Venues for Ontario Meetings and Events

Unique Venues

Ontario is a wonderful place to host an event. With so much natural beauty, vibrant city life, and venue choices we had to feature it. We came up with some of our favorite places in Ontario for you to consider. Each has its own unique qualities – but each within the stunning province of Ontario. The University of Toronto Scarborough situated along picturesque Highland Creek Valley, offers the perfect mix: 300 acres of lush parkland and hiking trails along with a contemporary art gallery an

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Event Planning: When to Open and Close Registration

CadmiumCD

This article was written by Jake Fabbri, VP of Marketing at Fonteva. You’ve planned the perfect event and now you’re ready to start inviting guests. The best events are those that generate a considerable amount of interest, ensuring that plenty of people register. However, you don’t want to invite more attendees than you have resources or space to provide for.

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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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6 Best Practices for Collecting Feedback from Event Attendees

Eagle's Flight Corporate Events

Attendee-feedback is a highly sought-after resource. Not only can it help you prove the return on investment for corporate events, but it can help you see whether the impact of the event was the one you wanted — that is, did the message you planned to deliver land, or did attendees have fun but wonder about the point of the event? And of course, feedback is invaluable when planning future events.

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Webinar Provides Tips for Boosting Medical Meetings

SmartMeetings

Important insights into health-care professionals (HCPs) and tips on how to host an event that will attract and retain them were among the highlights of Jocelyn Cote’s recent Smart Meetings webinar. Cote, global managing director of strategic meetings management for American Express Meetings and Events, hosted the webinar “ Drive Attendance at Your Medical Meetings ” on June 13.

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4 Ideas to Ramp Up Attendee Engagement Before Your Corporate Event

Eagle's Flight Corporate Events

Creating a truly memorable event experience for attendees goes far beyond the four walls of the venue. From the moment attendees receive the invitation to a company event, you can begin to craft the ultimate attendee experience. Here are a few ways to set the tone for your event, create excitement, and get attendees engaged before they set foot at your event.

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Event Integrity Task Force launches with founding leadership and announces session one Docket

Event Industry News

Event Integrity Task Force (EITF) has launched its first session with founding leadership members. The mission of EITF is to empower and elevate event professionals with community, collaboration, and initiatives to help them reach peak performance. The belief is that by working together, the event industry can solve great challenges by identifying and discussing them.

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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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Gifts that Spark Yearlong Conversations about your Incentive Program

Cvent: Event Marketing

Designing a gift program that leaves attendees feeling appreciated, empowered, inspired, and doesn’t stop once the event is over can be a significant investment in your overall event spend. It’s important to understand that thoughtful gifts spark meaningful conversations about your event and continue long after the on-site experience fades. But what exactly does “meaningful conversations” mean?

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5 Unique Wedding Trends

Unique Venues

5 Unique Wedding Trends. There’s so much happening in the world of weddings right now. While wedding trends might come and go, these trends of 2019 are truly showstoppers. In 2018, we saw the right of minimalism and elegance, but this year is welcoming a lot of new excitement and flirty accents. Whether you’re planning your dream wedding or just browsing ideas, these 5 unique wedding trends offer something for everyone.

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Brand-New Hotels and Splendid Summer Events in Seattle Southside

Cvent: Event Marketing

Hey, what’s better than staying in a brand-new hotel? How about staying at a brand-new hotel close to public transportation, international dining options, and world-class attractions? Check out these recent hotel openings conveniently located near Sea-Tac Airport and the Link light rail, which connects Seattle Southside to downtown Seattle: The Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Airport just opened in April, which makes it the newest hotel around.

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Design a Unique Networking Experience with Your Event Mobile App

Eventtia

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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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webMOBI

Event Industry News

Uplift your event with webMOBI new generation AI-powered all-in-one event management software. webMOBI is the world’s leading all-in-one event management software with an attendee CRM. We offer event apps, website, registration, live polls, survey, lead generation services & attendee engagement. Our cutting-edge software is trusted by 100 brands worldwide for corporate events, conferences, trade shows, internal/external meetings & more.