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DECEMBER 27, 2018

This is a guest post by Joshua Zerkel, Head of Global Community at Asana and Certified Professional Organizer. It’s hard to intimidate an experienced events expert. But even for the savviest of event professionals, a 29-event tour across 8 cities in just 2 months will do the trick. As Head of Global Community at Asana, […]. The post How the Asana Events Team Stays Focused While Managing 29+ Events appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 27, 2018

In contrast to previous years, most event technology won’t be that shiny or new in 2019. Instead, explained Marco Giberti.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Five Convene editors looked back over 2018, asking this question: What’s one meeting trend we’ll be keeping an eye on in 2019? Big Data Is Facing a Reckoning. Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief. We’ve written a lot about the importance and benefits of event hosts capturing data about their participants — from their registration details to their whereabouts as they experience a conference or convention — and then making informed business decisions based on those insights.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 27, 2018

In Orlando and Central Florida, a number of significant event and meeting venues opened this year. Here's our picks for.

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EventBank Insights

DECEMBER 27, 2018

[link] Managing your members isn't like managing your Leads or customers. These are people who trust in your organization to provide them your value in the most personable way possible. Regardless of your size, a member feels like they belong to your organization, rather than just patronizing it. And face it, you've gone digital or you're about to go digital, so you'll need membership management software.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 27, 2018

When it comes to ensuring you have quality temporary Wi-Fi for your conference, how do you know what to look for? When you check with the venue and they say “it’s all okay, we have Wi-Fi…” do you leave it at that? Fli-Fi shares its top tips on what to consider when planning connectivity for your conference. We will help you understand the functionality to look for and enable you. to head out on the path to getting connectivity right, and maybe even gain some useful insight that you didn’t

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2018

“’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse”—except for Mickey and Minnie! They and all their Disney pals have been up to a whole bunch in 2018, including celebrating Mickey Mouse’s milestone 90 th birthday. The entire cast of characters has a busy 2019 to look forward to. Here’s a roundup of the latest meeting developments at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Looking to spice up your internal company meetings? See how companies are using charities, push-ups, basketball, fines and awards to make their meetings more fun and productive. Creative staff meetings can make all the difference for leaders and attendees alike. This type of meeting might happen on a regular or as-need basis. They exclusively serve as a time for company staff to get together and pitch, brainstorm, or check in on certain pertinent developments within the organization.

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Hubilo Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Constantly coming up with new features and updates in existing system improves the adaptability to what clients require. Event Technology has been continually evolving and we at Hubilo always come up with new features to make our product more user-friendly. Let’s discuss our recent feature — Overall Analytics for event organizers. . For event organizers, event analytics serves the best purpose of organizing the entire event.

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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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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Celebrated pop-punk triple-header Slam Dunk has outgrown its home in the south, at Hatfield Forum, and goes greenfield for the first time this May Bank Holiday weekend. “The university licence was for 9,999 and we couldn’t physically fit more people in there,” founder/organiser Ben Ray tells Event Industry News. “Thankfully we were able to find a new site locally at Hatfield Park.”.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

DECEMBER 27, 2018

There are names for everything. Often, there are more names than necessary for one thing. When it comes to job titles, it can be hard to figure out what each means. In the world of event planning, that’s incredibly true. There are many names for event planners. Event planning fits under different titles, some of which you would expect and some you might not.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 27, 2018

When it comes to ensuring you have quality temporary Wi-Fi for your conference, how do you know what to look for? When you check with the venue and they say “it’s all okay, we have Wi-Fi…” do you leave it at that? Fli-Fi shares its top tips on what to consider when planning connectivity for your conference. We will help you understand the functionality to look for and enable you. to head out on the path to getting connectivity right, and maybe even gain some useful insight that you didn’t

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 27, 2018

The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event is adding an education component to its show in Melbourne, Australia. (Peshkov/Adobe Stock). When buyers arrive in Melbourne, Australia, for the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) on Feb. 18, they will be able to do more than explore prospective destinations and venues on the trade-show floor.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Celebrated pop-punk triple-header Slam Dunk has outgrown its home in the south, at Hatfield Forum, and goes greenfield for the first time this May Bank Holiday weekend. “The university licence was for 9,999 and we couldn’t physically fit more people in there,” founder/organiser Ben Ray tells Event Industry News. “Thankfully we were able to find a new site locally at Hatfield Park.”.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Sherrif Karamat, CAE. PCMA is on a quest to create the best roadmap for supporting business events organizers in this time of disruption both within our industry and all around it. We are passionate about this work because we know that face-to-face meetings are catalysts for economic and social progress. We talk about this a lot and I know you believe this, too: The best events, the ones that inspire and transform, are key drivers for business results and they improve our world.

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All Seated

DECEMBER 27, 2018

As 2018 comes to a close, we wanted to reflect back on our top blog posts and highlights from the year. We will see you in 2019 with even more education, content, and information to assist you in growing your businesses while planning seamless, successful events! Bently Reserve VR Spotlight – We loved learning about the Bently Reserve’s experience with using AllSeated VR and how it has assisted their clients in their planning while also growing their business!

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Providence Journal. HASCON, the comic-con style event sponsored by Hasbro Inc., has postponed its 2019 event, according to a notice posted on the event website. ( Providence Journal ). Read More.

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G2Planet

DECEMBER 27, 2018

It used to be you could count on spreading your influence at an event with four walls. Today, social media walls, real-time Twitter updates, and cross-platform image and video sharing expand the impact and experience of events far beyond the walls of the hotel ballroom or convention center.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Fast Company. From seats that clean themselves, to rockets, to saddles to make you travel standing up, there have been some decent and some disastrous ideas in air travel this year. ( Fast Company ). Read More.

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GEVME

DECEMBER 27, 2018

RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification. It is a wireless digital data management system. In simple terms, these are special chips that are embedded in name badges or wristbands to enable attendees to track and simplify numerous onsite interactions during an event. . RFID attendee tracking systems make use of RFID technology to store useful information at various types of events, such as the following: trade shows. conferences. corporate events. other large-scale gatherings.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 27, 2018

The New York Times. Wise to the popularity of zeigesty gatherings like Coachella and Burning Man, hotels are staging their own music festivals and live events to lure social-media-savvy travelers. ( The New York Times ). Read More.

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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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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

What does it mean to be a part of the events industry in 2019? Well for starters, don’t blink. Meetings are growing and evolving rapidly, and each is an experiment in applying new methods to find a perfect formula. Easier said than done in a science that has zero constants. To succeed, you have to be dynamic, you have to be flexible, and, above all, you have to be in tune with attendee desires.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 27, 2018

forbes.com. There were dozens of landmark hotel openings across the U.S. this past year, and 2019 looks to be even more active, with unique properties launching throughout the country. ( Forbes ). Read More.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2018

As President Donald Trump and Congress debate whether to include millions of dollars for a border wall in a spending bill to reopen government, event professionals are left wondering how a partial shutdown will affect their plans. Although this is the third shutdown this year, many predict it could extend into 2019 and no one is sure exactly what unintended consequences could affect daily life.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Event Marketer. Following several heavy tech years in experiential marketing, 2018 served up a rich design story for live events. ( Event Marketer ). Read More.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 27, 2018

inc.com. Empathy research reveals that truly successful leaders ‘shine’ in interpersonal relationships. ( Inc. ). Read More.

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DECEMBER 27, 2018

Health-care providers have high standards for the meetings they attend, according to a recent report by American Express Meetings & Events. (Erickson Stock/Adobe Stock). What’s most important to physicians when they consider whether or not to attend a medical meeting? In November, American Express Meetings & Events published research based on interviews with 12 physicians who practice in specialties across North America and Europe.

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