Mon.Mar 13, 2023

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Supporting Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives: 7 Event Ideas for Businesses to Consider

Attendease

Corporate social responsibility, or CSR, is broadly defined as a company’s efforts to improve society in some way. These corporate efforts can be as small as implementing an environmentally friendly policy change or as large as managing a major event. Corporate social responsibility is not mandated in the U.S. Rather, it’s an extra effort to make the world a better place by benefiting the community as a whole.

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Las Vegas Convention Center Strike Averted

EventMB

Skift Take: The Culinary and Bartenders Unions and Sodexo Live!, the Las Vegas Convention Center food service provider, have agreed on a four-year contract, averting a looming strike.

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Athena Events Venue celebrates 18th birthday

Prestige Events Magazine

Athena, the Art Deco Grade II-listed events venue located in Leicester’s cultural quarter, is celebrating its 18 th birthday this year with a major event to mark 18 years of trading in the events space. Originally designed in 1936 by Robert Arthur Bullivant as an Odeon Cinema, the venue represented one of the largest, most extravagant buildings within the region seating over 3000 guests.

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Proposed Meadowlands Convention Center Poised to Boost New Jersey’s Draw

EventMB

Skift Take: $30 billion over 30 years — that is what a convention center in New Jersey’s Meadowlands will generate, according to the Meadowlands 2040 Foundation economic impact study.

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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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Strategies to Boost Your Event’s Digital Revenue

PCMA Convene

Josh Butler and Julie Ho talk about how to best monetize digital events during the Convening Leaders 2023 session, “Creative Strategies and Tactics to Maximize Digital Event Revenue.” (Screengrab) As your audience continues to expect accessibility and flexibility, digital events aren’t going to fade away any time soon. But with inflation and rising supply-chain costs, that likely means your bottom line is taking a big hit with the added expenses that come with it.

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First night at the EMMAs – a not-for-profit awards night to remember

Event Industry News

Last Thursday night on the 9th March, the first ever EMMAs awards were held to recognise and celebrate the amazing, innovative and stunning events that charities and their suppliers produce.

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Hospitality Workers’ Strike Averted at Las Vegas C.C.

MeetingsNet

Sodexo and Unite Here come to terms on F&B personnel’s wages and benefits just days before the largest post-Covid convention arrives in Las Vegas, and after picketing outside another large trade show. After working without a contract since September 1 and authorizing a strike on December 8, members of Culinary Local 226 and Bartenders Local 165 in Las Vegas came within just six hours of walking off the job at the Las Vegas Convention Center before securing a new contract with foodservice sup

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OMG Racing secures pole position with Evolution Dome at BSB 2023

Event Industry News

OMG Racing raced to victory in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship (BSB) last year, and is looking to retain the title in 2023, bringing Evolution Dome along for the ride.

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your next company retreat

SevenEvents

when it comes to incentive travel and company retreats, we really know our stuff. our experienced team of planners work with you to design a bespoke proposal based on your budget and requirements. You can find more information on how this works on our incentive travel page. here we’re covering off some of our favourite spots in the UK: get in on the action if it’s adrenaline you’re looking for, fort william has it all. known as the “outdoor capital of the uk”, fort william is one of the most env

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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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The Belfry aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030

Event Industry News

The Belfry Hotel & Resort, located in Warwickshire, is aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030, having saved 3 million kWh of energy combined across electricity and gas in 2022 when comparing its usage with 2019.

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Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Releases 2022 Visitor Profile Study

Exhibitor Magazine

LAS VEGAS - As Las Vegas welcomed nearly 39 million visitors in 2022, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) took notice of their vi.

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NTIA launch partnership with new nightlife safety app ‘Where You At’

Event Industry News

NTIA launch partnership with ‘Where You At’ (WYA), the new female-founded nightlife safety app which solves the problem of losing friends in busy venues. Combining the power of bluetooth technology and precise in-app mapping, the innovative app is currently being piloted across several venues in London and Nottingham.

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A2Z Events by Personify Completes 2023 Trade Show and Events Research Report

Exhibitor Magazine

Personify, Inc. ('Personify'), a technology partner helping associations, nonprofits and event professionals to bring people together and build revenu.

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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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Uncovering the impact of rising inflation on football clubs and fans

Event Industry News

The cost of living crisis and rising inflation has dominated headlines in the UK but how is it affecting football clubs and fans? In this webinar, The Athletic journalist Nancy Frostick explores how rising energy bills have affected football clubs in the EFL and whether fan habits have changed in the 2022-23 season.

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LVCVA Board of Directors Releases March Meeting Highlights

Exhibitor Magazine

LAS VEGAS - The following are highlights from today's Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) Board of Directors meeting. brbr 2022.

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First night at the EMMAs – a not-for-profit awards night to remember

Event Industry News

Last Thursday night on the 9th March, the first ever EMMAs awards were held to recognise and celebrate the amazing, innovative and stunning events that charities and their suppliers produce.

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Hot Events For Hot Days: Summer Fundraiser Ideas

Event Smart

It’s a beautiful, bright, and sunny day. Ideal for lemonade, barbeque, cookies, and other concession stands. And the perfect chance for fundraising. Concession stands are one of the most profitable summer fundraiser ideas you can do as an event planner.

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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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Conference Venue Spotlight – Pavilions of Harrogate

Event Industry News

Pavilions of Harrogate has secured a number of new high-end retail events as the Great Yorkshire Showground’s venues celebrate a hugely successful start to 2023. January and March are record months for the 14-room event space which is based on the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate.

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AON Holdings Chairman of Executive Board: Change is About Going from Intent to Action

Management Events

With over 33 years at AON Holdings in various positions before taking on the mantle of Chairman of the Executive Board, Marguerite Soeteman-Reijnen’s professional life is marked by many successes and recognition. We dive into her personal journey and learn about what drives her as a person, her values when it comes to leadership, and her passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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OMG Racing secures pole position with Evolution Dome at BSB 2023

Event Industry News

OMG Racing raced to victory in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship (BSB) last year, and is looking to retain the title in 2023, bringing Evolution Dome along for the ride.

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Angela Cretu, CEO of AVON: I Am An Engager, Not A Leader

Management Events

After over two decades at the world’s leading direct-selling beauty company, Angela Cretu’s evolution from junior sales manager to CEO of AVON is a fascinating one. We dive into her personal journey to learn about what leadership looks like to her and what beauty means. *This article is a recap of the In Conversation With session, Journey from Humble Beginnings to Sky’s the Limit with Angela Cretu, CEO of AVON.

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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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Conference Venue Spotlight – Pavilions of Harrogate

Event Industry News

Pavilions of Harrogate has secured a number of new high-end retail events as the Great Yorkshire Showground’s venues celebrate a hugely successful start to 2023. January and March are record months for the 14-room event space which is based on the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate.

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The Enchanted Wedding by MB Events

Canadian Special Events

When tasked with coordinating a wedding at the Maison Principale in Montreal, MB Events understood the importance of seamless collaboration among all suppliers to ensure a successful outcome. Despite the challenge of having only one day for set up, the team worked diligently to bring the Enchanted Wedding, A Dream Come True, to life. The event was a resounding success and was even nominated for the Best Wedding $250,000+ award at the 2022 Canadian Event Awards.

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The Belfry aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030

Event Industry News

The Belfry Hotel & Resort, located in Warwickshire, is aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030, having saved 3 million kWh of energy combined across electricity and gas in 2022 when comparing its usage with 2019.

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What is ChatGPT and how can it benefit your events?

Skiddle

Photo Credit: ChatGPT / Facebook.com What is ChatGPT? You’ve seen the screenshots, heard the discussions and maybe, even tried to use it yourself. Yeah, we’re talking about ChatGPT. It’s a language-processing tool created by AI and research company, OpenAI. Here’s how it works. The developers train the AI with websites, books, news articles and more.

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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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NTIA launch partnership with new nightlife safety app ‘Where You At’

Event Industry News

NTIA launch partnership with ‘Where You At’ (WYA), the new female-founded nightlife safety app which solves the problem of losing friends in busy venues. Combining the power of bluetooth technology and precise in-app mapping, the innovative app is currently being piloted across several venues in London and Nottingham.

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‘Office’ Life: Situational Leadership Lessons From Michael Scott

The Castle Group

Perhaps because I am now hurtling towards middle age (thinning hair, baby, recently moved to the suburbs) and have had many jobs in which professional development ranged from minimally prioritized to “don’t make us laugh,” I am more than happy to dive into the waters of leadership training any time it is offered (nerd alert!). One of the reasons I love working at Castle is the company’s focus on professional development and harnessing people’s skillsets to make them effective leaders.

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‘What the industry needs is support more specifically appropriate to its issues’ – Simon Richards, Finance Director of beam ahead of Chancellor’s Spring Budget Statement on Wednesday

Event Industry News

Ahead of the Chancellor’s Spring Budget Statement, Simon Richards, Finance Director of beam and Managing Director of Convenus said; “While beam fully supports the widespread call for an extension to energy cost support, what the industry also needs is support more specifically appropriate to its issues.