Fri.Mar 03, 2023

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Breaking Barriers and Paving the Way

EventMB

Skift Take: Julie Coker, CEO and President of the San Diego Tourism Authority, discusses community; mentorship; destination boycotts; and diversity, equity and inclusion.

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The Event Planning Gene

Smart Meetings

Switching careers to discover your passion There is a near endless list of jobs in the world but some people were just born for events and hospitality. While others discover this as children or adolescents and take it all the way through college and, land into the world of events and hospitality, others work in other industries for a while to later find out that it was about hospitality all along.

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Tag Digital: New Model Marketing & the benefits of an integrated approach

Event Industry News

Nicola Shaw, head of growth at Tag Digital, has been in/around digital marketing for most of her career. In this episode, having detailed Tag’s mission – how it works exclusively with organisers around the world helping to grow their events – with host James Dickson putting the questions, Nicola looks at new model marketing.

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Smaller Cities Cater to All the Senses

Smart Meetings

How to stretch event budgets Meeting planners consider a lot of factors when crafting the perfect experience for their attendees. At the top of the list is location, location, location! When looking for that perfect spot to host an event, meeting planners may want to expand their search off the beaten path and explore beyond the usual suspects. The latest Smart Meetings webinar explored Virginia Beach, and was led by Sally Noona, director of convention sales and marketing for Virginia Beach CVB,

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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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What can event and strategy professionals learn from Mobile World Congress 2023?

Event Industry News

What can event and strategy professionals learn from Mobile World Congress 2023 (“MWC”)? Smyle Strategy Director Dax Callner spent three days at the MWC and shares his insights with us: If MWC 2023 has demonstrated anything, it is that European industry trade shows are back with a vengeance. Huge crowds. Huge exhibits.

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Elevate mentoring programme celebrates the start of its seventh year at The Hoxton, Holborn

Event Industry News

• 130 guests attended launch event• Elevate has supported almost 1500 event industry professionals since it began• Elevate team announces plans for tackling social mobility 1st March 2023 saw Elevate, the pioneering free mentorship programme that since its conception has supported and inspired hundreds of people within the events industry, host a packed event to […]

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Meeting Job Candidates Have Changed. Are You Prepared?

MeetingsNet

For the hiring wave of 2023, it’s taking longer to find the right meeting planning candidate—it’s not always a clear fit in today’s workplace environment. It’s been an intense few years for U.S. workplaces. Organizations faced pandemic-driven layoffs and most had to adapt to the necessity of remote collaboration. Then, as Covid vaccinations promised relief, the Great Resignation saw people leave their jobs in unprecedented numbers.

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mia hails successes of strong but challenging year

Event Industry News

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) celebrated key achievements of the past year at its AGM, which included delivering continued support, insight and guidance to members during a busy but challenging period.

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Golf Tournaments 101

Do Good Events

The sunshine on your face, the wind whipping by while riding a golf cart, and the comradery and men and women hit the links for a day of philanthropy and fun. It’s the perfect picture of the ideal golf tournament, right? Of course it is! However, we all know there are a lot of behind the scenes and pre-event logistics that make this picturesque event day happen.

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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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Vodafone and Glastonbury announce landmark new partnership

Event Industry News

Vodafone has today announced a landmark multi-year partnership with Glastonbury, the largest greenfield music and performing arts festival in the world. The deal adds a legendary name to Vodafone’s growing partnership portfolio.

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Balancing Different Volunteer Preferences on Association Boards of Directors

StraussCA

Coming out of the pandemic, I have noticed a divergence amongst Board members as to when they’re available to volunteer. Some opt to do all their volunteer work during office hours to preserve their personal time, while others don’t have flexibility in their schedule to volunteer during traditional work hours. It is essential to recognize and balance the different needs and availability of volunteers serving on the same Board of Directors.

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Venues of Excellence welcomes two exciting new venues

Prestige Events Magazine

IXL Events Centre & MTC Liverpool Following their “Fast Lane to Excellence” Annual Conference in January 2023 at the Silverstone Circuit, Venues of Excellence, the UK’s leading consortium for independent venues, has welcomed two exciting new venues into the family in February 2023. The multi-award winning IXL Events Centre, based in Southam, Warwickshire is certainly an excellent venue.

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Increasing Engagement and Participation at Your Annual General Meeting: Tips for Using Virtual Q&A Sessions

Lumi Global

It's important to come together and discuss important topics at your AGM; however, with large groups of people and complex agendas, it can be challenging to ensure that everyone has a chance to participate and ask questions. One way to facilitate communication and ensure that all voices are heard is by using virtual Q&A sessions.

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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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10 virtual event trends you need to know in 2023

Socio Events

With a fresh new year ahead, event planners around the world have a lot to look forward to in 2023. As the nearly $1 trillion event industry continues to rebound from the pandemic, event professionals are poised for a prosperous future. According to a report by Insight Partners, the event industry is going to double in size by 2028, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1% through the next five years.

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How Annual General Meetings Impact Investor Confidence and Shareholder Value

Lumi Global

As a leading provider of AGM solutions, Lumi Global recognizes the vital role that Annual General Meetings (AGMs) play in enhancing investor confidence and shareholder value.