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The Hidden Costs Of Using The Wrong Event Technology (Or None At All)

Attendease

No one in the event world likes to change their event technology. When you’re used to doing things a certain way, the thought of trying something different can be scary – even if what you’re currently doing isn’t really working for you. We’ve talked to a lot of corporate event planners who’ve gotten stuck using clunky, outdated software. We’ve also talked to corporate event planners who are still using spreadsheets to project manage and keep track of their event analytics (if you’re making the

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The Return of Smart Badges

EventMB

Skift Take: Wearables and smart badging technology are coming back. New solutions have the potential to support a seamless attendee experience while providing organizers with valuable data.

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Advocacy Events: 5 Best Practices for Generating Support

Attendease

With corporate social responsibility on the rise, one of the ways your business can help spread the word and generate support for your nonprofit partner is through events , specifically advocacy events. By partnering with a nonprofit or another type of mission-driven organization, you’re dedicating yourself to helping them succeed. Advocacy events are important for nonprofits because they help to spread awareness of the nonprofit’s mission and bring the community together around it.

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Streamlined Commissions Save Valuable Time for Labor-Strapped Event Market

EventMB

Skift Take: As the booming event industry struggles with labor shortages, new commission automation technology is arriving just in time for savvy planners to make more money with less work.

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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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Smart Speakers: Best of the Stage 2023 Voting Now Open

Smart Meetings

Vote for the Industry’s Most Engaging Speakers Our Smart Speakers: Best of the Stage 2023 award is based on the actual experiences of Smart Meetings magazine readers at venues and destinations around the world. This is your chance to recognize the keynote presenters who partner with you to elevate the meetings experience based on a variety of attributes such as engagement, humor, originality, empathy and effectiveness.

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emc3 appoints Natalie Walker as their Strategy Director

Prestige Events Magazine

Global events agency, emc3, has appointed a new Strategy Director, Natalie Walker. The news comes after the agency has been focused on growing its strategic experience design offering, with a comprehensive suite of workshops covering everything from team alignment to goal-setting, and in-depth research and analysis in several critical areas, such as audience behaviour, AI and emerging technology and sustainable event delivery.

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The Meetings Show partners with Meeting Needs

Event Industry News

The Meetings Show, the UK’s leading event which brings together the world’s meetings and events community, has announced Meeting Needs as its chosen charity partner for 2023. The partnership builds on the long-standing relationship between The Meetings Show’s parent company Northstar Travel Group and the event industry charity through the annual M&IT Awards.

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mia warns of the impact of further rail strikes

Prestige Events Magazine

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) is disappointed to learn that further industrial action is being planned as the train drivers’ union rejects the latest pay offer. With four new dates – 12, 13 and 31 May alongside 3 June – being announced, the mia has warned of the devastating impact the previous strikes have had on the business meetings and events sector.

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mia warns of the impact of further rail strikes

Event Industry News

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) is disappointed to learn that further industrial action is being planned as the train drivers’ union rejects the latest offer.

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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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Royal Society of Chemistry at Burlington House welcomes new Head Chef

Prestige Events Magazine

The Royal Society of Chemistry at Burlington House has appointed Josh Lindeberg as Head Chef. Josh joins the venue’s in-house Houston & Hawkes team of culinary experts with a mission to create innovative, sustainable and memorable catering for corporate and private events that matches the venue’s vibrancy. Coming from a corporate catering role within the Houston & Hawkes portfolio at investment management company Rathbones, Josh is well-versed in high-end fine dining experiences and the

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BE THE SPIRIT event debuts in Liverpool

Event Industry News

The inaugural BE THE SPIRIT event series launches in Liverpool next month with the very best in immersive event entertainment meeting an experience with a difference and with a heart. The event, the first of its kind in the UK, takes place at St George’s Hall, and will be completely inclusive and alcohol free.

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deciding your event style

SevenEvents

there are many corporate event styles, each with different objectives. when referring to a corporate event many will think of a boardroom conference styled event. your event type will usually be taken from a decision of what the goals and objectives are for the business and the event. for example, is it to celebrate achievements therefore you might include a gala dinner evening or awards. is it to team build which then might change to incorporate activities and a chance for attendees to network.

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AOK Events voted a great place to work for the second time

Event Industry News

AOK Events, a leading event management company in the UK, is delighted to announce that it has been voted as one of the best workplaces in the country by Great Place To Work UK for the second time.

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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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National Restaurant Association Show Set to Welcome Attendees from Around the Globe

Exhibitor Magazine

CHICAGO � The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show� promises to remain the global hub for the foodservice industry as it prep.

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UFI announces winners of Next Generation Leadership Grant 2023

Event Industry News

UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has named the recipients of this year’s UFI Next Generation Leadership (NGL) Grant. The 2023 winners were selected from an overwhelming number of diverse entries by an international jury of exhibition industry leaders that was chaired by UFI President, Michael Duck.

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Crisis Management: How to Be a Success Story vs. An Example of What Not to Do

The Castle Group

No one likes thinking about worst-case scenarios, but in today’s world, businesses and organizations have no choice – particularly considering the implications that one adverse event can have on the company and its reputation. Taking the time to think through how to manage and best communicate during critical incidents and sensitive situations helps expedite response time and minimize risk and disruption to day-to-day operations.

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Meetingselect appoints Jeroen de Hooge as Program Director Global Events

Event Industry News

Meetingselect, the world’s leading meeting management platform and venue marketplace for meetings, events, group bookings, and workspaces, announces the appointment of Jeroen de Hooge as Program Director Global Events. Jeroen brings more than 17 years of experience in events, strategy, and project management to his role with Meetingselect’s global team.

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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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Learning Outcomes vs Objectives: Why Both Matter to Associations

CadmiumCD

Continuing education helps association members stay on top of emerging trends and gain a competitive edge amid changing workplaces. By providing learning opportunities, associations can remind their members of the need for lifelong learning and enhance engagement with association programs. A robust learning strategy helps associations recruit new members, retain current members, and educate all members.

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Skiddle launches ‘Destination Ibiza’ marketing campaign for 2023

Skiddle

The recent Bank Holiday weekend marked the official opening of the Ibiza season in 2023 with many of the White Isles’ most infamous clubbing hotspots opening their doors once more following the winter break. Promoters, club owners and hoteliers based on the island are predicting one of the longest and most profitable seasons in its history this year, following a bumper year in 2022 which saw music tourism return for the first time post-pandemic, attracting more than 3 million tourists.

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The Business of Events confirms ICC Wales as key partner 

Prestige Events Magazine

The Business of Events has confirmed ICC Wales as its latest official partner for its 2023 programme. The South Wales-based venue is the first major partner to be announced, with more to follow in the coming weeks. ICC Wales opened in September 2019 and has established itself as a major player on the UK event scene, having hosted several high-profile events including International Golf Travel Market, the Independent Schools Bursars’ Association annual conference and the 2023 BetVictor Welsh Open

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Bristol increases conference and event capacity with major venue expansions and developments

Event Industry News

The Bristol area is set to significantly increase its capacity for large scale conferences, exhibitions and events following the announcement of three major developments in the city, with phased competitions between 2023 and 2026.

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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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Mark Willison and Rob Warfield Chosen to Lead Government Sales for Nanolumens

Exhibitor Magazine

ATLANTA, GA � Nanolumens, world-class innovators of visionary dvLED solutions, has appointed Mark Willison and Rob Warfield to Regional and Governme.

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CS+TSE Goes Coastal at Opening Night Party

Special Events

Catersource + The Special Event's "Coastal Fiesta Block Party" embraces taste of Florida

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The Art of Food Styling: How to Make Your Event Food Look Instagrammable

Caterease

The post The Art of Food Styling: How to Make Your Event Food Look Instagrammable appeared first on Caterease.

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CS+TSE Goes Coastal at Opening Night Party

Special Events

Catersource + The Special Event's "Coastal Fiesta Block Party" embraces taste of Florida

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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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Something for everyone at IMEX in Frankfurt

MPI

“How do we do a better job of including everybody in our events, no matter what their need might be?

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How Are We Different To Uni?

Event Academy

The post How Are We Different To Uni? appeared first on Event Academy.

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How Is Bleisure Travel Transforming The Hospitality Industry?

All Seated

The pandemic and work-from-home trends have led to a surge in mixing business with leisure travel. No longer a trend just for millennials, the hospitality industry can capture additional room nights and ancillary revenue by catering to the needs of this sizable segment. From the digital strategist launching a campaign while beachside to the manager checking emails at an alfresco café, the pandemic and its rise in working from home have blurred the lines between private and professional lives and