EventMB
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Skift Take: Newly elected ICCA president Marta Gomes shares her ambitious plans for connecting ICCA's global membership. She seeks to inspire and drive forward a vibrant community of association meeting professionals. — Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.
MeetingsNet
DECEMBER 16, 2022
If the way you handle attendees’ information doesn’t meet the EU’s GDPR standards, it may not meet some U.S. state’s standards being enacted in 2023. It’s been about five years since the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, went into effect, putting strict rules in place for collecting, storing, and processing data on EU citizens.
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PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 16, 2022
In her Stanford d.school guide and book, Susie Wise offers a framework for belonging that rests on nine parts of a journey or community experience — from the first touchpoint, the invitation to join or participate, to an intentionally designed ending. (© 2022 by Rose Jaffe). Designer Susie Wise has taught for 15 years at the design school at Stanford University, where, among other things, she founded a lab that explores how design thinking can be applied to education.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Editor’s note: This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. Massive Hotel Aquarium Explodes at Meetings Hotel. The BBC reports that a massive hotel lobby aquarium has exploded in a Berlin Radisson Blu hotel. The lobby design feature was called the “Aqua Dom” and was claimed to be the largest free-standing cylindrical aquarium in the world.
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PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 16, 2022
The pandemic exacerbated our need for feeling connected with one another. And now that in-person events have resumed, organizers can reignite among participants the sense that a common purpose bonds them together. But that doesn’t always happen organically. For the December CMP Series and cover story, Convene editors asked experts across different fields how to intentionally design events that create a genuine sense of belonging.
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EventSource
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Whether you’re celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or Festivus, we can all agree that ’tis the season of joy, family and precious memories – whilst getting some well-deserved downtime to recharge for the upcoming new year. For those of you looking for some last minute catering options, Toronto’s top caterers are offering limited time special Holiday menus and packages to bring more delicious joy and cheer to share with your friends and family.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Gilbert Bolivar. Bolivar is director of food and beverage for Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort in Tampa Bay, Florida, where he will oversee the property’s five F&B options, as well as its banquet operations. Before joining Innisbrook, Bolivar was vice president of food and beverage operations in the senior living industry, where he led 19 properties in Virginia and Florida.
Eventbrite UK
DECEMBER 16, 2022
As an event creator, providing people with a great experience is an incredible feeling – add fundraising to the mix, and it’s better still. Knowing how to plan a charity dinner is a skill you’ll be glad you mastered, and the more your guests enjoy it, the more they’re likely to donate. A successful event […].
Oveit
DECEMBER 16, 2022
No more fractioned experiences. Get rid of ticket scalpers. Eliminate fraud. We’ve just released a new version of NFT tickets, the one that glues […]. The post Token-Gated Events are the future appeared first on Oveit.
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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
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 16, 2022
The O2, the world’s most popular music, leisure and entertainment venue, has today announced that it has achieved its ‘Greener Arena’ certification. The O2 is the first arena in England to achieve this accolade, in recognition of the venue’s sustainability practices and commitments. The ‘Greener Arena’ certification is awarded by AGF, a not-for-profit company, and sustainability expert, committed […].
The Planner's Lounge
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Welcome to our “Day in the Life” series! We feature wedding and event planners from around the world with many different levels of experience. If you would like to be featured, download our questionnaire here and email your responses and photos to info@plannerslounge.com. We are excited to Aude Grosbois a wedding planner from Lyon, France. Name: Aude Grosbois.
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Shepard Exposition Services, a full-service event production company, announced today that Executive Chairman Carl F. Mitchell has been awarded the Exhibition Services and Contractors Association (ESCA) Lifetime Achievement Award at the ESCA Winter Awards Celebration & Reception (WACR). The award recognizes individuals who are industry pioneers and leaders who have demonstrated extraordinary contributions over a […].
MeetingsNet
DECEMBER 16, 2022
A new report outlines several ways planners can package content before, during, and after a meeting to ensure that the learning sticks. According to a December white paper from event-production firm Encore, even if attendees test extremely well for content absorption while at a meeting, more than half of their learning is lost two days after the conference, and as much as 90 percent is lost after just one week.
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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.
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Johnnie Walker went live last week with a fully immersive, multi-sensory tasting experience inspired by the ‘depth of flavour’ of its Blue Label brand. The global activation, which is a public-ticketed programme and pilot launch, began at the Mandala Club, Singapore, and runs over 7 days under the guidance of London-based brand experience agency Chorus. […].
Skiddle
DECEMBER 16, 2022
The Night Time Industries Association announced their second Night Time Economy summit today. The industry event is scheduled to run over the 9th and 10th of February at London’s E1, and we’re proud to announce that Skiddle has been named as an official partner. We strongly believe the work that the NTIA carries out is crucial for the health of nightlife across the country, and we’re delighted to be supporting them as they bring the event to London following the success of the first
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 16, 2022
All ASM Global operated venues in the UK going forward for AGF Greener Arena certification Title partner OVO Energy committed to supporting the venue in further reducing the environmental impact of its world-class entertainment programme OVO Arena Wembley is the first ASM Global venue to undergo the certification, now recognised for its sustainability efforts via […].
Skiddle
DECEMBER 16, 2022
From social media to graphic design and paid media to content production, the Skiddle team is full of experts passionate about delivering the best results in their chosen field. Our Account Managers work with some of the biggest events, helping promoters to deliver memorable events to sizeable audiences. It’s safe to say the Skiddle team have a wealth of advice to offer when it comes to organising and promoting events.
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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!
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Written by Zoe Tidman for The Independent 16th December 2022. SOURCE Four people are fighting for their lives and four others were injured after a suspected crush at a concert in south London. Police have launched an urgent investigation into what happened at Brixton O2 Academy in south London after receiving reports a large number […].
Eventtia
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Event planning is a lucrative and evergreen career choice. The global event management market is estimated to be worth $6.36 billion and is projected to grow at a rate of 12.5% between 2021 and 2028, according to Grand View Research. With the rapid growth in the event industry, now is the time to get certified and propel your career. There are many great programs out there that can help you learn the ropes and advance your career in this exciting industry.
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 16, 2022
AGF (A Greener Festival) are delighted to have won The LIVE Green Award in recognition of their commitment and success in supporting events, festivals, tours, and venues around the world to improve their sustainability actions. The inaugural LIVE Awards ceremony and end of year party took place in London, on 13th December to recognise and […].
Special Events
DECEMBER 16, 2022
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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.
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Eventex has officially announced the ‘Top 100 Most Influential People in the Event Industry’ for 2022 and Encore (EMEA) is pleased to share that Fiona Robson, Vice President and Group Commercial Director, EMEA, has made the list. Encore, a global leader for event technology and production services, celebrated success with three team members featuring on the […].
Social Tables
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Email plays an important role in the success of any event. Whether it’s a casual happy hour or a hybrid seminar, event organizers can use their event invitation email to sell out their gathering. But how do you write an event invitation email that converts? Whether you’re working on your first campaign or your fiftieth, we’ve got some expert advice and ideas to spark your imagination.
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