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CES Gets Meetings Industry Going for 2023

EventMB

Skift Take: With attendee and exhibitor numbers getting closer to pre-Covid figures, the entire meetings industry is hopeful for a strong CES that sets the tone for the rest of 2023. — Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Danielle and Keith’s Sweet Rustic Wedding At The Bradford Barn

EventSource

Between the rich hues and down-home vibe of their venue, Danielle and Keith’s wedding will have you long for the cozy days of fall. Everything about their big day at The Bradford Barn is intimate and personal and goes to show that close friends and family, amazing food, and a laidback vibe goes a long way when creating the perfect day. Beautifully captured by the lens of Hipnotik Photography , you’ll definitely want to check out this gorgeous gallery.

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Resources for Planning Intentionally

Smart Meetings

Where we spend our event budget matters, but meeting professionals already have full-time jobs. Who has time to scour a city looking for locally made products and services from minority-owned communities? That is where Laura Clise, founder and CEO of Seattle-based Intentionalist , steps in. The executive worked with companies on everything from corporate social responsibility to external communications and was at a conference in Atlanta when she realized that the meeting professional’s role requ

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Why and How to Create Event Sponsorship Levels

Eventbrite UK

Before you start contacting your sponsors, you'll want to consider parting ways with a longstanding tradition: tiered sponsorship levels.

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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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Four Brands Weigh in on What it Really Means to ‘Add Value’ to Events

Event Marketer

For its 2022 Upfront, TelevisaUnivision enlisted Hispanic artists and vendors that lent authenticity to its positioning as the go-to network for Spanish-language content. Marketers from Intel, TelevisaUnivision, Subaru and Campari share insights on what post-pandemic audiences actually want, how they’re delivering—and how to measure it all. The evidence that audiences are more judicious than ever about which events they’re willing to commit their time to in a post-pandemic world is overwhelming.

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AEO appoints Oliver Stemp as Marketing Executive

Event Industry News

The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Oliver Stemp to its marketing department. Stemp joins as marketing executive, supporting the team on its event and working group campaigns, websites, data management, analytics and more. With a background in marketing and graphic design, Stemp joins from the Buckinghamshire Building Society, […].

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From Staffing to Shipping, Event Leaders Share Their Perspectives on Recent Industry Pain Points

Event Marketer

Event marketers are between a rock and a hard place—perhaps, marble and cement. As the world grapples with inflation, supply chain shortages, shipping delays and staffing issues—not to mention, fears of a recession—in-person events are thriving again. Some say it’s a renaissance for the brand experience. While positive for the industry, the increase in events this year is causing a strain on resources and the people behind the scenes.

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York Conferences: Truly historic to unique state of the art venues

Event Industry News

With a dedicated team with over 50 years experience, York Conferences can take your event from concept to completion. With truly historic to unique state of the art venues, we have a great variety of venues in York. We manage and co-ordinate events situated both at our lakeside campus or city centre locations and we […].

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the moment is now

SevenEvents

the moment of scheduling your business event is now as one of the most important parts of event planning is sending out the invitation early enough for attendees to save the date and RSVP. this is not always easy, since it is not the same to send an invitation via email to all the employees of a company than to organize a colloquium open to the public. that is to say: the anticipation with which the invitation and reminders must be sent depends on the type of event. how to ensure the highest pos

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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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Walls.io

Event Industry News

Walls.io is an all-in-one social wall solution that allows you to collect, curate, and display user-generated content in a unified feed. A social wall is an engagement tool that allows you to collect content posted by attendees and speakers using your event’s hashtag. If your event is private, a social wall will help you connect […].

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Skyline Exhibits Acquires its Authorized Dealer, Skyline New York

Exhibitor Magazine

EAGAN, MINN. and#8208; Skyline Exhibits, a trade show exhibit company, today announced the acquisition of its authorized dealer, Skyline New York. Th.

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INCON expands to include ICOM Group

Event Industry News

INCON the partnership of the world’s leading conference organisers and association management companies is expanding with the inclusion of ICOM Group. ICOM is a leading international Events Management Company with offices in Egypt, UAE, Bahrain and Germany. ICOM’s vision is to serve commercial, professional and medical communities worldwide by fostering connections and learning opportunities, as well […].

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Exclusive New Technology Summit Announced for 2023 NGA Show

Exhibitor Magazine

SHELTON, CT � The NGA Show � Feb. 26-28, 2023, in Las Vegas � will offer a brand-new education offering, THE TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT, offering grocery retai.

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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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New Heights: How to Level Up Your Event

Kennedy

Bigger isn’t always better – or is it? No matter the size of an event, the way we think about it will always be with equal grandiose. Whether that means a custom pub crawler, an onsite cigar roller, or a full-scale petting zoo, we are sure to include personal flare and elevated aspects to each experience. We just happen to know how to do it all at scale.

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Overland Park Convention Center Named 2023 Best Small Convention Center in North America

Exhibitor Magazine

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. � The Overland Park Convention Center has been named 2023 Best Small Convention Center in North America by EXHIBITOR Magazine, a.

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UN-Conference: Non-traditional Ways to Meet

Kennedy

The Way We Meet It goes without saying that Covid forever changed the meeting industry. Changes in consumer behavior, the rise of digital experiences and the acceptance of new technology shaped the event industry over the last 3 years. Here at Fifth Street, we understand the need to adapt quickly within the industry and provide seamless transitions into new ways of meeting.

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New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Installed at the Convention Center to Support Greener Hospitality Industry in New Orleans

Exhibitor Magazine

NEW ORLEANS � The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center recently installed two new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, each equipped to.

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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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Life In The Fast Lane: Favorite Moments at COTA

Kennedy

Zoom Zoom. Experience the excitement firsthand of this world-class course, just 25 minutes from the heart of downtown Austin. The Circuit of the America’s: Home to the most exciting events in the country. Stand out from the crowd, while being a part of it. Choose how to spend your day at the races. COTA offers private venues to enjoy catering and lounging - grab a bite or cool off in the shade while watching the race on TVs.

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Public Affairs Definition from the Inside: An Interview with Taylor Connolly

The Castle Group

A public affairs strategy is a smart approach when a business or organization seeks to influence public policy that impacts its business objectives; build a diverse coalition of support for an initiative; and establish relationships with industry influencers and community members. By combining community outreach, earned media, and thought leadership, your message—and therefore visibility, objectives, and network—can grow and become even more impactful.

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No, It’s Not A Restaurant: Dinners Designed to Surprise

Kennedy

Here at Fifth Street, pushing boundaries in every aspect is our goal. From the biggest touchpoints to the most minute details, we are constantly looking to deviate from the mundane. What better way to have a little fun than with your food? Here, elbows are allowed on the table: Announcement: Nice dinners and receptions don’t have to be boring! Conversation begins from the moment guests enter an establishment – so give them something to talk about and the dinner table will never be silent.

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Twitter Pixel guide

Skiddle

What is a Twitter Pixel? A Twitter Pixel is a piece of code that you can implement on your website to determine the results of ad campaigns, see what is and isn’t working and retarget customers to your products. In this article, we’ll show you how to set up the pixel and look at the benefits it has for promoters. . How can it help promoters?

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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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Shaken Not Stirred: Shaking Up Teambuilding

Kennedy

Gone are the days of boring teambuilding activities that everyone, yes everyone, dreads. Here we are counting down our top 5 favorite team building activities that fall outside the norm (and won’t have attendees running for the hills). Goat Yoga. Yes, you can do a downward dog, but can you do it with a goat climbing on your back? Enjoy a good stretch and a good laugh with this unique and active activity.

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Welcome To Skiddle – Celebrating new signings in 2022

Skiddle

The beginning of a new year marks fresh opportunities, new ideas and a chance to improve upon the work done in the previous year. Our Business Development Team have continued their incredible work through December, rolling out the metaphorical red carpet to welcome a wealth of fantastic new clients. The latest additions to the Skiddle fold represent just how far our reach spans, with the team securing exclusive deals with some of the UK’s best-loved venues, inclusive festivals and long-sta

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ExtraSpace

Kennedy

Barton Creek Resort and Star Hill Ranch functioned as the perfect backdrops for ExtraSpace’s meeting of the minds. From (mechanical) bull-riding to learning how to lasso, this company offsite dove into the rich culture Austin has to offer, with breathtaking views to compliment it. Want to connect with the Fifth Street DMC team for your next event? Get in touch and let’s get the party started.

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Award winning experiential communications agency Brands at Work has appointed Luke Thomas as Creative Director

Event Industry News

Luke joins from DRPG where he was Creative Director, leading the development of creative ideas and design solutions for brands in the tech, finance, pharma, and communications industries. Kick starting his career in the industry as an Events Producer, Luke worked primarily within automotive, pharmaceuticals and F&B sectors, bringing their brands to life through different […].

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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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ALFA

Kennedy

Over the course of 3 days, ALFA joined us for teambuilding, celebrating and more. Group activities such as goat yoga and armadillo racing brought together the company for their fun-filled retreat. With 3 receptions dinners, a visit to Litton House and a wig station to end it with a bang, ALFA employees got a diverse taste of the live music capital of the world and were left feeling inspired and excited.

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