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How to Create a Workshop Plan: Your Essential Checklist

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Creating a workshop? Here’s how to turn your workshop plan into an experience that educates, motivates, and inspires attendees.

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Topgolf to Build $40 Million Facility in New Orleans

EventMB

Skift Take: A new entertainment district being created near the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center will include Topgolf as its entertainment anchor tenant.

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How to Measure Event ROI: Your 5-Step Guide & Template

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You put countless hours into your event — of course you want proof that your time has been well spent. Here’s how to measure your event ROI and tell whether the investment was worth it.

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Hubilo Acquires Badging Specialist Fielddrive

EventMB

Skift Take: On paper, this deal makes perfect sense. Hubilo is keen to move beyond virtual events and build a strong offering for in-person events. Fielddrive brings innovative badging and on-site solutions. Now the challenge is gaining market share.

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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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24 Event Website Examples to Inspire Your New Page Design

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You only have one chance to make a first impression. As 94% of first impressions are design-related, it’s important your website has a memorable look and feel to appeal to your target audience. It also needs to be user-friendly, accessible, and easy to navigate.

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How to Create an Event on Facebook, Plus 4 Brilliant Examples to Inspire You

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If you have an event to promote, you should be making the most of your social currency to spread the word and help you sell tickets. Facebook allows you to set up your own event fan page for free so you can reach out to the site’s two billion-plus members.

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The Role of Events in the Sustainable Management of Historic Buildings

Event Industry News

After several years in the hospitality industry with operations such as Trust House Forte, Best Western and Holiday Inn (culminating in the position of Hotel Manager), Zoë Turner joined Trinity House in 2006. Over the subsequent 13 years she has managed or assisted in the management of numerous events.

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9 Insider Tips for Building Your Events Community

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Event creators who sustain thriving communities often start from scratch. It’s a mixture of strategies, programming, dedication, and guts that make steady growth — and significant impact — possible. During Eventbrite’s RECONVENE Sessions event How I Built My Community From the Ground Up, three expert event organizers shared how they forged dedicated communities from scratch.

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5 Steps to Financial Success as a Meetings Business

MeetingsNet

Focus on your people and the fundamentals to keep business thriving in uncertain times. In today’s market, meeting-planning companies are asked to do more for their clients with less. The post-pandemic surge in meetings coupled with concerns around inflation and a labor shortage have all contributed to an environment where independent planners have to operate at their best but with fewer resources, including smaller budgets.

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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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Together, We Can Do Hard Things 

Smart Meetings

A special message in advance of Global Meetings Industry Day 2023 As we approach Global Meetings Industry Day 2023 on March 30, we’re going to talk a lot about the economic value of meetings. Facing renewed economic uncertainty, that’s an important message for any organization. But here’s another important message: Let’s advocate for the intrinsic value of meetings to connect and unite communities, beyond the immediate commercial aspect.

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Ariane and Sam’s Luxurious Wedding at The Pearle Hotel & Spa

EventSource

You’re going to swoon over Ariane and Sam’s luxurious wedding. The big day held at The Pearle Hotel & Spa was nothing short of awe-inspiring. Thanks to opulent florals and elegant details, along with their breathtaking views, the couple–with the help of their planner Events By Moi absolutely nailed tasteful glamour. The beautiful bride and her gorgeous bridesmaids were right on trend with their luxe looks.

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Meeting Planners Travel Report: Euro Travel Rebounds, JFK Terminal Tech-Savvy 6 Breaks Ground

Smart Meetings

European Travel Is Rebounding Says New Study The European Travel Commission (ETC) has released a new study that says European destinations are “on their way to recovering pre-pandemic tourist arrivals.” The report compared year-to-date data compared to 2019 and showed that about one in two reporting destinations have recovered more than 80% of their pre-pandemic foreign arrivals.

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20 Terrible Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Your Event Planning Contract

QC Event School

As an event planner, your contract is one of the most important documents in your business. As such, it’s not enough to just have a good idea… You need to have it legally protected! Writing a solid event planning contract helps ensure that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities, as well as what they can expect from the event itself.

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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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Why Meeting Planners Should Put Wellness First

Smart Meetings

Traveling for a conference is no longer an excuse to abandon your mental health and physical well-being goals. In fact, according to a trio of meeting professional experts, taking care of yourself is even more important when you are the one charged with caring for your attendees. But how? Smart Meetings chatted with Dave Stevens, director of field marketing and global events at data.world ; Rachel Riggs, general manager of environmental sustainability and well-being with Martiz Global Events ; a

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24 Event Website Examples to Inspire Your New Page Design

Eventbrite UK

Your event is live, and ticket sales are open. You’ve posted on social media, told everyone you know to like and share, and potential attendees are heading to your website. You only have one chance to make a first impression.

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20 Fresh Fundraising Event Ideas for Any Organization

Social Tables

Executing a high-earning fundraiser with an abundance of community support relies heavily on volunteers and sponsorships, as well as space and product donations. Successful fundraisers raise 4-5X the revenue they spent hosting the event and consistently sell out, year after year. It can be difficult to find fundraising event ideas that are both affordable for hosts and attractive to attendees, but we can help.

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15 Community Event Ideas to Help Create Positive Change

Eventbrite UK

Local events are a great way to bring communities closer together. Whether you want to raise funds for a worthy cause or bring about change in your area, a community event will help rally the masses.

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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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Agenda Unveiled: The 2023 Experiential Marketing Summit in Las Vegas

Event Marketer

Let’s Grow at the 2023 Experiential Marketing Summit, May 9-11, in Las Vegas. The Experiential Marketing Summit, May 9-11 at Caesars Palace Las Vegas, marks its 21 st year with a three-day agenda designed to educate creators of the brand experience on what they can do now to prepare for what’s next. From workshops offering deep dives, to provocative keynotes, to breakouts led by brand-side marketers, to peer-to-peer huddles, there are more than 50 opportunities to connect, learn and grow w

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24 Event Website Examples to Inspire Your New Page Design

Eventbrite UK

Your event is live, and ticket sales are open. You’ve posted on social media, told everyone you know to like and share, and potential attendees are heading to your website. You only have one chance to make a first impression.

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FIXR’s Event Industry Trends Report 2023

Event Industry News

FIXR surveyed over 2,000 event organisers and attendees globally to find out about their 2022 experiences and reflections, and predictions for 2023. Four significant trends emerged, alongside some interesting observations from organisers and attendees about themselves, the industry and each other.

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top 5 tips for successful event management

SevenEvents

start early time is always of the essence in event planning! so as soon as you receive the brief, you should start contacting venues and suppliers. the easiest way to do this is by using you and your team’s knowledge of the industry for recommendations and referrals. at seven events, we would then research the client to gather insights about their business. this enables us to understand what the client is looking for and hit the brief so that no time is wasted. regular contact this applie

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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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Natalia Limonova-Bonnel joins UFI as Research Coordinator

Event Industry News

UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has recently appointed Natalia Limonova-Bonnel as the association’s new Research Coordinator. As Research Coordinator, she is involved in supporting UFI’s research projects, carrying out studies directly or in collaboration with partner associations and industry partners.

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EXHIBITOR Announces beMatrix and Aluvision as Official Sponsors of the EuroShop Design Awards Stand Building Competition

Exhibitor Magazine

ROCHESTER MN andndash; EXHIBITOR magazine, an award-winning print and online magazine featuring best practices for trade show marketing, is excited to a.

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MEI announces 6th annual Hosts and Federations Summit, the largest to date

Event Industry News

Major Events International (MEI) has announced that its 2023 Hosts and Federations Summit, to be held at the Olympic Museum, Lausanne, Switzerland, will be the largest to date, expanding from one to four days, between the 12th and 15th of June, and with a full conference programme.

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20 Terrible Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Your Event Planning Contract

QC Event School

As an event planner, your contract is one of the most important documents in your business. As such, it’s not enough to just have a good idea… You need to have it legally protected! Writing a solid event planning contract helps ensure that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities, as well as what they can expect from the event itself.

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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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Stephen McIntosh appointed as Audience’s Client and Strategy Director

Event Industry News

Award-winning brand experience agency, Audience, has appointed Stephen McIntosh as their Client and Strategy Director, as its new client roster hits a huge 117% increase over the past 12 months. McIntosh will lead the agency’s Client Development across all creative mediums, reporting to managing director, Alexander Bright.

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The era of doing more with less: 5 ways to level up your 2023 events

Socio Events

If you feel like you’re doing a lot more with a lot less — you’re right. Event expectations remain higher than ever, but many event professionals grapple with limited staffing and budget resources. Knowing how event technology and a superb content strategy transforms event experiences, I like to view the glass as half full. There’s an upside (and opportunities) to the downside.

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AOK Events launches the “Make Unforgettable Happen Fund” to help create memorable experiences

Event Industry News

AOK Events, a leading event management company, is pleased to announce the launch of the “Make Unforgettable Happen Fund,” a new initiative designed to help people create unforgettable experiences and memories. The “Make Unforgettable Happen Fund” is a way for AOK Events to give back to our community and make special moments a reality.