Velvet Chainsaw
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Credit: iStock Event organizers are feeling the pinch as industry suppliers, venues and transportation companies rebound from the pandemic. Travel costs are rising due to strong demand (led by the leisure sector). Following are considerations gathered from industry media, meetings market surveys and anecdotal reports from Velvet Chainsaw Consulting clients.
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FEBRUARY 27, 2023
When you have to postpone your event, communicating with your attendees in a clear and reassuring way is vital. Being honest from the outset helps you manage expectations and lays the groundwork for rearranging your event. Email is one of the most effective and efficient ways to reach large numbers of people.
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Attendease
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Higher education events (including classes as an event type) come in all shapes and sizes, from public to private; virtual, to in-person or hybrid; large or small…the list goes on. And while the process to plan an event or a class may be similar, the needs of each may greatly differ, making a flexible event management software for universities and other higher education organizations a must for those with a large portfolio of events and classes.
EventMB
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Skift Take: Pollution, morality, cultural genocide — Destination Canada’s partnership with TED featured authentic presentations on uncomfortable topics. They spurred vulnerable conversations among guests. Openness was on tap, with no room for PR spin.
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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.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
As Greta once said, “You are never too small to make a difference.” We are pleased to bring you this fourth edition of the Sustainable Events Buyer’s Guide which looks at the latest innovations, tools, tactics and talent helping to make our industry more sustainable.
Event Pro Update brings together the best content for event, conference, and meeting planning professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Ahead of its May trade show, taking place 23 – 25 May, the IMEX Group has published its first ever externally-verified Sustainability Report for IMEX Frankfurt. The IMEX Group has tracked and published the environmental performance of its American show, IMEX America, since 2012 but today’s report represents a significant achievement for its German counterpart.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Have the rules for business networking changed post-Covid? Jacqueline Whitmore As the frequency of business events continues to expand, many meeting professionals may find themselves in an uncertain social limbo navigating what is now acceptable to do at a cocktail party. To handshake, or not to handshake? How soon is too soon to reach out after an event ends?
Socio Events
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
In 2023, continuous audience engagement is a major priority for modern event planners. Crafting a personalized attendee journey with multiple points of engagement on every event stage is essential to creating an immersive, memorable event experience. Attendees who start interacting early and continue to do so during the event are more likely to participate in different activities, ask questions, actively connect with other professionals, and, later on, advocate for your events and community thro
Event Marketer
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
EYE CAR E by SYLVANIA experts replaced participating cars’ headlight bulbs and guided attendees through the DIY process. Car headlights illuminate roads at night or in bad weather, but if they become dim or foggy, it can create a safety issue. So just like eyes get routine health checkups, headlights need regular maintenance to preserve visibility. Automotive lighting brand SYLVANIA ran with this analogy to educate drivers by launching an “eye exam” pop-up experience one evening in January for c
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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
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Kim Merkin joins leading exhibit agency to elevate client management and drive growth of key accounts 3D Exhibits is thrilled to announce the hire of well-known industry veteran Kim Merkin as Vice President, Strategic Accounts. Merkin joins the 3D team after 20 years at Czarnowski.
Event Marketer
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
More than 115,000 people touched down in Las Vegas for CES 2023, Jan. 5-8, the show’s official full return to in-person since 2019 following last year’s near cancellation due to the COVID-19 Omicron variant. A healthy population of exhibitors touched down, too. This year’s show featured over 3,200 exhibitors and nearly 2.2 million net square feet of exhibits—70 percent larger than CES 2022.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
TicketsCandy, the most business-friendly event ticketing service, has today announced the launch of its service in three key global markets: United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. TicketsCandy is a business-first platform, offering free services to businesses to use and a low-cost fee to consumers, making it a win-win situation for event goers and hosts everywhere.
Exhibitor Magazine
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) announces the second annual NIVA conference taking place July 10 - 12, 2023, in Washington, D.C. As.
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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 Marketer
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
More than 115,000 people touched down in Las Vegas for CES 2023, Jan. 5-8, the show’s official full return to in-person since 2019 following last year’s near cancellation due to the COVID-19 Omicron variant. A healthy population of exhibitors touched down, too. This year’s show featured over 3,200 exhibitors and nearly 2.2 million net square feet of exhibits—70 percent larger than CES 2022.
SevenEvents
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
canvas studios, situated between busy shoreditch high street and curtain road, is part of the blank canvas portfolio. newly refurbished, this blank canvas space is spread across five adjoining spaces, has a total floor space of more than 3,000 sq ft, and has been designed to be as flexible as possible. the full capacity is 1000 pax but the spaces can also be hired individually. the five halls feature concrete floors, white-washed walls, high ceilings, and large windows throughout to give you bag
Exhibitor Magazine
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
NEW ORLEANS � The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center (NOENMCC) partnered with local nonprofit ARC of Greater New Orleans to pi.
Management Events
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Blockchain is the underlying technology of Web3 and can fundamentally change how an organization manages identity, data, brand, copyrights, and digital assets. Businesses must understand the latest consumer behavior and culture to implement blockchain successfully. Jakob Hansen, CEO of the Nordic Blockchain Association (NBA), walks us through the recent developments of blockchain technology, its role in enhancing security and trust, new innovations to expect in the next few years, and more.
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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!
Skiddle
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
What is a hybrid event? It’s an event that combines the digital with the physical. So, the live panel discussion you watched online last week? That’s a hybrid event. They’re not just panel events. Any time you watch a Boiler Room set on YouTube, you’re watching a hybrid event. Why organise one? In the most simple terms? More attendees and a broader reach.
Exhibitor Magazine
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
RIMINI - Just a few months after signing of the MOU, ITALIAN EXHIBITION GROUP (IEG) has made a definitive landing in Singapore with its own company 'I.
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FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Who needs luck on March 17? St. Patrick’s Day events are sure bets for anyone hosting events. Whether you’re hosting a pub crawl or a Guinness appreciation brunch, a river-dying watch party or an Irish trivia night, your St. Patrick’s Day events are big business. (Unsurprisingly, St. Patrick’s Day is the most popular drinking holiday.
Caterease
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
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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.
Lumi Global
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
As the organizer of an annual general meeting (AGM), you must ensure that the event is productive, efficient, and engaging for all attendees. This can be challenging, especially if you're dealing with a mix of in-person and virtual participants or if you have a lot of ground to cover on the agenda. Below are some strategies for maximizing productivity and engagement at your next AGM.
Planner WIre
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Would you pay $96 a day for a simple HDMI cable? That is a typical charge made by in-house AV at venues and hotels for the daily rental of a $7 cable. Outrageous? Yes, very! One of the many problems is that those costs are deemed acceptable – especially when compared to the overall budget for an event, meeting or conference, that can run in to 5 or 6 figures.
Special Events
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Rihanna’s stage design shone brightly in this year’s Halftime Show
Conferences that Work
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Philosophers and scientists have long defined cognition as something done by a single mind. But in January 2023, twenty-eight scientists published a letter to the editor of Cognitive Science that challenges this view of cognition. Rather, they say, “ interaction co-constitutes cognition as a process involving interacting minds. In other words, they believe that interaction is at the heart of cognition.
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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.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
InvitePeople is your end-to-end solution for any type of event. In-person, virtual, or hybrid, start with a single event and expand your license when you’re ready to scale up. We can assist you with all aspects of event planning for any occasion.
Event Marketer
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Event Marketer’s all-new monthly Industry Pulse Survey fielded responses from the experiential marketing community in February on the “State of Work.” While it hasn’t been an easy few years, event marketers are optimistic about their jobs in this industry, with 90% of respondents reporting they love their job. They’re also still enjoying flexible work environments as 54% are still working remotely.
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