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Top Trends in Experiential Events

EventMB

Skift Take: Designing events with precision, and taking risks, dominated conversations at the Experiential Marketing Summit in Las Vegas.

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3 biggest problems facing trade show organizers (and how to beat them)

Event Age by Swapcard

The trade show and exhibition industry breathed a collective sigh of relief when global trade show revenues forecasts for 2023 were announced - 87% of pre-pandemic earnings. (How’s that for a comeback? ?) That being said, the storm is far from over. An economic downturn has led to budget cuts, layoffs, and a whole lot of uncertainty. To help you weather the storm, we’ll be presenting the three main challenges you will be facing as a trade show organizer in 2023 and how you can beat them.

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National pet month: 5 Creative ways to incorporate animals into your events.

Expo Pass

May is National Pet Month! It’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate the special bond between humans and our furry friends (or include animals in your next event). Who doesn’t love getting the chance to cuddle with a puppy or scratch a goat behind the ears? Fun fact: spending time with animals can provide major health benefits such as lower blood pressure and reduced stress.

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Barbican to showcase sustainable spring makeover of conference facilities at IMEX 2023

Prestige Events Magazine

The Business Events team at London’s Barbican Centre will be showcasing the latest sustainable upgrades and refurbishment work to its Frobisher event spaces during IMEX 2023. With a high-profile line-up of client events scheduled over the coming months, the spring makeover is poised to offer an enhanced experience for attendees. The Frobisher event spaces boast contemporary designs, with a clean and modern look that enhances the venue’s reputation as a leading venue for conferences,

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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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Create Custom Event Page Banners

TicketBud

Your banner image is the first impression people have of your event when visiting your event page. So, Ticketbud has put together a custom banner design starter kit , using Canva, to help you create a banner that sets the tone for your upcoming event. To get started, sign-up for Canva , a free online design tool. All you need is an email and a password to start creating on the site.

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IMEX Frankfurt session preview: Designing emotions

MPI

Q&A with Pigalle Tavokkoli, founder of the School of Experience Design, in advance of her IMEX Frankfurt session, “The Art and Science of Designing Emotions?

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Short-form video content is changing the way brands engage with people. How can event marketers tap into this gold mine? Opus Agency shares how to use short-form video to drive event registration and increase attendance.

Opus Agency

How Can Event Marketers Leverage Short-Form Video to Maximize Event Registration and Boost Attendance?

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National Restaurant Association Show Organizers Expect 15% Increase in Attendance Over 2022

Exhibitor Magazine

CHICAGO � This weekend, the National Restaurant Association, Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show� will welcome tens of thousands of industry professionals t.

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Know Your Donors at a Glance with this all-inclusive Donor Dashboard

VBO Tickets

You work hard to stay on top of your incoming orders and patron interactions, so why not use a system that helps you manage your donors at a glance? With the help of our new donor dashboard , VBO Tickets offers you overviews of the most important information all on one convenient page. When you use VBO Tickets’ all-in-one ticketing solution to run your events, you get more than just a ticketing system: you get helpful features to expand and improve your event management.

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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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iconic london venues

SevenEvents

london is a city that is steeped in history and culture, making it the perfect location for conferences and events. whether you’re looking for a venue that is immersed in history or something that is more modern and contemporary, there are plenty of options available to suit your needs. one of the most iconic venues in london is the tower of london.

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AEV announces date and venue for AEV conference 2023

Event Industry News

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has today, May 15 2023, announced that its annual conference is scheduled to take place at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre (QEII), London, on Wednesday, 17th November.

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New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center to Offer Parking Reservations and Onsite Digital Payments with ParkMobile

Exhibitor Magazine

NEW ORLEANS, LA � Today, the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center announced a new partnership with ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart.

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The Hague & Partners Convention Bureau reveals research into event legacy

Event Industry News

The Hague & Partners Convention Bureau has released a white paper exploring the meaning of legacy in the context of global association and not for profit events. The key finding of the research is that legacy must be driven by the organisers, rather than by the destination.

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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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Port of Rotterdam CEO Allard Castelein: Looking at Disruptions As Opportunities

Management Events

The Port of Rotterdam is a model for ports worldwide in terms of automation, digitalization, and decarbonization. Behind these achievements is Allard Castelein, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam, who has been a key figure in driving the port’s business strategy and approach to leadership. In this exclusive interview, he speaks about his career highlights and shares valuable insights with business leaders who want to drive change and sustainability in their organizations.

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Kinura: Spotlight on Live Streaming & Video Production

Event Industry News

Better production for a more demanding audience Stepping up the production values of marketing or communications video makes good business sense. It ensures ROI, reinforces messaging, and increases trust in your organisation. Simple improvements don’t cost the earth and a trusted production partner lets you focus on the content while they make it look great.

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Did you know: Who abandoned the registration process?

Eventscase Blog

Event organisers may see attendance rates in decline. Audiences now demand more — a higher quality in content and experience, and sometimes even alternative event formats. It may take double the effort to bring potential attendees to register for your event. Sometimes you would need to invest money in elaborate marketing campaigns to attract the right audience.

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Nozstock The Hidden Valley partners with charity Attitude is Everything for 2023

Event Industry News

Nozstock are pleased to announce that for 2023 they have partnered with Attitude is Everything to organise a charity guest list collection. Every person on the guest list will be asked for a donation – every penny of which will go towards the charity and events industry changemakers Attitude is Everything.

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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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EMS 2023: Engagement and Data-Driven Strategies Lead the Conversations in Vegas

Event Marketer

More than 1,000 members of the event marketing community convened at Caesars Palace Las Vegas for the 21 st annual Experiential Marketing Summit, May 9-11. Designed as the ultimate three-day conversation, EMS 2023 delivered senior-level perspectives on the current state of experiential marketing as the industry continues to find its footing in a post-pandemic climate.

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Venue Spotlight: Millenium Point

Event Industry News

Millennium Point is an award-winning, unique venue destination in Birmingham City Centre, just a short walk from all three main train stations. They are home to multiple flexible spaces suitable for almost any event, from purpose-built meeting suites to a newly upgraded giant screen Auditorium perfect for conferences right through to film premieres.

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Experiential Gifting: Why This Trend Matters

Smart Meetings

Gifting experiences, sustainable products and giving back The era of your standard, boring and disposable corporate gifting at events is over. Experiential gifting is memorable, sustainable and reflects the personality of the organization as well as the meeting planner. When corporate gifting is meaningful and interactive, recipients feel important and associate the organization and the producers of the event with high standards and thoughtful business operations.

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Sustainability in the business events sector calls for a collaborative approach

Event Industry News

Fitzroy Hutchinson, Energy and Sustainability Manager at ICC Wales and The Celtic Collection, discusses how the South Wales venues collaborate with agencies and clients to meet their sustainability goals, and the value of this collaborative approach to the meetings and events industry.

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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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25 Best Event Themes for the Summer 

Glow Global Events

In honor of Glow Global Events 25th anniversary, we thought that it would be fun to share 25 party themes. Since summer is approaching what better way to celebrate than with a party! Whether you are outdoors or indoors, having a small intimate event or a large one these themes are perfect for any location. A Night at the Movies: Show off your inner filmmaker by hosting an evening of classic films and popcorn!

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First Sight Media announces 30th Anniversary

Event Industry News

First Sight Media, the multi-award-winning production and streaming company, has revealed that it will be exactly 30 years old on November 16, 2023, and will be marking three decades of tireless innovation in video production and distribution for UK events, businesses, and universities, with a celebration event on the day.

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Delegates Donate To Cambridge City Foodbank

Prestige Events Magazine

The official conference and events bureau for Cambridge recently held a symposium to mark its 25 th anniversary – and asked the 100 delegates attending to bring a donation for the city’s foodbank. Meet Cambridge hosted ‘Events: Matters Arising’ at King’s College which explored the current challenges and opportunities facing the meetings sector, including a panel of high-profile industry players debating ways to make events more sustainable.

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Five Fast Facts: Metacore’s Live Action ‘Merge Mansion’ Experience

Event Marketer

Artificial intelligence was leveraged to design all of the props and labels in Grandma’s kitchen, as well as other artifacts found throughout the space. The gaming space is vast with a variety of players and lifestyles associated with it. Such is the case with Merge Mansion , a downloadable mobile game launched in 2020 by developer Metacore. More than 2 million active users renovate and decorate the grounds of a mysterious mansion while uncovering clues, and unfurling a storyline, about Grandma

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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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Personalize Your Attendee’s Conference Experience

Coterie Spark

Over the past few years, there have been dramatic shifts in the way conferences are planned. From embracing hybrid programming to a greater dependence on technology, staying current with the most recent trends has been one heck of a job. The personalized attendee experience trend, however, is the most important evolution in planning in our view. And it’s one trend that’s here to stay because it encapsulates all of the other trends we’ve been following.

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Questex to assume management control of the prestigious NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference following June 2023 event

Event Industry News

Questex, a leading information services and event company, today announces it has agreed to assume management control of the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference from the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) starting with the 2024 edition.

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Managing Anxiety: Tips and Advice for event professionals

Skiddle

Monday marked the beginning of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, an annual initiative set in motion over two decades ago by UK-based charity, Mental Health UK. Educating the masses on the importance of mental well-being whilst tackling the stigma around mental health disorders, the charity works hard to deliver information and invaluable advice, especially to those most in need, via their themed awareness campaigns.