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JANUARY 14, 2019

Conducting a quick Internet search for “LinkedIn workshops” in your area will reveal why it’s been so hard to sell out your own workshop. LinkedIn seminars and workshops are in-demand right now — and yours isn’t the only option. Get your workshop seen by more potential attendees and convince them to choose yours over the […]. The post How to Effectively Promote Your LinkedIn Workshop appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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JANUARY 14, 2019

We’ve all experienced the meeting question that isn’t. A session presenter or moderator asks for questions and someone stands up and starts spouting their own opinions. A concluding question (if they even have one) is little more than an excuse for their own speech. Are you tired of attendees making statements during question time? Here are ways to deal with audience questions that aren’t actually questions.

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JANUARY 14, 2019

Concert safety matters to your customers. The safer and more comfortable your venue’s fans feel, the more likely they are to keep coming back to your shows. The post Concert Safety and Smart Signage Go Hand in Hand appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Eventbrite UK

JANUARY 14, 2019

What is it really like to be an event planner? What aspects of your job do you love? What lessons have you learned along the way? With our ‘Confessions of an Event Planner’ series we aim to get under the skin of our interviewees and find out what it really takes to be a creator. […]. The post Confessions of An Event Planner – Kwamé Knight, Events By Knight appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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JANUARY 14, 2019

Before you can scale your event, you need a promotion strategy that will grow with you. Just ask Chad Collins, founder of Learn With Bricks and creator of the wildly popular Brick Fest Live. 24,000 people showed up to the first Brick Fest Live, which was designed to inspire, educate, and entertain LEGO fans. But […]. The post 2 Ways to Upgrade Your Event Promotion Strategy as You Scale appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2019

An armor-clad soldier thrusts a sword toward the sky in a mountain meadow. No, it isn’t a scene from a Viking battle—it’s an attendee at one of the many mountain festivals where travelers can enjoy good food, wine and lots of alpine recreation. Here are some of the top upcoming celebrations. Savor the Summit . View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Park City Area Restaurants (@parkcityrestaurants) on Dec 9, 2018 at 3:11pm PST.

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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

JANUARY 14, 2019

Any podcast that's been going for 145 episodes immediately sparks curiosity in me. Usually, if there's that much of a commitment, there must be a similarly large amount of demand. And, after listening to a few episodes of the Eventicons podcast , I can see why.

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a2z Innovation Insider

JANUARY 14, 2019

A new year is, of course, the perfect time to make new resolutions and to look ahead to new initiatives. But it’s also a good time to look at the past year and celebrate the highlights that made the journey so much fun. So, in our time honored tradition, here is an a-2-z look at the year that was 2018. a 2zWeek. We celebrated our culture of cross-functional collaboration at a2zWeek 2018.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 14, 2019

Silverstone Circuits Ltd has announced The Silverstone Experience Centre will open in spring 2019. The state-of-the-art interactive experience will be housed in the venue’s last remaining World War II hangar and will provide guests with the opportunity to discover the venue’s heritage with a two-and-a-half-hour journey through the past, present and future of Silverstone and British motor racing.

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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

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Sendo

JANUARY 14, 2019

Traditionally the wedding cocktail hour is known for the time when guests can mingle with one another after the ceremony and the wedding party can take those amazing photographs together. Left to their own devices, the wedding cocktail hour can be a bit awkward, especially if you’re not quite familiar with everyone who has been invited. While the bride and groom may not be there to mingle with their guests right away, this is a great opportunity to show a bit of their fun-loving side as a couple

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 14, 2019

Fast Company. A conversation analyst shares why asking someone if they would “like” something is unlikely to generate a yes. ( Fast Company ). Read More.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 14, 2019

Steve Dews has been appointed Innovation Director at Limelight Sports, the agency of the Active World. Dews, who has been at the agency for 9 years, will be responsible for the creation of innovative technology solutions for clients, as well as further developing the businesses’ digital capacity and innovation culture. Katherine Daly has been promoted to Head of Campaign Technology, managing the delivery of all digital solutions for Limelight Sports’ clients.

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Caterease

JANUARY 14, 2019

Using Menu Item Modifiers to Enhance Menus Caterease Version: 18 Category: Event Manager Date: 01/14/2019. The post Using Menu Item Modifiers to Enhance Menus appeared first on Caterease.

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Connect Your Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2019

About three years ago, JoAnn Taie and Janel Fick weren’t thinking about becoming business partners in buying the association management company that employed them. In fact, although they worked for L&L Management Services, they hadn’t worked together and didn’t know each other well. But after considering other potential buyers, Linda Scher, who founded L&L in 1995, decided they should buy her company.

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Meeting Tomorrow

JANUARY 14, 2019

In an ever-evolving event planning industry, we understand that future-forward thinking doesn’t just keep Meeting Tomorrow’s approach to events two steps ahead, but more importantly, it allows us to keep our clients successful, regardless of which wave or event planning trend rolls in. With that said, we credit our talent for planning for the future to our ability to stop, look and learn from the past.

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Caterease

JANUARY 14, 2019

Using Menu Item Modifiers to Enhance Menus Caterease Version: 18 Category: Event Manager Date: 01/14/2018. The post Using Menu Item Modifiers to Enhance Menus appeared first on Caterease.

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Showclix

JANUARY 14, 2019

Whether you’re producing a comic con, a wine festival, or a concert, one constant rings true: today’s fans and attendees of live events are always hungry for content. By tapping into live video streaming on platforms like Instagram and Facebook, event organizers can fill the desire for content while simultaneously promoting awareness and driving actual ticket sales.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 14, 2019

SlashGear. Hyatt Hotels has launched a new public bug bounty program seeking vulnerability reports that will identify and squash privacy issues before they arise. ( SlashGear ). Read More.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JANUARY 14, 2019

Hotel Alcron has a long tradition of more than 85 years of hospitality and a distinctive art-deco design that’s typical in Prague. It also offers: Outstanding and genuine service, with a focus on customers that has earned the hotel a Booking.com rating of 9.4 and a seventh-place ranking on TripAdvisor. Complimentary Wi-Fi internet connection of 1Gbps throughout the hotel.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 14, 2019

TSNN. Gender Differences and Similarities takes a look into how gender influences B2B exhibitions, how industry members navigate events, and what is most important to them. ( TSNN ). Read More.

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All Seated

JANUARY 14, 2019

We have three new special guest webinars on our winter calendar. Sign up now to reserve your spot to learn from our industry experts! January 23 | 12:00 PM (EST). Why Event Coordination is Necessary Across All Event Markets. In this webinar with Daniela Grafman of Vision Event Company you will learn: The difference between traditional Event Planning and Event Coordination.

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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.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 14, 2019

Bloomberg. With more than 10,000 attendees flocking to San Francisco for the health care conference, the women’s loo wasn’t the only unusual spot for getting work done. ( Bloomberg ). Read More.

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G2Planet

JANUARY 14, 2019

Corporate events have been a vital marketing channel, particularly for B2B enterprises, for decades now. Live events, including conferences and trade shows, remain one of the top lead generation sources for B2B marketers.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 14, 2019

eventscouncil.org. The Events Industry Council announced on Friday that Karen Kotowski, who has led the EIC for the past ten years, has tendered her resignation as CEO. ( EventsCouncil.org ). Read More.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 14, 2019

Smarticle. We’re hosting an event in a beautiful, but old, landmark building, and one of my vendors suggested we make sure the venue has enough electrical. How can I figure out how much electrical power we’ll need? And what’s the difference between amps, watts, and volts? Power 101. This is actually not nearly as complicated as it might seem. Power requirements are determined using three elements: Watts.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 14, 2019

inc.com. Pointless meetings will cost U.S. companies a whopping $399 billion in 2019. Maybe it’s time to fix that. ( Inc. ). Read More.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 14, 2019

As leaders in the events industry we have all had our leadership style analyzed, our strengths and weaknesses identified, and have taken a barrage of courses on how to work with different generations, cultures, and to deal with diversity in the workplace. . In today’s world, Leadership is no easy task. Most of us would like to hear our leadership style described in terms such as “tough but fair”, “flexible but consistent”, and for some we want to be seen as a role model or even a mentor.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 14, 2019

Nadya Okamoto speaks Jan. 8 at Convening Leaders 2019. Her keynote inspired attendee Anthony Prusak to help furloughed TSA agents in his Cleveland community. (Jacob Slaton). When Anthony Prusak returned to his Cleveland home from PCMA Convening Leaders 2019 in Pittsburgh last week, he still was thinking about what he’d heard at the annual conference.

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