Mon.Dec 04, 2017

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Planning For Next Year? Get These Things Right First

EventMB

It’s not too early to start on next year’s success. Pre-planning in these last few weeks of the year can help ensure you’re ready to hit the new year running. Here’s how to have your most successful year ever. It’s the final quarter of the year and a busy one for some event planners. Whether […]. The post Planning For Next Year? Get These Things Right First by Christina Green appeared first on [link].

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How to prepare and effectively present, pitch and network during events and conferences

Eventinterface

Today we are speaking with Ges Ray. He is an award-winning speaker specialized in training professionals and senior executives in all sectors on how to speak effectively, and confidently, in public. We are speaking with Ges on how you can prepare and effectively present, pitch and network during events and conferences. Listen to show host Al Wynant and guest Ges Ray discuss the following: As meeting and event professionals, we have to speak and pitch almost every day.

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Six Degrees Of Kevin Bacon On Steroids

EventTechBrief

By Michelle Bruno. Brandon Klein believes that meetings and conferences aren’t nearly as productive as they could be. Organizers bring people together—widely considered to be a powerful way to deliver education and provide in-person networking opportunities—but after that, they drop the ball. Education is primarily a “sit and get” proposition, he says.

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How to prepare and effectively present, pitch and network during events and conferences

Eventinterface

Today we are speaking with Ges Ray. He is an award-winning speaker specialized in training professionals and senior executives in all sectors on how to speak effectively, and confidently, in public. We are speaking with Ges on how you can prepare and effectively present, pitch and network during events and conferences. Listen to show host Al Wynant and guest Ges Ray discuss the following: As meeting and event professionals, we have to speak and pitch almost every day.

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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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Top 10 Podcasts of 2017 for Event Organisers

Eventbrite UK

Podcasts are a godsend for busy event professionals, enabling you to catch up on topics of interest while doing other things. Here are 10 to tune into. The post Top 10 Podcasts of 2017 for Event Organisers appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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10 Tips to Get Started With Event Design

EventMB

Join us for this free webinar to learn more about event design and why it matters for your events. More and more people in the event industry are talking about the importance of event design. But what does it mean? Why is it so important and how can you put it into practice in your daily work? That’s […]. The post 10 Tips to Get Started With Event Design by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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$375 Million Caesars Forum Conference Center Announced in Las Vegas

SmartMeetings

Photo credit: Caesars Entertainment . Caesars Entertainment Corporation has a vision for 2020, and meeting professionals will be winning big. The company announced plans today to construct a brand-new conference center called Caesars Forum in Las Vegas for a high-rolling price tag of $375 million. The new building will house a grand total of 300,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space.

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10 New Venues in Miami/South Florida for Winter Meetings and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new Miami/South Florida eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open.

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The Event Preparedness Playbook: How to Avoid Common Festival Failures

Eventbrite UK

There will always be moments of panic for any festival organiser. However, you can be prepared and avoid common festival failures by educating yourself. The post The Event Preparedness Playbook: How to Avoid Common Festival Failures appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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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Holiday Parties 101: Why Your Office Needs to Celebrate

BizBash

The holidays are a time to gather with coworkers and be festive, but not every company celebrates the season or.

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An Enchanted Wedding

Canadian Special Events

Toronto wedding planner, Twelfth Night Events made their client’s dreams come true, literally, with the design of their magical wedding, created out of the couple’s mutual love for Disney’s Rapunzel. Jennifer & Viraj were wed on July 7 th at the Liberty Grand in Toronto. When they first met with Lauren De Koster, Creative Director at Twelfth Night Events, to talk about their vision, they described an event full of colour, light, vibrancy and most importantly, fun.

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6 reasons Goomeo won the ‘Best Event App’ award at the Event Technology Awards 2017

Event Industry News

On November 9, 2017, Goomeo was honoured with the ‘Best Event App’ Award at the Event Technology Awards. The submission that won this award was based on their work at MAPIC, a Reed MIDEM trade show. Here are 6 reasons why Goomeo’s solution was rewarded. Goomeo has an easy-to-use mobile event app platform Goomeo is […]. The post 6 reasons Goomeo won the ‘Best Event App’ award at the Event Technology Awards 2017 appeared first on Event Industry News.

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The Power of Practicing Empathy at Work

PCMA Convene

How many times have you heard this: “The business events industry is a relationships industry.” And it’s true. Success in the meetings industry depends on an event organizer’s ability to understand the needs of both clients and attendees. In Five Keys to Powerful Business Relationships: How to Become More Productive, Effective, and Influential , authors Sallie Sherman, Joseph Sperry, and Steve Vucelich — CEO, former partner, and vice president of S4 Consulting, respectively —

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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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Eventbase powered IBM Events App wins at Event Technology Awards

Event Industry News

Eventbase took top honours at the Event Technology Awards for “Best Use of Technology at a Brand Event” for their partnership with IBM’s InterConnect conference. The leading mobile technology platform for premium events, Eventbase specialises in transforming ideas into enterprise-grade tech solutions. When IBM needed a partner to create a premium branded event that showcased […].

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The 9th Annual Event Industry Kids Party

Canadian Special Events

Do you remember going to mom or dad’s big work Christmas parties when you were a kid? Those kinds of get togethers seem to have disappeared, along with the payphone and the drive-in theater. Whether you work for a large company, or are one of the many small companies and freelancers in the Toronto event industry, the chances are good that your kids don’t have the opportunity to experience a big holiday party anymore.

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Event Tech Awards – Best Use of Wireless Technology Winner QuickMobile

Event Industry News

Winner of the Best Use of Wireless Technology at Event Tech Awards 2017, event app vendor QuickMobile used custom-branded mobile event technology to aid manufacturing corporation John Deere in hosting an interactive and informative product exhibition attended by thousands of dealership representatives. By pairing a well-tailored event app with ‘beacon’ technology, QuickMobile transformed attendees’ smartphones into personalised content centers that responded to physical […].

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Time to Plan Your New Year’s Eve Bash!

Attendee Events

If you haven’t already started to plan your New Year’s Eve bash to help promote your business, now is the time to do so. You still have time to plan a fun event and invite your favorite customers or influencers in your community, particularly if you run any type of event venue business. Here are some ideas for each type of possible venue and how to promote.

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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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GCN partners with EventsCase to provide an App & 1-2-1 for Events Events 2018

Event Industry News

GCN Events best known for their flagship events ‘Conference Awards’ & “London Venue Awards” —which between them attracts over 900 event professionals every year—announced that they are partnering with EventsCase to provide their app and 1-2-1 Meeting Scheduler for their much-anticipated summit: Events Events 2018: www.events-events.co.uk Events Events is an all-encompassing 1-day event for the […].

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9 Zany Zipline Tours

SmartMeetings

Zip, zip, hooray! Leave your drone at home, and still get a bird’s-eye view of some of the world’s most popular tourist attractions by treating your event attendees to a zip line tour. Not only can this team-building activity encourage bonding, but experts say “exposure therapy” is one of the most effective ways of helping those with a fear of heights to conquer their acrophobia.

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Manchester Central – Most Innovative and Tech-Friendly Venue

Event Industry News

Manchester Central is an award-winning, globally renowned venue located at the heart of Manchester; its vaulted arches and station clock have made it an iconic city feature for more than 130 years. Originally a Victorian railway station, the building combines historic architecture with state-of-the-art facilities and is recognised as the north of England’s leading conference […].

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The Planners Guide to New Year’s Resolutions

SmartMeetings

We’re in December folks—time to get out the ole’ pen and paper (or iPhone, iPad or MacBook) and jot down your resolutions for 2018. Sure, the process can be a little tricky. You don’t want to over- or underestimate your capabilities. Plus, for many, reflecting on the last year can be emotional. Never fear—we’re going make sure this is your best list yet.

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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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CH&Co Group and Concerto Group announce merger

Event Industry News

CH&Co Group has today announced its merger with the events catering and services company, Concerto Group. The move puts the business in an enviable position of being able to offer clients a one-stop shop that meets all event requirements – from venue finding and booking to catering, production and entertainment – something that no other […].

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Event TV – Michelle Sits Down With Chris Funk

Canadian Special Events

Michelle Planche, Paradigm Events and host of Event TV, sponsored by Canadian Special Events, sits down with world-renowned performer Chris Funk. He calls himself as a wonderist, an illusionist, a magician… and those are sufficient terms, but he is, foremost, an entertainer. If you expect an amazing multimedia show on your event s. The Wonderist might be one of the best choices for your entertainment program. .

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Nearly half of organisers unwilling to offer virtual attendance at events

Event Industry News

A poll conducted by the Barbican amongst 120 event buyers has revealed that 48% are not considering options for attendees to take part in events remotely. With the same poll revealing the 58% want domestic travel to events to be limited to an hour it puts increasing pressure on the need for high-speed travel infrastructure […]. The post Nearly half of organisers unwilling to offer virtual attendance at events appeared first on Event Industry News.

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Mr.Wilson – Mobile Ice Cream Co

Canadian Special Events

Mr. Wilson is the modern day interpretation of your childhood ice cream parlor. A gentleman that spreads happiness anywhere a gourmet pleasure is required. His various ice cream bar formats can be adapted to your requirements, from a 25th-floor conference room to your backyard, Mr. Wilson can go anywhere. Equipped with its old-fashioned paraphernalia, both traditional and contemporary, they offer a choice of more than 50 unique toppings like fresh strawberries with reduced balsamic vinegar, 70%

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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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London Sport launches initiative to make London the heart of the Sport Tech world

Event Industry News

Red Bull’s Tooley St offices played host to London Sport last week who, working alongside Experience Engine and Rush VR, launched London Sport’s initiative to make London the heart of the Sport Tech world. The event showcased Sport Tech experiences and encouraged people to explore the possibilities that exist within this growing sector. London Sport […].

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The Evasons

Canadian Special Events

During the early 19th century, a small number of married couples gained significant notoriety with performances called Second Sight. The Evasons are one of very few couples in history who have mastered this unusual talent. For over 30 years, they continue to travel around the globe and carry on this rare and mysterious tradition. Honoured with some of the top awards in their field, they are the first mentalists in history to receive the prestigious Milbourne Christopher Award, considered to be

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Christmas event décor ideas using new tech

Plan Your Meetings

In Canada, where I am based, now that Thanksgiving and Halloween have passed, Christmas is just around the corner. In the United States, while Christmas shopping season won’t kick into high gear until after Thanksgiving, November is prime festive event season. This year, why not use some of the technology we’ve been exploring here at Plan Your Meetings for a new twist to traditional seasonal event décor?

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