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[Webinar]The Future Is Not as Simple as Just Going Hybrid

Velvet Chainsaw

Since the pandemic moved our event cheese, industry experts have been quick to proclaim that meetings are forever changed and hybrid is here to stay. If only it was that easy! Event organizers are quickly realizing that hybrid isn’t cheap and it requires a lot more work. While hybrid can improve reach, it does not necessarily serve your top customers.

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Retail Grand Opening Ideas: Craft an Event Customers Won’t Forget

Picatic by Eventbrite

A grand opening isn’t just any other event — it’s your only chance at a first impression. Here are grand opening ideas to jumpstart your business.

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Why Event Planners Can’t Afford to Overlook Hybrid Attendees

EventMB

The term “hybrid” is now commonly used to describe event formats that combine in-person and virtual experiences. While the concept of a hybrid event may be familiar, it raises an important question: Is there such a thing as a hybrid attendee? Hybrid events were a hot topic at EventMB’s recent Experience Design Summit, and many […]. The post Why Event Planners Can’t Afford to Overlook Hybrid Attendees by Angela Tupper appeared first on [link].

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Event Success Showcase: Hybrid Events Examples

Eventbrite UK

Even though in-person events are continuing to gain popularity, it’s clear that virtual events are here to stay, with many creators looking for hybrid event ideas that will let them capture both in-person and online audiences. You can provide the best of both worlds – live and virtual – in one event to best meet […]. The post Event Success Showcase: Hybrid Events Examples appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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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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Why All Event Planners Need An Entrepreneurial Spirit

Endless Events

Do you consider yourself an entrepreneur? Today’s iconic guest, Deanna Nwosu , thinks that all event and meeting planners should nurture an entrepreneurial spirit. She joins Sarah to talk about her vast experience in the events industry, what the future holds for event organizers, and the importance of community engagement. For almost 20 years, Deanna has worked on fundraisers, conferences, trade shows, and other events ranging in size from 10 to 20,000 attendees.

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Michelin-starred Dining in…Orlando?

Smart Meetings

Holy Mickey Pretzel and Jumbo Turkey Legs! Even Walt Disney himself probably didn’t see this one coming. Michelin-starred dining is coming to Orlando. And Miami. And Tampa. Michelin and Visit Florida have jointly announced that the latest expansion of The Michelin Guide, the bible of gourmands everywhere, is coming to the Sunshine State. The vaunted guidebooks, published since the early 1900s when French industrialist Andre Michelin and his brother Edouard wanted to stimulate road tripping—and t

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Event Tech Buyer’s Guide 2022

Event Industry News

The last nearly two years have seen/ heard more technology questions than ever – ‘Help’ often the first word. In response, suppliers old and new delivered answers and solutions at an incredible rate. Many were somehow capable of looking around impossibly tight corners to put, to keep, companies and individuals in business, and flourishing, through lockdowns and radically changed markets.

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5 Ways to Organize More Events Without a Bigger Event Budget

Stova

Many event planners believe that going big in the budget is the key to managing a large event. On the contrary, you can use a small budget and still have a more impactful event.

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10 Reasons to Keep Hosting Events on a Hybrid Events Platform

Eventbrite UK

Now that event venues have reopened across the country, you may think it’s time to return to hosting only in-person events and leave the streaming tech behind once and for all. After all, the cameras, microphones, and wiring needed to pull off first-class hybrid and virtual events are just one more thing for you to […]. The post 10 Reasons to Keep Hosting Events on a Hybrid Events Platform appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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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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11 event planning fundamentals that will never fail you

Hubilo Blog

Constant multitasking. Tight schedules. Almost no margin for error. Hard deadlines. And to top it all off, unpredictability. Sounds familiar? We know it does to all event planners. An event coordinator’s job is one of the most stressful jobs in the US. Sure event planners are pros at quickly adapting to new realities. But even the best ones, with decades of experience and expertise, get stressed and unproductive at times.

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Winning Products of the Innovation Showcase at Process Expo Unveiled

Exhibitor Magazine

Day one of Process Expo opened with a dynamic press conference featuring the winners of the 2021 Innovation Showcase. The competition recognizes the t.

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Solo material thrives on Day 2 at Event Tech Live

Event Industry News

There was more really good content at Event Tech Live’s virtual Day 2, which opened with Rae Malcham, VP of product strategy at BW Events Tech, gamely talking, and occasionally croaking, ‘Podcast style sessions for the on-the-go attendee’ from Seattle. At 3am local time. While every event looks for a new equilibrium post live and live only, Malcham’s towering facts and stats were a voice of reason.

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Event Success Platform Grip Partners with CLIPr to Maximize the Value of Events

Exhibitor Magazine

SEATTLE, WA  CLIPr, a Video Analysis and Management (VAM) platform using AI and machine learning (ML) to index video content and make it searcha.

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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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Top Reasons to Meet in Philadelphia

Smart Meetings

The Pennsylvania Convention Center sits in the heart of downtown Philadelphia. Photo courtesy of the PHLCVB. Plan with Confidence. Whether you’re planning an intimate meeting or hosting a large conference, these are the top reasons to bring your next meeting to Philadelphia. A One-Million-Square-Foot Venue in the Middle of Downtown. The Pennsylvania Convention Center spans more than six blocks in Philadelphia’s downtown, positioning your event and its guests in the center of the action with endl

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Mills James to Serve as Preferred In-House AV Provider at Dayton Convention Center

Exhibitor Magazine

DAYTON, OH - The Dayton Convention Center, an ASM Global managed facility announces the selection of Mills James to serve as the in-house preferred A.

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Top Reasons to Meet in Philadelphia

Smart Meetings

Plan with Confidence. Whether you’re planning an intimate meeting or hosting a large conference, these are the top reasons to bring your next meeting to Philadelphia. A One-Million-Square-Foot Venue in the Middle of Downtown. The Pennsylvania Convention Center spans more than six blocks in Philadelphia’s downtown, positioning your event and its guests in the center of the action with endless experiences within walking distance.

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AVFX Moves to New Location

Exhibitor Magazine

Boston-based event technology company AVFX, LLC, known across the US for creating successful corporate events and supplying trade show technica.

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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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VBO Tickets Partners with Bluefin Payment Systems

VBO Tickets

With many of VBO Tickets customers being higher education institutions, VBO Tickets is consistently looking to offer improved services to colleges and universities. Security has been a top priority for higher education institutions over the last few years. The number of payment interactions on college campuses is staggering. In person and online payments introduce significant risk to an institution.

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UFI Reviews a Challenging Year for the Industry and Highlights Advocacy Outcomes

Exhibitor Magazine

PARIS - Representatives from UFI member companies from around the world met in-person in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) today to review UFI's activitie.

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Westminster Venue Collection partners with Paje Consultancy to manage their marketing and central enquiry service

Prestige Events Magazine

Paje Consultancy Ltd are delighted to announce they have been awarded the contract to provide a full marketing, membership and enquiry service to the prestigious Westminster Venue Collection (WVC) from 1 st November 2021. WVC offers over twenty high quality venues in the Westminster region of Central London, and the Paje team are delighted to be working with this organisation to assist them in their exciting journey back to pre-pandemic business levels.

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Event Technology Awards Nominee hubs101: Creating an exciting hybrid experience with the best of both worlds

Event Industry News

Many event planners are struggling to bridge the gap between digital and live events. They have a vision for how their events can be better, but they are missing the means to get there. That is why we built hubs101. hubs101 is a custom-built native app that connects everyone attending an event, thus creating an exciting hybrid experience with the best of both worlds.

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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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How To Make Maximum Impact When Space Is Limited

Ins'Tent

Whether it’s your first trade show or you’re a seasoned veteran, there is always the question of what size booth to purchase for events. Although larger displays can appear to be the better option, we should never underestimate the power of well put-together compact set-up. Minimalist space with a maximalist mentality! If you’re interested in learning how to make the most of your small event space, look no further.

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Top 4 Hidden Costs Operating Live Events with Spreadsheets or Airtable

Lennd

Top 4 Hidden Costs Operating Live Events with Spreadsheets or Airtable. A lot has changed about the live events operations post-pandemic, but has your technology? Despite the major leaps in attendee-facing technology like cashless payments and biometric check-in —back of house operations teams have yet advance at the same pace. With new challenges like staffing shortages and supply chain constraints from the lingering affects of COVID-19—it's becoming clear that the same fragmented and outdated

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Grooveyard are Ireland’s ‘Best Event Management Company” after winning big at this years National Event Industry Awards 2021

Event Industry News

Its official. Grooveyard are Ireland’s ‘Best Event Management Company” after winning the coveted title at this year’s National Event industry Awards. The agency scored a hat trick for: Best Event Management Company – Best Virtual Brand Launch for CUPRA – and Best Team Achievement award. Grooveyard have set the standard for innovation and creativity when it comes to delivering brand events and these awards further consolidate its position as Ireland’s leading agency partner to deliver

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Whittlebury Park reports surge in demand for corporate events

Prestige Events Magazine

Whittlebury Park luxury hotel, conference centre and golf course in Northamptonshire, experienced a robust growth in enquiries and bookings for corporate meetings and events in August and September this year, 95 per cent more than in May and June. The resort, which has over 50 flexible and purpose-built conference and meetings spaces as well as 700 acres of outside space, reported receiving more than £5 million worth of enquiries during the late summer months.

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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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KBISNeXT Stage Brings Business Insights, 'Need to Know' Trends and Topics to KBIS 2022

Exhibitor Magazine

ALPHARETTA, GA.  The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), owners of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), revealed the programming lin.

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