Wed.Nov 15, 2017

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How to Face the Event Budget Apocalypse

EventMB

“That’s not within our budget this year.” Those are dreaded words for any event planner. But how do you help your clients cut costs without sacrificing the success of the event? The answer is ‘very carefully.’ Managing your client’s ever-decreasing budget is one of the major challenges of the event industry and our research has […]. The post How to Face the Event Budget Apocalypse by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Don’t Overlook These 5 Things When Planning an Event on a Boat

Social Tables

Regardless of how many events you’ve put together, planning an event on a boat venue is an entirely different ball game. Here are 5 factors to consider when planning your marine occasion: Your guests want privacy and exclusivity. While sifting through potential boat venues, read the fine print as to what sections of the boat are available to you and your guests.

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Get Inspired by These 18 Thanksgiving-Theme Food and Decor Ideas

BizBash

Thanksgiving calls for a classic blend of autumnal color palettes, elegant sit-down dinners, and, of course, delicious food and cocktails.

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Contracting Conference Speakers

Gallus Events

By my rough estimation I’ve organised over 500 learning events. Those events have ranged from half day seminars to three day conferences. So perhaps, on average, let’s say half a dozen speakers at each event. That makes roughly 3000 speakers. And how many did I ask to sign a contract or any kind of agreement before they spoke? The answer to that question is much more precise: 0.

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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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11 Immersive Experiences At Trade Shows

EventMB

You can’t just be present anymore, your booth needs to engage with attendees. These immersive experiences could be just the thing to bring your visitors in. The trade show floor is brimming with excitement and with each booth being more colorful and wonderful than the next, it can be hard to stand out. Aim to […]. The post 11 Immersive Experiences At Trade Shows by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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How to Organise A TEDx Event in 10 Steps

Eventbrite UK

Love TED Talks? Like organising things? Then why not consider hosting your very own TEDx event? Find out how in 10 steps. The post How to Organise A TEDx Event in 10 Steps appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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How Miami's Make-A-Wish Ball Drew Inspiration From Music Boxes and Pop Art

BizBash

Each year one of Miami’s splashiest benefits—the InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Ball—has a bold new theme. For the 23rd edition of.

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Customize versus Personalize

Core-apps

Customization vs. Personalization. Is there a difference and how it can work for you? By Meghan Hambrick. We hear more and more from our event planners that they want a more customized experience; that their attendees crave personalization; that they want to target specific audiences. But it’s not that black and white, and I often wonder if these two terms are getting confused.

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Block Party: 8 Angular Rental Items for Events

BizBash

From a giant game of Jenga to grassy ottomans and hanging hedrons, here’s a look at some unique seating options.

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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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Manchester Central is crowned most innovative and tech-friendly venue

Event Industry News

Last week, Manchester Central beat off competition from a number of UK venues to be crowned ‘most innovative and tech-friendly venue’ at the Event Technology Awards. The win follows an intense focus on enhancing the venue’s IT infrastructure to provide the best connectivity solutions. Initiatives that contributed to Manchester Central’s success included; upgrading wi-fi access […].

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4 Questions to Ask Your Ticketing Partner

Eventbrite UK

When is the last time you reviewed your ticketing partner? There are 4 key questions you should be asking when you do. The post 4 Questions to Ask Your Ticketing Partner appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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From Zero to One: How to Plan Your First Smart Event

Eventtia

If you want to plan and run a smart event, you must understand how to correctly integrate event technology into the experience of your attendees. Sounds easy, doesn’t it? After all, that’s what you’re already doing, isn’t it? Not so fast … Have you ever seen the movie Her? It’s a skillful construction of romantic […]. La entrada From Zero to One: How to Plan Your First Smart Event aparece primero en Eventtia | Event management software.

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Top 5 Ways to Communicate With Event Volunteers

InitLive

Running an event is hard work. Keeping track of schedules, site logistics, and sharing information can become very time-consuming. But keeping your volunteers informed is critical to success. Here are some tips that will help you communicate with event volunteers (a.k.a.

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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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Special Holiday Events to Grow Your Business

Attendee Events

The holidays are a time of year where people are looking for fun events to attend, enjoying time with family, and seeking out gift giving opportunities. You can tap into this buying bonanza and secure some new customers in the process by strategically planning some holiday events. The best time to start booking is now, because people’s schedules tend to fill up the closer it gets to Christmas.

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Electric Group plugs SWX into live circuit

Event Industry News

The new owner of iconic venue SWX will work with local and national promoters to bring more live music to the best 1,100 capacity room in Bristol. Electric Group, which also runs Electric Brixton, completed a deal for SWX last month, recognising the performance potential in its outstanding atmosphere, production and sightlines. With Ticketweb providing […].

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Meeting planner scholarships

Plan Your Meetings

The cost of education—from college all the way to professional development throughout one’s career—can be significant. Knowing this, groups throughout the meeting and event industry have banded together for years to help ensure knowledge and advancement is a reality. The result is that there is now an incredible supply of scholarships to be had—whether you’re a college student preparing for a career in meetings and events or a veteran seeking continuing education—thanks to generous donations fro

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Convene Survey: Sexual Harassment in the Meetings Industry

PCMA Convene

Convene invites readers to participate in our survey about harassment in the meetings and events industry. The results of the survey will be used in an upcoming story in Convene ‘s January issue. We respect the privacy of our audience and all answers will be anonymized. . Take the survey here.

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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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Criminal Mock Trial Episode 5: Consultant liability examined, & the third witness

Event Industry News

In this episode, the legal position of the consultant is expanded upon by the solicitors explaining the role, liability and and the standing in the eye of the law. The driver of the buggy who caused the accident is questioned and we hear the end of the case from the prosecution. The Mock Trial […]. The post Criminal Mock Trial Episode 5: Consultant liability examined, & the third witness appeared first on Event Industry News.

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3 Rooftop Igloos to Cozy Up in This Winter

SmartMeetings

The weather outside is beginning to get frightful, but these rooftop igloos are quite delightful. Meet like an Eskimo inside a trendy, heated dome. These transparent structures have popped up in Boston, New York and London. Lookout Rooftop and Bar at The Envoy Hotel in Boston Brave the brutal cold at The Envoy Hotel in Boston. The 4,000-square-foot Lookout Rooftop and Bar is adorned with six intimate heated igloos for eight to 10 people apiece.

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AEO Forums launches with Tales Of The Unexpected theme

Event Industry News

The AEO has launched its AEO Forums which will take place at BDC London on Friday 26th January. The theme for the event is Tales of the Unexpected and the Forums programme is streamed to appeal to marketing, operations and sales professionals who work across the events industry. Jenni Jaques, marketing director at AEO […]. The post AEO Forums launches with Tales Of The Unexpected theme appeared first on Event Industry News.

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Let Dreamforce Inspire Your Next Event

SmartMeetings

Salesforce’s Dreamforce Convention , which attracted some 170,000 participants to San Francisco at the beginning of November, was full of great lessons for planners on everything from creating agendas to branding strategies. Here are some takeaways. Incorporate Divine Decor. Consider using the season as inspiration. For Dreamforce, which had a National Park theme this year, holding the event in the fall meant utilizing warm colors with a focus on getting outside and into nature.

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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 Do You Handle Accountability At Work?

PCMA Convene

When it comes to working in the meetings industry, we know you have found a lot to love about your career. But when it comes to the day-to-day challenges you face on the job, how do you handle accountability? In the recently released book The Business Sergeant’s Field Manual: Military Grade Business Execution Without the Yelling and Push-ups , Chris Hallberg, leadership and management coach known as the “Business Sergeant,” uses his experience in the National Guard and in law enforcement to help

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Get Hotel Points for Dining Out or Dining In

SmartMeetings

Imagine having a pizza delivered to your hotel room, and getting rewards points from your hotel for dessert. Or booking a table at your local sushi joint and getting hotel points for that, too. If you belong to hotel and airline loyalty programs —millions of us do—then you know they often award points for stuff other than flights and hotel rooms. From discount magazine subscriptions to online shopping deals, these programs are continually trying to make themselves indispensable to their members.

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8 Pieces of Remarkable Hotel Art

SmartMeetings

What do you think of when you hear the term “hotel art”? Imitation watercolors, lifeless nature and mass-produced splatter likely come to mind. Hotel art has long been synonymous with subpar displays—but that’s beginning to change. Across the country, hotels are recognizing that quality art is a worth-while investment. The hotel art on this list demonstrates local flavor and history.

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