Gallus Events
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Press Release. Glasgow to host Scotland’s first-ever “Homeless Hackathon”. A major homeless hackathon will take place in Glasgow across the weekend of 13 th – 15 th April, designed to find practical ways of tackling the homeless situation in Scotland’s major cities. Scotland’s first-ever “Homeless Hackathon” will aim to be a spark for innovative solutions including apps, websites and other digital platforms.
EventMB
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
This is a case study from IMEX Group. More information about Event Manager Blog’s case studies. Do you believe in the butterfly effect, in which a small change can have epic consequences for your event? Well, if you don’t, here’s a story about a humble, almost run-of-the-mill encounter that becomes a transformative event, the legacy of which […].
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BizBash
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
This year, the 67th N.B.A. All-Star Game came to Los Angeles for the sixth time, bringing with it a busy.
Eventbrite UK
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
How do you create the seamless customer journey that gets your ticket buyers to the checkout quickly and efficiently? We have some tips! The post Increase Ticket Sales with a Smoother Checkout appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
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Eventbase
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
SXSW is less than a month away, and if you’re anything like our team, you’re already planning your session schedule. It’s our 8th year of powering the SXSW Go mobile app, and we’re excited to hit Austin once again. The massive event hosts over 6,000 sessions in 24 different programming tracks , plus thousands of events, parties and live performances, making organizing your perfect schedule a bit overwhelming.
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Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Organising and planning your business expo or event is difficult enough, let alone trying to get people to show up! Unfortunately, relying on the distribution of flyers, mail invites and word-of-mouth will not guarantee you the results of a successful event. Luckily, utilising the power of social media allows you to expand your audience reach and generate buzz about your event online.
Eventbrite UK
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Our guest blogger, Shaun Curran, reached out to people in the music industry and asked them about their favourite venues across the UK. The post What’s Your Favourite Venue? appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
Eventtia
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
It’s not always your fault that people don’t click during your networking events or dynamics. You’ll discover plenty of reasons why attendees fail to build meaningful relationships at events. Not finding common business ground or general personality clashes are just some of them. However, in some cases, your poor decisions may lead to those unsatisfactory […].
Connect Your Meetings
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Looking to improve your overall health and well-being this year and really commit to it? We compiled a list of apps that will have your and body right in no time. Aaptiv. Like working out but struggle to stay motivated? Download Aaptiv. This fitness app helps you push through your goals with the help of audio recordings by a certified trainer. Each workout has a playlist curated with the top artists, and more than 30 workouts to choose from.
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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
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
This year’s theme for the Venuemasters annual conference was “agents of change”, a strategy for the academic venues association to enable them to kick start 2018 and their new plans, with keynote speakers from the business and events teams at VisitBritain and VisitScotland. Hosted at the University of Leicester’s College Court, a 1960s halls of residence reimagined, the 2-day conference was attended by over 70 delegates from academic venues, technology and catering industry suppliers, and sponso
SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
When planning an event, it’s important to avoid disrupting the everyday routines of your attendees. While it’s tempting to fill every minute of the day, keeping attendees’ health and fitness in mind is necessary. If you don’t do so, you risk burnout and restlessness , which no meeting planner wants during an event. So, when choosing your destination, consider a hotel with space for attendees’ daily workouts.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Lime Venue Portfolio has strengthened its marketing team with the high-profile appointment of Jenner Carter as Head of Marketing. Jenner joins the venue portfolio from the NEC Group and will strengthen the brand’s already strong reputation for sales and marketing excellence, during an exceptionally exciting time for the business. The post Lime Venue Portfolio appoints new head of marketing appeared first on Event Industry News.
SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
U.S. millennial travelers are seeking immersive, local experiences that challenge them and expand their awareness, according to a new report. The report, 2018 Future of U.S. Millennial Travel , was based on a Resonance Consultancy survey of U.S. residents from 20 to 36 years old who have taken an overnight vacation at least 75 miles from home in the past year.
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Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Planning permission has now been granted for the £48.8 million transformation of Colston Hall. Today, Bristol Music Trust, the organisation that runs Colston Hall, and Bristol City Council, who own the building, have announced the submitted plans have been approved and Bristol City Council has selected a preferred contractor to take the transformation plans forward.
Capterra Event Management
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Events provide great opportunities for businesses and brands to get face-to-face time with potential customers or partners. Many event organizers, however, struggle with the follow-up process. While long-term engagement requires a robust follow-up strategy, research shows that 91% of event marketers find post-event engagement challenging. How can you make sure your business isn’t included in that number?
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
The live division has seen incredible growth with Laura Lucas joining as a Project Manager for creative communications agency drp. Laura’s responsibilities as a project manager will be to explore external requirements, deadlines along with budget controls. As well as managing all elements of the event and delegate experiences for clients who request this, the role will also include coordinating group logistics and movement for clients such as Jaguar Land Rover, Worcester Bosch and Skanska.
SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
What’s your favorite movie genre? Perhaps you enjoy the thrill of horror, or maybe you prefer indulging in a good cry over a tragic romance. Regardless of your preference, one thing’s for certain— films yield power over our emotions. Creating a memorable experience is the biggest challenge when planning an event. Since people hold movies so near and dear to their hearts, incorporating a filming location might just do the trick.
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Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
uTRAC are returning to the Event Production Show to preview some exciting new features for managing event staff through their workforce management application. Firstly, they will be launching the new uTRAC app which will available to download on iOS and Android. The uTRAC app is going to be a simpler way for event staff to get instant notifications about available work and changes to shifts already booked in their calendar, making communications through uTRAC even better.
SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
The evolution of the meetings landscape continued today with the announcement that Convene, which targets the small-meetings market by offering full-service facilities in five major American cities, has made a strategic investment in Bizly, an end-to-end software solution for meetings management. The small-meetings market totals two-thirds of all corporate meeting and event spend, and booking smaller meetings is often cumbersome and lacks transparency, states a press release issued by the two co
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Joining the Event Industry News podcast this week is Michael Balyasny, Founder of event management app developer Attendify. Michael joined host James Dickson to talk about the company’s giant leap into the unknown with the publication of their first product roadmap. The post Podcast: Attendify founder discusses the gamble of publishing their first product roadmap appeared first on Event Industry News.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
SelfBuild & Design Magazine is preparing to host the second edition of SelfBuild & Design East at the East of England Arena and Events Centre (EEAEC), March 3-4, 2018, following the success of the inaugural event last year. The show is a clone of the long-running SelfBuild & Design Southwest which is held every September. The post SelfBuild & Design East returns to East of England for spring show appeared first on Event Industry News.
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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.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Organisers of the UK’s biggest metropolitan festival, Victorious, are proud to have raised more than £155,794.87 for a number of local charities. Victorious Festival (24-26 August 2018), takes place on Southsea Seafront in Portsmouth and plays a key role in boosting the local economy as well as supporting numerous good causes and charities around the city and the world.
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