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The Challenge of Managing Event Networking in the Metaverse

EventMB

Metaverse events allow attendees to meet online in an embodied, 3D form. Can event organizers fall back on tried and tested face-to-face networking models in this brave new world? For now, new technologies will have to be met with novel approaches. The metaverse promises to transform not only the way we navigate the internet, but […]. The post The Challenge of Managing Event Networking in the Metaverse by Angela Tupper appeared first on [link].

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Ask Adrian Anything — a free online participant-driven workshop on the future of events

Conferences that Work

Here’s a rare opportunity to ask me anything about meeting design and facilitation at a unique, free, online workshop. Join me next Thursday, March 10th, 2022 at 12:00 pm EST for Ask Adrian Anything ( AAA ): an online participant-driven workshop on the future of events. Though the central core is the AAA session, this is an active learning workshop.

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Mobile World Congress 2022 Proves a Milestone in Event Recovery

EventMB

Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022 was able to draw over 60,000 visitors from 200 countries, representing a threefold increase from 2021’s numbers. Although still behind 2019 attendance levels, these numbers mark a major step forward for the industry. Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022 wrapped up on Thursday, with a reported 60,000 attendees joining the in-person […].

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How to Host a Successful Virtual Career Fair

GEVME

Drastic changes in the recruitment process have been accelerated due to innovative technology available in recent years. A career fair is no more limited to university halls filled with employers showcasing their companies looking to hire graduate students. The traditional means of recruiting has been taken over by a highly-effective way of meeting global talents through virtual career fairs.

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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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Cvent Gains Signal Upturn for In-Person Events

EventMB

Cvent’s earnings call on Thursday confirmed that they’ve had a good year, and they forecast strong growth ahead. As the company moves to invest in expanding its SaaS offerings, will betting on hybrid events pay off? On Thursday, Cvent held its first earnings call since going public. The event management giant pointed to fourth-quarter figures […].

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Mobile World Congress 2022 Proves a Milestone in Event Recovery

EventMB

Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022 was able to draw over 60,000 visitors from 200 countries, representing a threefold increase from 2021’s numbers. Although still behind 2019 attendance levels, these numbers mark a major step forward for the industry. Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022 just wrapped up this Thursday, March 3, with a reported 60,000 attendees […].

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Yasmeen and Mohammed’s Enchanting Wedding at DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Downtown

EventSource

If you’re looking for a glam wedding that pulls out all the stops, then you’ll love Yasmeen and Mohammed’s big day at DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Downtown. With both traditionally elegant and modern luxe elements, their celebration in love is truly like something out of a dream. Yasmeen’s beautiful look was created by hairstylist Hair by Francesca , make-up artists MinaBeauty Makeup Artist , and nails by Blanca Beauty Bar with a jaw-dropping gown from Blushing Bridal Bo

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Amazon Prime Video’s Pop-up Obstacle Course Sends Fans on Active Missions

Event Marketer

To promote its new thriller series, “Reacher,” Amazon Prime Video mirrored the active, immersive experiences typically found at a fan convention in a traveling outdoor obstacle pop-up that had consumers mimicking missions the show’s lead character, former military sniper “Jack Reacher,” carries out. Dubbed the “Reacher Challenge,” the two-city program took place Jan. 30 at Omni Hotel Battery in Atlanta and Feb. 5 at the New York-New York Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

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Virtual Meetings Are Missing These Two Things, Meta Is Working on a Fix

Smart Meetings

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta (formerly Facebook), recently spoke to AI researcher and podcaster Lex Fridman about all things Meta, Facebook, Instagram and the metaverse. As it’s still in its infancy, there isn’t much known about the metaverse, although large corporations, such as Nike, Adidas, Disney and Walmart have expressed plans to be a part of the metaverse; JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs believe the metaverse will become a market opportunity valued well into the trillions.

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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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Suzanne O’Shea is appointed managing director of Crescendo

Event Industry News

Events agency, Crescendo has appointed Suzanne O’Shea to the role of managing director. O’Shea joined Crescendo in September 2020 as operations director and has been instrumental in growing the business since the start. Working across both Crescendo and their team experiences arm, Fruitful, O’Shea has headed up a variety of high-end production projects for brands including Google DeepMind, Salesforce and Chanel.

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12 Books Every Event Planner Should Be Reading in 2022

Event Certificate

We have rounded up a list of 12 favorite event planning books from some of the best authors in the industry. These books provide a comprehensive list of materials covering topics from event planning logistics to business promotion. There are many ways to learn event and wedding planning. This can […]. The post 12 Books Every Event Planner Should Be Reading in 2022 appeared first on EVENT PLANNING CERTIFICATE.

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Podcast: All the way to Remo

Event Industry News

Hong Kong-based Hoyin Cheung founded interactive virtual event platform Remo in 2018, to ‘humanise the online event experience, and bring people together worldwide’. Triggered by his background in social media and years spent managing remote teams across eight years in marketing, Remo rings the changes. In this episode, Hoyin talks connectivity, what’s stopping us from cultivating online relationships every bit as deep, meaningful and enriching as those that develop in person, developing the ide

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Is Your Event 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusive?

MeetingsNet

It’s 2022—your event planning processes need to take sexual orientation and gender identity issues seriously. An events coordinator suggests some first steps. 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusivity is no longer a “should” when it comes to event planning; it’s a must for a successful event. A focus on inclusion needs to be weaved into every detail of the event-planning process.

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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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Diverse Meeting Teams Are Smarter

SmartMeetings

Studies show teams with diverse backgrounds make better choices. Diversity is a word that’s used by people in all professions—from meetings to universities to Fortune 500 companies. But what do we really mean when we talk about diversity? Are we talking about ethnicity, socioeconomics or diverse life experience? How about all of the above? Better Outcomes.

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Statement on the crisis in Ukraine issued by the Events Industry Council

Event Industry News

Events are designed to bring people together, for the common good. By their very nature, events do not discriminate between race, ethnicity, gender, social class, cultural identity, or borders. The Events Industry Council strongly denounces the war in Ukraine and condemns the clear violation of international law. We are deeply disturbed by the humanitarian crisis unfolding, which will ultimately impact other countries and regions across Europe and are concerned for the safety and wellbeing of th

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summer party theming ideas

SevenEvents

recently, we have been looking at summer theme ideas for clients’ summer parties and incentive trips! below are a few that have been really popular. carnival. release your inner kid and unwind in a fun-packed carnival atmosphere! imagine bright bulbs and classic funfair games. daring performances will entertain the guests, as well as dancing along to the band. island lua. fake foliage, big tropical flowers, and all things tiki are in order for the island luau event. bartenders mixing sweet

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AEV working groups announce new leadership

Event Industry News

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has announced several new chairs and vice-chairs of its working groups, with the Event Managers, Marcomms, Finance and Diversity & Inclusion working groups all welcoming their new officers to the roles. Jill Wadge. Gemma Heyward. Mike Sealy. Louise Day. The Event Managers Working Group sees Jill Wadge, team manager, Event Management SEC, accede the chair alongside Gemma Hayward, head of events, NEC Group Conventions, as the new vice-chair.

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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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beMatrix Appoints Ronnie Trotter as Production Manager

Exhibitor Magazine

ATLANTAbeMatrix, the inventor of the modular frame system with big holes, has announced that Ronnie Trotter will be joining the team as Production M.

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TWT: IATA Sees Full Travel Recovery, More Destinations Relax Rules

Smart Meetings

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. Italy Relaxes Entry Rules, Saint Lucia and New Zealand Announce New Protocols. Italy has ended the requirement for pre-arrival testing but only for travelers who can prove they have been fully vaccinated within nine months or have received a booster shot.

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Plant Seeds and Cultivate Leadership Within Your Association

StraussCA

Leadership is a quality that can occur in any person. However, not every member of your association has realized the potential leader lying dormant within them. An association’s board of directors often seeks new leaders among its committees and at events. However, it is just as good a practice to cultivate leadership qualities among the larger membership.

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Dancing the Night Away: Jacobean era mansion hosts first large event after reopening as a luxury wedding and events venue in 2022

Prestige Events Magazine

An iconic North Yorkshire hotel has hosted its first large event after reopening as a luxury wedding and events venue earlier this year. Recently acquired by Rebecca Hill and Chris Layton, The Old Deanery , in Ripon, is set to become a sought-after location for weddings, birthday parties and celebrations alike after extensive renovations to the Jacobean era mansion.

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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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Marble LDN: Providing a platform for every business to tell the story that means the most to them

Event Industry News

Marble LDN is an award winning experiential & thought leadership comms agency. Our vision is to provide a platform for every business to tell the story and send the message that means the most to them. We operate across a number of sectors for B2B and B2C projects, including tech, media, fashion, fintech, hospitality, music and property. Some of our recent and current clients include: Founders Forum, HSBC, Red Bull, Tiktok, Nike, Michael Kors, Soho House, Appear Here, Boden, Boomtown, Glasto

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Case Study – EASA & Continuing Airworthiness Seminar

Evvnt

Everest Events has been organising and running professional aviation industry events for over 12 years. They run training schools and conferences throughout the year, tailored to industry and customer demands. Their courses and events feature leading speakers from the aviation industry, making them essential diary dates for all levels of aviation personnel.

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6 Wedding Planning Apps and Digital Tools We Can’t Live Without

All Seated

Whether you’re just starting out or well on your way to wrapping things up, here are a few digital wedding planning tools you can use to your advantage: The post 6 Wedding Planning Apps and Digital Tools We Can’t Live Without appeared first on AllSeated.

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Answering Hybrid Event Production Questions We Hear the Most

Meeting Tomorrow

Our days are spent helping our clients bring their events to life, and answering the many questions that pop up along the way. And lately, no topic brings up more questions than hybrid events. Although we’ve been producing hybrid events since 2008, they’ve exploded in popularity since 2020. In fact, 64% of planners say they plan on hosting hybrid events post-pandemic.

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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.