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FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Hosting a fundraiser is complex in any context. But since most school fundraiser events are put together by people who already have full-time jobs and responsibilities — namely teachers, school administrators, and parent volunteers — they require extra strategic planning and lots of juggling. If you’re involved in school fundraisers, there’s good news.
Eventmobi
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Introducing EventMobi’s Appointment Booking. We’re excited to announce a new major enhancement to the EventMobi event app platform with the introduction of Appointment Booking. This new tool will help attendees connect and book one-on-one meetings with each other before and during your event. Event programs tend to be packed with sessions and activities, which is great because that’s what attendees are expecting.
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Conferences that Work
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
[link] Check out the above video. The hive mind will see you now. In his post “ The fourth cycle of the hive mind (and what to do about it) ” Seth Godin explores how advances in computers are changing our world. The first three of his revolutionary cycles are well established, the fourth is now arriving. Cycles one through three introduced calculation and data storage , connection , and shifting place and time.
Endless Events
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Welcome to Event Tech Podcast Episode ZERO! We are so excited to launch this podcast focusing on the latest and most innovative tech. Join us weekly for a thought-provoking journey on how tech can evolve our industry. Our hosts Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting & Will Curran of Endless Events will guide you through all things related to event technology and distill complex topics so that everyone can understand them, as well as give ideas on how to implement some of the technolog
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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.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
By Christine Wilson, Content Creator at Swapcard. Have you caught on to the buzz surrounding event technology but not sure what all it entails? Fear not, we’ve got you covered. We can’t deny that our century is a digital one, and the event industry can’t be excused from entering the era of technology. There’s no need to shy away from the idea of implementing technology in your event planning — it’s not, and doesn’t have to be, overwhelming nor complicated.
Event Pro Update brings together the best content for event, conference, and meeting planning professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
With the unemployment rate at lows not seen in decades, many industries — including the hospitality industry —are struggling to recruit and retain workers. Is this having an impact on business events? Hotel and hospitality sources report that it’s become increasingly harder to hire and retain staff. Please help Convene measure the effect on the meetings industry by taking part in the following short survey.
BizBash
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
The Los Angeles-based designer, known for his opulent work for clients such as HBO, discusses the venues and cities that inspire his work.
Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Everything about organizing an event is hard. Finding speakers, estimating attendance, securing a venue, scheduling , letting people know about the event, getting them badged, getting them wifi, getting them fed… all of this is hard. One of the most outrageous-sounding solutions I've ever heard when it comes to organising an event is the brain child of Filip Hracek.
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
At Marina Bay Sands, customization is key. Earth-friendly menus offering carefully curated dishes, where every ingredient used has a sustainable story to tell. Charity food packing activities during which delegates can bond and give back to the local community. Networking sessions and cocktail hours held against the backdrop of digital art installations within the galleries of a museum.
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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
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
The award gala party was thoroughly enjoyable. You danced all night, had a couple more drinks than you planned, enjoyed an extra helping of pizzettas, bacon-grits fritters or tomato tarts, and stayed up late to catch up with your favorite colleague after everybody left. It’s now 7 a.m. the following morning and a meeting is scheduled in an hour. Your puffy eyes, pounding head, sore throat and low energy present a big challenge for you as you prepare to speak in front of co-workers and pay attent
Connect Your Meetings
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
As someone who learned the meetings and events industry from the lofty skyscrapers of Las Vegas, Danielle Babilino, senior vice president of global sales and marketing at Hard Rock International, is a self-proclaimed hotel brat. And we can’t blame her, with several industry titans surrounding her career success including Fountainebleu Miami Beach and Wynn Las Vegas.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Event Agency of the Year winners Smyle secure a place on The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 and have recruited a new CEO and Group Finance Director. Smyle’s exports have more than doubled in the last two years, sealing their place at No. 54 on The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200. This high profile list ranks Britain’s mid-market private companies with the fastest-growing international sales.
Caterease
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Inserting Images into Text Blocks Caterease Version: 18 Category: Event Manager Date: 02/11/2019. The post Inserting Images into Text Blocks appeared first on Caterease.
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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.
Connect Your Meetings
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Register for “How to Negotiate Wi-Fi Prices” webinar. We are seeing a common and alarming trend that hotels are charging exorbitant amounts to use their Wi-Fi for your events. Sometimes this number can be well into the thousands, but you have options and you don’t always need to layout $30,000 to have event Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi fees are negotiable and there are ways to cut costs!
Bizzabo
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Discover what leading marketers from INBOUND and SEMrush are planning and predicting for 2019. Watch the video preview and check out the highlights. In January, we discussed the future of events with Elijah from INBOUND and Aleksandra from SEMrush. During the discussion we covered: The Power of Events. Event ROI. Event Technology. Email Marketing. The Biggest Trends of 2019.
rsvpBOOK
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Do other people need to be able to pull event registration reports, or make updates to your online signup form? With rsvpBOOK, sharing access is as easy as a click. And, you can choose exactly what features each person needs to see when they help with your event. This saves you time and makes it […]. The post Need To Share Event Management Access With Others?
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park will use seasonal produce from local suppliers in all the hotel’s venues, including the pool bar shown here. (All photos courtesy Marriott International). With more companies focusing on incorporating sustainability into their business events, Marriott International is prioritizing farm-to-table cuisine as a way to help planners minimize their meetings’ carbon footprint.
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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!
Event Leadership Institute
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Karma. Fate. Everything happens for a reason. All possible explanations we and other’s give us when we are faced with life’s unexpected hiccups. As Event Leaders, working in a fast-paced environment with many “irons in the fire” even a minor crisis can quickly derail an event production timeline, a deadline to submit a pitch or proposal to a client and even our administrative tasks such as payroll and scheduling.
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Canada is shining a spotlight on technology in May with a cluster of events in Toronto, one of the country’s innovation hubs. Innovate Canada 2019 , a four-day event for global C-suite executives, is being held from May 21-24 and is aimed at showcasing the country’s strengths in the life-sciences industry (medtech and pharma). “Toronto is the country’s largest combined life-sciences sector, providing access to industry thought leaders and businesses driving innovation in the field,” said Johanne
Master the Event
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
The post 10 Thanksgiving Puns for Your Instagram appeared first on mastertheevent.com.
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) drew 11,000 delegates to Brazil for its World Congress in October — its largest gathering to date. A multi-language campaign, other new initiatives, and a catchy, trending hashtag — #EveryWomanMatters — were among the keys to what made this conference focusing on women’s health one of the U.K.
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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.
G2Planet
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Seven Professional event planners weigh in on how event marketers should choose conference speakers.
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Datebook. Conventioneers will be able to walk the new Moscone Center pedestrian bridge and see “Point Cloud” light installation up close. ( San Francisco Chronicle ). Read More.
GatherHere
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
How are events typically managed? Manual tools such as emails, spreadsheets, BEO binders, and sticky notes may come to mind. These are the methods that seasoned event pros have used for years. But with these methods come challenges. In this white paper, we highlight a few challenges that professionals in the event industry face on a daily basis, including: Not responding to leads fast enough.
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Bloomberg. Developers plan to replace the existing building with a 2-million-square-foot tower that includes office and retail space as well as a new Hyatt hotel. ( Bloomberg ). Read More.
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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.
a2z Innovation Insider
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Hot Trends in 2019. The events industry is primed for innovation. With increasing access to attendee and exhibitor data, new engagement technology, and different ways of delivering content your constituents crave, 2019 is expected to introduce new ways to maximize your event’s value. We can expect this year’s trends to reflect this year’s challenges.
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
MarTech Advisor. A trend report points to personalized nutrition as one of the big F&B trends to watch this year. ( pcma ). Read More.
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
skift.com. Dining is not only the most common expense for travelers, but one that is eating into a larger chunk of corporate budgets. ( Skift ). Read More.
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