Quickmobile
AUGUST 17, 2017
I don’t know about you, but I really like team building exercises. My experiences with them have run the gamut from heart pounding (an escape room ‘heist’ that involved real motion sensors and alarms), to delicious (an Iron Chef cooking challenge) to kind of unfortunate (beach side handball… barnacles are sharp). I haven’t yet done the same activity twice.
EventMB
AUGUST 17, 2017
This is a sponsored post written by Natasha Morgan, Vice President of Marketing with Umbel. Audience segmentation is essential to any event marketer, but those segments should go beyond demographics like age and gender. Attendees are telling us more and more about themselves—are we listening closely enough? Audience data has been allowing marketers to personalize […].
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Eventinterface
AUGUST 17, 2017
Susan Sexton Blend Custom Parfum Studio’s CEO Susan brings decades of experience in marketing communications, branding and event strategy, and planning gained from both the corporate and agency sides of the business. Her personal brand is intuitive, creative and international in scope. She enjoys collaborating with like-minded professionals in designing event concepts that are influential, memorable and fun.
EventMB
AUGUST 17, 2017
In this new series, we present real-life confessions from people working in the event industry. These uncensored, frank insights tell it “like it really is.” Some details have been changed to respect the anonymity of the confessor and ensure maximum honesty can be upheld. As a special events professional with OCD, here is my confession. […]. The post Confessions of an OCD Special Events Professional by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
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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.
BizBash
AUGUST 17, 2017
Agnes & Dora bills itself as a “clothing brand by women, for women,” and for its annual gathering of brand.
Event Pro Update brings together the best content for event, conference, and meeting planning professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
BizBash
AUGUST 17, 2017
Here's a look at new Philadelphia eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open for.
Eventbrite UK
AUGUST 17, 2017
Looking for a cool way to raise funds for your charity or non-profit this winter? How about hiring a mobile ice rink to create a fun, family event? The post How to Organise a Fun, Family Ice Rink Event This Winter appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
BizBash
AUGUST 17, 2017
Silicon Valley loves (and loves to hate) the term “disruption”—but it could be applied to the event industry as well.
Eventtia
AUGUST 17, 2017
There’s no other business with more false promises and misconceptions per square meter than the AI industry. Just think about the Skynet-type prophecies to exaggeratedly optimistic forecasts. “Artificial Intelligence is Already Impacting the Event Industry” is one of them. Multiple apps and event management software packages are offering “AI chatbots,” “AI matchmaking” (whatever that means), […].
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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
BizBash
AUGUST 17, 2017
Here's a look at new Dallas/Fort Worth eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 17, 2017
The event industry is at a pivotal moment. Teetering between a past guided by gut instinct and manual processes and a future driven by technology and the disruption of the status quo – the industry is poised for change. Today, in-person events make for a $512 billion industry. As the world becomes more and more […]. The post The 2018 Live Event Marketing Survey is here appeared first on Event Industry News.
BizBash
AUGUST 17, 2017
1. VENUES ARE OFFERING V.I.P. EXPERIENCES FOR THE ECLIPSE: The historic solar eclipse on August 21 is a free event.
zkipster
AUGUST 17, 2017
It’s time to admit that a successful event planner does not need to know everything. From designing a social media strategy to detailing a seating chart for hundreds, the expectations on you are frequently of a superhuman who works 24/7 and still finds time to recover from the stress and pressure. And the steady stream of new tech tools and opportunities continually shaking up the playing field don’t make it any easier.
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SmartMeetings
AUGUST 17, 2017
Tumon Bay with Two Lovers Point in the background. Photo credit: Guam Visitors Bureau. Guam has been in the headlines in recent days and weeks due to a potential threat from North Korea to fire missiles in the direction of the U.S. territory. Despite the dark cloud of looming concerns, the sun is shining bright over this island in the Pacific Ocean.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 17, 2017
The Giant iTab Company is currently in discussions to sign contracts with five new partners, following Mobile World Congress in Shanghai. The new partners will cover territories in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia, and will be licenced to supply Giant iTab’s across the meetings and events sectors. The Giant iTab was recently seen on British […].
SmartMeetings
AUGUST 17, 2017
The popularity of the hit Broadway musical Hamilton has made history cooler than ever. In fact, it’s inspired groups to meet at historic hotels, including the 10 Best Historic Hotels of 2017, selected as part of USA Today ’s Readers’ Choice Travel Awards. (There were some new additions compared to last year’s list.). The annual list, which consisted of the following properties, was released earlier this month.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 17, 2017
Oddfellows On the Park has appointed Cheshire based representation company, Perception Sales & Marketing, to head up a sales campaign for the recently launched hotel. Oddfellows On the Park is the newest member of the Oddfellow’s family. The hotel is set within a beautiful Victorian mansion house and includes 22 stunning bedrooms, a destination restaurant, cocktail […].
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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!
SmartMeetings
AUGUST 17, 2017
We all know the importance of location— being in the right place at the right time with the right people. But did you know there are apps that facilitate finding those places and coordinating with those people? Here are five ways to make getting from here to there just a little easier. Meetways. This mapping platform was created to help people meet halfway by easily finding locations that are exactly half the distance for both people.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 17, 2017
A significant report detailing the results of a survey concerning an industry-wide reduction in the numbers of security and stewarding personnel has now been published by the United Kingdom Crowd Management Association. The finalised report delivered by the University of Derby has been agreed with the Football Safety Officers Association and the Security Industry Authority. […].
SmartMeetings
AUGUST 17, 2017
It’s always wine o’ clock in Napa Valley! Northern California’s famous Wine Country is the perfect canvas for a picturesque event. Smart Meetings participated in this week’s Wine Country Hospitality and Event Trade Show, hosted by Concierge Alliance of Napa Valley and Sonoma ( CANVAS ). Here are nine things we did during our nine hours in Napa. 1. Rise & Shine.
GatherHere
AUGUST 17, 2017
While outdoor events can be executed perfectly all year round (with proper planning, of course), summer and fall are generally the seasons boasting temperatures that make outside soirees ideal. But while a setting sun backdrop, warm breeze and expansive space are hard to replicate indoors, hosting events outdoors brings with it a whole new set of challenges.
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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.
Certain
AUGUST 17, 2017
Event Lead Follow Up – What’s Working? We’re heading into that time of the year again, the Fall tech event season, when people from all over the world descend upon the Bay Area for the biggest tech conferences in the world. Dreamforce alone attracted more than 170,000 people into San Francisco last year, and with all the time, preparation, stress and of course money being spent on these in-person events, there’s one thing that will be on everyone’s minds: will event follow up be succ
PCMA Convene
AUGUST 17, 2017
JetBlue grows organic produce at JFK airport, including blue potatoes for the blue chips it serves onboard. Bad behavior at airports has been making headlines: Last month, an airport worker punched a passenger — who was holding a baby — at the Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport in France. And earlier this year, after a brawl broke out at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport over flight cancellations, three people were arrested with charges including inciting a riot.
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