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How to Avoid Sharing Your Venue With a Polarizing Group

EventMB

Skift Take: Sharing a venue with a polarizing group or a rival corporation can cause all sorts of issues. But how can planners avoid it?

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Master the art of event ticketing and sell out your next event.

Expo Pass

So you’ve reached the next stage of planning your event and it’s time to start selling tickets! Managing finances and ticket sales can seem a bit scary but have no fear. The secret sauce is finding the balance between the value of your event and what your guests want. With the power of technology, you can get even more out of your event! Read on for our best tips on setting the right price to maximize attendance (and profit!).

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Business Lessons from the Greatest Comeback in NFL History

Best Corporate Events

Even if you’re not an NFL fan, you have to be impressed by one team’s performance in one of the most amazing games ever. And if you’re a leader on any level, what happened that Saturday afternoon offers valuable lessons for your organization. At halftime in their game on December 17, 2022, the Minnesota Vikings trailed the Indianapolis Colts by a score of 33-0.

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Cannabis Tourism is Going Mainstream

Smart Meetings

April 20 th is known as the informal national cannabis celebration day, yet it is no longer a day only celebrated by fringe society. With cannabis gaining momentum in state legislations and shedding its stigma to be more visible in mainstream culture, cannabis travel and tourism is a fast-rising market. Smart Meetings sat down with cannabis travel consultant and advocate Brian Applegarth to discuss the integration of cannabis into the tourism industry and what meeting professionals should know.

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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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Nottingham Venues selected to host UDine Awards

Event Industry News

The prestigious event will take place at Nottingham Venue’s Orchard Hotel on Tuesday 20 June. Nottingham Venues is pleased to announce that is has been selected as the host venue for the upcoming UDine Awards.

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Uplifting Keynotes: Inspiring Speakers lead Catersource + The Special Event 2023

Special Events

Catersource + The Special Event kick off the week with outstanding entertainment and education

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CTO of Click & Pledge discusses Data Security Standards (PCI DSS)

Click & Pledge

Stephen Williams, the Chief Technology Officer of Click & Pledge, is discussing Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) – a set of regulations that ensure the safety of donors’ data on both their devices and the payment processor itself. Click & Pledge adheres to the highest level of PCI DSS certification, level 1.

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5 Tips for a Better Experience with an Event Emcee

MeetingsNet

A professional emcee isn’t just for introducing speakers—it’s a role that can help with event marketing, audience experience, risk management, and more. It’s a rare organization that has leaders whose poise and stage presence allow them to step in as host, welcoming attendees, introducing speakers, setting the tone, and pulling it all together. If you’re organization is like most, its events could use some help from a professional emcee.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building a Lead Capture Strategy in 2023?

Momencio

Lead capture strategy is a crucial aspect of any successful marketing campaign. In simple terms, it’s the process of collecting contact information from potential customers who have shown an interest in your product or service. This contact information is usually in the form of an email address, phone number, or social media handle. Once you have their details, you can follow up with them and turn them into paying customers.

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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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CHS Leeds details educational programme

Event Industry News

CHS Leeds has unveiled further details of its award-winning educational programme with the announcement of sessions and speakers from across the world of business. The theme for this year will be ‘Work-Life’, which looks to investigate the way work, and work habits, are changing, and how these impact on employees and leaders across business.

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Experience Kissimmee Announces Ground-Breaking Sustainability Initiatives

Exhibitor Magazine

KISSIMMEE, Fla. � Experience Kissimmee, the official tourism authority for Osceola County, FL, and a trailblazer in the tourism industry, is making st.

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Barclaycard Entertainment reveals biggest year of entertainment to date

Event Industry News

Barclaycard announced as the new official Headline Partner of the Isle of Wight Festival and Latitude Barclaycard today announces that it will become the Headline Partner of two UK festival staples in 2023 as part of its partnership renewal with Live Nation UK – Barclaycard presents the Isle of Wight Festival and Barclaycard presents Latitude.

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Travel Advocates Share New Trillion-Dollar Impact Figures with Policymakers

Exhibitor Magazine

WASHINGTON - At $1.2 trillion, direct spending on travel in the United States in 2022 was on par with pre-pandemic figures, according to new data rele.

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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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AEV announces technology partnership with Momentus Technologies

Event Industry News

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) is pleased to announce its new technology partnership with Momentus Technologies for 2023. Momentus Technologies will have the ability to input into working group meetings, in particular the cross-association Technology working group, AEV Event Managers and Finance groups given subject matter and need.

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Breaking Down the Sustainability Terms You Should Know

Maritz Global Events

It’s Earth Week! As we count down to Earth Day on April 22, we wanted to share some trends and data we are tracking around sustainability in the events industry. And, because there are so MANY terms in our industry around this topic, we thought we’d start by sharing some quick definitions on a few commonly used terms.

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‘Eurovision carbon footprint equivalent to that of one glass of wine per viewer – worth it?’

Prestige Events Magazine

Music competition generates over 65,000 tCO 2 e Equivalent to roughly one glass of wine or pint of beer per viewer Carbon emissions also directly compared to the joy that the competition brings The 67th Eurovision Song Contest is just around the corner and excitement is building for the international competition. But whilst thousands of Eurovision fans prepare to flood the streets of Liverpool and millions of people prepare to host Eurovision viewing parties in their own homes, sustainability ex

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See How Easily You Can Create an Event App with NO coding

Nunify

If you are reading this, you already know that a mobile event app can be a great way to streamline communication, information-sharing, build networks and garner engagement for events of any size and type. If you are still confused, read this first. Here’s a step-by-step guide to create an event app: Step 1. Define your goals and objectives. Before you start building your event app, it’s important to have a clear understanding of what you want to accomplish with the app.

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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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Venues Collaborate to Host Activity Event Showcase in Reading

Prestige Events Magazine

voco® Reading, The Select Car Leasing Stadium, Jazz Café and the Lagoona Park are collaborating to host an activity event showcase on the 24 th May along with event partners Team Activity Group, Spy Games, Sytner Reading Audi and JLL Events.  It will be a fun exciting day of activities arranged across the venues to highlight what can be arranged for company events and meetings.

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Why Pantone Colors are Recommended for Your Custom Printed Canopy Tent

Ins'Tent

When it comes to creating a consistent and professional look for your brand’s marketing materials, such as with a custom printed outdoor canopy tent , color is one of the most important factors to consider. The use of the PMS color chart , in printing, can help ensure the colors in your logo, branding materials, signage, and other marketing collateral are accurate and consistent across all mediums.

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Breaking Down the Sustainability Terms You Should Know

Maritz Global Events

It’s Earth Week! As we count down to Earth Day on April 22, we wanted to share some trends and data we are tracking around sustainability in the events industry. And, because there are so MANY terms in our industry around this topic, we thought we’d start by sharing some quick definitions on a few commonly used terms.

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Modern Roadshow Programs: How to Prioritize Focus and Investments

Opus Agency

Drive value, prioritize focus, and maximize investments with a modern roadshow program.

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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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LexJet Appointed as the Exclusive UFabrik North American Distributor

Exhibitor Magazine

SARASOTA, FLA. - LexJet, a division of S-One Holdings, is excited to announce a new sales and distribution partnership with UFabrik, as its exclusiv.

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The Top Must-Listen Event Industry Podcasts 

ePly

If you are an event professional, chances are you’re always looking for new ways to stay in the know. Staying current on industry trends and news is key to staying ahead. One way to do this is by listening to podcasts on the event industry.  From marketing tips and event planning advice to interviews with top event professionals, these podcasts have got it all.

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Uplifting Keynotes lead Catersource + The Special Event 2023

Special Events

Catersource + The Special Event kick off the week with outstanding entertainment and education

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How to Set Catering Goals for the Short-Term & Long-Term

Caterease

The post How to Set Catering Goals for the Short-Term & Long-Term appeared first on Caterease.

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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.

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Volunteer Week: Devin Lewis, CMP Fellow, CEM, DES

MPI

Early on in my career, I was advised by my mentor that if I wanted to be truly successful in the Hospitality industry, I needed to get involved in all the ways that mattered.

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The 2022 Planner’s Choice Award Winner for Earth-Friendly Venue Goes to Boston University

Unique Venues

And the Winner for the 2022 Planner’s Choice Awards for Earth-Friendly Venue is…Boston University! Boston University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts. Home to over 35,000 students and 10,000 employees, BU is a Princeton Review and Sierra Club recognized institution which values sustainability and is working to address climate change through all levels of the university.

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Choose and Budget for the Right Events to Hit Your Goals

G2Planet

Event Program Management software is crucial for companies seeking to optimize their event planning and management processes. Unfortunately, this need has only grown more acute due to constrained budgets and business pressure to support continued growth. In this blog post, we'll explore how EventCENTRAL can help address the challenges companies face in event management.