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APRIL 16, 2019

Americans define themselves by the experiences they have. As an event creator, you need to understand how your event factors into this sense of identity. By creating an experience at your event that speaks to people deeply — that resonates with attendees and makes them want to share — you can build an event brand that […]. The post Infographic: Americans Would Rather Be Known for Their Experiences Than Possessions appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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APRIL 16, 2019

These new and renovated convention centers, hotels, restaurants, and other event venues are making a commitment to eco-friendly events.

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APRIL 16, 2019

(3 Minute Read). How To Get Exhibitors To Adopt New Technology. Are you interested in sharing your industry insights click here and share you story! . The “If it ain’t broke…” mentality sounds good if we’re talking about a bicycle or a toaster. But when we’re talking about business tech, people in every industry have a natural reluctance that blinds us to possibility.

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BizBash

APRIL 16, 2019

The Event Leadership Institute shares essential elements when planning the dramatic audiovisual effect.

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Eventbrite UK

APRIL 16, 2019

Writing an event description that wins over attendees is both a science and an art. How do you sum up the blood, sweat, and tears of your work in a few sentences? By knowing what information to prioritise, you can write an event description that helps you reach more people and sell more tickets. Here […]. The post 9 Steps to Write an Event Description That Drives Attendance appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Endless Events

APRIL 16, 2019

Another Tuesday, another #EventIcons – and it’s time to talk about podcasts and events! So, you’ve heard of a play within a play, but when was the last time you heard about a podcast within a podcast? Okay, perhaps the Shakespearean element doesn’t quite fit here. However, today’s episode of our podcast is, indeed, about podcasts.

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APRIL 16, 2019

One of the main challenges organisers face around events is getting enough people to sign up and attend. But even when you hit your targets, there are still many out there who are interested in what your event has to offer but are unable to come for one reason or another. And this is where live-streaming comes in. Live-streaming technology has made steady advancements over the past few years and is gaining a lot of ground in our industry.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 16, 2019

Elevate, the unique mentoring programme and largest in the events industry, has announced the launch of brand new training platform and workshops. Known as Elevate Evolve, the series of practical workshops is being delivered by the events industry, for the events industry. . Elevate Evolve has been created to empower and educate industry professionals, many of whom believe they lack the skills or confidence required to fulfil their potential.

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APRIL 16, 2019

We’ve seen the benefits an app can have for large conferences and tradeshows. From providing valuable event information like session and speaker details to enabling attendees to engage with one another and an event’s content – event apps work to enhance events through building connections. The benefits we see in large events are true for small events and meetings, too.

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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

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 16, 2019

Mindful meditation. Mindful eating. Mindful walking. “Mindful” is everywhere for a reason—more people are starting to embrace the way they feel when they slow down, pay attention and absorb life instead of whizzing through it. A 2018 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study found that the popularity of meditation increased more than threefold from 2012 to 2017.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 16, 2019

The 2019 Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival staged at Dubai’s Media City Amphitheatre and presented by Mastercard included a diverse and star-studded line up of premium international artists, including Snow Patrol, Alicia Keys and Jamiroquai, which were lit with 72 x Robe MegaPointes and 48 x Spiiders – among other lights – supplied by top lighting rental company, MediaPro.

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G2Planet

APRIL 16, 2019

A version of this post was originally published on The Minneapolis Egotist.

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APRIL 16, 2019

Twickenham Stadium has unveiled The Patch as part of the stadium’s summer events portfolio for event professionals. The Patch is a stretch of grass outside the stadium’s West Stand, which has been created for sports activities, garden parties and outside BBQs either for stand-alone events or as an addition to existing conferences or banquets. The Patch represents just one of a series of options at the stadium and follows on from the launch of the newly developed East Stand.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 16, 2019

You have fallen in love with a destination and want to hold your next meeting there. But will attendees love it too? Are there other cities or regions that can suit everyone’s needs even better? With so many wonderful countries, cities and venues to choose from, this selection process can seem like fetching a needle out of a proverbial haystack. To make life easier, use the Cvent Supplier Network to find the best destination.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 16, 2019

BBC broadcaster Helen Fospero and fashion industry icon Caryn Franklin headline at Blitz Connection, the annual showcase from leading AV and technical production company Blitz, a GES company. Held at The Brewery, London, on 7 th May, the showcase is designed exclusively for event organisers and producers who will learn how to make their events truly extraordinary.

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Eventtia

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APRIL 16, 2019

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Social Tables

APRIL 16, 2019

Think about how the meetings & events industry has evolved in just the past ten years. Could you have navigated it all without conferences, blog posts, presentations, surveys, or your peers? We know we couldn’t have! After all, being an events professional requires as much continued education as any other gig out there. Which is part of why, here at Social Tables, we believe “every day is a school day.

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GEVME

APRIL 16, 2019

Event management is an integral part of event organisation. After you plan events, you also need to promote them. That’s where event marketing comes in. The application of event technology helps to create and develop large events, such as festivals, conferences, ceremonies, weddings, official parties, concerts, or conventions, and also helps to market them effectively.

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