Mon.Feb 13, 2023

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It’s not you, it’s me: The psychology of breaking up with a vendor

Attendease

Breaking up is never easy, no matter if we are talking about a romantic relationship or a business one. While we don’t have the credentials to help you end a romantic relationship, we have heard many broken heart stories of event professionals who tied the knot with the wrong tech provider and went through hardships to put an end to the relationship and look for something better.

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Native ChatGPT Event Technology Integration Now Live

EventMB

Skift Take: Generative AI is set to revolutionize event marketing. This native integration with event management platform InEvent is the next step towards AI-written copy becoming commonplace across business events.

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Five Event Strategies for Engaging Sober-curious Consumers

Event Marketer

From Sober October to Dry January to the booming sober-curious movement , a fast-growing number of consumers are aspiring to lead more balanced lifestyles by cutting down on booze. And savvy marketers are carving out time and space within their events and activations to ensure that those riding the alcohol-free wagon feel comfortable, welcome and seen.

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C2 Looks to the Future With Anick Beaulieu at the Helm

EventMB

Skift Take: Newly appointed C2 CEO Anick Beaulieu is pushing boundaries to re-inject the spark that was once in the business community. She plans to be the voice amplifying everything C2 does, beyond its Montreal flagship business event.

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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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A Snapshot of 2023 Hotel Rates: Not Pretty

MeetingsNet

In a February 9 earnings call, Hilton chief Christopher Nassetta made it clear that guest-room prices for all customer segments will remain stubbornly high for the foreseeable future. Hilton President and CEO Christopher Nassetta maintains an active presence in the meetings market through stage appearances at events such as Professional Convention Management Association’s Convening Leaders conference , held last month in Columbus, Ohio.

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event:decision partners with ‘You. Smart. Thing.’ Major development to help clients measure and mitigate the environmental impact of events

Prestige Events Magazine

event:decision is partnering with ‘You. Smart. Thing.’ to bring a unique and proprietary offer in the measurement of sustainability and mitigation of environmental impact relating to brand and agency-led events. The collaboration between event:decision and ‘You. Smart. Thing.’ on Carbon-Track Reporting allows event owners to measure accurately for the first time the travel patterns and associated impact of visitor/delegate travel, traditionally one of the largest and hardest factors to measure i

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10 KPIs to Measure the Success of Your Event Strategy

eventplanner

Evaluation is the key point in determining your event strategy’s efficiency. Although considered to be a final step in the planning chain process, measuring the KPIs will greatly influence your actions when managing your next event.

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Gaming, AR and Theaters Drive Attendees to CES 2023’s Automotive Booths

Event Marketer

The automotive sector’s presence at CES continues to grow, with nearly 300 exhibitors in the dedicated West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center at this year’s event, Jan. 5-8, making it one of the largest auto shows in the world. What’s more, automotive and mobility innovations extended beyond the West Hall as concept cars, EVs, connected vehicles and autonomous mobility took center stage at several booths belonging to companies not traditionally seen in the auto space.

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Guest Blog: Can events ever really be sustainable?

Event Industry News

By Matt Coyne, founder of Waves Connects I saw a quote from Mike Berners-Lee the other day and he said: “There is no such thing as an offset. It’s a bogus concept.

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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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How Allstate is Leveraging its CFP Partnerships to Own the College Football Scene

Event Marketer

Photo ops, craft cocktails, micro-installations and music performances were on tap at Allstate Party at the Playoff. You might say that attendees of the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship weekend in Los Angeles were in good hands. Since the inception of the ESPN-backed tournament nine years ago, Allstate has served as title sponsor of the weekend’s biggest events—Party at the Playoff and the Championship Tailgate.

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First agenda drop for Event Tech Live Vegas revealed

Event Industry News

Announcing the first confirmed sessions on the agenda for Event Tech Live (ETL) Las Vegas, organisers have highlighted the parallels with and progress from the London show at ExCeL last November, considered the best yet by participants and visitors.

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A Fountain of Goodness

Special Events

Fountains, sculptures, and other ways to make chocolate the star of your next event

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Special Events Take Center Stage At 2023 NGA Show

Exhibitor Magazine

SHELTON, CT � The National Grocers Association and Clarion Events announce the full lineup of special events that will be part of the 2023 NGA Show, t.

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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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Wonder develops new roles – Director of Clients Services and Director of Live – to support continued growth

Event Industry News

Wonder – Wonder, the specialist B2B experience agency and part of the Amplify agency collective – has hired Lucy Montgomery for the newly formed role of Director of Client Services, as Chloe Ward is promoted internally from Business Director to another newly created role, Director of Live.

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Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau Makes Key Convention Sales and Services Staff Appointments

Exhibitor Magazine

MIAMI � The Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) has named Taylor Fry and Diego Vervloet to join the organization's convention sales an.

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etc.venues invests £4.3m in doubling the size of 155 Bishopsgate venue

Prestige Events Magazine

etc.venues, the leading provider of urban non-residential event venues in the UK and New York City is investing £4.3m in doubling the size of its highly successful venue at 155 Bishopsgate in London. It is adding 20,000 sq.ft. of exclusive conference space on the second floor with escalator access from the existing event space on the first floor, to create a 40,000 sq.ft venue, one of the largest in the City of London.

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EXHIBITOR Magazine Announces Jury Panel for EuroShop Awards

Exhibitor Magazine

ROCHESTER, MN. � EXHBITOR magazine has selected the following panel of internally acclaimed designers and marketing experts to jury the a href="https.

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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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Reviewing Multiple Events in One Print with the Event Master

Caterease

The post Reviewing Multiple Events in One Print with the Event Master appeared first on Caterease.

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Las Vegas Food and Beverage Industry Week Returns to Las Vegas in 2023 with Four Premier Trade Shows

Exhibitor Magazine

LAS VEGAS, NV � The second annual edition of the Las Vegas Food and Beverage Industry Week (LVFBIW), in partnership with Emerald, Comexposium and Ques.

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Understanding the Different Types of Shareholders

Lumi Global

There are several different types of shareholders that can hold an ownership stake in a company.

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Richard Rathe and John Capano Join Forces to Launch The EvandEx Agency, a New Experiential Marketing Agency

Exhibitor Magazine

NEW YORK � Experiential marketing industry veterans, Richard Rathe and John Capano, have teamed up to launch The EvandEx Agency, LLC (pronounced 'evan.

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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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Sparks: The best band you’ve never heard of

Conferences that Work

Sparks sing “How Do I Get to Carnegie Hall?” Click to listen! On March 11, 2022, I watched the last episode of Season 4 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. As Midge Maisel walked alone in the snow outside Carnegie Hall and the credits scrolled, some amazing music began to play with the hypnotic refrain “How Do I Get To Carnegie Hall? Practice, man, practice.” I had to hear it again.

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L.L.Bean Named Official Outfitter for EXHIBITORLIVE

Exhibitor Magazine

ROCHESTER, MN. � Exhibitor Group, the award-winning leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, publisher of EXHIBITOR magazine, and.

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Save The Waves – February Spotlight

Click & Pledge

Save The Waves – February Spotlight Throughout the Click & Pledge Foundation’s Project Ocean production, we are using each month to spotlight our nonprofit participants. We are kicking things off with Save The Waves from Santa Cruz, California. Save The Waves is dedicated to protecting surf ecosystems around the world, and they are doing so through a coalition of people from all walks of life.

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