Endless Events
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Sometimes getting an AV quote feels like a never-ending process. You go back and forth with your AV company, never really on the same page only to get your quote weeks later. By then you have made changes to your event and need to start the process all over again. Sound familiar? It doesn’t have to be that way! On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday Will Curran teach you how to get your AV quotes faster.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Using a venue sourcing agency may be a relatively new concept for many organisations. However, the benefits of having an experienced professional working alongside you to take your event planning to the next level are undeniable. Whatever your requirements for event space may be, the right venue finder will find a solution that matches your brief exactly, saving you masses of time, effort and money in the process – resources that you can instead deploy towards organising the actual event.
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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Over the past five years or so it’s felt like everything has to be quantifiable to live. If the numbers don’t make sense, then you kill it. If you can’t prove your ROI, then why do you exist? People whose motives are dictated by numbers and measurements are made uncomfortable by events. Events are expensive. You have to front load a lot of costs (the venue deposit is one example) before you even know whether your event will sell out.
GEVME
OCTOBER 10, 2018
If you are a digital marketing enthusiast like me, then you’ve probably already been exposed to various marketing strategies. One that I particularly like and find most effective is event branding. The goal of event branding is quite simple: to put your brand in the spotlight while creating a more personal relationship with your prospective customers and even potential partners.
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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
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Here's a look at new Houston eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for events.
Event Pro Update brings together the best content for event, conference, and meeting planning professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
BizBash
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Here's a look at new San Diego eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 10, 2018
As we inch closer to leaving the European Union, recruitment pressures in the hospitality industry are undeniably growing. Since the vote to leave the EU on 23 rd June 2016, the number of EU workers coming to the UK has fallen drastically. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) recently reported a record drop in the number of EU nationals working in the UK since records began in 1997, with the number of EU workers here falling by 86,000 to 2.28 million people.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Planners meticulously manage the attendee experience , but often activity vendors also play a major role in influencing how someone remembers a trip. From giving visitors something to share with friends and family to exposing newcomers to the unique local flavor, the variety and depth of these experiences make up the lifeblood of a destination. Operating on opposite sides of the United States, Billy Mosleblech from Key West, Florida, and Mike Murray from Honolulu are both resort activity vendors
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Download this episode (right click and save). This week’s Event Industry News podcast goes trans-Atlantic with its lineup, as host James Dickson talks to members of the USA-based INBOUND event. Held within the Boston Convention & Exhibition Centre, INBOUND is an event that unites sales, marketing and customer services professionals, with content designed to improve and enhance those job-roles.
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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
OCTOBER 10, 2018
IMEX America begins next week, and once again, it will feature plenty of health and wellness opportunities. Dale Hudson, the knowledge and events director of IMEX Group, took time out recently to discuss IMEX’s emphasis on wellness. 1. How long have you been with IMEX, and in what roles? Dale Hudson. I’ve been with IMEX for over 17 years, and have focused on programs such as education, the IMEX-MPI-MCI Future Leaders Forum, CSR, sustainability and wellness.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 10, 2018
The East of England Arena and Events Centre (EEAEC) and catering specialist Amadeus, part of the NEC Group, have joined forces to drive conference and banqueting business for the venue by appointing Michelle Sergeant (pictured) as Amadeus’ sales account manager, working out of an office at EEAEC. Sergeant, with a background in catering, hotels and hospitality, has already started her role, working with local corporates and businesses and establishing the EEAEC as the ideal venue for meetings, ga
Bizzabo
OCTOBER 10, 2018
What is an event registration tool? Which tools should you use to drive event registration? We’ll answer these queries and more in our guide to online event registration tools. More and more companies are starting to see real value behind live events. According to the Bureau of Statistics, the event and conference industry is booming and can be expected to expand another 44% by the year 2020.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Qdos Event Hire is showcasing its new range of modular buildings , available for short and long-term hire, along with direct sales products at the Showman’s Show 2018. Held at Newbury Showground on 17 th -18 th October, the annual exhibition forthe outdoor event industry provides the perfect platform to showcase the new additions to the company’s product range.
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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.
Showclix
OCTOBER 10, 2018
As a comedy show organizer, you know how to entertain your audience with amazing performers that keep the laughs coming all night long. To continue to be successful, organizers need to know they are partnering with a ticketing provider that offers additional tools and services that can help them grow their business. Read on for our event experts’ list of ticketing features you need to take your comedy shows to the next level!
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Britain’s largest outdoor classical music festival, Proms in the Park, saw EFS Europe install its temporary pedestrian flooring, Temp-A-Path , once again this year. The event returned on 8 th September and was hosted again by Michael Ball. In a new addition for this year the traditional ‘Last Night’ anthems were performed live on the Hyde Park stage by Proms in the Park favourites the BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Richard Balcombe.
G2Planet
OCTOBER 10, 2018
CEO Mark Granovsky continues his commentary on the latest trends in events. In this 60-second video, Mark discusses decision making based on data instead of emotion, and the primacy of platforms over products.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Audience engagement and presentation logistics are two key challenges when it comes to presenting at an event or show. Knowing this, Freeman — the world’s leading brand experience company — is helping to simplify the presentation process by upgrading two of its conference solutions and rebranding them to the Sync by Freeman TM second-screen platform, and the Orchestrate by Freeman TM presentation optimisation tool.
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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!
Vendini
OCTOBER 10, 2018
When your business is taking the pain out of managing live events, it helps to have people on the team who have lived that pain personally. The Vendini team brings a wealth of artists and arts management expertise to everything we do, from customer service to product design. Whether it’s dancing, producing, singing, or some other form of artistry, more than 50 percent of our employees have their roots in the arts, so it’s not unusual to hear of employees forming a band or performing in a local t
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Multi award-winning event organiser CloserStill Media welcomed a record attendance with over 12,000 business leaders and industry experts at Technology for Marketing, eCommerce Expo & ad:tech London 2018. The long-established brands were co-located this year, bringing together the closely aligned worlds of marketing, ecommerce and advertising. The first event of the Autumn season for the organiser at Olympia London, the audience increased on 2017 by 26% overall, setting a new record for the
CadmiumCD
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Written by Dan McCarthy, Event Manager at Venueseeker. Conference events help companies break out of their digital presence. It’s always a plus for attendees to get a look at the company and its representatives in person. However, to leverage the full effect of a live conference, you have to follow up after the event. Otherwise, all the content, experience, and networking will quickly fade from the attendees’ mind.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 10, 2018
By Richard Dodgson, Founder and Creative Director, Timebased. There is no denying that social media is part and parcel of our modern-day society. Fully capitalising on the numerous opportunities it presents can make a huge amount of difference to the exposure and success of an event. When used effectively, it supports your brand’s validity and gives potential clients crucial insights into your work, resulting in new business enquiries.
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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.
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