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7 Retail Event Ideas that Celebrate Culture, Community, and Your Brand

Eventbrite UK

Living in a world that’s rich in diversity is a cause for celebration. Recognising the cultural values and identity of your customers also helps people feel valued – and makes great business sense. Maybe you’re a new creator. Maybe you’ve organised a retail event before, but now you’re looking for new in-store event ideas. Either […].

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Oakland’s DAGHE Creates a Soundtrack to Black History Month

Picatic by Eventbrite

It’s pretty much the teenage dream to be able to throw the coolest parties where everyone knows your name and you get to control the dance floor. For Oakland-based DJ and entrepreneur DAGHE, he made his dream into a reality. “I started doing events when I was 16 at a night called Preppy Sensation Ent,” […].

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Guide: How to Plan a Successful Product Launch Event

Attendease

This is an exciting time for your brand. After countless months of R&D, you have a new product that you’re really excited to bring to market. But whether you’re an emerging startup or a well-established corporation, this phase marks only the very beginning. What you do next is key, and an impactful and engaging introduction to the market is paramount to your product’s growth and longevity.

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COVID Testing 101 for Events

Event Farm

It goes without saying that the events industry has been one of the hardest hit by the pandemic. Now two years in we’re realizing our new normal and event planners fully recognize that their attendees’ health is a non-negotiable priority. Variant after variant and surges in cases time and time again, the reality is that this pandemic isn’t going away and it also seems like vaccinations and boosters aren’t the preventive solution we’d hope for.

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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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Guide: How to Plan a Successful Product Launch Event

Attendease

This is an exciting time for your brand. After countless months of R&D, you have a new product that you’re really excited to bring to market. But whether you’re an emerging startup or a well-established corporation, this phase marks only the very beginning. What you do next is key, and an impactful and engaging introduction to the market is paramount to your product’s growth and longevity.

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Brandt & Will’s Event Technology Trends 2022

Endless Events

This week’s Event Tech Podcast episode is a little bit different. Rather than having a regular conversation about event technology, Will and Brandt are sharing the contents of a session they led at the FICP Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona back in November 2021. The session was titled ‘Technology Tools and Trends Driving Engagement, Collaboration and Innovation’ And since they talked about event technology trends for 2022 and beyond, the talk is just as relevant today as i

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Five Ways Sleep Number Crushes Booth Engagement at CES

Event Marketer

When you’re a sleep wellness brand vying for attention at a global technology trade show, sometimes you’ve got to make your own dreams come true. Such is the case for Sleep Number, an exhibitor at CES for the last eight years. The brand’s presence at the tentpole event has evolved from a tiny footprint located next to an e-cigarette booth in a small corner of the Las Vegas Convention Center, to a large, interactive space prominently positioned on the show floor.

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Venue Spotlight: Yorkshire Event Centre & Pavilions of Harrogate

Event Industry News

Confidence in events is increasing every day, with more bookings and high levels of enquiries filling us with optimism for a great future. Based on 250 acres of beautiful, countryside on the outskirts of Harrogate, we have two fabulous event spaces the Yorkshire Event Centre and Pavilions of Harrogate. We offer great facilities and service and also help clients looking to fulfil their corporate and social responsibility, as all our profits go to help fund the work of the registered charity, the

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Hot Property: Brand Experiences at Scope for Miami Art Week

Event Marketer

Art Basel at the Miami Beach Convention Center is one of the more nationally recognized fairs that attracts sponsors during Miami Art Week, but Scope Art Show, which celebrated its 20 th anniversary during the events this past November and December, has become a breeding ground for experimental brand installations on the beach. Scope, also known as Scope International Contemporary Art Show, is a hot beach pavilion-style property and platform for contemporary art, new artists and emerging mediums

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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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What Happens When “Fear” Majeure Is Used to Postpone or Cancel an Event?

Smart Meetings

With ongoing concerns related to Covid variants, a number of businesses and events are re-evaluating whether to postpone or cancel despite the relative loosening of federal, state and local restrictions. So, what happens when there aren’t specific government restrictions to trigger a force majeure event to postpone or terminate an event? Can the more recent trend of “fear” majeure be sufficient grounds to postpone or terminate an event?

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What Is a White-Label Event Ticketing System?

Python Events

When confronted with a company challenge, your initial reaction as an entrepreneur seems to be to try to solve it alone. Isn’t that, after all, the fundamental essence of entrepreneurship? No, it is not always the case. Trying to build a unique solution from the ground up to match your company’s exact needs is often a formula for a catastrophe. Consider an ideal business world in which there is no necessity to create answers to problems from the ground up, wasting large sums of money and time in

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How Amazon Prime Video Powered Black Female Leaders at ‘Harlem’ Pop-Up

Event Marketer

Experiential vignettes within the pop-up space shined a spotlight on Black female creators and business owners. The Amazon Original Series “Harlem” tells the stories of strong Black women pursuing their dreams, so to promote the premiere, the brand activated a pop-up designed to celebrate the “sisterhood,” energy and pride of Harlem through the lens of local businesses, entrepreneurs and creators.

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Job Opportunity: Enterprise SaaS Sales Manager (Pharmaceutical) 

Event Industry News

COMPANY: Totem EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time SALARY: £75K – £85K LOCATION : Central London CLICK HERE TO APP LY. Totem is a rapidly growing virtual and hybrid events platform that is changing the way leading brands create and deliver their events. Whether in-person, virtually or a blend of both, Totem’s technology allows event planners to build, run and monitor events using real-time control.

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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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VISIT DENVER Hires Former Disney Executive Flavia Light as Vice President of Tourism

Exhibitor Magazine

DENVER  VISIT DENVER, The Convention and Visitors Bureau, has hired Flavia Light as its new vice president of tourism. Light will relocate to Denve.

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SXSW selects Grip as the event technology partner for its first in-person event since 2019

Event Industry News

SXSW will be running its first in-person event since 2019 (11 – 20 March) More than 500 exhibitors spanning five exhibitions, including the Creative Industries Expo, Wellness Expo, EDU Expo, XR Experience, and Flatstock 77 Grip’s AI-powered matchmaking and networking platform has been selected by SXSW to help thousands of attendees discover new exhibitors, products and sponsors Grip’s interactive floorplan will enable easy navigation for in-person attendees to find sponsor and exhibitor bo

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Chicago Exhibit Productions, Inc. Promotes Allison K. Trost to Vice President, CEP International

Exhibitor Magazine

CEP  Chicago Exhibit Productions, Inc. announced the promotion of Allison K. Trost to Vice President, CEP International. Allison will have the primar.

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It's Here! The Agenda is Now Live for Catersource + The Special Event 2022!

Special Events

See you May 2-5 in Anaheim, CA!

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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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Christopher Wilson Joins Bridgewater Studio to Lead a Major Expansion of Experience Design and Innovation Capabilities

Exhibitor Magazine

CHICAGO  Creative producer Christopher Wilson is joining Bridgewater Studio as Chief Creative and Operating Officer to help lead the company's expan.

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Why You Should Choose Seatlab’s Event Planning Platform

Python Events

Organising an event can also be a powerful marketing tool for any company. They require significant effort and time to complete. Still, if done correctly, you might soon see a considerable amount of profit. The influence of an event, particularly a highly customised in-person event, rests in the possibility it offers to meet with a target group in person.

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Smart Moves in Colorado, Florida and More

Smart Meetings

Ted Johnston. The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway promoted Johnston to general manager of the acclaimed high-altitude tourist railway in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Johnston has over a decade of railroad operations and hospitality management experience. Most recently, he was assistant general manager of Pikes Peak Cog Railway. Johnston has worked for Union Pacific Railroad in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas and R.L.

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What Is a White-Label Event Ticketing System?

Python Events

When confronted with a company challenge, your initial reaction as an entrepreneur seems to be to try to solve it alone. Isn’t that, after all, the fundamental essence of entrepreneurship? No, it is not always the case. Trying to build a unique solution from the ground up to match your company’s exact needs is often a formula for a catastrophe. Consider an ideal business world in which there is no necessity to create answers to problems from the ground up, wasting large sums of money and time in

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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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Why Companies Should Invest in Professional Development

Event Leadership Institute

To access this post, you must purchase Event Leadership Institute Membership – Annual , CMP Exam Prep Course (CMP-FA21) October 14, 2021 , CMP Exam Prep Course (CMP-WI22) February 3, 2022 or Event Leadership Institute Membership – Monthly.

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Smart Moves in Colorado, Florida and More

Smart Meetings

Ted Johnston. The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway promoted Johnston to general manager of the acclaimed high-altitude tourist railway in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Johnston has over a decade of railroad operations and hospitality management experience. Most recently, he was assistant general manager of Pikes Peak Cog Railway. Johnston has worked for Union Pacific Railroad in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas and R.L.

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It's Here! The Agenda is Now Live for The Special Event 2022!

Special Events

See you May 2-5 in Anaheim, CA!

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Defaulting Account Notes to Event Notes

Caterease

The post Defaulting Account Notes to Event Notes 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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The Pros and Cons of Working as an Event Planner

QC Event School

Event planning is a lucrative and exciting industry that offers many benefits. However, like any other career, it has its ups and downs. In this article, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of working as an event planner. We hope that after reading this article, you’ll be motivated to pursue your dream career as an event planner , and enroll with QC Event School to pursue your professional certification training.

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Grow Your Business with White-Label Online Ticketing Services: Eleven Features You Can’t Ignore

Python Events

In a world inundated with companies constantly vying for customer loyalty, branding will set you apart from the rest. The power of a strong, recognisable brand can make or break your business. Think of how a basic apple, a simple swoosh, or a brightly coloured ‘G’ have captured millions of consumers. You may already have a fantastic brand, but do you have a fabulous product to match?

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In-depth review of awards management platform Evalato

Event Industry News

Evalato is a next-gen awards management platform that automates, streamlines, and improves most of your program processes. You can use it to manage any kind of program like awards, competitions, contests, recognitions, etc. It’s also a way to make judges and applicants enjoy a straightforward and easy experience with your program, which is always a huge plus.