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6 Steps to Evaluate and Choose the Right Event Planning Tools

Attendease

Before the arrival of modern event planning tools, planning great events was no easy feat. Instead, it was a daunting task, with numerous moving parts and massive potential for overwhelm. The development of today’s tools has allowed organizations and teams alike to unlock their creative potential, maximize resources, and deliver exceptional events with ease.

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In-person events: The best planning and technology guide (2023)

SpotMe Blog

Hosting successful in-person events with thousands of attendees after almost 3 years of virtual-only can feel daunting. Especially with the high pressure to generate a profitable return in today’s increasingly expensive world. A staggering 78% of businesses using an event app attribute their positive event ROI to these digital tools. And with 91% of event organizers believing an app is critical to event success , it seems clear that not harnessing the power of this digital tool could mean

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Event Tech Embraces Next Level of AI

EventMB

Skift Take: As generative AI continues to evolve, event technology companies compete in a race to deliver the most powerful yet easy-to-use solutions.

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Smart Moves: Food and Beverage

Smart Meetings

Hanif Mohammad Mohammad is executive chef for TownePlace Suites Nashville Downtown/Capitol District in Tennessee. Mohammad comes from Nashville Airport Marriott, where he spent the last 14 years as executive chef for its four dining outlets. Brooke Tadena Tadena is Hawaii Convention Center ’s executive chef. His more than a decade of culinary experience most recently saw him working as executive sous chef at Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki, a position he held since 2014.

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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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Why Meeting Planners Need to Start With Their Own Wellness

EventMB

Skift Take: Early mornings, late nights, and loads of time away from the comfort of your own home — being a meeting planner is hard on the mind and body. As Global Wellness Day approaches, take time to learn how to take better care of yourself with a challenge from Caesars Entertainment.

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QC Event School Graduate Spotlight: Tyler Reid

QC Event School

Photographer: Eric Jordan of Jordan Viision Meet QC Event School graduate, Tyler Reid! Location: Atlanta, GA QC Courses you’ve taken: Luxury Wedding & Event Planning Destination Wedding Planning Your website: [link] Facebook: [link] Instagram: [link] Pinterest: [link] Tell us a little bit about yourself, Tyler. Hi there, I’m Tyler and I’m a QC Event School graduate!

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Smart Moves: Food and Beverage

Smart Meetings

Hanif Mohammad Mohammad is executive chef for TownePlace Suites Nashville Downtown/Capitol District in Tennessee. Mohammad comes from Nashville Airport Marriott, where he spent the last 14 years as executive chef for its four dining outlets. Brooke Tadena Tadena is Hawaii Convention Center ’s executive chef. His more than a decade of culinary experience most recently saw him working as executive sous chef at Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki, a position he held since 2014.

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How To Plan and Host In-store Events

Eventtia

Hosting in-store events is an effective strategy for engaging customers, boosting sales, and creating memorable experiences. Whether you are a small boutique or a large retail chain, organizing a successful in-store event requires careful planning and execution. This article will provide a step-by-step guide to help you plan and host an impactful in-store retail event.

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Evolution Dome – a sound case for noise reduction

Event Industry News

International inflatable structure supplier, Evolution Dome, has just completed independent acoustic testing of its inflatable domes and the results show a substantial drop in noise across the range of inflatable structures, and the company has made the findings of this research available for download.

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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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why oman should be your next incentive destination

SevenEvents

when it comes to planning an unforgettable incentive travel event, the destination plays a crucial role in creating a memorable and rewarding experience for guests. while many popular destinations have been explored, oman stands out as a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. with its rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, and warm hospitality, oman offers a unique and enchanting setting for your next incentive travel event. natural beauty: oman is a land of natural wonders, boasting majestic moun

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The Association of Association Executives partners with Yarnfield Park to host UK Congress

Event Industry News

The Association of Association Executives (AAE) is partnering with Yarnfield Park, part of The Venues Collection to host its annual Associations UK Congress. The conference is the UK’s most attended conference for association leaders and will take place from 1st -2nd June 2023. It is expected to attract association executives from all around the UK.

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The Future of Trade Show Exhibitions in a Digital World

Special Events

A look at the pros and cons of technology at trade shows

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Summer at Tate Modern

Event Industry News

With warm, summer nights on the horizon, Tate Modern’s dramatic Level 10 Viewing Terrace makes the perfect location to entertain guests this season.

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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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QC Event School Graduate Spotlight: Tyler Reid

QC Event School

Photographer: Eric Jordan of Jordan Viision Meet QC Event School graduate, Tyler Reid! Location: Atlanta, GA QC Courses you’ve taken: Luxury Wedding & Event Planning Destination Wedding Planning Your website: [link] Facebook: [link] Instagram: [link] Pinterest: [link] Tell us a little bit about yourself, Tyler. Hi there, I’m Tyler and I’m a QC Event School graduate!

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4 Steps for Effective Educational Videos for Online Learning Success

CadmiumCD

In recent years, educational video has transitioned from being a nice-to-have extra to an essential cornerstone of learning in institutions of higher education. When used correctly, this powerful tool can make complex subjects tangible, fostering an immersive learning environment that engages students like nothing has before.

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Caterers’ Guide: Handling Heat for Outdoor Events this Summer

Caterease

Summer is upon us, and it’s the perfect time for outdoor gatherings. Whether it’s a wedding, corporate event, or a. The post Caterers’ Guide: Handling Heat for Outdoor Events this Summer appeared first on Caterease.

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Best Practices for Driving Better CME Outcomes

CadmiumCD

In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, the adage, "learning never stops," rings particularly true. Continuing medical education (CME) is pivotal in ensuring that healthcare professionals remain up to date and competent in providing top-notch patient care.

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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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Event Momentum – How to Generate It & How to Keep It Going

Stova

Competition for attendee attention is one of the biggest challenges for event organizers in 2023. The barriers to entry for content delivery have never been lower, and participants have never asked for more when justifying the decision to leave the comfort of their home offices. This means your event engagement has to start early – ideally, last from event to event.

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Best Practices for Desired CME Learner Outcomes

CadmiumCD

The stakes involved in continuing medical education, or CME, couldn’t be higher—for practitioners, CME coordinators, and society as a whole. You know this better than anyone, as you’re an education professional whose job is to develop and evolve effective learning programs and deliver them to key audiences correctly.

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A Guide to In-Person Events: Best Practices in a Changing Environment

Stova

In our latest eBook “A Guide to In-Person Events: Best Practices in a Changing Environment”, examine everything you need to know as you shift your events program back onsite, with or without a virtual component. You’ll Discover: The latest 2023 event trends Event management best practices for in-person events Where the event planning industry is headed this year and beyond The post A Guide to In-Person Events: Best Practices in a Changing Environment appeared first on Stova.

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3 Tips to Streamline Online Event Registration

CadmiumCD

In event planning, time is a resource that you can’t afford to waste, especially when it comes to customer relationships. The experience that you provide has to show clients that you value their time highly; otherwise, there are just too many other places for them to take their business. That’s why you and your team must constantly look for ways to make your operations more efficient and pass these improvements on to users.

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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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In the Wake of E3, Trade Show Experts Weigh in on Four Critical Shifts

Event Marketer

The 28-year-old Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) was facing an identity crisis well before this year’s show, slated for June 13-16 in Los Angeles, was canceled due to a lack of interest and “playable demos” from major exhibitors. The annual event put on by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) is one of the biggest gaming conferences to falter in the headwinds of an industry-wide trade show evolution brought on by pandemic-related interruptions and strategy shifts by headlining brands.

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Ways That UX Design in Education Keeps Learners Coming Back

CadmiumCD

You’ve listened to your members and built what you think is a comprehensive set of learning experiences, online and offline, that will help them meet their learning goals. Your job is done, right?

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The Association of Association Executives partners with Yarnfield Park to host UK Congress

Prestige Events Magazine

The Association of Association Executives (AAE) is partnering with Yarnfield Park, part of The Venues Collection to host its annual Associations UK Congress. The conference is the UK’s most attended conference for association leaders and will take place from 1 st -2 nd June 2023. It is expected to attract association executives from all around the UK.

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Improving Learner Engagement among Association Members

CadmiumCD

There’s plenty riding on your abilities as a professional education coordinator for associations. Members depend on you to provide relevant continuous learning experiences that address professional requirements. There’s also the challenge of delivering these experiences in a way that makes sense to members, while keeping them easy, intuitive, and fresh.

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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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MeetBlackpool launches new accommodation booking platform

Prestige Events Magazine

Destination partners with Convenus LLP for bespoke BookingZon offering MeetBlackpool has launched its brand-new online accommodation booking platform , which will provide event organisers with a free and secure way to book rooms, whilst receiving impartial advice on the town’s accredited hotels. The new service, which utilises Convenus LLP’s BookingZon software, will showcase all of MeetBlackpool’s accredited accommodation partners, their facilities, and availability across event dates, with org

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Top 9 Trends in Event Technology for 2023

Nunify

As an event organizer, you’re no stranger to the transformative power of technology With each passing year, technology is becoming not just a feature but the backbone of world-class events. But the landscape of event technology is vast and ever-evolving, with new innovations emerging all the time. So here is an article of the top event technology trends for 2023 you should be aware of.

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Scottish Cities flying high in ICCA rankings

Prestige Events Magazine

Glasgow and Edinburgh are the UK’s second and third most popular events destinations, with only London ranking above them in the UK, according to the latest ICCA Country – and City – rankings. Released last week (23 rd May 2023), the latest edition of the annual report tallies the number and location of international in-person association meetings held across the globe in 2022.