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10 Corporate Event Entertainment Ideas That Will Really Surprise Your Guests

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Taken from a survey of over 800 event professionals, these three trends are shaping the competitive landscape of conferences and corporate events. The post 10 Corporate Event Entertainment Ideas That Will Really Surprise Your Guests appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Cancelling an event and what event professionals should think about

Gallus Events

Now, I am sure most of us have cancelled an event or two during our careers. If you only ran events that you KNEW were going to run you probably wouldn’t do much that was innovative or new. So having to cancel an event is in itself not a bad thing, to me it is proving that your failure with this event is an investment in the success of the next one.

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5 Ways to Grow Your Email List Before Your Next Event

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This is a guest post from Emily Wiseheart, a content manager at Constant Contact. Whether you are just starting to plan your next event, or are already in the depths of logistics, you need to promote it to as many potential attendees as possible. Promoting your event with email marketing can be done in multiple […]. The post 5 Ways to Grow Your Email List Before Your Next Event appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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ExpoIQ: Easy Exhibitor Sourcing for the Busy Event Professional [Review]

EventMB

ExpoIQ is a newly-launched marketplace aimed at helping event planners of large trade shows and events find, research, and book new exhibitors for their events. We recently took some time to test drive it and here is our review. ExpoIQ – What Is It? ExpoIQ answers an often talked about need among event planners: […]. The post ExpoIQ: Easy Exhibitor Sourcing for the Busy Event Professional [Review] by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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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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Overlook These Event Essentials and Watch Your Food Fest Fail

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Learn how to make sure your next food and drink event is unforgettable — and Instagrammable. The post Overlook These Event Essentials and Watch Your Food Fest Fail appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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4 Crucial Things To Remember When Designing An Event Presentation by @PurplePatchGRP

Techsytalk

Presentations have been around for a long time. In fact, it is difficult to see someone that does not relate to the feeling of getting stuck in a room, then seeing a presenter slowly flip through different slides. Not only is that not an entertaining way to share information, unfortunately, it can also be a great way to put an audience to sleep. All event planners know the importance of drawing the attention of an audience using compelling information.

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Podcast: Ravi Chalaka from Jifflenow on ROI

Event Industry News

Joining James for this week’s podcast was Ravi Chalaka. Ravi is a marketing and business development expert and is currently the chief marketing officer for Jifflenow, a meeting automation platform. Ravi has spent the last 25 years working in the events industry, 15 of which he spent as a vice president. This has allowed him to participate in events as a marketer, attendee and sponsor for more than two decades.

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What Kind of Team Member Are You?

SmartMeetings

Just like people, teams have personalities. While the nature of teams has shifted since our tribal hunter-gatherer days, teams are still one of our most crucial social structures. This is true in most organizations, and particularly the case in high-stress event planning groups. How we introduce hopefulness into our teams can be the difference between joyful collaboration and frustrating second-guessing.

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Experience agency, Imagination, announces global innovation appointment with Stephen Van Elst

Event Industry News

Global experience agency, Imagination, yesterday announced the appointment of Stephen Van Elst to the role of global innovation director for its relationship with Ford Motor Company and creative director in Imagination’s Immersive Studio. Van Elst has returned to Imagination after a 16-year absence, having originally launched his career in Imagination’s London studio in 2000, leading teams in London, New York, and Detroit.

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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 to Plan a Luxury Event

Eventtia

Teaser: In this blog post, we’ll discuss how to plan a luxury event of any size that attendees will remember forever.

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Catering Outlook for 2019

Connect Your Meetings

When it comes to catering, there are trends that are fleeting and some that stick. Sustainability is here to stay. In fact, a 2018 article by the Stanford Innovation Social Review reported that more than 90 percent of CEOs state that sustainability is important to their company’s success. Eco-Friendly and Experiential. Experiential food stations, living walls and edible cutlery are just a few examples of how event caterers are appealing to this continued interest in protecting the environment.

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Keith Prowse launches hospitality white paper: People Buy Experiences

Event Industry News

Keith Prowse, a UK supplier of experiences, launched its research on the changing face of the hospitality sector on 23rd May at IMEX 2019. . Sam Coates, head of marketing at Keith Prowse shared the analysis and findings from the quantitative research which had responses from more than 400 organisations. . Titled ‘People Buy Experiences’, Keith Prowse’s white paper gives thought leadership on the changing face of hospitality.

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The Latest Catering Trends

Connect Your Meetings

When it comes to catering, there are trends that are fleeting and some that stick. Sustainability is here to stay. In fact, a 2018 article by the Stanford Innovation Social Review reported that more than 90 percent of CEOs state that sustainability is important to their company’s success. Eco-Friendly and Experiential. Experiential food stations, living walls and edible cutlery are just a few examples of how event caterers are appealing to this continued interest in protecting the environment.

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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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The Opportunity for Events Hidden in GDPR

InGo

As limiting as it may seem, the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation actually represents a hidden opportunity for event organizers. GDPR means show marketers no longer have the right to email or process potential attendee data without permission. While this protection may not be as exciting as lists of new potential attendees, there is an even greater opportunity for developing and building your event community.

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London Meetings & Conferences Report 2019

Tagvenue

Online Venue Booking Makes Waves in London Business Tagvenue, one of the world’s fastest growing … London Meetings & Conferences Report 2019 Read More ».

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6 Creative Wedding Favor Ideas

EventUp

From the outfits to the venue and every detail in between, there’s almost too much to think about when planning the perfect wedding. In all of the hustle and bustle, one often-overlooked detail is the wedding favor. However, since this is the one thing guests will have to remember your big day, it’s worth it to try to pick something that’ll leave a lasting impression.

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Insights from the Founder of Word of MICE – Q&A with Mariska Kesteloo

Hubilo Blog

Mariska Kesteloo is a founder of the Word of MICE which she established in the year of 2017. Previously, she used to work as a freelancer in the MICE industry and came up with the ideas of Word of MICE. Mariska Kesteloo is a renowned public speaker, President of MPI in Belgium. MPI has a global community of 60,000 meeting and event professionals including more than 17,000 engaged members worldwide.

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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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Tech Issues in the Entertainment Industry by @AbbyTobias

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My name is Abby Tobias, and I am the owner of Sole Power Productions, an event and production company in Toronto Canada. We help execute and or produce over 2500 events annually. Our Audio-visual team is made up of events managers, technicians, specialized Av leads, and designers. Recently, we have seen a variety of concert and event cancelations, both high profile and not.

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Sales Tips with Tech

All Seated

Virtual reality is no longer a thing of the future. In fact, it’s beginning to revolutionize the event industry and transform the way we close business. As more people are adapting to the concept, it’s becoming an essential tool for displaying the value in your products and services. In particular, virtual tours and walkthroughs are making it possible to easily book clients from around the world, becoming an essential part of an event business’ strategy.

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Content Marketing and Corporate Events: Part Two

G2Planet

This article originally appeared in Corporate Event News:

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The Ultimate Party Planning Checklist Template

Social Tables

Skip to content Menu Solutions Interactive Floor Plans Collaborative event sales software that increases qualified leads and drives direct revenue. Event Diagramming Collaborative event management software that saves time, boosts revenue and drives loyalty. NEW Sales & Catering CRM Seamlessly manage and optimize group sales performance across your entire portfolio.

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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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3 Trade Show Booth Design Trends You Don’t Want to Miss in 2019

Eventmobi

In this blog, we’ll be highlighting three major trends for trade show booth design in 2019. These trends are connected to larger shifts in society and where the events and meetings industry is heading, if not already there. These trends will most likely influence our industry for years, and even decades, to come. 1. Festivalization. There’s an overall tendency to turn trade shows into big, sometimes outrageous, events that hit attendees with that ‘wow’ factor.