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Volunteer Apps: 8 Top Options to Simplify Program Management

InitLive

As a volunteer program coordinator, you’re always on the lookout for ways to streamline your volunteer management processes. As your program grows, volunteer management will only become more complicated. You probably have dozens of volunteers, opportunities, and staff members to coordinate, which can start to get overwhelming. Luckily, there are plenty of volunteer management tools available that help you keep your program organized and keep track of volunteers.

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How Reggae Fest Is Bringing Authenticity Back to Nightlife

Picatic by Eventbrite

The party scene is an ever-evolving, ever-changing beast. But the basic ingredients for throwing a successful soirée are fairly consistent: good music, good drinks, and lots of dancing. CJ Milan, the founder and mastermind behind Reggae Fest, knows this. As the creator of one of the largest and fastest-growing dance parties in the U.S., she […].

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The Impact on Events From Rising Fuel Cost

EventMB

The price of gas is through the roof. How will that affect event planning in 2022? Just as the in-person event industry is starting to recover, it is being hit with rising prices across the board, but nowhere is the surge more glaring than with fuel prices. We’ve all noticed an increase in the cost […]. The post The Impact on Events From Rising Fuel Cost by Eileen Wennekers appeared first on [link].

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WhyHotel Gets $90 Million Investment, Rebrands to Placemakr

Smart Meetings

Digital hospitality platform WhyHotel has procured a $90 million investment, which they will use to acquire properties, as well as put toward the operating company. The company, which began as a pop-up concept in 2017, is rebranding under the name Placemakr to “better reflect its business divisions of hotels and mixed-use apartment buildings,” reads a press release.

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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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Where the Event Industry Is Falling Short on Diversity and Inclusion

EventMB

Do corporations and exhibitors have a duty to uphold their diversity and equity policies in the public sphere, even if it means boycotting some events? With SXSW taking place this week in the controversial state of Texas, the debate rages. It was not long ago that politics were considered a taboo topic to discuss in […]. The post Where the Event Industry Is Falling Short on Diversity and Inclusion by Angela Tupper appeared first on [link].

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One Size Does Not Fit All

Canadian Special Events

“To be human is to know sadness. Owning our sadness is courageous and a necessary step in finding our way back to ourselves and each other” The word Event Professional is not a job title; It’s a decision, a choice, a journey, and an experience. It is a wonderful career choice, but it is also one of the most stressful careers one could choose, and not everyone can do it.

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Hybrid events are about inclusivity, not the label!

Event Age by Swapcard

Bob Chain , Strategic Accounts Manager at Swapcard, spoke to Maggie Barton Baird, Head of Events at Jobber, at IMEX America 2021 about the way planning and organizing events has evolved since Covid-19 , but more importantly, the inclusive way she approaches hybrid events. “ I think there’s a radical inclusion that comes with hybrid. ”. - Maggie Barton Baird, Head of Events at Jobber.

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EXHIBITOR Magazine Announces World Expo Award Winners

Exhibitor Magazine

For more than 30 years, EXHIBITOR magazine has brought you the world's most prestigious exhibit-design competition, honoring the crme de la crme of.

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Technology Buying Guide for the New Event Landscape

MeetingsNet

A Total Event Program includes all the events, large and small, internal and external, that an organization hosts and attends to reach and engage their prospects, customers, and employees. Sponsored by: The pandemic sped up the digitization of meetings and events by at least five years, bringing more events—and event data—online. The new multi-audience, multi-format, and increasingly digital landscape is causing organizations to rethink the technologies they need to be successful.

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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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Events agency emc3 welcomes more new faces as it continues to expand

Event Industry News

Leading events agency, emc3, has onboarded five new specialists in their London office following rapidly increasing demand for their strategic services. . Sales and Marketing Director, Josh King, said “We’ve recently wrapped up some amazing events for Twilio, Google and Oyster and it’s fantastic to see that our business is expanding across EMEA and the USA.

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AVIXA and Brawn Consulting Launch a New Approach to Sales

Exhibitor Magazine

VISTA, CA. - Brawn Consulting in association with AVIXA is launching a three-day virtual class on the new role of sales and the importance of the sale.

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New “right and fair” website online

Event Industry News

The website of the “right and fair” sustainability code has been relaunched in a new design, providing comprehensive inspiration and practical information about sustainability in the event industry. In addition to profiles of the more than 300 members of the right and fair code that can be found on www.fairpflichtet.de , the platform now also offers valuable content such as interviews and best-practice examples, making it an important source of inspiration for companies and organisations that w

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IFES Members Form a 'Help Network' for Ukraine

Exhibitor Magazine

The global IFES family has been united in an unprecedented outpouring of support for those suffering as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. B.

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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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A platform that can do anything, for people who do everything

Event Industry News

Event professionals, you do a lot – from managing the big picture to the small details and everything in between. You turn concepts into dazzling experiences. You make magic out of meetings and create events that your audiences love. Most importantly – you bring people closer together. You deserve a place where your event is the main event.

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OVG360 Appoints Gregory A. O'Dell As President, Venue Management

Exhibitor Magazine

PHILADELPHIA  OVG360 today announced that Gregory A. O'Dell is joining the full-service venue management and hospitality company as President, Venue.

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Designing Events with Luxury Brands

Canadian Special Events

FLASHBACK TO 2018 CANFAR AND PARTNERS MASTER THE ART OF ENTERTAINMENT AT BLOOR STREET ENTERTAINS. Every year, the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research(CANFAR) and Yorkville’s most prestigious retailers and galleries collaborate on a luxurious evening event, combining fashion and dining to raise funds for HIV and AIDS research. The event is called Bloor Street Entertains.

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Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau Expands Sales Team with Promotions and New Hire

Exhibitor Magazine

The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) has recently expanded its sales team with several promotions and a new staff member. br.

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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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Seven Hundred and Fifteen Days

Canadian Special Events

We’ve gone through a dramatic evolution of the human experience and we have a story to tell. Today marks seven hundred and fifteen days since our world changed. It’s been seven hundred and fifteen days since we packed up and left the office for our dens, dining rooms, and kitchen tables. Seven hundred and fifteen days since we put on masks and became afraid to stand next to each other.

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Attention Event Planners, 6 Event Planning Tools that reduce stress

Nunify

Planning an event requires attention to detail in every aspect, be it the organization, execution, or follow-up. However, managing these facets manually can be a huge challenge. But thanks to the modern, tech-driven world that we live in, tools, software, and technologically advanced platforms have made event management a breeze. The global event management software market value is estimated to be a whopping USD 6.4 billion by 2026.

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Venues of Excellence 2022 ‘New Horizons’ Annual Conference celebrates the bright future of conference and events

Event Industry News

Venues of Excellence (VoE) has hosted its first members Annual Conference under its new ownership with Mandy Jennings who took the helm of the award-winning consortium in May 2021. The consortium, whose last conference was held in January 2020, has continued to support its members throughout the pandemic with online forums, industry presentations and assisting members across a range of activities to position them in pole position to return to business over the past year.

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THE DILLY UNVEILS NEW EVENT SPACE: “DOWNSTAIRS AT THE DILLY”

Prestige Events Magazine

Independent hotel The Dilly, located in the heart of the West End, has introduced: Downstairs at The Dilly – an intimate speakeasy piano bar and event space – literally downstairs from the hotel’s lobby. The new space, available for private hire from today, features cosy lounge seating, a bar and a bespoke Baby Grand piano. The space can be easily transformed to suit networking events and private parties, accommodating up to 50 delegates (seated) and 70 (standing).

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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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Exhibit Concepts, Inc. Promotes Karimey Berbach to Marketing Director

Exhibitor Magazine

Exhibit Concepts, Inc. is proud to announce the promotion of Karimey Berbach to Marketing Director. Berbach will oversee Exhibit Concepts marketing ef.

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Event Managers Of The Future

Event Academy

The post Event Managers Of The Future appeared first on Event Academy.

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Who's News in Special Events for March 17, 2022

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Allseated Raises $15 Million to Deliver Corporate Metaverses

All Seated

Allseated announces $15 million in new funding from Trinity Capital, Vestech Partners, NYFF, Magma Venture Partners, and WGG to further scale its metaverse platform, to expand beyond events, into corporate use. The new funding will boost Allseated’s revenue growth and product development. The post Allseated Raises $15 Million to Deliver Corporate Metaverses appeared first on AllSeated.

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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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7 Business Travel Trends Set to Shape 2022

Smart Meetings

“Scarcity will be a critical issue for car rentals in 2022. There simply aren’t enough cars to meet corporate demand,” says Sesilia Kalss, senior consulting manager of Global Business Consulting for American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) in the company’s latest white paper, Business Travel in 2022. This is just one of the things anticipated to drive change in business travel in 2022 and beyond.

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