Tue.Oct 29, 2019

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It’s not you, it’s me: The psychology of breaking up with a vendor

Attendease

Breaking up is never easy, no matter if we are talking about a romantic relationship or a business one. While we don’t have the credentials to help you end a romantic relationship, we have heard many broken heart stories of event professionals who tied the knot with the wrong tech provider and went through hardships to put an end to the relationship and look for something better.

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How to Get Ahead in Your Event Planning Career – Insider Tips

Eventbrite UK

Guest blogger Joanna Hedges who works as a Festival Director, Consultant and Events Management Lecturer, brings advice from her industry colleagues on how to get ahead in your events career. Many years ago when I was making my university choices, Events Management courses were a rarity, and the study of events tended to be a […]. The post How to Get Ahead in Your Event Planning Career – Insider Tips appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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Things Just Hit the Fan. Time for a Crisis-Management Meeting

MeetingsNet

A blueprint for quickly planning internal meetings that salvage employee trust and confidence. Throughout October, the range of crises that companies can face was on full display across the national business media. At Oracle, co-CEO Mark Hurd died at age 62 after taking a short leave of absence, stunning many employees and investors. At Fisher Investments, chairman Ken Fisher cost his firm $3 billion in lost business in just two weeks after he used crude sexual references while addressing a fina

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4 Ways to Evolve Your Sponsorship Offerings

Picatic by Eventbrite

Sponsorship is a critical source of revenue for many events. And for a large number of event creators, securing sponsorship is a critical source of revenue. And for many of these event creators, securing the right sponsors is an overwhelmingly intimidating prospect. You may be tempted to simply replicate what you did for the last […].

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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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How Can Law Firms Increase Attendance at Events?

Eventinterface

Hosting an event can be a great way for law firms to attract clientele, contribute to the local community, and make new connections and partnerships which could benefit them in the future. To find out how you can increase attendance at your events and ensure that they are as successful as possible, read on for some top tips that will work for every law firm.

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How Can Law Firms Increase Attendance at Events?

Eventinterface

Hosting an event can be a great way for law firms to attract clientele, contribute to the local community, and make new connections and partnerships which could benefit them in the future. To find out how you can increase attendance at your events and ensure that they are as successful as possible, read on for some top tips that will work for every law firm.

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Seasonal Spaces: Corporate Holiday Party Ideas Inspired by Venues

BizBash

Design this year's corporate holiday party around the setting—from the ballroom to the rooftop to the unconventional.

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Serving Alcohol at Events: Best Practices To Ensure Safety & Tackle Potential Issues

Endless Events

On today’s episode of #EventIcons, we’re tackling the topic of serving alcohol at events. As we all know, this is a very hot conversation in the events industry. And since we want nothing more than to keep you up to date, we decided to get things going! Many people will agree that this is a serious issue within the industry. But with all the new trends surrounding food and beverage popping up around the world, there are more than enough ways to ensure things can change for the better

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Winter Whimsy: 9 Ideas for Hosting a Holiday Party in Unconventional Spaces

BizBash

From boozy slushies to backgammon, these playful elements, activities, and venues help create a jolly good time.

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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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9 Tools Every Event Planner Needs

Stova

With several team members, multiple partnerships and countless balls in the air, planning an event can feel chaotic. Taking advantage of modern tools can improve communication and efficiency, and generally make the planning process much easier. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most popular and indispensable event planning tools to help you stay organized and on track!

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Last-Minute Inspiration for Halloween Parties of All Types

BizBash

Planning an eleventh-hour bash, or just in the mood for some spooky event inspiration? We've got you covered.

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Caitlin and Steven’s Fall Wedding at Credit Valley Golf Course

EventSource

They say good things come to those who wait, and Caitlin and Steven’s love story defines exactly that. When a mutual friend decided to set the both of them up, it took Caitlin five long weeks before she responded to Steven’s first text. And a good thing she did. When these two come together, you can just tell how happy they make each other, and their gorgeous wedding at the stunning Credit Valley Golf and Country Club encapsulates their love.

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Festive and Formal: 11 Ideas for Hosting a Traditional Holiday Party

BizBash

‘Tis the season for a luxe, high-end gathering with a seated meal served in a decked-out space.

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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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Designing participant journeys with Carina Bauer, IMEX Exhibitions

Event Industry News

The fourth lecture in the University of Westminster’s autumn Event Design Lecture Series takes place on Monday 4 th November. The lecture, by Oxford University politics graduate Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX Exhibitions, focuses on how to design participant journeys. IMEX is arguably the premier exhibition for event professionals around the world and takes place in both Frankfurt and Las Vegas each year.

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Up on the Rooftop: 9 Ideas for Hosting a Sky-High Holiday Party

BizBash

The only thing this setting is missing is Santa’s sleigh and Rudolph.

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How To Start Event Planning With No Money

EventPlanning

Contrary to popular belief, it’s easy to start event planning with no money. Event planning is an exciting path that can be incredibly profitable for many people. It doesn’t require special skills, just determination, and anyone from any background can do it. As long as you are organized and detail-oriented, you can make a great living as an event planner.

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The Biggest Event Tech Trend in 2020: An Interview with Will Curran of Endless Events, Part 1

G2Planet

Will Curran is known for many things:

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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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Even Scarier Stories to Tell Event Planners in the Dark

Maritz Global Events

Event planners have too many horror stories to tell for one article, so here are more nightmare scenarios that will keep you up at night. All event planners have one. That one memory they never want to relive and even shudder at the mere thought of. Some of them are downright horrifying to anyone at all familiar with the industry. But, just like most of your favorite tales, there’s a lesson to be learned within each.

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EventsAIR releases version 10 on its 6th generation platform

Event Industry News

EventsAIR is a comprehensive event technology company that offers a single platform approach to event management. Its recent launch on its sixth-generation event ecosystem is designed on the latest web technology and offers all the tools required for a successful event. Founded 30 years ago, EventsAIR has some of the biggest event management innovations under its belt.