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DECEMBER 20, 2018

If you own or manage a live music venue, nightclub, or festival, your fans are already talking about personal safety at your space. They’re just not having these conversations with you. These intimate conversations span harassment, sexual assault, and poor (or nonexistent) interactions with security or staff. Whether or not you’re already aware, the unfortunate […].

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Eventmobi

DECEMBER 20, 2018

2018 has been a pretty impressive year in the world of design. Microsoft recently rolled out new logos for their Office Suite. The World Cup 2018 saw all 32 teams with new kit designs, and furniture companies such as IKEA released products introducing clever space saving designs for urban living. What’s clear is that brand recognition and simple, sophisticated product design matters more than ever across all industries, and the event technology space is no different.

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DECEMBER 20, 2018

There’s nothing sweeter than hearing the words “sold out.” But it’s not just you and your team who are energized by that simple phrase — your attendees experience serious FOMO (fear of missing out) when they see it on your ticketing page. So how can you create more opportunities to use that phrase to actually […]. The post 7 Types of Event Tickets and Why You Should Use Them appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Chefs and caterers continued to push the boundaries at events this year, creating interactive (and, of course, Instagram-friendly) cocktails, entrees.

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DECEMBER 20, 2018

Live events have the power to bring a community closer together and inspire people. But if you’re not gathering feedback from people who attend your community events, even your best efforts might not be resonating with your audience. Gathering attendee feedback in a survey is the best way to understand the community you serve — […]. The post How to Gather Feedback and Grow Your Community Events appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Looking back on the year in events in 2018, BizBash editors are reflecting on the news, trends, and other ideas.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2018

The Lakehouse at W Bellevue. In 2018, hotel bar patrons swallowed everything from cocktails infused with veggie juices (or breakfast cereals ) to ferments of every stripe (think shrubs to kimchee) and honey from rooftop hives. And, of course, we Instagrammed them all. What can groups expect from F&B in the new year? We’ve culled the prognostications, and here are the top picks.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 20, 2018

This year saw the opening of many significant event and meeting venues in Las Vegas. Here's a look at the.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Marriott International is expanding experiential options for groups in 2020 with the launch of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection , a fleet of three floating hotels custom-built for cruising. When the keel-laying ceremony is held Jan. 11 in Vigo, Spain, to mark start of construction, the hospitality company’s position as a leader in the luxury meetings market will expand to include the seven seas.

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Eventory

DECEMBER 20, 2018

At the very end of the year, every marketing manager takes a closer look at what the upcoming 12 months will bring. 2019 will offer lots of events of all kinds but it will be especially rich in advertising conferences and marketing related events. Therefore, dig in this article, which highlights 50 ad events and best marketing conferences to attend in 2019, to make your planning process much easier. .

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BizBash

DECEMBER 20, 2018

1. THESE COMEDIANS AND ACTORS WANT TO HOST THE OSCARS: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences still hasn't.

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Evenium

DECEMBER 20, 2018

To end 2018 on a high note, Evenium released the 8.0 update of ConnexMe. With these new features, attendees are more engaged than ever and speakers have better control over their presentations. Here are some of the new features offered by ConnexMe 8.0. Presentations managed from speakers’ phones Speakers can change slides or use the laser pointer on their smartphones at the touch of a finger.

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DECEMBER 20, 2018

Top Posts of 2018. With the year coming to an end, here is a list of our top articles of 2018. Next year we will continue to share articles on important topics, new trends, and common challenges event planners encounter. Be on the lookout for our new Event Heroes Series which will include direct insights from event planners who are willing to share their success and failures.

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DECEMBER 20, 2018

“We have not been [here] before,” said MGM senior vice president of MGM Resorts International Mike Dominguez, in a recent Smart Meetings webinar , referring to the state of the hotel industry going into 2019. The hotel industry has seen consecutive record occupancy numbers over the last few years and it is projected to continue. As 2018 comes to a close, Dominguez shared some insights into what he sees for the future of the meetings industry.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Funds advised by Providence Equity Partners (“Providence”) have signed an agreement to invest in CloserStill Media (“CloserStill”), one of the world’s leading independent organisers of trade shows and events. Providence agreed to acquire a majority stake from Inflexion Private Equity (“Inflexion”), NVM Private Equity (“NVM”) and management. Phil Soar and Phil Nelson, co-founders of CloserStill, as well as the broader management team, will remain major shareholders alongside Providence.

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Maritz Global Events

DECEMBER 20, 2018

As 2018 ends and 2019 begins, we thought it might be fun to share thoughts from the Experient team – as they look back at favorite event moments in 2018 and look ahead at predictions for 2019. Favorite Moment from 2018? The MGM 2018 event was amazing – the level of consideration, thoughtfulness and overall fun the planning team put into that event is something I’ll remember.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Business event strategists are expected to almost always be on the clock, which is why it is crucial to set boundaries to preserve work/life balance and avoid burnout. But as a recent Quartz at Work article by Melody Wilding acknowledges, “creating healthy boundaries at work can be difficult because there’s the real worry of being demoted, fired, or disliked,” writes Wilding, a high performance coach and professor of Human Behavior at Hunter College in New York.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Webinar live date: January 22, 2019 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. This program has been submitted to the Events Industry Council for CMP Preferred Provider review. Webinar live date: January 22, 2019 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Does finding ways to prove your event’s ROI keep you up at night? It shouldn’t. Making sense of long excel reports and vague graphs is challenging for marketing and planning teams.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

DECEMBER 20, 2018

How does an event planner survive event season or busy times? They take simple time management steps to make event season a little easier and run a little smoother. Below are 6 effective time management tips to assist the busy event planner. 1. Work towards your goals. It’s important to define your goals well before any event, and keep them in mind throughout the planning process.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 20, 2018

As event organizers begin wrapping up their 2018 projects, there’s one major task that for many is just getting under way: performance reviews. And new research suggests that these annual reviews are getting a much-needed makeover. Fifty-one percent of companies have updated their performance-review processes in the past two years. According to a recent survey by OfficeTeam, the most frequent changes include making the process shorter (39 percent) and increasing the frequency of feedback (36 per

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Cvent: Event Marketing

DECEMBER 20, 2018

A recent survey of event planners revealed that the greatest event planning challenges often revolve around two factors: time and money. These challenges can vary, depending on the stage in the event lifecycle, as well as the key stakeholder managing that stage. Event Planning Challenges. In their constant juggling of tasks, event planners identified the following challenges as most significant in orchestrating an event: Budget constraints.

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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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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Members of the Barcelona Convention Bureau and 13 bureau partners pose at Utah’s Bryce Canyon National Park. When members of the Barcelona Convention Bureau (BCB) and 13 bureau partners touched down in Las Vegas last October for IMEX America, they brought their sustainability ethos with them. The Barcelona-based destination professionals kicked off IMEX America with a full-day cleanup at Utah’s Bryce Canyon National Park.

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All Seated

DECEMBER 20, 2018

It’s hard to believe that it’s already time to start thinking about 2019 resolutions. Take a moment to think back to your resolutions for this year — did you achieve them? Is there anything you would now change in hindsight? Were they realistic resolutions? Setting resolutions can be tricky. We have a tendency to overestimate what we can do in a year, simply because we want the best for our business.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 20, 2018

wacotrib.com. Formerly the VP of convention sales and marketing at the Virginia Beach CVB, Todd Bertka comes to Waco at a time of transformation in the city’s events industry leadership. ( Waco Tribune-Herald ). Read More.

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Lumi Global

DECEMBER 20, 2018

You might have noticed in recent months that Lumi has been a lot more vocal. From blogs and ebooks, to a fantastic whitepaper, Global AGM Trends (which you can download here ), you might have realized that we have taken a bit of a new approach to our comms activity and the way we share our experiences of running thousands of meetings around the globe.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Nature. Conference organizers are increasingly aware of the need to provide adequate support for caregivers at their meetings, and many are making structural changes to accommodate parents. ( Nature ). Read More.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 20, 2018

meetingstoday.com. The long-awaited opening of an upgraded Moscone Center is slated for January 3, 2019, as the convention complex readies the debut of a $551-million expansion. ( Meetings Today ). Read More.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 20, 2018

bizbash.com. Each year, the event industry sees a number of prominent practices that serve to elevate events — and an equal amount of practices that do the exact opposite. ( Bizbash ). Read More.

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