Event Designers Answer: What's Your Favorite Statement Decor Piece?
BizBash
APRIL 2, 2019
Designers and producers from throughout the U.S. and Canada share how they create eye-catching focal points for galas, weddings, corporate events, and more.
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Event Technology Awards 2019 Submissions Portal is Open
EventTechBrief
APRIL 2, 2019
Event Tech Brief is a proud media sponsor of A.M.P. Events Limited’s Event Tech Live 2019 scheduled for November 6-7 at The Old Truman Brewery in London. The entry submission portal for The Event Technology Awards , produced in conjunction with Event Tech Live, is open. The deadline for submissions is midnight, May 31, 2019. The portal is powered by Evessio.
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Transparency In The Event Industry – #EventIcons Episode 158
Endless Events
APRIL 2, 2019
Transparency in the event industry isn’t talked about nearly as much as it should. The issue of transparency is paramount in any business. How else are we expected to generate and cultivate meaningful relationships with clients and vendors alike? This is only possible once we build these relationships based on trust, honesty, and – you guess it – transparency.
UKCMA welcomes new chairperson as Mark Harding steps down after a decade in the role
Event Industry News
APRIL 2, 2019
The United Kingdom Crowd Management Association (UKCMA) has announced the new elected chairperson replacing Mark Harding, who is standing down from the position after ten years. Eric Stuart (QPM), director of Gentian Events, has been elected as the new chairperson. He has a 33-year police career with helicopter, firearms and covert deployment under his belt and holds an FdA and BA Hons in crowd safety management.
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Social Media Best Practices for Meeting Planners
Connect Your Meetings
APRIL 2, 2019
In 2019, organizations across the board, from non-profit to high-tech, will undoubtedly continue their focus on hosting meetings and conventions. In-person events are still the most effective means to gather like-minded individuals to rally around a mission, share knowledge, and build strong networks. However, event professionals are under even more pressure to deliver unforgettable experiences, whether planning large, annual conventions or smaller, niche meetings.
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How to Plan the Most EPIC Conference Ever
EveryEventGuide
APRIL 2, 2019
Work conferences aren’t like any other event. While you want them to be fun and exciting, they also need to have a purpose. The goal might be to introduce a new initiative for the company, training for employees, or to provide a setting for networking. Once you have a clear understanding of the conference’s theme, start planning the details. Here are some conference planning tips to make it epic. 1.
Nantes, France, Offers ‘Fresh Approach’ for Meetings
PCMA Convene
APRIL 2, 2019
The 2018 European Conference of Oncology Pharmacy took place at La Cité Nantes Congress Centre in France. (Courtesy La Cité). In just a few years, the city of Nantes near the French Atlantic Coast has transformed itself. What used to be another French second-tier city is now a vibrant destination driven by innovation and knowledge. Those attributes, along with sustainability efforts that made it the European Green Capital back in 2013, have regularly placed Nantes at the top of lists of the best
Think Outside the Board Room: Entertainment Ideas for Your Next Event
Cvent: Event Marketing
APRIL 2, 2019
When you set out ot plan an event, you want to make it the best one yet. And one of the most exciting pieces of any event is the entertainment. The entertainment at an event can make or break it. Attendees have different tastes, and while you aren’t guaranteed to please everyone, you hope that the majority will enjoy what you choose – especially since entertainment is a high-ticket item.
Hubilo’s Monthly Event Industry Blog Roundup: March
Hubilo Blog
APRIL 2, 2019
March is witnessed as one of the most essential months in the events industry. Some people call it as a March Madness or some celebrate this month and dedicate it entirely to the women in event tech and event industry. We observed various Twitter Chats and some amazing blogs which were centered around the dedication of women and how they have managed to take certain things forward in the events industry.
How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video
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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
Silverstone joins AEV
Event Industry News
APRIL 2, 2019
The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has announced that Silverstone Circuits Ltd, home to the Formula One British Grand Prix, and state-of-the-art exhibition facility, The Silverstone Wing, has joined the association, following the AEV board’s approval of its application. With 12,500sqm of exhibition and conference space in The Silverstone Wing, a total site span of 600-acres and an array of incredible team building activities on offer, including the Pit Stop Challenge and Adrenaline Driv
Use These 5 Strategies to Promote Your Event on Pinterest
Event Smart
APRIL 2, 2019
Although Pinterest doesn’t get as much attention as platforms like Twitter or Facebook, it doesn’t mean that it’s not just as powerful of a tool for promoting your brand and connecting with your potential customers. According to Pinterest’s official blog, around 250 million people and 1.5 million businesses use Pinterest each month. This makes it […].
WONDER London expands creative team with seven new hires
Event Industry News
APRIL 2, 2019
Brand Experience agency WONDER London, today announces the appointment of seven new hires to bolster the creative team – all of whom will be reporting directly into Design Director, David Crease. As WONDER looks to enhance their creative offering, the new appointments have been a big focus to kick off 2019. The hires include Quentin Segard as Lead 3D designer, who having previously worked at Imagination, Universal Design Studio, Jack Morton Worldwide and George P Johnson, is well positioned to w
Nantes, France, Offers ‘Fresh Approach’ for Meetings
PCMA Convene
APRIL 2, 2019
The 2018 European Conference of Oncology Pharmacy took place at La Cité Nantes Congress Centre in France. (Courtesy La Cité). In just a few years, the city of Nantes near the French Atlantic Coast has transformed itself. What used to be another French second-tier city is now a vibrant destination driven by innovation and knowledge. Those attributes, along with sustainability efforts that made it the European Green Capital back in 2013, have regularly placed Nantes at the top of lists of the best
B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know
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Jack Morton appoints Shelley Elkins chief creative officer
Event Industry News
APRIL 2, 2019
Jack Morton, global brand experience agency, today announces that Shelley Elkins has been named chief creative officer. Elkins has been promoted to the role from senior vice president, executive creative director. . As chief creative officer, Elkins will join the agency’s executive leadership team and be responsible for steering its creative vision globally, which includes chairing Jack Morton’s Creative Council of senior creative leaders from across the world.
Building Bridges Via Events in New Zealand
PCMA Convene
APRIL 2, 2019
In March, Wellington, New Zealand, hosted the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex Association conference. (Hamish Johnson). In the wake of the massacre at a Christchurch mosque last month, images of New Zealanders embracing diversity and standing together as one community have touched and inspired others around the world. Members of the business events industry say that the sector can play an important role in facilitating such inclusiveness as it brings people together fro
MCN Festival throttles up for return to East of England Arena
Event Industry News
APRIL 2, 2019
The Devitt MCN Festival of Motorcycling 2019, the annual motorcycle festival is returning to the East of England Arena and Events Centre [EEAEC], on May 18 – 19, 2019. The event is expected to draw crowds of tens of thousands to the central England venue, many of them camping on-site, for a weekend of test rides, oval racing, stunts, static displays and many other attractions.
Building Bridges Via Events in New Zealand
PCMA Convene
APRIL 2, 2019
In March, Wellington, New Zealand, hosted the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex Association conference. (Hamish Johnson). In the wake of the massacre at a Christchurch mosque last month, images of New Zealanders embracing diversity and standing together as one community have touched and inspired others around the world. Members of the business events industry say that the sector can play an important role in facilitating such inclusiveness as it brings people together fro
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Don’t Forget to Submit to the Cvent Excellence Awards!
Cvent: Event Marketing
APRIL 2, 2019
It’s time to celebrate you! Don’t miss your chance to be the star at the Cvent Excellence Awards , our annual awards ceremony at Cvent CONNECT. Why Submit? We’d love to hear how you are using technology to improve the attendee experience, prove ROI, or elevate the success of your events. Most importantly, we want to put the spotlight back on you!
3 Tips to Boost Your Event Content on Social Media
Maritz Global Events
APRIL 2, 2019
Post authored by Emily Richmond, Social Media Marketing Specialist. “You grew up with social media, so it must come easy to you, right?”. As a millennial, I get this question a lot. I was in middle school when Myspace was popular. That alone should tell you how much the social media landscape has changed in a short period of time. It can be overwhelming to keep-up with the continuous updates and the newest trends within every platform.
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