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How to Lose an Event Sponsorship Agreement

Picatic by Eventbrite

Today’s event creators struggle to land their ideal sponsors. And the challenge doesn’t end once you strike an agreement. Event sponsorship is all about relationships, and if you don’t navigate yours well, sponsors won’t come back. The good news — once you know what not to, is that you can avoid these pitfalls at all costs. […].

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5 Ways to Manage Volunteers During an Event

InitLive

When it comes to managing your event volunteers, communication is key. In today's fast-paced digital world, you need to manage your volunteers efficiently during an event with up-to-date technology. Here are five ways to manage volunteers during an event which are both efficient and cost-effective. 1. Ditch the walkie-talkies. Instead, use text-based communications.

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Marketer to Marketer: Narrowing Down Qualifying Questions

atEvent

As a growth marketing specialist here at atEvent, sending marketing qualified leads to my sales team is very important to me. I came into this role with a full belt of digital tools to usher prospects down the funnel, and I was crazy excited to be able to do the same thing with event leads, using our very own product, atEvent! Using atEvent, I’ve been able to consistently exceed our goals for passing qualified leads to sales reps after an event, both in terms of quantity and velocity.

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10 icebreaker ideas for your next event

Eventbrite UK

Icebreakers aren’t just intended to get people talking, they can set the tone for your whole event and will have an immediate impression on attendees. These 10 icebreaker ideas can help get your meeting, conference or workshop off to the best possible start. Smiling faces, a room filled with positive energy, a supportive and inspired […]. The post 10 icebreaker ideas for your next event appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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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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Renée and Aaron’s Beautiful Wedding at the Grand Luxe Event Boutique

EventSource

Looking for some glam inspiration when it comes to your big day? Look no further than Renée and Aaron’s dazzling wedding that incorporated bright and bold colours and tons of luxe elements. The result? A sophisticated evening that took place, fittingly enough, at the Grand Luxe Event Boutique. Planned by the creative and brilliant minds at Fab Fête Event Planning Boutique , this celebration of love had no shortage of beautiful touches and memorable moments.

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How to Incorporate Videos Into Your Corporate Event

Stova

Video killed the radio star, but it certainly increased audience engagement. Videos are one of the best tools to excite your prospects and attendees. Moving images, striking visuals, audible testimonials and highlights stimulate our senses and serve as a powerful form of communication. We’re here to walk you through event video ideas and encourage you to begin brainstorming on three different types of videos throughout the stages of your event.

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Corporate Group Booking Faces a Difficult Future Starting Mid-2020: Cvent Research

Skift

An empty ballroom at the Hilton Chicago. Hilton Skift Take: The decline in group bookings is already being felt by some hotels, something that may stretch throughout next year. — Isaac Carey Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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ESSA announces finalists for 2019 ESSA Awards

Event Industry News

The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has announced the shortlists for the annual ESSA Awards, which will be presented during at the ESSA Chairman’s Dinner and Awards Night 2019 being held at Arena MK on Thursday, November 28, 2019. The ESSA Awards made their début at the 2017 ESSA 10th Anniversary Conference & Snow Ball, and have grown from three to five categories.

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3 Ways Event Apps Vastly Enhance Attendee Experience

e2m.live

Organizations hold corporate events for a host of reasons. Creating value for the attendees of any business activity assumes paramount importance for the organizers. To that end, event management groups are constantly trying to leverage Conference Apps to provide the best possible experience. Fortunately, enterprise software companies managing the apps are up to the task.

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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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Glastonbury organisers plan big changes after water problems this year

Event Industry News

The people behind one of the UK’s biggest music festivals have put in place new plans for the 2020 event to ensure it doesn’t face the same water issues it did this year. During the summer, the Glastonbury site, Worthy Farm, endured high temperatures that resulted in high demand for water. Michael Eavis, the show’s co-founder and the owner of the farm on which Glastonbury festival takes place, told audiences at the Yeovil Literary Festival that his team are “doing things all the time at the site

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Not Your Grandfather’s CVB

SmartMeetings

Brad Weaber. Event planning veteran Brad Weaber, founder of the eponymous Brad Weaber Consulting Group , has some news for meeting professionals who may have written off destination organizations as not relevant. “It used to be all about heads in beds; now CVBs are involved in subjects ranging from advocacy and safety to climate change; the role of a destination organization has changed dramatically,” he said.

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Several key hires for INVNT® as agency expands operations globally

Event Industry News

INVNT, the global live brand storytelling agency , has announced a number of new hires across its offices worldwide, a move prompted by new account wins and increased demand from the agency’s local and global client base. . INVNT’s New York headquarters has bolstered its creative and technical teams – the company’s two fastest growing departments – with the appointment of Domenique Osborne as Creative Director.

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Opus Agency - Untitled Article

Opus Agency

Another day, another achievement to celebrate here at Opus Agency! Please join us in congratulating our client Zerto’s Z Club campaign for winning an Event Marketer Hidden Gems award. The brand-new Hidden Gems award program is designed to recognize B2B.

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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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Celebratory design with Sarah Haywood, Sarah Haywood Weddings and Celebrations.

Event Industry News

The fifth lecture in the University of Westminster’s autumn Event Design Lecture Series takes place on Monday 11th November. The lecture by Sarah Haywood focuses on luxury wedding and party design. Recently ranked No. 1 International Wedding Planner by US VOGUE, Sarah Haywood is one of the world’s leading party planners and event designers; sought by luminaries, public figures, and international royalty.

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Free event management courses with Eventtia Academy

Eventtia

Our experience managing events and our impact on MICE industry with innovation and making the process of planning events easier for many event planners in almost 37 countries, we are launching our Academy Courses with our event management experts.

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Conference Brings Blockchain’s Possibilities to Life

PCMA Convene

Untraceable found Tracy Leparulo wanted to make the 2019 Blockchain Futurist Conference the most blockchain-enabled conference in the world. For all the buzz about blockchain on the enterprise level — IBM and Walmart are just two major companies exploring its possibilities — most of us couldn’t articulate the implications of this decentralized approach to data management if our lives depended on it.

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How to Handle the Unexpected at Your Events

Hubilo Blog

There is a saying in the military that goes “No battle plan survives contact with the enemy” The phrase has entered the civilian world’s lexicon to mean something a little more basic, but it’s still a helpful tool to keep yourself mentally prepared when planning projects or events. The best way to think about it is to understand that no matter how well you think you have your events planned, once it starts, things can, and normally will, go wrong.

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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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8 Ways to Define Company Culture (& Why It’s Important!)

Tigris Events

[…]. The post 8 Ways to Define Company Culture (& Why It’s Important!) appeared first on Leading the Canadian Industry in Dynamic Event Staffing & Experiential Marketing.

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The Exposure Podcast for November 2019

The Expo Group

This month on The Exposure Podcast by The Expo Group, Todd Carruth and Dana Freker Doody talk with Nicole O'Leary about transforming your event through new revenue opportunities. We also share a "mindful moment" about event hospitality and Corey Kelley talks technology trends for 2020. This month on The Exposure Podcast by The Expo Group, Todd Carruth and Dana Freker Doody talk with Nicole O'Leary about transforming your event through new revenue opportunities.

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Conference Attendees Mentor Budding Entrepreneurs

PCMA Convene

Newell Brands wanted its CSR initiative at its Marketing & Enterprise Leadership Summit to include personal interaction. Newell Brands wanted the CSR project that would be part of its 2019 Marketing & Enterprise Leadership Summit program, held in Hollywood, Florida, March 12–15, to check off a few boxes. Newell, parent company of such brands as Rubbermaid, Sharpie, and Yankee Candle, had two requirements that are standard among CSR activities: The initiative needed to include a teamwork

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the eastside rooms to present The Rubbish Project at IBTM

Event Industry News

The eastside rooms will be introducing a specialist session on IBTM World’s Accelerate Stage this year as part of the venue’s international launch. The session, which addresses event sustainability, will be presented by Connor Bryant, founder of The Rubbish Project, an innovative new UK business that is bringing the circular economy to the events industry and beyond.

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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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The Biggest Trend for Event Planners in 2020: Will Curran Interview, Part 2

G2Planet

We previously asked Will Curran about his views on the biggest event tech trend for 2020. Here he shares his thoughts on the most noteworthy non-tech trend.

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Crystal Interactive expands its best-in-class offerings with Cvent technology

Event Industry News

Crystal Interactive , the UK’s largest full-service event technology company is pleased to announce its collaboration with Cvent, a market-leading meetings, events and hospitality technology provider. The agreement will see Crystal Interactive expand its portfolio of best-in-class event technology, with the introduction of Cvent’s online event registration, mobile event app and on-site badging solutions.

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The Showman’s Show 2019 hailed huge success

Event Industry News

Visitors and exhibitors alike have hailed The Showman’s Show 2019 a huge success. Returning to Newbury Showground on 16 th – 17 th October 2019, the popular exhibition for the outdoor and special event industry is a key date in the calendar. Organiser, Lance Show & Publications Limited, knew as it headed into this year’s event that it had a great set of exhibitors; showcasing an impressive range of products and services, with a good number of new exhibitors and product launches to whet the a

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Event Tech Live gears up for another record-breaking show

Event Industry News

Europe’s only show dedicated to #eventtech is on its final countdown! In just 24 hours, the Event Tech Live (ETL) doors will open to a wave of event professionals, with more exhibitors booking stands than ever before. To accommodate growing demand, organisers of the show have incorporated more content, educational sessions and space. The addition of Hall 4 includes a brand-new stage – the MarTech Stage – to offer a dedicated area for event marketing technology.

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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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One World Rental to introduce ‘OWR WiFi in a box’ at Event Tech Live

Event Industry News

One World Rental introduces a new product: OWR Wifi in a box. The single unit, to be unveiled at Event Tech Live , can provide WiFi for 100 guests. And the network can be expanded by ordering more than one box. The rise of event WiFi. According to the technology firm Cisco , costs for WiFi hotspots are predicted to rise by seven in 2020 compared to their cost in 2015.