GEVME

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

We all know how hard it can be to find the right venue for an event. The options seem endless, and more often than not, the never-ending list can be overwhelming. As possibly the hardest decision in event planning, choosing the right venue is one of the most important factors in making your event a hit. You could continue throwing money at your event, but if the venue is poorly chosen, the entire success of your event is at stake.

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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Jessie is the co-founder of Layers , a three-day conference where people talk about design and technology. As a former Apple employee and current enthusiast, speakers specializing in iOS design and development are among the highlights of Jane's Layers each year. It's become a very popular WWDC event each year. In fact, iMore listed Layers as their "hands-down favourite" event of WWDC (and not just because of its famous snacks ).

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Event Age by Swapcard

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

From the need to deliver a fully-mobile UX for people on the go, through super-easy navigation around and in the venue, to informing attendees in real time, event apps and engagement platforms revolutionize event management. Guest blogger Mark McCloskey of HRG Consulting shares tips on how to best use technology to leverage the tidal wave of digital change and create memorable experiences.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Maria Elena Armenta Mahekal Beach Resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico has added Armenta as director of sales and marketing. Most recently, she was group account director at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona. Previously, Armenta served as regional director of Florida and the Caribbean Islands for Preferred Hotel Group and regional director of sales at The Delano and The Shore Club in Miami.

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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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Eventbrite UK

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

In our new series looking at the challenging business of fundraising, we profile successful charity event organisers to learn how they unite supporters for their cause. The debt of gratitude we owe to those who have fought for our country is widely acknowledged, but turning that into actual donations is still a battle. Stephen Oatley […]. The post Lessons in Successful Fundraising – An Interview with ABF The Soldiers’ Charity appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Eventbase

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Recent movements like #MeToo and # MoveTheDial are highlighting the injustices that women face in the workplace every day. As women's stories are brought to light, the world is beginning to take notice of the gender imbalance in a wide variety of industries, beginning with the entertainment industry and recently highlighting our own industry, technology.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Thousands of downtown Chicago hotel workers went on strike Friday morning after contracts expired at 25 downtown convention and boutique hotels. Unite Here Local 1 , the union for housekeepers, servers, cooks and doormen, had warned of a possible walkout when the previous contracts expired on August 31. More: Hospitality Strike Votes Could Increase with Arrival of High-Tech Hotels, Minimum Wage Increases.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Brand experience specialist, BD Network, is spearheading a new experiential campaign to support the launch, and drive trial, of Arla Food’s new butter variant, Lurpak Softest. The touring activation is targeting time-poor office workers and professionals around the UK, showcasing the core benefits of Lurpak Softest – while also conveying the brand’s promise that shoppers needn’t compromise between convenience and taste.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

As it flooded the Gulf Coast this week, Tropical Storm Gordon was a dramatic reminder that hurricane season is upon us once again. We still remember the most destructive names of 2017. Harvey. Irma. Maria. Nate. Last year’s Atlantic hurricane season was the costliest on record, with a damage total of at least $282 billion. Dozens of hotels and thousands of homes were destroyed or severely damaged.

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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

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Unicorn Events has expanded their team again after significant growth within their current client base. Delighted to be hiring at a senior level again, the creative event agency has hired Manuela Cadarso (pictured right) as Senior Project Manager. Cadarso joins Unicorn Events from cievents to look after 2 of Unicorns largest and most creative clients and head up her own account team.

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The Expo Group

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

This month, we talk with our own EVP of Marketing and Client Strategies Ken Dec about the strategy behind creating a successful exhibit, the structure itself and how great looking rentals like our new Perspective Series can be good for trade show organizers. Dana shares some tips on Cause Positioning and we say goodbye to The Expo Group's very first employee!

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Since the Spring of this year, two rock legends of the 1980s have teamed up to co-headline a mammoth tour of the US. Running from May through until October, British veterans Def Leppard and American stalwarts, Journey, are criss-crossing the States playing a variety of venues: from the opening show at the Hartford XL Center (capacity just under 10,000) to Chicago’s Wrigley Field for an audience of 35,000.

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webMOBI

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Conference planning is no cake walk. Every professional event planner and organizer has to pay attention to every possible nuance present at each stage in an event. And event technology has offered these planners a wide range of event planning tools and designs that can facilitate any function – from social media to registrations to […].

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

This article is brought to you in association with Macroart. Agency Spotlight, the latest addition to the Event Industry News site, profiles the top of the pyramid, the design and creativity behind brand activations, experiences, exhibition USPs and the greater live event model. Sponsored by print specialist Macroart, these pages will profile agencies of all sizes, looking at how and why they started, with what ambition, key projects, relationships with the supply chain and a whole lot more besi

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

We all know clutter can distract us in our homes and workspaces. But have you ever thought how clutter can be disruptive to attendees at your meetings or events? I sat down with Dr. Brynn Winegard, an award-winning professor, speaker and expert on psychology and brain science, to discuss the most optimal meeting room setup to keep attention at the front of the room and your attendees ready to learn.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Event Tech Live is Europe’s only show dedicated to event technology. Boasting a packed educational programme across five sector-specific stages, here you can catch up with content that you may have missed from last year’s event. From the Expo and Engage Stage at Event Tech Live, 9th November 2017. Panelists: Stewart Price – Guidebook. Tom Vamos – Digital Development Manager, Freeman.

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All Seated

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Join Jeffrey Selden of Marcia Selden Catering to discuss the latest beverage trends, ideas, and recipes along with learning how to best sell your beverage options in the catering world. The post Liquid Kitchen: Trends & Ideas In The Beverage World of Catering appeared first on AllSeated.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Arena UK & Europe’s tableware division, Well Dressed Tables is pleased to announce that Anna Moore has joined their team as Sales Manager. Anna joined almost three months ago from Bovingdons Catering, where she spent almost two years as their Sales and Events Manager at their exclusive venue in Surrey, Nonsuch Mansion. Anna possesses a vast knowledge of the events and event catering industry and is a welcome addition to Well Dressed Table’s leading team of five.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

As an Event professionals, you know time is the most valuable resource you have. Fighting against the clock can add stress, expenses, and manual labor to your workload. Check out our free webinar to learn easy time-saving tips. Use Internal Calendars to Organize Your Events. The Internal Calendar feature on the Cvent platform allows you to easily organize upcoming events in your Cvent account.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

GL events has launched a new seating product with a sleek new design for use at major sporting events. The new product builds on the already exceptional comfort and design developed by the brand, but now includes stylish roofing and an overhang that protects spectators from the elements, be they rain or shine. The new product was deployed for the first time this summer, during the Glasgow 2018 European Championship, and received outstanding spectator feedback.

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