Fri.Jul 26, 2019

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Make a Splash Using Event Tech With Inspiration from Fitter & Faster

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Improving on excellence is part of Fitter & Faster’s mission. The company provides swim clinics and camps for competitive swimmers all around the United States, as well as in Canada and the Bahamas. Their students are already good — but they come to the camps to be great. Over the last three years, Fitter & […]. The post Make a Splash Using Event Tech With Inspiration from Fitter & Faster appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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10 Best Tips to Make the Most of Your Event WiFi

Endless Events

Bad event WiFi can ruin your event. If you have bad WiFi your attendees might forget about all the great parts of your event and only remember the WiFi sucked. Attendees expect great (and free!) WiFi when they come to your event. WiFi is essentially a modern-day utility, people need WiFi to do manage their day-to-day and lives. . We know event WiFi is important.

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Guest blog: How stage security can ensure your event Is safe & secure

Event Industry News

There are several elements involved in the operation of a successful event. One of the most important factors organisers should consider is safety and security; this should always be a priority no matter the size and nature of the event. When it comes to securing an event, you should consider key points such as crowd management, health and safety procedures, and preparation for unexpected situations.

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Nobu Is On A Roll

Connect Your Meetings

The very first Nobu Hotel—a 182-room tower within Caesars Palace Las Vegas—recently commemorated its fifth anniversary with a sushi, Champagne and caviar celebration on the private terrace of the 10,300-sq.-ft., $35,000-per-night Nobu Villa, the crown jewel of Caesars’ hotel-within-a-hotel. While corporate executives, city dignitaries and VIP guests took in the bird’s-eye view of the glittering Strip, the Nobu’s three notable partners—innovative sushi chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa,

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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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ETL replay: Where will the next decade take event technology?

Event Industry News

This footage has been kindly captured by our friends at First Sight Media – firstsight.media. At our 2018 edition of Event Tech Live, we welcomed Clemie Hardie, managing director at Noodle Live; Felix Stroud-Allen, managing director at CrowdComms Europe and Leonora Valvo, co-founder and director at Swoogo. During the panel discussion, the three experts discussed the progression of event technology drawing upon their predictions on upcoming trends.

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Episode 2: Evidence uncovered in A.C.T National’s mock trial

Event Industry News

In the second episode of A.C.T National’s mock trial (aimed to demonstrate the court procedures to event professionals in the event of an accident on site) the jury (the audience members) heard evidence regarding the incident. Before continuing with the trial, the audience received information regarding the legal process. Prosecuting barrister, David Campbell, described the “police technique”, a method used in police interviews to “trip” the witnesses up to find inconsistencies with their storie

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This is What You Must Discuss at the Pre-Event Briefing Meeting

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From analyzing the event goals with our clients to negotiating the collaboration terms with our suppliers, we end up scheduling a crazy amount of planning or event marketing meetings.

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micebook unpicks the good, the bad and the ugly of the buyer/supplier relationship

Event Industry News

Creativity, storytelling and having the nous to challenge the brief were listed as among the top three attributes which can enhance the buyer/supplier relationship. How suppliers can engage buyers was the topic of a panel discussion at micebook’s Soak up the Summer event. Corporate and agency buyers, Helen Boakes, events and brand partnerships manager at MINI; Tom Harrington, account director at Quintessentially Travel; Ollie Launn, proposal manager at Black Tomato Agency and Nimi Cooper, head o

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Streampoint, InGo, & IAEE Partnership Brings New Levels Of Connectivity At Expo! Expo!

InGo

Last year, InGo, Streampoint Solutions, and IAEE partnered on Expo! Expo! , IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition, to further streamline the event registration process. The integration included notification alerts, which allowed Expo! Expo! registrants and exhibitors to see when their connections registered too. Attendees were also able to send targeted personal invites to their connections and share the event across their social media networks during the registration process.

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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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Crest Planning safeguards over a million eventgoers at the Cricket World Cup 2019

Event Industry News

Event safety specialist, Crest Planning, is celebrating a safe and successful ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, the third most watched event in the world. The sporting event used Crest Planning’s event safety system, Halo, to streamline security and health and safety procedures at the event, giving them complete control and real-time, shared situational awareness from their own virtual command station. .

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Finance Conferences & Events: 7 Options for 2019

Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

The world of finance is a dizzying world of change, and never more so than in 2019. One great opportunity for staying up to date with the ever-shifting regulations, innovations, and opportunities is by attending finance conferences and events. As such, we’ve put together this list of seven that we think serve a variety of perspectives for those in and on the cusp of the financial sector: 1.

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Propaganda joins The MJR Group

Event Industry News

The MJR Group, a UK-based event promoter and venue operator, is pleased to announce that leading club night brand, Propaganda, is being integrated into the group with immediate effect. The addition reinforces The MJR Group’s position as a multi-faceted entertainment provider, having recently announced the acquisition of the theatrical production company Imagine This, along with producing Marvel’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N in London and now on to Cardiff.

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MEETinLEEDS strengthens its team with two new recruits

Event Industry News

MEETinLEEDS, the conference facilities for the University of Leeds, is strengthening its team with two new appointments to its sales and marketing department. The new appointments will enhance the university’s strengths in the event industry and help to further position the university as a central asset to the city and the region. . The conference facility has welcomed back Emma Broadhurst, who has re-joined the business in her new role as business development officer, following her previous rol

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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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Church House Westminster shortlisted for the London Venue Awards

Event Industry News

Church House Westminster is located within historic Dean’s Yard and offers beautiful views overlooking Westminster Abbey. The Grade II listed events venue was designed by renowned architect, Sir Herbert Baker and used by Parliament during parts of the Second World War. Today it offers 19 versatile event spaces that combines traditional oak panelling, raw stone and feature windows with modern event technology, including a 4K projection system.

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AIF hits back at gov’s “derisory” response to DCMS Select Committee report on live music sector

Event Industry News

The AIF had called for a review into Live Nation’s “dominance” of the UK’s live music sector, stating that the American event promoter controls over a quarter of UK festivals with a capacity of over 5,000. Live Nation owns or controls 25.6% of UK 5,000+ capacity festivals, three times more than its nearest rival, Global, which controls 8% through promoter, Broadwick Live.