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The best events don’t always start with a business plan. Often, they start with a spark. Someone has a passion they want to share, and a great idea about how to share it. They’re moved to bring people together around a vision, so they make it happen — even with no event planning experience. Here’s […]. The post From Recruiting to Machine Learning: Courtney Burton’s Remarkable Journey to Success appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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When Matthew Carver wanted to shine a light on British cheeses, he decided the best way to reach people was through their stomachs. So he set about creating the tastiest toasted cheese sandwich possible. Today, more than six years since The Cheese Truck rolled into south London’s Maltby Street Market, Matthew and his partner Taylor […]. The post Passion to Project: The Cheese Bar Turns Dairy-Focused Events into an Education appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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AUGUST 7, 2019

It’s been a very busy year for us on the music front and coming off of FlyCon — Eventbrite’s annual music client conference — our commitment to the independent live music industry is stronger than ever. On that note, we’ve got some exciting new hire news to share. Now, the career histories of the folks […]. The post Eventbrite adds music industry vets to its lineup appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Ballroom at a Signia Hilton. Hilton Skift Take: This report is worrying, especially since other industry players are starting to say the same thing. — Isaac Carey Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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AUGUST 7, 2019

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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AUGUST 7, 2019

By Liz Richardson, managing director, HeyHuman. Secret Cinema’s consumer appeal is undeniable – its recent Blade Runner experience earned more than $6m and succeeded in putting a 20-year-old film back into the top 10 of the UK box office. . This year, the franchise’s James Bond Casino Royale experience will mark its whopping 70 th production within the space of 12 years.

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(Photo Credit Adobe Stock). There have been several new regulations for U.S. contractors in the past couple of years, including New York State’s “Freelance Isn’t Free Act,” established in 2017 to enhance protections for freelance workers. And in the landmark 2018 Dynamex Operations v. Superior Court of Los Angeles , the California Supreme Court made it more difficult to designate workers as independent contractors in that state.

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AUGUST 7, 2019

Educational Measures (EM), creators of Array ® , the leading global meeting engagement technology and analytics platform, has been shortlisted in 2 categories for the Event Technology Awards 2019: Best Use of Technology for Engagement and Interaction, and Best Use of Technology for Audience Participation. Deployed at over 2,000 meetings and events in 37 countries, Array is an interactive event technology and analytics platform that enables companies to create remarkable meetings and events with

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AUGUST 7, 2019

It’s Wednesday, so you know what this means – it’s time to talk DSM! Well, actually, it’s time for another episode of Whiteboard Wednesday. And today, we just so happen to be tackling DSM or Downstage Monitors. As you know, very rarely we come across planning an event that doesn’t involve at least one presentation. And a very important part of this is making sure that the presenter gets to interact with the audience!

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AUGUST 7, 2019

Employees use Airbnb as a meeting space. Companies are starting to track all of their meetings to truly understand how much they are spending, how they can save, and to ensure employees are complying with corporate policy. Airbnb Skift Take: While this shift is well under way, it's still early days. Many companies are trying to figure out basic information, like how many meetings they have in a year. — Isaac Carey Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 7, 2019

Venues + Events Live returns this Autumn (18 th -19 th September, Old Billingsgate) and launches in Manchester (24 th September, Manchester Central) with more show features and exhibitors than ever before. . We understand the busy life of PAs and EAs. Spending your time as efficiently as possible is a priority when you have a tremendous workload. At Venues + Events Live, our mission is to tackle that by making your life just a little bit simpler.

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If you’re in need of some fun Christmas party games for your office party, you’ve … The 20 Best Christmas Party Games to Play at Work Read More ».

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AUGUST 7, 2019

As Founder & Group Executive Director, Rick oversees the growth strategy of Smyle Group which owns leading creative agency Smyle, that delivers live and video projects for some of the top global brands in a range of sectors including IT, Telco and Media. It has won the UK Event Agency of the Year award a record 5 times in last 11 years – in 2008, 2011, 2013, 2016 and 2018.

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AUGUST 7, 2019

Register for Room Block Poaching, Deceptive Practices and Consumer Fraud. Join us for the launch of new study findings from the EIC, in collaboration with IAEE and SISO, on the extent of deceptive practices, consumer fraud and scams affecting the events industry, with an emphasis on attendance list scams and room block poaching and piracy. Meetings and exhibitions continue to be impacted by room block poaching.

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AUGUST 7, 2019

The Cornish festival has been cancelled hours before the opening time due to severe storm warnings. Organisers announced their decision last night after discussions with the police and safety advisors deemed the weather forecast too risky. A statement posted on the website specified “high winds” as the main cause for concern. It continued: “Following a full confrontation with all the relevant authorities including independent safety advisors, Devon and Cornwall Police, emergency services and the

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You don't want a ton of leads; you want qualified leads. Jake Anderson shares tips on bringing them in.

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No matter what time of the year it is, Washington, D.C. is the perfect place to hold your next corporate social event. What location could be better than the culture hub of the United States? Guests will be delighted to discover the hidden treasures of the majestic city while attending their event. The capital of the United States contains multiple special venues that will leave your guests speechless.

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AUGUST 7, 2019

While there is no such thing as a perfect presentation, it still can be hard to deal with awkward or difficult questions. But at the same time, it is important to keep people’s criticisms and questions in mind in order to improve your presentation and content in the future. Through Glisser, our award winning audience engagement system, you have a greater degree of control over Q&A sessions.

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AUGUST 7, 2019

It used to be enough to get high satisfaction ratings from attendees and call an event successful. But as meetings have gotten more expensive, executives have higher expectations. They want to know how those satisfaction ratings translate into pipeline and return on investment.

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AUGUST 7, 2019

When it comes to company events, a stunning location, five-star venue, and gourmet food are all great, but will only get you so much return on the investment. When you spend the money to bring everyone together for a conference, team-building event, or sales meeting, you probably want them talking about something other than just the beef tenderloin once they are back at work.

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AUGUST 7, 2019

More than 10 years ago, Scott Brinker founded the Chief Marketing Technologist blog, and consequently revolutionized the marketing landscape. The term “Martech”—which stands for Marketing Technology—came to define the tech solutions and software marketers leverage daily to streamline processes, collect and analyze data, and enhance the customer experience.

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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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The first time I came face-to-face with pipe and drape was in a very old ballroom of Hotel Syracuse in 1970. It was the first month of what would become a 42-year career in the events and exhibition industry. My boss and careerlong mentor, Rod Geer, removed his suit jacket and tie and then taught me how to erect the pipe and drape we would need to frame the association’s small annual trade show.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 7, 2019

GL events UK has extended its long-standing partnership with Lancashire Cricket, with a support programme that has increased spectator capacity at the club’s home, Emirates Old Trafford, for a summer of high-profile international cricket. For the past six years, GL events’ seating team has worked extensively with Lancashire Cricket, enabling the club to expand and contract the size of its venue in keeping with the different cricket and special events it attracts throughout the year.

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AUGUST 7, 2019

In the first part of our ‘the future is visual’ series, Bogdan Maran, the founder and CEO of Visual Hive – a content data company – inspects how we consume visual data, how technological advancements have affected this and how we should be using this content for our events. What is your first interaction with any brand at the moment online?

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