Skift
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Event attendees meet with one another. IMEX America 2019, Sands Expo, Las Vegas. Isaac Carey / Skift Skift Take: Events are held for a reason: Companies know that face-to-face interactions and in-person experiences are vital for business. The only problem is that those things are notoriously hard to measure. — Isaac Carey Read the Complete Story On Skift.
Eagle's Flight Corporate Events
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Experiential company events are currently buzzing around the meeting professional industry, and for good reason! Time and time again, we have seen experiential events get rave reviews from attendees. Attendees love them because they provide a welcome change of pace by getting people out of the office, out of their seats, and involved in the event. Here’s how they work: each experience involves an immersive, themed, game-like activity where attendees are given a challenging task with a set of obj
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BizBash
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Here's a look back at the stand-out ideas for decor, catering, and more from summertime fund-raising events around North America.
Velvet Chainsaw
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Here’s what hasn’t changed: Education continues to be essential to a participant’s experience. Here’s what has changed: I’m convinced that “something for everyone” programming — including basic content for the novice or intermediate practitioner — is no longer the right strategy for positioning your conference as a can’t-miss experience. We need to raise the bar higher and meet the needs of the experienced and advanced practitioners.
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Picatic by Eventbrite
OCTOBER 2, 2019
With the holidays coming up, you may have started to imagine the special things you’d like to gift your family and social circle. And while it’s tempting to gift the event planner in your circle items you think they could use for work, be less predictable this year and eliminate these five status quo items […].
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GEVME
OCTOBER 2, 2019
It has been a pretty intense and fruitful period, and we’ve managed to make a lot of useful improvements. Let’s check them out so you can start using them! How to change and customise your template. We’ve completely transformed the process of customising your templates. We’ve learned from our surveys that more page template choices and highly customisable templates are the top wish list item from our users.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 2, 2019
“The antidote to the mundane!”. Born from a joint venture between the Birmingham Repertory Theatre and the Library of Birmingham on Centenary Square, Unique Venues Birmingham (UVB) is an inimitable conference and events venue, offering to both corporate and private clients. The award-winning venue opened in October 2017 and was created to unite the excellent conference and hospitality opportunities offered within the two iconic buildings.
Skift
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Event attendees meet with one another in company booths. IMEX America 2019, Sands Expo, Las Vegas. Event software startup Bizzabo wants to better track attendee engagement with an all-in-one platform. Isaac Carey / Skift Skift Take: Event tech companies have to deal with the reality that events are very personal, often making it hard to gather and analyze data on attendees.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 2, 2019
ExhibitDay, Inc. today announced the official launch of its free B2B SaaS tool to help Event Managers and Trade Show Planners manage their events and collaborate on tasks with their event teams. The free service, available at www.ExhibitDay.com , has been in Beta since January, 2019. During the Beta period, ExhibitDay worked closely with nearly 1,000 Beta testers across a diverse group of event teams consisting of Trade Show Coordinators, Event Managers, and Exhibitors in order to develop and te
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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
EventSource
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Many people say that the first year of marriage is the hardest – and while you may not believe that, your first anniversary is a big deal, and should be celebrated accordingly. Here are some fun and cute ways to commemorate year one of forever. 1. Stay at/visit your wedding venue: This is a fun way to celebrate, especially if you had a destination wedding or got married somewhere with sentimental value like a family cottage.
ePly
OCTOBER 2, 2019
So, your organization has profiles on different social media platforms and you’re ready to start getting those likes and follows! Or you’re looking to get your organization online and get up and running. The process of getting engagement, however, is a little trickier than it may seem. Did you know that Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook each have their own algorithms?
Connect Your Meetings
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Register for Webinar. As an #EventProf your mind is running in a million directions when planning events. You need to think about the visual design, create engaging content, and of course, the overall experience of your event. But have you thought about connectivity design for events? On average attendees have at least two devices on them at events.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Tarsus Group has today announced the addition of Tarsus Egypt to its global network. The group’s newest division has been formed as a joint-venture partnership with Amr Shawki, a leading figure in the Egyptian exhibition industry and chairman of local organiser, Egytec. . Tarsus Egypt will create a new B2B events platform for local and international customers to build valuable partnerships in the dynamic Egyptian and North African markets.
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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.
Bizzabo
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Yesterday we had the chance to help produce ABM by the Numbers—an educational event dedicated to account-based marketing best practices. Here are our top takeaways. “Account-based marketing” is all the rage right now. As those who are practicing ABM know, it’s much more than a buzzword: ABM has the potential to radically streamline go-to-market operations and accelerate the sales cycle.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Academic Venue Solutions (AVS), the UK consortium dedicated to academic venues, has partnered with the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO), the UK’s leading Professional body for Association and Not-for-Profit Event Organisation. AVS is looking forward to promoting the value of academic venues to ABPCO’s audience, offering their members the opportunity to host ABPCO events at some of the UK’s leading academic institutions.
eventplanner
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Whether you want to admit it or not, it's painful to prepare more than 500 bags for your attendees knowing that most of them will end up in the trash bin.
SmartMeetings
OCTOBER 2, 2019
The very week of the anniversary of the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history —which just so happened to have taken place at an event, in Las Vegas—a meetings industry veteran has challenged event professionals to step up and do something. Howard Givner, CEO and founder of Event Leadership Institute , called such mass shootings “the most terrifying disrupter” that could happen to the $325 billion industry and believes only regulating gun ownership can get to the root cause of the problem.
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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!
eventplanner
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Let me ask you a quick question: How much time do you spend on strategizing versus planning an event? If you’re like the majority.
Connect Your Meetings
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Wisconsin produces more than 60% of our nation’s cranberries by harvesting millions of pounds every autumn. That’s a whole lot of tart fruit. While some companies opt to host retreats at their local escape room or head to a big city to convene, teams should consider experiencing Wisconsin’s cranberry harvest to grow closer as an organization. Here’s a roundup of cranberry-themed outings ideal for small groups.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Global brand experience agency, Avantgarde, today announced that Jason Anderson has been appointed as digital director to further strengthen the agency’s digital offering. With over 20 years’ experience in digital working on award-winning accounts including MINI, M&S, P&G, NHS, Renault, RAF, Santander, HSBC, Microsoft and Sky, Anderson joins from Sectorlight where he was digital director.
Eventsforce
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Visiting EventLab 2019 this year? Hire Space has partnered with Eventsforce for the second consecutive year to provide registration, check-in and on-site management for the 1,000+ event organisers it is expecting to its flagship ‘EventLAB 2019’ show in London this month. Attendees will be able to use self-service check-in kiosks for the first time, which will cut down waiting times and allow visitors to print badges on-site.
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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.
Maritz Global Events
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Post authored by Donna Kastner, Founder of Retirepreneur. Marriott and the PCMA Foundation joined forces, along with Fahrenheit 212, to update research on top trends impacting meetings and events. Research findings were shared earlier this year in a fascinating report: The Future of Meetings and Events. Five overarching event trends were identified in this report: Emotional Intelligence.
Eventsforce
OCTOBER 2, 2019
With expectant guests, highly-stressed product owners, and potentially members of the press eager for a good story, product launches not only come with a high-degree of risk, but can also be the cause of great stress and anxiety for event planners. Not surprisingly, with product launches, there’s a lot at stake! Understandably, the choice of venue is crucial, and you need to do more than rely on the marketing blurb found on the venue websites.
Attendease
OCTOBER 2, 2019
2019 Event Technology Guide: An integrated event technology stack to help you manage your event throughout your entire event lifecycle. “Focus on being productive instead of being busy” is the advice from Tim Ferris, entrepreneur and international speaker. We couldn’t agree more. With so many technology options available, it can be overwhelming to choose which ones will help you be productive, rather than busy.
Endless Events
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Can we get an event marketing plan up in here? Let’s be real – how many times has a variation of this thought occurred to you? Probably once a week. Maybe once a day. Or even several times a day! Because no matter how you feel about it, marketing is a fundamental part of any business. And it’s a fundamental part of your job as an event professional as well.
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Event Industry News
OCTOBER 2, 2019
The organisers of Event Tech Live (ETL) have named Explori, the audience listening platform, as their official research partner. Explori uses surveys, research and consultancy from event experts to create thorough audience insight for global trade shows, corporate and venue organisers. This insight allows organisers to optimise their customer experience based on Explori’s key metrics.
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