Event Industry News
AUGUST 31, 2018
By Victoria Phillips – Event Co-ordinator at drp. When planning and delivering a successful event there are so many crucial elements that go into each stage. When a client brief lands on your desk, you have to ask yourself what are all of the elements that need to be considered in order for the event to really come alive? What are the key objectives the audience should walk away with?
Cvent: Event Marketing
AUGUST 31, 2018
Find out how working with a convention and visitors bureau can make your life easier. Need to know the ins and outs of a destination? Are you are missing out on opportunities that can create a much better experience for you and your attendees? Your destination’s convention and visitors bureau (CVB) is ready to serve as an official point of contact for meeting and convention planners — offering a more streamlined way to plan any size event.
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BizBash
AUGUST 31, 2018
This week's roundup includes a Lexus LED installation at the Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival; SpikedSeltzer's free bicycle promotion.
Endless Events
AUGUST 31, 2018
Not all events need to done in person. Whether it’s a purely online event like a webinar or a hybrid event where online participants can be part of a real life event, virtual events can be a welcome addition for your audiences. Gain the trust of your audience by learning the ropes and getting an event planning certification. Make sure to mind your tech as well and update your systems for the smoothest event experience.
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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.
Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers
AUGUST 31, 2018
As a former event marketer , I can’t say I miss grappling with attribution, multi-channel conversion tracking, and ecommerce reports. Event marketing is hard ! Part of this is down to digital marketing being challenging generally, but much of it is due to the nature of conferences and events specifically. In this post I’m going to lay out: The reasons it’s nearly impossible to measure everything you want to measure.
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Bizzabo
AUGUST 31, 2018
If San Diego is the destination for your next event, first of all, lucky you. Second of all, let us help you with this list of 20 San Diego event venues, from the tried-and-true to the hip-and-new. San Diego is a popular destination for events, and no wonder. The moderate climate makes it a delightful destination year-round; the city is super-walkable; and did we mention the beach?
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 31, 2018
The Breakers Palm Beach. One day after Smart Meeting East National wrapped up at The Breakers Palm Beach in Florida, David Burke, the resort’s executive vice president and chief sales and marketing officer died unexpectedly. David Burke. After working at the property for 27 years, the 61-year-old, who died on Aug. 29, was as much a staple of the property as its signature oceanfront view.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 31, 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.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 31, 2018
Photo credit: InterContinental Hotels Gr (IHG). Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts has received a patent for its “guest room of the future ,” which is designed to help meeting professionals and other business travelers enhance their productivity in a space that fits their lifestyle. The WorkLife Room, which debuted in early 2017 , features a flexible environment that encourages guests to work, relax and recharge.
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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
Event Industry News
AUGUST 31, 2018
Event Tech Live and the Event Tech Awards have partnered with hotel booking agency trade association the HBAA to research the disparity in Wi-Fi cost and quality at event venues. . Starting with this survey , the initiative seeks opinion from HBAA members and the ETL/ETA network to compile a definitive document about venues’ Wi-Fi policy; what buyers do to spec Wi-Fi for their events, what help they need to that end, and whether there should be a suggested industry pricing standard.
Cvent: Event Marketing
AUGUST 31, 2018
Your attendees will have questions, no matter how much information you’ve put on your event website. You might have an extensive FAQ section, but that isn’t always enough. Even in today’s digital world, they aren’t afraid to pick up the phone to get their questions answered. Attendee support can be one of the most time-consuming aspects of an event if you’re relying on your team to answer every attendee question.
webMOBI
AUGUST 31, 2018
Challenge RSA Archer Suite is a global leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for integrated risk management. RSA empowers organizations of all sizes to manage multiple dimensions of risk on one configurable, integrated software platform. RSA subsidiary of Dell / EMC wanted to rapidly deploy an enterprise event mobile app that will ensure the delegates have […].
MeetingPool
AUGUST 31, 2018
Source: IMEX Group As part of its aim to be a testing ground for new event technology, the IMEX Group is introducing the Tech Zone at IMEX America. New and innovative technology will be tried and tested by attendees in this new area of the show which takes place October 16 – 18 at the […].
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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.
Unique Venues
AUGUST 31, 2018
It’s Never Too Late to Learn. By: Alyson Salem. Across the USA and Canada, students are heading back to school with eager anticipation of a new year, making new friends, and learning new information. Learning isn’t just for school children or university students, though, it is for everyone, and is especially important as we evolve in our professional careers.
Cvent: Event Marketing
AUGUST 31, 2018
Santa Fe , New Mexico, has a long history of being an art destination known for its turquoise jewelry, Western paintings, and bronze sculptures, but The City Different has a surprise for you. We’re talking art parties lasting into the early hours of the morning and secret, invite-only gallery openings. Seriously — these brazenly nontraditional arts experiences deserve to be as synonymous with Santa Fe as the movie business is with Hollywood.
GatherHere
AUGUST 31, 2018
Gather’s contract template keeps you organized while providing all the event, guest, and venue details you and your customer need. Key features include: Customizable logo. Guest count. Event date, time & location. Venue contact details. Event staff information. Room for notes on menus. Menu notes. Fees, billing, cancellation policy & more.
Cvent: Event Marketing
AUGUST 31, 2018
Boston is one of the most dynamic cities in the world, thanks to its rich network of colleges, world-class research hospitals, biotech infrastructure, life-sciences startups, and fertile ground for venture capital. The city incubates innovation, and events hosted in Boston absorb this spirit. The city also fosters robust conversation. Planners can expect the Boston’s undercurrent of innovation to influence their sessions, panels, breakouts, and plenary events.
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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!
G2Planet
AUGUST 31, 2018
While there is no “single quiver” to achieve the benefits of modern experiential marketing, the following tactics and practices are currently used by almost all the world’s leading brands.
BizBash
AUGUST 31, 2018
1. WHAT TO EXPECT AT ARETHA FRANKLIN?'S FUNERAL: Closing out a week of tributes to the late Aretha Franklin will.
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