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MAY 15, 2019
Everyone who relies on their city’s public transit has a story to tell. And for the last decade, San Franciscans shared their shocking, heartwarming, and laugh-‘til-you-cry stories at Muni Diaries Live, a live storytelling event. Started by Eugenia Chien and Tara Ramroop, the city-centric blog blossomed into a live event series that’s brought readers together […].
Eventbrite UK
MAY 15, 2019
Jo Verney loved bringing the community together through her not-for-profit cafe, but she didn’t like the leftover food. She tried to solve the problem alongside her two business partners at The Umbrella Cafe in Whitstable, Kent, Caroline Mumford and Jenny Freer. “We were throwing away pastries and baked goods that hadn’t been sold at the […]. The post From Passion to Project: Dining Out on Sustainability at the Waste Not Supper Club appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
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Picatic by Eventbrite
MAY 15, 2019
The Canadian events industry is a melting pot of culture, passion, and creativity. Your event is just one of many experiences attendees schedule into their weeks. With so many event planning tasks, it can be hard to take a step back from the action and get a bird’s eye view of the industry. However, taking […]. The post 14 Surprising Stats About the Canadian Events Industry appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.
Event Industry News
MAY 15, 2019
Scotland is bucking the trend with the number of major association events held in 2018 up 5% from 2017, despite the UK dropping two places in the latest ICCA Country and City Statistics report for total number of international association meetings. The report, released early this week, revealed that the number of major association meetings that took place in the UK dropped by 3% in 2018.
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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.
Bizzabo
MAY 15, 2019
Have you considered exhibiting at a trade show? This list of 30 trade show ideas from brands like GE, Amazon, and more will help your company successfully attract visitors. Trade shows have been around for quite a long while and just about every industry has at least one worth attending. And while this event type can be both fun and beneficial for attendees, it can be complete game-changers for exhibitors.
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eventplanner
MAY 15, 2019
Over the past few years, as a society, we’ve become more understandable and respectful regarding the differences that make us human. What matters most nowadays is how open and accepting we are with multiple levels of diversity (luckily!).
Connect Your Meetings
MAY 15, 2019
Famous for being the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics, Squaw Valley is best known for skiing. Squaw Valley, which is minutes from North Lake Tahoe, also offers a bounty of summer activities, including hiking, biking, swimming, climbing and zip lining. Activities. A good place to start your adventure is at The Village at Squaw Valley. In addition to dozens of shops and restaurants, this popular spot offers a ropes course with multiple towers, bridges and zip lines.
Event Industry News
MAY 15, 2019
Stress Matters, the event industry well-being accreditation scheme, has partnered with Unique Venues of London to offer mental health first-aider training for the events industry, accredited by MHFA (Mental Health First Aid) England and the Royal Society for Public Health. . The partnership supports MHFA England’s vision to train one in 10 of the population of England in mental health first aid and will place focus on working remotely, working abnormal hours and managing the pressure of events.
Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers
MAY 15, 2019
Every event has food at it. Be it a breakfast snack or a towering, shaky sandwich filled with expensive ingredients constructed to personify VC-funded startups. Many events have a speaker dinner. It’s seen as a chance to welcome the people that are integral to your event. As with our example of lofty finger food, these nights can also have a bang of elitism off of them.
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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
MAY 15, 2019
The Meetings Industry Association (mia) is highlighting the importance of looking after employee mental health and wellbeing during Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May). Raising awareness of mental health, compassion and resilience in the events and hospitality sector is an ongoing mission for the mia, which launched a campaign in 2017 to help support improvements in mental health care across the industry.
EveryEventGuide
MAY 15, 2019
Whether your child is graduating from middle school or university, a party is an awesome way to celebrate their accomplishment. Most graduations happen in late spring-early summer which makes it the perfect weather for an outdoor bash. No matter the age of your graduate, there are a handful of key tips for throwing an epic […]. The post 5 Graduation Party Planning Tips You Need to Know appeared first on Everyeventguide.
Event Industry News
MAY 15, 2019
A survey of over 1,000 fans of the most popular sports found that queues are fans’ biggest pain point at matches. Research by tappit, a global cashless solution specialist for sports, festivals and entertainment venues, has found that fans’ enjoyment of sporting events is being significantly compromised by poor aspects of the match day experience. The survey of over 1,000 UK fans of football, rugby, cricket and motorsports revealed that atmosphere is the best aspect of attending, no matter the s
EveryEventGuide
MAY 15, 2019
Today’s brides care about more than having a stunning dress and a fun reception. They care about choosing vendors that are sustainable and ethical. Thanks to the general trend towards eco-friendly options in every aspect of life, there are tons of ways to make your wedding greener. Here are five easy eco-friendly wedding tips for […]. The post 5 Eco-Friendly Wedding Tips appeared first on Everyeventguide.
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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.
Event Industry News
MAY 15, 2019
Part 4 of our Unpopular Opinion series asks telling questions relating to the marketing spend of event organisers…. Marketing guru Mark Ritson stated: “‘digital’ marketing is just marketing”. In 2019, it has never been truer. Why do organisers pay £££’s for an entirely new team of ‘specialists’ that have no events industry experience, don’t understand the persona of your target audience and won’t get their hands dirty ‘doing’ the everyday delivery of building an event?
eventplanner
MAY 15, 2019
Eventex Awards have just released their annual All-Stars Index featuring the top event organizers and agencies from around the world. The ranking includes 30 companies and organizations that excelled the most in the past three years.
Unique Venues
MAY 15, 2019
When planning an event for your spiritual group, camp, retreat, or gathering, you need to choose a location that will inspire your attendees from the moment they arrive. But you, as the event planner, shouldn’t be bogged down with a lot of worrisome details that will take your focus away from your mission. That’s why our Top Picks for Spiritual Gatherings/Camps/Retreats include venues that are not only located in inspiring locations, they also offer extreme customer service that take
Cvent: Event Marketing
MAY 15, 2019
Many business professionals prioritize reading fiction and non-fiction for their personal learning and development strategies—particularly when traveling to and from your meetings and events. Bill Gates publishes an annual suggested reading list and Warren Buffet spends up to 80% of his day reading. Your events may already provide an opportunity to get attendees reading—through an onsite bookstore or gift shop where they can browse titles for purchase.
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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!
Event Industry News
MAY 15, 2019
Set up in 2008 by longstanding colleagues Dave House and Adrian Tingle, The Events House (TEH) is an equipment-based sports marketing agency specialising in motor sport entertainment. With key growth funding from ThinCats, the leading fintech lender, TEH will be able to invest in infrastructure and break into the wider market. Based in Barton Under Needwood in Derbyshire, TEH provides fun and engaging activations for numerous clients over a number of sectors.
All Seated
MAY 15, 2019
Time management is a popular buzzword in the business world, and with good reason. By being more prudent with your schedule, you can find more time in each day that you can dedicate to anything—getting ahead on work, an extra yoga class, or an afternoon with the family. However, true efficiency and time management can be hard to attain. After all, we live in a world of distractions and multi-tasking.
Endless Events
MAY 15, 2019
It’s time for another Whiteboard Wednesday, so take a sit and let’s talk switch…ers. Video switchers, to be more precise. Yes, this week’s episode is all about this small piece of equipment that you may or may not know you have! If you’re in the event planning industry, there’s a 99.9% chance you work with laptops or cameras.
SmartMeetings
MAY 15, 2019
According to software company Atlassian , employees attend about 62 meetings per month—50 percent of which are considered a waste of time. During meetings, employees tend to engage in a whole host of activities, from completing other work (73 percent) to daydreaming (91 percent) to even sleeping (39 percent). It’s a problem that meeting planners wrestle with every day.
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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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