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The Evolution of Virtual Events

EventMB

Skift Take: This episode sees Merijn van Buuren, CEO at Event Mender, join to discuss the evolution of virtual events and online audiences. — Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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How To Monetize Your Events and Increase Your Revenue

Eventtia

Many organizations have been embracing events as an effective way to market their business and products/services. However, why let the opportunity of generating revenue from these events go to waste if we can do it while still effectively promoting our brand, product, service, or community? While many businesses understand that their events (both live and virtual) could be monetized, in practice, monetizing any event can be quite challenging if you don’t know where to start.

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China Shutters Major Event 9 Hours Before Opening Due to Covid Outbreak?

EventMB

Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center Skift Take: TCT Asia, a major trade show, was shut down by Shenzhen authorities nine hours before it was set to open due to Covid numbers in the city creeping up to 24. Navigating policies and enforcements like this is a challenge for show and event planners, but it’s a reality that’s here to stay. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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New podcast ‘Anything is Possible’ is launched by female CEO of award-winning Make Events

Event Industry News

Holly Moore, CEO of the female founded, Manchester based full service events agency, Make Events, is set to launch a brand new podcast with an impressive lineup of familiar faces this August. . The Anything is Possible podcast will feature guests including Jacqueline Gold, Executive Chair of Ann Summers; Fred Done, founder of Betfred; The Founders of Barry’s Bootcamp UK; Joan MacDonald of ’Train with Joan’ and Madeleine St Clair, Founder of Kylie Minogue Wines, with more inspiring guests to be r

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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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China Shutters Major Event 9 Hours Before Opening Due to Covid Outbreak?

EventMB

Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center Skift Take: TCT Asia, a major trade show, was shut down by Shenzhen authorities nine hours before it was set to open due to Covid numbers in the city creeping up to 24. Navigating policies and enforcements like this is a challenge for show and event planners, but it’s a reality that’s here to stay. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Could Gig Workers Solve Hotel Staffing Shortage?

Smart Meetings

The travel and tourism industry lost an estimated 62 million jobs globally during the pandemic according to Statista.com. While demand for hotel and restaurant workers came back relatively quickly once people started traveling and meeting again, job-seekers were more reluctant. As of July, headcount was still down a reported 44 million people. Some of the lag is in Asia-Pacific, however, Europe and North America have also struggled to lure housekeepers, convention managers and meeting planners b

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Increase Ticket Sales for Your Event: 9 Proven Tricks

Eventbrite UK

You’ve carefully planned an event and put the ticket sales or registrations online. But tickets aren't selling. Here are three ways to fix an event that won't sell.

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Nonprofit Makes Meetings Work with Innovative Software  

Smart Meetings

Every day, Washington, D.C. hosts advocacy conferences and groups hoping to promote change right on the steps of Capitol Hill. From the Professional Women in Advocacy Summit to the ASACC National Student Advocacy Conference, hundreds of organizations are looking to get people engaged and motivated. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) is no different and offers an annual three-day Public Policy Conference in D.C. focused on training advocates to meet with congressional offices and advo

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Hilton Birmingham Metropole welcomes the industry following multi-million pound refurbishment

Event Industry News

Hilton Birmingham Metropole showcased its outstanding new look facilities to the meetings and events market last night, following its multi-million-pound refurbishment programme. The venue, one of the most comprehensive and easily recognised in the industry, has welcomed more than 100 high profile industry decision-makers today to sample its hospitality and experience the new contemporary upgrades.

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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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4 Hotels with Unforgettable Drinking Experiences

Smart Meetings

After a long day of conferences, meetings and activities, attendees often flock to the hotel bar to grab a drink before retreating to bed for some much needed rest. Whether traveling to exotic locations or hot-spot United States destinations, meeting profs can elevate this experience from simply grabbing a drink, to a unique and special drinking event for their attendees. . 1.

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PLASA Show opens this weekend to celebrate strength of live sector

Event Industry News

Thousands of professionals from across the live sector are expected to attend the show, coming together to celebrate the industry’s strength and innovation following the pandemic. Tickets are still available for £15, which will increase to £20 on the door. 200+ global brands will sit side by side in Olympia’s Grand Hall, representing the very best of pro audio, lighting, audio-visual, rigging and staging technologies.

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Using Automation to Streamline Your Event

ePly

Event coordinators often see themselves as ducks in a pond, serene and smooth on the surface while paddling frantically within. No matter how cool you appear, we recognize that organizing and managing an event can be intensive. Thankfully, there are automations to speed up the routine and reduce the mundane. Automating tasks and integrating tools will simplify your workflow.

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QEII welcomes new non-executive directors Mark Riches and Lindsey Hoy

Event Industry News

Eddie Hughes MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and Mark Taylor, the chief executive of the government owned QEII Centre, have appointed Mark Riches and Lindsey Hoy as non-executive directors of the venue. . Mark is an experienced business leader, strategic thinker, developer of talent, and specialist in event marketing.

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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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15 Entertainment Ideas to Rock Your Corporate Christmas Party in 2022

Tagvenue

Everyone’s favourite time of the year has finally arrived. Few things are looked forward to … 15 Entertainment Ideas to Rock Your Corporate Christmas Party in 2022 Continue reading ».

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Agency Spotlight: The Events Raccoon

Event Industry News

Member name: The Events Raccoon Date formed: 4 th August 2016 No of annual events supported: 28 Staff: 2 Offices: Swindon Web address: www.theeventsraccoon.co.uk Mantra: – “Loyal, Trusted, Fun, Unique” Leadership: Beckie Towle. What benefits do you value from being a member of beam? A voice in the industry I’m passionate about, the chance to shape the future of an industry I’m passionate about for future talent to join.

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Events agency emc3 scoops Global Agency of The Year award and expands their in-house production to help with increase in demand.

Prestige Events Magazine

With their recent ‘Global Agency of The Year’ win at the Conference News awards and over 16 events happening across 16 different cities, for an audience of 20,000++ over the past few weeks, it’s fair to say the events scene is alive and well for creative agency emc3. Following such a busy period, the agency has invested in its recruitment strategy and expanded its in-house production experience to help with the increase in demand in delivering tailored events for clients such as Twilio, Google,

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Production Futures to host PLASA panel on creating an inclusive workforce

Event Industry News

Production Futures exists to create opportunities for young people to learn, train, network and develop real careers in production across every area of the live event, music, touring, theatre, TV, broadcast and film industries. As part of the promotion for its forthcoming Production Futures ON TOUR autumn events, the organisation will host a seminar at this year’s PLASA Show on the subject of ‘Creating an Inclusive Workforce – How Can the Industry Attract Young Talent?’.

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

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!

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Building an Elite Team

Special Events

Now more than ever, hiring with intention is critical for your company's success

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Fresh Daily Jobs for Event Professionals

Canadian Special Events

September 1, 2022. Events Manager. High-Volume Restaurant & Bar, Toronto, ON. Apply here. Events Manager – Vancouver. Marine Drive Golf Club. Vancouver, BC. Apply here. Event Coordinator. Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC. $3,520–$3,989 per month. Apply here. Events Team. Calgary Sport and Social Club, Calgary, AB. Apply here. Executive Coordinator, Brand and Communication.

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How to run a Royally Sustainable Event  

Event Industry News

Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant (PJP) took place on Sunday 5th June 2022, telling the story of The Queen’s 70-year reign and our transforming society. . The PJP was determined to leave a positive legacy and influence within communities, home and away, as well as events industry. PJP committed to minimise carbon emissions and waste throughout all operations.

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Virtual Event Platforms: How To Choose the Best Virtual Venue

Endless Events

The event venue is where attendees eat, drink, network, and engage with your content. In short, it’s where the magic happens. . But 40% of events are expected to be virtual this year, and recreating the excitement of an in-person experience in an online setting can be a challenge. That’s where virtual event platforms come into play. For virtual events, the event platform is the venue.

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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting Hybrid Events For Your Association

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.