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Make Your Events More Inclusive With These Tips from a DEI Strategist

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Eventbrite hosted the first-ever RECONVENE summit in May. The virtual networking and skillsharing event featured more than 20 talks and workshops from some of the most dynamic thinkers in the event world. We’re recapping the two-day event’s key takeaways on the blog. Watch recordings of every session here. Last May, almost immediately after George Floyd was killed by […].

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Event Tech Providers Brace for Hybrid Impact by Offering AV and Production Services

EventMB

When events went virtual, event tech providers had to upskill to meet the demand for virtual production support. Now, as in-person events start to trickle back, providers are once again extending their end-to-end service offerings, but this time to onsite production. The evolving event landscape and the rapid shift to hybrid and onsite-only events present […].

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How The Caverns Kept Live Music Alive During the Pandemic

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Eventbrite hosted the first-ever RECONVENE summit in May. The virtual networking and skillsharing event featured more than 20 talks and workshops from some of the most dynamic thinkers in the event world. We’re recapping the two-day event’s key takeaways on the blog. Watch recordings of every session here. Music fans travel from around the world to see their […].

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Managing an Influx of Events: Pros Share Their Tips

Special Events

sSome companies are operating on tightened budgets, others have the task of rebuilding a team after layoffs, and others are learning how to balance multiple endeavors after pivoting or launching a side hustle during the shutdown.

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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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4 Critical Skills Of Banking Leaders Today

Management Events

The banking industry is known for constantly innovating and evolving to meet customer demands and requirements in different financial climates. In 2020, banks were forced to make years’ worth of revamps to technology and business models in a short amount of time. Strong leadership is crucial in these post-pandemic times as it could make or break the entire organization.

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8 Fun Ways to Incorporate LGBTQ2S+ Pride at Your Wedding

EventSource

As you and your partner start planning your dream wedding, the opportunities to incorporate pride are endless. If you are overwhelmed by the never-ending ideas, we have rounded up 8 fun and easy ways for you to show off your pride and love for the LGBTQ2S+ community at your wedding. Whether you want to be subtle or go all-out, remember to celebrate the LGTBQ2S+ pride that represents you and your partner.

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How to Start an Event Planning Business While Still in School

QC Event School

Want to discover how to start an event planning business of your very own, even if you’re still in school? Join QC Event School ‘s Student Ambassador, Tamesha Antria, as she reveals 8 tips to help you achieve this goal! . Tamesha is a graduate of QC’s Event & Wedding Planning, Event Decor, and Virtual Events Training courses. She’s also a current student of the Destination Wedding Planning Course.

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Getting Your COVID-19 Event Communications Right in 7 Simple Steps

Eventbrite UK

With more than a year of COVID-19 messaging under your belts, you’ll understand the importance of being transparent with your guests. However, it can be tricky knowing how to communicate the regulations that will be in place at your event in an informative yet sensitive way. After all, you want to ensure compliance without taking […]. The post Getting Your COVID-19 Event Communications Right in 7 Simple Steps appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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The mia launches dedicated world-class quality standard for small meeting spaces

Event Industry News

Small venues who recognise business meetings and events as a new revenue stream can now benefit from a dedicated quality assurance accreditation scheme offered by the UK’s largest trade association for meetings and events venues. Designed to provide reassurance to event organisers, the Meetings Industry Association’s (mia) new AIM Small Venues quality standard has been specifically tailored for properties such as inns, private dining restaurants, boutique hotels, golf clubs and stately homes w

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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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The Future Of Events: In-person, Virtual, or Hybrid?

Hubilo Blog

When Marlon Brando, aka The Godfather, said, “I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse,” we didn’t know it would be relevant to the times we are living in. Some offers are just too good to pass on. And virtual events are one such offering. They turned from being the need of the hour to the must-have of the decade pretty quickly. Audiences love the intimate experience virtual events have to offer.

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Animal Crossing announce Summer Of Love – A brand new festival for Manchester

Event Industry News

Animal Crossing have a history of putting on the most incredible parties in the most unusual locations.Fusing music and arts to create bespoke environments, transforming everything from abandoned car showrooms, to railway arches with Summer Of Love being their biggest adventure to date. The two day music, arts and wellness festival will take place on 21st & 22nd of August 2021 within the grounds of an abandoned warehouse in the heart of Manchester City Centre.

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July 7th & 8th Evolve Community Event: Arianna Huffington Headlines A Diverse Lineup of Experts

Event Age by Swapcard

Swapcard has announced the launch of upcoming virtual event, Evolve Homecoming: The Big Industry Comeback.

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University regatta watched by thousands as Oxford life returns

Event Industry News

Oxfordshire’s first hybrid regatta involving 147 boats and over 1,500 participants has taken place in Oxford on the River Thames. A live stream of Oxford University Rowing Club’s four-day summer regatta was watched online by over 40,000 people from 95 countries in addition to local spectators who gathered socially distanced in front of a giant LED screen at Christ Church College.

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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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Interview: Implementing Networking for Virtual and Hybrid Events

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brutkasten , Austria's multimedia platform for start-ups, the digital economy and innovation, interviewed Schora Aslanjan, Head of Sales at b2match. They discuss what digital b2b matchmaking is and why it’s essential for every event. The interview also deep dives into the future of events.

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Over 200 artists come together for #LetTheMusicMove Brexit touring campaign

Event Industry News

Over 200 artists including Wolf Alice, IDLES, Poppy Ajudha, Radiohead and many other music industry bodies have come together for the new #LetTheMusicMove campaign – calling upon the UK government to urgently take action on the post-Brexit touring fiasco. The row over the government’s failure to negotiate visa-free travel and Europe-wide work permits for musicians and crew in their post-Brexit deal continues to rumble on with no visible end in sight.

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Interview: Implementing Networking for Virtual and Hybrid Events

b2match

brutkasten , Austria's multimedia platform for start-ups, the digital economy and innovation, interviewed Schora Aslanjan, Head of Sales at b2match. They discuss what digital b2b matchmaking is and why it’s essential for every event. The interview also deep dives into the future of events.

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Creating Conference Goodie Bags for Virtual Events

Eventtia

On May 4th 2020, also known as Star Wars Day, the biggest convention in the name of the space-opera franchise was a little different.

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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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6 Questions to Ask Before Pricing Your Hybrid Event

Eventsforce

Want tips on how to run successful events? In your inbox, every week. As hybrid models start gathering momentum in our industry, many event planners are getting increasingly concerned about one issue that has no clear answers. How much should they charge their attendees? At first glance this might appear to be relatively simple. But is it? Should they charge more for in-person attendees as they have the added value of the on-site experience (think networking and group activities)?

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It’s coming home! Event Tech Live to return to London this November

Event Industry News

The world’s leading event technology expo, Event Tech Live (ETL) returns to the Old Truman Brewery on November 3-4 with the virtual show running for a full five days, from November 1–5. With multiple stages, a truly global audience, physically and virtually, the biggest ever Event Tech Live (ETL) is calling for speakers representing the technology making, or about to make, a difference across the sector.

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what is a delegate management system and should you be using one?

SevenEvents

delegate management plays a big role in the overall success of an event. from the very first invitation to the final post event survey, it’s important your communications are clear, concise and on brand. a delegate management system (or dms) helps you to achieve just that by creating a micro-site for your event where guests register their attendance, provide any necessary information and access event information such as the agenda or find the details of sponsors and key-note speakers. seven even

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Framtidens etableringsstrategi och last mile som hot och möjlighet

Management Events

För sisådär 15 år sedan var det inte ovanligt att man som retailer krävde 10års- kontrakt för att skriva på en etablering. Små lokaler i rätt lägen överläts för miljonbelopp och det var självklart att ett läge på Drottninggatan eller Gallerian hade miljonprislapp för den som ville köpa sig en placering. När fotokedjorna avvecklade sina butiker som en konsekvens av teknikutvecklingen var det en köpfest för de som ville ha tillgång till heta lägen och jag vet en liten butik i Göteborg där hyreskon

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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.

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what is a delegate management system and should you be using one?

SevenEvents

delegate management plays a big role in the overall success of an event. from the very first invitation to the final post event survey, it’s important your communications are clear, concise and on brand. a delegate management system (or dms) helps you to achieve just that by creating a micro-site for your event where guests register their attendance, provide any necessary information and access event information such as the agenda or find the details of sponsors and key-note speakers. seven even

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Smart Moves in Florida, Washington State and More

Smart Meetings

Heather Larson, CMP. Larson is president and CEO for Meet Chicago Northwest; she previously worked as the organization’s director of sales. Larson’s career began with Bismarck Hotel in Chicago as sales manager; since then, she’s worked with The Whitehall Hotel, The Drake Hotel and Fairmont Hotel Millennium Park, all in Chicago. David Morneau and Tara Johns.

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The Legend of George Jones ft. Duane Steele

Trixstar

The Track on 2 Horsing Racing & Event Centre is pleased to announce The Legend of George Jones featuring Duane Steele will perform live outdoors in a unique "under the grandstand" show on Friday July 23, 2021.

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Tomorrowland Itself Pulls the Plug on the Festival

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"Given our long cooperation with the municipalities, we do not want to turn it into a legal battle," it reads in a press release. "Challenging the decision of the mayors with the Council of State is a path that we do not want to tread.

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Download 7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement

Download "7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement" eBook and write winning event emails right away! Relying on decades of social science research and cutting edge behavioral data, SpotMe shows you their science-based methods for creating wildly successful event-marketing email campaigns for almost any situation. SpotMe is the event management platform for B2B marketers.

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Moxy debuts in Buckinghamshire’s Milton Keynes

Event Industry News

Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s experiential hotel brand, today announced that it has opened Moxy Milton Keynes in the largest town in the county of Buckinghamshire, famed for the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The 210-bedroom hotel is conveniently located in The Hub, right in the heart of the fashionable central district, renowned for its trendy bars and cafes.

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Caterease Connect Scheduled Update: June 27 – Late Evening

Caterease

This Sunday, June 27 in the late evening, there will be an update to the Caterease program for all Caterease. The post Caterease Connect Scheduled Update: June 27 – Late Evening appeared first on Caterease.

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EIA unveils first-ever sustainability commitment framework for its members

Event Industry News

The Event Industry Alliance (EIA), comprising the Association of Event Organisers (AEO), the Association of Event Venues (AEV) and the Event Suppliers and Services Association (ESSA), has launched a new and comprehensive sustainability commitments framework. Originally conceived in the cross-association Sustainability Working Group in 2019, the objective of developing a self-scoring system of sustainability commitments began with the help of sustainability specialists The MICE Machine, who held