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Do You Need an Event Technologist?

EventMB

The case for working with an event technologist has been building for quite some time, but with the proliferation of hybrid events and the added complexity that comes with them, the need for professional expertise and support is only getting stronger. Planners and organizations gain a strategic partner who can maximize the use of technology […].

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Amazon Prime Video Touts ‘The Tomorrow War’ with Stunts, Screenings and Takeovers

Event Marketer

Live cargo transportation stunts brought the White Spikes to life in California, Chile and Japan. The year 2020 was one without summer blockbusters but Amazon Prime Video made up for lost time in July with the debut of its original movie, “The Tomorrow War.” On the heels of several other successful film launches , the brand unleashed a global experiential campaign to promote the new flick and position itself as a home for blockbuster entertainment.

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How a Simple Reflection Exercise Can Supercharge the Value of Your Meeting

Smart Meetings

In a world where experience costs and attendee expectations are rising, smart meeting planners will consider how to make the most of their content investment. Enter “Reflection Activities,” often described as “the connection between theory and action.” Catalyze your Content. Prior to Covid, learning content was increasingly recognized as a driver of the perception of value for meeting attendees.

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Q&A: Panasonic’s VP of Marketing on Pandemic-era Pivots for B-to-B Marketers

Event Marketer

Most are familiar with the consumer side of Panasonic’s business, but not necessarily its thriving B2B enterprise in the manufacturing, retail, entertainment and mobility sectors. Like so many others, the company was not immune to the challenges of keeping its business customers engaged during the pandemic. But the marketing insights it gained are invaluable.

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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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How The Future Of Work Will Look Like With Virtual Platforms

Nunify

2020 introduced several of us to the ‘work from home,’ setup. From connecting physically and travelling for corporate meetings, we shifted to virtual networking. This paradigm shift caused brands to go digital. The concept in itself isn’t new. However, working from home for a long duration was not this common. A 2020 McKinsey report shows that 20-25 percent of the workforces in advanced economies could easily work from home without having any deteriorating impact on productivity.

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Proof of Vaccination Required to Attend CES 2022

Exhibitor Magazine

Arlington, VA  The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) today announced that CES 2022 , the world's most influential technology event, will requ.

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New powers sought to stop illegal ticket resales

Event Industry News

The UK’s competition watchdog has said ticket resale firms such as Viagogo and StubHub should face tighter rules. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said current laws meant it was not possible to act swiftly and effectively against touts. Another problem came from resellers who speculatively sold tickets they did not own, the regulator said.

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It's Your Turn to Speak at The Special Event!

Special Events

The Call for Speakers portal will be open until September 30th, 2021.

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Rob Smith re-joins Neptunus as operations manager

Event Industry News

Temporary structure specialists Neptunus have announced the appointment of Rob Smith as operations manager. Rob first joined Neptunus in 2014 as site operations manager but left last year to take up a senior position with the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee. . During his 25-year long career in the events industry Rob (pictured right) has undertaken major roles revolving around the overlay management for big sporting occasions.

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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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Tips for Contingency Planning in an ambiguous season

Do Good Events

Whether it’s being ready to be nimble with the ever-changing landscape of health and safety during a pandemic or simply being ready to adapt to weather changes and more, contingency planning should always be something you have on your mind as you plan your event. Here are 5 Tips for Contingency Planning. 1 – Understand Your Options. As you create your contingency plans, understanding what CAN be done is just as important as what will be done.

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Reinventing Joy: The Optimism Strategy

Smart Meetings

Lisa Marks made her leap more than a year before the world shut down by starting her own event strategy and turnkey planning company Brand Alive. But she had to reinvent all over again when everything changed. Luckily, the experience she had built creating transformational moments for companies and people was a powerful springboard for moving ahead with optimism.

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Testrite Visual to Showcase New Products at RetailX Chicago

Exhibitor Magazine

HACKENSACK, NH - Testrite Visual is pleased to announce it will be attending RetailX taking place August 24th and 25th in in Chicago, Illinois. Retai.

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Diary: Transforming Professional Standards in Event Management

IEM

You are invited to join Event Professionals and Academics to kick start work on the accreditation process and development of professional standards in sustainable event management. You can attend onsite or virtually on Thursday 19th August. The session aims to provide Event Professionals with the opportunity to: • Learn about the accreditation process for kitemarking existing courses. • Actively shape both style and content of the professional standards to enable evidence based progression route

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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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The NGA Show Shares Updated Safety Procedures

Exhibitor Magazine

The NGA Show Team is excited about the upcoming in-person NGA Show and wanted to share some recent updates with you regarding the upcoming 2021 NGA Sh.

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Do You Need an ‘Event Technologist’?

Skift

Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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Audience Republic's Presale Registration Platform Now Open Globally

Exhibitor Magazine

As the event world reopens with a post-pandemic boom, audiences have more pent-up excitement than ever for concerts and festivals. That surge in deman.

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It’s not an entrance it’s a layer

Conferences that Work

At a Marlboro Music Festival rehearsal last week, I heard the words entrance and layer used in a single sentence. And it made me think about meeting design. Marcy Rosen, right, leads a rehearsal. The rehearsal. On August 8, my wife and I attended a rehearsal of Beethoven’s String Quartet, Op. 132 at the 2021 Marlboro Music Festival. Such free rehearsals give the casual audience an opportunity to hear world-class musicians play and learn together.

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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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Emerald and Comexposium Announce Partnership to Launch SIAL America in Las Vegas

Exhibitor Magazine

LAS VEGAS - Emerald Holding, Inc. and Comexposium announced they will join forces in a strategic partnership to launch SIAL America in Las Vegas. Come.

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Southwest Airlines Marks its 50th Anniversary with a Hybrid Employee Event

Event Marketer

Southwest Airlines’ birthday week festivities are always a big to-do for employees, but as the brand approached the big 5-0 this year, grander celebrations were in order. Rising to the occasion, the airline hosted a hybrid 50 th anniversary rally at a massive airplane hangar in Houston that included the reveal of its newest aircraft, Freedom One. The anniversary program also included an employee afterparty, a VIP charter flight on the Freedom One and consumer-facing airport activations.

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Accelevents Ranks No. 181 on the 2021 Inc. 5000 List, with Three-Year Revenue Growth of 2,340%

Exhibitor Magazine

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES - Inc. magazine today revealed that Accelevents is No. 181 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ran.

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7 Biggest Livestreaming Challenges (and the Best Solutions!)

Smart Meetings

One of the positives that came out of the last 18 months is the ability to reach a broader audience through livestreaming. Even as events are coming back and in-person audiences are gathering around the world, a virtual component will forever be a way to add value to your event and to your attendees. However, the bar has been raised as audiences no longer settle for cheap solutions or second-rate platforms.

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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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Displays2go Launches New Trade Show Rentals Service

Exhibitor Magazine

FALL RIVER, MA  Displays2go launches exhibit rental services in an effort to provide access for small business owners and exhibitors to affordable an.

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Airmeet Integrates with Leading Business Applications to Empower Customers with Actionable Insights and Increased ROI

Exhibitor Magazine

BANGALORE, INDIA - Airmeet, the near-to-real, exceptionally engaging virtual events platform for event organizers to host interactive and immersive vi.

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