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New Events Venture Group Launched

EventMB

Skift Take: A Shark Tank for the events industry has been unveiled to connect event entrepreneurs with investors. When a deal is struck, capital and mentorship will help their idea become a reality.

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New and Renovated: Innovative Spaces for Small Meetings

Smart Meetings

Bring your meetings to destinations that go above and beyond Looking for a meeting space that is versatile, unique and nails top-notch hospitality? You may find it in an innovative, high-tech NYC venue; or, perhaps a characteristic boutique hotel in beautiful Boise. Maybe Cleveland is the place for you, where history and modernity go hand-in-hand. Whatever you’re looking for, these new and renovated hotels and venues are waiting to host you.

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7 Ways to Capture More Leads at Your Event

Event Age by Swapcard

Did you know a whopping 81% of trade show attendees hold buying authority 1 ? That's a goldmine for exhibitors! But capitalizing on this opportunity isn't without its challenges. Firstly, the high competition at trade shows means standing out is crucial but difficult, as numerous exhibitors vie for the same audience's attention. Secondly, the quality of leads varies significantly; not everyone visiting a booth is a genuine prospect, making it essential to effectively identify and qualify the rig

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Working in the Event Industry is Not Easy, But it Makes You Happy

eventplanner

Business confidence is low and has hardly increased since the start of the corona crisis in 2020 and the subsequent energy crisis in 2021.

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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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Trending Upward

Special Events

Top event trends seen at Catersource + The Special Event 2024

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Double gold for The QEII Centre at Eventex Awards

Prestige Events Magazine

Leading London conference and events venue The QEII Centre has scooped gold in the ‘Large Venue’ and ‘Sustainable Venue’ categories at the Eventex Awards 2024. The global awards, which celebrate creativity, innovation, and effectiveness in the world of events and experiential marketing, recognised the significant practical efforts The QEII Centre has taken on its journey to net zero, which sees the venue focus on four areas with the biggest environmental impact: waste and recycling, energy and e

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Episode #6: Cultivating Great Relationships with Your Clients

The Planner's Lounge

Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS Feed Show Notes Episode Summary: In this final episode of our five-part series about starting a wedding planning business, we discuss cultivating strong and effective client relationships. We will cover practical steps and strategies for building meaningful connections that enhance client satisfaction and streamline the wedding planning process.

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Strata appoints Endellion King as head of incentives

Prestige Events Magazine

· Appointment driven by growing client demand for incentive offering · Tasked with expanding Strata’s in-house incentive offering and delivery Strata, the award-winning brand experience agency, has appointed Endellion King as Head of Incentives, tasked with further developing and growing the organisation’s in-house incentive offering.

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How to handle unexpected issues or challenges that arise during an event?

Glow Global Events

Event planning is a challenging task that requires a lot of preparation and hard work. Sometimes, even the most detailed plans may encounter unexpected problems or challenges that can disrupt the entire event. However, as an event planner, it’s important to be prepared to handle these types of situations without panicking. Here are some tips on how to handle unexpected issues or challenges that arise during an event.

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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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“Did you know?” 2024: New Releases Eventscase

Eventscase Blog

In session #14 of our “Did you know?” series , we unveiled key improvements to our Digital Venue agenda, promising a smoother experience for organisers and participants. Below, we’ll delve into the highlights of this update. New Agenda Structure List of Sessions The most notable change is the separation between the “session list” and the “session page” Now, when attendees access the list, they will only see essential information for each session, which alleviates da

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Registration is Open for EXHIBITOR Education Week, July 15-19 in Las Vegas

Exhibitor Magazine

ROCHESTER MN. - Exhibitor Group, the award-winning leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, publisher of EXHIBITOR magazine, and.

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Skiddle Announces 2 New Partners Supporting Landmark Mental Health Survey

Skiddle

Blue Rhythm and Getahead.Life become the latest organisations to lend their support to our worthwhile initiative. Learn more about them here.

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EDPA, ESCA, and EIC Unveil Joint Guidance for Sustainable Exhibition Stand Construction

Exhibitor Magazine

Recognizing the urgent need to support actions that align with our ambition to implement eco-conscious practices within the global business eve.

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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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Using a Badge Scanner for Conferences & Trade Shows

Expo Logic

Simplify event logistics and improve attendee engagement with badge scanners. Learn more about their benefits and implementation strategies at Expo Logic. The post Using a Badge Scanner for Conferences & Trade Shows appeared first on Event Management Solutions for Expo Events and Trade Shows | Expo Logic.

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Springtime Activities Your Bridal Shower Guests Will Love

Unique Venues

Spring is the perfect season for bridal showers, with its blossoming flowers, warmer weather, and the renewed sense of life it brings. As brides plan their celebrations, they’re often looking for ways to make the event unique, memorable, and engaging for their guests. To achieve this, incorporating interactive activities into the bridal shower could be a fantastic idea.

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BizBash recently asked the industry, “How are you using—or not using—AI in your day-to-day?" Opus Agency’s EVP of Strategy and Solutions shares how our team is leveraging AI for productivity, program delivery, and attendee immersion. Read more! #WeAreOpusAgency #BeMoved

Opus Agency

How Are Event Marketers Using AI in Their Day-to-Day Jobs?

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Training Management: how a reliance on manual processes can harm a training business

Arlo Training & Events Software

Training management refers to the entire operational process of designing, managing, delivering, and analyzing training programs. For a training organization to fulfill its goal of delivering excellent training to as many people as possible, all stages of the training management process need to run smoothly. Unfortunately, too many training providers still rely on cumbersome, time-consuming processes to manage their entire training operation.

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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!