Velvet Chainsaw
JANUARY 10, 2018
Will Millennials be joiners and conveners? Who are some of your next audiences to attract? Will your organization accumulate comparable lifetime customer value from next-generation members as it did from loyal Boomers? This is the first of two posts that are intended to be a helpful resource for conference organizers as they develop their attendee succession-plan strategy.
EventMB
JANUARY 10, 2018
Join us for this free webinar to learn about all the event planning trends you need to know for 2018. We agree, there is way too much information about trends out there. Yet, every year 10,000 event professionals from around the world download one report to keep up with changes in the event industry. This year was no different with 10 Event Trends reaching over […].
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BizBash
JANUARY 10, 2018
Looking for a new venue for your next event? Here are the most anticipated Orlando/Central Florida restaurants, corporate event venues.
Eventbrite UK
JANUARY 10, 2018
This is the second in a 3-part series where we explore the best way to create blogs for your event. Part 2 addresses the topic of "defining your voice". The post Blogging 101: Getting your event’s online presence right – Part 2 appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
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SmartMeetings
JANUARY 10, 2018
Ah, another year, another bizarre food craze. Now that we’re already into January, meeting and event planners are pretty much expected to be familiar with wild refreshments. But if you’re a tad late, don’t sweat it. We’ll keep you up-to-date with the latest unconventional F&B trends. Present some of these in the near future for a guaranteed image boost.
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SmartMeetings
JANUARY 10, 2018
The red carpet rolled out at the top of the New Year on Jan. 2 at the Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) Film Awards Gala. Five days later, The Golden Globe Awards followed in Beverly Hills, California, and the ceremonies will keep on coming, leaving event planners and hotels mighty busy straight out of the gate. Staging an awards gala requires substantial planning, and in many ways it is similar to planning a meeting or an event.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 10, 2018
The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) has announced the winner of the 2017 Chairman’s Award. President of the Singapore Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (SACEOS) and Chief Executive of East West Planners Singapore, Janet Tan-Collis, received the award yesterday (09 January) at PCMA’s Convening Leaders event in Nashville.
InitLive
JANUARY 10, 2018
Instagram is a fantastic tool for spreading the word about your event. By incorporating the use of Instagram into your event planning, you can create excitement before, during, and after the big day. Here are a few tips for making the most of this free platform to boost your event marketing capabilities. BEFORE THE EVENT. Hashtags. Create a #hashtag that is specific to your event, and another that is specific to the volunteers.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 10, 2018
The Argentine Association of Organizers and Suppliers of Trade Fairs, Congresses and Events (AOCA) has elected Mr Fernando Gorbarán, the President and CEO of Messe Frankfurt Argentina, as the Association’s new president for the 2017-2019 period. The head of the Argentine subsidiary of Messe Frankfurt GmbH will hold AOCA’s presidency for the third time, having […].
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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
SmartMeetings
JANUARY 10, 2018
All planners want to know how they can improve the attendee experience, but getting honest answers to the question of “what is working?” can be challenging. Luckily, both event apps and smart badge technology has evolved to the point that when combined with advanced analytics, they can track attendee movement throughout an event. This gives planners the ability to gather more useful feedback.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 10, 2018
Leading exhibition specialists Quadrant2Design have made multiple changes to their bespoke production and pre-build factory in Poole, UK ahead of a busy first quarter in 2018. The changes implemented have dramatically boosted efficiency in ways of working and created further space to successfully pre-build every exhibition stand ahead of the client’s show, a staple of their mission […].
Plan Your Meetings
JANUARY 10, 2018
Dear conference organizer: Usually, I sit on your side of the desk so I’ve been hesitant to write this letter. But I’ve been attending a lot of conferences and trade shows—and taking notes. When I attend a conference or event, it usually goes well. At times, it’s a wake-up call and a reminder of what to avoid. If you really want to make sure that participants never return to one of your events, here is what to do.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 10, 2018
GES, the first event contractor to achieve OHSAS 18001 certification, has been certified for a second straight year. Workplace safety is now a board agenda item across the industry and, as a leading provider, GES is at the sharp end of safety delivery for its teams, clients and partners. This second certification is testament to […]. The post GES raises the bar with rigorous safety accreditation appeared first on Event Industry News.
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Plan Your Meetings
JANUARY 10, 2018
U.S. travelers have become accustomed to hearing scary travel advisories for other countries when those locales have experienced natural disasters, terrorist attacks, potential government disruption, increases in crime and/or disease, etc. Sometimes these warnings are warranted, sometimes, many argue, they’re exaggerated. As of Jan. 10, the U.S. State Department has introduced a new system that assigns a travel advisory for every country—not just those deemed to be of special concern.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 10, 2018
Farnborough International, the organisers of the Farnborough International Airshow and operator of the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, has appointed former Southampton FC CEO, Gareth Rogers, as its new Chief Executive. He takes control of the company at an important period in Farnborough’s continued growth and diversification, with a new 20,000 sqm exhibition and […].
Regpack
JANUARY 10, 2018
Choosing the best online registration software for your organization is sometimes an overwhelming decision process, with many steps. Lucky for you, this infographic has broken down those steps into 3 actionable items that will making choosing your online registration software platform simple and easy! How to Choose a Registration Software for Your Organization: Define your needs.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 10, 2018
He will succeed Berndt Zoepffel who will be joining the Supervisory Board of Directors of the company. Losberger De Boer announces that Arnout de Hair, current Chief Operating Officer, will be appointed CEO of Losberger De Boer as of 1 February 2018. He will succeed Berndt Zoepffel who will be stepping down from his current […]. The post Losberger De Boer appoints Arnout de Hair as new CEO appeared first on Event Industry News.
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SmartMeetings
JANUARY 10, 2018
Photo credit: Starwood . The hospitality industry is constantly subject to the revolving door of changing tastes, design developments and technological advancements that have become the norm. In the Internet of Things (IoT) world in which we live, businesses themselves must be connected, proactive and forever evolving. Here are some of our hospitality technology trend predictions for 2018 to make sure that you’re one step ahead of the game.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 10, 2018
Kodak this week launches its immersive and interactive brand experience at CES 2018 – the global consumer electronics and consumer technology tradeshow. CES 2018 takes place between 9th-12th January 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Achieving a stand-out presence at high profile industry events, which demonstrates Kodak’s brand reinvigoration and USP, is a key pillar in […].
SmartMeetings
JANUARY 10, 2018
Laughter matters a lot. It provides numerous benefits to our physical and mental health , and enhances our experience and the experience of those around us. Event planning is fundamentally about building connections and memories. So why not turn up the humor in your work? We’re outlining expert tactics for catching the bug. Respond to Haters with Humor.
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