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Beer Festival Spotlight: Hops & Blues

Picatic by Eventbrite

Though COVID-19 restrictions are being loosened in many places, there are still many local regulations in place that are important for creators to follow. That means festival creators, in particular, have had to rethink how they plan and execute events that are traditionally aimed towards large groups of people. We’re curating a series spotlighting creators who have […].

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Powerful Panels interview with Adrian Segar

Conferences that Work

Here’s my Powerful Panels interview with good friend and meeting panel doyen Kristin Arnold. During our 25 minutes together, we discussed various panel formats, their value, and how to structure and design powerful panel discussions into the larger context of meetings, conferences, and events. Annotated timeline of the video. 0:00 Introduction. 2:30 A brief history of meetings; why lecture formats are still so popular; how panels fit into the larger context of meetings. 5:30 When and how t

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SMART Goal Setting for Event Planners

Eventbrite UK

When we set vague goals without a solid framework, we’re actually setting ourselves up for failure. The answer? Setting SMART goals. The post SMART Goal Setting for Event Planners appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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How Five Brands Supported the LGBTQ+ Community with In-person Experiences

Event Marketer

Brands did their best to commemorate Pride Month virtually in 2020. But at its core, Pride has always been about getting together in person to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community—and in 2021, those face-to-face experiences made a comeback. In addition to cheeky social posts and bold retail initiatives , several brands delivered in-person experiences to mark the occasion this year.

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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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Cvent Drives Convenience with New Uber Integration

MeetingsNet

Planners are now able to create and distribute vouchers for Uber rides or food delivery as part of the event registration process. Meeting technology company Cvent has announced an integration with Uber for Business to provide ride or meal-delivery vouchers to meeting and event attendees. On the planner side, Cvent clients would set up an Uber for Business account and provide the information to Cvent.

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The Difficulty with (Hybrid) Definitions

SmartMeetings

Beyond hybrid: where in-person meets virtual. Most of the time when hybrid events fail, it’s because all they’ve done is stick a camera in the back of the room, put the sessions online, and called it “hybrid.”. Brandt Krueger. Let’s face it, there are lots of different kinds of in-person events: education conferences, tradeshows and expos, awards galas, incentives and so many others.

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Event Genius delivers cashless to first unrestricted European festival since the pandemic began

Event Industry News

The beginning of June brought with it an important landmark for the live events industry, as Unum Festival in Albania saw the first legal, unrestricted music festival in Europe take place since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic in early 2020. Across five days on the beautiful coast at Shëngjin, thousands of festival-goers were treated to sets from an array of underground house and techno stalwarts – including the likes of Ricardo Villalobos, Sonja Moonear, Raresh, tINI and more.

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The 2021 Guide to Getting Back to Live

Event Marketer

The partners, products and places event marketers need to plan and produce successful events in 2021—and beyond. If you’re prepping for a return to live but you need just the right strategic partners and resources to transform your pre-pandemic portfolio into a post-pandemic powerhouse—we’ve got you covered. We created The 2021 Guide to Getting Back to Live to help you find the venues, services and expertise you need to make the rest of 2021 and 2022 one for the record books.

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Harrogate Convention Centre to host pilot trade event

Event Industry News

The Home and Gift Buyers’ Festival and the Manchester Furniture Show at Harrogate Convention Centre has been chosen as part of the government’s events research programme (ERP) pilot. In partnership with organisers and the Department of Digital Culture Media and Sport, the events will be part of the government’s programme to help get audiences back safely into the wider events sector as restrictions gradually ease.

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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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Introducing the 2021 Dream Team…The Sharpest Minds in B-to-B Events

Event Marketer

In a year marked by uncertainty, one thing’s for sure: the b-to-b event marketing world is in good hands. As we spoke to the nine marketers honored in this, our sixth annual B-to-B Dream Team feature, it became apparent that amid the quick decision-making and hyper flexibility required during a historic period for the industry, top b-to-b event professionals were well-equipped to weather the storm.

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Learn How These Hybrid Events Used B2B Matchmaking and Get Big Results

b2match

The event industry is changing so fast that it can make any event organizer’s head spin. Hybrid events are the new buzzword of late. But what does it really mean, what are the real benefits, and how can you actually implement a hybrid event?

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Future Proof Your Event Business with Email Marketing

All Seated

Aleya Harris, CPCE and founder and owner of Flourish Marketing , said the last year has been full of ups and downs. “First there was the complete stop. Then there were re-scheduling and postponing events (and more rescheduling and postponements) and inconsistently working with new clients. And now, it is the other end of the spectrum, with a likely flood of new business coming.”.

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Examples of Hybrid Events That Really Work

b2match

The event industry is changing so fast that it can make any event organizer’s head spin. Hybrid events are the new buzzword of late. But what does it really mean, what are the real benefits, and how can you actually implement a hybrid event?

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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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Executive Roundtable: Planning for the Comeback

Event Marketer

In this mid-year forecast, event leaders share their predictions on what the industry has learned, and how it will inform its future. Most event marketers have reported that the industry’s impending comeback still feels like a moving target. But now that cities are beginning to phase into complete reopenings, it’s given many hope that the second half of 2021 might just be the start of the “official” comeback they have been waiting for.

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TSE Spotlight: Be a Leader

Special Events

A sneak peak on what to expect The Special Event in July.

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Covid in Scotland: Stadiums ‘could be full’ by 10 August

Event Industry News

Scotland’s stadiums could be full on 10 August if the Covid route map remains on track, says Professor Jason Leitch. The national clinical director said the end of social distancing would allow large events such as football and music festivals to resume. He told BBC Scotland it would be possible given a “fair wind” and if the pace of vaccinations continue.

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Events Industry Council launches IMEX America Hosted Buyer Programme

Prestige Events Magazine

The Events Industry Council (EIC) the global voice of the business events industry on advocacy, research, professional recognition and standards , has opened applications for its Hosted Buyer Programme for IMEX America , which will take place at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas 9-11 November 2021. As part of their experience, EIC Hosted Buyers will be able to enjoy exclusive content and sessions personally delivered by EIC, networking opportunities and full access to IMEX America.

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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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Latitude Festival 2021 to be government test event

Event Industry News

Organisers of Latitude have announced the festival will go ahead next month, as part of the government’s series of test events. The four-day event is due to be held at Henham Park in Suffolk from 22 July – three days after the government expects to lift all limits on social contact. Musical headliners include Wolf Alice, The Chemical Brothers, Bastille, Bombay Bicycle Club.

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Welcome to the Wild West of Conference and Event Planning

Coterie Spark

Overwhelmed by fall conference planning options? Let’s figure out what’s best for you. Well partner, what’s it gonna be: a virtual, in-person, or hybrid conference this fall? Tough question, we know. Just about everybody and their cousin is asking it. COVID-19 has changed the world, and has shifted how events and conferences are imagined/planned, it’s a new frontier!

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Post-pandemic events staffing solution projected to save a third on labour costs

Prestige Events Magazine

Associate Events develops pioneering, industry disruptor to help events industry bounce back. The past 14 months for the events industry, and in fact the world, has been one of the toughest economic periods that we have seen in memorable history. The pandemic has not been like a deep cutting recession that ultimately has a mathematical calculous out of the ‘downward turn’, it has been a game changer in the way that the world now needs to think, live and operate.

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The Event Planner's Guide to the Internet

Hubb

As a seasoned event planner, you’re expected to know the ins and outs of every convention center and select the one that will make your event rock. But with virtual events, as well as the digital element of hybrid, the internet is your venue. And unfortunately for many of us, we still have a lot to learn.

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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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Calderdale’s diverse portfolio of venues provides a memorable backdrop for your meetings, conferences and exhibitions

Event Industry News

Calderdale is centrally located in the UK, with great links to the M62; four direct trains daily from London and both Manchester and Leeds Bradford International Airports located within an hour’s drive. Calderdale is the southernmost of the Yorkshire Dales. Although we’re not as well-known as our Northern neighbours as we don’t fall within the boundaries of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Calderdale has a tremendous amount to offer visitors, time after time.

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MILLENNIUM POINT INVESTS IN REFURBISHED AUDITORIUM TO SUPPORT HYBRID EVENTS

Prestige Events Magazine

Award-winning events and conference venue in Birmingham city centre, Millennium Point, has invested over £350,000 to upgrade its 354-seater auditorium and support the delivery of hybrid events. Originally opened as the first IMAX cinema in Birmingham, the auditorium has been a popular destination for large-scale events, conferences, esports tournaments and screenings, and is one of 17 diverse events spaces at Millennium Point.

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UK music chief welcomes government publication of data on pilot events as “critical first step” to mass live music events

Event Industry News

Responding to the Government’s publication on Friday, (25th June) of data regarding the Events Research Programme, UK Music Chief Executive Jamie Njoku-Goodwin said: “It’s welcome that the Government has responded to our calls to publish this vital data on the pilot events. “This is a critical step towards getting the live music industry up and running. “The music industry has been working flat out to make gigs, concerts and festivals safe and reduce the risk of Cov

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Registration Now Open for the 18th Annual Chicago Randy Charity Golf Outing on July 26

Exhibitor Magazine

Please join us on Monday, July 26th! The Chicago Randy Charity Golf Outing is back this year to support the RSMGC in helping families in the exhib.

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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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CHS Birmingham launches ‘Project Confidence’

Event Industry News

CHS Birmingham is aiming to inject confidence into the meetings and events industry as it recovers from the effects of the global pandemic. The exhibition itself was forced to postpone during the lockdown but will now form part of the industry’s return. A big part of the objectives for CHS Birmingham will be ‘project confidence’; encouraging both event organisers and delegates to feel more comfortable organising and attending larger events.

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Importing Event Revenue Details from Other Programs

Caterease

The post Importing Event Revenue Details from Other Programs appeared first on Caterease.

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Headline: Help us to help you

IEM

Help us to help you in our combined efforts to #BUILDBACKBETTEREVENTS by completing and sharing our survey on the events industry, which you can find here.

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