Wed.Aug 04, 2021

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10 Ways to Double Your Ticket Sales

Eventbrite UK

Do you run an event where you sell tickets? And are you looking to increase your ticket sales this year? Although you’ve had to be flexible with the way that events are run, there are still audiences out there who will love your event and who will be willing to pay for the experience. Read […]. The post 10 Ways to Double Your Ticket Sales appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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From Button Boxes To Chats: Audience Response Systems Through Time!

Endless Events

One of the hottest topics in the events industry nowadays is hybrid and virtual audience engagement. But as the Event Tech Podcast highlights today, you can’t really talk about audience engagement without including audience response systems in the conversations. After all, the best way to learn what makes our beloved attendees tick is to simply ask them.

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What Planners Need to Include in a Pre-Event Communication Plan

Stova

The word of the day is preparation. If the past year has taught us anything, the power of preparation is one lesson that should not be overlooked. Clear, effective, and comprehensive pre-event communication is more important than ever, especially now in the midst of evolving situations. Whether your event is in-person, hybrid or virtual, a successful pre-event communication plan not only helps everyone involved prepare and set expectations, but it also creates a sense of safety and security for

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Vici Properties to Acquire MGM Casino Hotels

Smart Meetings

In a move that might spur major expansion of MGM Hotels & Resorts and makes a real estate investment trust (REIT) one of the high rollers of Las Vegas, Vici Properties will acquire MGM Growth Properties (MGP) for $17.2 billion. When the agreement is complete, Vici, a REIT, will have a value of $45 billion and will have subsumed the 15 mostly Las Vegas-based resorts owned by MGP, including Park MGM Las Vegas; New York New York Las Vegas Hotel & Casino; and Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa

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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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Reinventing the Rules for Gathering

PCMA Convene

In the first of four videos for “The Gathering Makeover” series, Priya Parker (left) interviews bride-to-be Lisa Torres about the transparency letter show wrote for potential bridesmaids. In March 2020, Priya Parker, a conflict-resolution facilitator, was working with The New York Times to launch a podcast — to be called “Priya Parker on Gathering” — when a Times producer texted her.

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Roadies create non-profit cookbook to fund Mental Health First Aid On Tour

Event Industry News

The Roadie Cookbook: Toured There, Ate That is a new charity publication created by live music crew members with the mission of funding Mental Health First Aid training for every tour bus in the UK. Borne out of an idea by Production Manager Nick Gosling (Nile Rodgers & Chic) in April 2020, the project was curated with friends Production Coordinator Julie Cotton (Massive Attack), Production Assistant Athena Caramitsos and Backline Tech Rich House (Elbow).

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Essential Event Management Components to Power Your Event

Socio Events

Event managers have contended with rapid industry changes over the last couple of years. From fending off a global pandemic to satisfying shifting attendee expectations, event organizers have been actively overcoming complex challenges for quite some time. As an event manager, now more than ever, you need simplified solutions to create memorable event experiences that prove ROI and smash targets.

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Jets™ Rover: The plug & play unit for smaller events and glamping sites

Event Industry News

Jets Rover is a lightweight, field-ready vacuum station to quickly create a sanitary infrastructure in remote areas. Sanitation infrastructure for glamping and smaller events Jets Rover is specifically designed for camping and glamping sites, as well as smaller events. A compact sanitation infrastructure, the small footprint and low weight of the unit makes it easy to set up and connect to vacuum toilets and showers.

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Box Office Management Software By The UK’s Leading Ticketing Platform Provider

Python Events

Box office management software is used by theatres, sports stadiums, museums, art galleries, music venues, charities, and more to manage their ticket sales and events. It can help simplify the ticket booking process and allow you to focus on other aspects of an event, without having to outsource your booking office activities to an external organisation.

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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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Imago Venues fuel Olympic success

Event Industry News

Loughborough University-based Imago Venues have a rich history of supporting elite-level sports. From hosting the official Team GB kitting out camp in 2012, to team accommodation, performance nutrition and official preparation camps, they play a small but important role in preparing the country’s athletes for success on the global stage. Loughborough University is world-renowned for its sporting excellence and, as well as being awarded the World Best University for Sport in 2017,18 and 19,

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Streamlining Event Processes with Digital Donations

Event Smart

As a nonprofit event coordinator, you’re always busy planning your next event, which means you’re probably thinking about how you’ll incorporate fundraising into the experience. After all, strengthening donor relationships and raising money are among the top reasons for hosting nonprofit events. Luckily, there are plenty of ways you can use digital donation tools and […].

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Festicket resumes North American expansion with new LA headquarters and appointment of Stephanie Rosa, VP of sales, and Steve Levy, consultant general manager

Event Industry News

Festicket, the world’s largest platform for music festival experiences, is announcing a renewed North American expansion with the appointment of Stephanie Rosa and Steve Levy as VP of sales and consultant general manager for North America, respectively. As former CMO of Virgin Fest and Insomniac Events’ head of marketing, respected industry figure Levy brings a wealth of international live event and music business experience, as well as an extensive rolodex, to his new role at Festicket. “

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The Benefits of Using Photo Booth Software for Your Event

Event Birdie

Setting up a photo booth for your event means that attendees can have some fun and gain an experience while they are present. Of course, many businesses want to show people who come to their events what they are all about and to tell them about their products and services. With experiential marketing, however, attendees really get to do something more memorable and that will stick in their collective imaginations.

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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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Blendology – Interactive event solutions

Event Industry News

Blendology is changing the way we interact at events. No more missed connections. No more clutter. Blendology lets you keep track of who you meet and when you meet them. Instantly. This event technology makes it easy to connect with new people. Blendology is the world’s only physical paperless reusable patented badge with built in screen, oneTap covid-safe networking that provides sustainability, security, and tracking.

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U.S. Travel Reacts to Reported International Reopening Plans

Exhibitor Magazine

WASHINGTON  U.S. Travel Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on reports that the.

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Recovering from the Pandemic: Advice from #Eventprofs

All Seated

Over the last 16 months, resiliency has become an emerging theme for the event community. And that’s due in large part to the amazing event and meeting planners, companies, agency owners, suppliers, and the rest of the industry coming together to share advice and offer stories of inspiration. During this time, we’ve had the pleasure of hosting countless special guest webinars, with dozens of event industry expert speakers who have covered everything from business strategies and marketing to stay

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Who's News in Special Events for August 5, 2021

Special Events

Special events business news

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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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What Is the Hybrid City Alliance? Should You Care?

Skift

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How to make post-event networking a hit among your attendees

Hubilo Blog

You executed your virtual event smoothly. Your attendees loved the sessions. They engaged thoroughly and the networking analytics seem to be in your favour. Great! You can probably call the night a success and move on, right? Hold on. Facilitating networking at the event is the most important part for sure. But the things you do after the event are just as important, if not more.

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Hartung Wilstermann: Surviving Disruptive Trends Through Change and Adaptation

Management Events

Major industries of the world experienced a massive shift due to the pandemic with many corporations navigating through the disruptive scenarios hoping to achieve growth and recovery in a post-pandemic landscape. For Hartung Wilstermann , Executive Vice President Battery Systems of Webasto Group , the journey towards achieving growth is to understand one simple truth: change and adapt.

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The 10 Minute Fix to Avoid Losing Your Wedding Planning Business

The Planner's Lounge

Scenario: Your computer crashes, gets lost, or is stolen. What would you do if your laptop (containing all planning files, business notes, financial records, contracts, design files, etc.) is stolen or your hard drive crashes? In an instant, hundreds of hours of work AND your planning business could be lost. You may have some copies on your phone, tablet, or in paper form, but you likely do not have a backup of everything if you use your computer hard drive as the main storage location.

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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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10 Fun and Unique Entertainment Ideas for your Wedding

EventSource

When it comes to wedding entertainment you may feel like you’ve seen it all, especially when it comes to standard entertainment like photo booths and late-night tables. Don’t get us wrong, we love a good photo booth – but why not amp things up a little with these unique entertainment ideas: . Live Music: While DJs can definitely be entertaining, nothing is quite like live music.