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5 Tech Trends from CES that Will Impact Events

EventMB

CES just happened. 100,000 attendees ventured to the Las Vegas jungle to find out what’s new in technology. Event planners shouldn’t care about 95% of what is presented at CES. That remaining 5%, though, may have quite a big impact. Curious bunny? Read on. I can finally admit this was my first CES (Consumer […]. The post 5 Tech Trends from CES that Will Impact Events by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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Flight shaming in the events industry

Gallus Events

A throw-away trend or something that will shape our events, how should we view flight shaming in the events industry? In December 2019 I travelled to Madrid to attend the Sustainable Innovation Summit, an official side event at the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference. I was very keen to find out what sustainability professionals thought about flight shaming.

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Gift Ideas for Event Sponsors, Vendors and Talent

Stova

It takes a lot of teamwork for a successful event to come together and it wouldn’t be possible without your sponsors, vendors and talent. Giving a thoughtful thank you gift will leave your partners feeling appreciated. Plus, with a fond reminder of their experience, they’re more likely to participate again and let their colleagues and network know how nice it was working with you.

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Top Tips for Preparing Your Presenters

Velvet Chainsaw

Imagine how you might do your job differently if your performance and compensation were evaluated based on overall session attendance and industry presenter ratings at your annual conference. While this notion may seem a bit extreme, conference education systems need increased accountability, which in turn leads to a competitive advantage. We all need improved systems for: Programming thought-provoking and relevant content.

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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 to Price Your Event: Guide to Strategies for 2020

GEVME

So you are organizing a large scale conference and have planned everything — right from the number of guests attending the event, to the venue and operations. Yet, there is something that has been bothering the event planner in you — the ticket price. While it is obvious for you to be worried about your profit margins, but not when you have GEVME’s back.

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Top 10 Most Popular Stories on Event Tech Talk

Eventsforce

Want the lowdown on all things event technology? In your inbox, every week. . Event technology has fast become a critical aspect of all event planning activities over the last few years. Knowing what technology to use and what value it should bring to events and attendees is something organisers can no longer ignore. Despite its importance, however, new research has found that only 48% of event planners see themselves as tech-savvy.

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3 Tips for Designing an Event Website

Eventinterface

If you want to attract people to your next big event, you simply must create a website to showcase it. Without such a platform, you won’t be able to provide potential attendees with the information they need to locate your event and make a decision as to whether or not they actually want to make an appearance at it. To ensure that your next event is as successful as it can possibly be, be sure to put the following web-design advice into practice.

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Why Word-of-Mouth is Key in Live Music – And How to Earn It

Eventbrite UK

It’s no secret: In the music business, word-of-mouth marketing is worth its weight in gold. Put simply: In music, a personal recommendation is still the only one that matters. If you’re running a music venue or running gigs, you need fans to be excited not just about the artists you’re booking, but the way your […]. The post Why Word-of-Mouth is Key in Live Music – And How to Earn It appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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Live From PCMA Convening Leaders 2020 It’s #EventIcons!

Endless Events

This week’s edition of #EventIcons comes to you from PCMA Convening Leaders 2020 ! It all happened in San Francisco between the 5th and 8th of January. And it was the perfect melting pot of event professionals and industry leaders. Networking was the defining word of the event that saw all sorts of people getting together, discussing ideas, and gaining new insights.

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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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Cambridge Rock Festival moves to East of England Arena

Event Industry News

The classic rock and blues, the Cambridge Rock Festival, will be relocating to the East of England Arena and Events Centre, 18-21 June 2020, in a move to make use of the extensive and permanent facilities at the Peterborough venue to grow the festival. Launched in 2004 the Cambridge Rock Festival has always been a family-run, family-friendly, music festival, in its first incarnation, it was known as the Rockinbeerfest, and was held at Huntingdon Racecourse with the first headliner being Dr Feelg

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New Year’s Resolutions, No Matter Where You Are

SmartMeetings

When the clock struck 12, and the new year began, the world was engulfed in the hope of possibilities and growth. Like every year prior, though, zeal for self-improvement doesn’t usually last very long. According to Forbes, only a quarter of people stick to their New Year’s resolutions more than a month, and only eight percent actually follow through to “mission accomplished.”.

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Evolution

Event Industry News

Founded on, and continually enhancing a reputation for creating unforgettable experiences that motivate, inspire, engage and inform audiences anywhere in the World. If ‘Your World’ involves awards shows, banquets, conferences, road shows, exhibitions, experiential events, brand / media launches or even fashion shows; then welcome to ‘Our World’ of an in-house team of event producers, designers, technicians, and creatives.

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New Year’s Resolutions, No Matter Where You Are

SmartMeetings

When the clock struck 12, and the new year began, the world was engulfed in the hope of possibilities and growth. Like every year prior, though, zeal for self-improvement doesn’t usually last very long. According to Forbes, only a quarter of people stick to their New Year’s resolutions more than a month, and only eight percent actually follow through to “mission accomplished.”.

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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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TEN6 Creative hires Emma Egan as new senior client services manager

Event Industry News

With the recent announcement of TEN6 Creative being tipped as one of the agencies to watch this year, TEN6 are demonstrating why, confirming new client wins and continued team growth with the announcement of their newest senior hire, Emma Egan. In line with the TEN6 global growth strategy, Egan takes on the role of senior client services manager. She joins the agency with over eight years of global hospitality, client management and sales experience and will now focus on driving new business, cl

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A 2020 Vision for Corporate Event Professionals

G2Planet

Happy New Year!

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OrangeDoor appoints new managing director to drive ambitious international expansion

Event Industry News

Integrated events-led marketing agency, OrangeDoor, has kicked off 2020 with a huge announcement for the 20-year-old business, announcing today the appointment of industry heavy-weight, Dina Green, as its new managing director. OrangeDoor founder and current managing director, Elizabeth Heron, will move to the newly created CEO role, where she will focus on further raising the profile of OrangeDoor across the global events industry and working closely with Dina on the agency’s international expa

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Head of Sales – UK Market

All Seated

Location: London. Who We Are: Allseated is a rapidly growing, Silicon Valley-based company with best-in-class products for event planning and layouts. We are changing the game in our industry by leveraging 3D and Virtual Reality technologies to provide vivid visualization of event and venue settings. We have thousands of customers, representing both small businesses up to enterprise, and there is significant market opportunity ahead, specifically in the UK market!

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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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AEV signs 3-year PR deal with Vividink

Event Industry News

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has agreed a three-year agreement for PR services with event industry PR and social media specialists, Vividink, and becomes the first client to move to the agency’s credit-based retainer model. AEV director, Rachel Parker, said: “We are delighted to have agreed a new contract with Vividink for PR services for the AEV.