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The Art of the Slow Site Inspection

Smart Meetings

In the world of destination events, we often conduct whirlwind site inspections to scope out a new city or country, inspect our top hotel candidates, and experience every possible component of our future event there. Sites are typically fly-in, fly-out and, if we are lucky, we squeeze two or three nights in to accomplish oh-so-much. On the opposite side of the spectrum, there is the “slow travel” movement where it’s all about meaningful immersion and taking our time to authentically learn about

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How to Write a Stand-out Event Sponsorship Proposal

Picatic by Eventbrite

To win quality sponsors that invest more dollars in your event, you’ll need to write a compelling sponsorship proposal.

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Years-Long Campaign to Protect UK Events from Terrorism Leads to New Laws

EventMB

The UK is moving forward with its Protect Duty legislation, a new set of rules requiring venues to assess and address the risk of terrorist attacks. What will these changes mean for the UK’s event industry? In 2017, Figen Murray’s son, Martyn Hett, was killed in the Manchester (UK) Arena Terrorist attack. Tragically, 22 people […]. The post Years-Long Campaign to Protect UK Events from Terrorism Leads to New Laws by Paul Cook appeared first on [link].

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8 Ideas to Improve Sponsor and Exhibitor Traffic in 2022

Stova

Here’s a bold and exciting prediction: 2022 is going to be an excellent year for corporate events. Sure, you’d expect us to say that because it’s our business. Hear us out! After two tough years due to the pandemic, live events are starting to take flight again. Plus, technology and event planners are finally starting to catch up to the breakaway trend of virtual and hybrid events.

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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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Should Event Marketers Care About the Metaverse?

InGo

You’ve probably been hearing the term “metaverse” everywhere. From the fashion industry to sports , it seems like everyone is jumping on this digital trend bandwagon. But should event marketers join? While the metaverse is still the wild west with many unknowns, there’s no denying its potential for opening new avenues of connection. It’s worth keeping an eye on the metaverse while also hedging your bets and understanding its limitations.

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RCP London Events achieves BVA BDRC VenueVerdict Gold Standard Accreditation

Event Industry News

RCP London Events, which hosts over 570 events per year at its London events venue and digitally across its virtual event platform, has achieved BVA BDRC VenueVerdict Gold Standard Accreditation, placing itself in first place in the UK in 2021 and 2022. BVA BDRC VenueVerdict is the only accreditation programme determined entirely by the voice of the customer and based on the meeting experience.

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Brian Dukerschein Promoted to Deputy Editor of EXHIBITOR Magazine

Exhibitor Magazine

EXHIBITOR magazine, the leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, is pleased to announce the promotion of Brian Dukerschein to the.

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Mustard Media announce agency growth with five new hires and on track to achieve 1.2 million tickets for clients in 2022

Event Industry News

Global festival and events agency Mustard Media is expanding their team with five new hires, including three new senior team members and an internal promotion of a New Strategy Director. After navigating through a challenging few years, Manchester-based Mustard Media is finding that the festival and events industry is gearing up for a busy 2022. In 2021, the agency helped their clients to sell 620,000 tickets and this year they have set their sights on doubling that to help clients around the wo

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go glamping for your next away day

SevenEvents

whilst we are now officially out of the pandemic, there are still a lot of unknowns when it comes to the future of the meetings, incentive travel and events industry. one thing we are certain about, is the need to host meetings in a clean, safe environment. some of our clients are still keen to stay in the uk and we’ve been working to unique venues to keep their events just as exciting – take a look at our venue finding page to see how we do this!

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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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Ukraine dec.org.uk appeal – Exclusive prize draws announced

Event Industry News

Major artists including Ed Sheeran, Snow Patrol, Elbow, The Chemical Brothers and George Ezra have come together to announce a series of exclusive prize draws to benefit the Ukraine humanitarian aid appeal set up by the Disasters Emergency Committee, www.dec.org.uk The United Nations have now stated that over 10 million people have fled their homes to avoid the war in Ukraine , with over 3.5million of those having left the country.

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SHRM Selects Convention Data Services for Registration, Integrations and Lead Management Through 2024

Exhibitor Magazine

BOURNE, MA  SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management, has selected Convention Data Services (CDS) to provide registration, integrations and l.

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The mia publishes updated operating and contract guidance

Event Industry News

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has updated its Operating and building confidence in a risk-averse world best practice and contract guidance , following the government’s easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Available for its members to download from the trade association’s website, the latest version of the comprehensive operating guidance is designed to reassure organisers and bookers that hygiene protocols remain a huge priority and ensure a Covid-secure environment is created for all.

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4 Benefits of Using Your CME Event Content in Your LMS

CadmiumCD

It’s no secret that the COVD-19 pandemic has created far-reaching challenges for many industries. Medical meetings and other CME events are no exception.

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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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No.11 Cavendish Square: A Gold venue (AIM credited) just minutes from Oxford Circus

Event Industry News

No.11 Cavendish Square occupies an elegant Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse, built during the reign of George III, with four floors of event space. Surrounded by the hubbub of theatres, shops, and restaurants, the AIM credited Gold venue is centrally located within the heart of the West End, just a few minutes walking distance to Oxford Circus. The event space is ideal for full-scale conferences, meetings, events and workshops and is located in a beautiful setting with a diverse range of rooms

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N�rnbergMesse Exhibition Centre Sets Up Emergency Shelter for Ukraine Refugees

Exhibitor Magazine

NrnbergMesse is making Hall 3C at its Exhibition Centre available as an emergency shelter for war refugees from Ukraine. Staff from the company's Sec.

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Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on the Global Economy: What We Know So Far  

Management Events

Almost a month has passed since Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Sadly, the war and humanitarian crisis are not over. Governments, private companies, and financial institutions have responded to the war by imposing harsh sanctions against Russia. The domino effect of these sanctions has already begun, taking a huge toll on the global economy.

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beam calls upon Chancellor to recognise that the cash flow of the industry is unique and to allow greater flexibility and understanding from HMRC while it is starting to recover?

Prestige Events Magazine

“With many organisations in the business events, accommodation and meetings sector still seriously struggling with cash flow, ahead of the Chancellor’s Spring Budget statement beam is calling for greater flexibility and understanding from HMRC about payments,” says Simon Richards, treasurer of beam and managing director of Convenus. “The Government needs to recognise that, although they have bookings for events in the near future, many businesses in the sector still have significant cost liabili

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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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Cali Here We Come!

Special Events

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The Best Logo Maker For Event Planners

Event Planning BluePrint

That’s a big statement but I stand by it. . If you’re like me and design or branding isn’t your thing – I mean, give me a conference of 1200 people and I’ll make it happen but ask me to design my own logo and… well, let’s leave that to the experts! . If you’ve ever struggled to create the perfect logo or marketing pieces or website for your own business (or an event you’re planning), I’ve got the perfect solution for you.

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The Secret of Augmented Reality Benefits

Nunify

The year 2016 saw the meteoric rise of Pokémon Go, an augmented reality-based mobile game. It combined the fictional world of Pokémon with the real-world environment. While 2016 saw AR getting adopted on a massive scale, its development dates back to 1992. Louis Rosenberg developed the first realistic application of augmented reality at USAF Armstrong’s Research Lab.

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Lauren and Shaheen’s Rustic-Chic Wedding at Langdon Hall

EventSource

Every single detail came together like a dream at Lauren and Shaheen’s rustic elegant wedding at Langdon Hall. The couple, who met while working at the same company (and still do!), have built their relationship around humour and affection for each other. Proving that opposites attract — Lauren is more an explorer and Shaheen is more of the home body — their complementary nature is evident throughout their beautiful big day with vintage flair blending with modern elegance.

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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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Socio is now the all-new Webex Events

Socio Events

Though it feels like a lifetime ago, it’s been just short of a year since we first announced Cisco’s intent to acquire Socio. Over the past 10 months, our teams have worked tirelessly to deliver on our joint vision to provide the most complete, robust, and flexible event technology platform available. Today, I’m excited to announce that we are taking the next major step toward that vision as Socio becomes the all-new Webex Events.