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DECEMBER 14, 2018
Event planning is a 24/7 job — which means even your vacations are interrupted by texts, calls, and emails marked “URGENT” from your staff. That’s why taking some time off to enjoy some downtime at home during the holidays is the best kind of vacation: It’s the one time of year when no one else is […]. The post 11 Sensational Staycation Ideas for the Holiday Break appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.
Social Tables
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Marketers and event planners are aware and know too well how stressful their life can be. Planning a conference, planning an event for a huge crowd, an event where you are supposed to present your company, products, services, etc. That isn’t easy. Even the most seasoned event planners sometimes have to take a breather and step down. In order to reduce the chances of that happening to you, take a look at some tips and tricks that will help you deal with stress better and boost your productivity.
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BizBash
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Inspired by the iconic holiday window displays along Fifth Avenue, Jaguar sought to contribute to the New York City Christmas.
Eventbrite UK
DECEMBER 14, 2018
New Year’s Eve is a bit Marmite – you either love it or hate it. Either way, you’re going to want to check out this overview of events taking place across the country on December 31. For those of you who are not keen on partying, you can see in the New Year with everything […]. The post The Best UK New Year’s Eve Events 2018 appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
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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.
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 14, 2018
By Jennifer Fontanella. Editor’s Note : This is the fourth edition of Boardroom Spotlight, a series produced in partnership with Boardroom , a Brussels-based magazine covering the work of globally based associations. Each Boardroom Spotlight in Convene is an excerpt from the magazine, often with an eye toward a global association event’s creative execution vis-à-vis its host destination In this article, Jennifer Fontanella, the director of operations and finance at the International Studies Asso
Event Pro Update brings together the best content for event, conference, and meeting planning professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 14, 2018
From shielding yourself, your clients and your livelihood from data breaches and legal liability to protecting your attendees in case of an emergency, here are the apps, tips and checklists that will help keep you and everyone else safe and secure. -->. The post Your All-Encompassing, Need-to-Know Security Guide appeared first on Smart Meetings.
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 14, 2018
By Sherrif Karamat, PCMA President and CEO . Business events professionals must reliably deliver the most innovative ideas to engage delegates and delight clients, or they risk being outdone by more pioneering competitors. Most of us in the industry find inspiration from trends or expanding on the vision of what others have produced. The challenge is identifying the right trends at the best time.
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 14, 2018
The expert team at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore’s largest event venue and integrated resort, knows that food is at the epicenter of any gathering. It can start conversations, bring people together and tell the story of an organization in a tangible way. What you put on the plate can not only nourish, but inspire — especially during a busy conference.
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Event Tech Live is Europe’s only show dedicated to event technology. Boasting a packed educational programme across five sector-specific stages, here you can catch up with content that you may have missed from 2018’s event. From the Brand & Buzz Stage at Event Tech Live 2018. Now the hype has died down, what does it take to create a truly impactful VR or AR marketing campaign?
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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
Hubilo Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Sustainability is a trend widely followed in the year 2018. As we near the end to this year, event planners and event professionals across the globe pledge to make events more sustainable and adhere to the concept of Green Events. What comes to your mind on the first thought of planning sustainable events? . Saving the environment from being destroyed, preserving nature is all about going green at your events. going paperless at conferences is surely an amazing way to introduce sustainability at
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 14, 2018
PopTopUK Limited, the UK’s leading online events marketplace, has secured a £615,000 equity investment from a syndicate led by Dow Schofield Watts Angels, the Northern angel network, and Northstar Ventures. Over 30 angel investors took part in the funding round, which will be invested in sales and marketing to support the imminent launch of PopTop’s real-time booking system.
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 14, 2018
For the seafood industry, President Trump’s tariffs are sinking business. More than 90 percent of the seafood consumed in the United States is imported, and about 40 percent of the 25,000 attendees at Seafood Expo North America also come from outside the country. Since the new tariffs (or taxes) imposed on goods imported from China and other countries have taken effect this year, some of the show’s regular exhibitors have cut back on the amount of space they’re purchasing for the March 2019 show
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 14, 2018
For the first time this year, the St Albans Christmas Market, from 30 th November to 22 nd December is being hosted within the Meraki Christmas Festival. Event Flooring Solutions Ltd was delighted to be invited to provide the flooring for the event. The Meraki Christmas Market held from 8 th to 22 nd December also made use of EFS’s event flooring. The Meraki Christmas Market is hosting over 40 German-Style wooden chalets for thousands of die-hard Christmas shoppers who will be punishing EFS’s Te
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PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Don Neal. Never doubt the power of customer, member, or attendee feedback. Knowing what those who use your services, buy your products, or consume the benefits of membership want and need from you is the sine qua non of running a business, leading a nonprofit, or organizing an event. So why then, according to tech research company Gartner Inc., do only one in three organizations actually use that feedback to make changes?
Connect Your Meetings
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Christy Lamagna, CMP, CMM, CTM, began her career as a public relations coordinator at a hospital. Now one of most respected event professionals in the industry, Lamagna, CEO and master strategist of Strategic Meetings & Events, spends much of her time curing common ills seen in meetings and conferences. Beyond planning events, she is one of the most-renowned speakers on the circuit and well-respected authors when it comes to planner self-help books.
All Seated
DECEMBER 14, 2018
We recently asked our Allseated Ambassadors to talk to us about how the event industry has evolved over their years in the business. Here is what Dave Merrell of AOO Events had to say! What was the event business and industry like when you started out? What systems were in place? . I started my business in 1989. ILEA (then called ISES) was very newly formed so there wasn’t much presence from them, and the nations Universities had not even considered adding in a curriculum for the special events
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 14, 2018
forbes.com. Matt Carroll, VP and Global Brand Leader for Marriott Hotels, talks about the hotel brand’s ongoing and successful partnership with TED. ( Forbes ). Read More.
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Evvnt
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Last year, Facebook officially became the most popular website visited on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Whatever the reason for its popularity at this time of year, it’s clear that Facebook is the ideal way to get the word out about festive events, read on for more of our tips. The post Promoting Christmas Events on Facebook appeared first on Evvnt.
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 14, 2018
c-mw.net. The International Association of PCOs has announced the appointment of Martin Boyle as its new CEO. The appointment will become effective April 1, 2019. ( CMW ). Read More.
Evvnt
DECEMBER 14, 2018
From few years ago, Facebook officially became the most popular website visited on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. In fact, the week leading up to Christmas is a very popular time for Facebook users because many people are off work and spend their hours busy looking at photo albums, updating their status or commenting on their friends and family’s Walls.
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 14, 2018
skift.com. A combination of small-city hospitality, modern facilities, and an effort to show off individuality is winning over event organizers who tend to select big cities for their conferences. ( Skift ). Read More.
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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.
G2Planet
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Events can be a real money maker for your company. It pays to understand what commerce capabilities you can actually offer during your event to assure you maximize your ROI. Here, as in other areas of event management, no one application is sufficient for every need.
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The Metro Toronto Convention Centre has appointed GM Lorenz Hassenstein to the position of President & CEO. Hassenstein will be succeeding Barry Smith, who is set to resign in early 2019. ( MTCC ). Read More.
All Seated
DECEMBER 14, 2018
We recently asked our AllSeated Ambassadors to talk to us about how the event industry has evolved over their years in the business. Here is what Kate Patay of Patay Consulting had to say! What was the event business and industry like when you started out? What systems were in place? . When I started off working in the catering & events department at a conference center, we worked with a big leather-bound “bible” that weighed an absolute ton.
Expo Logic
DECEMBER 14, 2018
A fast, easy, and seamless check-in experience is paramount to making a great first impression on your event attendees. A pleasant experience at check-in can stay with your attendees throughout the event and set the tone for what to expect. To make your event planning process a little easier, here are 10 tips to help you create the best on-site registration experience that will wow attendees.
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PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Fast Company. Don’t wait until the “perfect” time to have it. ( Fast Company ). Read More.
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 14, 2018
travelpulse.com. Many emerging destinations have risen to the top of the list. ( TravelPulse ). Read More.
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