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Competent logistics are the new meeting minimum

Conferences that Work

I’m about to go on my first pre-con site visit since the Covid pandemic started over two years ago. My work at a pre-con is different from that of a typical meeting planner since I focus on the meeting’s design and facilitation. I’ve been convening meetings for decades, though, so I know a fair amount about meeting planning. As I prepared to review the venue’s meeting spaces, room set options, and traffic patterns, I thought about how, today, competent logistics are the

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Introducing Workspaces: Work smarter, not harder with Eventbrite’s new navigation

Picatic by Eventbrite

At Eventbrite, it’s our mission to empower creators, entrepreneurs, and trendsetters like you to take your events to the next level and capitalize on your passions. Whether it’s an all-in-one marketing platform like Eventbrite Boost or the capability to increase the discovery of your events with Collections, our features are designed to help you reach […].

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The Golden Age of Influence: Eight ‘Granfluencers’ Shaking up Consumers’ Social Media Feeds

Event Marketer

Much of modern civilization has been programmed to believe that after a certain point, one’s value to society decreases as their age increases. But a powerful new subset of social influencers is calling for a paradigm shift. Welcome to the world of “granfluencers,” a collection of senior social media stars that have absolutely no time for your ageist attitude.

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Holograms Are Giving Events the ‘Beam Me Up’ Experience

PCMA Convene

Convening Leaders 22 closing keynote presenter, former PepsiCo chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi (left), appears as a hologram on stage with emcee Holly Ransom in Las Vegas. (Jacob Slaton Photography). After Hungarian-British physicist Dennis Gabor came up with a novel method of generating 3D images 71 years ago, it took two decades for him to win the Nobel Prize for his invention, holography.

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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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Introducing Workspaces: Work Smarter, not Harder With Eventbrite’s New Navigation

Eventbrite UK

At Eventbrite, it’s our mission to empower creators, entrepreneurs, and trendsetters like you to take your events to the next level and capitalize on your passions. Whether it’s an all-in-one marketing platform like Eventbrite Boost or the capability to increase the discovery of your events with Collections, our features are designed to help you reach […].

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A Breakdown of Post-Pandemic Contract Clauses

Smart Meetings

Editor’s note : The lawyer quoted in this article is not providing legal advice. If you are seeking legal advice, consult with a professional. Now two years out from where we were at the pandemic’s genesis, one question continues to peck at the minds of meeting planners: “Can the fear of Covid be sufficient enough to trigger force majeure ?”. Ty Sheaks, attorney at Texas law firm McCathern PLLC , author and faculty advisor for International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), joined this week’

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venue spotlight: oceandiva london

SevenEvents

if you’re looking to host your next event in a unique and memorable location, our venue finders have just the space! you can find out more about our venue finding service here: [link]. oceandiva london is set to be uk’s first ever carbon neutral event space on the river. taking bookings from september (just in time for christmas), this is an impressive, blank-canvas venue which will cater for up to 1,500 pax for a standing reception. there are 3 decks which can be transformed to suit the needs o

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California, Here We Come - A Virtual Experience

Special Events

Join us Tuesday, April 5th for our final Pep Rally

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U.S. Travel: International Delegates Return in Strong Numbers for IPW 2022

Exhibitor Magazine

WASHINGTON - A full two months ahead of the opening of IPW  the annual international trade show of the U.S. Travel Association  numbers shared to.

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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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Scottish Event Campus commits to net zero by 2030

Event Industry News

The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has announced its ambition to achieve net zero by 2030. The news follows the venue’s hosting of COP26 last year and its involvement as a founding partner of the NetZeroCarbon Events pledge which launched during the globally recognised conference. The announcement also underlines the SEC’s support for its home city of Glasgow, which has already committed to being net zero by 2030.

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WonderCon Kicks Off the Return of Anaheim's Fan Conventions

Exhibitor Magazine

ANAHEIM, Calif.  Booked by Visit Anaheim, the official destination marketing organization for Anaheim, WonderCon will be the largest fan convention.

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Will We See You in Anaheim?

Special Events

Early bird pricing ends April 8

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Three Associations Select Smithbucklin to Enable Growth

Exhibitor Magazine

CHICAGO  Smithbucklin is pleased to welcome three new organizations to its association management portfolio: National Association of College Admissio.

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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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For Ideal Meetings in the Nation’s Capital, Be Sure to Stay in Arlington

Smart Meetings

With monumental views of the National Mall, unique meeting venues and the wonderful combination of rich history and thriving neighborhoods of innovation, it’s easy to see why meeting planners are choosing Arlington, Virginia, as the destination of choice in the capital region. Arlington’s 38 hotels are all conveniently central to businesses and attractions throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia, and each one is only steps away from a unique combination of national history, l

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GES Launches Spiro�, Expanding Virtual, Hybrid and Traditional Special Event Services of Leading Global Event Management Company

Exhibitor Magazine

LAS VEGAS, NV  There's a lot of focus on 'the way things used to be' and 'getting back to pre-2019,' but neither conversation addresses the current s.

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The Only True Luxury Colorado Mountain Meeting Experience

Smart Meetings

For over 100 years, The Broadmoor , in Colorado, has been honoring their guests, tradition, and business so that you can highlight yours. With the addition of Bartolin Hall, The Broadmoor introduces the long-awaited “Convention Center at The Broadmoor.” Broadmoor Hall, International Center, Colorado Hall and Bartolin Hall offer over 200,000 square feet of flexible convention and exhibit space.

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Switch Welcomes Tracey Koehler as Director of Business Development, Kate Labbe as Marketing Manager

Exhibitor Magazine

ST. LOUIS, MO  Switch is happy to share exciting news that will help expand our new business efforts and provide the company greater reach. We are p.

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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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Smart Moves in Half Moon Bay, Melrose and More

Smart Meetings

Sheila Buciuman. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay promoted Buciuman to hotel manager. She has been in hospitality for almost two decades, at mostly Ritz-Carlton properties. Buciuman was most recently director of operations at The St. Regis Atlanta and was a rooms operations executive for several years at The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta. Markus Lindner. Mandarin Oriental, Boston promoted Lindner to general manager.

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Cramer Appoints Scott Connolly to Executive Vice President and Danielle Malvesti to Vice President of Client Engagement

Exhibitor Magazine

NORWOOD, Mass. and#8239; Cramer, Boston's leading experts in events and content marketing, today announced that Scott Connolly and Danielle Malvesti h.

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Academy Music Group makes significant investment at O2 City Hall Newcastle and increases capacity

Event Industry News

A cultural landmark in Newcastle’s City Centre, O2 City Hall Newcastle has been one of the most important concert and entertainment venues in the North-East for almost 100 years. Academy Music Group has now invested significantly to breathe new life into the much-loved venue and improve the versatility, quality and flexibility of future live events and performances with investment in a brand-new, state-of-the-art retractable seating system, major restoration works and enhancements in house sound

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New Partnership for The Kia Oval and Metro Production Group

Prestige Events Magazine

The Kia Oval London and WPP’s Metro Production Group (MPG) have announced a strategic partnership for the delivery of event production services at the iconic cricket venue. The Kia Oval has now signed a three-year partnership agreement with MPG which has more than 40 years’ experience of supplying event production and broadcast services. MPG supply creative event services to a wide variety of corporate and public sector clients underpinned by a substantial inventory of audio-visual equipment.

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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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Exhibitus Welcomes Don Brandt as Vice President of Sales

Exhibitor Magazine

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - Exhibitus is pleased to announce that Don Brandt has been named Vice President of Sales. Brandt joins the company after 30 years.

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Locking Grid Columns to the Left or Right

Caterease

The post Locking Grid Columns to the Left or Right appeared first on Caterease.

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Questex Realigns Event Operations Division to Support Strategic Focus on the Experience Economy, Creates Event Performance Team, Adding New Talent

Exhibitor Magazine

NEW YORK  Leadingand#8239;information services company, Questex, has repositioned and renamed its Event Operations Division. Now named Event Performan.

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How Continental Tire is Engaging Soccer Fans with Low-touch Engagements

Event Marketer

As a sponsor of Major League Soccer (MLS) in the U.S. and Canada, and of North Carolina FC, Continental Tire activated a brand new mobile structure at the March 5 Charlotte Football Club inaugural home opener in Charlotte, NC, which was the most attended game in MLS history with a nearly (388 seats short) sold-out stadium. The brand’s 2022 season program launched 90 minutes before kickoff to engage 74,479 fans in soccer trivia and branded scarf entertainment.

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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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Impact XM Announces David Ratcliffe as Director, Event Production

Exhibitor Magazine

DAYTON, NJ  Global experiential marketing agency Impact XM recently announced the appointment of David Ratcliffe to Director of Event Production, c.

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Sensations Exhibits Expand its Geographical Footprints on Pacific Coast

Exhibitor Magazine

Sensations Exhibits celebrate its business expansion in Las Vegas - a key milestone achieved to scale its geographical footprints in the major cities.

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Samsung Taps ViewPoint to Collaborate on Smart Kiosks

Exhibitor Magazine

WALTHAM, MA  ViewPoint Interactive Solutions ('ViewPoint'), creators of high-performance touch, voice and gesture-powered interactions, today announ.

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