Smart Meetings

MAY 6, 2022

No one really knows what events will look like in a post Covid-19 world and it’s difficult to see how things will pan out over the coming year. The most recent seasons have taught us that venues with the ability to quickly adapt to their environment and their experiential offerings were the most resilient in a time of peak uncertainty. The reality is likely that for the foreseeable future, most attendees will be split between those willing and able to attend in person and those who cannot and wi

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MeetingsNet

MAY 6, 2022

The latest planner sentiments gathered by AV and production firm Encore also reveal that they expect to host smaller in-person audiences with smaller budgets versus 2019, while focusing more on attendee engagement and networking. In a recent survey of 989 full-time and ad-hoc event coordinators by AV and production firm Encore, 52 percent say that their meetings in the second half of 2022 will be exclusively in person, while 25 percent say they will be hybrid and 23 percent say they will be full

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Stova

MAY 6, 2022

At last, live events are returning, but they look different post-pandemic. After two years of rapid-fire digital innovation, attendees and stakeholders have high expectations. Attendees want onsite event tech that personalizes and engages more than ever. Stakeholders need a positive return on investment.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 6, 2022

When in Miami, the best course of action is to make a splash. Smart Meetings 3-Day National Experience at Kimpton EPIC Hotel leveraged the best of the sunny, water-adjacent location to bring everyone together memorably. The specialty of the house in this newly renovated 411-room property was mixing elevated service with elegant surroundings, inspiring ideas and top-shelf meeting professionals from around the country.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 6, 2022

Michael Begley, CEO of venuedirectory.com. The past couple of years have been a game changer for the business events industry as planners had to learn how best to adapt to an ever-evolving business climate during the pandemic. As the industry powers back into life with a busy calendar of meetings and events, the RFP process evolved and is playing a crucial role in the sector’s recovery.

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Eventbrite UK

MAY 6, 2022

Whether you’re a promoter, a talent buyer, or the owner of a venue, you know the score: The real measure of a show’s success is measured in bar sales. The post Creative Small Music Venue Ideas to Drive Your Bar Sales appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 6, 2022

Anna Olson. Hotel Cerro in San Luis Obispo, California, appointed Olson general manager. Most recently, the 27-year hospitality and business development veteran was CEO at Central Coast Distillery, aiding in the launch of the boutique distillery. Olson is also a lecturer at California Polytechnic State University , San Luis Obispo in extended education and guest service for business development.

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Glow Global Events

MAY 6, 2022

Centering important causes connects events to a higher purpose. Philanthropy is a term that’s used often but not always understood. As a society, we think of philanthropists as individuals of note and great wealth – Bill and Melinda Gates, Oprah, Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan. But you don’t need a billion-dollar bank account balance to participate.

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Skiddle

MAY 6, 2022

The International Music Summit, or IMS for short, made its long-overdue return to Ibiza last week, throwing its first in-person industry get together since the COVID pandemic broke out, back in 2020. And we were there to experience it! . As the official ticket vendor and one of the brand sponsors of this year’s three-day event, we felt it was only right to show our faces.

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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

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 6, 2022

A group of major event brands, led by ICE (In-house Corporate Events), is calling for event industry input into the continued development of an event sustainability measurement tool that will be free of charge and applicable for every event. The group includes ICE, Maritz Global Events, DRPG, Cvent, ACC Liverpool and Encore, each of whom have helped fund the ‘BETA’ version of the web app.

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Skiddle

MAY 6, 2022

Our appealing and easy-to-navigate iOS app just got a sleek new facelift, thanks to the hardworking development team at Skiddle HQ. The major revamp has introduced several new changes to the iPhone operating app, affecting both its appearance and functionality. The eagle-eyed amongst you may have already noticed the new look, with the update being rolled out gradually over the past week, but for those who have yet to see, here’s a list of what our coding wizards have been working on: Side Menu.

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Special Events

MAY 6, 2022

I belong to a generation of loners. I’m X: one of the “The Forgotten Generation,” and us Xers wear our exclusionary mantle with pride.

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Event Industry News

MAY 6, 2022

Personalised solutions with responsive technical support, from concept to pack down. Our AV hire and event production services provide you with the stunning visuals & breathtaking sound your event deserves. Whatever your vision, our 360-degree, end-to-end event production services combine event technology with exceptional expertise. Whether it’s a virtual event or in-person, we understand the pressures of running an event and will be there to support you every step of the way.

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Special Events

MAY 6, 2022

BWS KSA, the Saudi Arabian branch of Balich Wonder Studio, kicked off the 2021 Riyadh season in October with an opening parade that drew 750,000 spectators.

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SevenEvents

MAY 6, 2022

creativity / kri?e??t?v?ti/. creativity is the use of imagination or original ideas to create something, inventiveness. creativity is also the ability to transcend the ordinary but could be many other things. generally, we usually associate creativity with art, but it is an element that we use in all areas of life. at seven events, creativity is part of our dna. without our creativity we couldn’t achieve what we achieve and make our clients happy. from the very beginning when we connect with our

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