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JANUARY 31, 2019

Getting people outside and on their feet is what gets you up in the morning. But you know that’s not how everyone feels about some good old-fashioned exercise. So how do you get people to join you and sign up for your running or walking event? You need to appeal to people who aren’t seasoned […]. The post 5 Tips for Selling Out Your First (or Hundredth) Run or Walk Event appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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JANUARY 31, 2019

I bet you’ve heard this before: “An object at rest, tends to stay at rest.”. Oh, yeah, it’s Newton’s first law of motion : any object will stay at rest or in motion unless acted on by an external force. It’s also referred to the law of inertia. Yes, an object at rest, tends to stay at rest. However, a conference at rest, tends to die. The enemy of most conferences is the way it’s always been.

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JANUARY 31, 2019

The best events don’t always start with a business plan. Often, they start with spark. Someone has a passion they want to share, and a great idea about how to share it. They’re moved to bring people together around a vision, so they make it happen — even with no event planning experience. Here’s an […]. The post The Secret to Hosting 1,500 Performances a Year: Passion (and Some Whiskey) appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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JANUARY 31, 2019

This is a sponsored post by Maritz Global Events. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Just a few years ago, event experiences were the cure-all solution that event planners were looking for. The oft-given advice was to offer an experience because we all remember how experiences made us feel. But then they […]. The post The Future of Experience Design: What Event Planners Need to Know by Maritz Global Events appeared first on [link].

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JANUARY 31, 2019

Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Limited (“Comba Telecom” or “the Group”, SEHK stock code: 2342), a global leading solutions and services provider of wireless and information communications systems, announced it will be deploying the ScanViS ID facial recognition (FR) solution to enhance attendee experience and expedite venue access at MWC19 in Barcelona, Spain, the largest mobile event in the world, organised by the GSMA which represents the interests of the mobile industry worldwide. .

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JANUARY 31, 2019

The Event Industry News Podcast once again goes trans-Atlantic for this week’s episode, as host James Dickson links up with CEO of INVNT, Scott Cullather. Scott launched INVNT in 2008 with a clearly defined ambition to create a global agency that would deliver innovative and dynamic events for the world’s leading brands. Ten years on – and having just opened the company’s Singapore office – Scott talks about that way he and his colleagues went about pitching to potential clients as a new agency.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 31, 2019

Elevate your next international gathering with one of these team-building Japanese traditions. Sometimes the best way to cultivate new ideas is to step outside the meeting room. In Japan, you’ll not only be able to gather in a global epicenter of research and development, you can also tap into the natural beauty, rich traditions and genuine hospitality that make the country a favorite destination for international meetings and events.

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JANUARY 31, 2019

How intelligent is your company about your customers? Do you know enough about them to create a personalized customer experience? Understanding your customers through deep intelligence enables you to drive actions and experiences that can make the difference in your ability to compete in the marketplace and win with them. In today’s world, competing on price alone cannot win at checkout.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 31, 2019

Members of PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties class of 2019 see a bright future for the business events industry, a future to which they plan to contribute. Emily Dietrich shares her impressions of and expectations for the industry. What do you like most about your job? My favorite aspect of my job is that every day is different. Niagara Parks encompasses such a wide range of offerings for business events.

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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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JANUARY 31, 2019

The M&S Bank Arena Liverpool rebrand has been unveiled after M&S Bank became the official naming partner of the city’s number one venue for entertainment. Sue Fox, CEO of M&S Bank, said: “It’s absolutely fantastic to start 2019 with the launch of the M&S Bank Arena – we’re incredibly proud to be the official naming partner of Liverpool’s top venue for music, sport, comedy and family entertainment and it’s a really proud moment for us to see the rebrand complete across the e

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 31, 2019

Cheryl Bachelder, former CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and author of “Dare to Serve: How to Drive Superior Results by Serving Others,” credits her success to servant leadership. (CourtesyCheryl Bachelder). “Servant leadership” so often has landed on recent business trends lists that many people think the philosophy — in which leaders share power, put the needs of others first, and help people develop and perform in the workplace — is new.

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JANUARY 31, 2019

Image via rawpixel on Unsplash Event marketing is a hugely effective marketing strategy, employed by a wide range of businesses. When done right, businesses can experience significant increases in leads, higher brand engagement, and a strong customer base. It’s an effective and rewarding marketing strategy that lets brands get really creative. To inspire you with your next campaign, we’ve found four examples of some great event marketing that really made us sit up and take notice.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 31, 2019

coindesk.com. The largest ethereum-based hackathon is gearing up for its second annual run in Denver — and this time, nearly every aspect of the event will make use of blockchain technology. ( Equipment Journal ). Read More.

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JANUARY 31, 2019

In our latest recipe post courtesy of Marcia Selden Catering , we spoke with Managing Partner/Executive Chef, Robin Selden on the topic of winter comfort recipes using chestnuts. Read on for recipes and in-depth details on cooking with chestnuts! The Skinny on Chestnuts. Harvested from October through March, December is the prime month for fresh chestnuts.

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JANUARY 31, 2019

usatoday.com. American said the partnership with Apple, which is exclusive for one year, is part of its plan to boost its in-flight entertainment lineup for its road warriors. ( USA Today ). Read More.

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G2Planet

JANUARY 31, 2019

This post is digested from the report and seminar 7 Key Insights from the "How B2B Marketing is Changing". One of the gems you'll find in the middle of that report is a solution for avoiding "Tirekickers" at shows. We're talking about those pesky people who love filling their bags with expensive literature, CDs and giveaways with no intention of buying anything.

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JANUARY 31, 2019

Chicago Tribune. The conference’s organizers wanted the progressive conference to build toward a bigger and better follow-up in their sophomore edition — so they polled last year’s attendees. ( Chicago Tribune ). Read More.

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JANUARY 31, 2019

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JANUARY 31, 2019

theladders.com. Monotony is the common enemy of every profession — these seven unconventional actions can help you jumpstart your morning. ( The Ladders ). Read More.

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JANUARY 31, 2019

[link] Hosting events these days isn't just a physical task, it's become a digital one as well. Your attendees are online every single day, and it's because of this fact of digital modern life, that you should be leveraging an event website builder that can help get your website it's very own automated events portal. You'll be able to let your users keep track of upcoming events, register, and get informed all within your website, but without all the hassle of developing new pages on your own an

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JANUARY 31, 2019

travelpulse.com. The Virgin Hotels Las Vegas will be the largest Hilton property in the world and the only one located in Las Vegas. ( TravelPulse ). Read More.

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Hubilo Blog

JANUARY 31, 2019

Any marketer wishes to improve his or her performance and boost profits. In the end, it’s what we do. We plan details, solicit bids, work with clients, inspect places, coordinate, and monitor employees’ activity. Humanly speaking, it’s impossible to make no mistakes. Instead of being criticized for the things you’ve missed, we’ll help you focus on the positives.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 31, 2019

forbes.com. What colors, trends and design elements will travelers be diving into in 2019? George Wong of GeorgeWongDesign has answers. ( Forbes ). Read More.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JANUARY 31, 2019

Event ROI is an elusive goal for many event marketers as they seek to design campaigns to align with the financial realities of the business. Generating measurable customer demand from their programs and improving ROI calculations have moved from “nice to have” to “must have” metrics. Even though corporate leaders want marketers to become more ROI-focused, demonstrating business-driving results can be a perplexing challenge.

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Ungerboeck Software International

JANUARY 31, 2019

For brick and mortar companies, software purchases make up the second largest capital expenditure that the company will assume. In today’s world, software applications run businesses. As such, these decisions are critical to the success of organizations. While a successful purchase may not make a career, a poor decision can negatively impact it. How do you effectively make the decision regarding the purchase of a solution for your business, without creating a fretful situation to loom over you?

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