BizBash

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Each year, the event industry sees a number of prominent practices that serve to elevate events—and an equal amount of.

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atEvent

DECEMBER 19, 2018

With 2019 right around the corner, events budgeting is in full swing, and the decisions you make now will affect your entire year. To help you make the big decisions on how to allocate that budget, we’ve put together a collection of the most revealing and thought-provoking data and benchmarks that are trending in events marketing going into 2019. Scroll below to see the eye-opening data that will help your company make the big decisions regarding your budget, and plan your 2019 events strategy.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 19, 2018

According to industry experts and pros, the new year will see a continuation of current trends like sustainability and special.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Leading UK meetings industry event, The Meetings Show , has announced the launch of a new initiative to champion young meeting and event planners. Tomorrow’s Talent will provide an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the exceptional young talent within the industry and help to nurture and support the leaders of the future. The Meetings Show, in partnership with Meetings & Incentive Travel Magazine , will be looking for the 10 brightest stars in the meetings and events industry, to offer supp

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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.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 19, 2018

In San Francisco, a number of significant event and meeting venues opened this year. Here's our picks for the best.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 19, 2018

1. SWEDEN'S WOMEN-ONLY MUSIC FESTIVAL FOUND GUILTY OF DISCRIMINATION: In August, the Statement festival in Sweden launched as the world's.

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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

DECEMBER 19, 2018

I was wondering recently about how long people stick it out on the events circuit. That is, organisers specifically. Don't get me wrong, the thrill you get when things go well and people are amazed by your events is second to few. However, it's also a high-stress, multi-faceted set of responsibilities to take on. I reckoned it would be a few years or so.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Leadership is an action, not a position. When done right, leadership development transforms individuals, teams, organizations and society. Successful habits are key to great leadership whether coaching a team, managing a startup or moving up the ranks of a Fortune 500 company. Leadership expert Lisa Skeete Tatum shares four ways that set successful leaders apart in an era dominated by change and disruption. 1.

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Eventbase

DECEMBER 19, 2018

2018 has been a banner year at Eventbase. We’ve expanded our team in both Vancouver and London, released exciting new products , won some awards , and delivered apps for over 600 events around the world. As we head into a new year, it’s fun to take a look at the year behind us. Even though we work hard, there has always been a fun-loving side to our culture, and 2018 was no exception.

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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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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Star Events’ VerTech Ultra system provided for a stunning production at Riot Games’ League Of Legends World Championships final in South Korea, which attracted a record 99.6m unique viewers according to stats revealed last week. The Opening Ceremony at Incheon Munhak Stadium, Seoul used augmented reality (AR) to fit virtual/in-game band K/DA onstage, and across over 2,000sqm of screens, for the first musical performance, alongside Madison Beer, Miyeon and Soyeon of (G)I-DLE, and Jaira Burns late

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Event Planning BluePrint

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Destination weddings are a common trend in the wedding industry, with 25% of couples exchanging vows hundreds of miles or more from their hometowns in the United States. With the average wedding now costing $33,391, it’s important to get the details right , especially if you’re organizing a wedding at a far away or international location. The most important detail is the one that will set the tone for the entire event: the wedding venue. 4 Questions to Ask.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Joining the Event Industry News podcast this week is Evvnt founder Richard Green. Richard linked up with host James Dickson from his base in LA to talk about the growth of Evvnt and the way in which search engines – particularly Google – have shaped the way marketers promote events. During the chat, Richard analyses the way in which event promoters post their online listings, highlighting some of the best and worse examples and explaining why the wording of event listings is vital to their succe

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Hubilo Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Evolution of Corporate Events is a wide topic of discussion which is why it was perfect for twitter chat. With our monthly twitter chat bringing this topic up with the event industry professionals, was a great way to know their insights and opinions. People nowadays are investing a lot of time and energy into corporate events. Corporate and business events have taken a big hit and upgraded with the event trends and event technology in the view now.

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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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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 19, 2018

The most recent report from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research included good news for anyone involved in organizing trade shows : More square feet of exhibit space, more attendees, and more revenues. While another quarter of growth for trade shows is a positive sign for the industry, exhibits are not operating in a business-as-usual environment.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 19, 2018

EFS Europe was honoured to be invited to provide temporary pedestrian walkway for the ‘Shrouds of the Somme’ First World War commemorative event at London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park; 8 th to 18 th November. 72,396 shrouded figures all created by one man were on display, for the first and only time. Each figure represented a British Commonwealth serviceman killed at the Somme with no known grave, many of whose bodies were never recovered from the battlefields.

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ePly

DECEMBER 19, 2018

No matter your industry, event attendees are expecting you ( now more than ever ) to consider the environmental footprint caused by your event. Think about it: gas for transportation, plastic cutlery for catering, paper for your agendas - the list goes on! Consider these pros and cons on eco-friendly initiatives to help make your next event season more environmentally conscious where you can!

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 19, 2018

usatoday.com. The 2018 amenity honor roll is full of fresh new services and creative bonus activities to try to make airport dwell time a little less stressful and a little more enjoyable. ( USA Today ). Read More.

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Unique Venues

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Finding the perfect match for a wedding venue is easy when you look outside the box. Non-traditional venues are not only as beautiful as traditional spaces, but they also better cater to a couple’s specific interests and needs, making their wedding day one they’ll always remember. In fact, the planning website SpecialEvents.com, citing a survey on The Knot, states that “formal weddings have decreased by 16 percent because couples booked non-traditional venues such as barns, his

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 19, 2018

The Columbus Dispatch. The latest plan calls for the new Hilton tower to include 27 floors — including two floors below High Street — plus rooftop event space. ( The Columbus Dispatch ). Read More.

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Converve

DECEMBER 19, 2018

On 4 December, around 150 event professionals met in Ingelheim at TechXperience 2018. Converve was one of the partners and a workshop provider. This allowed us to welcome an interested group of event designers to our “Development of creative match-making formats for events, trade fairs, and conferences” workshop. In our interactions, several exciting aspects that event managers face time and time again were discussed – or aspects that they would like to see in the matchmaking at their events.

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Ungerboeck Software International

DECEMBER 19, 2018

It's that time of the year again (yes, holiday season, but no, we're not talking about the three-course-meal you are preparing for Christmas now), when bloggers around the globe sit down to write a blog to let the world know about their personal highlights of the year. And YES, we’re happy to provide exactly such a piece for the event and exhibition industry.

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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.

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Converve

DECEMBER 19, 2018

On 4 December, around 150 event professionals met in Ingelheim at TechXperience 2018. Converve was one of the partners and a workshop provider. This allowed us to welcome an interested group of event designers to our “Development of creative match-making formats for events, trade fairs, and conferences” workshop. In our interactions, several exciting aspects that event managers face time and time again were discussed – or aspects that they would like to see in the matchmaking at their events.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Lorenz Hassenstein. Lorenz Hassenstein has been named the president and chief executive officer of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. He takes the place of Barry Smith, who will resign on Feb. 1. Hassenstein joined the convention center as its general manager one year ago, bringing more than 23 years of experience in general management, trade/consumer event management, and strategic business development to the role.

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Converve

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Am 4. Dezember trafen sich rund 150 Event Professionals in Ingelheim zur TechXperience 2018. Converve war einer der Partner und Workshop-Anbieter, und so konnten wir eine interessierte Gruppe von Event-Designern bei unserem Workshop "Entwicklung kreativer Matchmaking-Formate für Events, Messen und Kongresse" begrüßen. Dabei kamen im Austausch miteinander einige spannende Aspekte auf den Tisch, denen Eventmanager immer wieder begegnen - oder die sie sich für das Matchmaking auf ihren Even

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 19, 2018

International Meetings Review. The Park MGM and Cisco have opened a new, IACC-certified meeting space: the 7,000-square-foot Ideation Studio. ( International Meetings Review ). Read More.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2018

How well do you measure and optimize your event program? When it comes to measurement and optimization, it’s not always clear what to track and how to improve. If you only measure revenue to track event success, you aren’t looking at the entire picture. In reality, you’re missing out on some key factors. When it comes to measuring event program success, or return on investment, you should be tracking more than dollars.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 19, 2018

forbes.com. Julius Robinson, SVP and global brand leader at Marriott International, talks about the brand’s ambitious redesign, which also includes its Sheraton properties. ( Forbes ). Read More.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 19, 2018

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