Tue.May 16, 2023

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Shopping for event management tools: How to get internal buy-in when you’re considering a move

Attendease

Getting buy-in from the executive team for new technology, like event management tools, can be challenging. Plus, you won’t be the only one using it. So how do you get your co-workers on board for change, too? Even if your existing processes are broken, people tend to want to stay with the devil they know vs making a change. But there are strategies you can use to increase your chances of success.

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Business Events Must Consumerize to Survive

EventMB

Skift Take: Audience demographics, needs, and expectations for in-person experiential programs have shifted, engendering many business-to-business events to evolve into more engaging, personalized, consumerized, and ultimately, business-to-consumer event experiences.

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The “Other” New Normal: How Planners Have Adapted to Remote Working

Eventsforce

The COVID-19 pandemic has indelibly changed the ways in which we live and work. For those in the events sector, the advent and continued popularity of hybrid and remote is undeniably one of the era’s lasting legacies, one which has left a profound mark on the wider industry. Yet deeper still runs the impact of another new normal: remote working. As the results of our white paper have revealed, this practice is now firmly entrenched within the sector’s wider working culture.

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Summer Corporate Events at Leeds Castle

Prestige Events Magazine

Leeds Castle, nestled in the heart of Kent, is a stunning venue for summer corporate events. Surrounded by picturesque gardens and a serene moat, Leeds Castle is an unforgettable setting for any corporate gathering, conference, event or celebration. There is so much on offer for you to host the summer event that your delegates, colleagues and clients will rave about all year.

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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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Event Planning: The Key Elements to Successful Event Execution

Guidebook

It surprised many people when Forbes Magazine listed event planning as the fifth most stressful job. The top four most stressful jobs were soldier, firefighter, airline pilot, and police officer. Each of these other jobs has a high risk of serious injury or worse. So why does Forbes list event planning so high? Event planners have to work for months to get everything in place for an event that will at most occur over only a few days.

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Science Says: Scents Drive Home a Meeting’s Messages

MeetingsNet

Scent specialist Tiffany Rose Goodyear explains how planners can use fragrance to sharpen or relax attendees’ minds at certain moments while strengthening their memories of an event. As much as meeting planners strive to deliver experiences that leave attendees with strong recollections of an event’s content and interactions, one element that could help achieve that goal is seemingly underutilized.

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Event Economy Tracker – Q1 2O23, Price Per Head increases 14.7%

Prestige Events Magazine

Price Per Head for meetings and events up 14.7%, which is above current inflation January and February were slower months, with Q1 ‘saved’ by a strong March Lead times set to remain short Meetings and event business broadly in line with 2019 Delegate sizes have dropped, but there are more meetings and events Data supplied by Venue Performance The meetings and events industry in the UK has experienced a rise in the Price Per Head by 14.7% in Q1 of 2023, marginally exceeding inflation, according t

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CS+TSE Attendees Celebrate Industry Veterans at Leadership Lunch

Special Events

This year's Leadership Lunch brought together leaders for an afternoon together

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ROAR B2B launches Environmental Services & Solutions Expo at NEC

Event Industry News

ROAR B2B is pleased to announce the launch of the Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS) accompanied by the unveiling of the comprehensive National Environmental Services Survey.

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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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The “Other” New Normal: How Planners Have Adapted to Remote Working

Eventsforce

The COVID-19 pandemic has indelibly changed the ways in which we live and work. For those planning events remotely, the advent and continued popularity of hybrid and remote is undeniably one of the era’s lasting legacies, one which has left a profound mark on the wider industry. Yet deeper still runs the impact of another new normal: remote working.

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AGF & Falmouth Uni Sustainability Training for the green future of the events sector

Event Industry News

As the global events industry seeks to become sustainable, with government bodies such as DCMS in the UK calling for environmental standards for festivals, what better place to turn for training than the founders of the world’s first green standards and certification for festivals and events.

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8 Tips for CxOs on Vendor Selection

Management Events

The vendor selection process can be difficult and tedious but when done well, companies will reap the rewards of that collaboration for years to come. In fact, companies that prioritize vendor relationships and focus on a collaborative approach see a 110% increase in revenue and a 31% increase in profitability , according to a study by the Harvard Business Review.

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The Key to Customer Loyalty: How Catering Software Is Enabling Better Communication and Feedback Management

Caterease

As a restaurant owner, manager, or caterer, you know that the customer is always right. This is especially true in. The post The Key to Customer Loyalty: How Catering Software Is Enabling Better Communication and Feedback Management appeared first on Caterease.

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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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wellness-themed events

SevenEvents

wellness-themed events are becoming increasingly popular, as people are more focused than ever on taking care of their mental, physical and emotional health. work can sometimes be stressful, and individuals may find it hard to switch off at night and find the time to focus on themselves and recover. these events offer a range of activities and experiences that promote wellness, such as yoga classes, mindful workshops, spa treatments and healthy food/drink options. one of the key aspects of welln

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All Crisis Communications Firms Are Not Created Equal: Choosing the Best Crisis Communications Firm for Your Business

The Castle Group

“I wish I wasn’t talking to you,” and “I hope I never have to call you.” As you might imagine, these are two familiar refrains we often hear when talking with leaders and organizations for the first time. The conversations can typically be separated into two buckets – they either have an immediate need for crisis communications support or may need assistance at some point in the future.

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TBA Group bolsters its sport division by welcoming new specialist talent to drive the future of sport and brand experiences

Event Industry News

Since 2017, TBA Group has excelled in executing global events across sport, brands and entertainment. TBA (within TBA Group) pride themselves in pushing creative boundaries to deliver unique experiential events that connect people with brands.

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The Meetings Show unveils revamped education programme

Prestige Events Magazine

The Meetings Show has unveiled details of its revamped education programme for this year’s show, which takes place at ExCeL London on 28-29 June. The new look line up will inform, inspire, and empower visitors to think differently, connect differently, plan differently, and live differently. Created in partnership with experience design experts Samme Allen, CEO of conferenceemcees.com , and renowned consultant, author and previous keynote speaker at The Meetings Show, Claus Raasted, content is

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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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How Does the Degree Alternative Work?

Event Academy

The post How Does the Degree Alternative Work? appeared first on Event Academy.

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Shaftesbury Theatre upgrades its sustainability measures

Prestige Events Magazine

Initiatives part of building’s development project Shaftesbury Theatre , events venue and the West End’s largest independent theatre, has implemented several new sustainability measures as part of its ‘dramatic transformation’ renovation project, with the aim of reducing the theatre’s impact on the environment wherever possible. The extension and renovation of the Grade II listed Edwardian theatre, which has included the addition of two new event spaces, has enabled a whole host of sustainabilit

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Degree Alternative Student Experience

Event Academy

The post Degree Alternative Student Experience appeared first on Event Academy.

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Meet in Wales Turns to Renewables

Prestige Events Magazine

Meet in Wales has further reinforced its position as a preferred destination for sustainable business events, with the announcement of a series of initiatives that will not only attract ‘green’ leaning businesses and events, but which also incentivise more sustainable events while in Wales. Covering ‘strategy, funding and law’ the initiatives will see Wales further extend its industrial sector strategy to embrace its growing Renewables sector, while at the same time underlining two new incentive

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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.