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Making Up for Fewer Skilled Workers at Your Conference

Velvet Chainsaw

Throughout 2022, nearly every meeting service provider continues to be short-staffed and plagued by last-minute no-shows or insufficiently skilled workers. This is having a huge impact on event organizers and their teams during both planning and execution phases of events. More than ever, we need to be running several steps ahead — checking, double-checking, and even pitching in to ensure the attendee and exhibitor experience doesn’t suffer.

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Hilton Report: Caring for Meeting Attendees Emerging Trend

EventMB

Skift Take: Hilton’s 2023 Emerging Trends Report focuses on a sense of caring, frictionless travel, more engaging experiences, and enhanced wellness offerings. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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The Event Tech Buyer’s Guide 2023

Event Industry News

The past year has seen the events industry, once again, start to flourish. In-person events are back but that doesn’t mean the end for virtual and hybrid, as many have seen first-hand their virtues when seeking to attract a wider and more global audience. Technology plays a key role in all aspects of events and this year of bounce-back and evolution is no exception.

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A City Within a City to Launch in SoCal

Smart Meetings

Although historically shadowed by its famous neighbor city of Los Angeles or seen only as the home of Disneyland, Anaheim is making literal and metaphorical groundbreaking moves to establish itself as a presence in Southern California. Construction begins in January 2023 to build ocV!BE. This “city within a city” will be a hub of entertainment, food and Southern California lifestyle and is expected to become the beating heart of Anaheim.

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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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Two Types of Team Building Takeaways

Best Corporate Events

During team building activities, participants experience challenges, camaraderie, recognition, and fun. But what do they take away? After the shared laughter and the high-fives, what do they bring back home and to the workplace from that experience? According to Roy Charette, a leader in the fields of team building and professional development training, and managing partner at Best Corporate Events, the specific takeaways are many, but fall into two main types.

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Two Types of Team Building Takeaways

Best Corporate Events

During team building activities, participants experience challenges, camaraderie, recognition, and fun. But what do they take away? After the shared laughter and the high-fives, what do they bring back home and to the workplace from that experience? According to Roy Charette, a leader in the fields of team building and professional development training, and managing partner at Best Corporate Events, the specific takeaways are many, but fall into two main types.

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Meeting Professionals Supporting Hospitality Rebound After Hurricane

Smart Meetings

When word came that Hurricane Ian would be approaching the eastern coast of Florida, hotels and businesses were left in a precarious and uncertain position. Many establishments closed as a result, leaving many with weeks without pay, in addition to damages caused to their community by the disaster. Despite the setback, many businesses came back strong.

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Carina Bauer resumes her position as AEO chair

Event Industry News

Past AEO Chair and Chief Executive Officer of IMEX Group, Carina Bauer, has resumed the position of AEO chair, following Julie Driscoll’s appointment as chief executive officer at Olympia London. Ordinarily, AEO members hold the positions of vice chair, chair, and past chair for a year each, which creates a strong succession plan. It also creates consistency and allows for the exchange of knowledge on processes and industry issues between all parties; and gives the vice chair time to form their

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How to Book an Event Venue in 15 Steps

Eventtia

For a physical, in-person event, the event’s venue is arguably the most important element that will determine the event’s success. No matter how well you’ve planned and organized the event: securing the best sponsors, booking the biggest talents in the industry, and so on, it will likely be a failure if the venue is not a good match for the event in one way or another.

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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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venue spotlight: nobu hotel london portman square

SevenEvents

finding a hotel for a networking event that can cater to all your needs can be tricky. here at sevenevents, we are here to make that search easier. one of our favourite hotels is the nobu hotel, a luxury venue located in Marylebone. it features 249 rooms and suites, not forgetting the world-class dining options, including nobu restaurant, nobu bar and the nobu terrace. there is a spectacular pre-function room, where you and your guests can enjoy a drinks reception, before making your way to the

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Apogee Announces Bronze Sponsorship of The Exhibitor Advocate

Exhibitor Magazine

Apogee, an Experiential Design agency located in New York, is pleased to announce their involvement with The Exhibitor Advocate as a founding Sponsor.

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Embrace the Cloud: Using SharePoint with Association Boards

StraussCA

High-performing association Board members are busy enough. Volunteer Boards put trust into their association staff to maximize efficiencies and make the best use of their time, skills, and knowledge as an expert in their field. The second piece of the puzzle, and how these efficiencies come full circle, involves Board members embracing new technologies and change for the better.

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PCMA Announces 2023 Class of 20 in their Twenties

Exhibitor Magazine

CHICAGO, IL  PCMA has selected 20 emerging leaders from the next generation of global business event professionals for its annual '20 in Their Twent.

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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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Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices For Your Next Virtual Trade Show

Socio Events

As we continue to ride the virtual wave that began in 2020, virtual trade shows are more popular than ever. Organizations of all sizes are opting for an online (or hybrid) option for their upcoming events. But how do you host a successful virtual trade show? There are lots of things that event organizers need to consider when dreaming up the perfect event.

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EXHIBITOR Magazine Names Finalists for Best Convention Center

Exhibitor Magazine

ROCHESTER, MN  Earlier this year, Exhibitor Group, which produces both EXHIBITOR magazine and Find It  Marketplace, the buyer's guide to trade show.

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SPACES & STORIES ADDS FLIPPER’S ROLLER DISCO BOOGIE PALACE TO THEIR PORTFOLIO

Prestige Events Magazine

Spaces & Stories collaborates with Flipper’s Roller Disco Boogie Palace at Broadwick Live’s venue, Exhibition London . Spaces & Stories, Broadwick Live’s global full-service event space provider and platform, is proud to present Flipper’s Roller Disco Boogie Palace, adding this new attraction to their expanding portfolio. Broadwick Live, creator and developer of much-loved venues such as Printworks London & Magazine London has signed a venue hire agreement with Flipper&#

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Top 3 Event Suppliers for AV Equipment in the UK and Spain

Eventscase Blog

Following the rise and fall of various event formats in recent years, due in large part to the pandemic, event organisers would need to count on suppliers for proper AV equipment regardless if the event is face-to-face, virtual or hybrid. When attendees are becoming smarter and would want to “experience” the best events, it comes as no surprise that you would need to invest in this aspect of event management.

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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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“We’re hoping for damage limitations.” 

Prestige Events Magazine

“Ahead of the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Simon Richards, Treasurer of beam and Managing Director of Convenus said; “Our industry has to hope that the Autumn Statement causes limited damage rather than expect any good news. “The Chancellor’s downbeat comments in advance suggest that we should expect tax increases and spending cuts rather than support, even for industries like this struggling to recover from the effects of the pandemic, rising energy costs and talent shortages.

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Scott Young Promoted to Director of Experiential Marketing for Apple Rock

Exhibitor Magazine

GREENSBORO, NC  Apple Rock, an innovator in the design and manufacture of trade show exhibits, branded environments, and experiential marketing, anno.

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Event Relief 2022!

Prestige Events Magazine

On Tuesday 29 November event professional Dan Assor will be leading and hosting an 11-hour virtual event, raising essential funds for three event industry charities: EventWell, Make It Blue, and Meeting Needs. Why does it matter? Mental health-related illness affects one in three event professionals every year. Mental health services are seeing unprecedented demand and the impact of the cost-of-living crisis is wide-reaching.

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Mike Montgomery Joins Skyline as SVP of Client Services

Exhibitor Magazine

EAGAN, MINN.  Skyline Exhibits, a trade show exhibiting company, announced today that industry veteran Mike Montgomery has joined the Skyline. le.

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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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Gala Submissions Deadline is Approaching Quickly!

Special Events

Only a few weeks left to submit your event for a Gala Award!

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Cloud Conventions Unveils Venue, a Digital Destination for Virtual and Hybrid Events, Online Communities and Training

Exhibitor Magazine

ATLANTA, GA  Cloud Conventions today launched Venue, a self-managed, budget-friendly year-round Virtual Destinationsm' for small to medium-sized b.

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Tips to Help You Prepare for Giving Tuesday & Year-End Giving

Click & Pledge

We at Click & Pledge understand the significance of Giving Tuesday and year-end giving to nonprofits. We have created this blog to help everyone take full advantage of this upcoming opportunity! Now let’s discuss three ways to maximize your Giving Tuesday and year-end giving campaigns. First, we will discuss the importance of having a plan, then discuss storytelling to encourage donations, and lastly, talk about some tools to boost donations and expand your reach. 1.

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11 Effective Ways To Motivate Your Remote Employees

Eventtia

The COVID-19 pandemic showed us a lot of things, like how crucial it is to take care of ourselves, spend time with family, value nature, and practice working from home. While the first three were relatively easy, the last task was a bit difficult. But, thanks to the greatest epidemic of the decade, we understand that remote work is possible. Though working from home seemed fun for the first few weeks, it started losing its charm after some time.

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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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Day One at Event Tech Live London 2022 ExCeLs…

Event Industry News

Heading east to Event Tech Live (ETL) was natural enough, but to ExCeL? The exhibition superhighway? How would ETL 2022 cope with the transition from multi-room landscape to one pillar-free flat floor? In short, wonderfully well. There’s still a significant queue for entry an hour after doors and inside Hall N10 – ExCeL’s coolly efficient numbered geography belies the arcade-style innovation and content mix inside.