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The Art of Solving Problems at your Event

EventMB

Becoming a better event problem solver can make you indispensable. Luckily, problem-solving is not something you have to be born with. You can master it. Here’s how. In 2015, Steve Harvey, the then host of the Miss Universe Pageant did what every emcee lives in fear of doing. He announced the wrong winner. He later […]. The post The Art of Solving Problems at your Event by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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The benefits of powerful event branding

Gallus Events

So what have we learned from a decade or so creating events and supporting organisations who want to change their events? One thing we have seen is that events that have a powerful and distinctive personally via a distinctive brand consistently do well. The benefits of a powerful event brand are exceptionally high! So we thought we’d quickly outline our thoughts on event branding.

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Try These Clever Swag Ideas For 2018

EventMB

This is a sponsored post by Arrow Promotional. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Are you looking for new ideas to get your visitors excited about your event swag? Here are 10 trends in event promotional items and some hot products you should be aware of. Get your event attendees excited about your […]. The post Try These Clever Swag Ideas For 2018 by Arrow Promotional appeared first on [link].

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A Fresh Look at Millennials in 2017 – a New Eventbrite Report

Eventbrite UK

In this new survey of Millennials, we challenge the idea of the millennial as a phone addict who prefers the digital to the real world. Were we right? The post A Fresh Look at Millennials in 2017 – a New Eventbrite Report appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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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30+ Ways to Promote Your Event For Free

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Subscribe to the blog to stay up to date on event tech trends and best practices, or contact us to see how event apps can can pull double duty as event promotion. Once your event plans are in motion, it’s important to start promoting your event to help get word out and get people (ideally) clamouring at your door to attend. If you have the budget, there are some amazing , eye-catching ways to promote your event.

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30+ Ways to Promote Your Event For Free

Quickmobile

Subscribe to the blog to stay up to date on event tech trends and best practices, or contact us to see how event apps can can pull double duty as event promotion. Once your event plans are in motion, it’s important to start promoting your event to help get word out and get people (ideally) clamouring at your door to attend. If you have the budget, there are some amazing , eye-catching ways to promote your event.

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9 Tips for Avoiding a Food Festival Disaster

BizBash

2017 hasn’t exactly been a banner year for new food festivals. BrunchCon in New York made headlines in March for.

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11 Hotel Sales Interview Questions You Should Ask Every Candidate

Social Tables

So you’re expanding your hotel sales team: congratulations! Next up is drafting some hotel sales interview questions. Here is the list of top hotel sales interview questions you might ask to hire the best candidate in the pool. Hotel sales interview questions should get to the heart of skills you’re looking for. Click To Tweet. 1. What do you know about our hotel?

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September 21, 2017: Judge to Let Jury Decide Whether “Comic-Con” Name Is Generic, Jay-Z Reportedly Declines Super Bowl Halftime Offer, Airbnb Expands to Restaurant Reservations

BizBash

1. JUDGE TO LET JURY DECIDE WHETHER €"COMIC-CON€" NAME IS GENERIC: A federal judge in California overseeing a trademark dispute.

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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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Drones are One of Today’s Hottest Tech Gadgets. Here’s How to Use Them at Your Event

MeetingPool

Drones are everywhere. They have rocketed into public awareness thanks to their ability to capture video and still images from angles that can be hard to achieve using any other means. Plus, these unmanned aerial vehicles can be a lot of fun to operate. While drones were once out of the reach of the masses, […].

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6 Speakers Who Make Today's Politics Relevant to Groups

BizBash

In today's complex political environment, and given the many issues currently being debated in the halls of government, it can.

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Podcast: Linking the physical and digital worlds to improve event safety and security

Event Industry News

Download this episode (right click and save) This week’s Event Industry News podcast welcomed John Martinez, CEO of event technology supplier Shocklogic. Joining the podcast live from a world congress event in Vienna, Austria, John analysed the methods being used to link event technology with security and safety. Having worked with organisations including the […].

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Essential Design Tips for More Powerful Business Branding at Events [Guest Post]

Eventtia

As a business owner, the brand you build will set the tone for much of your marketing activity and ultimately, can make or break your business’s success. Between the branding parades of product launches and the battlegrounds of exhibitions, it’s important you attract the attention of visitors to leave a lasting and loyalty-earning impression. With […].

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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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Is Cannabis Tourism the Next Big Thing

Connect Your Meetings

Five or 10 years ago, the term “cannabis tourism” was virtually nonexistent. But today, thanks to the growing trend of legalization across the country, business is booming. Few know that better than Michael Gordon, owner of Seattle-based travel company Kush Tourism. After spending years working for adventure sports publications under the GrindMedia umbrella (Canoe & Kayak and POWDER magazines), Gordon left the publishing industry and connected with his current business partner, Chase Nobles,

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Marriott’s Hotel Marketing: Why Their Marketing is A Cut Above the Rest

Social Tables

With the meteoric rise of Airbnb still climbing, hoteliers are caught playing catch-up in winning over choosy travelers and millennials. How can a large hotel brand position itself to appeal to that market? Marriott’s hotel marketing is succeeding in doing just that. We took a closer look to see how they’re putting strategic thought into how they interact with potential guests. 80% of millennials use social media to make decisions and UGC has the most influence.

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DB Event Networks launches “Wi-Fi on the fly” for instant connectivity at events

Event Industry News

DB Event Networks, the connectivity division of DB Systems, has launched a new Wi-Fi connectivity solution; “Wi-Fi on the fly”. As the name suggests, Wi-Fi on the fly enables event organisers to instantly create a Wi-Fi network where there is no existing connectivity infrastructure, making it perfect for festivals, experiential, pop-up activations or on-site production […].

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4 Easy Ways to Simplify the Hotel Check-In Process for Customers

Social Tables

Making a good first impression is important for any hotel. That’s why it’s important to make sure one of the first physical interactions your guests have with your hotel is a smooth one. Here are a few tips to simplify the hotel check-in process for customers and start their stay on the right foot. Ensure a great first impression with guests by simplifying the hotel check-in process.

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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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Tobacco Dock supports women in events

Event Industry News

Fast Forward 15 sets new intake underway Tobacco Dock hosted the first meeting of this year’s Fast Forward 15 events. The mentoring initiative, which encourages and inspires women in the events and hospitality sectors, provides applicants with the opportunity to be mentored, encouraged and advised by an industry expert for a period of one year, […].

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3 Lessons for Unforgettable Event Stories from a Master Film Storyteller

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Once upon a time, there was a story about stories. Did that catch your attention? We are wired to listen to the irresistible power of stories, and at one point or another everyone needs to tell a story. As The New York Times bestselling author Harrison Monarth wrote , “We humans have been communicating through stories for upwards of 20,000 years, back when our flat screens were cave walls.”.

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Bring Your Dog to Paint and Sip

Attendee Events

It’s been said over and over that dog is man’s best friend, but friend doesn’t really do justice to the relationship most of us have with our canine companions. More and more people are looking for dog friendly businesses these days so they can take Fido along. Yes, they may even be looking for a bring your dog to paint and sip night event!

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IPRS Aeromed: Leading Event Medic Experts

Event Industry News

As we all know, organising a successful event takes some serious skills. Whatever the type or size of your event, one element that should be part of the initial planning and budgeting should be keeping your crowds safe, especially by having the correct medical provisions in place. I spoke to Vicki Stuart, General Manager at […]. The post IPRS Aeromed: Leading Event Medic Experts appeared first on Event Industry News.

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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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Essential Design Tips for More Powerful Business Branding at Events [Guest Post]

Eventtia

As a business owner, the brand you build will set the tone for much of your marketing activity and ultimately, can make or break your business’s success. Between the branding parades of product launches and the battlegrounds of exhibitions, it’s important you attract the attention of visitors to leave a lasting and loyalty-earning impression. With […].

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IPRS Aeromed

Event Industry News

IPRS Aeromed offers paramedic led, specialist medical services for medium to large scale events. We strive to provide medical services of the highest quality for our patients. IPRS Aeromed has a significant number of highly skilled paramedics and EMTs who can provide event medical services and offer the ideal support base to your first aid […].

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4 Eco-Conscious Convention Centers for Your Next Green Meeting

SmartMeetings

While it’s now common for convention centers to include sustainability initiatives in their operating policies , not all such programs are created equal. Planners in search of an environmentally responsible venue can book these convention centers with a clear eco-conscience. Austin Convention Center. The LEED Gold certified Austin Convention Center is taking steps to support its home city’s ambitious goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2020.

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The Gold Standard for Sustainable Events

GlobalSignIn

Managing events through sustainable processes is what defines businesses with a well-developed culture of social responsibility. If a company manages setting up an event that resonates with attendees’ expectations and cutting any negative environmental impacts that emerge as by-products of said organizational processes, this is real sustainability mastery.

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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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Treat Yo’ Self to a “Party in a Box” for Planners!

SmartMeetings

Getting a mystery gift at your doorstep each month sounds like a SUPER nice luxury, doesn’t it? Well, that’s precisely why an abundance of subscription boxes have been popping up. And they’re pretty tactful. Avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach, they target an array of niche markets. There’s a box for Korean beauty trends ( Memebox ), mermaid fanatics ( Filthy Mermaid ) and many more.

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DB Systems achieves hat-trick of certifications

Event Industry News

DB Systems has once again secured triple ISO certification; achieving the “upgrade status” to the internationally recognised sustainability and environmental standards, ISO20121 and ISO14001 and Quality Management Standard ISO9001. AJA Registrars, an international UKAS accredited Certification Body, externally audited DB Systems and they passed with flying colours to be not only the first Audio-Visual company […].

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In the Wake of Hurricanes, It’s Raining Cats and Dogs

SmartMeetings

Photo credit: Southwest Airlines. As the headlines are awash with the human misery of Harvey, Irma and Maria, our four-legged friends have not been forgotten. Lessons were learned from an earlier disaster named Katrina, a dozen years ago, when thousands of pets were abandoned in the rush to flee floodwaters—many never to be seen again. In a coordinated display of logistics, communication and perseverance—all classic meeting planner skills—animal-advocate groups sprang into action last month as H