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200+ tips, strategies, templates and tactics to win at event marketing in 2018. Your practical event marketing plan to quickly grow your event and sell more tickets. Why do you need it? Because you create great events. But marketing them is a tough challenge. After pouring your heart and soul into planning an event it can […]. The post The 5Ws Event Marketing Plan (2018 edition): Strategies, Tactics and Trends Framework by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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JANUARY 2, 2018

As we return to work after the festive break, it is the time to decide on those new year’s resolutions and set goals for the year ahead. Here are some ideas. The post 4 New Year’s Resolutions for Event Organisers in 2018 appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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JANUARY 2, 2018

Building upon the success of Braden Kelley's Blogging Innovation, we launched Innovation Excellence on August 1, 2011 and so 2017 was our sixth full year of operations. To celebrate we've pulled together the Top 100 Innovation Articles of 2017 from our archive of nearly 7,000 innovation-related articles from more than 400 contributing authors. Click the link if you missed.

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JANUARY 2, 2018

There are tricks to make your event preparation effective (and achievable) as the event approaches. Here are 5 ways you can prepare — a year early. The post 5 Ways to Prepare for Your Event — A Year Early appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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JANUARY 2, 2018

First of all, I hate doing yearly predictions. Also, this is the time of year that every PR firm in the country asks me to read the cloud computing predictions of their clients, which are all pretty much wrong and self-serving. So, I’ve put together four cloud predictions for 2018 that you won’t see coming but that should help shape your cloud strategy for the new year. [ Learn all about the cloud at InfoWorld.

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JANUARY 2, 2018

Why create a course from scratch when you can get a head start with a course starter pack? Course starter templates are made of multiple templates from our library, designed to create an engaging and interactive course. All assets can easily be modified to match your branding. Just input your content and they’re ready to go! We took a look back at this year’s most downloaded course starters, broken down by authoring tool.

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JANUARY 2, 2018

Expanding into practically every aspect of our lives, the digital revolution has set out to achieve one core aim – to improve and enhance our daily experiences. And it does, extremely well. Transport, education, finance; even relationships. There’s assistance for almost everything at the click of button… The event industry is no stranger to welcoming […].

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JANUARY 2, 2018

Meetings and conventions can often conjure images of sitting inside all day, snacking on unhealthy pastries, and drinking one too.

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Heidi A. Voorhees, CAE. EDUCATION Bachelor of arts, majoring in commercial recreation/business, Central Michigan University; master of business administration, Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. MY FIRST INDUSTRY JOB Straight out of college — convention assistant, SmithBucklin. MY PREVIOUS THREE JOBS Vice president of strategic initiatives, Institute of Food Technologists; senior vice president of housing, Experient; and two short stints at tech startups (BOB.tv and Eved).

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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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The new year is here, and that means it’s time to set new goals – new year, new goals. Setting goals is a great and efficient way to engage your employees. It gives them direction and motivation as well as a clear frame of reference for success. However, not all goals are created equally. Some goals are more motivating than others. Below are four recommendations for how you can set motivating goals for your employees.

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JANUARY 2, 2018

How do you let a city know that they’re not only hosting your conference — they’re also invited to the festivities? The Society of Architectural Historians’ Christopher Kirbabas says that local media is key. SAH works closely with the local press, including placing ads in newspapers and pitching stories to various outlets. “Some tours really catch the local press’ ear, and then it goes from there,” Kirbabas said.

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Mariah Carey’s comeback and the mercury’s dip proved a potent combination for ABC’s “Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.

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JANUARY 2, 2018

Birmingham named Commonwealth Games host city in 2022, with anticipated economic boost of £526 million to the West Midlands region City and region expecting between 500,000 and one million additional Games visitors during 11-day sporting event Tourism bodies across Birmingham have welcomed the news that the city will host the Commonwealth Games in 2022.

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JANUARY 2, 2018

Mobile Bay property known for a daily cannon salute is in the last stages of $32 million refresh.

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JANUARY 2, 2018

As health care and technology converges, how can medical meetings stay relevant? The number of medicine-focused conferences that bring in a wide range of disciplines and diverse audiences is growing. Some of the most influential — and one newcomer to watch — include: TEDMED , Nov. 14–16, Palm Springs, California, tedmed.com — Created by TED founder Richard Wurman, TEDMED is now operated by a nonprofit foundation.

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JANUARY 2, 2018

Marcus, the Southern and Ethiopian-tinged restaurant from celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson, closed at MGM National Harbor Tuesday. The restaurant will.

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JANUARY 2, 2018

Since 2013, Trinity Event Solutions has raised more than £100,000 for local charities through their Triple Challenge initiative. Their Triple Challenge has gone from strength to strength and on Monday, 18th December, the Stamford-based venue finding and event management company celebrated the success of their 2017 fundraising activity by presenting cheques to Hospital at Home, […].

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Event Marketer asked Rick Farman, co-founder of Superfly, the New York City-based organization behind San Francisco’s Outside Lands and rural.

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JANUARY 2, 2018

Image credit: Ant Clausen The ACC Liverpool Group has achieved its highest annual turnover since opening in 2008. The company, home to BT Convention Centre, Echo Arena, Exhibition Centre Liverpool, Pullman Liverpool hotel and TicketQuarter, delivered a turnover of £25.8m, compared to £17.2m for the previous 12 month period. Figures are based on audited accounts […].

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JANUARY 2, 2018

Following the resignation of C.E.O. Sam Haskell and other executives, journalist Gretchen Carlson will now chair the Miss America Organization.

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JANUARY 2, 2018

Image: drp’s Christmas Conference – Harry Potter Theme. drp celebrated and ended their year on a high with an increased turnover of £21.5M, in comparison to 2016’s £16.4M and a gross profit of £12M, at the annual Christmas Conference and Anything’s Possible awards ceremony, which was held at drp’s 212 studios in Worcestershire on 22nd […].

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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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JANUARY 2, 2018

Looking for a new venue for your next event? Here are the most anticipated Miami/South Florida restaurants, corporate event venues.

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JANUARY 2, 2018

Hackers at Cyber Security Week 2017. Photo Credit Martijn Beekman. The Hague is known as the cybersecurity capital of Holland, and for good reason. The Dutch city is home to the Hague Security Delta (HSD), a cluster of business, government, and knowledge institutions that work together in areas such as cybersecurity, infrastructure protection, and more.

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JANUARY 2, 2018

Everyone has different ideas and approaches for the next big thing in luxury hospitality, from digital innovation and more personalization.

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JANUARY 2, 2018

Around 250 security personnel monitor the LA Auto Show. Last month, the LA Auto Show celebrated its 110th anniversary. The show’s journey along the highway of growth and innovation has earned it must-attend status from the CEOs of leading car brands and everyday auto lovers alike. The New York Times , Forbes , USA Today , and a range of other publications regularly praise the program for its display of next-generation technology.

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1. WHY C.E.S. IS RELEVANT AGAIN: In recent years, big-name tech companies like Apple, Google, and Samsung have held product.

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JANUARY 2, 2018

In this case, what happened in Vegas didn’t stay in Vegas. The resort fee—a daily charge tacked onto a hotel or resort room rate for services guests may or may not want—began there about eight years ago. Last year, the U.S. hotel market collected an estimated $2.7 billion for all manner of fees and surcharges, according to Bjorn Hanson of New York University Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality and Tourism.

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JANUARY 2, 2018

I put myself through college by working part-time in the HR department (called “Personnel” back then) at UPS. That was decades ago, but whenever the topic of sexual harassment comes up, I’m automatically brought back to my time there, and one particular coworker. He used to hound me to come to his apartment Saturday nights, where he and his wife would host orgies (his word, not mine).

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