Tue.May 04, 2021

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Venue Risk Assessment for Events During (And After) COVID-19

Picatic by Eventbrite

As we slowly return to live events, it’s important to determine if your pre-pandemic, tried-and-true venues can still meet safety requirements for your area. Taking the time to do your own event risk assessment during every stage of event planning can help you choose a venue and mitigate risk before your tickets even go on sale. We’ve […].

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What Is Artificial Intelligence Really and When Will It Matter for Events?

EventMB

“Artificial intelligence” is a popular marketing buzzword that's made its way to the event industry as event tech providers add and promote more AI features. Is the term overused? What is artificial intelligence, and when should you care? Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning technology have come a long way in recent years, and they […].

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40 Inspiring Virtual Trade Show Ideas for 2021

Event Age by Swapcard

We’ve put together a list that is full of practical tips and ideas to help you run a successful virtual trade show, regardless of your experience.

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5 Lessons Learned Returning to In-Person Events

PCMA Convene

Joel Davis (from left0, Ted Wirth, and Rick McConnell catch up at the SISO CEO Summit at The Ritz-Carlton in Amelia Island, Florida. Networking and peer-to-peer conversations were top of mind for some attending the April event, a PCMA Catalyst community member wrote. (Courtesy SISO). PCMA’s Catalyst community offers members a platform to ask each other questions, share ideas, or, as the website says, “communicate and collaborate.

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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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Q&A with Rachel Sheerin on Banishing Burnout and Reinventing Joy

SmartMeetings

Name : Rachel Sheerin. Motivational Keynote Speaker, Event Emcee and Host of F THIS S. Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst. “To do great work, you have to love what you do, who you do it with and who you do it for. If you’ve lost that loving feeling for your work, that’s burnout—and you’re not alone.”. How did you start talking about burnout? It’s personal.

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Ashley and Cliten’s Outdoor Wedding at the Arlington Estate

EventSource

If you’re looking for inspiration on how to do a glam wedding in a truly elegant way, then look no further than Ashley and Cliten’s outdoor wedding. The couple, who have dated for several years, enlisted the help of the creative team at Whim Event Planning & Design for their romantic lockdown-friendly fete at The Arlington Estate. From the gorgeous tent to the bright florals to the rousing game of flip cup, this wedding had it all!

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Smart Moves in San Antonio, Louisville and More

Smart Meetings

Marc Anderson. Visit San Antonio named Anderson president and CEO, effective June 1. Anderson comes from Choose Chicago and McCormick Place, a convention center in Chicago, where he was chief operating officer. Before Choose Chicago, Anderson was regional director of marketing for The Peninsula Hotels. Anderson serves on the board of directors for United States Travel Association (USTA), is an executive committee member of Meetings Mean Business Coalition, co-chair of USTA CEO Roundtable and is

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Level UP report a full operational month in March 2021

Prestige Events Magazine

In spite of ongoing restrictions on international travel and events, UAE-based DMC Level UP is celebrating after a full operational month in March. The company successfully hosted a number of international conference and incentive groups from 40 to 400 attendees across two different emirates, in what they believe is a positive sign for the recovery of live events.

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3 Reasons You SHOULDN’T Get an Event Planning Certification

QC Event School

Not sure whether you should invest the time, money, and effort to get a professional event planning certification? QC Event School’s Student Ambassador, Afton Romrell, is here to discuss 3 scenarios where a certification won’t be necessary. Afton is the co-founder of Eventfully Sweet. She is also a graduate of QC’s Event & Wedding Planning and Event Decor programs.

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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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Eventsforce Registration for Your Virtual, Hybrid and In-Person Events

Event Industry News

The registration process is still one of the most important aspects of planning a successful event. It helps you collect important information on your attendees. It helps your attendees do things like select sessions and make payments. But more importantly, a good registration experience can have a HUGE impact on first impressions (and attendance!) so it makes sense to get it right.

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New cavlo Tradeshow Debuts with Touch-Free Registration Process

Exhibitor Magazine

Las Vegas, NV  cavlo, a trades-only event for members of the professional audio, video and lighting community, will host its inaugural event next Th.

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Joint industry initiative launches to unite event data

Event Industry News

A working group of event organisers and technology platforms announces Virtual Standard Export Format (VSef) a universal format for virtual and hybrid event data. The data standards have been developed collaboratively by a cross-industry working group. Founding members include ten global event organisers and leading event tech platform partners , who have come together to create a shared industry-wide standard.

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Insurance Fraud Detection Using Machine Learning: What You Should Know

Management Events

In 2019, fraudulent insurance claims costed insurance companies in the United Kingdom £1.2 billion alone. Today, we see a rise in insurance fraud particularly in the property, automotive and healthcare sectors. With Accenture naming insurance as the industry most susceptible to future disruption , insurance companies need to adopt digital innovations urgently to reduce instances of fraudulent claims and better prepare for future threats. .

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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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Music Venue Trust Reveal Grassroots Music Venue Survey Results

Event Industry News

A new survey commissioned by Music Venue Trust (MVT) among members of the Music Venues Alliance (MVA) has revealed the full extent to which grassroots music venues in England are planning to re-open their doors from May 17 th and beyond, based upon the timeline laid out by the government. May 17 th signals the penultimate stage in the government’s roadmap to ease COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in the UK before a planned return to full capacity social activity on June 21 st.

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BVEP CALLS ON INDUSTRY FOR CONTRIBUTIONS FOR ‘SHAPE OF EVENTS TO COME’ REPORT

Prestige Events Magazine

The Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP) is seeking contributions from businesses and organisations across the events sector for its upcoming report, ‘The Shape of Events to Come,’ which it plans to launch next month. The report will provide an overview of the pandemic’s impact on the events sector; the road to recovery – focusing on what the sector needs to do in the short term and the support it requires; and building back better – the future of the events sector in the longer term

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New and Renovated: Energized from Michigan to Montenegro

Smart Meetings

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, Arizona. The newly reopened downtown property stars a 19,000-square-foot lobby featuring a cafe, bar and restaurant that invites guest to work, sip with friends or relax solo amid communal energy. The lobby features soundproof booths for calls and six glass-enclosed meeting spaces, providing focus and privacy but still energized by comings and goings.

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it’s all about the guidelines

SevenEvents

we understand that it’s a very difficult time to plan ahead at the moment. but like we’ve mentioned before, doing something is always better than doing nothing. in terms of events this works for both internal and external events. it’s all about thinking outside the box. if you normally do an event inside… consider getting outdoors. if you are wondering whether christmas parties may go ahead… consider doing a summer party. if you aren’t sure if you can still hold an event… consult with your amazi

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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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Brand Experience Innovator ASTOUND Group Launches ASTOUND Sports and Venues

Exhibitor Magazine

PORTLAND, Ore. - ASTOUND Group announced the formation of ASTOUND Sports and Venues, a dedicated business delivering world-class experiences to today's.

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Top training magazines for industry news

Arlo Training & Events Software

Whether you’re a training center, a higher education provider, or a private consultant, it’s important to be across all of the relevant training magazines. Keeping up to date with what’s happening in the industry is important for context, trends, new technologies and staying one step ahead of your competitors. But with so much information out there on the world wide web, it can be hard to know where to start, or which sources to trust.

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Worre Studios Launches Groundbreaking Interactive Facility for Hybrid Events

Exhibitor Magazine

LAS VEGAS  How does one translate an in-person event with tens of thousands of attendees into an engaging virtual conference during the time of a pan.

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What Is Artificial Intelligence Really and When Will It Matter for Events?

Skift

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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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JLLive and beMatrix Collaborate to Create Stronger Offering in the Events, Exhibition and TV World

Exhibitor Magazine

Oxford, UK  JLLive and beMatrix are delighted to announce a collaboration between the two industry leaders designed to enhance the offering of both c.

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The 2021 Guide To Virtual Conferences (And Why You Might Want to go Hybrid)

SpotMe Blog

Virtual conferences aren’t a groundbreaking idea anymore, but event planners are continually learning how to use them in groundbreaking ways. What grew out of necessity is quickly turning into a benefit, with new ways to connect and explore with people around the globe. One of the many benefits is a hybrid element, which includes the best of in-person and virtual events.

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Global DMC Partners Releases Results of Q1 Meetings and Events Survey

Exhibitor Magazine

Washington, D.C.  Global DMC Partners (GDP), the world's premier centralized resource for virtual, hybrid and in-person events, recently shared the f.

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The Innofac Show Joins Hands with Leading Organizations and Thought Leaders

Exhibitor Magazine

The Innofac Show is delighted to join hands with Exhibitor Media Group, Planting to Processing Magazine, No Vacancy News, Today's Hotelier, AAHOA, CAB.

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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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National Hardware Show Gears Up for 75th Edition with Digital Component, Reimagined Experience

Exhibitor Magazine

NORWALK, CT.  The National Hardware Show (NHS) will return to the Las Vegas Convention Center October 21-23, 2021 for its 75th edition. Not only wil.

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