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Make Venues looks to the future with new venues director

Event Industry News

Make Venues has appointed Andrew Ward as its new venues director, as the group looks to build on its customer-driven strategic business plan and continued investment in infrastructure. Andrew joins the venues team from parent company, Make UK, where he has worked since 2013. He will oversee all three of the brand’s UK venues which include; Broadway House in London, Engineers’ House in Bristol and Woodland Grange in Leamington Spa.

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The Ultimate Guide to Copywriting for Events

Picatic by Eventbrite

Words are powerful. As an event organiser, you’re constantly crafting copy to persuade readers to buy tickets or register for your event. With the right words, you can also inspire your readers to go above and beyond that — motivating them to sign up for your free guest list, share content with their friends, or […].

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Celebrating Lunar New Year: Traditions, Fireworks, Culinary Delights, and Why It’s Good For Business

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Lunar New Year is a 15-day colorful and vibrant celebration also called the “Spring Festival” The Lunar New Year date changes each year. The color red is considered a lucky and “happy” color red is a symbol of luck, joy, good energy, and passion Lion dances, acrobats, and culinary delights are part of the entertainment. Each year has a zodiac animal assigned to it. 2023 is the Year of the rabbit.

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Creative Ways Meetings Properties Are Addressing Staffing Issues

EventMB

Mohegan Sun Back of House features employees as they plan and execute challenging events including the Miss America pageant. Skift Take: From an original TV series showcasing their workplace culture to covering commuting costs for new hires, hotels are using innovative strategies to position themselves as employers of choice in the midst of a historically tight labor market.

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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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Hands-on training essential for live events careers

Event Industry News

A growing number of creative roles require specialist, practical, and technical skills and experience. Rachel Nicholson, Head of Institution at Backstage Academy, highlights the importance of skills-based education for careers in the live events and creative industries. As the live events and creative industries flourish, employers in the sector need new, highly trained individuals to meet the needs of a booming industry.

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How FX Networks’ AHS:NYC Shop Blurred the Lines Between Horror and Art

Event Marketer

The horror genre is typically depicted as gory and gruesome, but to tease the 11th installment of “American Horror Story,” FX built a pop-up that toed the line between horror and art. The network’s AHS:NYC Shop served as a horror “boutique” designed to help the brand cut through the clutter during a time of year when consumers are inundated with horror content.

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University of Greenwich and AEV join forces for event industry

Event Industry News

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has, today, announced a landmark partnership with the University of Greenwich to create a new Associate Academic status for Higher Education (HE) institutions, with the University of Greenwich acting as Founding Associate Academic Institution. Plans for the academic partnership were created and concluded by Dr. Peter Vlachos, principal lecturer, Faculty of Business, University of Greenwich, and Alden Arnold, project manager, AEV.

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Cardinal Expo Announces LED Video Wall Trade Show Products

Exhibitor Magazine

NEW ORLEANS, LA  With video wall technology advancing in sophistication, reliability, and cost-efficiency, Cardinal Expo is excited to offer LED vide.

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venue spotlight – the cross

SevenEvents

the seven events venue finding team are always on the hunt for the newest openings, so we’re excited to share a fab new venue with you in this week’s blog! in the heart of kings cross, an iconic venue has been revived – the cross. a huge new space which boasts 6 floors for drinking, dining, and dancing. best of all, it’s available for private hire which is music to our event planning ears!

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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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Louisville Lands EXHIBITORLIVE

Exhibitor Magazine

LOUISVILLE, Ky.  Louisville has been selected to host EXHIBITORLIVE, America's premier conference and exhibition for trade show and corporate event.

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Wyboston Lakes Resort secures high ranking as one of the UK’s Best Large Companies to Work For

Prestige Events Magazine

Wyboston Lakes Resort has earned 43rd place in the UK’s Top 100 Best Large Companies to Work For list 2022. The Resort was also placed 17th in the Best Companies to Work for in the East of England. It is also 6th in the Best Companies to Work For in Leisure & Hospitality. The conference, training, and leisure venue also achieved a Best Companies Index (BCI) score of 751.1, based on a scale of 1 to 1000.

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Promoting Sustainable Meetings Through Relatable Numbers

MeetingsNet

On the same day IBTM World detailed its educational agenda for the late-November show, the host facility promoted its renewable-energy production and emissions savings in ways meeting planners can use. When events-industry show IBTM World takes place at Fira Barcelona Gran Via in Spain from November 29 to December 1, attendees will experience a refreshed format with three keynotes and five targeted tracks.

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Historic hotel collection set to reach new speeds with backing of renowned racing driver Romain Grosjean

Prestige Events Magazine

A newly launched hotel collection that’s bringing history to life by compiling the most storied country estates, castles and other unique residences-turned-accommodation scattered across the United Kingdom and Ireland is set to reach new speeds with the backing of Formula One icon, Romain Grosjean. Storied Collection , a growing community of hotels that is seeking to combine modern-day amenities with period charm has now received financial investment from Romain, who recognised the need to conne

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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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Thinking Outside the Box Store

Special Events

Walmart and Chartwells team up to feed 6,000 people a day during the Walmart Associates Week and Shareholders Celebration

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The Eastside Rooms Partners with Watterston Associates

Prestige Events Magazine

The Eastside Rooms is continuing to target domestic and international association meetings through a partnership with industry expert Julie Watterston from Watterston Associates. Julie is well respected throughout the meetings and events world, supporting organisations from conference venues to destinations, and running the Secretariat for the ICCA UK and Ireland Chapter, as well as providing insight and expertise into the market.

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Creating Item-Specific Units of Measure for Ingredients

Caterease

The post Creating Item-Specific Units of Measure for Ingredients appeared first on Caterease.

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ICC Wales shortlisted for two industry awards

Prestige Events Magazine

Finalist in both the ICCA Best Marketing Awards and ABPCO Excellence Awards. ICC Wales has been shortlisted for two prestigious meetings industry awards. The South Wales venue has been announced as a finalist for the ICCA Best Marketing Award and in the Best Legacy category at the ABPCO Excellence Awards for its work educating the global events sector on the upcoming Protect Duty (Martyn’s Law).

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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 to Extend the Value of Your Hybrid Events

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Hybrid events are becoming increasingly popular, and it’s no wonder why! They can bring you new leads, convert your prospects into paying customers and add value to your brand’s reputation. According to a survey by Statista, 40% of marketers worldwide predicted that their events will be virtual this year, while 35% were predicted to be hybrid. Hybrid events can provide flexibility in the planning process and scalability while increasing your organization’s value.

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EVENT: DECISION LAUNCHES PURPOSE, AN INNOVATIVE NEW MEASUREMENT TOOL FOR THE EVENTS INDUSTRY

Prestige Events Magazine

event:decision , a market leader in supporting event planners in making better decisions, announces the launch of purpose , the latest in a series of innovative new benchmarking and measurement products for the events industry. Defining your values as an agency is one thing; being able to measure them quite another. purpose is a unique tool that provides a route for a company’s teams, customers and suppliers to define how it performs against specified values, behaviours and capabilities.

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ICCA Reunites in Poland With New Leadership

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Net Zero Carbon Events to launch Roadmap at COP27    

Prestige Events Magazine

Presentation can be watched online – please register now. The Net Zero Carbon Events initiative will launch its Roadmap at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP27, on November 11. The Roadmap creates a common framework for all event industry stakeholders to meet the net zero goal. It provides a pathway for individual organisations as well as industry-wide action areas.

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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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The IMEX America 2022 Recap

Endless Events

IMEX is one of the most significant events for the events industry, not just in the States but globally. And after a long few years, a massive return to in-person events in 2022, and a looming recession, the IMEX America 2022 event has been long awaited. . Despite how gloomy current events might feel, Will and Brandt have some inspiring things to share.

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Investing in Company Culture Brings Employees Together in Tough Times

PCMA Convene

During the pandemic, custom photo-booth company Snapbar pivoted four times, including creating Snapshot, a virtual photo-booth app. When Convene spoke with Snapbar CEO Sam Eitzen in the summer of 2020, it was after he and the company he founded with his brother Joe — a custom photo-booth business based in Gig Harbor, Washington — had made two strategic pivots in wake of the shutdown of face-to-face events.

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1.3 Billion Impressions: How BravoCon Returned with a Bang

Event Marketer

Bravo increased attendance from 10,000 attendees in 2019 to 30,000 this year. There’s nothing Bravo fans love more than lapping up the tea spilled by their favorite network stars. So for the post-pandemic return of its three-day superfan event, Bravo brought the whole kettle to New York City. Indeed, this year’s iteration of BravoCon was transformed from a 10,000-person festival when the event launched in 2019 into a full-fledged fan con that drew 30,000 “Bravoholics” to the Javits C

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Increased attendance and sustainability focus make for a successful Showman’s Show 2022

Event Industry News

With more than 100 new exhibitors, product launches in spades and a 25 per cent increase in visitor numbers year on year, Newbury Showground was abuzz with all things event related when The Showman’s Show 2022 headed there from 19 th – 20 th October. Always highly anticipated as the summer event season draws to a close, this year’s show was just that little bit more special with attendees and exhibitors desperate to connect after a challenging and hectic year.

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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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A Year of Growth and Transition: Q&A with Travis Tucker

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Pandemic recovery, the robust return to in-person events, a renewed focus on technology, a new platform release…and then an acquisition. If 2021 was all about honing the craft , 2022 has been about building upon that strong foundation. Fresh off a merger with Personify, Inc. , we sat down with Travis Tucker, the newly crowned Head of Event Business Strategy.

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Visit Entegy at Event Tech Live London. Stand C5

Event Industry News

Entegy is an end-to-end events communication and engagement platform designed specifically for hybrid and live business events. Central to the platform is a single set of live profiles and content data that powers all applications and functions. Over the past few years the Entegy team went back into research and development mode with a focus on completing their new version of Registration and Website to complement the existing suite of products.

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Here’s How to Create the Perfect Event Proposal Template

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An event proposal can have various different purposes: securing sponsorships, getting a client as an event planner, getting buy-ins from stakeholders and higher-ups, and so on. So, creating a well-written, attractive, and effective event proposal is crucial in ensuring any event’s success by having all relevant parties on the same page. For an event planner business, having the ability to write a good proposal alone can help create a significant competitive advantage over your competition.