Gallus Events

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

The Event Manager role continues to be one of the most stressful and one of the most dynamic roles in the world. So what skills should event managers across the globe be focusing on as we get set to move into a new decade? The skills needed to be an event manager in 2020 and beyond! Before we gaze into the future, I would suggest that you take a few minutes to see what skills you should have at this point in time.

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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Going to events isn’t as easy for some people as it is for others. Accessibility at conferences and events is something that’s finally getting some extremely deserved attention, but it can be hard to know what to implement first, and what’s feasible and applicable for your attendees’ needs. We’ve put together some resources for organisers so they might get some insight here to guide them towards building accessible events.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Is there a solution for putting an end to fake and predatory conferences? (Cover Illustration by Ollanski). Be a speaker. Serve on the organizing committee. Present your abstract. Sounds like traditional association conferences’ calls for subject matter experts. But it’s also how fake and predatory events reach out to students, academics, and professionals across a swath of industries.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Put yourself in your attendees’ shoes. It’s Thursday night and you’re looking for something to do this weekend. You find a local food festival that looks interesting, but you know parking might be challenging and the drink lines at these events can be way too long. While you’re checking out the Eventbrite listing page, you […].

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

This is a sponsored post from Blip. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. If you own or operate as a business, you are already aware of the importance of your brand. You might have even spent hours agonizing over the perfect logo, tagline or color palette. Your brand encompasses everything you are and […]. The post 6 Ways to Boost Brand Awareness for your Event by Blip appeared first on [link].

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GEVME

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Business and marketing trainers often give small and medium-sized business owners one recommendation: In order to attract new customers, you need to educate them and offer them something free, something they find difficult to refuse. Initially, customer training events are some of the best places to start. What is a customer training event? A customer training event is exactly what it sounds like: an event that trains customers to use a company’s products and services.

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Skift

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Attendees clapping at a TED conference in 2015. TED Conference / Flickr Skift Take: Preparing for risks can be overwhelming — but it shouldn't feel that way for an attendee. — Isaac Carey Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Wouldn’t the world be perfect if every person out there felt event FOMO? In particular for the event that you’ve put together? Fear Of Missing Out, or FOMO, is a term that’s been thrown around for a while. Blame it on the Millenials, or blame it on social media. But the truth is, as event planners, we all wish we could snap our fingers and make everyone in our target audience feel it.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

While the subjective nature of scientific quality makes it difficult to label a low-quality event predatory, there are some telltale warning signs. (Photo Credit Adobe Stock). If some conferences pure scams, why can’t their organizers be prosecuted or sued? The problem is not that simple, International Congress and Convention Association’s CEO Senthil Gopinath said.

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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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Eventbrite UK

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

As an event organiser, you are always looking for ways to add that extra wow factor to your event. A brand activation might just hold the answer. We share ideas that will boost your attendee’s experience. What is brand activation? From handing out a new product for free to adding an immersive virtual reality element […]. The post 10 Great Brand Activation Ideas appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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Skift

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Attendees at the closing celebration at Innovate Europe in Zaragoza, Spain. Jorge Bernal / Flickr Skift Take: Identifying the risks is only the first step. Coming up with a plan that keeps attendees safe while respecting their privacy is much harder. — Isaac Carey Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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EventUp

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

It’s that time of year when back-to-back major holidays are filling the calendars. If you’ve chosen to help make the season more festive with a corporate party, there are a few things you should know to get it right. In addition to picking the best venue for joyous festivities, you’ll need to consider how holidays have the potential to bring people together or make others feel left out.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

5 tips on tapping CVBs for the assist from Destinations International CEO Don Welsh. Editor’s Note: In a world where planners are facing increasing demands and shrinking budgets, Smart Meetings asked Don Welsh, president and CEO of Destinations International, how his members can help event professionals in the planning and execution of their events around the world.

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Event Leadership Institute

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Sign The Petition. A version of this post first appeared on Meetings & Conventions online: Urgent Wakeup Call: Mass Shootings and the Meetings Industry . For a number of years, I’ve been giving a presentation at industry conferences on Disruptions Facing the Events Industry. Of all the various potential disruptions – economic, political, technological, social, etc. – guns and shootings at events is the one I’ve been most worried about.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Tarsus, the global B2B media group, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of 70% of Shenzhen Zhong Xin Cai Exhibition Company; owner and organiser of Touch China & 3D Glass Expo strengthening the Group’s presence in its Shenzhen hub. The acquisition also represents the group’s first move into the fast growing and strategically important electronics sector in Shenzhen. .

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EventSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

If you’re looking for a wedding that defines city chic, then look no further than Natasia and James’ big beautiful day. Planned by the talented team over at Extra Events , the couple’s wedding had VIP stamped on it from start to finish. The stylish Canoe Restaurant & Bar offered the perfect modern look while luxe details and bold florals emanated an all-inclusive vibe that truly made their guests feel like they were apart of something special — which they were!

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

With less than a month to go until The Showman’s Show 2019 returns to Newbury Showground on 16 th -17 th October, organiser Lance Show & Publications Limited has announced that this year’s event is promising an incredibly strong contingent of international exhibitors who’ll be launching products that are new to the UK market. . From a welfare perspective, there’s the innovative new Lapee, which has been created specifically for the female market.

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Opus Agency

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Opus Agency is ranked on The Oregonian’s Top Workplaces list for the eighth consecutive year! This year we’re at spot #32 in the midsize company category (100-499 regional employees in Oregon and SW Washington). Conducted by an independent research firm.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

At this years‘ Showman’s Show, Low & Bonar will feature its new developed Mehler Texnologies product line VALMEX® lodge deluxe FR. This is a light weight composite material with a delicate embossing. This gives the material an elegant and modern look. By using the four sophisticated colours you obtain a high-value product, which is suitable especially for lodges, glamping and pergolas.

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Converve

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

For a long time now, event sponsoring hasn’t just been a mere accessory. Many events live from offering an attractive environment for sponsors and […]. Der Beitrag Event Sponsoring: 37 Creative Ideas for Event Managers erschien zuerst auf Converve.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

UK venue management company VMS Live has appointed Bert Van Horck as its new CEO. Alongside Bert’s appointment to the board of directors of the VMS Live group of companies, Kate Forster, widow of VMS founder and CEO Steve Forster, has joined the board as non-executive director. As many will sadly remember, Steve Forster, entrepreneur, creator, visionary and CEO of the VMS Live group of companies, died unexpectedly earlier this year.

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Tigris Events

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

[…]. The post Tigris’ Best Toronto Promotional Models for Smashed Ping Pong Charity appeared first on Leading the Canadian Industry in Dynamic Event Staffing & Experiential Marketing.

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eventplanner

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Running an event here and there can strengthen the image of your brand or attract prospects who can later become your customers. Most companies see events as a good marketing and communication tool.

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ePly

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

It’s the last thing we want to happen at our event, but unfortunately it’s sometimes inevitable. Crisis. We’ve seen crisis happen at big-name events such as the Harvest Festival in Las Vegas. A devastating, and tragic event. If something like this were to happen to your organization, do you have a crisis strategy in place? If so, is it done correctly?

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EventUp

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Planning a dreamy ceremony oozing with Southern Charm and space for all your family and friends? The great city of Atlanta has no shortage of options for anyone hoping to wow their guests and make those photo-worthy memories to make the rest of us swoon! These unique destinations provide a setting like no other and are sure to help you make that special day an epic event.

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Special Events

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Event professionals are always busy--but a "reset retreat" can recharge your team's morale.

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Eagle's Flight Corporate Events

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Regular sales meetings are an essential component in building and maintaining a positive and productive sales culture, yet somehow, they can turn into the same old agenda meeting after meeting. The good news is, you can plan and run effective sales meetings that your sales reps feel are a valuable use of their time. Listen to what Michelle Bennett, our VP of Inside Sales and Marketing, has to say about how to create the most effective sales meeting agenda for your sales team.

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Hubb

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

They always say, content is king. When it comes to marketing your event, it’s definitely true.

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