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JANUARY 25, 2019
Every events manager knows those emails — the ones that push you into a pit of dread before you open them. It might be a pestering sponsor interrupting your workflow, or a caterer pulling out at the last minute. Just think about how productive you could be if you could leave those messages unread forever. Take […]. The post 7 Email Subject Lines That Event Planners Dread appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.
Eventbrite UK
JANUARY 25, 2019
Every events manager knows those emails — the ones that push you into a pit of dread before you open them. It might be a pestering sponsor interrupting your workflow, or a supplier with a list of questions at the last minute. Just think about how productive you could be if you could leave those messages […]. The post 7 Email Subject Lines That Event Planners Dread appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
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Picatic by Eventbrite
JANUARY 25, 2019
When you first launched your events, you chose the simplest (and cheapest) tool to track registrations: a spreadsheet. But as your event has grown, your event registration spreadsheets have quickly become a liability instead of a helpful tool. If you’re still using spreadsheets to track your event registrations, you might not realize how much extra […].
Endless Events
JANUARY 25, 2019
You’ve probably seen the headlines “PSAV Acquires Encore Event Technologies” but don’t know how it affects you. If you are an event or meeting planner you’ve heard of PSAV. In fact, it’s highly likely you’ve done multiple deals with them. Will this merger change that? If you aren’t familiar, PSAV is an industry giant founded in 1937.
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atEvent
JANUARY 25, 2019
It’s 2019 and there are still so many big event marketing mistakes being made by businesses and it’s time we put an end to those once and for all. It's a new year and that means we have another chance to right the ship before it crashes.
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Event Industry News
JANUARY 25, 2019
Representatives of global events, tourism and sustainability bodies are ushering in the new year with the unprecedented launch of four principles designed to guide and motivate event organisers worldwide to embrace and implement sustainable practices. . This multi-stakeholder group, convened by the Events Industry Council (EIC) through two forums held during IMEX in both Frankfurt and Las Vegas, agreed the focus of sustainable events would be on shared responsibility for implementation and comm
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 25, 2019
Veserium performs a Silent Disco during Thrival’s Interactive Experience at the Carnegie Museum of Art. (Ben Petchel). Amy Blackman is a coastal snob. “I admit it,” said Blackman, a principal strategy consultant for Fruition, based in Los Angeles. “I was born and raised in New York City. I’ve lived in L.A. for 25 years.”. So when she was asked to speak at Thrival , an annual immersive, innovation-focused festival exploring the effects of advanced technology on business, society, and cultur
MeetingsNet
JANUARY 25, 2019
Two factors drive people to perform better in teams, and teambuilding programs must take these into account. Organizations are in the midst of a massive shift toward more teamwork. In the average company, up to 80 percent of employees’ days are spent working collaboratively. However, only 14 percent of executives are satisfied with their employees' ability to collaborate and make decisions as teams.
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 25, 2019
Unconscious gender bias “is everywhere, like a fog,” says actor Geena Davis during Convening Leaders 2019 in Pittsburgh. (Jacob Slaton). For Geena Davis, the issue of gender bias hit home when the Academy Award-winning actor sat down with her then-two-year-old daughter to watch her first preschool television show. Davis, who appeared in such stereotype-defying movies as Thelma & Louise and A League of Their Own , immediately noticed that there were far more male characters than female charac
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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
Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers
JANUARY 25, 2019
Cyber Security has been a topic of national, international and personal interest for some time now, meaning it's no surprise that we've seen an increase in the number of cyber security conferences going live in 2019. Around 60% of small businesses shut down within six months of a data breach, showing the detrimental effect insufficient security protocals have on commerce.
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 25, 2019
Want to hear a secret? You can find a truly memorable meeting experience in Cambridge—just a stone’s throw away from Boston, right across the Charles River—without giving up the convenient location. Cambridge is Boston’s brainy and hip younger cousin, a city where new ideas find their ground and take off. Anchored by Harvard University and M.I.T., this world-class college town is packed with legendary cultural institutions, historic venues and innovative cuisine.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 25, 2019
This article is brought to you in association with Macroart. Agency Spotlight, the latest addition to the Event Industry News site, profiles the top of the pyramid, the design and creativity behind brand activations, experiences, exhibition USPs and the greater live event model. Sponsored by print specialist Macroart, these pages will profile agencies of all sizes, looking at how and why they started, with what ambition, key projects, relationships with the supply chain and a whole lot more besi
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 25, 2019
Kate Fairweather (right) and Amy Blackman present results from “The Future of Meetings and Events” report at Convening Leaders 2019 in Pittsburgh. (Jacob Slaton). When Marriott and the PCMA Foundation joined together to update research on the trends that can be expected to transform meetings and events in the future, they made the decision to look everywhere except within the industry.
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Event Industry News
JANUARY 25, 2019
At Sharp Fire & Safety we specialise in providing realistic and cost effective solutions to the health and fire safety problems posed by commercial premises, outdoor events and music festivals. . Our Event Services include: Fire Risk Assessments. Fire Risk Management Plans. Fire Safety Inspections and Audits. Fire Safety Enforcement. Emergency Evacuation Planning (including Occupancy and Exit Calculations).
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 25, 2019
Sharon E. Jones. We all know that networking is beneficial for our careers — it helps professionals share ideas with their peers so they can improve their on-the-job performance and to make connections that may lead to future employment opportunities. But in Mastering the Game: Strategies for Career Success , author Sharon E. Jones identifies an aspect of networking that isn’t so widely celebrated — its ability to ease loneliness and isolation, particularly for those who feel underrepresented in
Event Industry News
JANUARY 25, 2019
Event Tech Live is Europe’s only show dedicated to event technology. Boasting a packed educational programme across five sector-specific stages, here you can catch up with content that you may have missed from 2018’s event. From the Festival and Future Stage at Event Tech Live 2018. Panelists: David Kenny, UK Country Manager, TicketCo UK Ltd. Douglas Reynolds, Lead Developer, Citizen Tickets.
Connect Your Meetings
JANUARY 25, 2019
At PCMA’s Convening Leaders, Marriott International looked ahead to what will affect events most in 2019. Event professionals all want the same things: attendee retention, to increase new attendee registrations and to stand out among the sea of options. Marriott, which rolls out its MasterMind program through its convention and resorts network in March 2019, thinks it has the solutions planners need.
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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!
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 25, 2019
TSNN. Personalization, pops of punchy color, elevated tech features, and rich, supple fabrics and textures are all new trends in furniture design that we’ll be seeing a lot of in 2019. ( TSNN ). Read More.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 25, 2019
Victorious Festival is proud to announce they’ve been awarded Silver on Attitude is Everything Charter of Best Practice for their commitment to being accessible to Deaf and disabled music fans. “It has been an absolute pleasure to support Victorious to achieve Silver on our Charter of Best Practice. We’ve been really impressed how the festival have engaged as a whole staff team, including undertaking Disability Equality Training and being responsive to customer feedback.
a2z Innovation Insider
JANUARY 25, 2019
On a crisp, windy morning in January, Mindshare welcomed some of the brightest minds in events to collaborate and share insights into some of the growing trends within the industry. A series of presentations coupled with group collaborative sessions delivered incredible ideas and actionable tactics that will help propel shows on a path to sustained growth and retention.
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 25, 2019
Los Angeles News and Events. The event has expanded in size and scope since its inception in 1901, showcasing musical instruments, audio gear, event-tech equipment and more for an estimated 115,000 attendees annually. ( LA Weekly ). Read More.
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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.
Expo Pass
JANUARY 25, 2019
(2 Minute Read). Three Steps to Convince Your Boss it’s Time for a Tech Upgrade. In event planning, you are well aware technologies exist that could enhance the experience for your staff, exhibitors, and most importantly, the attendees. Where you skirmish is finding the best way to ask upper-management to implement new technology. No fear! Walk away from this three-step guide knowing how to connect your ask to what your boss cares about: the bottom line. 1.
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 25, 2019
forbes.com. Companies in the hospitality, media, and entertainment industries are joining forces to offer novel virtual travel and entertainment-heavy hospitality. ( Forbes ). Read More.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 25, 2019
The U.S. Travel Association (USTA) reacted swiftly to the announcement that an agreement has been reached to reopen the federal government for three weeks. More : Deal Reached to Temporarily Open Federal Government. “The U.S. travel community thanks the president and congressional leaders for reaching an agreement that hopefully averts further disruption to air transportation, which undoubtedly would have begun to generate downstream economic damage throughout the country,” said Roger Dow
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 25, 2019
Business Insider. TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, has released its eagerly anticipated Travellers Choice Awards for the Best Hotels of the World — and the list features a few surprises. ( Business Insider ). Read More.
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Smart Meetings
JANUARY 25, 2019
An agreement was reached Friday to temporarily reopen the federal government, which will help to alleviate the increasing problems caused by staffing issues at airports across the country. Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York was in direct discussions with the White House Friday over finalizing the language in a deal that will enable Congress to quickly pass spending bills that President Donald Trump will sign to restore normal operations at a series of federal agencies that have been shutt
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 25, 2019
Fast Company. The forthcoming lounge for premium passengers looks more like a WeWork than a train station lounge. ( Fast Company ). Read More.
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 25, 2019
inc.com. There are certain life skills everyone needs to not only become successful, but also maintain that success. ( Inc. ). Read More.
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