Eventinterface

AUGUST 15, 2017

On this episode of Event TALK we are speaking with Christy Lamagna, Founder and Chief Strategist of Strategic Meetings and Events. Our discussion focuses on the need for the planning industry, and meeting professionals to be more strategic to insure long-term success. Listen to show host Al Wynant and guest Christy Lamagna discuss the following: The definition of “strategy” as it relates to the event and meeting planning industry?

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EventMB

AUGUST 15, 2017

Are you stressed out over last-minute client changes and bookings? Get control back without getting fired with these six ideas. In your personal life, last-minute changes often yield fun surprises: an unexpected trip, a visit to the movies on a day you were hoping for sun, or a music substitution for an opening band that […]. The post 6 Coping Strategies for Last-minute Event Changes by Christina Green appeared first on [link].

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 15, 2017

As a meeting organizer, you spend an exorbitant amount of time insuring that your program is the best possible. You scrutinize hundreds, if not thousands of speaker proposals. Then, you collect presentations and handouts to share with your attendees. During the event, you record your sessions. Once your event wraps you are left with an extremely valuable catalog of content.

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Quickmobile

AUGUST 15, 2017

Before you start building a game into your mobile app, it’s important to first determine if gamification is right for you. Gamification is the application of game theory – competition, achievements, and rewards – to non-game situations. Meetings and events fit the bill perfectly due to their inherently social and motivational nature. Whether the goal is knowledge transfer, networking, motivation or sales, gamifying the event is a powerful way of guiding attendees toward desired behav

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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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Eventbrite UK

AUGUST 15, 2017

Want to know what it is sponsors look for in an event sponsorship opportunity? These 10 event sponsors share their experiences. The post 10 Event Sponsors Reveal Why They Chose To Support Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Eventbrite UK

AUGUST 15, 2017

Will you get the best deal if you use a venue finding agency or is it better to cut out the middle man? We ask a planner, a venue and an agency to find out. The post How to Book a Venue: Venue Finding Agency VS. Going Direct appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 15, 2017

Erik Fabian is a brand marketer and event maker formerly at Moleskine and Greenhouse Software. He has an MFA in performance from the School of The Art Institute of Chicago and been devising events for 20 years. He is especially fond of creating participatory cultural and business events where people make things together. He currently helps founders launch and build new brands at Upright Brand.

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BizBash

AUGUST 15, 2017

What comes to mind when you think of Uber? Probably a fully developed feature-rich app. But did you know that Uber, and other apps like it, started as a minimum viable product? Uber took years to perfect and the company avoided wasting development costs by releasing their features bit by bit. But what if you’re a big company? Isn’t this approach only for lean startups?

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2017

For many organizations, using meetings procurement companies (aka, third-party planners) like HelmsBriscoe and ConferenceDirect for site selection, contracts and other meeting planning functions is crucial to executing a successful event. But while they’re ever so important, these talented planners can also be very misunderstood. We polled some of our own audience to prove a point: Third-party planners are anything but a third wheel.

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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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BizBash

AUGUST 15, 2017

Longtime Hamptons resident Gwyneth Paltrow opened a brick-and-mortar shop for her lifestyle website Goop on July 1 in Amagansett, and.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 15, 2017

What blocks collaboration ? The same things that block creativity and keep people from driving change, according to Bob Kulhan, founder and CEO of Business Improv, who talked to us for our August cover story. The following are five of the most common ways collaboration gets derailed, Kulhan writes in Getting to “Yes And”: The Art of Business Improv.

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BizBash

AUGUST 15, 2017

Here's a look at new eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open in Austin.

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Eventtia

AUGUST 15, 2017

When planning an event, you have two options. The first option is to hate it, but work like crazy and burn out. The second one is to love it, but work like crazy and burn out. By now, you must be thinking that work-life balance is an impossible mission for event professionals. You aren’t totally […]. La entrada Is the Work-Life Balance a Myth in the Event Industry?

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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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BizBash

AUGUST 15, 2017

Here's a look at new Houston hotels, conference centers, restaurants, private rooms, and other spaces to open for events this.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 15, 2017

Event analytics is complicated requiring advanced big data analysis of social media, ticketing and event app feeds at minimum. Airfinity, a London based tech startup, is simplifying all parts of the data process with a fully automated, one-stop solution for event organisers and sponsors. The first of its kind. With the launch of Airfinity Event […].

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BizBash

AUGUST 15, 2017

Chicago and Orlando are tied at the top, and Washington, San Diego, and Las Vegas round out the top five.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 15, 2017

With over 7,500 visitors attending over the three days a radio system is an imperative part of The Wychwood Festival for all teams involved. Working with the festival for a 10th year DCRS were delighted to provide the temporary radio communication system. Our client was the event management company running the festival site. To keep […]. The post DCRS supply Wychwood Festival appeared first on Event Industry News.

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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!

Events

BizBash

AUGUST 15, 2017

1. WOMEN'S MARCH ORGANIZERS TO BRING THREE-DAY CONVENTION TO DETROIT: The next big event for the organizers of the Women's.

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Canadian Special Events

AUGUST 15, 2017

When you have a great experience at a restaurant you want to tell all your friends about it. The service was impeccable and the décor was on point. And the food? Incredible. That ceviche was dynamite. Whether you know it or not, when you spread the word about a restaurant, you’ve helped out their brand. Just by suggesting that someone visit, you’ve reinforced the positive image they’ve worked hard to create.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 15, 2017

Download this episode (right click and save) If you’ve booked a hotel or a flight in the last few years, chances are you’ve come across Expedia. Having been launched in 1996, the website is one of the world’s leading online destinations for consumers and business travellers looking to book travel packages. The company has […]. The post Podcast: Expedia hoping to revolutionise the way meeting rooms are booked appeared first on Event Industry News.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 15, 2017

Scene from ‘Behind the Barre’ . Most meeting and event planners are challenged to squeeze in a workout. Along with juggling a jam-packed office schedule , they frequently travel, resulting in a lot of hotel stays and difficulty finding time to exercise. However, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts has just taken a step toward resolving this dilemma. In a new partnership with The Joffrey Ballet , the hotel brand launched Behind the Barre on Aug. 3.

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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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Event Industry News

AUGUST 15, 2017

Carlo Zoccali, took over as President of the International Live Events Association following the organisation’s presentation of its End of Term Report for the live events industry. The report was presented to ILEA members last month, at an industry showcase at DSTRKT, in London’s West End, which saw over 140 industry professionals enjoy a showcase […].

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 15, 2017

At Grass Roots Meetings and Events’ “Salon Speaker Series,” chef Dan Barber had a lot of insight to shed on grass-fed cattle. A Grass Roots Meetings and Events’ inaugural “Salon Speaker Series” event took place last week in an appropriately intimate setting — the renowned Blue Hill Restaurant in New York City. Attendees walked down the short flight of stairs into the Greenwich Village restaurant, where they were greeted by small plates, wine, and lively conversation.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 15, 2017

Putting bands on at a racecourse is a winner, there are more than 30 Jockey Club Live dates in 2017, but a full-on three days? Camping? And no horses? At Cheltenham? Works perfectly. And has done since Graeme Merifield and business partner Sam Shrouder introduced Wychwood Festival to the site 13 summers ago. The now […]. The post Going is good at Wychwood appeared first on Event Industry News.

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Planner WIre

AUGUST 15, 2017

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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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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 15, 2017

People have been enjoying photo booths since their creation in 1925. The timeless, vintage style is simply irresistible. Plus, there’s nothing more satisfying than instant development. The structure of photo booths perseveres, but some companies have presented seriously cool updates. Check out the thrilling new products. Magic Mirror. Mirror mirror on the wall who is the fairest of them all @wackybooth #magicmirror #photobooth #photoboothfun #events #party #funtimes.

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