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6 Ideas For Event Marketing on Budget

Boomset

Image via Pixabay There is no better way for a company to present its products or services than to go out and directly approach potential customers. (Hello, trade shows, exhibitions, and live events!) According to the report, most marketers (31%) believe that events are the single-most effective marketing channel. Why is that so? Well, people obviously love to meet in person and talk to company representatives face-to-face.

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GDPR Redefines Industry Privacy Practices on a Global Scale

Smart Meetings

Since taking effect in May, the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has altered data management practices throughout the meetings industry, not just in Europe, according to 2019 Global Meetings and Events Forecast report. “Every event planner now has to be an expert on GDPR,” Lawrence Coburn, CEO of mobile enterprise application developer DoubleDutch, said in the report.

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Design Inspiration: This Gala Took Guests to a Glamorous Dog Park

BizBash

Red carpets normally aren’t found at a park, which is why one recent gala in Toronto instead installed an AstroTurf.

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Leverage Event Surveys to make Your Next Event a Big Hit

Hubilo Blog

Conducting a business event is your ultimate opportunity to assess various aspects of your company, interact with your target audience, enhance your presence in the industry, hook in potential customers, evaluate current market trends, and formulate new strategies to better your performance. In short, while the competition is brewing tough, events will help you stay ahead of the curve and can be your stepping stone towards success.

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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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Let's all cry at conferences

Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

In a wonderfully honest portrayal of the high-octane emotional state we get in to when we come together at a conference and discuss all that goes into what we do, why we do it, and what we do when we don't, Virginia Roberts suggests that we should all cry.

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Eventbrite signs first video distribution partner in YouTube, bringing artists, fans and promoters closer together (US only for now)

Eventbrite UK

Each month more than 1 billion music fans come to YouTube to be part of music culture and discover new music online. And it’s at the intersection of online discovery and the power of live shows that our newest partnership comes to life: For the time being in the U.S. only, Eventbrite is now integrated […]. The post Eventbrite signs first video distribution partner in YouTube, bringing artists, fans and promoters closer together (US only for now) appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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7 Smart Moves—at Experience Columbus, Casa Velas and More

Smart Meetings

Duane Gibson Experience Columbus welcomed Gibson as director of Washington, D.C., regional sales. He’ll work remotely out of the nation’s capital, where he’ll focus on booking conferences requiring more than 550 rooms. Gibson’s accounts will include professional associations and corporations located in Washington, D.C., Maryland and all government. Gibson most recently worked for Caesars Entertainment in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

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Venues in Western Canada

Unique Venues

Nature’s bounty is alive and well in Western Canada. Comprising the four provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, and with major capital cities including Winnipeg and Edmonton, this region of the country is the home to many First Nations where there is a premium on natural beauty and preserved history. This unparalleled part of the world offers hiking excursions through cavernous mountains, opportunities to get up close with various species of wildlife, and a hor

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Five Ideas for a Rock-Star Themed Birthday Party

Sendo

Birthdays are always fun, and what makes them even more fun is if it is a theme party! A rock star birthday party is a great way to enjoy the day if the birthday person is a music lover. There are so many ways that you can have to represent the rock and roll, and have a memorable day! Here are five ways in which you can plan a memorable rock-star themed birthday party.

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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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Tracking Records that are “Like” Others

Caterease

Tracking Records that are "Like" Others Caterease Version: 18 Category: Reports & Queries Date: 10/22/2018. The post Tracking Records that are “Like” Others appeared first on Caterease.

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The College of Animal Welfare selects East of England Arena as congress venue

Event Industry News

The East of England Arena and Events Centre (EEAEC) has announced that it has been chosen by The College of Animal Welfare to host two multi-day congresses in 2019, each including an exhibition and informal evening event. The College of Animal Welfare Clinical Coach Congress will be held at EEAEC on March 18-19, 2019, and the Head Nurse Congress on May 11-12, 2019.

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Sand Dialed In: Destin and South Walton, Florida

Connect Your Meetings

With a relaxed coastal vibe, ultrawhite-sand beaches, and activities and attractions that embrace the Gulf waters, the Florida destinations of Destin and South Walton have long been popular. With new hotels and resorts, expanded and updated conference facilities, and one-of-a-kind experiences to offer, the Emerald Coast is proving to be a polished gem.

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Being truly heard and seen at meetings

Conferences that Work

When we enable people to meaningfully connect at a meeting, something extraordinary happens. We transform a conference from an impersonal forum for information exchange to a place where people feel they matter: their views, their experience, their ability to contribute become seen. Such a transformation is the essential work needed to build human community around the event, which becomes something special, standing out like a beacon from the humdrum conferences routinely inflicted on attendees.

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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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Banks Sadler drives growth strategy with Head of Business Development and Senior Bid Writer appointments

Event Industry News

Sue Darlaston has joined Banks Sadler as Head of Business Development, with Jamie Blackall joining as Banks Sadler’s Senior Bid Writer. Darlaston and Blackall have both joined from HRG, an American Express GBT company, and bring with them a wealth of experience to their new roles. Darlaston, who has 21 years’ experience in the meetings and events industry previously held a Head of Sales, EMEA role for HRG, where she was responsible for strategic direction and development of meeting programmes fo

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The Trend of Nontraditional Wedding Venues

GatherHere

These days, it seems like more and more couples are opting to say “I do” in picturesque vineyards or rustic, decked-out barns. So, why are nontraditional venues edging out classic ones when it comes to booking weddings? In this guide, we chat with a few nontraditional venues about why couples choose their space to tie the knot. Here’s a sneak peek of what they had to say: “We had one bride book [our Airbnb] based on just one of the photos that was taken on the property.” ̵

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Your Tech Savvy Team

All Seated

Implementing new technology in your business can be both exciting and intimidating. There are many different comfort levels with new tech products, and you need everyone to have a base proficiency to ensure that your tools are being used effectively and efficiently. It’s important to get your entire team on board and provide the necessary support to make every member tech savvy.

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How to Use the Conversational Growth Strategy with Your Attendees

Eventtia

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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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Voting is now open for Event Tech Live’s Launchpad competition

Event Industry News

You can vote for your favourite event technology startup, the three most impressive will be announced on Day 1 of Event Tech Live (ETL) and invited to deliver a short presentation on Day 2 in front of a live audience. An expert panel of judges will rank the companies Gold, Silver and Bronze, with a significant prize for each category. Launchpad is a cost-effective liaison between nascent next-generation event tech suppliers and industry buyers/investors.

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20 Thought Leaders. Tech. & Testing.

G2Planet

Given the broad range and rapid pace of new developments in event technology, what's an event planner to do? For example, do you rely on thought leaders, leverage data or tech out?

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Government backs £250m convention centre and arena development on Gateshead Quays

Event Industry News

Gateshead Quays has been named as one of seven schemes officially backed by the Department for International Trade as part of £2 billion of new investment opportunities launched across the UK. Ambitious new images show how the 3.84 hectare site will be transformed to incorporate a significant flat floor convention and exhibition centre, as well as a £250 million state-of-the-art, 12,500 seat entertainment arena, bars, restaurants and extensive public realm.

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Cook & Associates hits the exhibition heights

Event Industry News

Leading global exhibition design and management company, Cook & Associates, successfully delivered eleven major projects during the recent Farnborough Air Show, fielding a team of over 100 staff on site. The 70 th Farnborough Air Show is one of 22 aerospace and aviation events annually supported by Cook & Associates, with clients including Boeing Aerospace, Qatar Airways, FLIR, Spirit AeroSystems, Ultra Electronics, Crane Aerospace and Electronics, and MOOG, reflecting Cook & Associa

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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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Grand Designs Live champions innovation at 13th Birmingham show

Event Industry News

Grand Designs Live, proudly sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements, closed its doors on Sunday on the 13 th edition of the show. Packed with over 400 carefully curated exhibitors spread across six key sections; Build, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Technology, Gardens and Interiors; the NEC was transformed into an inspiring hub for visitors interested in making home improvements on any scale.

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