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The meeting industry’s sound of silence

Conferences that Work

It’s time for a “sound of silence” roundup of meetings industry pet peeves. “…the vision that was planted in my brain Still remains Within the sound of silence” —Simon & Garfunkel – Sound Of Silence (1965) Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post The meeting industry’s sound of silence appeared first on Conferences That Work.

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New DEI Guide for Event Service Professionals

EventMB

Skift Take: When ESPA started its DEI initiative, some members weren't familiar with what that meant. A newly published guide addresses this challenge.

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Why Meeting Planners Should—and Shouldn’t—Worry About Airline Strikes

MeetingsNet

Pilots are walking the picket line, but odds are that planes will keep flying. Here’s why. Recent news that pilots at American, Southwest, and United airlines are threatening to strike might be fraying the nerves of meeting professionals concerned about their upcoming events. Here’s a wrap-up of the latest news on airline pilot contracts, and some perspective on the possibility of a strike.

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Celebrating Best in Class Service at the 2023 Skift Meetings Awards

EventMB

Skift Take: Entries for the inaugural Skift Meetings Awards are well underway, and are set to celebrate the business events industry’s most esteemed suppliers.

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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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Coming Soon: Event-Management Software with Strong A.I. Assistance

MeetingsNet

Eventcombo has partnered with a machine-learning institute to create a platform that handles both rote tasks and higher-level duties for planning meetings. In early June, Eventcombo will begin beta testing the latest iteration of its event-management platform, created in partnership with the Alberta Machine Learning Institute to maximize the use of artificial intelligence across the range of duties associated with coordinating business events.

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Menopause: ‘If our sector can’t embrace this conversation, who can?’

MPI

“I feel particularly strongly that society is very fast to write women off as we get older, and our industry is so female dominated.

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Omni PGA Frisco Resort Opens in Texas: Why Meeting Planners are Welcoming Massive New Golf Headquarters

Smart Meetings

When the $520 million opened the first week in May, it was hailed by the meetings industry as a “game-changer.” The resort’s sheer size (over 127,000 sq. ft. of indoor/outdoor meeting and event spaces; a 22,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom, complemented by a 11,500-square-foot Junior Ballroom for grand celebrations) and its groundbreaking affiliation with the newly headquartered PGA of America are two reasons why.

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The Realistic Pros and Cons of Business Growth

Special Events

A holistic approach to growing your business

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Unexpected Costs of Wedding Planning

The Planner's Lounge

One of our most important jobs as full-service wedding planners is ensuring the event stays within the couple’s preferred budget. While the major costs are easy to track, many unexpected costs arise over the course of wedding planning that can break a budget. Service Charges and Taxes Most vendors have some additional fees in addition to the cost of the service.

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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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Hire Space 360 shares first look at industry data on events outlook panel

Event Industry News

Event technology and services platform, Hire Space, provided an exclusive look at brand new market data from market research platform Explori last week, in an event geared at supporting business event planners amidst challenges faced by many in the industry.

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Quick Guide: Polyester for Outdoor Canopy Tent Material

Ins'Tent

An outdoor canopy tent is a versatile and useful shelter that can provide protection from the elements, such as sun, wind, and rain, during outdoor activities like camping, backyard gatherings, and outdoor events. The material used to make the outdoor canopy tent is an essential factor to consider when choosing a tent. The quality and durability of the material will determine how well the tent performs in different weather conditions, how easy it is to set up and take down, and how long it will

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Are you creating ‘can’t-miss’ events?

MPI

IMEX speaker Fran Rickenbach says it’s time to stop thinking about each event as a ‘one-off’ and think of it as one step in a continuum.

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Generating Prints from the Calendar

Caterease

The post Generating Prints from the Calendar appeared first on Caterease.

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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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How Email Marketing Benefits an Association?

StraussCA

Email Marketing is an excellent tool for an association marketing strategy. It allows you to connect with your members and helps you to engage and attract new members. What is Email Marketing? It is a digital marketing tool/channel where you can provide different promos, announcements, or news to your subscribers/members through their email addresses.