Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 4, 2023

IStock Photo by Bulat Silvia Last year’s Supreme Court ruling that repealed Roe v. Wade, leading to some states legislating restrictive access to reproductive rights, are considered discriminatory practices to a growing number of professional associations. Some associations and meeting organizers are reevaluating their site-selection requirements for future meetings as well as how to mitigate fall-out from members as they move forward with meetings at destinations previously contracted.

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EventMB

APRIL 4, 2023

Skift Take: 65,000 attendees, 4,000 jobs, and $88 million in revenue won't be coming to Los Angeles in June, with leading video-game-industry trade show E3 canceled for 2023. It was meant to be the first in-person show since 2019. However, major exhibitors were unwilling to commit. Will other events follow suit?

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SpotMe Blog

APRIL 4, 2023

Swiss Post has acquired a majority stake in SpotMe. The Lausanne-based company, a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, will continue to operate globally and as a standalone company after the majority investment. SpotMe announced today that Swiss Post has acquired a majority stake in the company. SpotMe is headquartered in Switzerland, with offices in the United States, Singapore and Bulgaria.

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EventMB

APRIL 4, 2023

Skift Take: The latest event technology acquisition involves a most unusual investor, the national postal service of Switzerland. It has taken a majority stake in SpotMe, which will continue to operate independently with no changes to its product offering.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 4, 2023

Glastonbury Festival has had its long-term future at Worthy Farm secured after permanent planning permission for the event was granted by the local council. Glastonbury Festival Events Ltd.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 4, 2023

The latest MPI Meetings Outlook survey reports outstanding prospects for business in 2023, but the trials of a hotel seller’s market and staffing issues aren’t going away. Business is brisk and optimism runs high for meeting professionals and suppliers who responded to the 2023 winter edition of Meeting Professionals International’s Meetings Outlook survey.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

Force Majeure clause and employment classifications changes coming for MPs The legal nuances of meeting planning can be a bit overwhelming even for the seasoned planners. To offer some helpful insight in what areas to be on the lookout for, Smart Meetings sat down with Ty M. Sheaks, attorney, author and faculty legal advisor for International Association of Venue Managers to break down the major legal challenges meeting profs should be aware of in 2023.

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EventSource

APRIL 4, 2023

For the uninitiated, The Pop-Up Chapel Co. is a concept where multiple couples get married on the same day at different times. You get all the benefits of working with some of the best vendors in the industry, all with a no-fuss, turn-key approach. Couples’ love both the simplicity, the casualness, and the fact that a portion of their wedding day proceeds go toward a fantastic charitable cause.

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Endless Events

APRIL 4, 2023

Regular events are one of the best ways to boost your pharmaceutical brand. Whether you’re hosting a training, conference, product launch, board meeting, peer dinner, or investigator meeting, high-quality pharmaceutical events can put your business on the map. Regardless of your pharma brand’s size, events can be a brilliant addition to your marketing mix, boosting awareness, engagement, and sales.

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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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Unique Venues

APRIL 4, 2023

Dallas, Texas – home to cowboys, culture, and some of the hottest event spaces around. Whether you’re planning a corporate retreat, a wedding, or a massive blowout bash, Dallas is the perfect location to give your event that extra edge. But with so many options to choose from, which event spaces are trending in Dallas? Fear not, event planners, because we’ve got you covered. 1.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 4, 2023

STOVA, will be the registration partner for the first edition of Event Tech Live (ETL) Las Vegas. Following on from their successful partnership at ETL London 2022, organisers will be working with the team at STOVA to register attendees, speakers and exhibitors for their stateside event.

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SevenEvents

APRIL 4, 2023

when it comes to hosting an event, you may want to choose a theme that will leave your guests stunned with an event they will never forget. here at seven events, we love theming, and we have lots of ideas to make your event the party of the year. below are some of our favourite ones. james bond: this theme is a favourite in the events industry but there are certain ways to make your event different from the rest. nothing says james bond like a champagne table waitress to hand drinks to your gues

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Exhibitor Magazine

APRIL 4, 2023

WASHINGTON � The number of international buyers and media attending U.S. Travel's IPW in San Antonio (May 20-24) has returned to pre-pandemic levels�.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 4, 2023

Teresa Moore, AGF Director says: “The Government’s new Net Zero Strategy was announced in the nick of time yesterday to meet a High Court deadline.

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Momencio

APRIL 4, 2023

The Importance of a Robust Event Lead Capture System Capturing leads at events is a critical aspect of any event marketer’s job. However, the question that arises is – are we doing it efficiently and effectively, and how important it is to have a Robust Event Lead Capture System? In this blog post, we will explore the pain points of event lead capture and discuss the importance of having a solid lead capture process in place.

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Do Good Events

APRIL 4, 2023

Budgets are often one of the most stressful parts of your event planning process, but they don’t have to be! Even in the post-COVID world riddled with high inflation, you can set realistic expectations for all those involved. When you are starting out with a new event, your budget may focus on broad categories. A more established event may dive into deeper detail.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 4, 2023

Westfield London is predicting footfall to increase again this year as the centre’s annual Eid Festival returns for its fourth consecutive year later this month. Taking place from Saturday 29 th April to Monday 1 st May 2023, the three-day Eid Festival is expected to attract over 220,000 visitors. The event has been expanded this year to include outdoor space with Westfield Square and the centre’s indoor event space, The Atrium, both of which are surrounded by a number of cutting-edge dining, fa

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The Castle Group

APRIL 4, 2023

We’ve all been there: It’s 4 p.m. on a Friday, and you are about to sign off for the weekend when the unexpected happens. For those in leadership roles, these unexpected situations can majorly impact your organization. Maybe many of your customers were the subject of a data breach. Maybe a board member was overheard making a comment that does not align with your organization’s values.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 4, 2023

The Corporate Events Team at the Science Museum in South Kensington has announced it has become a member of independent events industry sustainability body isla, furthering the work already being done by the organisation to achieve Net Zero Carbon by 2033. As part of its membership, the Corporate Events team will utilise proseed by isla, the event industry’s first universal best practice framework.

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Exhibitor Magazine

APRIL 4, 2023

DALLAS � The International Association of Exhibitions and Events� (IAEE) announces the retirement of David DuBois as President and CEO effective 31 D.

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Special Events

APRIL 4, 2023

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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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Exhibitor Magazine

APRIL 4, 2023

ARLINGTON, VA - One of the most enduring challenges for organizers is proving a return on investment (ROI) to exhibitors and sponsors. Now there is a.

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Lumi Global

APRIL 4, 2023

Virtual Annual General Meetings (AGMs) have become increasingly popular in recent years due to the flexibility and convenience they offer. However, as businesses transition to virtual AGMs, it's important to understand the potential hidden costs associated with these types of meetings. One such cost is the technology and infrastructure expenses required to host a virtual AGM.

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Special Events

APRIL 4, 2023

Submissions Now Being Accepted for 2024 Awards

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Verve

APRIL 4, 2023

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Attendease

APRIL 4, 2023

Across the board, corporate meetings and events aren’t usually employees’ favorite workplace activities. 90% of employees feel that meetings are “costly” and “unproductive.” But there are many scenarios where internal meetings are inevitable. When planning corporate meetings and events, focus on making them as engaging and worthwhile as possible. You can use the same planning strategies you use to prepare for external presentations, such as virtual events or conference speeches , to boost atten

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Eventmobi

APRIL 4, 2023

Discover the latest product updates from EventMobi! Streamline your workflows and elevate the attendee experience with the Exhibitor Lead Capture Portal, Enhanced Company Profiles, Cookie Consent Banners, and Zapier Integration. Lead Capture Company Portal The Lead Capture Company Portal, part of EventMobi’s powerful Lead Capture feature, empowers your event exhibitors to fully control their lead capture process by managing their onsite staff, adding custom qualifying questions, and exporting le

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

How the meetings industry can help As the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is increasingly prevalent in conversations within the meeting industry, some marginalized groups continue to be widely underrepresented. Jolene Jang, Asian Inclusivity Consultant, The Meeting Maximizer, sat down with Smart Meetings to educate and advocate for the Asian American community.

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