Endless Events

JANUARY 10, 2020

We’ve all come across iterations of the classic headline, Networking Tips for People Who Hate Networkin g , like this article in Business Insider , or this podcast episode on TED’s WorkLife with Adam Grant. For event industry professionals, networking is of particular importance. After all, it’s one of the main drivers for attendance at events around the world, Still, many participants either don’t love it, or just aren’t very skilled at it. .

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Event Planning BluePrint

JANUARY 10, 2020

Since I was young, I’ve been a believer in following your heart and your dreams. No matter what everyone else says or thinks. This isn’t always easy. After all, I’ve heard it all. “It’s too risky. How will you pay your bills.” “Don’t you want health benefits?” “Will you actually make any money?” “What if you fail?

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EventUp

JANUARY 10, 2020

A new year means a fresh opportunity to plan the perfect event. Whether it is a corporate event such as a conference or team outing or a social celebration like a birthday party or wedding reception, it is time to start thinking about your next gathering. Here are four trends that will impact the events industry in 2020. 1. Non-conventional venues are in.

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EventSource

JANUARY 10, 2020

Planning a wedding is a big job, and one that requires a lot of thought and research. You definitely want to have the best time possible which is why you should always chat with multiple vendors and make sure you ask all the important questions. On the other hand, you also don’t want wedding planning to take over your life and you definitely don’t want to spend every free moment of your engagement visiting venues and interviewing photographers.

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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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Caterease

JANUARY 10, 2020

Happy 2020 everyone! A new year, let alone a new decade, means a whole new batch of trends to watch. The post Catering Trends We’re Expecting to See In 2020 appeared first on Caterease.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 10, 2020

Smarticle. READ TIME: 3 minutes. Whether you own your own event industry business or work in sales for someone else, you are always looking for new clients. The elevator pitch is a short pitch that will help you turn casual meetings and connections into new business. If you are focused on growing your clientele, you need to have a concise pitch to go after new clients whenever the opportunity arises.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 10, 2020

Women in the event management industry, just as everyone else in the industry, have a lot to worry about day-to-day. However, expecting equal salaries and respect to match shouldn’t be on those virtually endless to-do lists. Unfortunately, securing both remains a persistent issue that requires an unprecedented amount of attention. Three issues are at play when it comes to the gender pay gap.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 10, 2020

The Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) has announced the appointment of Corrado Perboni as CEO and director. The company is listed on the Milan Stock Exchange and is organised and managed by Borsa Italiana S.p.A., the leader in Italy for organising international trade shows and a main operator in the exhibition sector and European level. Peraboni has been elected as a member of the board of directors and will be in charge of internal control and risk management.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 10, 2020

It’s a universal event challenge: how do you ensure a strong, stable internet feed at a conference without breaking the budget? Whether it involves a speaker presentation or attendees who need to check back in with work and answer all those sli.do polls, a reliable connection is mandatory. Brandt Kreuger, resident expert at Event Tech Consulting and Will Curran, founder of Endless Events , have some helpful tips for guaranteeing better connectivity: Surprise—it’s about more than just Wi-Fi!

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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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Event Industry News

JANUARY 10, 2020

GL events has launched the Raptor, a new seating product for stadia and major events. The unique design offers all the safety features of traditional stadium seating; with the option for spectators to safely stand, too. The new offering has been developed in partnership with the company’s stadium seating partner, KH Seating, with input from its clients in the world of football, and fan groups who have called for standing options for spectators.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 10, 2020

At the Conference & Creativity Stage last year, Marty Huisman from Mar ke ty delivered a presentation revealing her expertise and knowledge on maximising event sponsorship. Marty has over 25 years’ experience in marketing, 10 of which has been focussed on events, and offers a deep understanding on increasing the ROI of events. Kicking off her session discussing the importance of sponsors, Marty revealed they should not only be regarded in a financial light, but also as extra opportunities fo

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