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10 Clever Event Ideas College Students Will Love and Share

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If you’re in charge of campus programming, the pressure is on to create events college students will not just love but share on social media. Here are some innovative ideas. The post 10 Clever Event Ideas College Students Will Love and Share appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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New Deep Integration and Partnership Between EventMobi and Swoogo Simplifies Event Management Tech Stack

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The post New Deep Integration and Partnership Between EventMobi and Swoogo Simplifies Event Management Tech Stack appeared first on EventMobi.

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Study reveals top tips for networking at meetings & conferences

Event Industry News

A new study by Loughborough University and Imago Venues has revealed the most and least effective ways to network at meetings and conferences. Conversation analysts, Professor Elizabeth Stokoe and Dr Magnus Hamann, observed how people behave and communicate in networking spaces and how their actions were influenced by the environment in which they were and that objects that were around them.

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How This Art Gala Turned an Underground Parking Garage Into a Glamorous Dinner Space

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The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago's ArtEdge Gala celebrated the new exhibition "Virgil Abloh: Figures of Speech.

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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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How to use your speakers to better market your event

Event Industry News

Conferences, exhibitions, brand activations, seminars, workshops – we employ speakers for a wide selection of events. They’re invaluable for introducing your audience to your theories, ideas and demonstrations. They can also be invaluable for getting your audience to your event in the first place. Speakers can present you with a broader reach and wider engagement.

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Life On The Road For Event Planners – #EventIcons Episode 172

Endless Events

Life on the road for event planners can be quite the hassle. Just ask our phenomenal hosts Brandt Krueger and Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey! The two have been on the road since early May, and boy, do they have a lot to share! Anyone who works in the event industry knows that traveling is an inevitable part of the job description. And even if you are more of the stay at home type, if you want in, you have to learn how to adapt.

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How to Master the Art of Negotiating

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Webster’s Dictionary defines negotiation as “the act or process of having a discussion in order to reach an agreement.” Makes sense, but what does it really mean? According to veteran hospitality attorney Lisa Sommer Devlin, “Negotiating is about bargaining power. The more the other party needs your business, the more they will be willing to compromise.

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2019 40 Under 40: Natasha Stamper Pedigo, The Asphalt Institute

Connect Your Meetings

Natasha Stamper Pedigo, CMP, 38, works in Lexington, Kentucky, as a meeting planner and event manager at The Asphalt Institute. A s a 2019 40 Under 40 honoree, Pedigo discusses her passion for the events industry. *Connect with Pedigo on Instagram. . What I do: I plan and execute three large member meetings a year across the U.S. and Canada for the Asphalt Institute, as well as several smaller seminars and workshops.

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Events, Meetings and GDPR – Your Top Questions Answered!

Eventsforce

One year on, it seems many in the events industry are still struggling with GDPR. In fact, the findings of a new research study unveiled that an overwhelming 90% of event planners are facing a number of challenges around GDPR compliance, with on-going issues around consent management, running GDPR checks with event suppliers and controlling how third parties are using attendee data.

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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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2019 40 Under 40: The In-Crowd

Connect Your Meetings

Meet the “In-Crowd,” our 2019 Connect Association 40 Under 40. This year’s group celebrates the diversity inherent in the events industry. Honorees range from company presidents to budding CVB stars. They come from myriad backgrounds, using different strengths to advance their organizations and careers. While each has a unique style, this collection of superstars is in on what it takes to create lasting and impactful experiences.

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Challenge Organization, Attendees with Wisdom Conferences Sessions

PCMA Convene

To distinguish your conference from the also-rans, you want your participant’s learning and understanding to grow from the ubiquitous “data and information” categories to “wisdom.”. Here’s what hasn’t changed about business events: Education continues to be essential to a participant’s experience. Here’s what has changed about that: I’m convinced that “something for everyone” programming — including basic content for the novice or intermediate practitioner — is no longer the right strategy for p

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2019 40 Under 40: Pamela Wike Boyd, CMP, The Solid Waste Association of North America

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Pamela Wike Boyd, CMP, 33, works in Silver Spring, Maryland, as senior manager of meetings and events at The Solid Waste Association of North America. As a 2019 40 Under 40 honoree, Boyd discusses her passion for the events industry. . What I do: I am responsible for all meeting arrangements, including food service, room setup, audiovisual, registration, transportation and a list of other key elements for our three main events.

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Maintain Brand Control By Selling Tickets Directly On Your Website

Eventbrite UK

You spend countless hours reaching potential attendees and attracting them to visit your event site. You promote on all of your social channels, spend money on paid ads, and optimise your search rankings — all to get them to learn more about your event and, eventually, purchase a ticket. Once someone has decided to buy, […]. The post Maintain Brand Control By Selling Tickets Directly On Your Website appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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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2019 40 Under 40: Alena Frey, CMP, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society

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Alena Frey, CMP, 37, works in Chicago as an education manager of American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. As a 2019 40 Under 40 honoree, Frey discusses her passion for the events industry. *Connect with Frey on Twitter and Instagram. . What I do: I oversee the day-to-day operations of our digital and in-person meetings and conferences. I also manage our learning management system and oversee most of the educational technology tools we deploy.

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Maximise Your Marketing ROI With Free and Automated Promotional Features

Eventbrite UK

Lean team. Small budget. Big goals. You need ways to make your marketing more cost-effective and your team more efficient. The answer: automation. Investing in automation doesn’t have to mean you have to spend a lot of money. Not if you partner with a ticketing or registration technology that does the heavy lifting for you. […]. The post Maximise Your Marketing ROI With Free and Automated Promotional Features appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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2019 40 Under 40: Megan Johnston, Accent Indy

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Megan Johnston, DMCP, 27, works in Indianapolis as a senior manager of event services at Accent Indy, a DMC Network Company. As a 2019 40 Under 40 honoree, Johnston discusses her passion for the events industry. . *Connect with Johnston on Instagram. . What I do: sell and operate for the only accredited Destination Management Company in Indiana.

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Automate Your Event Management Workflow with Zapier

Eventbrite UK

Ever found yourself wishing for an extra staff member to handle tedious event planning workflows? Try turning to technology instead. Best-of-breed tech can help you and your team save time and money, delight your attendees — and most importantly, help you scale in an increasingly competitive landscape. Save time and scale your business with access […].

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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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2019 40 Under 40: Sarah Soliman Daudin, DES, Soliman Productions, Inc.

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Sarah Soliman Daudin, DES, 31, works in Orlando as p resident and CEO of Soliman Productions, Inc. As a 2019 40 Under 40 honoree, Daudin discusses her passion for the events industry. . *Connect with Daudin on Instagram. . What I do: As a visual storyteller, I educate meeting professionals on how they can best communicate their organization’s value year-round through powerful video content.

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EVCOM announces new board

Event Industry News

EVCOM members gathered this morning at the House of St Barnabas for the AGM. Dale Parmenter (DrpG) and Pete Stevenson (The Edge Picture Company) welcomed attendees, and Jennifer Jenkins gave her final report as CEO. She also used this opportunity to officially pass over to EVCOM’s new CEO, Leigh Jagger. . The new board members, who will lead EVCOM into the future, were also announced.

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2019 40 Under 40: Sarah Blose, CMP, DMCP, Destination Tahoe Meetings & Events

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Sarah Blose, CMP, DMCP, 37, works in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, as an a ccount manager for Destination Tahoe Meetings & Events. As a 2019 40 Under 40 honoree, Blose discusses her passion for the events industry. *Connect with Blose on Twitter. . How I got here: I’ve always had the “coordinator of chaos” gene that most event professionals recognize in themselves, and so when the opportunity arose to work as an event/activity coordinator for a local DMC, I dove in head first.

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B2B Meetings to Foster the Construction Sector of Colombia

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Interview with Clara Inés Ferrer Orozco, Fair Director, CAMACOL Antioquia.

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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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2019 40 Under 40: Sam Edidin Jankowski, SmithBucklin

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Sam Edidin Jankowski, 31, works in Chicago as a relationship manager at SmithBucklin. As a 2019 40 Under 40 honoree, Jankowski discusses her passion for the events industry. . *Connect with Jankowski on Twitter. . What I do: I help my client organizations create and implement strategic sales plans; identify exhibition, sponsorship and advertising opportunities; and develop and sustain long-term relationships with key decision makers and influencers in the vendor buyer community.

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Change Please: New coffee initiative at Central Hall Westminster café supports the homeless

Event Industry News

Central Hall Westminster, together with its onsite caterers, Kudos, has today announced the launch of its new Change Please coffee kiosk designed to transform the lives of people experiencing homelessness. . The Change Please coffee station in the venue’s popular Wesley’s Café was opened in a ribbon-cutting ceremony which took place on Wednesday 3 rd July, attended by representatives from each organisation.

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2019 40 Under 40: Alicia M. Quinn, Discover Lehigh Valley

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Alicia M. Quinn, 36, works in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, as v ice president of marketing and strategic alliances at Discover Lehigh Valley. A s a 2019 40 Under 40 honoree, Quinn discusses her passion for the events industry. *Connect with Quinn on Twitter and Instagram. . What I do: I’m helping to shape the image of a revitalized steel and industrial region into a vibrant arts and entertainment community that provides quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

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Giant iTab expands its international reach with host of new partners

Event Industry News

Giant iTab, the award-winning event technology and digital solutions company providing giant touchscreens, tablets and smartphones for enhanced digital engagement, has expanded its reach internationally with a host of new partners in South Africa, Scandinavia, Japan, Greece and Cyprus. The partnerships with a range of AV rental companies, creative agencies and technical solutions providers means the Giant iTab network now covers four continents and 12 countries.

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Download 7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement

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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Bea World 2019: tickets available and entries open for the Best Event Awards

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The 14th Best Event Awards and the 2nd Best Location Awards are now open for entries. The two initiatives, aiming at promoting excellence in events and live communication, will be at the heart of Bea World Festival.

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EventShaper welcomes new head of operations

Event Industry News

EventShaper Ltd is proud to announce and welcome Helen Ericson into the role of head of operations. Helen has joined EventShaper with more than 18 years’ professional experience in the events industry. . As head of operations, Helen will be responsible for managing and developing the operations team. In her role, she will work closely with the team and clients to ensure that EventShaper provides the best operational solution.

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Events, Meetings and GDPR – Your Top Questions Answered!

Eventsforce

One year on, it seems many in the events industry are still struggling with GDPR. In fact, the findings of a new research study unveiled that an overwhelming 90% of event planners are facing a number of challenges around GDPR compliance, with on-going issues around consent management, running GDPR checks with event suppliers and controlling how third parties are using attendee data.