Fri.May 05, 2023

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How Informa’s Liz Bothwell Built a Sustainable Event Community from the Ground Up

Event Age by Swapcard

The first edition of Expo Experts Explain features Liz Bothwell , Head of Content and Marketing Informa in conversation with Matt Snodgrass, Director of Marketing at Swapcard. In this session, Liz breaks down how she built events (and an entire community) around the concept of sustainability while embedding those same concepts into her day-to-day event operations.

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Community Before Events

EventMB

Skift Take: Luke Bilton, co-founder of Life Science Networks, in a conversation about community, content, and connections.

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How To Make a Program for an Event – A Guide with Examples and Templates

Event Smart

A well-planned and written program is necessary for the successful execution of an event and to give attendees a good experience. It’s like the blueprint for a house that determines what the final output will look like, and the order in which the event must happen.

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Why In-Person Events Came Back in a Big Way Post-Pandemic

Smart Meetings

How to choose between in-person, virtual and hybrid for your next event When Covid-19 lockdowns pushed the world into all-digital interactions, they presented event organizers with a gift: the opportunity to test digital-only event strategies. Prior to the pandemic, we never had the data to compare a digital-only approach to events against in-person programming.

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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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‘Now let’s go do it together’ - The MPI-Encore partnership

MPI

“Events such as EMEC and WEC are really powerful connection points for collaboration and learning,”

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Diversified Communications and GES lead on sustainable carpet

Event Industry News

Diversified Communications have agreed a partnership with Global Experience Specialists, GES, to use the new, sustainably produced, Rewind carpet brand for the remainder of their 2023 shows.

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Effective Learning Objectives for Association Members

CadmiumCD

Ask association members about their top priorities, and the majority will place continuing education opportunities, networking, and skill development at the top of their list. It's no secret that most members join associations for the professional development opportunities that they offer, making it imperative that associations live up to their expectations.

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Events-Industry Champion Pushes for Support from Federal Agencies, Congress

MeetingsNet

The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance took center stage in an FTC hearing in early May, and is now preparing to make a strong pitch to members of Congress on June 1. When the Federal Trade Commission held a May 4 hearing on a proposed rule targeting business impersonation and fraud, the meetings and events industry was there to be heard. Specifically, the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance —a coalition of 10 organizations formed during the Covid pandemic to advance the interests of the

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Event Registration Platforms: Making the Most of Your Data

CadmiumCD

An adage goes, "You never get a second chance to make a first impression," and nobody knows this better than event planners. Ensuring that registering for your event is a seamless process can go a long way toward creating a positive impression with attendees. You also want to leverage the data that you collect during the registration process to gain insights into attendee behavior and preferences, so you can create the best experience possible for everyone attending your event.

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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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The Psychology of Flavor Pairing: How To Create Innovative Menus

Caterease

As restaurant owners, managers, and event planners, you know that creating a delicious, unique menu is essential to your success. The post The Psychology of Flavor Pairing: How To Create Innovative Menus appeared first on Caterease.

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Event Registration Tools to Streamline Your Events

CadmiumCD

Any event planner will tell you that managing the event registration process without the right tools can be a daunting task. That's why event registration tools have become indispensable to event planning. They deliver a user-friendly registration process that makes it easy for attendees to sign up for your event, as they can quickly register online from anywhere, at any time, and on any device.

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Skiddle Update: Rooftop Rum Shaker, Destination Ibiza, Blog Spotlight & More

Skiddle

Welcome back to the Skiddle Update! If you’re new to receiving our regular newsletter, firstly, welcome. Every Thursday, we’ll strive to bring you a short and snappy rundown of all the exciting things happening behind the scenes at Skiddle HQ. We’ll offer tips and advice on getting the best out of your events through interviews with industry experts, carefully researched blogs, downloadable resources and more.

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Leveraging Software for Event Registration

CadmiumCD

The pieces are in place: your organization has committed to hosting a large-scale event to advance the company’s goals. Despite the development of cutting-edge digital marketing capabilities, meeting face-to-face with constituents is still the most effective marketing tool. As events scale up in size, the pressure grows to become more efficient, which in part means finding a modern software application to help manage the many tasks involved in hosting a sizable event.

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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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Join us at Skiddle’s Promoter Drop-In at The Great Escape Festival

Skiddle

Yesterday we announced our Rooftop Rum Shaker event at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton. It’ll take place at Ollie’s Jerk Shack, but it’s not all that we’ve got in store at the festival. Our Promoter Drop-in will take place from Wednesday 10th to Friday 13th May at The Arch Offices in Brighton, giving all promoters and future event organisers a place to network with like-minded people and get advice from our staff.

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NFT Ticketing main concerns – Q&A

Oveit

We’ve asked Chat GPT about the 3 main concerns related to NFT ticketing and answered them through this article. We’ve said it before, […] The post NFT Ticketing main concerns – Q&A appeared first on Oveit.

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What are the top industries that event planners work with?

Event Guru

A brief overview of the event planning industry The event planning industry is a booming sector that encompasses organizing, coordinating, and executing various types of events such as conferences, weddings, seminars, social gatherings, and more. As professional event planners manage every detail, from concept to execution, these specialists are in high demand across various industries.

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The 2022 Planner’s Choice Award Winner for Venue with a Scenic Backdrop Goes to Gettysburg College

Unique Venues

In search of a venue that offers a scenic backdrop to complement an upcoming meeting or event? Head to south central Pennsylvania where the hills are rolling and the Appalachian Mountains provide some of the best scenery on the East Coast. In Gettysburg, PA, visitors will find historic sites from the turning point of the Civil War; and while history plays an integral role in the community, Gettysburg College plays into location for its venue offerings.

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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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Will Your Meetings Ever Have a Carbon Budget?

MeetingsNet

A new report from the Global Business Travel Association looks at the frontiers of climate-conscious travel, from carbon fees to sustainable aviation fuel. Corporate travel departments are known to be a few steps ahead of their meeting department cousins in terms of putting managed-spend programs in place, and over the years, the Global Business Travel Association has often driven understanding of those strategies.

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Jonas Event Technology and FFAIR partner to enhance event registration and exhibiting experiences

Event Industry News

Jonas Event Technology, a leading provider of event registration, and FFAIR, an award-winning exhibitor platform, have partnered to bring event organisers and attendees a more seamless experience. The partnership brings together Jonas Event Technology’s focus on providing the best event registration experience and FFAIR’s expertise in exhibitor management.