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5 Ways Event Data Can Give You a Competitive Advantage

EventMB

Virtual and hybrid event data has been in the spotlight for the last two years, and in some ways, we are only just beginning to understand its power. For most event planners, data usage is limited to reporting basic engagement stats back to sponsors and other stakeholders. With attendees now accustomed to the convenience of […]. The post 5 Ways Event Data Can Give You a Competitive Advantage by Hopin appeared first on [link].

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7 Creative Ways to Thank Teachers (and Involve Your Community)

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Nothing feels better than expressing gratitude. And no one deserves our appreciation more than teachers. Whether you’re a parent or a member of the community, you’re bound to be searching for the best way to thank a teacher. Planning an event that celebrates teachers does just that. In this guide, we give you seven creative […].

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11 Trends for Event Professionals to Watch in 2022

EventMB

The nature of engagement has changed profoundly. At EventMB's The Future of the Event Industry: 2022 Outlook Summit, event professionals joined us to explore how the industry has metabolized lessons from the pandemic and what that means for events in 2022. Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes the hope that we […]. The post 11 Trends for Event Professionals to Watch in 2022 by Eileen Wennekers appeared first on [link].

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How LuminoCity Festival Illuminates Conversions With Eventbrite Boost

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If Willy Wonka’s factory dressed up for the holidays, it might resemble LuminoCity Festival. With dazzling sculptures, an array of rainbow lights, and plenty of festive friends, LuminoCity Festival is a celebration of joy for the child in all of us. China-based LuminoCity Festival has been bringing its luminous lightworks to the US for the […].

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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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As Major Festivals Drop Pandemic Protocols, the Event Industry Faces New Opportunity

Event Marketer

Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals made a statement this week by dropping their COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements for 2022. The change comes after both events were completely cancelled for the past two years due to the pandemic, and as state and local governments across the country consider rolling back pandemic-era mandates like masking.

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IACC Meetings Research: Unique to the Moment

MeetingsNet

With its latest report focused as much on post-pandemic meetings sentiment as meeting-venue innovation, decisionmaker expectations for 2022 off-site events are revealed. IACC (formerly the International Association of Conference Centers) released its 2022 Meeting Room of the Future Report this week, painting a picture of how desirable in-person meetings will be for organizations over the next year and the conditions under which they’ll take place.

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This Week in Travel: Relaxed Mask Mandates, Alaska Airlines Debuts Subscription-Based Flight Pass

Smart Meetings

Covid Restrictions Lift With Air Sales. Switzerland and Austria have announced the end to most remaining Covid restrictions, and Germany has said it will be moving toward the same goal, as U.S. cities do the same. Countries are reopening, and meeting planners are doing the same. Philadelphia announced this week that it was in “level two” of their Covid system, meaning that restaurants could lift a vaccine mandate for diners, although indoor mask mandates remain for now.

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How embracing technology helped Hyatt connect people worldwide

Event Age by Swapcard

“The past 18 months everybody’s been learning. We’ve been learning together.”. - Maureen (Mo) Storto, Director of Hybrid Events, Hyatt Hotels Corporation.

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It was back to business at the Source trade show!

Event Industry News

Not only was it back to business, the Source trade show was also back in its normal time slot, in February. When the doors opened, at 9.30am on Wednesday 9 th , eager buyers were queuing at the door, keen to find out what’s new, and taste and test the latest products, equipment, and services. ‘Great show, strong attendance from customers, possibly even better than pre Covid levels.

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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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summer team building activities

SevenEvents

we have had an influx of summer enquiries over the last month. a lot of companies are looking to add a team-building activity to their event, below are a few great activities for the summer. soapbox derby. this is a favourite every year! split into teams you will develop and design a race-ready kart. you’ll be given all the blueprints to build the kart, once that is complete you will need to come up with a killer design!

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Tracking changes at new model Hilton Birmingham Metropole

Event Industry News

Nicola Underhill is general manager at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole – a venue built in step with the NEC, where it sits. The biggest UK hotel outside London. Nicola came to the job from six plus years in a similar role at the Hilton St George’s Park – home to all 24 England football teams and a centre for coach education. In this episode, host James Dickson asks Nicola Underhill about the Hilton Birmingham Metropole’s multi-million-pound refurbishment; due to complete in April it includ

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Courage: Try, Trust, and Tell

StraussCA

Despite the constant struggle with COVID-19, restrictions, and exhaustion that we have been facing over the past two years, the association world has shown that it can pivot and continue to grow in the face of adversity. It takes a great deal of courage from many people to achieve these feats. I’m tired; physically, mentally, and emotionally tired. The last two years have taken a toll.

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ONLINE AUCTION SALE of approx. 750 LOTS of AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT & MOTOR VEHICLES

Prestige Events Magazine

ON BEHALF OF VARIOUS CLIENTS. Following on from a number of successful online auction sales of audio-visual equipment over the past 18 months, the most recent being on behalf of Fiend Productions in November 2021, Wignall Brownlow LLP is conducting another sale of audio-visual equipment on behalf of a number of different clients from premises in Greater London & Merseyside.

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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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Graphic Design for Nonprofits: How to Capture and Select Images

Click & Pledge

Graphic Design for Nonprofits: How to Capture and Select Images. The use of images and graphics is essential for nonprofit organizations to grab donors’ attention. According to Buzzsumo, social media posts with images receive over two times as much engagement as posts without images. So, it’s well-defined that images have an influence on your social posts.

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City of London Corporation appoints the Barbican Centre’s first-ever CEO

Prestige Events Magazine

Claire Spencer will lead the Barbican Centre after being appointed by the City of London Corporation as its first-ever Chief Executive Officer, following a far-reaching recruitment search. Claire, an experienced and dynamic arts leader will take up her new post in May 2022, after stepping down from Arts Centre Melbourne, where she has been CEO since November 2014.

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Who's News in Special Events for February 17, 2022

Special Events

Special events business news

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Event Marketing on TikTok: 8 Must-Try Ideas

Social Tables

Event promotion and social media have always been a match made in heaven. Event marketing on TikTok is no different. From event ticket sales to drumming up new event clients, event professionals can take advantage of this creative and far-reaching platform to capture the right audiences. Whether you’re just getting started on TikTok or are brushing up on TikTok event marketing techniques, we have ideas for every skill level.

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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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Event Technology Awards launches a new edition celebrating the teams behind the tech

Event Industry News

The Event Technology Awards (ETA) celebrates its 10 th anniversary in 2022 and will mark the occasion with a people-focused offshoot this summer. Hosted at Event Tech Live Las Vegas, Event Technology Awards – The People will celebrate those individuals and teams behind the tech, who take tech to the table, helping to foster solutions, better practice and to highlight new ways around traditional problems.

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5 Effective Membership Recruitment Ideas

InitLive

Effective membership recruitment is critical for boosting your association’s membership growth and influence. The more members you have, the greater opportunities you have to foster networking and mentorship relationships. How you go about making your recruitment effective can also impact who makes up your member base. You want to make sure your member recruitment creates a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all members.

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Live the Presidential Life at these 7 Hotels

Smart Meetings

Of all the things U.S. presidents and meeting prof essional s don’t have in common, there is one important thing they do: they lead groups. Another commonality is how often they visit hotels and spend time in their largest meeting spaces. We’ve compiled seven properties that have had their halls graced by U. S. presidents and could be the next location for your corporate gathering.

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Live the Presidential Life at these 6 Hotels

Smart Meetings

Of all the things U.S. presidents and meeting prof essional s don’t have in common, there is one important thing they do: they lead groups. Another commonality is how often they visit hotels and spend time in their largest meeting spaces. We’ve compiled seven properties that have had their halls graced by U. S. presidents and could be the next location for your corporate gathering.

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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.