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Event Planning & Politics: When Client’s Values Don’t Align

Endless Events

As our worlds continuously grow more uncertain and hectic, the Event Brew podcast doesn’t run out of hot topics to address. They’ve recently covered planning disruption-proof events in times of uncertainty. This week, however, they tackle another pressing and complex topic, inspired by a message from a loyal listener: the crossroads between event planning and politics.

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In-Person, Virtual, or Hybrid Events? How to Decide in 2022

Eventmobi

When it comes to planning events, you have more options and flexibility now than ever before. You can host a traditional in-person event, with all of the fun activities, engaging live speakers, and in-person networking your audience could want. You can reach an enormous audience (and save on budget) by hosting a virtual-only event. Or you could host a hybrid event that brings together the best components of virtual and in-person events.

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How Eco-Business Cracked the Formula to Hosting Winning Events with GEVME

GEVME

A couple of years back, when lockdown restrictions were imposed in various corners of the world, many businesses were challenged to quickly adapt to those times. For companies that were routinely hosting in-person events before the pandemic, it was time to make a switch. And it was no different for one of our clients, Eco-Business. Eco-Business is an independent media and business intelligence company with sustainability and ESG-focused lens.

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Top 4 Considerations for Event Organizers in 2022

Event Farm

Thirteen months ago, as everyone in the events industry was trying to navigate their way through a global pandemic, we started a journey to bring expert panelists together to learn and guide the event community toward once again hosting safe live events. Thousands of registrants and four panels later, we haven’t missed a beat, and in February hosted the fifth panel of our Pandemic Compliance & Safety at Live Events virtual series, which followed four others in the sequence: Public Health Sa

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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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Why the right event host is more important than ever…

Event Industry News

Simon Howard, a professional host and compere with more than 200 virtual and 100s of live events in his portfolio over the course of some seven years, came to the job after a considerable tenure as an event manager in both hemispheres. In this episode, Simon discusses ‘Why the right event host is more important than ever’, looking at the pandemic impact on his role in the short-term and its legacy as the world started to open up again.

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Wissam and Rahaf’s Romantic Wedding at Paradise Banquet Hall

EventSource

Who isn’t a sucker for a timeless and romantic feel? Wissam and Rahaf’s wedding at Paradise Banquet & Convention Centre has all of it, including elegant vibes and glam details! The bride looked absolutely breathtaking with gorgeous hair and makeup done by Makeup by Sabba and a stunning lace gown. Every element was perfectly coordinated and curated, and fortunately we’v e been blessed to have these gorgeous photos captured by the talented photographer Five Feet Above Produc

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Business Event Profs Are Better Together

Smart Meetings

The global pandemic is a topic that persists and is consistent only in its inconsistency. The obstacles and opportunities have continued to evolve as have the roles of everyone in the business events industry. This evolution has been arguably more intense in the past two years than in the collective past. As we come out on the other side, one thing is clear: business event strategists and destination organization partners really aren’t that different.

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10 Questions to Ask When Choosing an Event Format

Stova

Congratulations on all you’ve accomplished. Your virtual events drive engagement sky-high. Your hybrid conferences achieve incredible reach. And you’re a real pro at delivering immersive in-person experiences. Now the big question is how do you choose the best format for your next event?

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Louisville Experience Checked All the Boxes

Smart Meetings

Some destinations rise to the top of meeting bucket lists because of their history. Others for their natural beauty, and still others for their dynamic business credentials. Louisville, Kentucky—birthplace of Muhammad Ali—on the banks of the Ohio River checked all those boxes. Smart Meetings brought top meeting professionals to The Galt House the same week Berkshire Hathaway hosted 5,000 real estate professionals at 300,000-square-foot Kentucky International Convention Center.

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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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Pros Share Six Signs It's Time to Rethink your Event Offerings

Special Events

For businesses to keep up, entrepreneurs must adapt their offerings and ensure their target audience doesn’t get bored.

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Event Technology Awards and ETA The People – judges revealed

Event Industry News

The judges for this year’s Event Technology Awards (ETA) and ETA – The People have been announced. Fifteen names steeped in experience and invention ready to order what’s expected to be a record number of submissions. Tess Vismale, founder/CEO at iSocialExecution, Ksenija Polla, ICCA’s regional director for North America, Eric Kingstad, who’s consultant and founder of Kingstad Event Technologies, and Corinne Kessel, president of the ILEA, are among the judges for the 2022 awards.

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The first movie in the world released as NFT film frames

Oveit

The Wishing Tree: Childhood Memories The Wishing Tree: Childhood Memories, a Romanian production directed by Andrei Hu?uleac after a script by Mihai M?nescu, […]. The post The first movie in the world released as NFT film frames appeared first on Oveit.

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CHS Leeds agrees partnership with Conference Leeds

Event Industry News

CHS Leeds has agreed a strategic partnership with Conference Leeds, the official convention bureau for the city. The partnership will strengthen the offering to hosted buyers who attend the show from across the UK. The two-year deal will see Conference Leeds continuing to support the Show, especially for 2022 which sees the show return to Leeds and its roots at the Royal Armouries after a short hiatus due to the pandemic.

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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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AmpliVox Introduces Two New Lectern Designs

Exhibitor Magazine

NORTHBROOK, IL - AmpliVox Sound Systems has added to its wide-ranging array of lecterns with two new series that evoke a winning tradition: Lexington.

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How to Choose the Best Video Platform for Education

CadmiumCD

It's no wonder that digital learning is one of the most sought-after activities in the world. “How to” searches are growing 70% a year on YouTube, proving that educational video content is more in-demand than ever. For this reason, having an excellent video platform is key to remaining relevant in the twenty-first century.

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14 Lesser-Known Ways To Accelerate Event App Adoption

Nunify

In today’s digital world, building an event app is no longer a choice but a necessity for your business events. Event apps aren’t just platforms to conduct virtual events but an integration capable of increasing your event engagement and event ROI regardless of the type of event. You, like many event organizers, may be reluctant to add a mobile app as a part of your event marketing and engagement strategy because of one particular reason – the uncertainty about event app adoption.

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Swarovski’s Jochen Schmidt: Embracing Digitalization in Retail and the Need of Reliable Data

Management Events

One of the keys to achieving success in the retail industry is to adopt a data-centric approach to make educated, fact-based decisions for customer satisfaction, better return on investments, and having an overall better retail experience. However, with only 16% of retailers considering themselves experts in data harnessing , it’s clear that retailers are still behind in fully utilizing the power of data. .

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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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The Key to Organization for Association Leaders

StraussCA

For association board members it can be difficult to keep your association to-do lists organized, especially when your professional life gets hectic. I am here to provide some ideas on how you can stay organized in your day-to-day role as an association leader. The fast-pasted association environment has taught me how to multi-task at a new level. This exciting setting has inspired me to share some guidelines that you can apply to your volunteer work as a volunteer association leader.

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Skiddle Update: Key upcoming dates, Promotion Centre security tests and London Promoter Social event

Skiddle

With signs of finer weather on the way, and with some pretty important key dates and changes also en route, we thought now would be a good time to reach out, to make sure you’re aware and prepared for the rush of Bank Holidays and national days of celebration etc, just around the corner. We’ll also be sharing some more details regarding our upcoming panel appearance at the NTIA’s (Night Time Industries Association) Night Time Economy Summit in Bristol, this April, as well as news on our fi

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Welcome aboard Oceandiva London – the UK’s first CO2-neutral venue on water

Prestige Events Magazine

Launching Autumn 2022, Smart Group in collaboration with Oceandiva, will launch the UK’s first CO2-neutral venue on the Thames which will revolutionise the events and hospitality sector. Currently event guests may embark and disembark Oceandiva London from London Bridge, Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, Greenwich and ExCel. The vessel will boast state of the art architectural design with the latest marine technology featuring noise-reducing electric engines, and superior soundproofing.

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A Conversation with InEvent, Part I – Better Virtual and Hybrid Events

Planner WIre

Pull up a chair, grab a glass of whatever floats your boat, and learn about the platform that stopped us in our tracks at PCMA Convening Leaders in Las Vegas. Some of the things we discuss in Part I: How is InEvent different from other platforms? How can good-quality video enhance the experience of virtual and hybrid events? How to set up an external camera and microphones to use with any virtual platform.

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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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Step By Step Guide To Creating A Wedding Seating Chart

All Seated

We are excited to bring you a step-by-step guide to designing a wedding seating chart! Designing the wedding seating chart should be an exciting task in the wedding planning process. However, for most wedding couples, the thought of setting up a wedding seating chart is overwhelming. With so many factors to consider like guest dynamics, venue layout, and more recently, social distancing , we want to help make the process as easy as possible. .

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