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Events Industry Fed Up by Business Impersonation Fraud

EventMB

Skift Take: An estimated $2.6 billion in losses resulted from sophisticated business impersonation scams in 2022, and the events industry is fighting back.

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7 Questions to Make You a Better Buyer of On-Site Internet

MeetingsNet

How robust does your event network need to be, and what’s negotiable? Here are some things to consider before signing a connectivity contract. In the past year, Jay Klein planned one event where he was charged $150 for an ethernet line for a week and another where the same-size line was $2,500 per day. Tens of thousands of dollars can separate one hotel’s internet fees from another.

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How to Craft Your Perfect Event Invitation Email From Scratch: Tips and 6 Free Invitation Email Templates

Event Smart

Event creators, event organizers, and event marketers know that event invitation emails are hard to write. However, if done right, an event invitation email will lead to successful event promotion. On the other hand, if done wrong, it will lead to a waste of effort and poor return on investment.

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A.I. Being Used to Boost Online-Meeting Effectiveness

MeetingsNet

Zoom introduces a new feature called IQ, a “conversation intelligence software” to keep attendees and non-attendees up to speed on a meeting’s content and next steps through A.I.-generated summaries. Online-meeting platform Zoom has partnered with artificial-intelligence firm OpenAI—the maker of ChatGPT—to create Zoom IQ, a feature that tracks the audio, visual, and chat-forum content of virtual meetings and then summarizes topic threads, creates content for post-event emails, and more.

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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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Gen Z Meeting Profs Navigate Industry Challenges and Hope for Future

Smart Meetings

Mentorships, transparency and white whales For meeting planners new to the industry, experience and connections are the glue that holds the universe together and ultimately provides the tools for current and future success. Smart Meetings chatted with four Gen Z meeting planners and explored aspects of the meeting industry that they deem vital to their success and the tools that they still need to make it in the field.

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Prepping Your Business for the Second Year of the Wedding Boom

Special Events

Add these six tasks to your to-do list to get ahead of the curve

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Sports Sponsorship Update, Part 3: What Brands Need to Know About Pickleball

Event Marketer

From the benefits of early adoption to opportunities for growth, consider this your pickleball primer Chances are, you’ve heard pickleball brought up in conversation more than once over the last couple of years. The quirky game, often described as a blend of tennis, Ping-Pong and badminton, is America’s fastest-growing sport. It expanded by nearly 40 percent between 2019 and 2021 and now boasts 4.8 million active “picklers” in the U.S., according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association

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Economic Impact Driven by Las Vegas Tourism Industry Hits Record High $79.3 Billion in 2022

Exhibitor Magazine

LAS VEGAS - A new report from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) revealed total economic output related to visitor spending reac.

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Sports Sponsorship Update, Part 2: How Brands are Driving Measurable Change for Women’s Sports

Event Marketer

Four insights on how women’s sports sponsors are working to level the playing field The phrase “a rising tide lifts all boats” isn’t often associated with competing brands. But when it comes to increasing visibility for women’s sports, sponsors are steadfast in their commitment to inspiring other brands to jump aboard. There’s no doubt that we’ve come a long way since Title IX.

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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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Industry Veterans Launch Pinnacle Live Event Productions to Meet the Demands of Event Organizers

Exhibitor Magazine

CHICAGO - Experience Pinnacle Live, the premium event experience and technology company for the hospitality and event industry, today announced the la.

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‘Marie Antoinette’-inspired Makeup and Hair Glow-ups Drive Buzz for PBS’s New Show

Event Marketer

“I always say about event marketing and experiential, it’s not so much about what you do there for the thousand people who go through the activation, it’s about how you turn your fans into your ambassadors.” –Amy Wigler, VP-Multiplatform Content and Marketing, PBS Stylists were on hand to glam up attendees with “Marie Antoinette”-inspired hair and makeup looks.

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A Guide to Measuring Success in Today's Tradeshow Environment

Exhibitor Magazine

If you've heard it once, you've heard it a million times! "How was the trade show? Was it a big success?" Every event manager knows to expect the V.P.

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Online Training and Certification eventplanner.net Event Software

eventplanner

More and more organizers are switching to the eventplanner.net event software. To help you get the most out of the software, we are launching online training and certification.

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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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JIS Spring 2023 Concludes with an Increased International Attendance and Expanded Show Floor

Exhibitor Magazine

Norwalk, CT � JIS, the premier event for immediate and seasonal at-show jewelry delivery, concluded its three-day jewelry buying event JIS Spring on.

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18 Wedding Menu Options: Food And Wine Pairing In Napa Valley

Milestone Events Group

Just writing out this list about Napa food and wine pairing made us hungry. So hopefully you’ve got a good snack and a glass of your favorite drink nearby. Surely, for your wedding, you want the best of the best. (And you certainly deserve the best of the best). You’ve picked the perfect venue, the perfect outfit, the perfect guest list. So now, it’s time to curate the perfect wedding menu.

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Plan for the Worst So You Can Be at Your Best: Tips for Developing a Crisis Communications Plan

The Castle Group

What is a crisis communication plan? Plan now or forever hold your (chaos)! Almost every organization has an emergency action plan that outlines how to manage situations that could result in loss of life or destruction of property (i.e., natural disaster, active shooter, fire, medical emergency). These plans are essential during unexpected or catastrophic events – employees must know what to do, whom to call, and where to go in an emergency.

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The Best Wine Country Summer Wedding Menu

Milestone Events Group

If you’re reading this, you’re probably getting ready for the event of the summer and you’re no doubt looking for the best summer wedding menu. (Of course, we are referring to your upcoming wedding) There are tons of great perks to having a summer wedding, so great choice! Though, one of the greatest perks is the food. Each season comes with its different flavors.

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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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10 creative trade show booth ideas and tips for 2023

Socio Events

A trade show booth serves as a first impression of your brand, and a successful design gets people to stop to learn more. Searching for booth inspiration? Start the 2023 trade show season off on the right foot with these trade show booth ideas. The essential components of a good trade show booth Any good booth includes a few trade show staples to help capture attendees’ attention and keep them engaged, so they stop for information about your brand, product, or service.

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18 Wedding Menu Options: Food And Wine Pairing In Napa Valley

Milestone Events Group

Just writing out this list about Napa food and wine pairing made us hungry. So hopefully you’ve got a good snack and a glass of your favorite drink nearby. Surely, for your wedding, you want the best of the best. (And you certainly deserve the best of the best). You’ve picked the perfect venue, the perfect outfit, the perfect guest list. So now, it’s time to curate the perfect wedding menu.

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Be the Talk of the Town: Launch Party Ideas in 2023

Nunify

Are you super excited to plan an amazing launch? Look no further! Let me help you brainstorm creative ideas to make your launch party one to remember! Whether you’re launching a new product , business , or service, our blog has got you covered with everything including a checklist to host a launch party. Skip To Popular product launch event examples Launch Your Business with a Bang: Exciting Business Launch Party Ideas to Try The best launch party is one that authentically reflects the val

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The Best Wine Country Summer Wedding Menu

Milestone Events Group

If you’re reading this, you’re probably getting ready for the event of the summer and you’re no doubt looking for the best summer wedding menu. (Of course, we are referring to your upcoming wedding) There are tons of great perks to having a summer wedding, so great choice! Though, one of the greatest perks is the food. Each season comes with its different flavors.

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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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National Safety Council Inks Renewal Deal with Convention Data Services

Exhibitor Magazine

Bourne, MA � The National Safety Council (NSC) has extended its partnership with Convention Data Services (CDS) for four years from 2023 to 2026. CD.

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Comparing Login “Users” to Program Users

Caterease

The post Comparing Login “Users” to Program Users appeared first on Caterease.

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The 1st Annual ASSEMBLY Show South Attracts Thousands of Manufacturing Professionals to Nashville

Exhibitor Magazine

NASHVILLE, TN � The 1st Annual ASSEMBLY Show South brought together 3,000+ manufacturing professionals to the Music City Center in Nashville, TN to so.

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A Restaurant Owner’s Guide to Success

Caterease

The post A Restaurant Owner’s Guide to Success appeared first on Caterease.

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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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Seven Characteristics of Venue Managers That Improve Customer Service

Unique Venues

Customer service is defined by the act of assistance, advice and advocating that a person provides customers before, during, and after the purchase of a product or service. You can offer this service by attending to a customer’s needs, answering questions, displaying professionalism, and helping them buy or understand the company’s products or services.

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How virtual meetings have changed since 2020

Lumi Global

Virtual meetings have come a long way since 2020. Back then, they were seen as a novel way to connect with colleagues and clients remotely, but now they have become an integral part of how we work and communicate.

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My biggest consulting mistake and the systematic development of informed consent

Conferences that Work

At edACCESS 2008 I gave a 90-minute presentation entitled “Learning from the biggest consulting mistake I’ve made — and that you probably have too” OK, the formal title was “The Systematic Development of Informed Consent “, which sounds much fancier but requires explanation. 15 years have passed, yet I think the blunders I made while working with a client during one of my past careers —IT consulting—are still relevant and instructive.