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Top 5 Qualities of a Successful Event Manager (Updated 2018)

EventMB

Do you have what it takes to make it in the event industry? If you answered “yes” based solely on your event organizing skills, you might be surprised to know that our international group of experts didn’t rank that quality as number one in terms of importance. So what do you need to succeed? We […]. The post Top 5 Qualities of a Successful Event Manager (Updated 2018) by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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2018 Preview: Event Tech Predictions From Industry Experts

BizBash

BizBash asked event professionals known for their expertise and innovation in technology to identify the new or emerging technology that.

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What’s a Marketing Pixel and Why Should You Care?

Eventbrite UK

Pixels are vital for measuring campaign performance, tracking conversions, and automatically building audiences based on behaviour. Find out more. The post What’s a Marketing Pixel and Why Should You Care? appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Why You Should Always Think Mobile in Your Marketing

BizBash

In 2018, a mobile-friendly website is no longer a trend or a nice-to-have—it’s a necessity for conducting business, especially in.

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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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5 Email Marketing Must-dos

Eventbrite UK

When email is done right, it can be a powerful and effective tool for getting the word out about your event. Read on for our email marketing must-dos. The post 5 Email Marketing Must-dos appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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A People-Pleasing Green Airport

PCMA Convene

Photo Credit: Adobe Stock. Mario Rodriguez, executive director of the Indianapolis Airport Authority, understood in the abstract, he said, that he’d been invited by the United Nations to talk about the clean-energy initiatives at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND). But it wasn’t until he was actually standing at the podium at the UN’s headquarters in Montreal that the significance really sunk in.

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The 10 Best Social Media Management Tools for Events

BizBash

Marketing your events on social media keeps getting harder. Here are the 10 best social media management tools for events.

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7 Game-changing Coworking Companies

SmartMeetings

Working from home always seems like a good idea until it’s not. Logging in from the comfort of your pajamas might sound delightful, but those who have taken a WFH day know it can be a double-edge sword. Distractions are abundant and structure sparse. Not to mention, it gets pretty darn lonely. The human connection provided by an office setting is vital to mental wellness, and therefore to productivity.

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2018 Preview: 10 Most Anticipated Las Vegas Venues for Meetings and Events

BizBash

Looking for a new venue for your next event? Here are the most anticipated Las Vegas restaurants, corporate event venues.

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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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Indoor vs Outdoor Events – Network/Telecoms/Wi-Fi

Event Industry News

There are different challenges for producing stable and fast Wi-Fi connections for either indoor or outdoor events. From simple things like penetrating a brick wall or just a marquee canvas, to how the users are going to be using it. Indoor events tend to have people sat working on Wi-Fi between meetings and then picking […]. The post Indoor vs Outdoor Events – Network/Telecoms/Wi-Fi appeared first on Event Industry News.

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January 3, 2018: Beyoncé, Eminem, and the Weeknd Announced as Coachella Headliners, Golden Globes Partners With Facebook to Live Stream Preshow, Lyft to Offer Robot Taxi Rides at C.E.S.

BizBash

1. BEYONCé, EMINEM, AND THE WEEKND ANNOUNCED AS COACHELLA HEADLINERS: Beyoncé, Eminem, and the Weeknd will headline this year's Coachella.

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Are You Asking Too Much of Your Volunteers?

InitLive

Your volunteers are ready to go! It's tempting to pass out assignments like candy until you get it all off your plate. Before you add that "Would you also.?", keep this question in mind: if you're not paying these people, what's an appropriate workload? Your event volunteers are there to help, out of the goodness of their hearts, and that's not something anybody wants to ignore.

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2018 Preview: 10 Most Anticipated Toronto Venues for Meetings and Events

BizBash

Looking for a new venue for your next event? Here are the most anticipated Toronto restaurants, corporate event venues, hotels.

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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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10 Complaints Every Event Planner Hears

Connect Your Meetings

When large groups of people get together, often the smallest things can be a source for complaints. And as the planner, you’re charged with handling it all—performing near-miracles, in some instances—all while keeping your cool and projecting a smile, of course. We performed an informal poll to discover some of the most common complaints event planners hear (and the tongue-in-cheek responses they might think of), plus rounded up a few of the extra-special ones to give you a laugh.

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Virtual Meetings Need More Than a Flawless Live Stream To Be Successful

BizBash

Will 2018 be the year that virtual and hybrid meetings really take off? There’s evidence that meeting planners are gearing.

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Taking back the game: 5 rules of successful gamification

Event Industry News

The success of an event is highly correlated with the positive and engaging experience felt by visitors and exhibitors. Simple gamification features can lead to an overall increase in satisfaction from all participants. The problem is this; like so many trending topics that clog our social media feeds and promise so much, poorly executed or […].

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Olivia Munn to Host 2018 Critics’ Choice Awards

BizBash

Olivia Munn will host the 23rd annual Critics’ Choice Awards on January 11. The 2018 event, hosted by the Broadcast Film.

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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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Venue Spotlight: Lumiere London

Event Industry News

Lumiere London is centrally located in Southwark and home to four unique 1850 sq. ft. loft studios. Each loft has high ceilings, lots of natural light, spacious, fully equipped with A/V and they have their own stylish personalities. We guarantee one-of-a-kind spaces, which evolve to suit each client’s needs. The Gallery, The Library, The Victorian Loft and The White […].

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More Than 10 Million People Rang In the New Year With Facebook Live

BizBash

Usage of Facebook Live reached record levels on New Year's Eve 2016, and New Year's Eve 2017 provided yet more.

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Maximising your investment and get added value from your live-polling and Q&A app

Event Industry News

So… you’ve invested in a polling and Q&A app for your conference, class or comms meeting. With providers now offering cost effective annual subscriptions, the platform and app is available to you 24/7…now you have the opportunity to maximise ROI, as well as have a little fun… Here’s our top 10 ideas showcasing some novel […]. The post Maximising your investment and get added value from your live-polling and Q&A app appeared first on Event Industry News.

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Planners Scrambling as Bomb Cyclone Hits East Coast

SmartMeetings

A record cold storm on the East Coast being called a “bomb cyclone” or “bombogenesis” because of how quickly the atmospheric pressure falls, is predicted to cause near whiteouts, winds of up to 50 mph and a slew of flight cancellations. Weather advisories being issued from Florida to Maine have prompted airlines to offer re-accommodations, and planners to consider their options.

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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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GL events launches ‘How to’ guide for new Event Profs

Event Industry News

GL events UK has launched a ‘How to’ guide aimed at new organisers entering the events industry. The online resource is available now and features short chapters, offering advice on everything from marketing and ticket sales, to legal matters and sponsorship; all presented through the voices of event professionals who have experience in creating and […].

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City Guide – The Triangle: Raleigh, Durham, & Chapel Hill

Certain

Known to most as “The Triangle”, the cities of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill make up one of America’s fastest growing metro areas thanks to its affordability, strong job growth, and attention-grabbing arts and culture scene. The tri-city region also acts as North Carolina’s epicenter for new business and young professionals, due in great part to the wealth of talent coming out of the area’s many universities – namely Duke University, University of North Carolina, and North Carolina Stat

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Ideal Home Show makes its official debut in Asia

Event Industry News

The world’s largest and longest-running consumer event, Ideal Home Show, debuted at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center. Media 10 launched the iconic event presenting six engaging sections including Interiors & Decorative Art, Home Renovation, Technology, Fashion & Beauty, Food & Drink and Modern Family. The premier event showcased over 150 brands and […].

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City Guide – The Triangle: Raleigh, Durham, & Chapel Hill

Certain

Known to most as “The Triangle”, the cities of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill make up one of America’s fastest growing metro areas thanks to its affordability, strong job growth, and attention-grabbing arts and culture scene. The tri-city region also acts as North Carolina’s epicenter for new business and young professionals, due in great part to the wealth of talent coming out of the area’s many universities – namely Duke University, University of North Carolina, and North Carolina Stat

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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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Events on Trial Episode 9: Bonus Q&A Session

Event Industry News

Following the end of the trial, those in attendance were given the opportunity to ask the judge and lawyers present any questions they may have in regards to laws relevant to the case and the wider events industry. The Mock Trial in this series was organised by A.C.T. (National) Ltd, in partnership with IOSH Sports […]. The post Events on Trial Episode 9: Bonus Q&A Session appeared first on Event Industry News.

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Unique Experiences in Unique Venues

Regpack

An event doesn’t start when you open the doors, people turn up and the band strikes up. It starts way before, right back to the arrival of the invite. The majority of events aren’t lucky enough to be sold out within hours of releasing the tickets, many need to entice their audience with vision, content, and aspirations of the event to come. Professional event organizers are increasingly seeing the pre-event experience as vital as the on the day experience; they want their guests in the right fra

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Not Your Mother’s Girl Scout Convention

PCMA Convene

The Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) national convention was held last year at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. If the Girl Scouts of the USA had a badge for Convention Reinvention, Phelps R. Hope, CMP, would have earned it — by overseeing the overhaul of the the 105-year-old institution’s national triennial event. Held last year at the Greater Columbus Convention Center during the first week in October, the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) national convention pulled off a number of firsts