Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Is your annual meeting more like a time capsule or a time machine? Conferences that are like time capsules promote and preserve nostalgia and the past. Conferences that are like time machines teleport people to the future so they can discover what’s next. Conferences that resemble time capsules defend the status quo and traditions. Events that are like time machines invest in preparing their audience for what’s coming around the corner.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Meet the Top 500 people in the meeting and event industry in North America. Actually, it’s likely you’ve met many.

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Guidebook

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

If you attend conferences, festivals, trade shows or any other kind of event, you’ve probably noticed that the organizers are encouraging you to download an event app. But why should you take the trouble, particularly if you’re used to the printed programs and handouts? We talked to real event-goers like you to find out. 1. You could get a cheaper ticket.

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Eventbrite UK

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

This is a guest blog by Aliyah Hasinah – a Birmingham-based events curator, podcaster and producer who featured in our recent video project GenerationDIY. The events she runs focus on ensuring that people of all backgrounds, particularly those under-represented by Birmingham’s art centres and institutions, have a space where they can express themselves and share their […].

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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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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Hosts: David Adler Guest: David Kenyon, Sr VP Production, LEO EVENTS. In this sponsored episode of GatherGeeks, David Adler, C.E.O. of.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

As a society, we’re a continuously connected bunch. We’re constantly on our phones and tablets, checking email and browsing the web. With so many devices vying for our attention, it’s easy to see how our dependence on these electronics can be viewed as a hurdle for presenters, especially as they are confronted with a sea of bowed heads distracted by other content.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The Brand & Buzz Stage at Event Tech Live sponsored by Circdata will detail the latest thinking, solutions and kit behind bringing the best from experiential hubs and brand engagement. The programme starts at 10am on Wednesday 7 November, Mbryonic’s Founder, Tom Szirtes, talking Building Impactful VR & AR marketing, and finishes on Thursday afternoon with a keynote from Ryan Curtis-Johnson, Head of PR at DRP, looking at how social tech is on the agenda for both B2B & B2C companies.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Modern technology, such as virtual reality , is changing the meetings and events industry in ways that would have been unimaginable only a few years ago. The team at Reed Travel Exhibitions and IBTM is embracing it wholeheartedly, introducing a new, interactive Exploratory Zone in the center of the IBTM World 2018 conference, set for Nov. 27–29 in Barcelona, Spain.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

GL events UK has hired a Group Quality Manager to continue the company’s ambition to offer the very finest quality in the industry, throughout every facet of the group’s operations. Steve Collins joins the business in the role, reporting to Managing Director, Scott Jameson, and brings with him experience working for brands including Vinci Construction, telent telecommunications and Marconi operating in the highly regulated rail, highways, telecom and construction sectors.

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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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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Photo credit: Visit Indy. Rise and shine, weekenders! This Saturday, Sept. 29, is International Coffee Day—an unofficial day of worship for many meeting professionals. So, put on your comfiest pajamas, set your slippers by your bed and prepare to wake up nice and slow, savoring your favorite brand of beans or cuppa joe. We’ll provide the reading materials. ’Cause the best part of waking up is with three new coffee destinations in your meetings cup.

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G2Planet

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

What are the top trends in the events space, particularly with regard to event technology? When we asked that question of 11 top events experts, we got a fascinating array of answers.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Hyundai chose Millbrook for its exhilarating test drive event for prospective customers of the new i30 N performance hatchback. The event was hosted over five days and attended by more than 400 guests, who competed in themed challenges and games in addition to the driving events while connected to a heart-rate monitor to measure excitement levels. Attendees experienced Hyundai’s first performance model under the Hyundai N range on Millbrook’s varied selection of test tracks, with 16 i30 N cars o

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Meeting Application

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Big Data Day LA or rather Data Con LA (as it has been rebranded recently) has been one of the biggest conferences of its kind in Southern California gathering over 1.5 thousand attendees. Speakers share their knowledge in various topics, mostly about Big Data, but the event evolves, broadening the main theme with newer technologies such as AI or Blockchain.

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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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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

1. ARE INSTAGRAM POP-UP 'MUSEUMS' MEANINGLESS?

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Since joining the events and trade show business in 1992, Lori Jenks has risen to the top of her profession, earning kudos for her hard work and extensive industry knowledge. As senior vice president of operations for Emerald Expositions, she manages 60 staffers with responsibility for more than 100 trade shows and conferences. While relishing her family life, Jenks still finds time to volunteer at both a food bank and soup kitchen and serve on several hospitality industry boards.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Next-Level Integration. Websites created with Aventri’s new Website Builder take advantage of the full power of the Aventri platform, covering every aspect of the event lifecycle. For the first time, site creators can access data in an instant from the entire event platform to deliver content dynamically and tailor registrants’ experiences. By contrast, websites developed with other builders are connected to simple registration forms, but not to the entire event platform.

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Evvnt

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

We’ve crowd-sourced some great suggestions from our LinkedIn Group and received good tips on which are the best ways to promote events on Facebook. What Are The Best Ways to Promote Events on Facebook? We asked our LinkedIn Group; “What Are The Best Ways to Promote Events on Facebook? 1. Update regularly. Social media monitoring can allow you to talk to your target market.

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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 Industry News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Preston based entertainment company, Sunshine Events has won a series of new contracts in the last month, including projects with Arnold Clark and retail chain Boots. Sunshine Events, more commonly known as ‘the ‘Fun Experts,’ provides fun equipment hire for events. The company has worked with clients including large corporate businesses such as Google, television shows like Britain’s Got Talent and major footballs clubs, including Manchester United.

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Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Trade Shows 48

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Unique Venues

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Before you begin to evaluate whether your organization should use event management software, it’s important to know what this technology does. What is Event Management Software? Event Management Software is any tool designed to help event planners manage multiple event technologies from a single platform or backend. Event management platforms offer features that impact the entire event lifecycle—from marketing, to onsite management to post-event follow-up.

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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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All Seated

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

We love to learn about the venues in our network! Westland Distillery is an American Single Malt Whiskey producer based in Seattle, WA. In addition to opening a new production facility and guest experience center in 2013, they also debuted the space as a private event venue. The historic industrial building with high-beamed ceilings, live edge wood accents, and expansive cask room primarily sparked interest in the wedding event community.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Do you ever get stressed? When I say stressed, I mean head banging against the wall, questioning your ability to do your job type of stressed. If you do, you’re not alone. The event industry tends to induce a lot of stress. I mean a lot. This is no surprise considering event planning is ranked among the top five most stressful jobs. Our Planning Team knows staying on top of stress levels is vital to success, especially after the impressive hours they spend planning our annual conference Cv

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