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How Micro-Events Supercharge Your Event Strategy

GEVME

Connecting with your attendees on an individual basis is usually difficult at large-scale events. This is a key reason why most event planners fail to create tailored experiences for their attendees – and in some cases, miss out on important leads. It gets even more complicated when hosting events online. Finding a scope to provide maximum value to your attendees, understanding what they are looking for and personalising their experience can be difficult when you are hosting a virtual event for

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Smaller Means Stronger: How Small Businesses Can Lean into Community for Corporate Events

Picatic by Eventbrite

If you’re wondering how to promote your business in the community, consider planning a community event that focuses on local small businesses. The relationship between a small business and its community can and should be a symbiotic one — meaning everyone benefits. Shopping at local small businesses supports the people who own them and their employees, but […].

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IMEX to Exclude Russian State Attendees From Frankfurt Event

EventMB

IMEX is the first major event industry show to exclude Russian participation. In a statement shared on Tuesday across IMEX's social media channels, the IMEX Group has "taken the decision to suspend Russian state enterprises from participating at IMEX in Frankfurt 2022, as a direct result of the current political situation." "We do this with […].

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Please Stop Using These Phrases in Meetings

Expo Pass

Virtual meetings make it incredibly easy to meet and connect with your co-workers, clients, business partners, and anyone we work with, day-to-day. . But why do we feel that things still get lost in translation? Or that meetings aren’t always productive? We’ll give you a hint – it’s our meeting habits. Some habits are new, some are old, but almost all of them could use a refresh to make our offices more productive.

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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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When to Cancel or Postpone a Wedding

The Planner's Lounge

One of the most complicated jobs a wedding planner has is to assist a client in the cancellation or postponement of their wedding. Before COVID, this was a rare occurrence. Some planners never dealt with a cancellation or postponement throughout their entire careers. Unfortunately, the pandemic made it a more regular reality for all of us. As we hopefully move toward the post-pandemic years, we should take the lessons learned from COVID to better help our clients with the most unexpected situati

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Kimpton’s Virtual Therapy is Helping Groups Cope with Stress

Smart Meetings

An unfortunate result of the disruption over the last two years is an increase in depression, anxiety and tension in relationships both familial and romantic. An effect of this is more people seeking care, as reported by nine out of 10 therapists in a New York Times piece. Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is tackling the issue head-on. In partnership with online behavioral healthcare company Talkspace, the company will provide mental health services to its guests and more than 4,000 employees in

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Why Event Planners Need to Prioritize ESG and DEI in 2022

Event Leadership Institute

Key Takeaways. Make sure the venues and vendors you work with align with your company’s ESG and DEI values. Be intentional and incorporate these values and responsibilities from the start of the event planning process. Prioritizing ESG and DEI makes a company more attractive to potential employees and customers. Over the past two years, organizations across industries have turned their attention to issues of environment, social, and governance (ESG) as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion (D

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Smaller Means Stronger: How Small Businesses Can Lean into Community for Corporate Events

Eventbrite UK

If you’re wondering how to promote your business in the community, consider planning a community event that focuses on local small businesses. The relationship between a small business and its community can and should be a symbiotic one — meaning everyone benefits. Shopping at local small businesses supports the people who own them and their employees, […].

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Bedload Experts Meet in Interlaken for an International Symposium

The MICE

The international community of bedload specialists met in Interlaken in late 2021 to address current and future issues regarding the implementation of restoration measures in Switzerland. Wasser-Agenda 21 , a forum and network organisation for Swiss water stakeholders, organised the first International Symposium on Bedload Management which took place at the Lindner Grand Hotel Beau-Rivage in Interlaken from 8 to 10 November 2021.

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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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Music Venue Trust Announces New Co-Chairs & Treasurer in Changes to Board of Trustees

Event Industry News

Music Venue Trust (MVT), the UK charity which represents hundreds of grassroots music venues, has announced several changes to its Board of Trustees including the appointment of new Co-Chairs and a Treasurer. Following a period of rapid expansion during the pandemic, MVT has been working towards a sustainable future to continue its essential work to protect, secure and improve grassroots music venues across the UK.

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2022 Rental Spotlight is Now Accepting Submissions

Special Events

Special Events Magazine is looking to profile the biggest players in rentals.

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EXHIBITOR Magazine Announces 2022 Best of CES Winners

Exhibitor Magazine

EXHIBITOR magazine, the leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, recently announced its 2022 Best of CES award winners via an onl.

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Orlando Leads the Way to Returning F2F

Smart Meetings

Plan with Confidence. Orlando has long been a favorite destination for attendees for numerous reasons, with world-famous theme parks and attractions, ample sunshine, and the state-of-the-art Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) topping the list. And now, business groups have even more motivation to meet in Orlando. From new hotels and enhanced safety protocols to a host of fresh additions, Cvent’s No. 1 U.S. meeting destination has much to offer groups who seek big-city cultural amenities with

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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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Allan Moyer Joins ColorCraft as Shop Foreman

Exhibitor Magazine

ORLANDO, FL - Orlando-based trade show exhibit agency, ColorCraft, is excited to announce the addition of Allan Moyer as Shop Foreman of the Custom Fa.

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The Only True Luxury Colorado Mountain Meeting Experience

Smart Meetings

For over 100 years, The Broadmoo r has been honoring their guests, tradition, and business so that you can highlight yours. With the addition of Bartolin Hall, The Broadmoor introduces the long-awaited “Convention Center at The Broadmoor.” Broadmoor Hall, International Center, Colorado Hall and Bartolin Hall offer over 200,000 square feet of flexible convention and exhibit space.

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Messe D�sseldorf Group Suspends Business Activities in Russia Until Further Notice

Exhibitor Magazine

As a consequence of the disturbing events in Ukraine, the Supervisory Board of Messe Dsseldorf has decided to suspend the group's business activities.

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De Vere expands Smart Booker product

Prestige Events Magazine

De Vere , a collection of historic mansion house estates and distinctive contemporary hotels and event destinations, has expanded its Smart Booker package to integrate its Showtime rewards programme, meaning Showtime members can now benefit from points on every Smart Booker booking. Smart Booker is a cloud-based meetings and events booking platform, powered by MeetingPackage, available across De Vere’s properties.

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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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CompuSystems Welcomes Julie Ichiba to Sales Team

Exhibitor Magazine

LISLE, Ill. - CompuSystems is pleased to announce that Julie Ichiba, an Events Industry veteran, has joined CompuSystems as Director of Business Devel.

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AOK Events launches new all singing and all dancing division AOK Entertains headed up by Laura Goncalves

Prestige Events Magazine

AOK Events has launched a new division to provide world-class talent and performance acts under the stewardship of entertainment industry specialist Laura Goncalves. The new division, AOK Entertains , compliments AOK Events’ other event brands, which have been delivering standout events for nearly 22 years. Over the next few months AOK Entertains will be launched to existing corporate clients and agency relationships, as well as targeting London’s hottest and most coveted venues.

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The NGA Show Concludes Successful Event in Las Vegas

Exhibitor Magazine

LAS VEGAS  The National Grocers Association and Clarion Events today announced the successful conclusion of The NGA Show, which delivered a nearly 20.

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Ukraine Support

The Castle Group

Here are five reputable non-profits working to support the people of Ukraine. Click on any section header to learn more or to make a donation. Image Source. UNICEF. As needs escalate in line with the conflict, UNICEF is rapidly stepping up emergency response efforts from field offices in Kramatorsk, Mariupol, Luhansk and Donetsk while also working with partners to expand relief operations across the country.

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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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ASM Global New Orleans Partners with ArcGNO to Recycle 2022 Mardi Gras Throws

Exhibitor Magazine

NEW ORLEANS  ASM Global New Orleans and the Caesars Superdome have partnered with local nonprofit Arc of Greater New Orleans (ArcGNO) to help achiev.

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Voting Technlogy - what's the point?

Lumi Global

Now that many meetings are held using a hybrid or virtual format, and organizations are less reliant on traditional paper votes, the requirement for efficient voting technology has increased. Substituting the paper ballot for the online alternative means that the voting process is much more transparent, where the results of the votes can be displayed instantaneously to the attendees of the meeting.

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New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center to Host ResCon 2022 on April 19-21, 2022

Exhibitor Magazine

NEW ORLEANS  The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center announces the resumption of ResCon 2022 on April 19-21, 2022. This three-day, intern.

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4 Tips For Improving Customer Support

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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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SATW Survey Reveals Top Destinations, Motivations for Travel in 2022

Exhibitor Magazine

NEW YORK, NY  The most recent survey by the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) of its American and Canadian media and communications members.

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Best Practices For Hosting A Ticketed Event In 2022

VBO Tickets

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Pennsylvania Convention Center Board Elects David A. Nasatir as Chair, Malik Staten as Vice Chair

Exhibitor Magazine

PHILADELPHIA, PA  The Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority (PCCA) voted unanimously at its February meeting to elect Da.