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People Attend Events, But They Join Communities

Event Marketer

The ways people chose to engage with and show up for events and experiences has completely reoriented in the new normal… The post People Attend Events, But They Join Communities appeared first on Event Marketer.

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Why World’s Best Connectors Trusts Eventbrite Boost for C-Suite Conferences and Marketing

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Forget stifling convention centers and rubbery chicken. When you attend a networking conference by World’s Best Connectors, CEO Denise Meredith guarantees you’ll leave with the three Rs: resources, references, and referrals. “Growing up, I remember reading, writing, arithmetic,” says Meredith. “Now if you’re a business owner coming to one of our events, you’re going to […].

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Free online Participate Lab — May 11, 2022

Conferences that Work

A rare opportunity! Hosted by CSAE Manitoba , this free one-hour online Participate Lab will introduce you to the design of participation-rich events through the direct experience of participatory meeting techniques and formats. All are welcome to attend this event at no charge (both CSAE members and non-members). Registration is limited, so register now!

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Pride Month Event Ideas from Around the Globe

Picatic by Eventbrite

Cities like São Paulo, Amsterdam, and San Francisco have become famous for their annual Pride Parades, which are filled with music, dancing, and rainbow flags. But revelry isn’t the only way for LGBTQ+ folks and allies to celebrate — there are all kinds of fun ways to weave the history and significance of pride into […].

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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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What Does the Lifting of Mask Mandates Mean to Events?

EventMB

To mask or not to mask, that is the question. Industry experts advise event planners to adhere to local health guidelines and pay attention to Covid infection and hospitalization rates. As mask and vaccine requirements are rolled back, what does this mean to event planners who want to make their gatherings as safe as possible […]. The post What Does the Lifting of Mask Mandates Mean to Events?

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The Need for Pricing Transparency From Event Tech Companies

EventMB

With the rise of virtual and hybrid meetings and the proliferation of platforms to support them has come a new source of frustration for planners: lack of pricing transparency. Time-squeezed meeting planners are pleading with tech companies to stop requiring buyers to sit through lengthy online demos before getting an idea of whether or not […].

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TBS Sets ‘Traps’ in New York City to Tease ‘Rat in the Kitchen’

Event Marketer

TBS offered a playful twist on union rats with its own inflatable rodents. For five days this spring, New Yorkers walking through the heart of Hell’s Kitchen couldn’t escape one mysterious question: Who’s the rat ? The provocative query and an accompanying QR code were embedded in experiential installations that blanketed 50 th St. between 8 th and 9 th avenues March 29 through April 1.

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TSE Spotlight: Enchanting Evening Events

Special Events

Every evening features a different venue and event theme, all developed to bring you the latest trends in a setting that also grants you the time and space to connect with friends, peers, and colleagues.

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2023 business events revenue will be the first year to surpass 2019 according to IACC’s 2022 Meeting Room of the Future Barometer

Event Industry News

Two-thirds of venues say they will recover to 2019 meeting revenue levels in 2022 or 2023, with Danish and Australian venues predicting the fastest recovery, according to IACC’s annual Meeting Room of the Future Barometer 2022 , which was released today. Respondents globally reported that 2023 would be the first year to surpass 2019 meetings and business events revenue levels.

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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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Why World’s Best Connectors Trusts Eventbrite Boost for C-Suite Conferences and Marketing

Eventbrite UK

Forget stifling convention centres and rubbery chicken. When you attend a networking conference by World’s Best Connectors, CEO Denise Meredith guarantees you’ll leave with the three Rs: resources, references, and referrals. “Growing up, I remember reading, writing, arithmetic,” says Meredith. “Now if you’re a business owner coming to one of our events, you’re going to […].

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Executive Q&A: Visible’s CMO on Creating a Singles Registry, Fostering Community and Building Digital Experiences

Event Marketer

The wireless service provider space is a crowded and competitive one. So for Visible, an all-digital carrier powered by Verizon’s network, the goal is to devise innovative ways to cut through the clutter, often with tongue-in-cheek creative. Look no further than its unlimited “eyebrowsing” campaign, fronted by the brow-endowed star of “Schitt’s Creek,” Daniel Levy, where consumers could literally scroll through a website using their eyebrows.

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How to Book The Right Artists for Your Music Event

Eventbrite UK

Wondering how to book a musician for an event? Whether you’re organising a concert or looking for performers to give your food fair or market some ambience, the right musicians can make all the difference. From picking the perfect genre – an indie band might be better at an event with a dance floor than […]. The post How to Book The Right Artists for Your Music Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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How to Maximize QR Codes for Your Events

ePly

The B2B trade show market is expected to make a big comeback by 2024 with a projected worth of $14.5B ( NPWS ).  As you’re planning for your next conference or tradeshow, let’s take a moment to reflect on a particular shining star of the pandemic and how to leverage its newfound popularity- the QR code.  What is This QR Code You Speak Of?

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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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FLY Open Air donate 1,000 tickets to NHS staff with Tickets for Good

Event Industry News

Scottish dance music festival FLY Open Air pledge 1,000 tickets to NHS staff. FLY Open Air takes place from May 21st – 22nd at the grand national monument of Queensferry’s Hopetoun House near Edinburgh in Scotland. Artists include Peggy Gou, Peach, DJ Koze, Jaguar, Elkka, ABSOLUTE and DJ Boring. . FLY Open Air have partnered with Tickets for Good, a ticketing company with a social purpose who use a secure ticket delivery platform to distribute free tickets, to give away a staggering 1,000

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unique venues in the west midlands

SevenEvents

as event planners, our team are always on the lookout for unique locations to host meetings, conferences, dinners and events. we offer a great venue finding service, which you can read more about here: [link]. in today’s blog, we’ve shortlisted three west midlands venues that offer something a bit different: fargo village. fargo is an industrial space in coventry that has been repurposed as an exclusive venue for creative and independent retailers, located in a recently regenerated area wi

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CWT appoints Patrick Andersen as chief executive officer

Event Industry News

CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, announces that Michelle McKinney Frymire has decided to step down from her roles at the Company. As part of the Company’s long-term succession planning process, the Board of Directors has appointed President and Chief Commercial Officer Patrick Andersen as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 May 2022.

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PRG and The Forum Group Partner to Form First Global Minority-Owned Production Solutions Company

Exhibitor Magazine

LAS VEGAS - Production Resource Group, L.L.C. (PRG), the world's leading provider of production solutions for entertainment and live events, today an.

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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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Wyboston Lakes Resort manager becomes first EventWell Mental Health Champion

Event Industry News

Wyboston Lakes Resort’s Head of People & Development, Sophia Montagna has become the first certified EventWell Mental Health Champion. The charitable social enterprise EventWell created The Champions by EventWell programme to train event industry professionals to become Mental Health Champions within their organisation. This means they will be able to raise awareness of mental health amongst their team, encourage positive mental health within their organisation, challenge mental health stigm

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How to Beat the Great Talent Crunch

Event Leadership Institute

And you thought it was tough to attract and retain good people before the pandemic hit — now that the Great Resignation has taken hold, it has gotten a lot tougher. Just how crunchy is it? According to a survey published in the Harvard Business Review , jobs attrition hit almost 30% — a record high — in 2021, and some industries and individual companies have experienced a 100% employee turnover since March 2020.

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New commercial partners announced for Elevate mentoring’s 2022 programme

Event Industry News

Elevate, the pioneering free mentorship programme that has supported and inspired hundreds of ambitious people within the events industry since its conception, has announced an exciting group of new partners to support the launch of its sixth season. These include Camm & Hooper (principal venue partner), Owl Live (principal agency partner), Event Decision (results partner), Castlebell X10 (talent partner), Virtual Event Directory (supplier partner) and Event Cycle (sustainability partner).

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Smart Moves in Alexandria, Arlington and More

Smart Meetings

Kurt Alexander and Peter Strebel. Omni Hotels & Resorts promoted Alexander to president of the company and Strebel to chairman. Most recently, Alexander was CFO of Omni Hotels, a position he held for seven years. Alexander has been vice president of TRT Holdings, Omni Hotels & Resorts’ parent company, and vice president of VRA Partners LLC, an investment banking firm in Atlanta, garnering 15 years of experience in business development, strategy and finance.

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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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Sustainable actions your delegates will love

Event Industry News

Sustainable and social commitment is moving up the list of corporate priorities year by year. And with many businesses now looking to be more environmentally friendly, a continued demand for event companies and venues to match their values will be felt. For the event industry, implementing inspiring sustainable actions which involve your delegates, is a great way to drive engagement, boost morale, and improve your business’s reputation.

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Newcastle and Gateshead venues play their part in Covid community response

Prestige Events Magazine

SWAPPING serving fans for supervising Covid testing, 12-hour shifts to serve key workers and live-streaming church services – these are just a few of the ways in which staff at venues across Newcastle and Gateshead helped their communities during the pandemic lockdowns. As a major campaign designed to recapture the £150m a year events and meetings market in Newcastle and Gateshead continues, some of the 35 venues taking part have been looking back at how they coped when Covid first hit.

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The Meetings Show commits to Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge

Event Industry News

The Meetings Show has pledged to reach Net Zero by 2050, cutting carbon emissions by 50% by 2030, in signing the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge. Working with strategic partner isla , The Meetings Show and its parent company Northstar Travel Group are committing to supporting the net zero goal to inspire change in the travel, meetings and hospitality sectors and champion future sustainable growth.

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De Vere Tortworth Court raises £2,500 for charities

Prestige Events Magazine

De Vere Tortworth Court , part of De Vere’s collection of historic mansion house estates and distinctive contemporary hotels and event destinations, has raised £2,540 for British Ukrainian Aid, Children’s Hospice South West, and Hospitality Action. The hotel team took part in three activities to raise the funds. This included cycling a total of 402km- the distance from London to Paris – on a stationary bike in reception.

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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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Protected: Design for life: Your Brand and a Circular Economy

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To view this protected post, enter the password below: Password: The post Protected: Design for life: Your Brand and a Circular Economy first appeared on Verve.

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Archiving Old Events

Caterease

The post Archiving Old Events appeared first on Caterease.

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6 Tips to Write an Email Newsletter for Event Marketing

Smart Meetings

Marketing in one form or another is as old as the market itself. With the rise of digital marketing in the past two decades, new possibilities for targeting and target audience research have sprung. With a multitude of possibilities that all surpass the abilities of the old mass media, email is the go-to solution for digital marketing, and event marketing more specifically.