Wed.Apr 27, 2022

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Incentive Travel Is Back But Planners Face These New Challenges 

EventMB

Even with Covid variants still emerging, the war in Ukraine still raging, and economic indicators still flashing trouble, many signs point to a swift rebound from the 2020 bottom. Part of the reason is pent-up demand after two years of travel restrictions and companies either slashing or completely cutting out travel reward programs. Another reason […].

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Lead Retrieval for exhibitors, this is why it’s great.

Expo Pass

As we continue to get back into the swing of things with in-person events we all have a lot to catch up on. There are new people to meet, new businesses to explore, and lots of networking to make up for. But what’s really the best way for exhibitors to meet more attendees and trade contact info at events? And how can we make sure that sales teams will have the best info when reaching out to new leads?

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Top Tech for Conferences – Slidecrew

Event Industry News

Slidecrew is an event management platform created by a small team of dedicated event professionals, each with a decade or more of international experience in all aspects of the event industry. Our software is built from that experience, with all the collective knowledge and know-how being funneled into a stress-free, dynamic platform that updates in real time.

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Tips and Tricks for Relationship Marketing with Freelance Writers

The Castle Group

Photo by @craftedbygc on Unsplash. When it comes to media relations , PR professionals tend to look to established staff reporters and high-profile outlets when pitching. The thinking is that there’s a direct pathway to a story getting published: passed from PR professional to reporter to editor and (hopefully) make it into print or onto TV. It doesn’t always work out that way.

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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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How World of Concrete Pioneered the Return to Big Conventions

Smart Meetings

One of the first big conventions to return anywhere in the world after the Covid pause was Informa Market’s World of Concrete show in June 2021 at the expanded Las Vegas Convention Center. Six months later, almost 37,000 construction and masonry professionals returned to their normal slot in January of 2022. The show took over 632,000 sq. ft. in the still shiny space to learn about new equipment, techniques and trends from more than 1,100 vendors.

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Carina Bauer: European IMEX Marks Return to Normal

Smart Meetings

Five weeks out from the return of IMEX in Frankfurt , Germany, IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer is excited that after cancelling two years in a row, the program is returning strong with an emphasis on connection and sustainability. She is expecting 5,100 meeting planners and more than 2,500 exhibitors from 150 countries as the program rolls out May 31-June 2, a similar size crowd to the one at IMEX America last November.

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Winners Unveiled: The 2022 Ex Awards

Event Marketer

The editors of Event Marketer announce the winners of the 2022 Ex Awards, the most prestigious program honoring the best experiential and event marketing campaigns of the year… The post Winners Unveiled: The 2022 Ex Awards appeared first on Event Marketer.

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GL events UK recruiting for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games project

Event Industry News

As Official Overlay Supporter to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, GL events UK will be delivering infrastructure at as many as 11 locations, to transform Birmingham 2022 venues into Games-ready arenas, ahead of what is set to be the sporting spectacle of the summer. To fulfil requirements across the sites at which they are delivering, GL events UK are currently recruiting for several operational roles.

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Celebrate Dads with These 10 Father’s Day Event Ideas

Eventbrite UK

For many families, this Father’s Day will be the first time in a couple of years that they can reunite without COVID-19 restrictions. This day is about showing father figures just how valued they are, so why not take the opportunity to make it extra special by hosting a Father’s Day event for everyone to […]. The post Celebrate Dads with These 10 Father’s Day Event Ideas appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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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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10 Online Community Examples That Have Incredible Events

Endless Events

Events – be they virtual, hybrid, or in-person – are an integral step in building your online community. And what better way to get some ideas going than by looking at some amazing online community examples with great events? A great community is centered around content and the members themselves. It hosts virtual events, roundtables, webinars, etc. regularly.

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TSE Spotlight: Fundraisers

Special Events

A sneak peak of what to expect during Catersource + The Special Event

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Instagram Guide for Event Planners

Nunify

Are you an event planner looking for ways to promote your event on Instagram? Are you confused about the tips to follow to ensure successful event marketing through Instagram? If yes, then this article is for you. Here are 15 stellar ways to leverage Instagram to make your next event a grand success. 15 step instagram guide for event planners. Take them behind the scenes.

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SWM Partners doubles project numbers, expands team to support ongoing growth

Event Industry News

Specialist healthcare event and communications agency, SWM Partners has doubled its project numbers over the past 24 months. This is a reflection of the team’s ability to develop and deliver seamless meetings and medical communications throughout the pandemic, and its expanded service offering, which now also includes video production and the curation of e-learning portals.

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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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sustainable london venues

SevenEvents

earth day, celebrated annually on april 22, is a reminder to protect the environment, restore damaged ecosystems and live a more sustainable life. first celebrated in 1970, this year marks its 52nd anniversary. as one of the greenest capitals in the world, with over 3,000 parks and green spaces, london is one of the top cities globally for environmental sustainability. t he barbican. the barbican does a great deal for sustainability and is committed to reducing its environmental impact long ter

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Event Technology Awards 2022 – Judge’s Spotlight: Dahlia El Gazzar

Event Industry News

Dahlia has an OMG-attitude about all things tech and audience engagement solutions. With more than a decade of experience in the meetings and events sector, working on both the professional planning side and as an association collaborator, Dahlia is known as the coffee-fuelled ‘go-to’ source for trend-setting solutions, eventtech news, and social media expertise.

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Giveaway! Exhibit Concepts, Inc. Seeks EXHIBITORLIVE Main Event Pass Recipients

Exhibitor Magazine

Exhibit Concepts, Inc. has announced it is giving away three EXHIBITORLIVE Main Event Passes to. industry professionals interested in attending the c.

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People Make the Space even Greater in Greater Ontario

Smart Meetings

Plan with Confidence. Bring an Adventurous Disposition, and We’ll Take Care of the Rest. Greater Ontario, California, is where it’s happening. Not only have these cities become the ultimate destination for meeting planners who prioritize an incredible value, but Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga offer access to myriad amenities for lodging, dining and exploration capped with enviable sunshine 300 days out of the year.

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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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beam leadership board doubles in size to fulfil ambitious strategy

Prestige Events Magazine

beam , the trade association for the business events, accommodation, and meetings industry, has doubled the size of its board from six to 12 directors to strengthen its structure and fulfil an exciting and ambitious new strategy. This follows the recent re-imagination of the organisation, previously known as HBAA. The six new directors have been appointed to support the association’s new broader membership and focus.

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People Make the Space even Greater in Greater Ontario Copy

Smart Meetings

Plan with Confidence. Bring an adventurous disposition, and we’ll take care of the rest. Greater Ontario, California is where it’s happening. Not only have these cities become the ultimate destination for meeting planners who prioritize an incredible value, but Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga offer access to myriad amenities for lodging, dining and exploration capped with enviable sunshine 300 days out of the year.

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5 Ways to Gain Brand Recognition at Your Next Fundraising Event

Ins'Tent

Every charity organization is looking for the magic pill to fundraising and although we wish our R & D team had that capability, let’s be real, we are not there yet. . One thing’s for sure, fundraising events are the pillar of any charity organization. However, it’s important to have a strong brand identity to help your organization stand out from the rest.

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Cadmium Launches Lead Retrieval Product

CadmiumCD

NEWS RELEASE. CADMIUM LAUNCHES LEAD RETRIEVAL PRODUCT. The leading learning event technology provider promotes profitable exhibitor experiences with streamlined lead generation solutions. FOREST HILL, Md. — Cadmium announced today that they have launched a cutting-edge lead retrieval solution that streamlines revenue generation for exhibitors at in-person and hybrid events.

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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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Welcome to the Mall – Are you IN the Game?

Canadian Special Events

If you can appreciate that V/R, A/R & the MetaVerse technologies represent an evolution of our current digital interactions, then it’s easier to understand the opportunity and hopefully a little less scary. Today we use a computer, phone, or tablet to work, shop, date, learn, chat with friends, market our brands and connect with folks we’d otherwise never have a chance to meet.

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AOK Events awarded UK’s Best Workplaces™ recognition!

Prestige Events Magazine

AOK Events has been recognised as one of the 290 UK’s Best Workplaces (2022) today by Great Place to Work®, ranking 36 th in the UK and the only company from the hospitality sector to gain the accolade. . Caring for employees whilst also challenging them to grow is just one of the reasons why employees love working for AOK Events. The extensive survey revealed that the company excelled in training and development, transparency, communication and its approach to making it a fun place to work for

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A Pearle in The City

Canadian Special Events

A Pearl in the City. Introducing the Pearle Hotel and Spa, Burlington’s Most Spectacular New Venue. The Pearle Hotel and Spa, situated on the water in Burlington, Ontario, is a spectacular property from a brand known for stunning. The Pearle Hotel & Spa is inspired by the Ciancone family matriarch, Grandmother Pearle, whose work ethic and spirit of hospitality remain deeply admired by her family today.

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Job Opportunity: Production Hospitality Crew Lead (Continuous)

Event Industry News

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice.

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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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Quest Audio Visual’s Staging Spectacular

Canadian Special Events

When developing the stage and set for the National Sales Conference, Quest Audio Visual had a lot to consider. The size and scope of the venue, the impact the client was looking for, and the direction to make it creative and unique from previous conferences. The result of months of planning meetings with their team, contractors, and the client was a spectacular construct with intricate design and the creative wow everyone was looking for.

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The future of live streaming: How to Generate Most Engagement in 2022

webMOBI

In the coming years, more and more people will be live streaming video content. It’s a trend that’s been gaining popularity because it allows users to share their lives with their audiences in a way that feels more personal and interactive. But just because live streaming is becoming more popular doesn’t mean it’s easy to […].

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Smithbucklin Association Executives Named 2022 ASAE Class of Fellows

Exhibitor Magazine

CHICAGO  Smithbucklin and 360 Live Media, a Smithbucklin-owned company, are pleased to announce two association. executives have been named 2022.

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