Tue.Sep 21, 2021

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5 Key Takeaways from Anthony Vade on Event Pricing Design

Attendease

With COVID-19 and the event industry pivoting from in-person to virtual formats, we saw a big shift from a pricing standpoint. Many events and conferences that used to have a high ticket value were now being offered in a virtual format for free (or for a fraction of the price of its in-person version). This change in pricing mentality brought yet another challenge to the industry.

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Wonder Technologies Networking Platform [Review]

EventMB

Wonder is a virtual venue that enables event organizers to host online networking sessions, small conferences, and other virtual events. Here is our review. Wonder: What Is It? Wonder is a virtual event space where event planners can host virtual networking events, small-scale conferences, and workshops. The platform was built to enable virtual event […].

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SpotMe launches Express, a new solution for webinars

SpotMe Blog

SpotMe is pleased to announce their new solution for webinars, completing their end-to-end B2B event marketing platform. SpotMe customers can now host unlimited webinars powered by SpotMe’s Studio technology. LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND, SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 – SpotMe SA today announced availability of their latest product, Express. SpotMe Express is a new web-based webinar management solution that completes the spectrum of events from webinars to hybrid and virtual events.

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Study Finds Grocery Shopping Riskier Than In-person Meetings

Smart Meetings

When did you last go grocery shopping? Do you remember passing all those people, in that uncontrolled environment, coming from and going to places of which you have no inkling? In a study by Freeman, in collaboration with Epistemix, it was found that settings such as this, where individuals’ paths are crossed in an unprotected nature, are riskier than business events.

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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 to Make Networking in a Virtual Setting Actually Engaging

Stova

From inboxes and Slack channels to texts and DMs, it can feel like we’re in nearly constant communication with co-workers and colleagues. So many messages, so little time. Have you ever felt drained from simply responding all day, and realized you haven’t gotten that much work done?

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Will the U.S. Gov’t Help the Meeting Industry’s Biggest Event?

MeetingsNet

Sometime in November, air travelers from dozens of countries will be allowed into America with proof of vaccination. But “sometime” brings great uncertainty to the November 9-11 IMEX America show. With the September 20 announcement that the U.S. will reopen in November to Covid-vaccinated air travelers from 33 countries—including most of Europe as well as China, India, and Brazil—the largest event for the meeting and convention industry might be able to have international exhibitors.

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The Future of Events is Phygital and Onmnichannel

PCMA Convene

Phygital events — those with both live, in-person and online components — are part of the business events industry’s present and future. For the upcoming Convene September/October issue cover story, we focus on how the pandemic has spurred the development and growth of different business models in the events industry. Juliano Lissoni, MCI Group managing director, Canada, has contributed his perspective on this topic, sharing how MCI is organizing itself “to create value for our clients wit

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Arnold Sports Festival set for UK debut at the NEC

Event Industry News

The world-renowned Arnold Sports Festival is coming to the United Kingdom in October 2021 and will take place at the NEC, Birmingham. The sold out event follows annual festivals already hosted across the USA, Spain, Australia, Africa and South America. First held as the Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio, and founded by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jim Lorimer, the Arnold Sports Festival now welcomes over 200,000 visitors and 20,000 athletes over four days at its original event location every year.

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2021 Emmy Awards Reviewed- Hits and Misses

Decibel Management

Did you catch the 2021 Emmy awards ceremony this Sunday? We have fairly strong opinions here at Decibel about the production, and curious your own thoughts about the broadcast. Tl;dr tight shot was rubbish but we are encouraged to see live events happen safely. The Emmy’s saw attendees back in person (and in a fancy tent) this year. If you have ever designed and built out a production in a tent, you know what goes into the process.

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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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Strong return to live for The London Christmas Party Show

Event Industry News

Last week’s return-to-live for the London Christmas Party Show at the new Pan Pacific Hotel, has been heralded as a success by exhibitors and visitors alike, with 7,573 recorded connections made by the Show’s 100 venues, suppliers and sponsors exhibiting. The award-winning Show, delivered by Story Events , was extended to a three-day format for the first time to ensure visitor safety and comfort.

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Smart Moves to Make Today for a Sustainable Wedding Planning Business

The Planner's Lounge

As the world continues to deal with the ups and downs of the pandemic, it can feel like a rush to get back on track and ensure you have a sustainable wedding planning business for the future. Many of us have been waiting 12+ months for a shift to normality and to put this global pandemic in the past. . Whether you are new to the business of wedding planning or you have lived through the pandemic as a wedding entrepreneur, here are 4 key details to consider that can save you headaches down the ro

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TravelTech Show heralded as huge success and set to return in-person in June 2022

Event Industry News

Following a successful virtual event with a uniquely global follow the sun format, which streamed content in line with Asian, European and US time zones, the TravelTech Show has confirmed it’s returning with an in-person event for 2022, taking place on 28th and 29th June 2022 in London. The TravelTech Show, formerly Travel Technology Europe, has been heralded a huge success by organisers with 692 active participants during the week and over half of these were travel technology buyers.

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CEIR Celebrates Successful Return to In-Person Predict Conference

Exhibitor Magazine

DALLAS  Predict, CEIR's Annual Exhibition Industry Outlook Conference brought together more than 100 top executives in the business-to-business (B2B.

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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 Supplier Spotlight: Tiger Global

Event Industry News

Tiger Global are a supply chain company on a mission to shift infrastructure, industry, and consumer goods to a more ethical and sustainable future. They’re proving that you don’t need to compromise on price and innovation when making better choices. They work with reputable manufacturers carrying strong audits, including BSCI and SMETA, to make sure that both the quality of product and working conditions are high.

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PCMA Webinar: What Does Hybrid Mean to PCMA?

PCMA Convene

PCMA has held a virtual component to their major annual meetings, Convening Leaders and EduCon, for years. However, this year, hybrid took on a new meaning for our organization. In the past, we typically streamed on-site sessions to the digital audience and were sure to have support from our team on the digital platform in the form of chat moderators and assistance where needed within the platform.

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THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL HALL COMPLETES 30K VACCINATIONS

Prestige Events Magazine

The vaccination centre, operational at the Lindley Hall, Westminster, has now closed having completed in safely delivering 30, 326 jabs to four Healthcare Trusts in the local community. The Hall was open on a twice weekly basis from January to tackle the Covid-19 inoculation drive with the help of 1,414 volunteers including the Halls’ own operational team.

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Hilton Birmingham Metropole announces new general manager to spearhead newly redeveloped hotel

Event Industry News

Hilton Birmingham Metropole – the UK’s largest Conference & Events Hotel outside of London – has announced the appointment of Nicola Underhill as the new general manager as it prepares to unveil its multi-million pound refurbishment. The impressive renovation, which is due to complete in January 2022, will transform every element of the hotel, with Nicola taking command of bringing the new settings to life for new and returning guests.

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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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‘Strong growth in the volume and value of enquiries and contracts shows that confidence is building in the events, conference and training sector’

Prestige Events Magazine

Adam Simpson, Director of Marketing, etc.venues. 30% growth in number of enquiries in 6 weeks compared to previous 6 weeks 92% increase in value of live event enquiries in that period £5.2m of events contracted in 6 weeks – up 225%. “There are very encouraging signs that many event planners are gaining in confidence to book live events,” says Adam Simpson, Director of Marketing for etc.venues.

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EXHIBITOR Magazine to Host Children's Book Drive at EXHIBITORLIVE in Partnership with Spread the Word Nevada

Exhibitor Magazine

Exhibitor Media Group, the award-winning leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, today announced that it is once again partnerin.

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Blended learning examples from real training providers

Arlo Training & Events Software

Three training providers share blended learning examples from their most successful courses. From face-to-face courses with complementary eLearning modules. To an equal combination of both. To an eLearning-based course composed of podcasts, surveys, quizzes and online evaluations, complemented by a short webinar session. A rise in learning through technology – from Google, to YouTube and online news – has helped carve the way for blended learning.

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Veteran Enterprise Sales Executive Tom Burbank Joins Livestorm as Head of U.S. Sales

Exhibitor Magazine

BOSTON, MASS.  Livestorm, which offers the first Video Engagement Platform (VEP), announced today the appointment of Tom Burbank as Head of U.S. Sale.

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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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5 great activity bars in birmingham

SevenEvents

tilt. spread over 3 floor, tilt is a multi-functional space that offers a unique set up for its visitors. focusing on craft beer, specialty coffee and 19 different pinball machines to keep you occupied; but top of this they allow you to byof (bring your own food)! this quirky venue also hires out the venue for both business and personal events. flight club. priding itself of the fantastic atmosphere, flight club offers a social darts experience, reinventing darts for 21 st century with fast and

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Visit Plano's Mark Thompson Begins Second Term as TACVB Board Chair

Exhibitor Magazine

PLANO, TEXAS  Mark W. Thompson, Executive Director of Visit Plano, has been voted in for a second term as Board Chair for the Texas Association of C.

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Opus Agency - Untitled Article

Opus Agency

By capturing inspiration from the movement maker playbook, let’s uplevel experiences.

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