Fri.Apr 22, 2022

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10 Summer Kick-Off Ideas + Tips for Hosting Green Events

Picatic by Eventbrite

Temperatures are starting to warm up and people are excited to get outside and celebrate the return of spring and summer weather. Everyone is thinking “green” — both in terms of plants and the planet. That makes late spring and early summer perfect for focusing on nature and sustainability. Green events let you celebrate nature […].

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Is Your Event Protected From a Russian Cyber Attack?

EventMB

Whether state-sponsored or rogue, cyber threats from Russia aren’t new. But they are newly worrisome as U.S. officials warn that the Kremlin may be readying a fresh spate of cyberattacks against the U.S. in retaliation for sanctions related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Are events in Russian hackers’ cyber crosshairs? In March, Biden administration officials […].

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Business Events Industry Focus Is Shifting Back to the Future

Smart Meetings

We hear it repeatedly: business is back, events are happening, Zoom fatigue is real…but the reality is, events are not only happening, they’re happening safely. The recent celebration of Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) provided our industry with an opportunity to step back from the chaos of the last two years and assess not only where we have been, but where we are going.

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Podcast: From events to communities

EventMB

Our guest for this episode is Mathijs Vleeming, Online Community Evangelist & Strategy Consultant at Open Social. Our conversation focuses on community building for associations. Among other topics we cover: How the biggest value of associations is the ability to connect people How organizations benefit from being community focused Why communities must always focus first […].

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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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Daniela and Rhys Romantically Minimalist Wedding at The Burroughs

EventSource

Daniela and Rhys took romantic minimalism to a whole other level with their stunning wedding at The Burroughes. With the help of the creative team at Inly Events , the couple was able to make their wedding dreams come true with the most elegant and intimate affair. Everything aligned perfectly with their dreamy vision, including the bride’s stunning look with her lacy rose-hued gown by White Toronto and her blush bridesmaids gowns from Park & Fifth.

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Top 25 Meeting Markets Seeing Uneven Recovery

MeetingsNet

New research finds that event business picked up strongly starting in February. But several big cities are still way down on overall business travel. Is that an opportunity for meetings? A report from The Knowland Group released this week shows that once the scare from the Omicron variant of Covid-19 died down in February, the pent-up demand for in-person business events was unleashed.

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GDS: Virtual Event Platforms for Conferences & Meetings

Event Industry News

Who are GDS Group? GDS Group are a global events, research and technology services company dedicated to helping clients meet the challenges posed by a fast-moving, disruptive business environment. Established as a B2B publishing company focused on executive audiences and thought leadership in January 1993, the company has steadily evolved into a market leader in the virtual events space.

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New and Renovated: Warming Trends

Smart Meetings

Atlantis Rises. Atlantis Paradise Island. You can’t get more fresh, breezy and ocean-surrounded than Atlantis Paradise Island but the nearly 25-year-old property has announced the completion dates of ongoing renovations as well as some new and covet-able accommodations that will have meeting planners dreaming of the legendary Bahamas pink property while spring ebbs and summer arrives.

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Event Venues Love Our Venue Management Software

Event Guru

[link]. Planning, organizing, and implementing events used to take an extraordinary amount of time and effort — and for many event planners, it still does. Backend staff typically deals with mountains of details such as coordinating with catering companies concerning food and beverages, scheduling and booking accommodations, and communicating with potential and confirmed attendees.

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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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Planning an event in 2022: Step-by-step hybrid events guide

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Planning an event is not an easy task. If you are looking to host a unique and exciting event in 2022, consider making a hybrid event your concept. By combining traditional and nontraditional elements, you can create an unforgettable experience for your guests. Here are some tips for planning a successful hybrid event: Introduction: What […].

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Lessons for Managing The Great Contemplation

Smart Meetings

Does this sound familiar? “It’s really your relationships, your team that helped make these wins,” reflected Traci Hong, assistant vice president of corporate events at LPL Financial and a guest in this week’s Smart Chat Live! conversation, “The Great Contemplation: Lessons in Leadership for Empowering Your Events Team.” Hong was joined by speakers Cindy Brewer, principal of LEO Events; Natasha Ashworth, manager of sales programs and events for FedEx Services, and Shelley Hodgkinson, senio

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How To Build An Event Community (In 5 Steps)

Endless Events

There’s been a lot of talk in the events industry about the community model. It comes with a slew of benefits, including continuous audience engagement and endless branding opportunities. Since it’s such an amazing addition (or should we say foundation) to an event planner’s event strategy , event profs must learn how to build an event community. .

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Blockchain and NFTs for Events – Part 1: A Beginner’s Guide

Event Farm

This is a multi-part post that will walk you through the implications of Blockchains and NFTs for the events industry. In part one we’ll discuss what they are, how they work, and some basic applications happening today. In our following posts, we’ll dive deeper into execution, the creative process, and business examples. I hope this is a helpful unpacking of a lot of technical buzzwords.

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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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Blockchain and NFTs for Events – Part 1: A Beginner’s Guide

Event Farm

This is a multi-part post that will walk you through the implications of Blockchains and NFTs for the events industry. In part one we’ll discuss what they are, how they work, and some basic applications happening today. In our following posts, we’ll dive deeper into execution, the creative process, and business examples. I hope this is a helpful unpacking of a lot of technical buzzwords.