Wed.Oct 05, 2022

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How to plan a more sustainable event, right now.

Expo Pass

Biodegradable badges, eco-friendly venues, sustainability-minded vendors – these are just a few of the ways events can directly help the environment! Sustainability can be a bit of a buzzword. Of course, you want your event to be sustainable. But what does that really mean? How can your event actually make the world a little greener? The answer is easy, you just want to do what you can to create less waste and use less power.

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Why Canada Is Infusing Business Meetings With Indigenous Culture 

EventMB

Skift Take: Sustainability in the meetings and events industry is not often linked to a cultural and social focus. However, Destination Canada Business Events is changing that. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Event Profs Slated for Upgrades with New Certifications, Training Programs

Smart Meetings

Training programs are upping the event planning standard. In recent weeks, two event professional organizations have launched certification programs and internet-based classes designed with the goal of making event profs better at what they do. GDP University. Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independently owned destination management companies, launched GDP University.

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When to Upload Your Meeting’s Content

EventMB

Skift Take: Some planners believe recorded conference sessions should be uploaded ASAP. Others feel the material should be repurposed, which takes time — weighing the pros and cons of sooner versus later. — Paul Cook Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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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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State of Virtual Meeting Tools

Smart Meetings

Even as in-person meetings continue to reemerge with a vengeance, virtual meetings have taken a primary position in the event professional toolbox. A streaming option can serve larger, more geographically diverse and executive audiences, act as a flexible insurance policy in the event a new threat grounds attendees while providing valuable data about behavior.

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How Freq Presents Scores 24.1x Return on Ad Spend With Eventbrite Boost

Eventbrite UK

Freq Group does things differently. At their biannual festival, Freqs Out East, thousands of drum-and-bass fans flock to an expansive suburban home (fun fact: the former estate of a washing machine tycoon) east of Auckland for nine hours of dance music. And it gets wilder. Just in time for Halloween, the next Freqs Out East […].

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Event spending to rise by 83% in 2023 says Annual ICE Report

Event Industry News

Spending on events and brand experiences within the corporate sector is expected to rise by as much as 83% according to the Annual ICE Report which launches today. However, the report warns that this is not just a sign of growing confidence in events, but a reflection of the ‘spiralling’ cost of running events as inflation and the cost of materials, people and fuel all begin to impact the sector.

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How to accept crypto payments for events and venues

Oveit

Being part of the event management industry, we had the chance to work with visionary leaders from all over the world. Working with […]. The post How to accept crypto payments for events and venues appeared first on Oveit.

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Silent Seminars return to Event Tech Live (ETL) London as Seminar Audio Partner

Event Industry News

Silent Seminars are returning to ETL London 2022 as Seminar Audio Partner providing their revolutionary tech to each of the stages, enhancing attendee experience and improving audience engagement. When working with Silent Seminars no PA system is required meaning that organisers can maximise space and present clearer audio, whilst also having the option to stream content in multiple languages.

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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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Want Engaged Attendees? First, Do Your Homework

Special Events

How pre-event research can shape the agenda of your event

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Engaging Along the Customer Journey: Why a Digital Foundation Matters

Event Marketer

Fully integrated campaigns are the way of the future, and those that are too focused on developing dual paths as part of a “hybrid” strategy are losing sight of the big picture. In the new “ Experiential Commerce ” model, digital is the foundation that unlocks access to audiences and extends campaigns into a variety of touch points within a brand’s “orbit.”.

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Gather Voices Brings Video Kiosk Technology to IMEX America 2022

Exhibitor Magazine

IMEX America is the largest trade show in the events, meetings, and incentive travel industry in the US. It's an epic event, with suppliers and buyers.

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Presentation Tips from Event Producers

Meeting Tomorrow

As an event production team, we’ve had a front row seat to thousands of presentations over the years. We can’t count the times we’ve speakers enter the room nervous, then gain confidence with coaching and deliver an engaging, home-run presentation. That’s why we wanted to share our top high-level speaking tips for events with the world beyond our clients.

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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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Cvent CEO & Founder Reggie Aggarwal outlines four key pillars to harness the power of technology in the new events landscape during opening keynote at Cvent CONNECT Europe

Event Industry News

Cvent CEO and Founder, Reggie Aggarwal, delivered an optimistic opening keynote on the future of the events industry to MICE, marketing and hospitality professionals at the company’s annual conference, Cvent CONNECT Europe today. In his address, Aggarwal reflected on the accelerated digital transformation the meetings and hospitality industries have undergone over the last few years, and the positive rebound in the return for in-person experiences around the world.

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Which Webinars Format Should I Choose in 2022?

Nunify

Masterclass ? AMA ? Panel discussion? Product demo? The explosion of webinar formats have webinar hosts , marketers and event planner’s heads spinning. Use this guide to evaluate each option and find the format that’s best for your audience. Webinars are an inexpensive way to educate, build a following, and grow your business. They provide a way for you to connect with your audience in real-time, teach them about your products, and interact with them during the webinar.

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ICC Wales launches Protect Duty Events Industry Group

Prestige Events Magazine

ICC Wales has announced the founding of its cross sector Protect Duty Events Industry Group, which has been created to ensure the UK business events industry has all of the necessary information to prepare for the Government’s proposed Protect Duty legislation. The new legislation, which will have a significant impact on how venues and organisers put safety and security measures in place, is being introduced to increase safety in all publicly accessible locations across the UK.

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40th Birthday Photo Shoot Tips and Ideas

Tagvenue

The big 4-0 is finally here and it’s time to take some great photos to … 40th Birthday Photo Shoot Tips and Ideas Continue reading ».

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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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Meet Mittens: Wyboston Lakes Resort’s hotel brasserie becomes first in UK to welcome robot waiter

Prestige Events Magazine

Mittens is the new cat-like robot waiter in The Gravel Pit Brasserie at the Waterfront Hotel on the Wyboston Lakes Resort. The hotel is the first in the UK to invest in a state-of-the-art robot waiter, which has been programmed to deliver food from the kitchen to the serving team in the dining area. Steve Jones, Managing Director of Wyboston Lakes Resort, said: “Automation has been a major focus at Wyboston Lakes Resort in the last few years and has solely served to support our teams and enhance

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Eventscase Product Updates (EPN) September 2022

Eventscase Blog

This content is password protected and exclusive for EventsCase clients.

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The Business of Events announces The Belfry Hotel & Resort as newest official partner

Prestige Events Magazine

The Business of Events (TBOE) has confirmed The Belfry Hotel & Resort as its newest official partner for its 2022 Policy Forum and Parliamentary Dinner. The Belfry joins ICC Wales , the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), the All Party Parliamentary Group for Events , VisitBritain , MeetEngland , VisitScotland Business Events , Visit Wales , QEII Centre and the Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP) as official partners.

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How to Throw a Halloween Party: A Step-by-Step Guide

Social Tables

A time of year full of mischief and frivolity, the Halloween season is chock full of parties, festivals, and other events. Hosting a Halloween party comes with decoration deliberations, costume quandaries, and other thematic decisions to consider. As such, it’s not always easy to determine where and when to start planning a Halloween party. If you want to know how to throw a Halloween party certain to wow your family and friends or are looking for assistance planning an unforgettable company par

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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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Bountiful summer at BMA House sees 188% increase in summer parties compared to pre-pandemic levels

Prestige Events Magazine

BMA House saw its corporate summer party business increase by 188%, when 2022 is compared to 2019 – the last full year of summer party activity at the venue. With 17 more parties in 2022 than 2019, the venue is celebrating a particularly busy July, which saw more than 50% of the events. The events included a range of high-profile clients from the financial, education and professional services sectors.

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15 Fun Hanukkah Party Ideas

Picatic by Eventbrite

Hanukkah is an eight-day celebration honoring the rededication of the Holy Temple after liberating Israel from the Grecian army in the second century BCE. The Jewish “Festival of Lights” is celebrated in the wintertime with eight days of Menorah lighting, prayers, and fried foods. Hannukah is a time for joy and celebration. Looking to host […].

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Off to Work Event Photography Awards return with a Cherry-picked Winner

Prestige Events Magazine

The fun and fast-paced Off to Work Event Photography Awards ceremony made a successful and highly enjoyable return to the plush Mayfair townhouse venue No.4 Hamilton Place on Tuesday 4 th October after a virtual event in 2020 and pandemic-enforced pause in 2021. The not-for-profit competition was open to images captured during both 2020 and 2021 and featured two new categories: Portraits , which was won by a shot of the (now) King Charles III , and the special one-off Covid Chronicles , which at

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In-House Sourcing: The Good, The Bad, and Why This Matters

Purple

Whether you love or hate organizing events, here’s some news for you: You already know virtual events will never completely replace in-person events because people need people. Technology simply cannot replace the human connection we ultimately need. It’s why people will go back to working together physically, why our children will go back to school, and why in-person events will be normal once again.

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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.