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7 Event Planning Tips the Pros Are Leaning on in 2021

SpotMe Blog

Let’s face it, planning an event is never as easy as 1, 2, 3. It’s not a “one size fits all” kind of process, as each occasion presents its own set of challenges and opportunities to be addressed, managed and executed. In 2021, that notion has never been more prevalent as event professionals and brands find themselves teetering between online events , in-person events and something in the middle (aka hybrid events ).

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Facial Recognition: From Disney Parks To The Events Industry!

Endless Events

What’s up, Event Tech Podcast listeners? Today’s episode is perfect for Westworld and Blade Runner fans. Will and Brandt will talk about facial recognition at Disney Parks and events in general. Why Disney? They have always pushed the envelope in terms of what’s possible in technology. First, they did the MagicBand and now, they’re moving towards facial recognition.

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Why hybrid events must be a core part of your marketing strategy

Hubilo Blog

In 2019, Coachella live streamed both its weekends on YouTube for the first time ever. In its first live streamed weekend, it got 82 million live views. Similarly, amidst the COVID-19 restrictions, 91.63 million fans watched the Super Bowl live on TV versus the 25,000 attendees it could reasonably host at the stadium. Hybrid events may be gaining popularity among event professionals and CMOs just recently.

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How to Become a Wedding Planner: Developing Client Trust

QC Event School

Want to know how to become a wedding planner? One of the most important steps when building your career will be to establish trust between you and your clients! New to the industry and not sure how to do this? Luckily, QC Event School tutor, Mwai Yeboah, is here to help! With over 15 years of industry experience, Mwai is the proud owner of Love, From Mwai.

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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 Business and Life Coaches Can Boost Your Career and Life

Special Events

Business and life coaches are great helpers in strategic business planning and taking control of your busy life.?

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Escape the Ordinary at The Ranch Events Complex in Loveland Colorado

Unique Venues

Escape the ordinary and breathe in the fresh air of Loveland at The Ranch Events Complex , Northern Colorado’s largest and most versatile event venue. Conveniently located off I-25 and less than an hour drive from Denver International Airport, The Ranch Events Complex offers gorgeous views of the Colorado Rockies and more than 375,000 square feet of versatile indoor and outdoor space for any type of event imaginable.

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Events Industry Council appoints Director of Certification

Prestige Events Magazine

Yesterday (6 July 2021) the Events Industry Council (EIC), the global voice of the business events industry on advocacy, research, professional recognition and standards , announces the appointment of Augustine (Gus) Chijioke as Director of Certification & Education. Gus’s remit for EIC includes directing the CMP and CMP-HC credentialing programme – recognised globally as the badge of excellence in the events industry, to ensure that the examination programme continues to adhere to

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Smart Moves in Boston, Los Angeles and More

Smart Meetings

Melissa Green. Green is general manager for Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Most recently, she worked as dual general manager for Hyatt House/Hyatt Place in Colorado. Green has also worked in a handful of roles with Denver Marriott Westminster, including general manager and director of event management. She received multiple Mustang Awards from White Lodging and Marriott International.

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RCP London Events

Event Industry News

The Royal College of Physicians is over 500 years old and currently in its fifth home since 1965. This iconic grade 1 listed modern building overlooking Regent’s Park in London houses an award-winning conference and events centre, RCP London Events. The venue offers highly versatile facilities , including tiered auditoriums, conference, meeting, exhibition and dining spaces, with a mix of old and new styles to suit all tastes, as well as a medicinal garden ideal for summer entertaining.

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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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Hybrid Events: Taking the Best of Both Worlds

Hubb

I’d like to tell you a story about hybrid events. Let’s start by introducing you to our story’s heroine. Meet Janet. Janet is an executive at ACME who puts together all of their events. Janet has been told to create a hybrid event. While she has planned and hosted in-person events, as well as virtual events, she has not planned a hybrid event.

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Spaces at The Spine

Event Industry News

Based in Liverpool, in the heart of the Knowledge Quarter, Paddington Village; The Spine is the northern home of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and was inaugurated in May 2021. The Spine incorporates a spectacular meeting and event venue, called Spaces at The Spine. The stunning spaces boast breath-taking, panoramic views across the city and beyond to Snowdonia, the Peak District, the Pennines and along the Lancashire coast.

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Events Company Launch Exciting New Tipi Service to Boost COVID Recovery

Prestige Events Magazine

It’s no secret that the pandemic has significantly challenged the events industry. Even with lockdown restrictions lifted, a hesitancy to return to large indoor events is predicted to continue for some time. In order to meet these changing customer needs and help to revive corporate events safely, Eventurous Ltd, a full-service events agency near Atherstone in the West Midlands, has launched an exciting new tipi hire service – creating an unusual and inspiring venue solution for business u

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Modular exhibition stands are the sustainable solution we don’t just want…we need!

Event Industry News

Now, more so than ever before, brands and businesses are hyper-conscious of their environmental responsibilities. From minimising the amount of raw materials we use to reducing the carbon footprints of our products and services, we are all working to combat climate change by modifying our operating practices where possible. And, the events and exhibitions sector is no exception to this trend as exhibitors, organisers, designers, sponsors and attendees have all expressed a strong desire to make t

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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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STATEMENT FROM THE BUSINESS VISITS & EVENTS PARTNERSHIP

Prestige Events Magazine

Following the announcement from the Prime Minister yesterday, the Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP) has today issued the following statement: “While we welcome the news announced by the Prime Minister yesterday that all legal restrictions are due to be lifted on July 19th, we continue to engage with Government at all levels to push for additional targeted support, the introduction of more measures to aid a long term sustained recovery and, most importantly, a binding assurance that

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Two Dozen Industry Groups Release Blueprint to Reopen International Travel

Exhibitor Magazine

WASHINGTON - A coalition of 24 trade organizations representing a large and diverse swath of the U.S. economy is renewing urgent calls to lift restric.

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3 ways to follow up on the sale – without annoying your prospects!

Lara Mcculloch

Want to know how to follow up without being annoying? Look no further. Ready to win more business? The form can be filled in the actual website url. How to stay in touch with prospects without being annoying. You’ve made the sale call or presentation, and the prospect doesn’t seem ready to buy. What do you do? If you watched one of my last videos, you know that 80% of sales are made after the 5th follow-up, and 83% of your prospects won’t be buying what you’re selling for

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Visit Salt Lake Names Ryan Mack as Director of Media and Communications

Exhibitor Magazine

SALT LAKE CITY  Following the launch of the new 'West of Conventional' brand, Visit. Salt Lake (VSL) appointed Ryan Mack as its Director of Media and.

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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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London welcomes back fans to UEFA EURO and Wimbledon Finals in huge boost for capital’s major events industry

Event Industry News

· A new report released today by London & Partners shows that major events add more than £600m to London’s economy every year. · The crowd of 60,000 at Wembley for the UEFA EURO 2020 semi-finals and final will be the biggest seen in the UK since the start of the pandemic. · The football marks the start of London’s return to major events, with the Wimbledon Final at full capacity later this week, plus the Women’s EUROs, Pride in London and Formula E coming to the city in the next year. · May

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GES Appoints New Management Positions for Event Intelligence in Europe and the Middle East

Exhibitor Magazine

Coventry, UK - GES has expanded their client service team for their Event. Intelligence business and appointed Daryl Burgess and Ali Shah to Custo.

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Liverpool joins pioneering events alliance

Event Industry News

Liverpool has become the first UK city to join an international alliance which could see it host more major business events. The Hybrid Cities Alliance brings together more than 20 cities from around the world to work together on ‘multi-city hub’ events; where attendees can meet face-to-face in hubs located in different cities or countries, but all connected via an online platform.

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Sequence Events Promotes Erin Rynn to COO

Exhibitor Magazine

Erin Rynn has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Sequence Events. brbr Erin has spent the past seven years with Sequence, most recentl.

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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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Case Study: Mansueto Ventures

InGo

About the Company Mansueto is the publisher brand for Fast Company and Inc. Our team spoke with the Associate Director of Consumer Marketing, an experienced user of the InGo platform. Her role is primarily focused on events and award recognition programs. Mansueto uses InGo for 90% of their events. “We pretty much use InGo whenever we can. It’s become part of our checklist when we create the registration page.

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The Power of Automating Your Workflows to Achieve Operational Success

All Seated

There’s been a lot of buzz about automation in the events industry, and with good reason — it’s a solution for both time management and project management, all in one. With automation tools, you can ensure consistency in your workflows without having to worry about touching every single step. . But not everyone is on board with automation just yet.