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A New Dawn for the Events Industry

EventMB

Last week was undeniably one of the toughest on record for the event industry. Is there light at the end of the tunnel? I started writing about events just a couple of years before the last financial crisis. It was a tough time. Last week has been similarly miserable if not worse. The panic […]. The post A New Dawn for the Events Industry by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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Let Them Eat Cake at the 2020 WPIC Kick Off

EventSource

It’s that time again – wedding planners from across Canada gathered to attend the 2020 WPIC Kick Off & WPIC Wedding Awards! Each year the well thought out theme and design are seamlessly executed by the WPIC leadership team, and guests are left inspired and energized for a busy season ahead. This year’s theme, Let Them Eat Cake, featured a cast of luxury vendors from across the Greater Toronto Area.

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Remote Work Tips: A Guide For Life On The Road!

Endless Events

It’s the episode you’ve been waiting for, the one packed with remote work tips! Because as event professionals, we spend a good chunk of our time on the road. And in the case of Endless, the entire company is remote. So learning how to balance work with life, fighting isolation, making sure we do our best without working too much are all key aspects to master.

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How to Set Up Successful Pop-Up Events

Eventbrite UK

What is a pop-up event? Well, they’re the things that have taken the world by storm over the past few years. Delighting guests by quite literally popping up for a few days before disappearing, these fleeting events give organisers the chance to get creative. From temporary bars exploring the latest drinks trend to obstacle courses […]. The post How to Set Up Successful Pop-Up Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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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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Getting the best value from your keynote speaker

Event Industry News

Director of Performing Artistes, Lauralee Whyte, shares her experience of getting the most from a keynote speaker. So often we’re asked to provide recommendations for an industry or thought leader to deliver, either the opening energizer speech to get the audience buzzing for the rest of the day, or provide a climactic final message to send them on their way.

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Event Planner Challenges and Opportunities of the Next Decade

Maritz Global Events

Post authored by Rachel Stephan, Event Marketing Strategist, sensov/ event marketing. A lot goes into crafting the ultimate event experience. Putting a successful event together means a lot of moving parts. There are a lot of things event planners need to be ready for. We’re always looking at new trends, tech innovations and the social climate to see what will shake up the industry.

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Oman Petroleum & Energy Show rescheduled to September 14

Event Industry News

Omanexpo today announced an agreed decision by all key stakeholders to postpone its flagship event, Oman Petroleum & Energy Show (OPES) in light of the growing difficulties of international travel due the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. . Oman Petroleum & Energy Show (OPES), Oman’s biggest oil and gas event and one of the most important in the Middle East region, will now be held from the 14 th to the 16 th. of September 2020 at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, six mo

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How to Host a Memorable Event for Your Brand Companies

Eventtia

If your company is home to different brands and hosts events for each one of them, then you will have realized how hard it is to create events. Different brands mean different styles, different attendees, and different needs. Quickly you start to see just how complicated it can be to host these events, let alone have the time to provide a valuable event experience that is second to none.

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Quadrant2Design

Event Industry News

Poole based exhibition stand contractors, Quadrant2Design , have been designing and installing custom modular exhibition stands internationally for twenty years. They are experts in what they do, and that is the Prestige Events System. Quadrant2Design have created award winning exhibition stands at international events like Euroshop to smaller industry events like the Artisanal Ice Cream and Food Show.

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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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The 9 Questions to Ask to Avoid a Laptop Rental Nightmare

Meeting Tomorrow

We’ve been renting laptops for nearly two decades now. And we can’t count the number of times we’ve picked up the phone to hear, “Can you help me? The company I was working with cancelled my laptop rental, and my event is in three days!”. Even though we’re happy to help, we never like hearing about cancelled orders and other worst-case-scenarios. (They stress us out, too!

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Sustainable Event Buyer’s Guide: The Greener Freight

Event Industry News

Events require transportation. There is no way around it. To get your event infrastructure from point A to B, hiring a haulage company is the quickest, easiest and most cost-effective solution. But is it the most sustainable? Event Industry News spoke to the director, exhibitions and hotel logistics, at EFM Global Logistics, Luke Bardall, to learn what organisers can do to make their transportation efforts more sustainable.

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14 Incredible Women in Event Tech Talk About the Biggest Change Event Pros Will Have to Adapt to in 2020

G2Planet

Event professionals use many different words to describer their world: Vital. Stressful. Exciting. Exhausting. Rewarding.

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Guest blog: Why you should keep your conference venue & hotel separate

Event Industry News

By Paul Campbell, director, Purple Patch Group. You’re heading to a two-day conference out of town. Most likely, the conference venue is at a hotel, or has hotel facilities attached. Normally, you would book a room with the associated hotel for a discounted rate and ease of access to the venue. Sound familiar? Many conference organisers arrange attached hotel accommodations for their guests because it’s always been done that way.

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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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The Exposure Podcast for March 2020

The Expo Group

Thanks for listening! This episode marks the 5th year of The Exposure Podcast from The Expo Group. This month, Todd and Dana visit with SMOTY Winner Marc Acampora from Informa's WasteExpo and share info on "cathedral learning" and how to wash your hands properly. Thanks for listening! This episode marks the 5th year of The Exposure Podcast from The Expo Group.

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SaaS startup EventBank raises Series B to boost global expansion led by GSR Ventures

Event Industry News

EventBank, an Event and Membership Management SaaS platform, announced Tuesday that it has raised its Series B funding in a bid to help boost the company’s continued global expansion in emerging and developing markets. GSR Ventures, a key investor of startup giants Didi and Ele.me, led the funding round. EventBank’s rapid growth into emerging markets will help more organizations “go digital”, and with the new round of funding, the Company will continue R&D investments that ensure customers w

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Serve This, Not That! Webinar with Tracy Stuckrath

All Seated

Meeting planners spend more than $54 billion a year on food and beverage at corporate meetings and events. Behind each egg croissant, turkey sandwich, and build your own ice cream bar is a simple decision that could help event participants feel better and safe and meeting planners feel not so overwhelmed with requests. Catering menus aren’t designed to help planners make healthy or safe choices for their participants.

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Sustainable Venue Spotlight: BMA House – modern, green events with heritage

Event Industry News

Event Industry News is now showcasing top sustainable venues from anywhere in the world. From award-winning event spaces to purpose-built venues, we are calling out for those who are leading the way for venues adopting green initiatives and promoting sustainable practices. In the very first Sustainable Venue Spotlight, the team at BMA House have described how they have been steadily improving their sustainability and why adopting green initiatives is essential, not only to themselves but to thei

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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!