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4 Ways to Attract Attendees With a Buzzworthy Destination

EventMB

Skift Take: With competition for in-person events increasing, it's never been more vital to get your marketing campaign right. One surefire way to amplify your event buzz is by choosing a trending destination, such as Phoenix — soon to be host of the 2023 Super Bowl. Here are four ways this "it" factor can make your attendance numbers go the extra mile. — Visit Phoenix Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Green & Fortune Supports Hospitality operator helps its people with extraordinary winter payments

Prestige Events Magazine

Green & Fortune, award winning independent hospitality company, has announced additional payments as it supports its team through the adverse economic climate. Payments of up to £600 per person will be made to the team (pro-rated where appropriate) with an aggregated cost of more than £100K paid out between November 2022 and February 2023. The payments, part of Green & Fortune Supports initiative, are to be made based on salary with hourly employees and those earning less than £30k benef

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Business Events Are Back, and so Are Budgets

EventMB

Skift Take: American Express’s 2023 Global Meetings and Events Forecast predicts a strong rebound in meetings and events for next year, with a swift return to pre-pandemic volumes and a corresponding jump in budgets. — Julie Moline Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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More In-person Meetings in 2023, Says Amex GBT Forecast

Smart Meetings

The return to in-person meetings has been trending over the last year. This is expected to continue well into 2023, according to a new report, “ 2023 Global Meetings and Events Forecast ,” by American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT). In the report, consisting of 580 global event professionals from five continents and 23 countries, it was found that all aspects of the meeting sector are increasing, including interest in sustainability, attendance, meeting spend and diversity, equity and

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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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River of Light Interview with Creative Director of Culture Liverpool

Event Industry News

Robin Kemp is head of creative development at Culture Liverpool. In this episode, Robin talks through the city’s celebrated River of Light installation – the event’s seventh edition runs from 21 October to 6 November across Liverpool Waterfront in a 2km loop. Robin details the background – how November 5 th fireworks held in parks out of town spawned the inaugural River of Light in 2016, winding its way back into the city and helping to address, to mitigate, the hospitality industry’s traditiona

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ESSA appoints Helen Lowe as Sales & Business Development Manager

Event Industry News

Event Supplier and Services Association? (ESSA) has appointed seasoned events professional Helen Lowe as Sales and Development Manager. With a career spanning 30 years in the events, arts and leisure industries, Helen brings an established and highly respected reputation to the role alongside an impressive list of industry contacts across organisers, contractors and venues.

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IMEX22 Shares Community-building Tools

Smart Meetings

Day two of IMEX22 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas kicked off with a keynote address by Shane Feldman, founder of Count Me In , who stressed the importance of creating an inclusive experience at meetings. Like many in the audience, he is a frequent flier. “In 2019, I had more airtime than most pilots,” Feldman said, articulating how he learned invaluable lessons in facilitating inclusion through interacting with people from different cultures.

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Event Tech Live London Launchpad Competition voting now OPEN

Event Industry News

Voting is now open for the heavily anticipated Launchpad Competition at Event Tech Live (ETL) London. The competition is open exclusively to start ups and gives young event tech companies the opportunity to connect with industry buyers and investors. This year’s competition is sponsored by Cvent, Dahlia+ and Event Industry News who will have representatives on the expert judging panel, alongside other industry veterans such as Camila Zattar from Founders Factory and James Morgan from Event Tech

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venue spotlight: mr fogg’s

SevenEvents

as the winter months are approaching, it is time to plan your work christmas party and we have a new recommendation that is perfect for a christmas celebration. mr fogg’s apothecary, new to 2022. it is located on brook street in mayfair, opposite the famous claridge’s hotel. to enter this mystical venue, you will walk down a magnificent staircase that leads you to an impressive long bar. there are three options to choose from when planning your christmas party. you can host it in the anatomy roo

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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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MSP Global strengthens team following client growth

Event Industry News

Production, AV and events specialist MSP Global has recruited four new team members in response to a surge in client growth. . Among those is highly-experienced events production specialist Cerys Butcher, who joins the firm as project co-ordinator, responsible for the management of projects from inception to completion. Her background includes delivering radio frequency planning of multi-venue events and working as artist liaison for large festivals, concerts and clients such as the BBC.

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How to… Sell tickets on your website

Skiddle

Skiddle’s ticket widget allows you to sell tickets for events on your website in two ways. The first is via a ticket box and the second is via a ticket button. Both are done through the Promotion Centre, and in this article, we’ll show you how to use it to sell tickets on your website. Adding tickets. Log in to the Promotion Centre and head to the ‘Promote’ section on the left hand side.

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Inaugural AEO People’s Awards launches

Event Industry News

The AEO is pleased to launch its inaugural AEO People’s Awards, taking place on the evening of the AEO Forums, on the 27 th of January 2023, at the Business Design Centre in London. A spinoff of the AEO Excellence Awards, this event is dedicated to recognising the incredible talent on the ground, from junior to middle-management event professionals in marketing, ops, sales and beyond.

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Skiddle Update: Christmas and New Years Eve 2022, improvements to the Skiddle Reps system, brand new entries on the Promotion Centre blog & more

Skiddle

Freshers Week, Oktoberfest, Halloween, Bonfire Night and the 2022 Qatar World Cup… To say this Autumn looks eventful would be quite an understatement. As far as opportunities to capitalise go, this season could very well prove to be the most fruitful we’ve had since the end of Covid restrictions were announced earlier in the year. And whilst you might be preoccupied with details concerning the imminent spooktacular’s, explosive night-sky displays and international sporting tournaments, it might

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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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Trademark introduces SiteSelect

Event Industry News

Trademark, a full-service, highly-creative agency that provides event strategy and end-to-end production for major brand events, today announced Trademark SiteSelect , a new professional practice with the mission to provide concierge-level event location sourcing services to global brands. With an extensive history in film and event production, Trademark SiteSelect applies a creative and technical lens to each location, helping companies select and secure the most effective venue, at the optimal

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Why you should run a year-round, interconnected event content program

Socio Events

Event content has evolved considerably from the early days of the pandemic. In the beginning, we all pivoted to virtual events, but we quickly grew tired of the flat PowerPoints, one-way discussions, and hour-long sessions that dominated 2020. As virtual events proliferated — and fatigue set in — attendees started looking for event experiences that combined top notch production and valuable content.

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How to Increase Learner Engagement in Online Learning

CadmiumCD

Video is now the most engaging form of media in the classroom. It fosters an environment for learning and growth, and its ability to support learner recall and retention is nine times more powerful than text-based materials alone.

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How to get sponsors for an event: A comprehensive guide

Socio Events

Corporate sponsors play a big role when organizing a successful event. Not only can they offset costs and boost ROI, but they also supply some much-needed exposure for your brand. If you’re an event planner, this must sound like music to your ears. Unfortunately, getting sponsors isn’t easy. And finding the right sponsor? That’s a challenge all to itself.

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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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IMEX22 Shares Community-building Tools

Smart Meetings

Day two of IMEX22 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas kicked off with a keynote address by Shane Feldman, founder of Count Me In , who stressed the importance of creating an inclusive experience at meetings. Like many in the audience, he is a frequent flier. “In 2019, I had more airtime than most pilots,” Feldman said, articulating how he learned invaluable lessons in facilitating inclusion through interacting with people from different cultures.

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Who's News for October 13, 2022

Special Events

Special Events business news

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Experts Reveal 15 Wedding Planning Tips

All Seated

I’m sure you’ve heard it by now––wedding planning is a full-time job. So we asked our most trusted wedding planners for their top planning advice for brides. The post Experts Reveal 15 Wedding Planning Tips appeared first on AllSeated.

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5 Trends Transforming the E-commerce Experience

Eventtia

Did you know that 78% of businesses use live commerce to build deeper connections with their customer base? It seems like every day, there’s a new way to shop online. With all of the changes, it can be hard to keep up with what’s popular and how to make your eCommerce experience the best it can be. Ecommerce shopping online should be easy, convenient, and fun.

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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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Strong focus on sustainability confirmed for Showman’s Show 2022

Event Industry News

With The Showman’s Show due to open its doors one week today, organiser Lance Show & Publications Limited has announced that there will be a strong focus on sustainability. Visitors to Newbury Showground can expect a raft of sustainable event solutions on display and the return of Vision 2025’s Sustainable Event Summit that encompasses the popular Green and Innovation Supplier Award.

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Four Common Venue Red Flags

The Planner's Lounge

One of the first major decisions many wedding planners help their clients make is choosing a venue. All wedding planners have a list of their preferred venues, but sometimes your clients are looking for something different. If you find yourself touring new venues, watch out for some of these common red flags. Identifying potential problems before your clients sign a contract will save all parties a lot of stress and headache during their wedding planning journey. .

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Wait less, enjoy more – SEC introduces new self-ordering technology at OVO Hydro

Event Industry News

The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has today announced the introduction of a new self- ordering solution at the OVO Hydro. Launched in collaboration with catering partners Levy UK + Ireland, the fleet of 18 kiosks are one of the first of its kind to launch in a UK live entertainment venue, with a focus on enhancing guest experience and speed of service for every visitor.