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The Perfect Event RSVP Email Templates

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The value of RSVPs for event creators can be tremendous. An acronym derived from the French term “répondez s’il vous plait,” which translates in English to “please answer,” RSVPs are crucial to estimating head counts for events, which helps event planners determine the budget, venue size, and more.

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Zoom Layoffs May Signal Turning Away From Events

EventMB

Skift Take: Layoffs have impacted almost all major tech companies. Zoom is downsizing by 15 percent and may be shifting its focus away from live events.

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etc.venues invests £4.3m in doubling the size of 155 Bishopsgate venue

Event Industry News

etc.venues, the leading provider of urban non-residential event venues in the UK and New York City is investing £4.3m in doubling the size of its highly successful venue at 155 Bishopsgate in London. It is adding 20,000 sq.ft.

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Incentives, Trends and Personal Missions

EventMB

Skift Take: Annette Gregg, CEO at SITE discusses once-in-a-lifetime experiences, trends in incentive travel, female leadership and personal missions.

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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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20 Examples of Mistakes You Can Learn From as a Wedding Planner

QC Event School

We all make mistakes – that’s just a part of what makes us human. Whether you’re experienced or just getting started in wedding planning, there will inevitably be times when you make blunders that could have been avoided. The important thing is to take these mistakes, learn from them, and become a better wedding planning professional as a result.

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Are Family-friendly Conferences in Your Future?

Smart Meetings

Many professionals attend two or more conventions, or trade shows, a year in various locations throughout the United States and the world. These events usually last three to four days, and when you add on travel time, attendees may be gone from their families for a week or longer. This can mean each attendee must find someone to care for their children or ask their spouse to do double duty while they are gone.

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The Perfect Event RSVP Email Templates

Eventbrite UK

The value of RSVPs for event creators can be tremendous. An acronym derived from the French term “répondez s’il vous plait,” which translates in English to “please answer,” RSVPs are crucial to estimating head counts for events, which helps event planners determine the budget, venue size, and more.

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Answering the Call of the Event Future

Smart Meetings

As legendary mythologist Joseph Campbell , spelled out in his description of the time-tested storytelling tool, “The Hero’s Journey,” a crisis calls on ordinary people to do extraordinary things. The disruption caused by the pandemic and subsequent Great Resignation in the events world is no exception. The urgent call to restaff hotels and events teams and engage discriminating audiences will include many unimaginable trials, learning new skills and, ultimately, a reinvention of ourselves and th

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Smart Chat: Dana Chorpenning on Responsible Gifting

SmartMeetings

Founder and CEO, Wet Paint Group Masters in counseling psychology/counselor education, University of Colorado at Denver 2022 Smart Women in Meetings Industry Leader winner Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is more important than ever as tourism spikes after the recent years of travel decline. If there is ever a time to dedicate money, time and energy to giving back and supporting each other—meeting professionals, corporate leaders, attendees and communities alike—it is the year 2023.

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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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TRO confirmed as Anthropy’s delivery partner for the next three years

Event Industry News

Following the success of the inaugural event, which took place at the renowned Eden Project in Cornwall, TRO is delighted to announce that they have been appointed as Anthropy’s delivery partner for the next three years.

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Are NFTs usable in large events?

Oveit

Due to their specific nature, NFTs have rapidly gained attention and traction. The blockchain-based digital assets solve many of our current problems in […] The post Are NFTs usable in large events? appeared first on Oveit.

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Liability Law Loosened for Surplus-Food Distribution

MeetingsNet

The Food Donation Improvement Act passed by Congress in January makes it easier for planners and venues to disseminate packaged and prepared food items from events, including the Super Bowl. For Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Ariz., the many organizations that distribute food to the needy throughout the greater Phoenix/Scottsdale metro area truly had their hands full.

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The Mermaid London partners with Streets of London to help tackle homelessness in the Capital

Event Industry News

The Mermaid London has announced a £1 day delegate pledge throughout 2023 as part of a new partnership with homelessness charity, Streets of London, to boost funding for specialist support in aid of those living on the streets across the capital.

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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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Finding Sustainable Meeting Solutions with Integrity

MeetingsNet

Three questions for your RFP to find principled environmental plans at the companies you deal with. Sustainability has come to the events world, but let’s be real: Our to-do lists are full, our schedules are crammed, and our lives are busy. How do we find credible solutions to reduce the environmental footprint of our events quickly and easily? The measure of an organization’s sustainability is based on reporting of activities that lower its emissions.

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20 Examples of Mistakes You Can Learn From as a Wedding Planner

QC Event School

We all make mistakes – that’s just a part of what makes us human. Whether you’re experienced or just getting started in wedding planning, there will inevitably be times when you make blunders that could have been avoided. The important thing is to take these mistakes, learn from them, and become a better wedding planning professional as a result.

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7 creative Valentine’s Day party ideas

Sendo

Gather your friends to celebrate Valentine’s Day, an intimate party is a perfect idea. Here are our top Valentine’s Day party ideas and trends to make your gathering a memorable one: Mimosa Bar Set up a mimosa bar full of the fixin’s for guests to make their own Mimosas. Freshly squeezed juices like orange, pineapple, and grapefruit are great options.

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event:decision partners with ‘You. Smart. Thing.’ Major development to help clients measure and mitigate the environmental impact of events

Event Industry News

event:decision is partnering with ‘You. Smart. Thing.’ to bring a unique and proprietary offer in the measurement of sustainability and mitigation of environmental impact relating to brand and agency-led events. The collaboration between event:decision and ‘You. Smart. Thing.

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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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What we learned on Day 1 of the Night Time Economy Summit

Skiddle

On Thursday 9th February, London’s E1 hosted eighty-five speakers across three rooms. Why? The Night Time Economy Summit. Here, promoters got the chance to gather insights from thought leaders in the event industry. The first edition of the summit, held in 2022, took place in Bristol. And after its success, the Night Time Industries Association decided to bring it to the capital.

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Momentus Technologies

Event Industry News

Momentus Technologies is a global provider of industry-leading venue and event management solutions that empower organizations to create extraordinary moments. With over 50,000 users in more than 50 countries, Momentus serves the needs of convention and exhibition centres, higher education, corporate, stadiums and arenas, and arts and culture centres.

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14 Fun and Engaging Virtual Event Networking Ideas To Foster Connections and Build Your Network

Eventtia

The idea of networking can be daunting for many, especially when it involves virtual events. With technology expanding and virtual event opportunities increasing, it’s essential to know how to make the most of these experiences. To help you get started, here are 14 fun and engaging virtual event networking ideas to help you make a lasting impression on your participants!

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TSE Featured Speakers Friday: Paulina Corvi & Rolando Espinoza

Special Events

Meet the speakers at Catersource + The Special Event!

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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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Good Data Doesn’t Lie – The Importance of Measuring The ROI Of Events

Planner WIre

Good data doesn’t lie. And that’s important when it comes to demonstrating the ROI of events. We discuss this with Luke Buckley, head of sales at VenuIQ. Along with the importance of setting goals and what you should be measuring, we also explore what event profs, exhibitors and sponsors should do with the data. Listen now to 50 minutes of what you really need to know!