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What Are You Doing Wrong With Your Free Facebook Event?

Picatic by Eventbrite

Facebook is a free way to advertise events, and with millions of users actively engaging with Facebook Events each month, it’s an opportunity you shouldn’t miss. But yours isn’t the only event showing up in users’ feeds — you have competition. If you’re already listing your free event on Facebook but your events aren’t attracting the […].

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Ruby Conferences 2019: 6 Quality Options for Rubyists & the Ruby-Curious

Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

People call Ruby a beautiful, artful language and, with such high praise, it's easy to see why its enthusiasts love to meet in person to discuss its applications. Ruby 2.6.1 was released this week, so it seems there's no time like the present to talk about some events for Ruby programmers this year. We picked six taking place in 2019 to give you a wealth of options (get it?

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Making Events Universally Accessible

PCMA Convene

Brydie Colquhoun and Rodney Bell perform “HariHari,” by Movement of the Human, at the festival. (Courtesy True Colours Festival). BestCities Global Alliance , a global network of 12 convention bureaus and destinations, which recently launched a new brand platform for its 20th anniversary, has published new research on accessibility in meetings.

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How to evaluate the success of enterprise corporate event? Would you rather know or guess?

Eventory

“Do you guess or know what are the customer needs?” it’s a question very often asked in sales departments. The aim is to verify whether the seller understands the needs of his client. We would like to ask a similar question in the context of internal corporate event evaluation. Do you guess or know that your event was valuable for employees and the whole company?

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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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London Leads Europe’s Tech Scene 

PCMA Convene

The inaugural AI Congress took place September 2018 at the O2 arena in London. By Lane Nieset. Last year, the U.K. and London attracted more venture capital investment (and had more tech IPOs) than anyone else in Europe. In London, international investors are boosting companies in areas that are becoming the city’s fastest-growing sectors, such as blockchain, big data, and artificial intelligence (AI).

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East of England Arena attracts increasingly prestigious entertainment

Event Industry News

The East of England Arena and Events Centre (EEAEC) has announced that it has secured Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra for one date on its Autumn UK tour on October 26 2019. The band is only the latest in a line-up of international performers and artists, including Bill Bailey, Brian Cox and John Bishop, that have chosen the venue for their respective tours.

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Make Creativity Your Superpower

PCMA Convene

Duncan Wardle, Founder of creative consultancy id8 & innov8, says his company “places the end-user at the core of the creative process.” (Courtesy Duncan Wardle). By Morgan Awyong. Creativity is often cited as the magic pill in business. The refrain “out-of-the-box,” tired as it sounds, is often still drilled in as the method to success — be it creating an incentive travel progamme, scripting an engaging presentation, or designing an immersive brand experience at an exhibition.

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ETL Replay: The art of conference programming, including abstract management

Event Industry News

Event Tech Live is Europe’s only show dedicated to event technology. Boasting a packed educational programme across five sector-specific stages, here you can catch up with content that you may have missed from 2018’s event. From the Launchpad Stage at Event Tech Live 2018. Panelists: Pritesh Mawdia, Head of Technical Support & Development, Shocklogic.

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Cvent Data Show Potential Group Booking Slowdown

PCMA Convene

skift.com. The global meetings sector has been on a roll lately, but macroeconomic issues combined with commission cuts could be putting the brakes on demand for group bookings. ( Skift ). Read More.

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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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In Pictures: Events Events 2019

Event Industry News

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From International Acts to Vendini, Behind the Scenes with Stéphane McGarry

Vendini

By now, it’s no secret that Vendini employees have a passion for the arts and the development and innovation of our product. Employees located all over North America have helped us expand and reach new heights. In the past decade, we’ve further established our presence in Canada through strategic acquisitions like Boxxo and Crowdtorch. Stéphane McGarry, who came to Vendini through the Crowdtorch acquisition and was recently promoted to Managing Director for Canada, is tasked with establishing an

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Roll Up, Roll Up as Dream Circus comes to Tobacco Dock

Event Industry News

Bookings are now live as the Dream Circus comes to London Town this Christmas (2019), at Tobacco Dock. Tobacco Dock Food hosts the liveliest celebration of the festive season with a cornucopia of colour to raise the roof on any mid to large-scale exclusive Christmas gathering in the City. The country’s leading Christmas event organisation is behind the mystical Dream Circus.

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Sales is Not a Title

Event Leadership Institute

Even if the word “sales” is not in your professional title, as event professionals we are always selling. During each and every interaction we have with our team, our staff and our customers we sell our services, our ideas, our designs, our strategy or approach to a new project or process, and sometimes our own skill set. We may prefer to think of our communications as persuasion, advocacy or championing, but at the end of the day, like breathing, we never stop selling.

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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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Master Your Event Budget with the Inbox Mobile Charging Station

InCharged

InCharged is proud to offer a full line of charging solutions to fit the needs of any event planner. We understand that saving money is critical at each and every turn of your event planning process, regardless of the size of your budget. That’s why we’re focused on providing eye-catching, The post Master Your Event Budget with the Inbox Mobile Charging Station appeared first on InCharged.

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How Venues Can Encourage Healthy Habits

PCMA Convene

Messe Wien Exhibitions & Congress Center in Vienna is Austria’s first “Healthy Venue.” (David Faber/Reed Exhibitions). By Lane Nieset. Being cooped up in a convention centre with artificial light and sugary snacks is enough to make any attendee feel stressed. But venues like Messe Wien Exhibitions & Congress Center are looking to promote a sense of well-being at events.

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San Jose: City of the Future

Cvent: Event Marketing

Transcend your event with a visit to America’s most future ready city – San Jose, California. Let our staff foster your attendee’s creativity as they experience Team San Jose’s innovative service model and enjoy stimulating social settings in San Jose’s revitalized downtown. Located just 3.9 miles from downtown, Mineta San Jose International Airport is your portal to the heart of Silicon Valley.

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Motivating Millennials

PCMA Convene

By Alan Seng. Building and leading young creative teams can be quite a challenge. While creative Baby Boomers and members of Generation X likely have honed their craft through offline mentorship and long years of practice, today’s young talents have a wide array of digital channels where they can express themselves and receive feedback for their work, almost instantly.

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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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From International Acts to Vendini, Behind the Scenes with Stéphane McGarry

Vendini

By now, it’s no secret that Vendini employees have a passion for the arts and the development and innovation of our product. Employees located all over North America have helped us expand and reach new heights. In the past decade, we’ve further established our presence in Canada through strategic acquisitions like Boxxo and Crowdtorch. Stéphane McGarry, who came to Vendini through the Crowdtorch acquisition and was recently promoted to Managing Director for Canada, is tasked with establishing an

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Antwerp — a Safe Port for Startups

PCMA Convene

Antwerp’s Museum aan de Stroom sits along the river Scheldt in a port district. Plans will turn the city’s port into Europe’s largest real-life “internet of things” living lab. By Boardroom Editors. The city of Antwerp , known for its port activities, petrochemical industries, and diamonds, might not immediately come to mind as a frontrunner in digital innovation.

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How the Meetings Industry Can Be More Accessible and Inclusive to People of Color

Smart Meetings

Editor’s Note: Smart Meetings invited a group that come together at MPI’s Thought Leadership Summit on Diversity to tackle the issue of how planners could be part of the solution for creating a more inclusive world. How are you making strides toward a diverse world that makes everyone feel welcome? Antwone Stigall’s thought for the day: “Diversity is the one true thing we all have in common.

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10 Hotels Join AAA’s Five-Diamond List for 2019

PCMA Convene

travelpulse.com. Ten new hotels have been added to AAA’s Five Diamond Award list for 2019, bringing the total number of properties on the exclusive list to 121. ( TravelPulse ). Read More.

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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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Five Trends Highlighted at This Year’s San Antonio Cocktail Conference

PCMA Convene

San Antonio Current. These cocktails trends, emerging during January’s San Antonio Cocktail Conference, could be making their way into your meeting’s evening events in the near future. ( San Antonio Current ). Read More.

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Polar Vortex Takes Toll on Flight Schedules

PCMA Convene

Travel Weekly. Airlines canceled more than 2,300 U.S. flights on Thursday as they continued to grapple with extremely cold temperatures in the Midwest and beyond. ( Travel Weekly ). Read More.

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Renovated Kaiser Convention Center Could Reopen Next Year

PCMA Convene

East Bay Times. After lying vacant for more than 13 years, Oakland’s 105-year-old Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center could open its doors again next year. ( East Bay Times ). Read More.

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Why the Sustainability of the Trade-Show Business Model Is in Question

PCMA Convene

East Bay Times. While there are a number of disruptive forces that will impact the future of trade shows, the biggest risk has to do with trust. ( pcma ). Read More.

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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.

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The Best Way to Overcome What Scares You, According to Psychology

PCMA Convene

inc.com. When it comes to emotional control, there really is a best way to tell your future story to yourself. ( Inc. ). Read More.

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