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Do’s and Don’ts: Six Tips to Help Justify Attendance at Your Event

Velvet Chainsaw

As we progress through the event industry’s recovery to 2019 levels, conference organizers must have a laser focus on helping potential attendees make their business case for attending their events. The best path for helping them get approval to attend is to ensure that the majority of your education program is aligned to advance business outcomes or results.

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New Sourcing Tool Tempts Corporate Planning Teams

EventMB

Skift Take: Planners must pay to play for the latest venue and vendor sourcing platform. Investors are betting on slick technology paired with proactive human support will prove popular in a competitive market. — Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Five Brands Share Event Budget Tips for 2023

Event Marketer

Event marketers today are grappling with the rising cost of event services, extensive shipping delays and labor shortages. While the confluence of these circumstances might signify a perfect storm for another line of business, experiential marketing is a hardy—and nimble—industry prepared to adapt to the state of the economy without compromising the quality of the work.

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A Unique Meetings Consolidation Model Grows

Smart Meetings

Predictions of a mass consolidation of the meetings industry have been swirling since the World Health Organization started advising lockdowns in early 2020 to “smooth the curve” of what was then known as novel coronavirus. The way companies join forces at this point in the recovery may not follow traditional models of hostile takeovers and mass mergers.

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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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The Next Generation of Meeting Planners: A Profile

MeetingsNet

In his mid-twenties, Tomell Harbison of Talley Management Group taps into the mindset of fellow young professionals to create association events that appeal to everyone. It seems that most meeting planners get into the business by accident, rather than spending their grade-school years thinking, “When I grow up, I’d sure like to organize professional-education conferences.”.

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How to Use Donation Tickets for Fundraisers on Eventbrite

Eventbrite UK

When it comes to fundraising, your ticketing method might be leaving potential revenue on the table. Studies show that people want more control over their donations. Instead of setting a specific price for your event, consider opting for a donation ticket where the buyer can choose how much they pay. And don’t forget — the […].

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Putting Our People First: Sledge and SWM Partners Become Proudly Employee Owned

Event Industry News

Sledge , the UK-based agency with a global footprint and expertise in live experience and film, and global healthcare event and communications agency, SWM Partners today announce that they are now proudly employee owned. . The news comes as the group’s former owners, CEO Robin Fawcett and Sledge Managing Director, Sarah Yeats sell the majority of their shares to a newly formed Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).

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Peek Behind the Scenes at A2Z Events with Rich Vallaster

ePly

Our Director of Marketing, Industry Relations, and Event Experiences is one of those larger-than-life personalities. Rich Vallaster has been with the Personify family for over eight years and came to us with experience on both sides of the booth. For an inside look at A2Z Events, we knew we could turn to Rich Vallaster for the scoop. Tell us a little about yourself: Rich: My day-to-day includes marketing our event registration and management solutions as well as directing our event and trade sho

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International conferences bounce back at ACC Liverpool

Event Industry News

International conferences are on the rise again at ACC Liverpool after a number of recent confirmations. More than 19 global conferences are set to take place in the coming years. The European Calcified Tissue Society, the European Society of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology (ESPO) and the Royal College of Psychiatrists International Congress take place in April, May and July respectively next year. .

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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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five ways to make your event more sustainable

SevenEvents

we attended the c&it sustainability forum at convene event space in london. after an insightful agenda, we’re reflecting on how we can create more sustainable events. check out the five top tips we learned below. venue searching. when looking for the perfect venue, sustainability may not always be at the forefront of your mind. but the values of the event space play a huge role in how sustainable your event will be. make sure to ask the venue for their sustainability policy and the energy ef

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The Greatest Sneaker Show on Earth returns to Olympia London

Event Industry News

Sneaker Con, dubbed ‘The Greatest Sneaker Show on Earth’, is one of the biggest travelling fashion events on the planet. This December it returns to the UK for the first time since 2019, at Olympia London, for its one and only UK date of 2022. The last year the show had a full calendar it drew in over 100,000 people across eighteen different countries globally.

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EEI Global, Inc. Announces Acquisition, Creation of New EEI Digital Division

Exhibitor Magazine

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI - Derek Gentile, CEO of EEI Global, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Miller and Associates Consulting Inc. (MAACI) and Cine-Tik.

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Automechanika Shanghai 2022 postponed

Event Industry News

The Automechanika Shanghai – Shenzhen Edition organisers will put the show, originally scheduled from 20 to 23 December 2022, on pause while prevention measures related to the pandemic consolidate across the country. The decision comes in view of securing stronger onsite participation in order to generate more valuable experiences for exhibitors and visitors alike.

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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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IEG Among the First Companies in Europe to Obtain ISO 20121 Certification for Ecomondo and the Rimini and Vicenza Venues

Exhibitor Magazine

Italian Exhibition Group has certified the Rimini and Vicenza expo centres and the organization of Ecomondo and, at the beginning of 2023, the procedu.

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Rangers FC Joins Lime Venue Portfolio

Event Industry News

Lime Venue Portfolio have announced today the arrival of Rangers FC to its national venue collection. The group’s 5 th new member in as many months, will see Ibrox Stadium, the home of Rangers, one of the giants of Scottish Football and most recently finalists of the UEFA Europa League, build on both the brand’s Scottish coverage, and its stadia options for event organisers.

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Mill and Crate Promotes Sue Stalling to Vice President, Operations

Exhibitor Magazine

COLUMBIA, SC  Mill and Crate, a leading provider of premium branded merchandise and promotional items, has announced the promotion of Sue Stalling t.

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The Royal College of Physician’s (RCP) Liverpool events venue, Spaces at The Spine, awarded BREEAM Outstanding rating 

Prestige Events Magazine

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) announced that its new Liverpool building, The Spine, and commercial event venue Spaces at The Spine, have achieved the highest sustainability rating attainable in the UK. RCP at The Spine has been awarded the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) Outstanding rating with the collaboration and support of its landlord Liverpool City Council, Architect AHR, Contractor Overbury and the project BREEAM Assessor CBRE.

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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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Gravit8 crowned The Best Virtual Event Platform over 15,000 Attendees’ category at the Event Technology Awards

Event Industry News

Gravit8 are thrilled to have been awarded ‘The Best Virtual Event Platform over 15,000 Attendees’ category at the Event Technology Awards. Since 2007 we’ve been developing attention-grabbing, fun-filled software that drives exhibition engagement and interaction, supporting brands to boost the effectiveness of their live and online events. We help you to stand out from the crowd, capturing more data, more engagement, and more metrics than ever before.

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Rangers FC Joins Lime Venue Portfolio

Prestige Events Magazine

Lime Venue Portfolio have announced the arrival of Rangers FC to its national venue collection. The group’s 5 th new member in as many months, will see Ibrox Stadium, the home of Rangers, one of the giants of Scottish Football and most recently finalists of the UEFA Europa League, build on both the brand’s Scottish coverage, and its stadia options for event organisers.

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Get Ready for ISE 2023 - Free Tickets!

eventplanner

The world's leading AV and systems integration exhibition is back for another unmissable event: ISE 2023, 31 January - 3 February 2023, Barcelona.

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PUTTING OUR PEOPLE FIRST: SLEDGE AND SWM PARTNERS BECOME PROUDLY EMPLOYEE OWNED

Prestige Events Magazine

The agencies have transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) model, in a move that further bolsters the group’s people-first commitment. Sledge , the UK-based agency with a global footprint and expertise in live experience and film, and global healthcare event and communications agency, SWM Partners today announce that they are now proudly employee owned.

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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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Solid teams in a post-pandemic industry

Special Events

Your team may make or break your next production

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Horwood House joins Venues of Excellence Consortium

Prestige Events Magazine

Horwood House is the latest member to join the UK’s leading sales and marketing consortium, Venues of Excellence (VOE). The beautiful Grade II listed manor house has recently undergone a transformation to introduce modern touches to the beauty of this preserved conference and events venue. Located on the outskirts of Milton Keynes, Horwood House is the birthplace of Percy Thrower, so not surprisingly the grounds are beautifully manicured, complemented by a fabulous collection of horticultural he

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EXHIBITORLIVE to Feature New Floor Plan and Activation Zones, Exhibit Space 75% Sold Out

Exhibitor Magazine

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26 Reasons to be Excited About A2Z Events

ePly

With our recent acquisition, event teams now have access to Personify ’s community-building platform as well as the operational efficiencies inherent to the floor management integrations of A2Z Events. A2Z + GTR = Comprehensive Event Management Capabilities We feel a sense of synergy when it comes to A2Z Events. They are similarly focused on helping event teams streamline operations while maximizing revenue opportunities that lead to sustainable revenue growth.

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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.