EventMB
APRIL 20, 2023
Skift Take: As hoteliers and venue operators struggle to conduct quality post-pandemic site visits, planners are having to expend more time and effort to ensure successful site selection.
Social Tables
APRIL 20, 2023
Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S. Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed. It can be hard to avoid the busy work environment and crazy work schedules many planners find themselves facing but identifying and avoiding common planning faux pas can help av
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EventSource
APRIL 20, 2023
Anticipation was high leading up to Steam Whistle Brewery ‘s Event Venue Showcase! We know that when this iconic downtown venue throws a party, it’s going to be good! This century-old, loft-style event space has so much versatility, so I was excited to see what the design team at Artam Design Inc. had in store for us! Needless to say, guests were not disappointed!
Event Age by Swapcard
APRIL 20, 2023
G2 labels event apps as “ top drivers for event attendance and satisfaction ”. That means attendees who use an event app during in-person and virtual events have a better overall experience than those who don't. It comes as no surprise that event apps have become essential in today's landscape and upward-trending adoption metrics continue to confirm this.
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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.
EventSource
APRIL 20, 2023
Giulianna and Michael’s wedding at La Primavera Event Space is a beautiful ode to their personalities and to who they are as a couple. From Giulianna being driven to her grandmothers house by her dad in his sports car to Michael and his friends riding to the ceremony on their motorcycles, they made sure they did things their own way! The bride and groom also put family front and centre for their big day, including when they danced their first dance along with their young son.
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Special Events
APRIL 20, 2023
Competitors brought their A game to a Tablescape Design Competition at this year's CS+TSE
Event Industry News
APRIL 20, 2023
Sustainability isn’t just a fashionable fad for Birmingham-based mobile stage company The Stage Bus – they’ve been running their ingenious stages using the power of the Sun for over a decade and have been at the forefront of making events greener whilst everyone else was still catching up!
The Planner's Lounge
APRIL 20, 2023
Have you ever had a promising consultation with a prospective client, and then they decide to forgo a planner because their venue has an on-site coordinator? This is a common occurrence for some planners because the couples do not understand that a venue coordinator is NOT their personal planner. Often, couples think the venue coordinator plays a similar role and can save money by moving ahead without a planner.
Event Industry News
APRIL 20, 2023
Performedia has been a leading turnkey provider of hybrid and virtual event services since 2003. Clients large and small, from AARP and the National Association of Broadcasters to MPI-Potomac and PCMA Capital Chapter have chosen Performedia to produce their hybrid events for them.
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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
SevenEvents
APRIL 20, 2023
when planning an event there is a list of components and factors that need to be considered. whether you are planning a small party or a large conference event, you need to consider a clear strategy of the event planning cycle to ensure it is a success. SevenEvents offer a range of event planning services with a team of professionals to help plan and run your event. this blog will take you through the different stages of planning an event: 1. set your objectives before starting the planning, you
StraussCA
APRIL 20, 2023
Association Boards must be constantly evolving and advancing to stay relevant in their respective industries. This article explains why the youth takeover should now be embraced and appreciated by association Boards and their long-time leaders, and how engaging the youth can only improve an association’s future. Youth are often overlooked in the world of leadership because some may think they lack the experience and “seasoned-ness” of the industry and are unaware of the true reality of the wor
MPI
APRIL 20, 2023
Nearly 800 delegates joined us in the heart of Times Square in New York City for our 2023 Global Conference—also the first chance to celebrate SITE’s 50th anniversary in person with our community.
Smart Meetings
APRIL 20, 2023
Nominate the Industry’s Most Engaging Speakers Our Smart Speakers: Best of the Stage 2023 award is based on the actual experiences of Smart Meetings magazine readers at venues and destinations around the world. This is your chance to recognize the keynote presenters who partner with you to elevate the meetings experience based on a variety of attributes such as engagement, humor, originality, empathy and effectiveness.
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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.
MPI
APRIL 20, 2023
Your personal volunteer story My volunteer story with MPI started in 2021 when I’ve joined the Ottawa Chapter and started volunteering with the marketing committee. Shortly after I became Chair of Chapter News and Views portfolio. The following year 2022 I wanted to get more involved so I volunteered at the Global level and joined the Rise Award Selection Committee.
MeetingsNet
APRIL 20, 2023
The integration of Bizly into Cvent’s system allows for more of an organization’s small-meeting data to land in one database, improving management’s visibility into overall meeting spend. Bizly, an SaaS platform for small meetings that have relatively simple logistics, announced on April 20 its integration with Cvent along with its new listing within the Cvent App Marketplace.
Prestige Events Magazine
APRIL 20, 2023
Wyboston Lakes Resort has continued with its plans to be more sustainable by adding six electric vehicle (EV) charging points, bringing the total to 30. There are now 20 EON chargers available 24/7, generating 11kw of energy, at the resort’s Waterfront Hotel, two event venues, and Knowledge Centre. Also at the hotel, there are 10 Tesla Superchargers for Tesla car drivers, who can charge their cars for 172 miles in 15 minutes.
SevenEvents
APRIL 20, 2023
perched at the top of electric boulevard and adjacent to the iconic battersea power station is the vibrant new art’otel. bold colours, original ideas and unique art created by signature artist, jaime hayon, shape the design of the 164 stylish bedrooms and lobby. overlooking the iconic chimneys and just minutes away from the new zone 1 underground station, the hotel fuses art, design and hospitality. the public art gallery showcases an ever-evolving programme of exhibitions and art-inspired event
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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!
Prestige Events Magazine
APRIL 20, 2023
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has appointed Thomas Morgan as Head of Venues and Events Delivery. In his new role, Thomas will lead and develop the venue and events teams across RIBA’s historic headquarters, 66 Portland Place in London. He will be responsible for increasing commercial contribution to the charity and activating new private hire event streams in order to hit the institution’s ambitious annual growth rates and targets.
Stova
APRIL 20, 2023
Mobile apps have transformed events in so many ways. In the early days, these tools were simply a digital version of the event agenda. Today, they’re a must-have touching every corner of your event. This article highlights seven ways to create immersive mobile event and conference app experiences that level-up attendee engagement, networking, learning, and event ROI.
MPI
APRIL 20, 2023
Your personal volunteer story My volunteer story with MPI started in 2021 when I’ve joined the Ottawa Chapter and started volunteering with the marketing committee. Shortly after I became Chair of Chapter News and Views portfolio. The following year 2022 I wanted to get more involved so I volunteered at the Global level and joined the Rise Award Selection Committee.
Event Industry News
APRIL 20, 2023
Renowned Brand Experience Agency Collaborate, based in Chichester on the South Coast, is proud to announce their latest campaign that showcases their creativity and passion for out-of-the-box thinking.
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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.
Eventscase Blog
APRIL 20, 2023
Flexibility is what sets us apart as a company. By offering modular products and an all-in-one suite for any event, we endeavour to address the needs of our customers and anticipate future ones as the events industry evolves. We also try to offer customisable services that would allow you to choose the type of support you need from our project management & support team.
Prestige Events Magazine
APRIL 20, 2023
Environmental sustainability specialist, Greengage Travel & Event Solutions has appointed Rebecca Garlick as business solutions manager to work across all areas of the business. Rebecca brings extensive experience of the meetings and events sector having previously worked at ABC Connection and Venue Directory before taking a career break to raise her young family.
Event Industry News
APRIL 20, 2023
First Sight Media has announced that it has added 360-degree video streaming to conferences and exhibitions. This will offer its customers the exciting possibility of adding virtual reality experiences to their events using the company’s new 360° video camera.
Unique Venues
APRIL 20, 2023
Today, the number of states across America legalizing recreational marijuana has more than doubled since we first wrote about cannabis-events in our Unique Venues Magazine six years ago. Twenty-one states and Washington D.C. are now leading an exciting trend in events where you can light up without any worries! While some American states might be a bit late to this party, Canada hit record speed by legalizing nationwide only a year after our 2017 article was published – with high fives all
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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.
Expo Pass
APRIL 20, 2023
Food can be a major part of any event! Nail the catering and it can take your event from good to great. There are not many things that can please a guest quite like an amazing dining experience – which means cooking up the right kind of catering (pun intended). Makes it memorable! We’ve put together a few ideas for you to dazzle your attendees.
MeetingsNet
APRIL 20, 2023
Reducing waste and carbon emissions is on most planners’ agendas. Efforts large and small are helping move the industry in a common direction. April 22 is Earth Day, a time for those in our industry to consider the substantial environmental impact of holding meetings, conventions, and trade shows. With the in-person event business back to full strength, it’s more important than ever for host organizations to rethink how they conduct gatherings in order to minimize their carbon footprint.
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