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Photo Wall Ideas to Use at Your Next Event

Cvent: Event Marketing

Every great event has multiple puzzle pieces that all work together to engage attendees. Social media and event photography go hand in hand to increase attendee engagement. Photo walls are meant to engage your attendees and create a social media presence. They’re worth the investment because, if they’re done well, people remember them and will keep posting even after the event ends.

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Endless Events: 20+ Creative Corporate Event Entertainment Ideas

Bizzabo

Learn how robots, drones and Elvis can help you deliver an experience that your attendees will never forget in this list of 20+ creative corporate event ideas. You may have amazing speakers, an impressive event agenda and a strong event brand , but there’s another element that you can’t forget when putting together ideas for your next corporate event.

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Vote For The Event Technology Awards' People's Choice Award 2018

EventTechBrief

People’s Choice Awards are an important part of the professional recognition landscape. They give the customers and followers of innovative companies an opportunity to recognize the firms from which they or their events have benefited through products, ideas, information, or partnership. As a proud media partner of the Event Technology Awards, Event Tech Brief is pleased to invite readers to review the submissions for the 2018 People’s Choice Award and vote for the company that deser

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Podcast: Practical Advice for Third-Party Event Planners (Episode 113)

BizBash

Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik. Guest: Christie Cook In this episode of GatherGeeks, David Adler, C.E.O. of BizBash, and Beth Kormanik.

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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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A Guide to Personalizing the Event Experience with Event Technology

Hubilo Blog

“With the overwhelming number of conferences, panels and happy hours taking place in a given event cycle, the personalization factor is a marketing must. Understanding attendees’ personal interests is critical to standing out and marketing to all of these individuals.” – Adweek. Events are no longer a social gathering. They are now a powerful and effective marketing tool, a platform for people from all over the world to meet and network for purposes ranging from business to cause.

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September 4, 2018: New Yorker Festival Drops Steve Bannon Following Backlash, Why U.S. Open Players Are Holding Promotional Events at New York Hotels, Toronto International Film Festival to Sign Gender Equality Charter

BizBash

1. NEW YORKER FESTIVAL DROPS STEVE BANNON FOLLOWING BACKLASH: The New Yorker disinvited former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon.

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Everything You Need to Know About Mills James Agency – #EventIcons Episode 128

Endless Events

Today on #EventIcons we’re talking about the life of a creative agency. We will be learning from Mills James. For more than three decades Mills James has been helping some of the country’s biggest brands plan, develop and execute the events and videos that have shaped and driven the industry. They have offices in Columbus, Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio, providing event and video production services to Fortune 500 companies, startups and not-for-profits.

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13 Standout Examples of Topiary at Events

BizBash

Topiary has long been a favorite of event designers due to its flexibility: The shrubbery can be shaped into company.

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Delta Says Yes to More Comfy Seats

Smart Meetings

When was the last time you read about an airline opting for greater comfort? That’s exactly what Delta Airlines has done. Delta will be the first U.S. airline to begin flying the Airbus A220-100, a new airplane that is described as very high-tech and quieter in the cabin. And it’s 100 seats are wider. Its two-by-three configuration means there will be fewer of the hated middle seats, too.

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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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Louisville Builds Around Convention Center Revamp

Connect Your Meetings

Only a day’s drive from 60 percent of the country’s population, Louisville is a two hours’ drive from Indianapolis and Nashville, four hours from St. Louis and five hours from Chicago. It’s this easy access—combined with Kentucky Exposition Center with its 1.3 million square feet of exhibition space and reputation for hosting premier spectator events like the Kentucky Derby—that has helped build the city’s long-standing reputation for the convention market.

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Cleveland’s Convention Center Campus Keeps Getting Better

Smart Meetings

Just when you thought Cleveland’s Convention Center Campus couldn’t get better, we’ve enhanced our tech-features, and added new amenities, building additions, artwork, and more meeting and event space, making our campus more convenient than ever! Meeting Space. Here at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland and Global Center for Health Innovation, planners can expand into a 225,000-square-foot exhibit hall which is divisible into three halls.

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Jeremy Rees confirmed as ExCeL London CEO

Event Industry News

ADNEC Group have today announced the appointment of Jeremy Rees as CEO of ExCeL London. Rees has served as Acting CEO since November 2017. Jeremy has spent over 20 years working in the exhibitions industry and is well respected by everyone in the marketplace. He joined ExCeL in January 2010 as Sales Director and was appointed Executive Director in 2013.

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New & Renovated: Globally Breathtaking

Smart Meetings

Check out these new and renovated properties around the globe, from the shores of Thailand’s Emerald Bay to a Forbes Four Star property in Vancouver, B.C. Rosewood Phuket If you find yourself in Thailand, this hotel is the perfect hideaway. Rosewood’s first resort in Southeast Asia overlooks Emerald Bay. Amenities are incorporated into the tropical landscape—71 pool pavilions and villas are available to admire the sparkling sea.

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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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Event Services Company helps TUC celebrate 150th anniversary

Event Industry News

Event services specialist Joe Manby Limited will help the Trades Union Congress (TUC) celebrate its 150 th anniversary next month. . The Yorkshire based business will provide a comprehensive raft of event services to the TUC’s annual Congress and associated exhibition being staged in Manchester – the birthplace of the organisation in 1868. Being held at the Manchester Central Convention Complex from 9-12 September, the celebrations of the anniversary will form an important part of the TUC Congre

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Don’t Call it a Comeback: The Rise of Audio Content and Podcasts

CXApp Blog - Events

Our society’s taste for content has evolved considerably over the last decade. Where once we were happy to fill our minds with prose, we are now stuffing our faces with visual content. This is attributed to the digitization of modern experiences, alongside a push for more mobile content. You’d be forgiven for thinking visual content is the only focus in today’s landscape.

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drp further invest in growth with acquisition of HMX

Event Industry News

Pictured from left: Dale Parmenter – CEO, drp, Tim Horrox – Managing Director, HMX, Richard Hingley – Group Creative Director, drp. Creative communications agency drp has announced today the acquisition of HMX Corporate Communication Ltd, the Buckinghamshire based agency. This acquisition extends the reach of the business and increases the total team count to over 280, further enhancing drp’s position as leaders in the industry.

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How to Find the Perfect Internship

Coterie Spark

As a student, branching out to the real world is tough – at least it was for me. Just thinking of the word “internship” makes me want to sink into the Dead Sea. When applying to employers in your industry, they are seeking candidates with experience which most of the time, we college students do not have just yet. That is why internships are key to getting your foot in the door for your profession.

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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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Louisville’s Latest Convention Center Revamps

Connect Your Meetings

Only a day’s drive from 60 percent of the country’s population, Louisville is a two hours’ drive from Indianapolis and Nashville, four hours from St. Louis and five hours from Chicago. It’s this easy access—combined with Kentucky Exposition Center with its 1.3 million square feet of exhibition space and reputation for hosting premier spectator events like the Kentucky Derby—that has helped build the city’s long-standing reputation for the convention market.

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The Events Expert Interview Series #17: Jeff Hurt

G2Planet

We've been interviewing expert event professionals in our industry, and sharing their insights, advice, and unique experiences. This week we sat down with Jeff Hurt , the EVP of Education and Engagement at the powerhouse resource Velvet Chainsaw Consulting.

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Best Event Industry Productivity Tips For 2019

All Seated

Maintaining a high level of productivity in the events industry is a challenge. We are subject to periods of total frenzy as well as occasional scary lulls. Take control of the ebbs and flows of your business and turn next year into a productive one. Here, some our expert colleagues have offered their best event industry productivity tips for 2019. Make a Daily Plan.

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Upcoming Webinar: The Best Resources for Managing Your Cvent Account

Cvent: Event Marketing

Cvent CONNECT 2018 highlighted exciting new evolutions in the Cvent Platform. Check out our free webinar to learn more. Connect with the Cvent Community. The Cvent Community offers practical tips, tricks, and advice for Cvent users. Client Success Lead Alli Smith recommends the Cvent Community as a key resource for all of her clients. “The Cvent Community is designed to be a hands-on knowledge base,” Smith explains.

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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.