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OCTOBER 12, 2017

Register for PCMA Spark here. The PCMA’s Canada West chapter has organized a half-day education and networking event, the first of its kind and, hopefully, the first in a long line of legacy events. The half-day conference will bring together event planning and event technology professionals along the likes of Tahira Endean , Roger Haskett , Shannon Desouza , and QuickMobile’s own Jason Philipchuk , to share their expertise.

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OCTOBER 12, 2017

Working with clients you hate, will eventually cause you to burn out and dislike your job, so you need to either change the way you select clients or find a way to cast aside your personal feelings about them. Chances are as a child you professed quite angrily at some point that you hated something. […]. The post The Eventprof’s Survival Guide to Working with Demanding Clients by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Dr James Morgan, founder of Event Tech Lab and senior lecturer in events at the University of Westminster, will moderate the exhibition-oriented Expo and Engage stage at Event Tech Live (ETL). Morgan’s first session is a live case study, with ETL suppliers discussing the systems they use to bring the show to fruition in step […]. The post Event Tech Live reveals Expo and Engage content appeared first on Event Industry News.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 12, 2017

There are a lot of complexities around event insurance, particularly in terms of event terrorism cover. This complete guide for event planners outlines the things you need to consider to ensure you choose the best cover for your events. The face of terrorism is changing and so is the need for event terrorism insurance. With […]. The post Event Insurance: How to Protect Your Event From Threats by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Sam Wright of Cottages in Northumberland explains the many benefits to escaping the city for to get the most out of your next business event. The post 5 Reasons to Host a Business Event in the Countryside appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2017

When it comes to hosting in a new city, meeting planners are on a mission to execute a successful event with minimal stress. Fortunately, they can count on two resources to get them there: the city’s DMO/CVB, which acts as an expert on the entire city, and the local convention center , which specializes in marketing that venue. It’s an ideal setup—if the relationship between the DMO and convention center is a healthy one.

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Guidebook

OCTOBER 12, 2017

This post contains information most relevant to prospective Guidebook customers. If you are an existing Guidebook customer with a branded app subscription then please refer to this post. Dear Prospective Customers, As someone who has expressed interest in Guidebook’s products, I thought I’d bring your attention to some important news. If you’re considering creating a mobile app, or think you or your organization may do so in the future, then I encourage you to read this short note.

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MeetingPool

OCTOBER 12, 2017

More and more attendees have become reliant on their smartphones for a variety of activities. Not only do these devices help them stay connected with work, friends, and family while they are out of town, but they also provide them access to the conference or tradeshow app, an often critical resource for information. But few […].

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 12, 2017

YADA Events has been chosen from amongst thousands of entries to participate in Web Summit’s exclusive BETA programme. The BETA programme features only the most high-impact startups, those with major growth potential, that can demonstrate a significant level of team expertise and experience, and are set to disrupt an out of date sector. YADA’s event […].

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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

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Photo Credit: Adobe Stock. For some, public speaking is a breeze. For others, it’s daunting — in fact, research conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health in 2016 shows that 74 percent of people suffer from speech anxiety. But everyone can get better at public speaking, according to Orai’s website , by paying attention to these three simple things. 1.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Freeman is the leading global provider of brand experiences. We help our clients design, plan and deliver immersive brand experiences for their most important audiences, which increase engagement and drive business results. A 90-year old company in the US, Freeman is a relative newcomer to the UK market at just four years old. Our teams […]. The post Freeman appeared first on Event Industry News.

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Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Register for “Advanced Hotel Negotiations, From the Hotel Side” To be a more effective negotiator, meeting planners will learn how hotels evaluate their businesses and manage their inventory of space, rates and dates. Room rates, meeting space usage, catering and even spa and golf sales are all critical areas that hotels evaluate. Hotels rooms are 80 percent profit, and catering is 30 percent profit, so meeting planners can use their businesses to leverage a better deal.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Image (c) Alex Brenner info@alexbrenner.co.uk Entertainment industry engineers Triple E is sponsoring the Theatres Trust Conference for the first time, inspired by providing the sector with temporary venues. Triple E ModTruss theatres, used on the frontline at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer, are perfect pop-up performance spaces, particularly useful while at risk theatres are refurbished.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 12, 2017

A number of things pass through your mind during a flight, especially if you’re traveling for work— such as when to eat , what to wear and how you can fit everything into two days. Surely, your mind also drifts to the random, and that’s when these plane questions arise. We’ll answer the questions you’ve probably mused a million times but never resolved.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Venuemasters, the member consortium representing universities and other academic venues is reflecting on another successful year for its members. 2017 has seen the academic venue sector continue to prove itself in the MICE sector showcasing new venues and refurbishments, hosting top-flight events, winning numerous awards and accreditations. In a series of three articles, Natalie Williamson, […].

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Marin Bright and the Smart Meetings team report on more action from the seventh annual IMEX America 2017. The trade show took place at Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas. Day Three surpassed the first two by a long shot, with even more spectacular sights and interactions. A special thank you to everyone who came out and visited the booth—it was truly an event to remember.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 12, 2017

The 25th edition of Lowlands Festival saw some big changes compared to previous years. The Event Industry News film crew went behind the scenes to see how the organisers made sure this anniversary was a memorable edition. From the moment we set eyes on the two new stages and striking central chimneys piecing the centre […]. The post Behind the scenes at Lowlands Festival 2017 appeared first on Event Industry News.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Anyone who has attended a Super Bowl party or a pregame tailgate gathering knows that sporting events have a way of bringing people together. The game-day playbook involves frenzied anticipation, spirited debate, camaraderie and indulgent food and drink—plus the communal experience of watching a live event unfold, a relative novelty now that many consume recorded, streamed and on-demand entertainment.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Download this episode (right click and save) In another trans-Atlantic episode of the Event Industry News podcast, host James Dickson is joined from Minneapolis by Brandon Klein, CEO of Collaboration AI. Having forged a successful career running events, Brandon saw an opportunity to utilise the data that was already available to organisers via the […].

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 12, 2017

[link]. Smart Meetings is continuing to report on all the excitement at the seventh annual IMEX America trade show. Our report from Day Two features every bit of industry buzz at Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas. Innovative technology is taking booths by storm and exhibits have really kicked things up a notch. Networking continues to form and develop bonds.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Americans flying to Turkey could face difficulties now that the United States and Turkey have temporarily stopped issuing visas to each other’s citizens. Many questions have arisen, and answers have been provided : U.S. residents can’t come to Turkey if they don’t have a visa and need to apply for it in person, because currently, it isn’t possible to apply for one in person.

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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.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Polls don’t lie, right? These cities are among the top-rated in most “world’s friendliest cities” articles. Maybe one of these fine locales can be the next place you plan your event, or visit on a personal trip. 1. Charleston, South Carolina. This beautiful city has made it on many lists of the world’s friendliest cities, so there should be no doubt it belongs on ours, as well.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Smart Meetings is continuing to report on all the excitement at the seventh annual IMEX America trade show. Our report from Day Two features every bit of industry buzz at Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas. Marin and the team navigate through innovative technology that’s taking booths by storm and exhibits which have really kicked things up a notch.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 12, 2017

“We anticipate fares will drop.”. With those five words, the gauntlet was dropped this week by Andrew Watterson, executive vice president of Southwest Airlines. Now the third-busiest carrier in the United States, Southwest plans to enter the Hawaii market next year—and set off what industry insider refer to as “the Southwest effect” by forcing competitors to lower their fares to compete.

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