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3 Event Contract Trends in 2022

EventMB

If you thought event contracts were tricky before the pandemic, buckle up for even more complications. Force majeure Flexibility. In 2020, executing the force majeure clause in a contract was fairly straightforward. The government had declared a lockdown due to the Covid pandemic, so there was no question that the following elements of force majeure existed: It wasn’t possible to hold in-person meetings or events as it was illegal due to the lockdown.

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Improve meeting session learning with this simple tip!

Conferences that Work

Want a simple way to improve meeting session learning? Provide a shared Google doc where all participants can take notes, ask questions, and get answers! Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Improve meeting session learning with this simple tip! appeared first on Conferences That Work. No related posts.

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5 Ways to Make Your Community Theater Event a Hit

Picatic by Eventbrite

Community theater gives local audiences a connection to the performing arts that they might not have access to otherwise. A lot goes into a great show — so all the moving parts can seem like a challenge to manage on a tight community production budget. We’ve come up with a few ideas for planning a […].

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The must-have features you need on your event mobile app.

Expo Pass

Events are all about meeting face-to-face again – talking, chatting, hanging out, and maybe even ignoring our phones for a little while, if we’re lucky. So what’s the deal with an event mobile app? Are they really that important? And what should an event app actually do? Well, we’ll say this: the right event app can make almost every part of your already amazing event – even better.

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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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5 Ways to Make Your Community Theater Event a Hit

Picatic by Eventbrite

Community theater gives local audiences a connection to the performing arts that they might not have access to otherwise. A lot goes into a great show — so all the moving parts can seem like a challenge to manage on a tight community production budget. We’ve come up with a few ideas for planning a […]. The post 5 Ways to Make Your Community Theater Event a Hit appeared first on Eventbrite Blog.

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NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer’s Mock Graduation Helps Consumers ‘Upgrade’ to the Next Stage of Adulthood

Event Marketer

Comedian and “SNL” star Chris Redd delivered a mock commencement speech centered on upgrading to life’s next stage. There were no diplomas, no tassels, no mobs of parents snapping pictures, but at NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer’s “graduation” event on June 7, there was plenty of pomp and circumstance. On the heels of its U.S. launch earlier this year, the Anheuser-Busch brand aimed to drive awareness among post-college consumers and kick off the summer with its broader “upgrade your seltz

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4 Design Options That Can Amplify Conference Content

PCMA Convene

In-person meetings include high-value networking options, but planners should consider a digital post-event experience to add even more value. Based on our research, we estimate that there’s an even split between conference owners who are including synchronous or asynchronous hybrid options and those who aren’t. The half pursuing hybrid knows that they can’t just go back to what worked in 2019 despite the return of in-person events.

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The Best Tools To Grow Your Event Planning Business

QC Event School

If you’re looking to start or grow a business as an event planner, you’re in luck! There are a number of great tools out there that can help you do just that. In this article, we’ll discuss 25 of the best tools to grow your event planning business and find success in this exciting industry. In particular, we’ll look at software tools, business tools, and on-the-job supplies that’ll help you reach your goals.

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Identifying Emotional Intelligence in Potential Clients

Special Events

There’s no denying the emotional toll people take on when planning an event, whether hosting a wedding they’ve dreamed about for years or coordinating a corporate soirée to meet the board’s expectations.

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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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Face-to-Face Event Attendance in 2022

PCMA Convene

Attendees listen to a session during PCMA EduCon 2022 in early June. Members of PCMA’s Catalyst community discussed the challenges of attracting attendees to their events. (Jacob Slaton Photography). PCMA’s Catalyst community offers members a platform to ask each other questions, share ideas, or, as the website says, “communicate and collaborate.

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Tips on Catering to All Types of Event Attendees

Smart Meetings

As health and safety standards change with every new surge in Covid cases, many planners adopted virtual or hybrid platforms, but not all attendees have embraced the shift. Some are eager to get back to in-person meetings, while others are hesitant to be around others again. Some prefer the accessibility of virtual sessions, while others struggle to focus on one thing at a time.

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GigRealm announce Pride Month partnership with Ask For Clive

Event Industry News

London based music company GigRealm, the groundbreaking online platform that provides an end-to-end solution for organizing live music performances, has announced a new partnership during Pride Month with Ask for Clive, a charity that works with venues to promote inclusion and to create welcoming spaces for the LGBTQ+ community. Ask for Clive work directly with pubs and venues across the UK, providing training and guidance to create these safe spaces and encourage reporting.

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Technology to Make Attendee Feedback Accurate—and Fast

MeetingsNet

At the Montreal Convention Center, field tests of biometric equipment are capturing levels of participants’ engagement and excitement by monitoring their brain and heart activity as they move around a show. As meetings and trade shows make their in-person comeback, one big issue is around engagement. Specifically, the things that caught attendees’ attention and excited them two or three years ago simply might not be the same now.

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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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PYTCH Picked by Procurement Professionals for Peak Partnership Performance

Event Industry News

In Mid June Procurement Leaders held their annual gathering, this year taking the form of the World Procurement Congress and World Procurement Awards, where over $7 trillion worth of spending power gathered under one roof at the O2 Intercontinental Hotel, London. The attendees enjoyed a packed schedule, with an expo hall, main stage, two breakout stages, a TV booth and an awards evening all coming together for the event.

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Global DMC Partners Teams Up with Destination Fabulous

Exhibitor Magazine

WASHINGTON, D.C.  The largest worldwide network of independent Destination Management Companies (DMCs) and specialized event service providers, Globa.

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?vent Lead Capture: 3 ways to success

Momencio

. Generating positive event ROI is one of the main goals of B2B marketing. It’s true that events and trade shows are great lead capture opportunities. Face-to-face time at your own booth with your attendees can help you intimately understand their needs and put them at the center of your next marketing initiative. . But things are changing as technology offers more and more solutions.

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Winning design team to lead Barbican Centre renewal revealed

Prestige Events Magazine

A collaborative design team led by architects Allies and Morrison and Asif Khan Studio, has been selected to deliver a multi-million-pound renewal of the Barbican Centre. The project will preserve the iconic building’s original architectural vision, provide new opportunities for the Barbican’s diverse community of artists, audiences, organisers, delegates and partners, and boost the building’s accessibility and environmental performance.

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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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?vent Lead Capture: 3 ways to success

Momencio

. Generating positive event ROI is one of the main goals of B2B marketing. It’s true that events and trade shows are great lead capture opportunities. Face-to-face time at your own booth with your attendees can help you intimately understand their needs and put them at the center of your next marketing initiative. . But things are changing as technology offers more and more solutions.

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Exclusive Collection make senior promotions

Prestige Events Magazine

David Connell and Dan Wait land new roles. David Connell FIH MI has been promoted to Director of Operations for Exclusive Collection. His promotion comes as the independent family-owned hotel company gears up for a strong commercial year and reinforces its commitments to being a certified B Corp. From 18 th July, David will oversee Exclusive Collection’s General Managers, as well as group purchasing.

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Viewing Item Usage When Building Event Menus

Caterease

The post Viewing Item Usage When Building Event Menus appeared first on Caterease.

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Answers to the Five Most Asked Questions About Event Insurance

Unique Venues

Answers to the Five Most Asked Questions About Event Insurance. In partnership with Event Helper. What is event insurance? Today many venues are requiring their event organizers to purchase Event Liability Insurance. By requiring this, they are doing their event organizers a huge favor. Event Liability Insurance is intended to protect the event organizer (venue renter) from having to pay out of their own pocket for most claims of injury to guests or property damage due to their event.

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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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How to choose the best event platform

EncoreAPAC

A Guide to Finding the Right Platform for Your Event. It all boils down to how much lead time you have. Since the start of COVID, we’ve noticed event planners are juggling shorter lead times and tighter budgets. So whilst you mightn’t have the luxury of a generous planning window to organise your next virtual or hybrid event, that doesn’t mean you don’t have options to bring people together in exciting new ways.

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Sunderland festival cancellation costs council up to £142,000

Event Industry News

The cost of cancelling a high-profile music festival in Sunderland could reach up to £142,000, the council said. Lamplight Festival was due to take place over three days in August, with headline acts expected to include Kaiser Chiefs and Deacon Blue. However, the council announced at the beginning of June it would be pulled. The cancellation costs were revealed following a question by a member of the Labour-controlled council’s Liberal Democrat opposition.

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Events May Turn Away From States Where Abortion is Now Illegal

EventMB

The recent Supreme Court decision that eliminates the constitutional right to abortion has deep and widespread implications that has only started to shake the U.S., including the events industry. Many planners are vowing not to have events in states with anti-abortion policies. The Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade upends 50 years of abortion rights and hands state lawmakers the power to ban abortion.