Wed.Oct 11, 2017

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Facebook Announces Oculus Venues. Events are the Future of Virtual Reality #IMEX17

EventMB

As we anticipated in our trends report last year, the future of Virtual Reality is events. Facebook confirmed that today with the launch of Oculus Venues, a new app to enjoy concerts, movies and events via VR. While presenting trends around the world over the last year as part of the Event Innovation Lab, I […]. The post Facebook Announces Oculus Venues.

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No one pays for online events right?

Gallus Events

We have been running a successful – in fact sell out – annual conference for a client for three years. During the whole time they have been keen for us to run online events. But we have been cautioning them. It’s SO hard to make money from online events, everyone knows that. Don’t they? No one pays for online events right? The client is Europe’s largest blog for Personal Assistants – Practically Perfect PA which sits on top of a database of over 15,000 subscr

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The 7 Elements of Beautiful Event Design

Eventbrite UK

The look and feel of your event can have a big impact on the experience of your attendees. Discover the seven core elements of beautiful event design. The post The 7 Elements of Beautiful Event Design appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Is Collaboration in Events Overhyped?

EventMB

Have you been striving for collaboration in your events but the results have let you down? You might not be the only one disenchanted with the process. Check out the dark side of too much collaboration. “If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses,” is a quote attributed to […]. The post Is Collaboration in Events Overhyped?

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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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3 Tips to Cutting through Digital Marketing Noise

Eventbrite UK

Mike Ellis provides 3 key elements you need to be aware of to cut through digital marketing noise and have your Cultural or Heritage event stand out. The post 3 Tips to Cutting through Digital Marketing Noise appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Event App Trend Watch: Gamification

Core-apps

Game On! By Meghan Hambrick. Who else was ready to see summer take a hike? With fall in full swing – bring out the sweaters, pumpkin spice everything and football! Speaking of football, at the top of my Trend Watch list this month, we find gamification. This industry created buzz word has actually been around since the days of paper bingo cards and punch tickets.

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Bray Leino Events becomes the official events supplier to the Department for International Trade (DIT)

Event Industry News

Bray Leino Events have won a three-year contract to be an official events agency to the Department for International Trade (DIT). The South West-based conferencing and exhibitions specialists won six sector lots to become the key supplier on the DIT events roster. This means Bray Leino Events will deliver around 1,200 high-profile events across a […].

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The Top 5 Things Organizers Get Wrong At Check-In

TicketBud

Happy Wednesday, readers! I had the privilege of being part of a check-in process for a local event this past weekend. It was successful, but I also realized that there was room for improvement. In fact, a lot of organizers have an inefficient check-in process. The problems associated with a poor check-in experience can escalate into unhappy attendees.

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Expert Advice on How to Find the Right Event Staff Team

zkipster

Excellent event staffing is the backbone of a smooth event. We sat down with two staffing experts who gave their tips on what you need to know about assembling the right event staff team. Quality, consistency, good communication, professionalism, fast thinking on the fly. You want it from your event staff. You don’t always get it. We picked the brains of Bobby Jain, CEO and founder of Waitron , and Steve Feder, founder of Check-In Tech , who each generously shared some wisdom from their

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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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Efficient "day of" communication with event staff and volunteers

InitLive

When the success of your event depends on staffing committed and reliable individuals, effective "day of" communication with event staff is absolutely critical. In this industry so much can change day-to-day, and event planners need an efficient way of keeping people in the loop. A volunteer management app can help organizers effortlessly send necessary alerts.

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What Meeting Planners Can Do to Support #DayoftheGirl

SmartMeetings

Today marks International Day of the Girl. The United Nations sanctioned this date in 2012 as an initiative to empower girls who have been victimized by a variety of circumstances, ranging from violence to natural disasters. UN Women—an organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women —issued a statement saying, “On the International Day of the Girl Child, let us commit to investing in skills training and education for girls and livelihood activities for young women around

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etouches launches new comprehensive event management solution at IMEX

Event Industry News

Event managers now equipped to manage entire event life cycle, with award-winning venue sourcing solution etouches, a leading global provider of cloud event management software, yesterday announced its Venue Sourcing offering, an innovative and robust solution now fully integrated into the etouches event management platform. With a strengthened venue sourcing offering, the platform now provides […].

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5 Hot Luxury Properties Slated to Open

SmartMeetings

Five luxury properties—ranging from relaxing resorts to urban landmarks—have been identified as the world's next great upscale hotels by experiential travel network Virtuoso. These properties, all of which will open or re-open between late 2017 and late 2018, were chosen by Virtuoso and its more than 16,000 travel advisors in more than 45 countries.

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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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IMEX America 2017: Day 1 Highlights

SmartMeetings

Smart Meetings is reporting on all the excitement at the IMEX America 2017 trade show, taking place Oct. 10–12. The first day of the seventh annual show was filled with incredible booth displays, great networking and business opportunities—not to mention lots of fun. IMEX America, held in Las Vegas at Sands Expo and Convention Center , is the meetings and events industry’s premier trade show.

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Best of IMEX Day 1

SmartMeetings

Couldn’t make it to Vegas for the biggest event industry show of the year ? We have your highlights from the first official day of IMEX America right here. Plus, let’s be honest, even if you are here, it is impossible to see everything. IMEX reports a record 3,300 companies from around the world were there to share their story. Roll the sizzle reel. 1.

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Fire Toll on Tourism and Northern California Economy Enormous, and Growing

SmartMeetings

Infernos continue unabated in Northern California’s wine country , even as predictions for strong winds this afternoon are arousing alarm the all-consuming flames could be fanned into new, wider areas. With an estimated 20,000 evacuees fleeing their homes, civic centers, and other meetings and events venues throughout the Bay Area have been pressed into service as shelters.

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