Attendease
MARCH 4, 2019
If you manage multiple events, you're well aware of how demanding and time challenging the process can get. Fortunately, with the right tools and strategies even the busiest event managers can handle competing priorities, save time, and get more done. One of the best strategies is using email cloning. Here's a quick guide to why and how you should use email cloning.
Conferences that Work
MARCH 4, 2019
I’m excited to present my Participate! Lab at The EVENT , April 4-6, Montréal! I’ll also facilitate the closing Group Spective. After a highly successful debut in 2018, three Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Chapters — MPI Toronto , MPI Montréal/Québec , and MPI Ottawa — have again joined forces to provide cutting edge, innovative, experiential education at The EVENT.
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GEVME
MARCH 4, 2019
When you work in the event industry, sooner or later you will need qualification and certification of your skills to stand out from the bulk of planners and to provide proof of your expertise. Nowadays, you can find many event management professional certification programs and courses. It’s up to you to choose which one will best advance your career!
EventMB
MARCH 4, 2019
Eventleaf by Jolly Technologies is a simple, reliable registration management solution. Here is our review. EVENTLEAF- WHAT IS IT? Eventleaf Online is a web based platform for creating highly informative and professional looking event landing pages and customized online registration flow. Eventleaf offers on-site registration, check-in, badge printing and payment collection through the mobile […].
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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.
Smart Meetings
MARCH 4, 2019
There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to convention sponsorship. For many years, it involved brands shelling out dollars for exposure at conventions that catered to their target audiences. Now, with data and technology bringing advertisers closer to their audiences, brands expect to see clear and conclusive evidence that sponsorships yield sufficient return on investment.
Event Pro Update brings together the best content for event, conference, and meeting planning professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Event Rebels
MARCH 4, 2019
When tasked with boosting event attendance, planners often worry that a large budget is needed to reach new goals. Fortunately, there are many ways to deliver a big boost to attendance without breaking the budget. Many of these methods use tools you may already have or require just some minor shifts in how you think about your event. 1. Use Past Registration Data.
Connect Your Meetings
MARCH 4, 2019
Marriott International represents about half of the world’s hotel options. So when it crowns rising food and beverage professionals, the winners are among the best in the hospitality industry. Sherene Hutchinson of Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort and Jonathan Martin Miller of The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, were recognized as Marriott’s 2018 Masters of the Craft.
Ins'Tent
MARCH 4, 2019
Here’s a statistic that will shock you. Brands launch 30,000 new consumer products every year — and 95 percent of them fail. Perhaps these products don’t catch the attention of consumers. Or maybe brands just aren’t promoting them properly. Here’s the kicker: Businesses that advertise products at trade shows and marketing events are more likely to generate new customers and drive revenue.
MeetingsNet
MARCH 4, 2019
Freeman cites six main areas of focus where event planners should benchmark their efforts and implement concepts that tap into present momentum. Experiential marketing giant Freeman has released the 2019 version of its Trend Lab, which presents trends in the events marketplace that can be leveraged to grow audiences over the next two years. After examining the behavioral, societal, and technological shifts taking place around the world, Freeman grouped the dozens of trends it found into six ar
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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
PCMA Convene
MARCH 4, 2019
The one-night-only performance of an original theatrical production helped launch the Atlantis Sanya Resort in China. (Courtesy INVNT). Laura Robert, INVNT APAC managing director. INVNT APAC Managing Director Laura Roberts shares her tips. Working with colleagues and clients in different time zones is the norm these days, but time, much like the weather, remains one of the things that we humans can’t physically manipulate.
Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers
MARCH 4, 2019
Through a combination of survey results, industry experience and a no-b t approach to explaining problems and solutions, Sam Marsden recently shared his thoughts on the state of conferences talks.
PCMA Convene
MARCH 4, 2019
Prague, in the Czech Republic, is not only a travel destination, but home of the AIM Group International office of Bob Novak, who wrote the white paper, “How to Create a Truly Unique Destination Experience and the Latest DMC Trends.”. The role of destination management companies (DMCs) is evolving, but, as a DMC executive argues in a recent white paper, they still can be an essential piece of the puzzle for many meetings and events.
Event Industry News
MARCH 4, 2019
Fast Forward Fiesta, the event organised by this year’s Fast Forward 15 (FF15) mentees – an initiative that sees fifteen women in the events industry mentored for a year by an industry veteran – has announced that it has raised approximately £10,000, which will be split between Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust and the FF15 programme. The team was tasked to put on an event from scratch, with no allocated budget.
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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.
PCMA Convene
MARCH 4, 2019
When it comes to workplace trends, flexibility involves a lot more than doing yoga on your desk. The future of work is increasingly in the spotlight. At the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, in January, experts discussed the challenges employers and employees will face as the workplace continues to evolve. Last year, the WEF’s “The Future of Jobs Report” addressed new technologies and their impact, forecasting that technological changes will require “difficult tr
Plan Your Meetings
MARCH 4, 2019
After 950 presentations at conference and conventions, I have a fairly good idea of what type of meeting planner is best to work with. Here is the unvarnished truth, (solely on my experience), based on 12 criteria. It’s not all-encompassing, but if you focus on the accomplishing the elements on the left, you’re off to a great start. RELATED STORY: 33 skills meeting and event planners need to succeed.
Event Industry News
MARCH 4, 2019
Founded in 2015 by veteran event management professionals, Hubb brings order to the chaos of the most time-consuming aspects of event management and provides data that improves decision making across events. Our cloud-based software platform uses simple, automated workflows to streamline collecting, managing and marketing event content, as well as facilitating sales pipeline growth with meetings management and data analytics.
Smart Meetings
MARCH 4, 2019
More: 7 Smart Moves at The Elizabeth Hotel and More. Niles Harris and Dieter Schmitz InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown has welcomed Harris (right) as general manager and Schmitz (left) as hotel manager. Harris has served 30 years in the hospitality industry, having worked at places such as the AAA Five Diamond The Helmsley Palace (now New York Palace Hotel) and Essex House New York, both in New York City.
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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!
Event Industry News
MARCH 4, 2019
AIM Group International, a leading company specialised in congresses, events and communication, today opened a new office in Dubai. With this new office in the futuristic metropolis of the United Arab Emirates, AIM Group strengthens its international network to include 17 offices. The office’s opening in Dubai is linked to the partnership agreement signed with Challenge Network, a company specialised in corporate training and management consulting, with headquarters in Rome and active in Dubai f
Hubilo Blog
MARCH 4, 2019
February was a month full of international annual events attended by almost all the event professionals from across the globe. Events like International Confex, Mobile World Congress took place in February. Corporate Events like these provide a great platform for networking, business opportunities and to unveil the latest event technologies , to recognize the talent of the event industry and so on.
Event Industry News
MARCH 4, 2019
PDC BIG are a global leader in people identification. Whether you’re organising a small intimate event or a large trade show, PDC BIG have the Event ID solution for you. With over 30 years’ experience providing high-quality ID solutions to the conference and event markets, we understand your event needs. To support you in organising your event, we’ve brought together an extensive range of event badges, wristbands, lanyards and event accessories including badge holders and reels.
Cvent: Event Marketing
MARCH 4, 2019
If there’s one thing we can all agree on it’s that meetings and events are not “one size fits all,” so success can be measured in many different ways. Whatever your definition for success may be, it’s still helpful to have a yardstick to measure your performance against, especially if you’re using event management technology like mobile event apps.
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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.
Event Industry News
MARCH 4, 2019
The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) today announced that Debbie McWilliams has been appointed Director of Live Entertainment of the SEC, Glasgow, taking up the position today. Debbie who was previously Head of Live Entertainment and Ticketing for the Campus will be responsible for the overall management, commercial delivery, event booking and content creation of Scotland’s biggest entertainment complex which includes The SSE Hydro.
PCMA Convene
MARCH 4, 2019
Eventbrite. This is how to use early bird registrations to attract more attendees — and how to maintain momentum once these tickets are sold out. ( Eventbrite ). Read More.
Event Leadership Institute
MARCH 4, 2019
In todays’ digital, global world, making genuine human connections is becoming increasingly difficult. We have grown accustomed to the ease of sitting in our offices at our desks, or at satellite or home offices sending LinkedIn invitations with personal notes hoping to make magical meaningful connections with potential clients or employers. Although I see the value in staying connected over social media and other digital mediums, I personally am team “face-to-face” when it comes to connecting
PCMA Convene
MARCH 4, 2019
Sessions scheduled in eight countries including Australia, China, India, Japan and Indonesia. PCMA is significantly increasing its Asia-Pacific presence in 2019, as one of the global leaders in business events demonstrates its dedication to supporting the region’s thriving industry. “As a well-respected and long-standing provider of education and networking opportunities, PCMA understands the business events industry and the needs of professionals, corporations and destinations,” said Antonio Co
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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.
Event Industry News
MARCH 4, 2019
In an unprecedented step by a temporary event power provider, award-winning global specialist Power Logistics has announced that all projects the company undertakes in 2019 will be supplied with power monitoring equipment and a post-show energy breakdown report. This will be the lead element in the portfolio of sustainable initiatives the company undertakes this year.
PCMA Convene
MARCH 4, 2019
After a nine-month, $6-million renovation, the first-ever SCP Hotel is now open in Colorado Springs. (Photos courtesy SCP Hotels). Skim the Google reviews of the now-closed Knights Inn on South Circle Drive in Colorado Springs, and it’s safe to say that you wouldn’t have wanted to spend one night of your life there. With an average rating of 1.7 stars out of 5, the hotel sounded like a scene from a horror movie.
Endless Events
MARCH 4, 2019
Unless you are living under a rock, you’ve heard of voice assistants such as Amazon Echo or Google Assistant, but have you thought about how to use voice assistants at events? We have to make sure as an industry we are always thinking about the purpose of the event and not just adding technology because it’s new and shiny. Could voice assistants really be a replacement for chatbots?
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