Mon.Aug 10, 2020

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What Event Planners Need to Know About Health & Safety Certifications

EventMB

More and more venues are advertising their new health and safety certifications, but event planners may be surprised to learn that many operate on the honor system. Without verification or enforcement, what do these really have to offer? At this stage in the pandemic, one thing we can certainly count on is an abundance of […]. The post What Event Planners Need to Know About Health & Safety Certifications by Angela Tupper appeared first on [link].

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VenuIQ co-founders set out their hybrid event manifesto

Event Industry News

We believe in the power of events, in live wherever possible. There’s nothing quite like it. But the world has changed…. Physical events will return, strongly. They bring a chance to focus, to improve, to contribute, to reconnect with colleagues/friends and to meet new ones. Direct human interaction delivers the best results. If anyone tells you that a virtual event can bring the same benefits, and value, save a few niche examples it’s simply not the case.

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It’s a Hybrid Life

SmartMeetings

Now is the time to master hybrid planning for virtual and in-person audiences. Editor’s Note : Welcome to the new Hybrid Meeting Genius, a regular feature that will help you navigate event tech like a pro. We are proud to welcome # EventIcons cohost and Event Leadership Institute instructor Brandt Krueger to the team to answer your burning questions.

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A NewWave of events is here!

Event Industry News

A corporate events company with a new and fresh outlook on the events industry is bringing you the best outdoor and indoor team building experiences to date! The directors Lucy Morton and Alicja Mierzejewska decided to start their own venture after the company they previously worked for decided to close their doors due to the effects of covid-19. Lucy says: “Gable Events had over 25 years of successful business and with their annual clients and new opportunities we believe we will create somethi

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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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Round Up: Restaurants Open Across the Country

EventUp

Over the last few weeks, EventUp has been featuring and highlighting restaurants that have officially opened their doors for socially distant and safe dine-in or patio seating across the country. Each week we would pick a few major cities and round up all of the amazing restaurants that were available and accepting sit down guests again. My family and I practically ran to our favorite local restaurant once their doors were open.

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Five Ways to Line Up Your Bridesmaids (Without Hurting Anyone’s Feelings)

EventSource

As you get closer to the wedding, you will start to figure out the logistics of the ceremony, including how to line up your bridesmaids. Aside from your Maid of Honour who stands beside you, it can be tricky figuring out a way to arrange them that makes sense. Whether you have three bridesmaids or ten, you don’t want any of your friends to feel snubbed if they are the one on the end.

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114,000 job losses in the music business– if action isn’t taken

Event Industry News

On Tuesday 11 August #WeMakeEvents will take action across the UK to raise awareness and shine a light on the imminent collapse of the UK touring, festival and events industry – Manchester will be the only location to hold a socially distanced March in order to draw attention to the numbers of people and their livelihoods affected by the government closure of the events industry.

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Dealing with Competitors Within Your Wedding Market

Special Events

Wedding expert Kylie Carlson offers tips on fending off competition in the professional wedding market.

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NewWave Events

Event Industry News

A NewWave of events is here, bringing you the ultimate corporate team building events and experiences! With a modern and fresh outlook on the events industry, NewWave Events is at the forefront of providing first class Dragon Boat Events and unique corporate entertainment. We have passion and pride in the work that we deliver and this is reflected in the quality of our services. ptr.

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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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Ideas to Incorporate While Planning an Outdoor Event

Unique Venues

Ideas to Incorporate While Planning an Outdoor Event. By Brian Finn | Marketing Advisor, Unique Venues. As states and provinces have reopened amidst the pandemic, wedding and event planners have been working overtime to come up with creative ways to allow for the show to go on. Many locations continue to play it safe allowing only 50-100 guests at a time which is throwing a wrench into plans that have been on the books for sometimes over a year in advance.

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Registration now open for #WeMakeEvents day of action on 11 August

Event Industry News

The #WeMakeEvents campaign, which is raising the alarm for the live events and entertainment sector, has organised a day of action across London and the UK on 11 August. A series of events will call on the government to ‘Throw us a Line’ before the talent and expertise that makes the UK’s live events and entertainment sector the envy of the world is lost.

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Setting a Default Font for Text Boxes

Caterease

The post Setting a Default Font for Text Boxes appeared first on Caterease.

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Central Hall Westminster exceeds £50,000 milestone for Toilet Twinning charity

Event Industry News

Central Hall Westminster today announces that it has collected over £52,000 since it began supporting the Toilet Twinning charity which works to provide water and sanitation to poverty-stricken families around the world. The central London conference and events centre raised the money via collection boxes within the building before CHW had to close its doors at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown.

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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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How to start online meetings on time

Conferences that Work

Is it possible to routinely start online meetings on time? Yes! But first…. Think about the last three meetings you attended. Raise your hand if all of them started on time. Anyone? Anyone? Why don’t scheduled meetings start on time? The reason that almost no scheduled meetings (in-person or online ) start on time is that we provide one single time for meetings to both open and start.

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Confessions of an Account Manager…

Conference Care

Recent experiences from venue site inspections. Site inspections aren’t a novelty, we’ve attended thousands of them with, or on behalf of clients over our 25 years in the events industry, and always recommend them to our clients as part of planning a live event. This is to ensure that their plans work logistically in shortlisted venues, that a venue works to support their key event objectives and to give the opportunity to walk their proposed delegate journey.

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Imagination and Samsung rethink the format for media to experience the new Note20

Event Industry News

Global experience agency Imagination has created an extraordinary hybrid event with new client Samsung. Journalists will be familiar with typical pre-briefings, where information is shared ahead of a consumer product launch. For the media, they ensure crucial hands-on time with the device and the opportunity to take distinctive press shots. Due to the highly secure nature of these sessions, they are usually held in a single location in Europe.

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