Wed.Sep 26, 2018

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12 Clever Ways AV Can Transform Your Event Venue

EventMB

This is a sponsored post by GES. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Technology allows event planners to connect with their audiences in many ways - even past having their favorite coffee drink automatically available first thing in the morning, although that is pretty amazing. One of the most impressive ways is how audiovisual […].

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Accessibility Rules: How to Make Everyone Comfortable at Event Venues

Smart Meetings

Although the Americans with Disabilities Act went into effect in 1990, the spirit of the directive—to accommodate for everyone—is still sometimes lacking at hotels and venues, even if the letter of the law is fulfilled. This sad reality flies in the face of the $17 billion per year Abilities Expo experts say travelers with disabilities spend. It also ignores the needs of a growing, aging community that still wants to participate fully in travel and meetings.

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Out Here, Every Event Is Unforgettable

BizBash

An unforgettable meeting is waiting to be discovered in Bermuda. The blissful weather combined with the year-round mystique make it.

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Why Climate Change is Becoming a Game Changer for Spectator Sports

Eventbrite UK

There is growing evidence that the UK is becoming warmer and wetter. For organisers of spectator sports like football, cricket and golf these changing weather patterns could soon present huge challenges. According to Tanya Steele, CEO of WWF and a member of The Climate Coalition, the sports we love could be “irrevocably changed” in the […]. The post Why Climate Change is Becoming a Game Changer for Spectator Sports appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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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Q&A: Why Global Citizen Festival Is Prioritizing Sustainability—and Heading to South Africa

BizBash

On Saturday, the Global Citizen Festival is slated to draw 60,000 people to the Great Lawn of New York’s Central.

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Inside Kimpton's New In-Room Social Experiment

BizBash

Event planners have long understood the power of human connections and shared experiences—and now hotels are getting on board, too.

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Sterling invests in Sennheiser to further boost its audio fleet

Event Industry News

Northwest based technical production supplier, Sterling Event Group, has invested in Sennheiser’s latest Digital 6000 series to further enhance its audio offering. Having grown the business substantially in recent years, Sterling, who supply services to the live events industry, wanted to further increase and enhance its audio fleet to complement their other recent kit investments.

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September 26, 2018: Immigrant Rights Activists Protest Saleforce’s Dreamforce Convention, How a Tech Company Plans to Make Concerts More Accessible for Deaf Attendees, Tokyo 2020 Olympics Seeks 80,000 Unpaid Volunteers

BizBash

1. IMMIGRANT RIGHTS ACTIVISTS PROTEST SALEFORCE?'S DREAMFORCE CONVENTION: To protest the detention of asylum seekers at the U.S. border, immigrants.

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Arena helping deliver The 2018 Ryder Cup

Event Industry News

Arena is to deliver turnkey event services for event infrastructure including scaffolding, structures and furniture at The 2018 Ryder Cup, held between 25-30 September at Le Golf National, Paris. It will be the eighth time Arena has provided its services to The Ryder Cup. Arena Scaffolding delivered the first of 180 trucks of equipment in April, making it the first major contractor on-site to begin the installation of 11,000m² of substructures that sit under the wide range of temporary structure

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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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Accessibility Rules: How to Make Everyone Comfortable at Event Venues

Smart Meetings

Although the Americans with Disabilities Act went into effect in 1990, the spirit of the directive—to accommodate for everyone—is still sometimes lacking at hotels and venues, even if the letter of the law is fulfilled. This sad reality flies in the face of the $17 billion per year Abilities Expo experts say travelers with disabilities spend. It also ignores the needs of a growing, aging community that still wants to participate fully in travel and meetings.

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CadmiumCD adds logistics management to its software platform

Event Industry News

CadmiumCD, a leading event software company, announced the addition of logistics management to its software platform. Planned for release in early 2019, CadmiumCD has opened its waitlist for meeting planners. Adding logistics management to CadmiumCD’s Conference Harvester continues the company’s dedication to bringing events together on to one software platform.

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5 Reasons to Plan a Meeting in West Yellowstone, Montana

Smart Meetings

Beautiful natural surroundings, exciting adventures, charming hospitality, modern facilities, and comfortable accommodations – all at the West Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. What else could you ask for in a meeting, convention, or special event location? 1. Exhilarating Group Experiences. West Yellowstone offers exhilarating experiences for visitors of all ages.

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20 Orlando Event Venues Your Attendees Will Love

Bizzabo

Orlando, known as “Theme Park Capital of the World,” is a venue haven for large events. And yes, in case you’re wondering, you’ll find your fair share of amusements parks in our collection of 20 Orlando event spaces—as well as a 1925 colonial estate, a Harley-Davidson Factory, and a sugar brimmed venue, among others. But you’ll also find an array of outdoor venues, so you can take advantage of the warm weather of “The City Beautiful,” Orlando’s other nickname.

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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 Provide Volunteers with Greater Support and Incentives

InitLive

Nowadays, younger generations are more sophisticated when it comes to selecting a volunteer position. And top-notch volunteers are vital to many companies, even in their day-to-day operations. So when it comes to planning and executing an event, you want to make sure that you have trained, reliable, and motivated volunteers. Here are some ways to provide your volunteers with greater support and incentives which will motivate them to perform at their best. 1.

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Pump Up Engagement at Seasonal Events: 3 Ways

ePly

Ready or not, the holiday season is quickly approaching! Have you already starting brainstorming some new ideas to make your holiday parties really pop? Either way, take a look at these three holiday ideas (for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Winter / Christmas) that will help create a seasonal event your attendees won’t forget!

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Effective Organizational Change Requires Engagement and Empowerment

Velvet Chainsaw

I’m still getting my head around what does and doesn’t work with organizational development and change. After eight and half years of consulting at Velvet Chainsaw, one would think I would have figured out this change management stuff. But I haven’t. I have more questions than answers. I have seeds of ideas in need of planting. So, here are some of my current thoughts about change and change management.

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Big Question: What’s a Meaningful Experience?

Cvent: Event Marketing

There’s talk around the water cooler about the importance of meaningful engagement for creating an event experience that wows audiences. But what exactly does that mean? And how does it translate into actionable strategies? We’ve given this question a lot of thought. The goal of every event planner is for attendees to fully participate in the event and come away with a sense that it was a worthy investment of their time, energy, and money.

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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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Congratulations to the TSE Gold 100 Honorees & Grand Award Finalists

a2z Innovation Insider

Trade Show Executive (TSE) has announced its list of the 2017 Gold 100 Shows along with the finalists for the TSE Gold Grand Awards. The winners will be honored on October 11, 2018, at the Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, CA. Our heartiest congratulations to the show organizers whose events have made to this stellar list! For more details, click here to navigate to the TSE Gold 100 website.

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The Value of Exposure: Five Questions to Ask When Qualifying Your Leads

Unique Venues

The Value of Exposure in a Crowded Marketplace: Five Questions to Ask when Qualifying Your Leads. By: Alyson Salem. Let’s face it—when it comes to marketing your venue, there is competition and the marketplace can be crowded. If you implemented Unique Venue’s CEO, Chuck Salem’s top tips for marketing your event venue , by now you are ahead of the game and standing out amongst the competition.

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The #1 Most Effective Way to Reach Buyers

G2Planet

Although digital marketing may capture more online search interest , trade shows and other in-person events remain the most widely used and most effective lead generation tactic for enterprise marketers.

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How to Invite Media to an Event

GEVME

Event promotion is an art of its own. Without a solid strategy for attracting public attention, your event will hardly make any buzz, no matter how brilliant it may be. To maximise your event ROI and engage your target audiences, you should first ensure that there will be a vibrant segment of influencers attending the event. Your “word-spreading” strategy can be customised in terms of influencer audiences you’ll want to target.

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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.