Wed.May 18, 2022

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Practical Tips for Boosting Exhibitor Booth Traffic Online

Event Age by Swapcard

“Make this event much more diverse in horizontal versus vertical.”. - Daniel Glickman, VP of Marketing at Swapcard.

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Event Attendees Are Peeved — Find Out Why

EventMB

There’s no doubt that the pandemic has changed the way we all look at our work lives. Professionals in all industries are returning with the conviction that their time is valuable. Upon her return, Liz Lathan, CMP, CMO, and Cofounder of Haute Companies, realized she had some real problems with the way meetings and events are executed. She has turned that feeling into action.

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Pump up your attendance with a top-notch event marketing strategy.

Expo Pass

Events need marketing. This is a fact. Attendees need to know when the event will happen, who’s speaking, and it all has to sound like an amazing time. But how can event marketing actually boost attendance and revenue? Also, what’s the best way for organizers to connect with attendees when there are so many different types of content and media channels?

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Expert Impact launches speakers agency for social and environmental change

Event Industry News

Mentoring charity aims to take a slice of the growing speaker market and launches with varied mix of social entrepreneurs, entertainers and thought leaders. Expert Impact, a charity which has matched more than 400 social entrepreneurs with notable and successful business people as mentors, is launching the world’s first social enterprise speakers agency.

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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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The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Event Tech Selection

MeetingsNet

A Guide for Event Organizers. Sponsored by: You’re planning events and trying to find the right technology, and you want a platform that saves people time and helps you produce extraordinary events. To find the right platform, you need to consider factors like the reliability, support, data security, customization, and overall value of one system versus another.

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Guidance for Managing Performance Events After COVID-19 Restrictions End

Eventbrite UK

As of spring 2022, COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted in the UK. After extended periods of cancelled and postponed performances, it has no doubt come as a relief to many working in the industry that there are no more COVID-19 restrictions affecting the performing arts. First to drop all restrictions was England, with Scotland, Wales, […]. The post Guidance for Managing Performance Events After COVID-19 Restrictions End appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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SIXTY82 launches Arena Frame, a new concept in stage systems

Event Industry News

SIXTY82 is excited to launch Arena Frame, a new stage concept designed for venues which value the benefits of a quick and easy-to-build stage system. The straightforward design allows big stages to be built in the blink of an eye – a 200m 2 stage, for example, can be built in just 90 minutes with a crew of 4 and a forklift. The system has a very small storage footprint due to its foldable frames, while it also offers the ability to build the stage and rig at the same time, greatly reducing

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This Is How You Book Artists For Your Events

Eventtia

Booking artists for your events can be a daunting task. It’s even more daunting if you’re not familiar with the process or don’t know all the little details that go into booking artists. When you’re not sure of the process or overlook the details, artist bookings can become a major headache in a heartbeat. Today, we’re going to look at the process and the details of booking artists for events: what costs are associated, securing appropriate accommodations for the artist, what the artist might ne

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A quick guide to Guest Relationships

zkipster

It’s been a few weeks since the first phase of Guest Relationships launched, and you might have noticed that it’s recently become available in our Seating feature too. In a nutshell, Guest Relationships empowers you to add another layer of detail and insight to your guest profiles and guest lists by allowing you to define the relationships between your guests.

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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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Messe D�sseldorf Continues to Recover from Pandemic Effects

Exhibitor Magazine

Messe Dsseldorf continues on its road to success in 2022. For the current business year the company again expects smaller losses; in 2021 it already.

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Job Opportunity: CO2 Analyst & Net Zero Strategist

Event Industry News

JOB TITLE: CO2 Analyst & Net Zero Strategist REPORTS TO: AGF General Manager START DATE: June/July 2022 SALARY: DOE TERM: 3-4 days per week, long term. A Greener Festival (AGF) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving sustainability of the events sector since 2007. Our goal is to help the events and entertainment sector to become more sustainable.

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The Museum of Science and Industry: Where We Have Weddings Down to a Science!

Unique Venues

Image Courtesy of uniquevenues.com/Museum-of-Science-and-Industry-Chicago. The Museum of Science and Industry: Where We Have Weddings Down to a Science! Discover a world of possibilities for your wedding at The Museum of Science and Industry, the premier wedding event venue in Chicago, Illinois. Just steps from Lake Michigan and minutes from downtown Chicago, The Museum of Science and Industry (MSI), will give you the opportunity to start your forever with your love at one of the world’s m

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Lime Venue Portfolio continues to see growth in events

Event Industry News

Lime Venue Portfolio is reporting on another record-breaking period of event enquiries and conversions across its 80+ strong portfolio. The news follows its predictions, earlier this year, that Summer Events would boost the industry, now the brand sees Christmas events as the next opportunity. “We’re seeing over 50% quarter-on-quarter increases across all our business sectors, and our prediction that Summer Parties would drive performance has been proven right.

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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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Aligning Your Heart's Purpose and Your Social Media

Special Events

If you’re looking to align your heart’s purpose and your social media, here are five things you can start incorporating into your marketing efforts.

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Davis Trackhire – Superhero Suppliers

Event Industry News

Family owned and operated since 2010, Davis Trackhire has quickly gained a reputation among the Outdoor Events sector as one of the most professional, reliable and customer-focused temporary access suppliers in the industry. With more than 120 years combined operations experience throughout the company we offer a fully comprehensive and competitive UK-wide service from our depots in Glasgow and Retford, aiming to supply the very best equipment with a first class customer service, and are the UK’

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Virtual Event Benefits You Need To Know in 2022

MeetingPool

The idea of organising events virtually was always the second choice in pre-pandemic times. However, virtual events took the industry by storm during the pandemic. Now even with lockdown restrictions gradually easing, it continues to remain a popular option – given the multiple benefits it offers to event organisers as well as attendees. That’s why knowing the virtual event benefits is useful.

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Davis Trackhire

Event Industry News

Davis Trackhire are the UK’s Largest Independent Supplier of Aluminium Trackway. We are dedicated to the highest levels of customer service and satisfaction, and with our team of committed professionals working with you from site visit through to installation and completion, we promise to supply your ground protection and portable roadway requirements with precision and care.

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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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How the Metaverse Will Change the Event Industry?

MeetingPool

In the past few months, ‘metaverse’ has become the internet’s favourite buzzword. And it’s not just gamers or tech enthusiasts who are talking about it, but also Big Tech companies like Meta and Microsoft announcing various developments in this space – clearly signaling that every business and industry needs to gear up for it. From real estate investments worth millions of dollars to organising musical concerts with popular celebrities, the metaverse is almost on everyone’s radar.

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The PEI Experience

Canadian Special Events

It’s the way the ocean air hit’s your lungs, the movement of the boat beneath your feet, the anticipation of a successful hunt, and the unique thrill of landing a giant bluefin tuna. It’s the way hotel staff that greet you every day with a warm islander “Good Mornin”, the lack of pretension, and the space to breathe, think and connect with others that can only happen when we slow down.

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ICC Wales celebrates milestone full 12 months of trading since opening in 2019

Prestige Events Magazine

Since first opening its doors as a brand-new convention centre in September 2019, ICC Wales has finally been able to celebrate a full twelve months’ worth of trading. Following its spectacular launch, ICC Wales was only able to open for six months before the pandemic hit, meaning the venue had to close its doors for 18 months. After reopening last autumn to stage a number of high-profile events including International Golf Travel Market, Blas Cymru/Taste Wales and the Independent Schools Bursars

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Colour Therapy

Canadian Special Events

As a long-time colour junkie, I recently spent some time looking into some colours for a new brand that I am building, called EVENT MINDS matter. My exploration inspired this story, as it could not have aligned any better with my vision. Colour encapsulates the essence of motivational forces that drive us all. For some, health and healing will be a priority, while for others discovery and travel will reignite the imagination.

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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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Towcester Racecourse appoints new GM to oversee a new era at “Northamptonshire’s best kept secret”

Event Industry News

Towcester Racecourse has appointed a new General Manager as part of ambitious plans to transform the historic multi-purpose venue into a go-to destination for people living locally. . Mick Conneely will manage all aspects of the luxury Northamptonshire entertainment hub in its new era as it reinstalls major events and community projects to the 310-acre site while broadening its hospitality and corporate provisions.

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5 Reasons to Attend REvolve: Designing Smarter Events on June 14th

Event Age by Swapcard

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Top 10 Event Planning Software Solutions That’ll Make Your Next Event a Hit

Eventtia

While event planning can be a very fun and exciting activity, it can also be (very) challenging at times. Event planning, even for a fairly small event (in terms of size of participants), can involve many different variables and details: booking a venue, choosing the right catering, securing sponsorships, dealing with speakers/presenters/talents, and coordinating your internal team, just to name a few.

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A global show with many micro-moments: IMEX in Frankfurt returns 31 May – 2 June

Event Industry News

With just two weeks until IMEX in Frankfurt, over 2,800 buyers from across the world – spanning agencies, corporates, independents and associations – are busy building their show schedules and making appointments to meet and do business with an international roster of suppliers for the first time in three years. Exhibitors from 90+ countries will be represented at the show, taking place 31 May – 2 June.

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Download 7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement

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.