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5 ways you can use NFT ticketing in events

Oveit

With all its ups and downs, promises, hopes and disappointments, there is no doubt Web3 is here to stay and transform the world. […]. The post 5 ways you can use NFT ticketing in events appeared first on Oveit.

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COVID, duty of care, and the meeting industry

Conferences that Work

Event professionals: it’s time to talk about COVID, duty of care, and the meeting industry. Actually, we should all have been talking about this for the last couple of years, but better late than never. We’ve known since mid-2019 that COVID-19 spreads by airborne aerosol transmission. (Which makes me wonder why the GBAC STAR™ Facility Accreditation , with its emphasis on disinfection and cleaning surfaces and neglect of adequate ventilation, is still a thing.).

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How Two Event Creators Celebrate Culture During Hispanic Heritage Month

Picatic by Eventbrite

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off each year in mid-September, giving people around the country the chance to celebrate and learn about Hispanic culture. We spoke to two Latinx event creators who use Eventbrite year-round to build community and host inspiring events. Read on for insight into how to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with your community […].

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Where Is the Young Generation at Events?

EventMB

Skift Take: Conferences and events are finding themselves digging deeper to excite and engage younger attendees. A scarcity of the new generation of participants leads to diverse attempts at attracting this demographic. — Andrea Doyle and Sascha Zuger Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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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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Top podcasts for the modern-day event organizer.

Expo Pass

Event planning podcasts are everywhere, on every topic you can think of. In fact, we found literally thousands of podcast episodes for event planners streaming right this second! But what can planners really learn from people just sitting around talking about events? That’s not planning! Also, what if you are looking for inspiration and insights into the future of how people meet?

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Eurovision: UK to host next year’s Song Contest

Event Industry News

The Eurovision Song Contest will take place in the UK next year after show organisers decided it could not be held in the winning country, Ukraine. The ongoing war following February’s Russian invasion prompted the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to look for an alternative host. The UK’s Sam Ryder came second this year, which prompted the EBU to open talks with the BBC last month.

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MeetingPlay and Aventri Acquire Eventcore, Customizable Registration Technology

Smart Meetings

In a bid to dominate the meetings industry, MeetingPlay and Aventri (MPAV), which merged in January, have acquired eventcore. The platform allows companies to completely optimize the digital registration experience for event attendees, especially for global companies that want every event to be new and exciting. Mark Johnson, CEO of eventcore, is eager to combine the platform’s capabilities with MPAV’s wider reach.

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Demand for ticket sales a welcome sign for Stirling Highland Games

Event Industry News

It has been 3 years since the Stirling Highland Games event attracted visitors from around the world to the city, so it’s encouraging to hear their new Grandstand tickets are being snapped up by overseas visitors coming to Scotland. There is no question that the Stirling Highland Games organisers are feeling the pinch just like all the other official highland games in Scotland.

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Now Boarding at Gate Green…

SmartMeetings

Airports must do more to be eco-friendly. As meeting profs, you probably spend more hours than you’d like in airports. They offer first impressions of the destination, good, bad and indifferent. They’re places to connect and recharge our online tethers, grab a bite and leave as soon as possible. But did you know they’re also living laboratories for our quest (and struggle) to end our carbon addiction and achieve net-zero carbon emissions to slow climate change?

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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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What Makes vFairs the Best Solution for Virtual Events in 2022?

Event Industry News

We’ll say it: virtual events are here to stay. Surprisingly, even after resuming physical events, ninety-two percent of companies are hosting virtual events. What Makes Virtual Events Still Popular? Virtual events offer a lot of benefits that in-person events can’t achieve. Let’s review a few. Extended reach : The number one reason organizers choose to host virtual events – even today – is the ability to reach audiences worldwide and at a lower cost than a physical event.

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For the Third Consecutive Year, Freeman Named as a Forbes Top Employer for Women

Exhibitor Magazine

DALLAS, TX  Freeman, the global leader in events, has once again been named to Forbes Best Employers for Women list ranking Top 5 in the business ser.

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Event Marketing Association announce partnership with IMEX

Event Industry News

The Event Marketing Association has partnered with the IMEX Group to deliver learning, networking and business opportunities for their members. The new partnership between IMEX Group and EMA includes dedicated education and outreach opportunities, all delivering significant benefit to EMA members and the IMEX community both onsite at the biannual shows and at exclusive EMA sessions year-round.

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A trio of venues join Academic Venue Solutions

Prestige Events Magazine

Academic Venues Solutions (AVS), the UK’s consortium dedicated to academic venues, has just announced three new members, bringing the total representation to 48 member venues. Madingley Hall , part of the University of Cambridge is located in Cambridge, within an hours drive of London, is an elegant country house built in the 16 th century, has 16 meeting rooms and can accommodate up to 100 delegates.

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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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West End – First new large-scale theatre in 50 years to open

Event Industry News

The West End’s first new large-scale theatre in 50 years is set to open in the autumn. @sohoplace is located on the first newly-named street created in Soho for 72 years, also called Soho Place. The theatre is part of a £300m regeneration project in the area which will see offices, retail space and a new piazza built. Owner Nica Burns called the 12-year project an “affirmation of faith” in the industry.

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10 Secrets to a Successful Product Launch Event in 2022!

webMOBI

When you are planning your product launch, it is important to consider whether you want to host a traditional product launch event or if you want to combine the event with a webinar. No matter the product, there is always a need for a good launch. Whether it is a new clothing line or a […].

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ICC Wales hosts Protect Duty round table

Prestige Events Magazine

– Event galvanises industry response to new security legislation – International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales) hosted a Protect Duty round table event this month to highlight the vital role that venues and event organisers play in ensuring that they are as safe and secure as possible for attendees. Taking forward the industry-leading research of ICC Wales’ Protect Duty report published earlier this year, the round table was organised to galvanise the event sector’s response to

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LVCVA Names Lisa Messina as Chief Sales Officer

Exhibitor Magazine

LAS VEGAS - Lisa Messina is joining the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) as Chief Sales Officer to lead and help grow meeting, con.

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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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Freezing Group Headings in Detail Grids

Caterease

The post Freezing Group Headings in Detail Grids appeared first on Caterease.

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U.S. Travel Launches Sustainable Travel Coalition

Exhibitor Magazine

WASHINGTON  The U.S. Travel Association announced today the launch of its new Sustainable Travel Coalition, which aims to align the travel, transpor.

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Essential WordPress Plugins For Event Registration Websites

Planner WIre

WordPress lets you get a website up and running in no time at all. With the right plugins, you can create an event registration system that suits your needs. In this podcast episode, we highlight our favourite plugins that let you get the job done. We also discuss GDPR requirements, whether SEO is really important and who should be looking after the website.

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Optiview 360 Entertainment Offers Unique Space in Central Florida

Unique Venues

Prepare to have your mind blown. If you can imagine it, it can be happen at Optiview 360 Entertainment. Optiview 360 Entertainment, located in central Florida is quite literally the most unique space you’ll find. Ever. The extraordinary atmosphere of the augmented reality experience at Optiview 360 Entertainment makes it the perfect space for videography, photography, content creation, professional product launches, celebrations, private events, and so much more -- indoors or out.

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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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As Seen In Los Angeles

Special Events

Three Los Angeles venues to inspire

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A new events era: how to level up in-person, hybrid, and virtual event production

Socio Events

When the pandemic hit, I remember thinking we’d be back to in-person events in a matter of weeks. A few weeks turned into several months, and now nearly three years later, the way we host and attend events has certainly changed. The pandemic forced event organizers to become production managers overnight. Most of us had never run a webinar — let alone a hybrid event — before the pandemic.

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Efficient Site Visits are Essential to Well-Planned Meetings and Conferences

Coterie Spark

It’s been a busy summer for Coterie Spark — our team is racking up the travel miles across North America for conference site visits. These trips are essential to producing a well-planned meeting or conference, which is why we often visit multiple times in advance of an event. If you’re currently hunting for a venue for your next meeting or conference, here are some ways our team efficiently, productively, and comfortably helps our clients find their dream venue.

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twine to help drive networking with Zoom Events, announces new funding from Maven Ventures, Zoom Ventures and more

Event Industry News

twine , a remote first startup focused on delivering networking experiences for virtual events and remote teams, today announced new investments from Maven Ventures, Zoom Ventures, and PeopleTech Angels along with additional investments from existing investors Moment Ventures, Coelius Capital, Aaron Schwarz and others. The details of the financing were not disclosed.

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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.

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The Leading Event Management Solution: EventTitans

Event Industry News

Welcome to EventTitans. Engaging an audience is a tough task during live, virtual, and hybrid events. It can also quickly become overwhelming and exhausting for an event manager to meticulously plan and manage a team’s tasks at every level. We at EventTitans help the event manager or corporate planner eliminate the need to use multiple tools for purposes such as Ticketing, Event Website Building, Planning, Marketing, Communications, Engagement, Networking, Satisfaction Surveys etc., while also p