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How to Create Your Event Page Like a Pro

Picatic by Eventbrite

Millions of competing events with similar promises stand between you and your attendees. If you want them to attend your event, your page needs to convince them. According to an Adobe study, 88% of consumers gather information online before purchasing a product or service. When someone discovers your event online, what will they learn? Find […].

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Corporate Event Entertainment: The Age of Multi-sensory Experiences

EventMB

This is a sponsored post by Creativiva. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Corporate event professionals looking for event entertainment have two priorities in mind, increase engagement and deliver experiences that stick with their audience. A multi-sensory event is an ideal way to deliver on these objectives because of its powerful imprinting abilities on memory. […].

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Top 15 Event Planning Tasks to Delegate to Others

GEVME

John Hunt, a professor at the London Business School, notes that only 30% of event managers think they can delegate. Of these 30%, only one of every three staff members say that they distribute tasks very well. Thus, only one-tenth of event managers have good enough delegation skills to cope with an event planning tasks list. What we offer is a way to discover how to delegate tasks effectively for organising events successfully with expert help.

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2 Customer Service Tips To WOW Your Event Clients

Event Planning BluePrint

When was the last time you had such an extraordinary customer service experience that you told everyone in your path about the person and the company? Customer service can be transformative for an event business and the positive experience is often shared far and wide because when we’re treated with care and made to feel special – you want to share it, right?

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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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Event Trends That Will Change the Look of Events in 2019 and Beyond

atEvent

One of the best parts of attending an event is seeing what’s new. Event organizers and exhibitors are always trying to switch things up to bring more attention and buzz to the big events. But it’s not all about social buzz; there are other new and exciting ways businesses are looking to enhance customer interactions at events that have our attention.

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Global Biz 101: Win the Time Zone Shuffle

Smart Meetings

As professional event planners, we understand the value of time; but what happens when your work requires you to collaborate with someone on the other side of the country, or even the globe? A few simple best practices can help make this an easy transition for many event professionals. Make A Note, Then Note It Again. Everyone gets comfortable operating in their particular time zone.

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Applying a Global Lens to Enhance Meeting Experiences

Maritz Global Events

With attendees from all over the world, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) uses a variety of strategies to create new and valuable meeting experiences. At AAO 2018 , more than 23,000 ophthalmologists, health professionals and industry personnel from across the globe met in Chicago to learn, network and grow in their careers. Katherine Dutrow, CMP, the Director of Meeting Services at AAO, has had a lot on her plate with many of the global changes that affect meeting professionals, like t

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Using 6 Principles of Persuasion to Increase Conversions on Event Website

Hubilo Blog

Just like any other event website owner do you also want your website to attract customers, sell tickets and registrations promptly? Well, to make this magic happen you have to guide your visitors on taking their decisions. Each element of your website should communicate is worth and pursue your visitors to take the action. And, for that, you do not have to overcrowd your website with a lot of information. .

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AR, AI Poised to Change Business Events Industry

PCMA Convene

Sherrif Karamat, CAE. Augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) are not new to the business events industry, but we have seen only a glimpse of the powerful influence both can have. There’s much more to come from both of these technologies. AI is one subset of the Emotional Intelligence trend identified in the new “ The Future of Meetings and Events ” study, funded by the PCMA Foundation in collaboration with Marriott International — the topic of this month’s cover and CMP Series s

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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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Events Industry Adapts 1 Year After Marriott Commission Cuts

Connect Your Meetings

It’s been a year since Marriott decided to lower the rate it pays housing companies for business they bring to its properties. How’s that working out for everyone? One of the fears last January when Marriott decreased the commission rate from 10 to 7 percent was that other companies would follow, and that has indeed happened. InterContinental Hotels Group, Hyatt and Hilton have either already mimicked Marriott or will by February 2019.

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Connected Capital: Take Your Meeting to the Next Level in Washington, DC

PCMA Convene

Plan for incredible access and world-class amenities in this forward-thinking city. Washington, DC—home to the country’s most educated population—is where you go to cultivate connections that matter. As a hub for knowledge and innovation, important meetings in the technology, biotech/pharmaceutical, education and medical sectors have all reaped the benefits of DC’s unique venues and direct access to industry movers and shakers.

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Immediate Media Co acquires Upper Street Events

Event Industry News

Immediate Media Co, the special interest content and platform company, today announces the acquisition of Upper Street Events Ltd, one of the UK’s leading producers of consumer enthusiast events. Upper Street Events is a specialist producer of unmissable consumer experiences, producing over 15 events a year at the heart of the UK’s thriving art & design, craft, cycling, dance and specialist travel scene.

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Hot Trends in the Land of the Rising Sun

Smart Meetings

Tokyo is eager to attract more of the international meetings market, and a high-tech entertainment hub on an artificial island in Tokyo Bay could play a more important role. The island, Odaiba , has steadily developed since the 1990s as a commercial, leisure and residential area. It features Hilton Tokyo Odaiba and other leading hotels, as well as a beach at Seaside Park, views of Mount Fuji from Daikanransha Ferris wheel, sushi bars along the waterfront, robots that are ready to interact with v

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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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INVNT boosts offering with launch of new content agency HEV?

Event Industry News

INVNT, the global live brand storytelling agency TM , has bolstered its offering with the launch of HEV?, a collaboration agency dedicated to crafting ‘Performance Content’ that is narrative-led, innovation- inspired, data-fueled and designed to deliver higher levels of engagement and value for its partners. Two-time Emmy and three-time Webby award winner, Chris Hercik, will lead HEV?

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State Department Cancels Boarder Security Conference Because of Shutdown

PCMA Convene

CNN.com. In the midst of a partial government shutdown over a border wall, the State Department has had to cancel an international conference focused on border security — due to that very shutdown. ( CNN ). Read More.

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Eventex Awards 2019 – finalists announced and records broken

Event Industry News

? record number of 331 entries from all over the world were competing to make it to the prestigious Eventex Awards list of finalists. Eventex Awards – the most coveted and recognisable awards in the events world – has just announced the finalists in the 9 th edition of the competition. This year the Global Eventex Awards has expanded its scope and reach to encompass all aspects of the event industry – events, suppliers, technologies, venues and more. ?

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7 Key Changes Travelers Can Expect in 2019

PCMA Convene

usatoday.com. According to industry experts, the coming 12 months will usher in a mix of good, bad, and uncertain news for business and leisure travelers. ( USA Today ). Read More.

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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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International Shooting Sport Federation

Lumi Global

Lumi’s increasing reputation of supporting international sporting federations with secure and reliable voting quickly led to us being selected to support the 2018 congress of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).

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Topgolf Puts Esports Lounges in Venues

PCMA Convene

VentureBeat. Golfing and entertainment venue company Topgolf wants to provide guests with a high-end environment to experience esports entertainment. ( Venture Beat ). Read More.

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3 Gamification Examples to Inspire Your Next Event

Cvent: Event Marketing

At an event, the disengaged attendee is an event planner’s worst enemy. If you’re looking for a way to get attendees to pay attention and participate at your event, gamification could be the perfect way to make sure your attendees are taking part in the proceedings. While gamification isn’t new to the industry, it can be confusing to design, and difficult to find a vendor who has the experience to help integrate it fully into an event.

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Nothing Can Replace In-Person Experience

PCMA Convene

Michelle Russell. During Convening Leaders last month in Pittsburgh, I — along with about a dozen others, mostly medical meeting planners and a few industry suppliers — witnessed an open-heart surgery. The aneurysm repair was performed at Allegheny General Hospital , a short drive across the river from the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The hospital’s observation room offers a view directly below to the operating table, and a screen on the wall shows a close-up view of the procedure via a

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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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A Plano, Texas, Itinerary for the Business Traveler

Cvent: Event Marketing

If you’re in Plano , Texas, for a business meeting or convention, chances are your free time is extremely limited; there are people to meet and connections to be made! But with a little planning, you can use those spare hours to find out all there is to see , do , discover , and eat in Plano. Here’s a quick three-day itinerary to help you make the most of your stay during your business trip.

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Six Ways to Use Conferences to Build Your Brand in 2019

PCMA Convene

forbes.com. Focusing on a clear goal, connecting meaningfully, and using social media effectively will get you seen and heard at your next conference. ( Forbes ). Read More.

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8 Reasons to Hold an Event aboard a Private Luxury Yacht

Unique Venues

Are you searching for a unique and exciting way to hold your next big event? Look no further than booking a private luxury yacht for you and your guests such as those offered by Smooth Sailing Celebrations. There are countless reasons to hold an event aboard a Smooth Sailing Celebrations private luxury yacht, but here are some of the best ones: A Unique Venue and Unique Experience.

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Why Hotels Have Hopped on the Co-Working Craze

PCMA Convene

bizbash.com. For small meetings or getting business done on the road, these spaces go beyond the typical hotel business center. ( Bizbash ). Read More.

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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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Real Fun Meetings in Panama City Beach

Cvent: Event Marketing

Each year, meeting professionals are surveyed for their predictions on meeting industry trends. It’s an important topic in our fast-changing world, and one we need to embrace in our quest to remain relevant to our stakeholders. As a smaller destination known more as the Real.Fun.Beach. , Visit Panama City Beach (PCB) is fast becoming a familiar option for meetings and conventions.

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Peek Inside the World’s First Vegan Hotel Room

PCMA Convene

Fast Company. The Hilton London Bankside is going vegan, from the furniture to the room service. ( Fast Company ). Read More.

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Book a Meeting in Tempe, Arizona, and Save

Cvent: Event Marketing

As a meeting professional, you have many choices of destinations to choose from in the Southwest. But have you ever considered Tempe, Arizona ? Combine a prime location less than 10 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, near-perfect weather, a thriving local dining scene, and flexible meeting locations, and you have a perfect place for your next meeting.