EventMB

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Do you feel like you’re struggling to focus? Like sometimes your brain just needs a break? Turns out that’s not just natural but healthy. Here’s what science is saying about focus and lack of it. Our culture has an obsession with focus. There are hundreds of articles and books written about getting focused, maintaining focus, […]. The post What Event Professionals Don’t Understand About Focus by Christina Green appeared first on [link].

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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Are you creating a cutting-edge experience that is paving the way for the future of festivals? Stay up with the play to ensure yours is a must-attend. The post Stay Relevant: 6 Event Trends Shaping the Future of Festivals appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Turn the negatives into positives and retain attendees by asking these questions and following these steps for success. Although it may not feel like it, all feedback is good feedback because it highlights areas you need to improve on and gives you the opportunity to prove to attendees that you can. Negative feedback can allow […]. The post Is Negative Event Feedback Turning You Down?

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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Live streaming your event is a great way to increase attendance. However, to engage a remote audience the experience must be more than just watching TV. The post How to Engage A Remote Audience appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 30, 2017

RMP Enterprise, specialists in undergraduate recruitment events, approached Evolution Dome to create two bespoke branded structures for their clients, JP Morgan. In the last couple of weeks, the structures have been used at recruitment events at universities across Europe. The first event was a great success with the Evolution Dome team travelling to Milan, Italy […].

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Android phones have offered access to NFC capability for a while, but it’s taken a while for the iPhone to follow suit. Earlier this year, Apple finally announced that NFC capability on the iPhone (currently used primarily for Apple Pay) was being opened up to third-party app developers in the iOS 11 update. The team […]. The post Noodle Live launch first ever NFC enabled event app appeared first on Event Industry News.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 30, 2017

The reason hearing the words “annual review” is often met with a collective groan may be because the idea of getting feedback is so closely associated feeling criticized. But in Influence Redefined: Be the Leader You Were Meant to Be, Monday to Monday , author and leadership mentor Stacey Hanke suggests that feedback is not something to fear, but something to actively seek.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Your attendees are demanding more personalised and engaging experiences at your events. Part of delivering these enhanced experiences is providing them with a leading-edge mobile event app. There are mobile event app providers all over the world ready to step in and partner with you – there’s just one small issue: not all event apps […]. The post CrowdCompass Mobile Event Apps—Giving you a Competitive Advantage appeared first on Event Industry News.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Amid news reports of cities adding new hotels, “what doesn’t get talked about enough is that many of those hotels that are being built today are limited service, ” says Michael Dominguez, senior vice president and chief sales officer, MGM Resorts International, told CNTV. “But the issue that we have had is that we have not been building ballrooms in that time frame.

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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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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Buzzwords are irritating—plain and simple. Even the term buzzword is cringe-worthy. Overuse and misapplication has made these terms tiresome. Instead of just bashing them though, we’re offering more unique and precise alternatives. Whether you’re writing up an event program , e-blast, blog post or even just a Tweet , it’s time to showcase a fresh vocabulary.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 30, 2017

When it comes to Convene ’s Annual Meetings Market Survey results, words can speak louder than numbers. Each year, we get a sense for the big-picture direction of the meetings industry as we pore over your individual answers to open-ended questions like this one: What’s the number-one challenge facing the meetings industry? . In last year’s survey, rising costs were the most commonly cited challenge — “F&B, taxes, and service charges are getting insane” was one respo

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 30, 2017

An enclave of popular event venues in California’s Big Sur region are now accessible again—and in the case of Ventana Big Sur, greatly improved—after the fast-tracking of Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge. The critical link on California’s scenic Highway 1 was severely damaged in early February during a series of landslides, and has been rebuilt over the last seven months by the California Department of Transportation at a cost of $24 million.

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Regpack

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Today I’m sharing a guest post from Kevin Maddox. Kevin works in the events industry and put together this guide for event professionals all about event planning. Learn a little bit more about Kevin below in his bio, and enjoy this special post on the Regpack blog! Author Bio: An avid reader, Kevin loves to explore technology for events. He is currently working with event2mobile as a developer and hopes for a bright future for this industry.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Atlantis, Paradise Island is a lush, oceanside resort located on Paradise Island in The Bahamas. A dynamic destination that launched 20 years ago as a first-of-its-kind modern marvel of nature and engineering, Atlantis has embarked on a new chapter tied to a meaningful connection with the ocean, Bahamian culture and the spirit of the property’s 7,500 employees.

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Regpack

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Regpack and etouches are excellent event management software options for your next event! Regpack and etouches Feature Comparison. Etouches offers some features that Regpack does not, including venue and hotel sourcing, room and inventory management, and seating plan management. For many events, these features are either not necessary, or nice to have but not required.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Phoenix is blessed by the sheer beauty of its rugged mountain and desert landscape, with towering cacti and clear starry nights. What’s more, Phoenix offers attendees plenty to see and do , from spa treatments and championship golf, to outdoor adventures like horseback riding, hiking and hot air ballooning. The city offers easy air access, sun-drenched beauty, unmatched value and several noteworthy new resorts.

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Regpack

OCTOBER 30, 2017

If you are looking for event management software for your next event, two great options are Regpack and Regonline. Compare Regonline and Regpack Event Management Features. Regonline and Regpack are comparable feature wise. Both offer event registration , payment processing , email communication tools , event surveys , and the ability to host your registration online.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Tiffany Davis Embassy Suites by Hilton Mandalay Beach Resort, appointed Tiffany Davis as general manager. Davis brings almost 20 years of hospitality experience with Hilton Worldwide. Before joining Embassy Suites, she worked at Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street, and GalleryOne a Doubletree Suites by Hilton Hotel, also located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 30, 2017

We announced in a previous blog post that the marketing team at Event Farm is kicking off an event series! We’re using our own event tech every step of the way and documenting the entire experience. This is your front-row seat to our planning process and inside look into how we’re thinking about the strategy and details. Last week, Lauren stepped through how our little event idea (born at 5:30pm on a Friday over some beers) quickly turned into a bonafide series.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Surrounded by some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise resort and conference center is nestled deep within Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This internationally recognized location provides a spectacular mountain resort setting and 36,000 square feet of flexible, inspiring meeting and event space for your meeting, conference or celebration.

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 30, 2017

We announced in a previous blog post that the marketing team at Event Farm is kicking off an event series! We’re using our own event tech every step of the way and documenting the entire experience. This is your front-row seat to our planning process and inside look into how we’re thinking about the strategy and details. Last week, Lauren stepped through how our little event idea (born at 5:30pm on a Friday over some beers) quickly turned into a bonafide series.

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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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