GEVME
JULY 30, 2018
One of the fundamental shifts that is happening in the events industry today is a shift from passive to engaged experiences. This is largely due to the increased use of high-tech tools that enable attendance tracking, personalised check-in, and live interaction at events. While only 10 years ago it took hours to register 1,000 people for a small conference , the landscape looks very different these days.
Bizzabo
JULY 30, 2018
Each month we interview an events professional that is doing something amazing. This month we spoke with Vasil Azarov, Co-founder of Growth Marketing Conference, about starting a career in events, building an event brand from scratch, and how to be smart with event partnerships. Built from the ground-up by marketers for marketers, Growth Marketing Conference has quickly become Silicon Valley’s largest digital and growth marketing event.
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Plan Your Meetings
JULY 30, 2018
“The conference costs what?” That may be the first sentence a potential attendee hears from her boss when asking to attend a conference, training or networking event. So, despite all the hard work you’ve put in securing that famous keynote speaker, the terrific educational breakouts and the great networking opportunities, whether or not the attendee can actually attend may simply come down to dollars and cents.
BizBash
JULY 30, 2018
This tour of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis starts out like a typical site visit. There’s the walk past the check-in.
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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.
Event Industry News
JULY 30, 2018
A team of 13 colleagues at GES braved the elements last weekend (28-29 July) to take on five of the Lake District’s toughest peaks – in just five hours. The challenge, in support of Cancer Research UK, involved hiking over 2,400 feet, from Robinson in Buttermere to High Snockrigg in Keswick. The team completed the climb in 4.5 hours and were rewarded with incredible views over the Lake District and a fantastic sense of achievement.
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Event Industry News
JULY 30, 2018
Silverstone Circuit, home of British motor racing, has called Evolution Dome ‘fundamental in improving the shopping experience and increasing sales’ after selecting the international leader in temporary event services and solutions for the British Grand Prix 2018. Evolution Dome delivered five branded structures complete with flooring, carpet, full shop fit-out and audio visual to house the ‘Official Merchandise’ shop over the race-day weekend.
BizBash
JULY 30, 2018
Scottish spirits brand the Macallan is no stranger to launching tech-focused marketing strategies to connect with consumers. Last year, the.
Event Industry News
JULY 30, 2018
Around the one-year Anniversary of the disastrous Hope & Glory Festival, Skiddle reveal they lost over £65,000 after making the decision to refund customers out of their own pockets. The failed festival made headlines in 2017 after a catalogue of errors lead to delays, queuing and overcrowding. With all funds remaining with the event organisers, Skiddle bucked the trend and decided customers should not have to foot the bill for the Promoter’s lack of accountability.
Caterease
JULY 30, 2018
Customizing the Sidebar or Navigation Pane Caterease Version: 18 Category: Setup Date: 07/30/2018. The post Customizing the Sidebar or Navigation Pane appeared first on Caterease.
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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
Event Industry News
JULY 30, 2018
Water Direct has announced the launch of an online shop for its latest drinking water supply initiative. Designed for any site or event that requires quality assured drinking water,the unique 1,000 litre Aqube has been created to adapt to the challenges faced by sites and event organisers. The events industry alone makes up 35% of the UK’s visitor economy and Eventbrite’s Pulse Event Industry Report revealed that 67% of organisers expect growth on 2017, while 69% won’t see a budget increase.
PCMA Convene
JULY 30, 2018
When artist Phil Hansen developed a tremor in on hand, he thought that his art career had come to an end. As he told attendees at PCMA’s Education Conference in June, Hansen eventually found his way to a doctor who told him the nerve damage was permanent — and gave him some life-changing advice: “Embrace the shake.”. Phil Hansen. As he was trying to figure out what that meant, the artist said, he experimented with scribbling, a technique that incorporated the shaking in his hand.
Event Industry News
JULY 30, 2018
Kelsey Media, publishers of 30 motoring magazines and websites, plus organisers of many live action events including Ford Fest, Japfest, Trax and the Performance Vauxhall Show, has announced that it will be working in partnership with the East of England Arena and Events Centre (EEAEC) in 2019, to stage one or more events at the venue next year. Phil Weeden.
Sendo
JULY 30, 2018
Who doesn’t love a good summer party? They are a staple of the season. Summer parties just seem to be more relaxed. A must-have element to have at a successful party. The days are long and the parties last even longer. If you are looking to throw a summer party, why not do one with a memorable chic theme. Here are some unique summer party themes to make your party stand out this season.
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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.
Event Industry News
JULY 30, 2018
Event City, the north’s largest blank canvas exhibition and multipurpose event venue, served up a culinary delight to over 350 people whilst on its UK-wide agent’s tour to showcase its new in-house catering offering, The Kitchen, alongside the venue’s exhibition, conference, gala dinner and small meeting facilities. Whilst on the tour, which took place from 2 – 20 July, Executive Chef Simon Mason and The Kitchen team sourced food ingredients from local and regional farms and shores whereve
All Seated
JULY 30, 2018
We recently hosted a special guest webinar with Ubeya on the subject of mastering workforce management with millennial staff. The Ubeya team is back today with an informative guest post offering 5 benefits for using time clock software with your staff! Running a hospitality service means you already have a lot on your plate (literally!), but on top of that you are most likely working with staff with changing work hours on a weekly, if not daily, basis.
Cvent: Event Marketing
JULY 30, 2018
Located downtown, Cobo Center is one of the premier convention venues in Detroit. As the 17th-largest convention center in the U.S., it has over 2.4 million square feet of meeting space and a range of new developments on the way. Cobo Center also just finished a $279 million renovation, which more than doubled the use of the facility. The project included the revamped, 40,000-square-foot Grand Riverview Ballroom and a wealth of technology updates.
EventTechBrief
JULY 30, 2018
By Allie Gardner and Michelle Bruno. In most medium- to large-sized organizations, online community management, and offline event coordination are two separate responsibilities. Both jobs can be automated through different applications—community management software and event mobile apps, respectively—or as part of a single, multi-purpose platform.
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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!
Conferences that Work
JULY 30, 2018
I often design and facilitate workshops for association members who mostly haven’t met before. The desired outcomes are for each participant to gain useful and relevant professional insights, and to make significant new connections. During the workshops each participant shares and receives consulting from a small peer group on a current personal professional challenge.
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