Expo Pass

MAY 23, 2023

The world is going green, and so are we! Sustainability is becoming a key pillar of event planning, and the earlier you join the trend, the bigger your impact will be. Not only will you help the environment, but you’ll also discover new ways to save money and expand your network. We get it, change can be scary. But don’t worry. We’re here with everything you need to know about sustainable event planning, from benefits to best practices.

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MAY 8, 2023

Skift Take: The hottest buzzword in event tech is AI. Most event tech companies are now actively using AI and are keen to showcase its benefits.

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Event Age by Swapcard

MAY 5, 2023

The first edition of Expo Experts Explain features Liz Bothwell , Head of Content and Marketing Informa in conversation with Matt Snodgrass, Director of Marketing at Swapcard. In this session, Liz breaks down how she built events (and an entire community) around the concept of sustainability while embedding those same concepts into her day-to-day event operations.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 15, 2023

It’s time for a “sound of silence” roundup of meetings industry pet peeves. “…the vision that was planted in my brain Still remains Within the sound of silence” —Simon & Garfunkel – Sound Of Silence (1965) Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post The meeting industry’s sound of silence appeared first on Conferences That Work.

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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.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 11, 2023

On the hunt for the top medical communications companies to help you run better life science events? Planning and running successful events in the pharma industry involves managing multiple vendors, overseeing details, and executing a plan that’s cost-efficient and produces tangible results. With so much to manage, it is crucial to choose your partners carefully.

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Expo Pass

MAY 9, 2023

“This isn’t to replace the creativity or the mind of humans, it’s to assist, to make things more efficient, to come up with new ideas, and to just make the whole process a lot quicker.” – Olivia Preston-Lee Hey there, fellow event planners! Are you ready to learn about the latest buzz in tech? Well, let’s talk about AI and ChatGPT!

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EventMB

MAY 22, 2023

Skift Take: The NAACP is the latest group to issue a formal Florida travel advisory in response to a Governor Ron DeSantis bill. The LGBTQ+ and the Latino communities have done the same, and now meetings and events are canceling.

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Event Age by Swapcard

MAY 17, 2023

The trade show and exhibition industry breathed a collective sigh of relief when global trade show revenues forecasts for 2023 were announced - 87% of pre-pandemic earnings. (How’s that for a comeback? ?) That being said, the storm is far from over. An economic downturn has led to budget cuts, layoffs, and a whole lot of uncertainty. To help you weather the storm, we’ll be presenting the three main challenges you will be facing as a trade show organizer in 2023 and how you can beat them.

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Oveit

MAY 26, 2023

Oveit’s granular reporting allows you to gain a deeper understanding of their attendees’ registration details. And while we collect and offer any information […] The post Granular reporting – how to get a better understanding of the attendee data appeared first on Oveit.

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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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MeetingsNet

MAY 15, 2023

Pilots are walking the picket line, but odds are that planes will keep flying. Here’s why. Recent news that pilots at American, Southwest, and United airlines are threatening to strike might be fraying the nerves of meeting professionals concerned about their upcoming events. Here’s a wrap-up of the latest news on airline pilot contracts, and some perspective on the possibility of a strike.

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Eventsforce

MAY 16, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has indelibly changed the ways in which we live and work. For those in the events sector, the advent and continued popularity of hybrid and remote is undeniably one of the era’s lasting legacies, one which has left a profound mark on the wider industry. Yet deeper still runs the impact of another new normal: remote working. As the results of our white paper have revealed, this practice is now firmly entrenched within the sector’s wider working culture.

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Expo Pass

MAY 17, 2023

May is National Pet Month! It’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate the special bond between humans and our furry friends (or include animals in your next event). Who doesn’t love getting the chance to cuddle with a puppy or scratch a goat behind the ears? Fun fact: spending time with animals can provide major health benefits such as lower blood pressure and reduced stress.

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EventMB

MAY 1, 2023

Skift Take: The tipping dilemma is more complicated than ever as norms around who and how much to tip shift. Although there are no steadfast rules, there are things to remember.

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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!

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Event Age by Swapcard

MAY 9, 2023

With virtual and hybrid events on the rise and demand for live-streaming platforms going through the roof, there’s been a race to bring live-streaming capability in-house. At present, the market is full to the brim with Frankenstein products that are buggy, time-intensive, expensive, and “added” to the platform, instead of being built-in. It happens time and time again - speakers at your event participating in countless dry runs, only to get hit with a, “Sorry, it seems our speaker is experienci

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Event Industry News

MAY 18, 2023

The meetings and events industry in the UK has experienced a rise in the Price Per Head by 14.7% in Q1 of 2023, marginally exceeding inflation, according to the Event Economy Tracker by The Business of Events.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2023

Display Changes Will Not Apply to Group Rates What you see on your Bonvoy app is what you will get—including resort, destination and other fees—at the registration desk after May 15 if a promised shift in how prices are displayed goes through as required in a November, 2021 settlement with the State of Pennsylvania. The full room price will be displayed on all the company’s U.S. channels, including Marriott.com, the mobile app and voice reservations.

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Event Marketer

MAY 11, 2023

The editors of Event Marketer announce the winners of the 2023 Ex Awards, the world’s oldest and most prestigious recognition program for event and experiential marketing. Victors were crowned at a “Let’s Glow”-themed gala held during the Experiential Marketing Summit in Las Vegas, May 9-11. The post Winners Announced: The 2023 Ex Awards appeared first on Event Marketer.

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Speaker: Adam Dorfman, Lindsay Harrison, and Erin O'Brien

Did you know that 4 out of 5 consumers use local search and 88% use smartphones for those searches? With that in mind, I think it's safe to say your online presence is the silver bullet of your business. Think about the revenue you could be missing by not prioritizing local search optimization. Fortunately, there are a handful of steps you can take right now that will immediately impact your business's pace in local search, and we're happy to share them.

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Expo Pass

MAY 4, 2023

The age of tech has given us instant connection – we can talk to anyone at any time! However, it can be hard to practice mindfulness while being distracted by social media and the internet overall. So how can we stop scrolling? Staying mindful and focusing on wellness. These practices have exploded in popularity in the past few years for good reason.

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EventMB

MAY 2, 2023

Skift Take: Wearables and smart badging technology are coming back. New solutions have the potential to support a seamless attendee experience while providing organizers with valuable data.

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Event Age by Swapcard

MAY 26, 2023

As event organizers, you put a lot of time and effort into planning and executing events. However, many of you may be missing out on opportunities to leverage the content generated from those events. In the latest episode of Marketing Minutes , we explored different ways to repurpose event content to increase engagement and ROI. Sharing post-event content is crucial to keeping the momentum going and extending the reach of your event.

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Event Smart

MAY 5, 2023

A well-planned and written program is necessary for the successful execution of an event and to give attendees a good experience. It’s like the blueprint for a house that determines what the final output will look like, and the order in which the event must happen.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2023

How to choose between in-person, virtual and hybrid for your next event When Covid-19 lockdowns pushed the world into all-digital interactions, they presented event organizers with a gift: the opportunity to test digital-only event strategies. Prior to the pandemic, we never had the data to compare a digital-only approach to events against in-person programming.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 25, 2023

Cvent debuts a content-producing tool for various planner tasks, while Gevme and PCMA launch a research project to test which other tasks artificial intelligence could do well for planners. Meetings-technology firm Cvent announced in late May the launch of what it calls AI Writing Assistant, a tool that uses generative artificial intelligence to help event professionals and marketers produce on-brand, engaging event-related content in less time.

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Expo Pass

MAY 30, 2023

Summer is just around the corner! It’s time for long days and lots of sunshine – the perfect recipe for an outdoor event. But let’s face it, the heat can also bring unwanted guests like mosquitoes, flies, and sweat patches! Don’t sweat it though, we ‘ve got your back with some cool tips to beat the heat and keep those pesky bugs away, so you can host a comfortable outdoor event even in the hottest of months. 1) Stay hydrated.

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EventMB

MAY 1, 2023

Skift Take: When an event planner's reputation depends on everything going off without a hitch, it's understandable that many want to stick to the tried and tested. At the same time, fresh ideas are essential for keeping attendees truly engaged. What so-called "rules" are made to be broken? Here are five meeting myths that may be holding back your full creative potential.

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Speaker: Smita Das, MD, PhD, MPH, Medical Director, Psychiatry and Naj Wright, MBA, C-Suite HR Executive

The last year and a half has been one of extreme stress and anxiety for the American Workforce. A 2021 New York University School of Global Public Health survey of 5,850 people who drink alcohol found that 29 percent have increased their drinking during the pandemic. Among people who have been experiencing depression (64% more likely) and anxiety (41% more likely), which have also become more prevalent over the last 18 months, the risk is even higher.

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Event Industry News

MAY 3, 2023

The beauty of events is that they change, moving with the times and developing through the years. If your event is to be a resounding success you need to ensure how you manage safety changes too, by striving for continual improvement.

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Event Smart

MAY 19, 2023

Let’s face it, as event planners we all can start thinking more about the environment and how we can reduce our impact on our planet. According to MeetGreen, a conference attendee generates an average of 1.89 kilograms (4.16 pounds) of daily waste.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2023

Hanif Mohammad Mohammad is executive chef for TownePlace Suites Nashville Downtown/Capitol District in Tennessee. Mohammad comes from Nashville Airport Marriott, where he spent the last 14 years as executive chef for its four dining outlets. Brooke Tadena Tadena is Hawaii Convention Center ’s executive chef. His more than a decade of culinary experience most recently saw him working as executive sous chef at Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki, a position he held since 2014.

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