Sat.Feb 25, 2023 - Fri.Mar 03, 2023

article thumbnail

Skyrocketing Costs Squeeze Event Budgets

Velvet Chainsaw

Credit: iStock Event organizers are feeling the pinch as industry suppliers, venues and transportation companies rebound from the pandemic. Travel costs are rising due to strong demand (led by the leisure sector).

2023 221
article thumbnail

6 Tech Must-Haves for Executing Engaging Event Experiences

Event Farm

Event tech plays a significant role in shaping how events are planned and executed. But with so many options available, it can be hard to choose the right tools that help you deliver an engaging experience, understand your attendees, and most importantly, get the ROI you need.

2023 163
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Food Donation After an Event Is Now Easier Than Ever

EventMB

Skift Take: President Joe Biden recently signed the Food Donation Improvement Act into law. This legislation makes donating food easier than ever, welcome news for the meetings industry.

2023 172
article thumbnail

Interaction is at the heart of cognition—and events!

Conferences that Work

Philosophers and scientists have long defined cognition as something done by a single mind. But in January 2023, twenty-eight scientists published a letter to the editor of Cognitive Science that challenges this view of cognition.

2023 156
article thumbnail

The Ultimate Guide to Hosting Hybrid Events For Your Association

Hybrid events give associations the ability to drive greater value for their members –– provided they are done right. Don’t "host and hope;" use the proven strategies in this playbook to boost membership activity, and maximize your event ROI and experience.

article thumbnail

Not all event management software for universities are created equal. Here’s what you need to know.

Attendease

Higher education events (including classes as an event type) come in all shapes and sizes, from public to private; virtual, to in-person or hybrid; large or small…the list goes on.

2023 195

More Trending

article thumbnail

Canada Promotes Openness Through Exclusive TED Event

EventMB

Skift Take: Pollution, morality, cultural genocide — Destination Canada’s partnership with TED featured authentic presentations on uncomfortable topics. They spurred vulnerable conversations among guests. Openness was on tap, with no room for PR spin.

2023 185
article thumbnail

5 Ways to celebrate International Women’s Day with your team.

Expo Pass

Mark your calendars! March 8th is almost here, and it’s time to grab your team and celebrate International Women’s Day! Let’s take a moment to appreciate and recognize all the incredible social, cultural, economic, and political contributions made by women.

2023 126
article thumbnail

5 Must-Haves in Your Corporate Meeting Registration Software

Attendease

Today’s events are more complex than ever, but planning and executing them doesn’t have to be. Event software has also never been more accessible or flexible. But with so many options available on the market, finding that perfect solution can still be challenging.

2023 195
article thumbnail

Events? In This Economy? Yes, and Here’s How

Endless Events

With COVID-19 guidelines loosening up this year, it’s time to tighten up your 2023 marketing plan. If events fell to the wayside over the past few years, now’s the time for you to get back on the horse.

2023 121
article thumbnail

Download 7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement

Write winning event emails in minutes! Relying on decades of social science research and more recent behavioral data, we’ll show you the science-backed methods to creating a wildly successful event-marketing email campaign for almost any situation. Download the eBook today!

article thumbnail

The Best Outdoor Activities for Team Building (With Planner Checklist)

EventMB

Skift Take: In the age of Zoom fatigue and hybrid work, outdoor activities are an ideal solution for team-building exercises that re-energize participants and build company culture.

2023 174
article thumbnail

Creative Methods to Generate More Revenue for Your Next Conference

Smart Meetings

Do you need to find new monetary sources for conferences, conventions and trade shows? While sponsorships have been prevalent for a long time, further information about the popularity of digital and print options might surprise you.

2023 111
article thumbnail

45+ pre event survey questions: get more people at your events now

SpotMe Blog

Pre event survey questions, when crafted properly, can give you so much more than you could ever imagine. Sure, they’re key to gaging your audience’s level of interest and gaining insights into what they want, need, and expect from your event.

2023 130
article thumbnail

Cvent and hivr.ai Partner to automate meetings and groups sales

Event Industry News

hivr.ai, a travel technology start-up that automates meeting and group sales processes for conference hotels, today announced an integration partnership with Cvent, a market-leading meetings, events and hospitality technology provider. The new integration will allow hivr.ai

2023 118
article thumbnail

A Master's Guide to B2B: How Listening to Your Customers Can Grow Your Business

Speaker: Adam Dorfman, Head of Product Growth at Reputation & Michele Bettinazzi, Customer Experience Manager at PeakMade Real Estate

Improved marketing conversion, happy customers, and faster growth - that’s only three things that can be accomplished by just listening to your customers. Customer feedback is an extremely invaluable tool to keeping retention high, attracting new business, and improving the general operations of your business. The question is - how do you capture all this? Join Adam Dorfman, Head of Product Growth at Reputation & Michele Bettinazzi, Customer Experience Manager at PeakMade Real Estate, for this essential discussion on the ins and outs of brokering the optimal customer interaction.

article thumbnail

Trade Shows Boosted by Strong Asian Interest

EventMB

Skift Take: Increased business travel from Asia is good news for global trade shows. MWC Barcelona 2023 is seeing a solid increase in overall attendance, but it is still far from 2019 levels. Meanwhile, IMEX reports strong buyer demand from Korea and China.

article thumbnail

Etiquette Tips for Aspiring Meeting Professionals

Smart Meetings

Have the rules for business networking changed post-Covid? Jacqueline Whitmore As the frequency of business events continues to expand, many meeting professionals may find themselves in an uncertain social limbo navigating what is now acceptable to do at a cocktail party.

2023 105
article thumbnail

Top Tips and Trends for Event Planning in 2023

Event Smart

Trends come and trends go like a fleeting fad or a craze. However, when it comes to events and event planning (events require so much work), trends stay longer than most.

2023 82
article thumbnail

The Sustainable Event Buyer’s Guide 2023

Event Industry News

As Greta once said, “You are never too small to make a difference.” ” We are pleased to bring you this fourth edition of the Sustainable Events Buyer’s Guide which looks at the latest innovations, tools, tactics and talent helping to make our industry more sustainable.

2023 118
article thumbnail

Negative Reviews & Online Feedback Happens - But Where Do You Go From Here?

Speaker: Adam Dorfman, Head of Product Growth at Reputation and Jeremy Shubitz, Director of Marketing at Bosley

Responding to online negative feedback can be challenging. What should you say? What should you not say? Should you even respond? In today's, your customers will be not only your biggest advocates but also your biggest critics. However, negative feedback can offer actionable insights to build a stronger product and customer experience.

article thumbnail

Corporate Planners Reimagine Event Excellence

EventMB

Skift Take: Corporate planners are building new centers of event excellence in new and collaborative ways. Some aim to inspire the entire meetings industry, while others focus on standardizing their event design and procurement processes.

2023 172
article thumbnail

Think Event Technology Is Still a Man’s World? Think again. 

Smart Meetings

Meet the ‘Smart Women’ of Encore What if the push to restaff event technology roles is actually an opportunity to bring more diverse points of view to the field?

2023 98
article thumbnail

Event Marketing Elements That Affect Attendee Experience

Tigris Events

[…] The post Event Marketing Elements That Affect Attendee Experience appeared first on Leading the Canadian Industry in Dynamic Event Staffing, Event Planning & Experiential Marketing.

2023 83
article thumbnail

How Shaun Gray Events Uses Professional Wedding Planning Software to Streamline and Grow His Business

Planning Pod

Most people have a romanticized idea of what life is like as a wedding planner, but the truth is: running a wedding planning business is hard.

2023 78
article thumbnail

Dive Into Your Inventory Data (and Add Substantial Profits to Your Bottom Line)

Speaker: Ian Foster, Sculpture Hospitality Regional Director West Coast

In this seminar, Ian Foster will discuss the basics of inventory management, including tips on how to get inventory right and how to evaluate your food and pour costs. Ian will examine the best ordering practices from our clients. Finally, he’ll share some case studies showing how well designed inventory control can uncover hidden losses from over-pouring and lost sales that will result in several thousand dollars of extra profit every month.

article thumbnail

Eventbrite to Shed 8% of Workforce

EventMB

Skift Take: Despite positive financial results, Eventbrite is laying off eight percent of its staff. Its restructuring plan involves relocating development, customer support and operations roles away from the U.S. as well as cuts to real estate.

2023 156
article thumbnail

Slainte! Get Lucky this St. Patrick’s Day with Special Events

Smart Meetings

Where to celebrate March 17 on the Las Vegas Strip Green Beers and Guinness, corned beef and cabbage (not actually an Irish dish, but we love it anyways) and the festive spirits of partyers drenched in green set to extreme are just a few of the details that make St. Patty’s Day a joyous occasion.

2023 98
article thumbnail

SYLVANIA Boosts Brand Visibility with a DIY ‘Eye Exam’ Pop-up for Car Headlights

Event Marketer

EYE CAR E by SYLVANIA experts replaced participating cars’ headlight bulbs and guided attendees through the DIY process. Car headlights illuminate roads at night or in bad weather, but if they become dim or foggy, it can create a safety issue.

2023 76
article thumbnail

Are You Being Greenwashed?

Special Events

Three things to consider when partnering to achieve environmentally friendly meetings

2023 105
article thumbnail

Maximize Your Profit Margins

Speaker: Shawn Imbeault and Geoff Loukes, Sculpture Hospitality

In the past year, we've learned that maximizing margins can determine whether your restaurant stays afloat when times get hard. Join Shawn Limbeault and Geoff Loukes, in this master class that will take you through the best practices of maximizing your margins, From FOH to BOH.

article thumbnail

Breaking Barriers and Paving the Way

EventMB

Skift Take: Julie Coker, CEO and President of the San Diego Tourism Authority, discusses community; mentorship; destination boycotts; and diversity, equity and inclusion.

2023 137
article thumbnail

Food Rescue and Donating to Those in Need: The Law Is On Your Side

Smart Meetings

What the Food Donation Improvement Act Means for Events A new federal law could make it easier to donate unused food from a conference to those in need. An estimated 40% of the food produced in the U.S. ultimately goes to waste.

2023 98
article thumbnail

Advice to Our Younger Selves as Event Professionals

Endless Events

As event professionals, we often reflect on our past experiences and wonder what we could have done differently. Hindsight is 20/20, and it’s natural to have moments of regret or wish we’d known then what we know now. The Brew Crew isn’t immune to this phenomenon.

2023 71