Velvet Chainsaw
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
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).
Event Farm
MARCH 2, 2023
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.
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EventMB
MARCH 1, 2023
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.
Conferences that Work
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
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.
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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.
Attendease
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
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.
Event Pro Update brings together the best content for event, conference, and meeting planning professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
EventMB
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
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.
Expo Pass
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
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.
Attendease
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
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.
Endless Events
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
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.
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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!
EventMB
MARCH 2, 2023
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.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
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.
SpotMe Blog
MARCH 2, 2023
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.
Event Industry News
MARCH 2, 2023
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
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.
EventMB
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
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.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
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.
Event Smart
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
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.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
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.
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.
EventMB
MARCH 2, 2023
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.
Smart Meetings
MARCH 1, 2023
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?
Tigris Events
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
[…] The post Event Marketing Elements That Affect Attendee Experience appeared first on Leading the Canadian Industry in Dynamic Event Staffing, Event Planning & Experiential Marketing.
Planning Pod
MARCH 1, 2023
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.
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.
EventMB
MARCH 1, 2023
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.
Smart Meetings
MARCH 1, 2023
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.
Event Marketer
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
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.
Special Events
MARCH 2, 2023
Three things to consider when partnering to achieve environmentally friendly meetings
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.
EventMB
MARCH 3, 2023
Skift Take: Julie Coker, CEO and President of the San Diego Tourism Authority, discusses community; mentorship; destination boycotts; and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
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.
Endless Events
MARCH 2, 2023
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.
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