Hybrid Events – Don’t Write Them Off Just Yet…
Conference Care
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Lockdowns are over. So, everyone is ready to attend events in person again… right?
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Debrief your events right with this free event debrief template
SpotMe Blog
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
After months and months of hard work, your event is finally over. Time to put your feet up and relax… But wait!
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The Benefits of Using a Rope and Stanchion for Your Registration Desk
Glow Global Events
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
When you are planning an event, there are many details to consider—including how to most effectively organize your registration desk. A simple solution is to use a rope and stanchion. This setup offers a crowd-control solution that is both aesthetically pleasing and highly practical.
Get Your Guests in Faster with an Event Check-in App
Eventmobi
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Can an event check-in app make or break the guest check-in experience at in-person events? The simple answer is yes! Paper lists and expensive scanners are not the best way to check in large numbers of attendees.
The Ultimate Guide to Hosting Hybrid Events For Your Association
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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.
Anca Trifan interviews me about participation-rich meetings and event design
Conferences that Work
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Just posted: Anca Trifan interviews me on her show Events:demystified. We talk about all kinds of things, with a focus on my work and thinking about participant-driven and participation-rich meetings and event design. I think this is one of the best interviews I’ve done.
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New Trends for Wellness in Meetings
EventMB
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Skift Take: Move over yoga. New wellness trends like forest bathing, sound healing, and equine experiences are becoming part of today’s meeting agendas.
Chat GPT, Dall-E, and Other AI Tools You Need to Know
Endless Events
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools have dominated the headlines lately. And tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and DALL-E have artists and writers sounding alarms about job security. So, what does this have to do with the events industry?
ChatGPT: What is it and how can it transform your events.
Expo Pass
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
It’s happening, event planners! Our world is about to change, and for the better. ChatGPT has arrived on the scene to revolutionize every area of our job. This is no trend. This is the future, and unless you want to join the dinosaurs, you’ll keep an eye on it.
How to Create a Workshop Plan: Your Essential Checklist
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FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Creating a workshop? Here’s how to turn your workshop plan into an experience that educates, motivates, and inspires attendees. Event planning Event creation
Download 7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement
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AI Translation Platform Adds Natural Sounding Voices
EventMB
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Skift Take: AI-powered translation company Wordly announced an impressive set of new features. It is also partnering with MPI, the largest meetings industry association, and scaling up its infrastructure and operations to meet growing demand.
Meeting Planners Travel Report: Euro Travel Rebounds, JFK Terminal Tech-Savvy 6 Breaks Ground
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
European Travel Is Rebounding Says New Study The European Travel Commission (ETC) has released a new study that says European destinations are “on their way to recovering pre-pandemic tourist arrivals.”
The Eastside Rooms Launches Venue Inclusivity Guide
Prestige Events Magazine
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
The Eastside Rooms has continued in its commitments to supporting inclusion within events, with the launch of a guide for organisers catering for delegations with accessibility needs, from physical to sensory, at the venue.
39 Event Invite Subject Lines: Stand Out & Increase Attendance
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FEBRUARY 20, 2023
When writing a subject line for an invitation email, the goal is to pique your attendees’ interest. Subject lines for event invitations should be brief, informative, and intriguing. You should provide just enough details that the recipient will want to open up the email and learn more.
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.
Topgolf to Build $40 Million Facility in New Orleans
EventMB
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Skift Take: A new entertainment district being created near the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center will include Topgolf as its entertainment anchor tenant.
Together, We Can Do Hard Things
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
A special message in advance of Global Meetings Industry Day 2023 As we approach Global Meetings Industry Day 2023 on March 30, we’re going to talk a lot about the economic value of meetings. Facing renewed economic uncertainty, that’s an important message for any organization.
Smart Tech: When Good Technology Goes Bad
SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Even established event tech can cause planners headaches I don’t think I’d ever seen as many “suits” standing around a single laptop computer as I was at that very moment. It was minutes before the gala fundraiser was supposed to begin, and there was a problem with the live stream.
How to Measure Event ROI: Your 5-Step Guide & Template
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FEBRUARY 23, 2023
You put countless hours into your event — of course you want proof that your time has been well spent. Here’s how to measure your event ROI and tell whether the investment was worth it. Event management Event measurement
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.
Dance Marathon Event Raises $15 Million for Childhood Cancer
EventMB
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Skift Take: A unique dance marathon event raised a record $15 million for childhood cancer. The annual event is run by more than 16,500 Penn State student volunteers since 1973 and it has raised $203 million that helped more than 4,800 families to date.
SITE Global Conference Celebrated 50 Years of Transformational Experiences in NYC
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Incentive travel has always been more about inspiration than dollars given for work done. The motivation inherent in earning public recognition in the form of time spent with executives is almost, as they say, priceless.
2023 New Features – February
rsvpBOOK
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
We have been busy this year adding all sorts of useful new features to help streamline your events.
24 Event Website Examples to Inspire Your New Page Design
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FEBRUARY 23, 2023
You only have one chance to make a first impression. As 94% of first impressions are design-related, it’s important your website has a memorable look and feel to appeal to your target audience. It also needs to be user-friendly, accessible, and easy to navigate.
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.
Proving the Value of Meetings to the Wider Business World
EventMB
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Skift Take: MPI CEO Paul Van Deventer discusses proving the value of meetings, taking risks so planners don't have to, the open-ended future of MPI, and MPI's upcoming European Meetings and Events Conference — Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Podcast
Why Meeting Planners Should Put Wellness First
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Traveling for a conference is no longer an excuse to abandon your mental health and physical well-being goals. In fact, according to a trio of meeting professional experts, taking care of yourself is even more important when you are the one charged with caring for your attendees. But how?
The Role of Events in the Sustainable Management of Historic Buildings
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
After several years in the hospitality industry with operations such as Trust House Forte, Best Western and Holiday Inn (culminating in the position of Hotel Manager), Zoë Turner joined Trinity House in 2006.
How to Create an Event on Facebook, Plus 4 Brilliant Examples to Inspire You
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FEBRUARY 23, 2023
If you have an event to promote, you should be making the most of your social currency to spread the word and help you sell tickets. Facebook allows you to set up your own event fan page for free so you can reach out to the site’s two billion-plus members.
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.
Hubilo Acquires Badging Specialist Fielddrive
EventMB
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Skift Take: On paper, this deal makes perfect sense. Hubilo is keen to move beyond virtual events and build a strong offering for in-person events. Fielddrive brings innovative badging and on-site solutions. Now the challenge is gaining market share.
Transforming Your Events Business Model
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Moderator Michelle Russell and panelists Megan Finnell, Meagan E. Prescott, and William F. Reed on the Convene Live stage at Convening Leaders 2023.
Top Tech for 2023
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Event world, indeed the big wide world, won’t ever be the same as it was pre-Covid 19. As the contemporary cliché goes, it will be a whole lot better. Equal measures of attitude change and technology will see to that.
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