SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

How long does content marketing for events take you? And how much of your marketing budget do you spend? If you’re like most other enterprise event marketers, probably a long time and a ton of money. There’s so much to do and pay for – planning, researching, developing, designing, producing, and launching. But there’s a way to significantly reduce the amount of time and money you spend producing event content.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Creativity is part of what makes you an event superstar. But it can be hard to get creative when you’re worried about budget approvals and other logistics. That’s why many event pros partner with companies that provide creative services. With creative experts on their side, they can stress less while ensuring their event strikes the perfect balance between engaging attendees and meeting business goals.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The head of a major speakers bureau provides insight on hot topics, interesting formats, and rising cost concerns for keynoters and other featured speakers. For planners, the return of in-person events brings back the task of selecting and negotiating for captivating keynote and other featured speakers—and coordinating all the logistical details around getting those speakers to and from the meeting site on time, well rested, and at the top of their game.

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Eventscase Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Event agencies play a fundamental role in our industry. In Spain, the UK, and most parts of the world, they are key suppliers for corporations when it comes to developing a successful event strategy. They also become the bridge that connects end clients with other event suppliers such as onsite staff, A/V, catering or even technology providers such as Eventscase.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Skift Take: Planners of in-person events aren’t seeing the attendance levels that they want. Are they being unrealistic, or are other factors at play? Is their communication strategy on target? — Paul Cook Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Though I don’t teach college anymore, I’m interested in educational class design because a class is a meeting. And much of what we can do to design great meetings is applicable to college classes too. So I had high hopes for a September 7 2022, City University of New York webinar introducing Cathy Davidson ‘s and Christina Katopodis’ book The New College Classroom , which is “about inspiring, effective, and inclusive teaching at the college level.” Sadly, I

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

On the last episode of #EventIcons, Erica Bishaf said , “A lot of organizations put about 60 – 80% of financial risk into one live event.” Unsurprisingly, companies are heavily invested in attendee satisfaction. Often, event planners turn to metrics and attendee engagement as a measure of an event’s success. That’s why we’ve brought on an expert on all things attendee engagement metrics, Ryan Costello.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Skift Take: Since 1987, South by Southwest (SXSW) and Austin has been a convergence of film, music, education, and culture, a global destination for creative people to connect, collaborate and think outside the box. As SXSW expands into Sydney, this annual gathering offers many new and expanded possibilities for groups. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Illustrations: Marylou Faure Words: Claire Margine Halloween season isn’t truly complete without a live viewing of Rocky Horror Picture Show, including an over-the-top shadow cast, plenty of props, and ideally a pair of fishnets. The movie house tradition of pairing this iconic film with a live simultaneous performance is alive and well. It’s an interactive smorgasbord […].

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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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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Though I don’t teach college anymore, I’m interested in educational class design because a class is a meeting. And much of what we can do to design great meetings is applicable to college classes too. So I had high hopes for a September 7 2022, City University of New York webinar introducing Cathy Davidson ‘s and Christina Katopodis’ book The New College Classroom , which is “about inspiring, effective, and inclusive teaching at the college level.” Sadly, I

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The events industry is waking up to the importance of event data for reaching event marketing goals and proving ROI. A vast source of valuable data is attendee tracking – one of the most powerful ways event professionals can measure event marketing success. This blog post explores how event managers can track their attendees and the most significant benefits of attendee tracking.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Skift Take: The passing of Queen Elizabeth II has set in motion ten days of mourning during which much of London will be paralyzed. So how are meeting and incentive groups coping? — Paul Cook Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Organizing a sports and fitness event can help grow your business and unite the community. In this guide, we’ll take a look at how to plan a sports event, from the initial steps to the day-of execution. Read on to learn all the details about sports event planning, and check out our event planning checklist […].

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

This issue of the Conference Buyer’s Guide features input from suppliers, associations, venues, agencies, and individuals committed to making a difference; from wellness initiatives to sustainability, the future of the hybrid model to showcasing the power of the UK event model, and much more besides. Also among these pages, the sector’s own ‘rich list’ – 100 top conference professionals to watch, compiled by our own Adam Parry.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The turquoise water and white sandy beaches that line the coast of the Caribbean draw more than 30 million people to the West Indie islands each year. While the Dominican Republic, Cuba and Puerto Rico account for most of the popularity, smaller islands, like Saint Kitts and Nevis, are gaining attention as they ramp up their hospitality and tourism sectors.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Photo by gokhan polat on Unsplash Skift Take: Disruption and uncertainty in the business world brings new challenges for planners. Designing meetings that connect and transform people requires clear thinking and an unwavering focus on human needs. — Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Creating a popular fitness series will require you to flex your event planning muscles — but don’t sweat it, Eventbrite is here to help. With so many options available, it can be challenging to figure out how to make a fitness class successful. This guide will offer tips for organizing, marketing, and hosting an in-person […].

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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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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Millennium Point has announced that from today (September 12th) it will be displaying its archived visitor book which was signed by the late Queen and her husband, His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on occasion of her visit to open the landmark building in July 2002. Alongside the display, Millennium Point will also be opening a Book of Condolence for visitors wishing to pay their respects.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

IHG Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Morehouse College (MC) and Clark Atlanta University (CAU) for a mutually beneficial collaboration through their early career recruitment program. IHG diversifies and enhances their staff with talented and ambitious employees and the educational institutions have a corporate relationship that can provide opportunities for students in many areas of study to be successful going forward in the world.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Skift Take: The perfect storm stirring in the event tech sector is pounding the virtual event tech world worst of all. Still, event tech leaders are confident of steady and sustainable long-term growth for virtual events. — Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

With fitness influencers flooding social media, athleisure on trend, and everyone heading back to the gym, it’s clear that sports and athletics-themed events attract crowds. Many event creators are asking how to create a sports event to attract that same crowd. Whether you’re organizing a 5K run, an obstacle race, or a community soccer tournament, […].

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Voting has opened today for #EventProfs to choose their favourite #EventTech supplier to win this year’s 10 th anniversary edition of the People’s Choice Award. The People’s Choice award is one of the most coveted awards presented. Proving the popularity of event tech suppliers amongst their customer base and showing potential customers that the product and services received have been of the highest standard.

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EventSource

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Danielle and Tim’s day was everything you could want in a wedding: Whimsical, elegant and romantic. Despite the restrictions of COVID-19 in Toronto, they were able to have a magical day and stay true to who they are, thanks to the help of their incredible wedding planner, Swoon Events. They chose to have an elegant tented wedding a Copper Creek because they’ve been coming to the venue over the years for various functions and always loved the food!

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Skift Take: In this episode we are joined by Gerrit Heijkoop,Executive Partner / Moderator & Host at LiveOnlineEvents, where together we deep dive into the hybrid events, from both a production perspective and an audience perspective. — Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

People are always looking for ways to keep active and enhance their health. Between innovations in fitness technology and more at-home workouts, many gyms and fitness centers are searching for fresh opportunities to retain customers and bring in new ones. Events centered around exercise are a great way to market businesses and engage the community. […].

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Delight your attendees and support digital engagement. ChargeBox positively impacts the event experience for hundreds of thousands of attendees. Join the events, from business conferences to major sporting occasions that keep their attendees charged and connected. Mobile devices are essential to the success of events. Think about all the activities attendees are asked to do digitally: Ticketing Event app engagement Networking Wayfinding Social engagement – sharing their experience Paying f

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Drew Berry. Berry is general manager for The Portofino Hotel & Marina in Redondo Beach, California. Berry comes from Mosaic Hotel and Maison 140, both in Beverly Hills, California, where he worked as general manager. Berry has also worked in leading hospitality roles at Le Meridien in Santa Monica, Jamaica Bay Inn in Marina Del Rey and Cambria Hotel & Suites LAX in El Segundo, all in California.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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