Master the Event
DECEMBER 13, 2023
If you’ve been tasked with planning your next office corporate event, chances are it’s not your main job. If you’re lucky your office will have a committee where the various tasks involved with planning the event can be assigned. If you’re lucky. If you’re one of the unfortunate ones, the planning my fall entirely on your plate. Well, fear not, help is here!
Conferences that Work
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Long ago, I participated in and later staffed a series of workshops that profoundly affected my life. They led me to create a contract with myself that is still important to me. Creating a contract with oneself is a common way to motivate yourself toward achieving desired goals. There are plenty of resources available for writing such contracts. ( Here’s one that’s slanted toward event professionals. ) The workshop where I created my contract for myself took a deeper perspective.
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Eventmobi
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Whether you’re organizing a large-scale conference or a smaller workshop, adding event gamification to the mix can elevate the participant experience and help organizers reach their goals. In this post, we’ll discuss the power of gamification for different event types and provide you with 19 gamification strategies and ideas to bring some fun to your next event!
Attendease
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Events are a critical channel for healthcare organizations to engage with their key audiences. From large-scale medical conferences to intimate seminars, events enable healthcare event planners to strengthen relationships, generate leads, and position their brands as thought leaders. However, producing successful healthcare events takes thoughtful planning and preparation.
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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.
EventMB
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: The latest Skift Meetings virtual summit took the audience behind the scenes of some of the most innovative and inspiring approaches to event experiences of the year.
Event Pro Update brings together the best content for event, conference, and meeting planning professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Eventmobi
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Why is an event lead capture app the key to driving ROI from your upcoming events? Because in order to get the most value possible from your event, your exhibitors need a quick, reliable, and easy-to-use lead capture tool! In this blog post, we’ll discuss the importance of lead capture for events, the different types of lead capture methods available, and the key features to look for in lead capture software.
MeetingsNet
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Data from more than 800 corporate, association, and agency planners reveals trends in pay, hours worked, time off taken, job satisfaction, and other work elements. While the average annual salary is $97,130 for the nearly 850 business-event planners who responded to a fall 2023 survey by Convene, the publication of the Professional Convention Management Association, the salary range is fairly wide for planners based on a number of factors.
EventMB
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: The $3.7 Billion Fontainebleau Las Vegas is officially now open. Close to two decades in the making, the vertically integrated luxury mega-resort is a reality at last.
Event Marketer
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Sabrina Gonzales, Director of Events, Shutterstock A well-rounded perspective on the marketing and sales cycles of brands gives Sabrina Gonzales the leading edge as director of events for Shutterstock, a provider for stock images, audio and video. Before joining Shutterstock, she held strategic marketing roles at a variety of brands, in a variety of sectors, including Netflix and Adobe, before doing what she says “nobody does” and moving into a sales role at a production agency.
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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
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 12, 2023
The global industry leading Net Zero Carbon Events initiative has published seven best practice guidance and methodology documents that provide highly valuable actionable insights and strategies for the industry as organisations worldwide develop and implement their plans to achieve net zero.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 15, 2023
In this edition of Smart Moves, get to know the six recent notable appointments making up the professional event management team at The Westin Grand Cayman Islands Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa. John Dillis John Dillis Heading the team is Dillis as director of event management. He earlier served as the property’s director of events from 2018 to 2021.
EventMB
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Skift Take: Las Vegas is well known as one of the most popular leisure destinations in the world, but it's also a major center of business events. Find out how Caesars Entertainment is investing in Harrah's Las Vegas to deliver the ultimate attendee experience.
Event Marketer
DECEMBER 11, 2023
When football fans on-site at college and pro games aren’t watching players block, tackle and blitz each other, they’re looking for other ways to be entertained. This season, sponsors stepped up to the challenge (as did Taylor Swift , but that’s another story). From the brands you’d expect to find on the field, like Bud Light and FanDuel, to the ones that might make you look twice, like e.l.f.
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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!
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Introducing Digital Wallet 2.0: A Game-Changing Solution Empowering Users to Take Control of Their Finances We are thrilled to announce the release of Digital Wallet 2.0, a revolutionary product that sets a new standard for digital payment & ticketing solutions. Packed with cutting-edge features and functionalities, Digital Wallet 2.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Finding ways to elevate attendee well-being is the new gold standard Prioritizing wellness in meetings and conventions is rapidly evolving from a nice-to-have feature to an essential component of creating a productive and positive meeting. Today, meetings and convention planners have an opportunity to enrich their gatherings like never before to ensure attendees are well cared for from head to toe.
EventMB
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Skift Take: According to John Hense, if you peel back the curtains of all successful meetings and events, you'll find one key ingredient: grit.
Social Tables
DECEMBER 14, 2023
While some view winter as a cold, windy season where the world slows down and shutters up to wait for warmer weather, we see things differently. We think winter is the perfect season to bring people together for warm, welcoming events. Amid the coldest, harshest season of the year, what better way to usher in holiday cheer than bringing friends, family, and coworkers together at an event with a winter wonderland theme?
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.
Planning Pod
DECEMBER 12, 2023
No matter what type of event you’re hosting, post-event surveys are your secret weapon for gathering valuable feedback from event attendees. Post-event surveys are questionnaires or feedback forms that event organizers distribute to attendees after an event. Here’s everything you need to know about using post-event surveys to elevate event experiences and improve attendee satisfaction.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Helpful tips from ASAE on engaging and stimulating planners Planners are always on the hunt for new ways to create engaging and connecting experiences. To explore this further, Smart Meetings sat down with Michelle Mason, president and CEO of ASAE , to learn how meeting professionals can bring members together in more meaningful ways and what the next generation of convention attendees want in their experience.
EventMB
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Skift Take: According to Convene, spending on meetings and events has increased by 35%, while Knowland reports group revenue is at 103% of 2019 levels.
Event Marketer
DECEMBER 11, 2023
“We’re always looking for ways to connect this sense of ‘discover, decide, do’ in real life. So bringing the feeling of what it’s like to be on Pinterest into the real world to establish that strong brand connection is something we really care about. [It’s] bringing value to people’s lives and really being an additive experience.” –Jennifer Koen, Head of Brand Partnerships, Pinterest For those who’ve ever wondered what it would be like to walk through a Pinterest board IR
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Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.
Prestige Events Magazine
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Traditional showcase events are failing to meet the expectations of 81% of event buyers research by The Delegate Wranglers and CUSTARD has found. Although the survey of event buyers and venues identified that venue showcases are well-attended – 87% of buyers attend them with 78% deeming them ‘essential’ to review a venue’s facilities – only 19% of buyers said the showcases they attended were impressing them.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 15, 2023
From finances to DEI and team building, 2023 was a year for support and education All of us at Smart Meetings and all of our contributors want to see each other thrive, which is why we frequently post strategy stories as a resource for all of us to learn from each other. The following stories provide career tips in very different ways, yet the common goal is educating, sharing experiences and building a network of support for all participants in the Smart Meetings community.
EventMB
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Skift Take: Hivr.ai is helping the Radisson Hotel Group rewrite the playbook on group bookings. Impressive leaps in lead-to-quote conversion and customer response rates suggest this automation approach is a game changer.
Caterease
DECEMBER 12, 2023
The holidays are an excellent time for catering businesses to boost their bottom line. With many people hosting parties and gatherings, there is a high demand for catering services. However, with stiff competition within the industry, it’s essential to develop innovative holiday offers that will set you apart. This blog post will explore five creative holiday offers your catering business can create to attract clients and drive more business.
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People are itching to get back into the world. 54% of consumers say they plan to dine out at a restaurant at least once a week this year. As COVID-19 restrictions ease, the competition for their business is stronger than ever. Download this eBook today to learn how your restaurant can be prepared!
Prestige Events Magazine
DECEMBER 11, 2023
by Laura Cherrington, Director of Sales and Marketing at Billesley Manor Hotel and Spa As we embark on the cusp of a new year, the corporate events landscape finds itself on the brink of a transformative journey – one defined by the commitment to sustainability. Sustainability within the events industry is set to move from a trend to an imperative ethos guiding operational decisions.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Connection and Lifelong Learning at CalSAE Seasonal Spectacular 2023 The SAFE Credit Union Convention Center The California Society of Association Executives annual event, CalSAE Seasonal Spectacular 2023, saw Sacramento’s SAFE Credit Union Convention Center transformed into a holiday wonderland, with attendees from across the Golden State, and even representatives from its neighbors to the north and the east, Oregon and Nevada.
EventMB
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Skift Take: Is the events industry ready to implement decarbonization and track its progress? Net Zero Carbon Events is providing a roadmap.
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