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How to Host an Impactful Virtual Team Building Event

GEVME

A virtual team building event gathers employees from the same company or organisation to promote teamwork and collaboration. These events can take many different forms but often involve activities that require participants to work together to complete a task or goal. . Further, virtual team building events can be a great way to promote communication and cooperation within a team and be a lot of fun. .

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Competent logistics are the new meeting minimum

Conferences that Work

I’m about to go on my first pre-con site visit since the Covid pandemic started over two years ago. My work at a pre-con is different from that of a typical meeting planner since I focus on the meeting’s design and facilitation. I’ve been convening meetings for decades, though, so I know a fair amount about meeting planning. As I prepared to review the venue’s meeting spaces, room set options, and traffic patterns, I thought about how, today, competent logistics are the

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Events Are Back: But Where Are All the Attendees?

EventMB

Events are back, but the attendees are slow to return. What’s behind the low numbers? When 2022 kicked off, it felt like the golden year had finally arrived for the event industry. As vaccine numbers continued to rise and employees made their way back to offices, massive gatherings seemed to once again have massive appeal. […]. The post Events Are Back: But Where Are All the Attendees?

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Event Sponsorship Tips, Guides, and Resources

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Approaching an event sponsor or making an existing sponsorship more effective is easier than you think. Sponsors want access to their target customers — a.k.a., your attendees. And you may need partners to come alongside and provide funding or tangibles to enhance your event. You can show sponsors how they can easily reach potential customers […].

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Unlock the Secrets of Event Marketing Masters

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.

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Top 10 Event Trends You Need to Know for 2022

SpotMe Blog

It’s no surprise that 2022’s event trends are largely influenced by the global pandemic. Last year, the biggest and most-anticipated events either were cancelled, postponed, or transformed into a fully virtual experience. . Our hopes that this year would be fully back to normal haven’t come to fruition, but we know a lot more now than we did before.

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The Gig Economy Is Booming in the Event Industry

EventMB

The tight labor market is fuelling demand for freelance services in the event industry. For their part, planners are moving into freelance work for greater flexibility, relief from career burnout, and the chance to focus on aspects of the job they enjoy most. As it has in many industries, the gig economy is having a […]. The post The Gig Economy Is Booming in the Event Industry by Maria Lenhart appeared first on [link].

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Reintroducing RECONVENE: A Community Platform Powered by and for Event Creators

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Eventbrite’s Head of Community, Roseli Ilano, shares why building a community for event creators is as important as the communities they build for the world. Last year, Eventbrite creators brought 290 million people together at 5 million events — that’s one event every six seconds — a staggering statistic that illustrates the power event creators […].

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How to Make In-Person Events More Accessible and Sustainable in 2022

Event Age by Swapcard

The eagerness to return to in-person events after almost two years apart is palpable. 80% of event organizers plan to produce their next in-person meeting in the first half of 2022.

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The Golden Age of Influence: Eight ‘Granfluencers’ Shaking up Consumers’ Social Media Feeds

Event Marketer

Much of modern civilization has been programmed to believe that after a certain point, one’s value to society decreases as their age increases. But a powerful new subset of social influencers is calling for a paradigm shift. Welcome to the world of “granfluencers,” a collection of senior social media stars that have absolutely no time for your ageist attitude.

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How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video

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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The Metaverse Event Platforms Misleading Investors With Crypto and NFT Schemes

EventMB

More and more crypto funds are promising investors the chance to carve out territory in the metaverse, with some marketing futuristic VR event platforms. Are they really the deal of a lifetime, or are they scams? The distinction between legitimate metaverse event platforms and misleading crypto and NFT schemes is getting harder to discern, a […].

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Introducing Workspaces: Work smarter, not harder with Eventbrite’s new navigation

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At Eventbrite, it’s our mission to empower creators, entrepreneurs, and trendsetters like you to take your events to the next level and capitalize on your passions. Whether it’s an all-in-one marketing platform like Eventbrite Boost or the capability to increase the discovery of your events with Collections, our features are designed to help you reach […].

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Name badges and onsite printing: A winning duo. 

Expo Pass

Events are back this summer. Event Organizers are booking venues, checking mics, and getting everything ready to create amazing in-person events again. But what about badges? Do events still need badges? And what’s the story with onsite printing? Well, this might be our favorite topic, and to answer those questions: Yes, badges are 100 percent essential for helping attendees meet and connect, and onsite printing takes the event experience to a whole new level.

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The Impact Of The Russia-Ukraine War On The Events Industry

Endless Events

It seems that the happenings on the global stage just won’t give us a break. Now that the COVID-19 pandemic is somewhat under control, there is a full-blown war on the European continent once again. And so, the Event Brew takes on yet another controversial topic this week: the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on the events industry. But before they get into the nitty-gritty of economic sanctions against Russia and the prices of gas and oil, the Event Brew recognizes the human toll being pa

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

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!

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Event Manager Podcast: Simplicity As the Key to Event Success

EventMB

This episode features Alicia Schiro, CEO and founder of Aced It Events in a conversation about how independent planners can deal with the challenges and opportunities they are facing. Alicia Schiro is the CEO and founder of Aced It Events. Her client roster includes A-List celebrities, rock stars, top athletes, celebrity chefs and Fortune 500 […].

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Katie and Harrison’s Rustic Steam Whistle Wedding

EventSource

Katie and Harrison’s cozy-yet-elegant wedding at rustic Steam Whistle Brewery is giving us all the feels. The couple was able to incorporate a warm ambiance along with stylish details for their momentous celebration that was clearly their own in every way. Whitney Heard Photography beautifully captured the essence of the day, which perfectly reflected Kate and Harrison’s relaxed and romantic relationship.

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Maintaining Employee Retention During Tough Times

Special Events

If retention has caused headaches in the past or you simply want to become a better leader, these team-building techniques will keep your business and its employees on the right track.

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3 Steps To Finding, Pitching, & Keeping Event Sponsors

Endless Events

Event sponsors are often crucial contributors to event budgets and therefore highly affect the overall attendee experience and the overall success of the event. However, event planners still struggle to secure long-lasting relationships with event sponsors. Finding, pitching, and keeping event sponsors is not a gamble – it’s a process that event planners need to carefully prepare for.

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Dominate Your Local Market With These 4 Reputation Management Strategies

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.

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EventsAIR Taps Former Hopin Exec as New CEO as Part of New Private Equity Infusion

EventMB

Australian events management software provider EventsAIR has selected U.S.-based event tech veteran Matthew Donegan-Ryan as its next CEO. The move is part of a significant private equity investment led by The Riverside Company. Founder Trevor Gardiner, who was CEO, takes on the role of executive director of product innovation. The Riverside Company, a global private […].

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Ukraine’s Humanitarian Crisis

InitLive

Due to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, approximately 25% of the population has been displaced, and many have fled to neighbouring countries to seek shelter. Many organizations are trying to make a difference by providing support, whether it’s by offering shelter, food, medicine, financial aid, and much more! Global Medic is a Canadian Charity that has professional emergency workers and professional and skilled workers to help make a difference for those who need it.

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Corporate Events further expands project management team

Event Industry News

Award-winning Wiltshire based event production agency, Corporate Events, has announced further expansion of its project management team, with the appointment of Phoebe-Scott-Browne. The appointment follows growth in all departments, which was reported in September 2021, due to increased demand across face-to-face live events, combined with a calendar of virtual and hybrid events.

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Holograms Are Giving Events the ‘Beam Me Up’ Experience

PCMA Convene

Convening Leaders 22 closing keynote presenter, former PepsiCo chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi (left), appears as a hologram on stage with emcee Holly Ransom in Las Vegas. (Jacob Slaton Photography). After Hungarian-British physicist Dennis Gabor came up with a novel method of generating 3D images 71 years ago, it took two decades for him to win the Nobel Prize for his invention, holography.

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B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know

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.

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Orlando’s New Star Wars Hotel Just Raised the Bar for Event Experiences 

EventMB

Expectations for in-person events are high as attendees seek deeply-engaging experiences. The launch of Disney’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is already inspiring planners looking to create truly immersive event experiences. Photo credits: Disney With the return of in-person events, attendees are happy to have the opportunity to connect face-to-face again.

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Great Places to Work in Experiential 2022

Event Marketer

EVENT MARKETER’S SPRING JOBS GUIDE FEATURES LEADING COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN A POST-PANDEMIC ECONOMY . As the Great Resignation wages on, companies are tasked with showcasing the unique culture, leadership style and benefits their organization has to offer—or risk losing the chance to recruit top talent. It’s a fact not lost on the roster of forward-thinking event organizations included in our Great Places to Work in Experiential special feature, the industry’s only guide to the leading compani

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Hospitality leaders launch auction to raise funds for Ukraine crisis

Event Industry News

A collaboration of hospitality industry representatives has created an auction of extraordinary experiences to help raise funds for the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. More than 50 incredible prizes have been donated by hotels and hospitality organisations to Hospitality Auction4Ukraine. Items include a suite and cocktails at The Savoy, a private dining experience for 12 guests at Corrigan’s of Mayfair, and a stay at Claridge’s.

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Courtney and Shael’s Rooftop Wedding at The SOHO Hotel

EventSource

Courtney and Shael’s wedding is city chic at its finest. The two made it official in a traditional Jewish rooftop ceremony followed by a modern, chic celebration at the gorgeous The SoHo Hotel & Residences. Planned by the brilliant planner Melissa Baum Events , the couple’s big day is filled with sophisticated-yet-simple details that seamlessly captured the elegant aesthetic of the night.

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5 Things Businesses Need to Know to Thrive in a Post-COVID World

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!

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Mastering the Art of Brand Storytelling at Events

Stova

Event planning is no longer only about logistics. There’s a true art to designing masterful events that engage, serve, and even fundamentally change your audience members, for the better. One way to make a powerful impact with your events is through weaving in brand storytelling. Read on to discover what brand storytelling is, why you should use it, and how to begin implementing it into your event strategy.

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Visit Seattle CEO, Tom Norwalk, Retires

Smart Meetings

Tom Norwalk has ended his 15-year tenure with Visit Seattle. He was the organization’s president and CEO. “This has been a dream come true for me and my family. I have always been honored to promote and represent my hometown around the world. Seattle’s future is so bright—and industry recovery so close,” Norwalk said. “I will be watching from the sidelines—cheering like crazy for the Emerald City.”.

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Sheffield Leadmill faces closure after eviction notice

Event Industry News

A legendary club widely regarded as one of the UK’s premier live music venues has been told it must close. The Leadmill, in Sheffield, opened its doors in 1980 and has hosted artists including Pulp, Coldplay, The Stone Roses and Oasis. Venue bosses said their landlord had served them with an eviction notice requiring them to quit the building next year.

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