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How Drunk Theatre Drove 80K Impressions for Holiday Shows With Eventbrite Ads?

Picatic by Eventbrite

Improv is by nature a wild ride. Add a shot of whiskey (or five) to the equation, and you get the merry zaniness of Drunk Theatre, the long-form comedy experience that draws fans across California. “When you learn improv, they’re like, ‘Hey, don’t do it inebriated,’” says Ittai Geiger, executive producer of Drunk Theatre. “We’re […].

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Dallas is Betting on a New $2 Billion Convention Center to Make it a Meetings Draw

EventMB

Skift Take: A new $2 billion convention center will be built from the ground up in Dallas, elevating the city to be able to compete with other major meeting and convention destinations. In a world of smaller gatherings, in this case, it makes sense. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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The mechanics of explicit communication at meetings

Conferences that Work

Last week I shared five ways explicit communication improves meetings. If we lived in a world where sharing a clear message guaranteed that every recipient received it and took it to heart—well, our lives would be a lot less complicated. Unfortunately, we don’t live in that world. So here’s a guide to explicit communication mechanics that increase the likelihood that people receive and act on your messages.

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Web3 Job Fair brings 2,000 of Web3’s brightest minds for two days of networking in the metaverse

Event Industry News

Hype , the Web3 super agency, announces today the launch of the first annual Web3 Job Fair — a digital rendezvous connecting the leading brands and brightest minds in Web3. The fair, which is set to take place in the virtual playground of Gather on February 16 and 17, 2023, will bring together 2,000 of the hottest prospects in Web3 for two days of networking in the metaverse.

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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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How to Gracefully Cancel an Event

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Event cancellations happen to the best of us. Here's how to turn an unfortunate situation into an opportunity to delight!

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Tis the Season to Save: Hosting Holiday Sales to Sell More Tickets to Your Events

TicketBud

By Rachel White. This holiday season, people are hungry for savings, and Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas and New Years offer timely opportunities for event planners to offer exclusive savings and drive ticket sales to any upcoming events. A recent survey , commissioned by Wildfire, found that 90% of people are more interested than ever in getting discounts, using coupons and earning rewards when shopping online; and that businesses that offer incentives are more attractive to customers.

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Troxy becomes first live events venue in London to accept Bitcoin

Event Industry News

East London’s beloved events venue, Troxy has become the first live events space in London to honour Bitcoin as a currency, now accepting the alternative payment method behind its main bar. Troxy teamed up with Bitcoin pioneers CoinCorner, a leading Bitcoin exchange headquartered in the Isle of Man, to bring Bitcoin acceptability into the venue. Guests visiting the venue will now be able to pay with bitcoin using either The Bolt Card – a contactless Bitcoin Lightning card – or by sca

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Cassandra and Peter’s Timeless Affair at Casa Loma

EventSource

Cassandra and Peter did what many couples wish they could do — they got married at a gorgeous castle. Working with the brilliant Linda the Event Planner , their wedding at Casa Loma was the perfect combination of elegance and romance. It truly looked like it came straight out of a fairytale! From the beautiful blooms to the chic colour palette, everything about their special day is Pin-worthy.

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Convention Center Workers Prepare to Walk Off the Job in 5 U.S. Cities

EventMB

Skift Take: Sodexo convention center workers in five major meetings markets — Las Vegas, Orlando, Detroit, Sacramento, and New Orleans — are warning of possible strikes as early as December 1. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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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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Looking Forward — and Planning for More Uncertainty in Business Events

PCMA Convene

Organizers of PTTOW! events try to up the wow factor for the members-only community of influencers — a challenging goal during uncertain times. Several times a year, members of PTTOW! — an invite-only community of 325 CEOs, CMOs, entertainment executives, celebrities, and sports stars — gather for events that are created by an in-house team led by Kathlene Stakely, vice president of events and operations.

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How Top Meeting Profs Give Thanks

Smart Meetings

This is the season for counting our blessings and giving thanks. The hospitality industry has so much to be grateful for as we return to doing what we love, working with partners to welcome guests and create memorable experiences. Smart Meetings reached out to our esteemed editorial advisory board to ask what they are grateful for during this transition year and how they demonstrate it personally and professionally.

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The Globe & Mail’s Regency Ball Industry Event

EventSource

After a nearly three year hiatus of industry gatherings, The Globe and Mail Centre pulled out all the stops when they opened their doors to industry professionals to join them at The Regency Ball this past week. From the time the I received the stunning invitation in the mail created by Paper & Poste , I knew this event was going to be extra special.

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Gordon Ramsey Wants Food To Be the Conversation Starter at New Vegas Joint

EventMB

Skift Take: Ramsay’s Kitchen at Harrah’s is the latest outlet for the celebrity chef’s creations in Las Vegas. With plenty of options for groups all around the city, how can this eatery steal the show? — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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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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4 Content Strategies Every Experiential Campaign Needs

Tigris Events

[…]. The post 4 Content Strategies Every Experiential Campaign Needs appeared first on Leading the Canadian Industry in Dynamic Event Staffing, Event Planning & Experiential Marketing.

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Elevating Holiday Cheer Through Culinary Creativity  

Smart Meetings

Adding a dash of cinnamon to a seasonal dish can pique attendee taste buds tied to memories of holiday traditions to elevate any dining experience. The olfactory senses tantalized during holiday meals are powerful bonding forces that can help event organizers creating lasting networks. Who better to break down amazing holiday cooking strategies than the folks in the massive kitchens whipping up holiday cheer for your big event?

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Share your event script and checklist with your venue and suppliers

eventplanner

Do you still manually send custom scenarios to suppliers? Do you coordinate dozens of to do's with your event location via email, so that the overview sometimes disappears? This could already be done differently with the eventplanner.

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Why Event Planners Need Humane Event Tech

EventMB

Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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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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How to Organise a Charity Golf Fundraiser

Eventbrite UK

Golf is more popular than ever before. According to Forbes, the number of rounds played in 2020 was up by 60 million, the largest increase in decades. Many people are discovering golf, so why not consider making your next fundraising event a charity golf tournament? This event can generate funds and, when carefully planned, […].

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TWT: Convention Center Labor Disputes, Holiday Travel Stats

Smart Meetings

Editor’s note: This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. Food Service Workers Announce Strike Votes at U.S. Convention Centers. UNITE HERE, the hospitality workers union representing Sodexo Live! food service workers in five major meetings markets, has announced the possibility of strike votes over wages and working conditions.

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The Reusable Bag and Bottle Question

PCMA Convene

Water refilling stations at venues, like this one at the San Francisco International Airport, can help encourage attendees to bring their own reusable water bottles to events. Convene Deputy Editor Barbara Palmer wrote about the PCMA Northern California Chapter’s L.E.A.P. (Learn. Engage. Act. Participate.) Conference, held at the San Mateo Marriott on Sept. 8, where Flavia Oliveira, director of sales and marketing for Visit Santa Cruz County, gave a presentation on maximizing environmental impac

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How Coca-Cola Brought ‘Real Magic’ to Fans Along the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour

Event Marketer

For Coca-Cola, the “real magic” of global tentpole events like the FIFA Men’s World Cup lies in the opportunity to bring people together for simple moments of connection. The beverage giant has been an official sponsor of the tournament, which attracts billions of viewers, since 1978. And ahead of this year’s event, the brand launched a 51-country FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour to unite soccer (“football,” if you must) buffs around their shared passion point, and make inroads with the next generatio

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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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How to Get Corporate Sponsorship for a Charity Event

Eventbrite UK

Attracting corporate sponsorship for your event can significantly increase your fundraising ability. Many businesses have a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative that encourages them to get involved in their communities and to consider their business decisions’ social and environmental impacts. One common way to do that is by providing sponsorships for charity events.

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Venues of Excellence further invests in its quality strategy

Event Industry News

For over 30 years, Venues of Excellence (VOE), previously Conference Centres of Excellence has operated as a leading UK sales and marketing consortium specifically focused on the conference and events market. The VOE key differentiator has always been its “promise of excellence” to customers, backed up by the bespoke quality criteria and audit which ensured each member was reviewed and approved on their ‘ quality and service’ as part of the membership onboarding and throughout a venues membersh

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11 ways to enhance in-person events with technology

EncoreAPAC

Corporate events forge connections. Whether you’re hosting a sprawling conference, an industry awards night or a small team workshop, you’re bringing people together in new and inspiring ways. Yet a great theme, venue and run sheet can only take you so far. To ensure attendees value their time in the same room, you should use every tool available to help deepen that connection and spark more conversations at every opportunity.

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Get a Sneak Peek of Installations and Activations Coming to the 2022 SCOPE Art Show

Event Marketer

SCOPE Art Show marked its 20 th anniversary during Miami Art Week last year, but for organizers of the international art fair, 2022 is when the real celebration will go down. From the installations to the panels to the sponsor activations to the fusion of art with music, fashion and film, SCOPE is slated to be an affair to remember, particularly as post-pandemic audiences become more comfortable attending live events.

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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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How to Fundraise for Your Business with Events

Eventbrite UK

Your nonprofit is focused on giving back, but you also have to pay employees, rent, and other expenses. And while sales might spring first to mind when exploring revenue generators, you may consider how to fundraise for your business. Events designed for raising funds can be especially compelling for start-ups, nonprofits, and companies that are […].

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The Meetings Show opens for entries for Tomorrow’s Talent 2023

Event Industry News

Tomorrow’s Talent, The Meetings Show initiative designed to champion up-and-coming meeting and event planners, is calling for applications for its 2023 programme. The scheme, run in partnership with M&IT and now in its fifth year, shines the spotlight on exceptional emerging talent to help nurture and support the leaders of the future. It is part of The Meetings Show’s commitment to provide a platform for the next generation and play an integral role in safeguarding the future of the event

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7 Creative Networking Ideas For Conferences & Events

Meeting Tomorrow

Event planners became extremely creative during the pandemic with virtual events. However, most agree that in-person networking was the most difficult part to replicate virtually. That’s why industry research continues to find networking is among attendee’s top reasons to attend an in-person conference in 2023 and beyond. While it’s always been important, attendees now fully understand the impact, and miss the human connection. .