SmartMeetings
JUNE 6, 2022
Even small tweaks may make a big difference. You’ve heard the term biohacking and will continue to hear it—experts say it’s not a fad but a phenomenon that will continue to evolve and expand—but did you know what a big tent it already is? Yes, there are the extreme biohackers called “grinders” who embed magnets, chips and even tiny computers under their skin in attempts to turn themselves into cyborgs who can live longer or better.
MeetingsNet
JUNE 6, 2022
A meeting designer used a carbon-dioxide meter in all the spaces he moved through while attending a recent conference. What he learned could help other planners as they make sure they are fulfilling their duty-of-care obligations. In late May, Adrian Segar attended a meeting-industry leadership summit in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He also used the trip to conduct an experiment: From the moment he walked into his hometown airport until he landed back at that airport four days later, Segar had a hand-
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Conferences that Work
JUNE 6, 2022
Sometimes, it’s only at the end that we realize we’re just scratching the surface. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Scratching the surface appeared first on Conferences That Work. No related posts.
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JUNE 7, 2022
Busspepper Promotions’ soca-star DJs and rock-bottom rum brunches bring the Caribbean to Londoners “who’ve never experienced the culture.” To do so, director Mateen Hepburn appeals to the senses. “I can’t get the venues to smell like the Caribbean’s fresh sea breeze,” he says, “but if we get the sound and the taste and the atmosphere […].
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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.
Attendease
JUNE 8, 2022
Event experiences should be for all: from event website and landing page to registration process, all the way to the event itself and post-event communication and surveys. But the reality is that most events are, unfortunately, still not fully accessible and inclusive at all touchpoints with the attendees. Here are some considerations you must have to provide accessible event experiences to your audience.
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Social Tables
JUNE 8, 2022
Audience engagement plays a significant role in the success of any event. Whether in-person or online, event organizers want attendees to pay attention and participate. In fact, more than 80% of marketing professionals believe that audience engagement is a key indicator of an event’s success. Expert event planners and organizers understand that choosing the right audience engagement strategies can make or break an event.
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JUNE 7, 2022
“BRITE FUTURE FORECAST”: EVENTBRITE’S SUMMER TREND PREDICTIONS Eventbrite powers millions of event creators every year – from yoga classes, book readings, 5k runs and competitive painting, to vegan BBQ festivals, underground speakeasy tours and community block parties. Eventbrite is your inside source for what’s trending in live experiences: we spot the next big thing and […].
Attendease
JUNE 8, 2022
Event experiences should be for all: from event website and landing page to registration process, all the way to the event itself and post-event communication and surveys. But the reality is that most events are, unfortunately, still not fully accessible and inclusive at all touchpoints with the attendees. Here are some considerations you must have to provide accessible event experiences to your audience.
EventMB
JUNE 5, 2022
Some Las Vegas wedding chapels have received cease-and-desist letters instructing them to make sure Elvis has left the building. Authentic Brands Group (ABG) , the company that controls the rights to Elvis Presley’s name and image, is demanding that chapels stop using Presley’s name, likeness, voice, and other elements in advertisements, merchandise, and more until they pay a license fee.
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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
Endless Events
JUNE 10, 2022
The final step in the event management process is a follow-up meeting after the event to discuss the event’s overall ROI, attendee and sponsor feedback, and make the necessary readjustments to the overarching event strategy. Debrief meetings are also a great opportunity to celebrate the event’s success, boosting the morale of your team. Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared.
Expo Pass
JUNE 10, 2022
Event organizers always seem to have the perfect fix when something goes wrong. Broken cables, torn banners, missing keynotes, paper cuts, you name it — they’ve got just the thing! So how do organizers make sure they have the right tool, cable, or tape people are looking for? Also, what’s in their super-secret event planner bag? Truth – it all comes down to thinking about what presenters, attendees, or anyone else, might need in a pinch.
Event Industry News
JUNE 7, 2022
Sustainability has been a buzzword for the last few years. Increasingly businesses are being pressured to demonstrate their green credentials. Rightly so, with the planet’s dwindling resources it is up to all of us to conserve it for future generations. All businesses should be playing a part, including the exhibition industry. Traditionally, exhibitions created a lot of waste.
EventMB
JUNE 10, 2022
This episode of the Event Manager Podcast, by Skift Meetings, titled Winning on Support, features Jon Kazarian and focuses on the topic of taking the stress out of working with event technology. Kazarian is the Founder and CEO of Accelevents , a leading virtual & hybrid events platform. Within his role, Jon’s focus is on leading the company’s vision and helping event organizers and marketing professionals transform their events via innovative tech solutions.
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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!
Smart Meetings
JUNE 9, 2022
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. Are Flight Delays in Your Future? Meeting planners and participants are looking warily at the website FlightAware and noting the scores of cancellations in the United States alone on a daily basis. On June 9, for instance, at 2:00 p.m., there were already 1,813 cancellations and over 2,000 delays. “There does not seem to be an end in sight for the chro
EventSource
JUNE 7, 2022
You’ll fall in love with Tammy and Francis’ big day, which was full of Chinese traditions, stunning photos, pretty pink flowers, and luxe decor. The couple’s romantic wedding at Hotel X Toronto was the perfect amount of elegant, romance, and glam. With the help of Designed Dream Events , you’ll adore everything about this celebration from the bride’s hair and makeup from Galas Makeup Studio to the stunning floral designs.
Event Industry News
JUNE 10, 2022
Following the signing of a new 20-year deal, the flagship cinema is undergoing a multi-million-pound refurbishment in tandem with transformational work at the complex, totalling £22 million. The renovation of the 20 screened venue which has a total capacity of 2,086, including Europe’s second largest IMAX, is being carefully staged allowing it to operate as normal for events and day to day business.
EventMB
JUNE 5, 2022
What do you do if your speaker goes off the rails? Let’s say the speaker goes off script and says things that don’t align with your company? What questions do you ask of the speaker to prevent this from happening? The speaker was very famous. Not Hollywood famous, but well-known in the corporate world as a much sought after keynote. But soon after the presentation began, he went off topic and didn’t follow his PowerPoint document.
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.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 8, 2022
The average price for a paid virtual event is $443. Are virtual attendees seeing value? It depends. “To demand a fee, digital events must boast compelling content and a seamless experience. According to Kim Myhre, founder of Experience Designed, in “ Attendees to Virtual Events: To Charge or Not to Charge? ” published by the Virtua Events Institute.
Event Marketer
JUNE 7, 2022
A panel discussion among a range of health experts focused on how nutrition impacts everything from mood to sleep patterns to menstrual cycles. If you asked the average American for their thoughts on the MyFitnessPal app, chances are, many would tell you it’s a relic of the early aughts. But in reality, the platform is not only still alive and kicking, but thriving as the No. 1 nutrition and food-tracking app in the world.
Special Events
JUNE 7, 2022
Every business provides unique value to its customers, but how you position your offering determines how well your audience understands it.
EventMB
JUNE 7, 2022
Over the past two years, second-tier event destinations have been growing in popularity, and it’s not just due to a more friendly price tag. As in-person events continue to recover, some might be surprised to learn that those same cities have actually been closing the gap and moving into the first-class conversation. Whether it’s a question of economic opportunities or infrastructure capacity, they’re getting ready to deliver at a level on par with the world’s top business event destinations.
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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.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 10, 2022
Jonathan M. Tisch, CEO of Loews Hotels & Co. and namesake for the hospitality school in the NYU School of Professional Studies, was realistic about the effects of Covid on the travel industry but remained optimistic about the upward trends of 2022. He said in his opening remarks, “Travel is essential to the way we work and live–because it has tremendous potential to connect us.”.
Tigris Events
JUNE 7, 2022
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PCMA Convene
JUNE 6, 2022
Moderator Aurora Dawn Benton, with panelists Brandon Felder and Heather Seasholtz, offer advice on making social and environmental impact with event F&B. (Jacob Slaton Photography). Aurora Dawn Benton, founder of sustainability and social impact training company Astrapto, opened Tuesday’s EduCon session “Quick F&B Wins for Improved Social and Environmental Impact,” by telling the large audience that she struggled with the title of the session, because her philosophy focuses on culture ch
EventMB
JUNE 9, 2022
Event technology company Meeting Play + Aventri announced today the acquisition of event registration company Eventcore. The announcement follows the $75 million private equity investment from Sunstone Partners in MeetingPlay in June 2021, and the merger of MeetingPlay and Aventri in January. Aventri had previously acquired NFC pioneers in ITN International in 2018.
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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!
Smart Meetings
JUNE 7, 2022
Editor’s Note : As part of Back Light, an ongoing series of looks behind the scenes at how events are being produced today, we asked Paula Mettler Marketing and communications manager with Leo Events to share a look at a recent production for a major retailer. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the world’s largest retailer, Walmart and Sam’s Club associates met in Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the 2022 Associates Week, June 1-3.
Event Leadership Institute
JUNE 8, 2022
When the pandemic shut the event industry down, the evolution of hybrid and virtual events not only gave the industry new life, but also more flexibility than ever before. Just like in-person events, however, making sure virtual and hybrid events are accessible is a key part to a wholly inclusive experience. That’s why it’s critical that event professionals consider digital accessibility when strategizing their next experience.
Planning Pod
JUNE 10, 2022
Catering software has become one of the most popular ways to streamline operations among caterers, restaurants, hotels and event venues, and for good reason … because it enables venue and catering businesses to automate processes, create timesaving workflows and serve customers better with fewer staff. As a provider of catering management software ourselves, we get asked quite frequently what are the other best catering software solutions on the market and how do they compare to our platfo
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