EventMB

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Skift Take: Creating a successful CSR strategy can be tricky for planners, but staying aware of certain details can ensure a meaningful experience. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

You might ask, “What does this have to do with meeting planners?” For me, the best benefits of organizing “networking” meetings are the benefits that accrue to the meeting attendees (and not to me!). Personally, I believe that makes the meeting memorable and successful.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 30, 2024

The Mercure Manchester Piccadilly hotel has announced a new vision, strategy and investment plan for the hotel that will revolutionise the hotel throughout 2024 and beyond. The strategy will see major investments across the hotel’s high-profile meetings and investment spaces, including its iconic International Suite.

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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. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

How much you decide to charge for tickets can make or break your event. In this guide, we will cover proven strategies to help you determine your ticket pricing strategy, and ensure the financial success of your event. Determine your event’s value. How does your event create transformations for your audience?

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EventMB

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Skift Take: Meeting planners are facing shorter lead times while also working to meet higher expectations on almost every front. Here are the strategies and tools that will help you source venues as efficiently as possible — without ever missing a beat. Stova Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Attendease

JANUARY 17, 2020

In 2020, events are going to become an even stronger pillar of B2B and B2C marketing. Top B2B Chief Marketing Officers plan to allocate almost 30% of their marketing budget to event planning in 2020. While this is good news for event professionals, they need to start preparing to handle all of this work that is set to come their way.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 26, 2023

The best association member engagement strategies guide them to participate in the right programs and leave them feeling valued—which makes them significantly more likely to renew! Here are 24 association member engagement strategies to explore for your organization, plus 6 tips for how to increase member engagement. The solution?

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EventMB

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Skift Take: In this video from the Skift Meetings Forum 2023, we hear from senior vice president of convention sales and strategies at New Orleans & Company, Stephanie Turner, and chief commercial officer of the New Orleans Ernest N. New Orleans & Company Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

A strong association marketing strategy is the difference between making attracting and retaining members easy or next to impossible. Your association marketing strategy shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all! Depending on your organizational goals, your marketing strategy may differ. Here’s some priorities to explore!

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Eventmobi

JUNE 16, 2023

Where does your association drive revenue—and does it include a non dues revenue strategy? Integrating a non dues revenue strategy into your business plan will support your organization’s long-term growth and stability. Diverse revenue streams are crucial to the success of any organization. That’s $300,000.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Skift Take: In the quest to navigate the event data deluge, the real challenge lies in separating insightful narratives from mere numbers. It's the human touch—crafting memorable experiences and compelling stories—that will ultimately define the success of events in the data-driven age.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

Events, meetings and conferences today are supported by digital event platforms that make it possible for companies to seamlessly connect with people across the globe and deliver more engaging and immersive experiences than ever before. Here are some best practices for driving audience attendance in digital events.

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 9, 2022

About Meeting Expectations. Meeting Expectations specializes in designing and executing strategies to achieve event and association management goals. The Event Goal. Meeting Expectations learned from the prior year’s Event App execution and decided to invest in the following tactics: 1.

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EventMB

JANUARY 23, 2024

Skift Take: Sandra Marcus, VP of Strategy and Operations at CEMA, is leaving the association after nine months. Some say the CEMA 2024 Summit in August is a make-it-or-break-it event for the association. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Every event professional understands that events are a form of marketing – especially in a B2B and B2C world. Like any other marketing effort, events need a comprehensive event marketing strategy to get the best results. There is no one-size-all approach in a world of diverse and versatile events.

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EventMB

APRIL 29, 2022

Senthil Gopinath, CEO of ICCA joins us for this episode of the Event Manager Podcast, which focuses the future of the event industry. Senthil has over 20 years experience within the meetings, association and leisure industry. The post Podcast: Passionate Strategy by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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Eventmobi

JUNE 23, 2020

Are hybrid events a short-term solution to current conditions or a long-term shift in the events space? We asked Event Planners if they are planning to incorporate a hybrid strategy for events going forward, and if yes, to share their insights into how that will work. Adeola Fowodu, Celebration Events Management.

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As the current year winds down, event organizers are gearing up for the next round of exciting programs and gatherings. The success of an event often hinges on meticulous preparation and foresight. Planning your events calendar a year in advance provides the framework for a seamless and successful series of gatherings.

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EventMB

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency has introduced a strategy to cut waste while boosting a circular economy for all. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: Food waste creates 8% of anthropogenic greenhouse gasses globally every year.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 7, 2023

Changemaker Justin Maddox delivers creative, envelope-pushing meeting apps and other technology solutions for clients of LEO Events. MeetingsNet’s Changemakers list recognizes outstanding meeting professionals for their efforts to move their organizations and the industry forward in unique and positive ways.

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EventMB

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Skift Take: The Event Manager Podcast produced by Skift Meetings hosts a wide array of industry leaders who share their insights into embracing the strategies that drive success while addressing the issues that shape the ever changing events landscape. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Eventmobi

MARCH 2, 2022

Hybrid Events are here to stay. In the early days of 2020, many event organizers had to make a quick pivot to offer virtual-only conferences. Now, we have thankfully found a new normal, where in-person events are no longer impossible. Now, we have thankfully found a new normal, where in-person events are no longer impossible.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Marketing strategies for driving successful digital events “No matter the format—virtual, in-office or on-site—digital is a standard part of all types of meetings and events from shareholder meetings to user conferences to product introductions.” With more than 310 million smartphone users in the U.S.

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Expo Pass

JUNE 7, 2023

“All of us have the responsibility to do what we can for our industry and our planet, let’s just take the step…and make a difference.” — Lou Marrocco Hello event planners! Led by Expo Pass, it featured Corinne Roskopp ( Detroit Production House , Detroit Moves), Lou Marrocco ( Brandywine Events ), and Romina Kwong ( Eco-Friendly Events ).

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ePly

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In-person events and conferences are back. While events and event planning has morphed a bit and adjustments have been made, there is one thing that remains constant. No marketer or event planner wants to be associated with an event that is considered less than successful. What is Event Engagement?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

It’s time to talk strategy – and virtual event strategy, at that! And our lovely host today, Sarah Christl, is one of the amazing people who hop on calls with people to learn more about their events. She noticed that most people seem to be completely forgetting about the strategy side of virtual events!

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

How to effectively bringing health and happenings together Everyone seems to be looking for health and wellness tips to improve event attendee experiences. This trend isn’t merely a random personal choice; it’s truly reshaping the very fabric of events and conventions.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 15, 2017

On this episode of Event TALK we are speaking with Christy Lamagna, Founder and Chief Strategist of Strategic Meetings and Events. Our discussion focuses on the need for the planning industry, and meeting professionals to be more strategic to insure long-term success. Event TALK: Working in Non-Traditional Event Venues.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2022

Top meeting professionals gathered in the Nation’s Capital this week at Smart Meetings Mid-Atlantic Experience were treated to a crash course in finding personal and professional freedom while building a network that will serve their careers for years to come. The one-day event at Hamilton Hotel in the heart of Washington, D.C.,

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Achieving longevity and consistent success is a challenge every event planner faces Events are not merely one-time occurrences; they should be a strategic investment that yields returns over time. So, what can you do to make sure your event is seen as a necessary strategic tool every year? What benefits does the event provides?

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Plan Your Meetings

AUGUST 7, 2018

It’s no secret that the economy affects the events industry. When event budgets are slashed, event attendance drops, attendees are less willing or able to travel, and those attendees who do show up feel the effects of the economy. Calculating your revenue from events can be obtained utilizing several techniques.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. soon to debut over 25,000 more—and hosting around 400 events and 4 million visitors per year, it is the largest event venue in London.

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Eventscase Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

With the help of AI, event planners can now generate content such as event schedules, guest lists, and even promotional materials in a matter of seconds. This makes AI a powerful tool to create engaging personalised content for your events. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer an outlandish concept.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Everyone in the event industry knows their way around budgets. What is a meeting professional to do? We set up a budget for an event that could be done. So, if for instance, we are doing a single conference each fall, we may want to suggest doing another large event in the spring to keep the momentum going year-round.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 2, 2024

Jeanette Stensgaard speaks on including meetings in company strategy With more than 18 years in the meetings industry, Jeanette Stensgaard, MBA, CMP, HMCC, and Smart Women in Meetings award winner 2023 has entered the independent meetings world as the Chief Brilliance Officer for ShePlans Co. How do we get there?”

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Eventinterface

JUNE 27, 2017

On this episode of Event TALK we are speaking with Steph Pheilsticker, an award-winning thought leader and innovator with nearly 20 years of event industry experience. She was named a Top 20 Changemaker, and has been the recipient of nearly a dozen awards from the meetings industry for her work. Hybrid Events Authority.

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