SpotMe Blog

JULY 28, 2023

Selecting the right in-person event platform to manage your onsite events is critical to their success. Especially because 95% of marketers believe that in-person events help achieve business goals (American-based event technology company). What Is An In-Person Event Platform? American event technology company).

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MeetingsNet

MAY 13, 2022

The web of business relationships needed to deliver a successful event is large and critical. Even as in-person events return, many planners will find that building supplier relationships remotely is more necessity than ever. Here is some of the online meeting advice from those the researchers call “expert trust builders.”.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Representing an investment of over £1 million, B30 Studios has been conceived in part to address the enormous demand for virtual and hybrid events as well as the future needs of content creation. A research study conducted by Eventsforce meanwhile found that 75% of organisers were planning on running a hybrid event in 2021-2022.

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Imagine purchasing tickets to a highly-anticipated event promising exclusive talks with podcast celebrities and a panel with the actors from Supernatural and Harry Potter. Instead, event planners are living within the constraints and are more reliant on proper planning and financial forecasting to ensure the success of their events.

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TicketBud

JANUARY 11, 2024

A trifecta of event trends in 2024 shows promise in creating innovative, immersive, and inclusive events that drive engagement and align with evolving societal values. But embracing advanced event technologies isn’t just a passing fad – it is crucial in revolutionizing the event landscape. “As

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GEVME

MARCH 4, 2019

When you work in the event industry, sooner or later you will need qualification and certification of your skills to stand out from the bulk of planners and to provide proof of your expertise. Nowadays, you can find many event management professional certification programs and courses. About event management certification.

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Event Industry News

MAY 11, 2022

After two years of connecting remotely, we finally get to meet each other face to face again, as in-person events start to resume. Many event managers plan to continue using or start adopting hybrid event formats, by increasing their on-site presence while taking advantage of online solutions. The best part?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2023

Plan with confidence Toronto is more than a meeting place Toronto is North America’s fourth most populous city, making it Canada’s largest and most visited destination. There is much to explore, from big-ticket events, top attractions, award-winning restaurants, and Canada’s leading business sectors.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 20, 2023

When organizing a meeting, conference or any event, the idea that generational profiling—or as I like to call it, generational stereotyping—will somehow enhance its success is unfounded. To substantiate this, we can refer to our research. Profiling groups of people is a service that my company, Valuegraphics Research Company, offers.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Learning tracks cover challenges that keep meeting professionals up at night When what is expected to be the largest crowd ever for an events industry trade show arrives at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas in October for IMEX America 2023 , the focus will squarely be on connecting people in new, effective ways. to 12:30 p.m.

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 11, 2023

They’re the space where current members can access their benefits, new visitors can scope you out, and you can highlight upcoming events in detail. We’ll show you 11 examples of the best association websites, plus a look at high quality association event websites! Event tech integration. Event pages. SEO optimization.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It would never become an issue, it would be part of your estate planning. Whether we’re going to a research facility or just going out.” “We We want to buy local, seasonal, sustainable,” says Beth Williamson, general manager/district manager for Centerplate, Virginia Beach Convention Center’s on-site caterer. “We

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The Castle Group

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

As the global population continues to get vaccinated and booster shots become more readily available, corporate travel is ramping back up. New research from the Incentive Travel Industry Index showed that 82% of the companies surveyed are actively planning in-person travel incentives for 2022. Because it works!

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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2023

Plan with confidence Toronto Is More Than a Meeting Place Toronto is North America’s fourth most populous city, making it Canada’s largest and most visited destination. There is much to explore, from big-ticket events, top attractions, award-winning restaurants, and Canada’s leading business sectors.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2022

When the Ultrasonic Industry Association (UIA) wanted to conduct its yearly symposium, UIA50, the organisers required a venue that could not only provide a unique event space, but also offer considerable academic credentials to host global industry leaders. A Hybrid Event. The UIA50 symposium was no different.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

After Huber shared a sobering presentation on global warming scenarios that also included research specific to how events contribute to climate change, events industry panelists discussed sustainability initiatives underway and explored what else needs to be done.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

We’ve all found ourselves adapting to a new world and a new travel industry, especially travel planners,” said Glynn who is outgoing president of SITE Global, the association for incentive planners. Guest safety has become a focal aspect of incentive travel planning. Listen to the whole Incentive Trends conversation on demand.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 27, 2020

On 23 rd January, Tobacco Dock welcomed 120 guests from the UK’s leading event agencies, exhibition organisers and venue finders, as well as over 100 corporate clients, to showcase its exciting plans for 2020.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2023

is a travel planner who often finds herself in unfamiliar cities in the US and abroad on hotel site inspections and destination FAMs. “I An Ex-Navy Seal On Staying Safe “Women traveling alone are definitely targeted more than men,” says Harding Bush, senior manager for security operations, Global Rescue and former Navy Seal.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2021

Editor’s Note : As part of Back Light , a series of articles sharing illuminating insider observations, we asked Tahira Endean, head of events with SITE Global to share the decision-making process behind last month’s SITE NITE all NITE and the lessons learned. Why SITE NITE all NITE? How Did We Do It?

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 30, 2021

This August, HIMSS’ Global Health Conference & Exhibition will become one of the first large meetings in the health-care industry to mandate that all participants provide proof of vaccination in order to gain entry to the in-person event. Courtesy HIMSS). A digital option will be offered to those who choose not to travel.

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Event Marketer

MAY 9, 2022

Despite the progress made in the return to in-person, event marketers are facing a new set of challenges related to meeting the expectations of changed audiences and fighting the urge to return to the status quo of pre-pandemic programming. Embrace corporate-wide event strategies. Hyper-target markets. Create unifying experiences.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2023

Event safety requires taking action before tragedy strikes How do meeting planners keep track of an ever-evolving landscape of risks, emergencies and event safety needs? Event planners need to be constantly looking at foreseeable risks. Oftentimes, the priority is the overall event preparation and attendee experience.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Following are stirring ways to breath fresh air into meetings and a bonus idea for when Mother Nature has other plans. An on-site fly-fishing center features two ponds stocked with rainbow trout, group team-building activities and classes led by Matt Heron, a Federation of Fly Fishers Certified Casting Instructor. On the Fly.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

You planned a spectacular event. Do you cancel or continue with your live event as planned? The fact is your event deserves to be successful despite all the uncertainties in the market. The fact is your event deserves to be successful despite all the uncertainties in the market. Simplify hybrid events.

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zkipster

JUNE 8, 2023

Planning an event and don’t know where to start? Use this essential event planning checklist to make sure you’re following all the necessary steps. The experienced team of former event planners at zkipster have identified the stages of event planning and the tasks you must have on your event to do list.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 22, 2024

Organizations have been shifting away from boycotting, banning, or canceling their events in controversial destinations, and shining a spotlight on the issues. Organizers can give local speakers and/or local businesses impacted by the legislation a platform at their event to raise awareness. in record-breaking numbers.

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Event Industry News

JULY 27, 2021

With the global rollout of vaccination programs and countries opening their borders once more, in-person events are slowly making a return. And hosting a hybrid event that allows both in-person and virtual attendees to participate will make a lot of sense for associations and membership organizations moving forwards.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In its latest report for the West Midlands Growth Company, data compiled by RJS Associates shows that the region’s business events performance in 2022 – which includes meetings, conferences and events held in the West Midlands – was at approximately 78% of 2019 levels.

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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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EventUp

JUNE 23, 2020

Part of doing your due diligence in the event planning process is to make sure you vet the venue before you book. While it is nice to be able to see the site in person, it’s not always a possibility for a number of reasons - distance, scheduling, global pandemic.the list goes on. > Explore the Venue Website.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 10, 2017

If you plan events, the Technavio 2017-2021 market research report on global event management software will definitely catch your eye. The global event-management software market size is projected to grow to USD 1.64 The global event-management software market size is projected to grow to USD 1.64

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Eventsforce

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Want the lowdown on all things events? After the initial blow of the Covid-19 pandemic, there is little doubt that 2021 continued to disrupt the world of meetings and events. And what should you, as an event professional, be considering for your plans next year? This means that events will be forced to change.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The report was released today, 14 February, and was created on behalf of IACC by students from the Hotel Management School of Maastricht using interviews, a survey and desk-based research. Interviewees said that they were comfortable in staging multi-location meetings, where there are live hubs connected together using technology.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The report was released today, 14 February, and was created on behalf of IACC by students from the Hotel Management School of Maastricht using interviews, a survey and desk-based research. Interviewees said that they were comfortable in staging multi-location meetings, where there are live hubs connected together using technology.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 18, 2019

With today’s headlines, risk management is on every event professional’s radar. The best way to take steps toward protecting your attendees in the case of emergency is to have a clear emergency management plan for each event you host. A few important questions to consider: Do they have a crisis/emergency plan in place?

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Event Industry News

MARCH 9, 2021

Following nearly a year of canceled trade shows, Go LIVE Together is working closely with major convention and exhibitions-oriented cities around the United States to helppromote safereopening plans and accelerate recovery for the business events industry’s nearly 7 million employees, as well as the markets they support.

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