Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2025

” The bill was referred to appropriations and will go to the senate next as part of state budget discussions. .” He pointed to the decline of visitors to the United States from outside the country already happening due to national politics and said, “This is the time to take nothing for granted.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 30, 2021

That’s why we like to refer to this role as a Content Weaver. Check credentials and verify references. An emcee ensures that an event flows seamlessly with all of its threads – content, speakers, audience and suppliers – woven together into a cohesive narrative. The event’s flow and energy are in the hands of the emcee.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 27, 2025

The term neurodivergence refers to people whose thinking and learning styles differ from more typical (“neurotypical”) thinking and learning styles. And that also means that many best practices the event industry employs to engage audiences may miss the mark or squander the opportunity to connect effectively with this population.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Outside, they could visit the Papaya Juice Bar, a reference to the team’s papaya orange color, with a design inspired by a McLaren Formula 1 race engineer booth. Over at the Levi’s Austin store, the space was converted into Formula 1-inspired pit lane , with the Levi’s x McLaren Racing collection featured in custom-wrapped displays.

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Apparel 2009 2024 Sponsorships 317

Picatic by Eventbrite

APRIL 25, 2022

When you attend a networking conference by World’s Best Connectors, CEO Denise Meredith guarantees you’ll leave with the three Rs: resources, references, and referrals. Forget stifling convention centers and rubbery chicken. Growing up, I remember reading, writing, arithmetic,” says Meredith.

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Eventmobi

MARCH 19, 2025

Revenue refers to the funds you expect to generate from your event. Record this number and any lessons learned so you can refer to this information when planning your next event. Develop An Event Budget With your financial event goals in mind, its time to create your budget. The total will be your events profit margin.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 21, 2025

As presenting sponsor, rolling-paper company Zig-Zag celebrated the occasion with a tribute to cannabis culture hosted at Charlie Fox, referred to as the Bergdorfs of dispensaries, featuring a timeline-themed installation showcasing vintage packaging, iconic collabs and cultural artifacts that followed Zig-Zags evolution over the generations.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Beyond the photo-worthy design elements, attendees encountered Red One-inspired Krampus games, themed cocktails, character bartenders, Krampus throne, Grylas secret back room, a Krampus Schlapp machine (another movie reference) and appearances from the Christmas Devil himself.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 13, 2025

Duo showed up in a Brat t-shirt, a reference to Charli XCXs album, which was also bright green, and was ultimately thrown out of the stadium, inciting all kinds of social media coverage. leg of Swifts tour.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 7, 2025

And score one for personalization: All brand representatives and staff on-site learn and refer to each attendee by name.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Within the reimagined subway station, fans got a taste of the singers creative vision, with design elements splashed in her signature purple hue, along with nods to New York City, including references to Sony and Rodrigos recent creative campaign and MetroCards featuring the singer wearing her LinkBuds Fit product.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 28, 2022

The Ex Awards Gala, referred to over the years as the “event industry’s Golden Globes,” featured a full-course dinner, drinks, live music, mirrored costumed artists, table drops, cheer contests, and 30 categories of inspiring work and winners from some of the biggest brands in the world.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 9, 2019

By building a master file of attendee profiles, pain points, notable differences, and observations for all types of events, you’ll have a reference point to inform future events. With the master file as reference, you’ll be able to tailor your marketing approach to precisely target prospects for future events.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Launched in 2018 and referred to as ‘the Airbnb of events’ by the FT, Togather has become the go-to location for event planners to book suppliers for corporate events, weddings and much more, with over 30 million having attended Togather events.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Obviously, the name was very intriguing, and the posters were incredible in terms of really highlighting what people knew with a cute little spinlike Sleepless in Salami had Veg Ryan, a reference to Meg Ryan from the movie. It was totally in the character and personality of our brand, which is fun and very inclusive.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 28, 2020

Refer to this short, recent video , in which my colleague Sarah Michel offers some practical suggestions for making your virtual events successful. Following are some lessons we have distilled from talking with dozens of clients and attending many recent virtual events: Have a clear strategy. Engagement is necessary.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This way, you’ll have a reference for what storytelling strategies worked and which areas could be improved when you plan future events. Learn more about how event planning software can help you incorporate your brand story into your event from start to finish by booking a time to talk to the EventUp Planner team.

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IMG

MARCH 17, 2025

Provide Opportunities Hire, invest, and refer women to help them advance. Amanda believes in the philosophy of lifting as we climb and shares five impactful ways to do this: Mentorship & Sponsorship Advocate for women when theyre not in the room. Collaboration Over Competition Look for ways to partner instead of compete.

Sponsorships 195

Sponsorships Financial Marketing Management 195

Event Marketer

AUGUST 23, 2024

What’s being referred to as the new Comic-Con for sports fans, the event attracted more than 70,000 sports fans and collectors to the Javits Center, and featured appearances from a roster of celebrity talent, from Tom Brady to Derek Jeter to Travis Scott. 16-18, in New York City.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

In each market, with the help of well-known eateries in the area, the brand will provide a localized twist on a beloved culinary duomartinis and fries, sometimes referred to as the Adult Happy Meal.

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Travel Social Media Fashion 2025 259

Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 18, 2025

With each Wes Anderson picture plunging the viewer into a world with its own codes, motifs, references and instantly recognisable sets and costumes, theres a real opportunity to create a unique event experience at the museum next year that takes inspiration from his films.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 4, 2019

Content refers to what is being discussed. Process refers to how the content is discussed. We use that content to attract registrants, exhibitors and sponsors. Content serves as the foundation to our entire event. Content Versus Process. In facilitated learning experiences you hear two words: content and process.

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EventMB

APRIL 9, 2020

Many Eventbrite workers are referring to what happened yesterday as to the ‘Blood Orange Wednesday’. Eventbrite announced yesterday that it was letting go 45% of its staff. What does it mean for the delicate balance of the event technology sector?

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 16, 2020

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) stopped using the title Speaker and refer to their SME’s as Learning Facilitators , which has had a profound effect on the way they now approach all their session formats. Rebrand title from Speakers to Facilitators of Learning.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

May I have a list of references or a link to reviews? Remember, a photographer should never hesitate to provide you with references or a written contract, and they should make you feel comfortable and excited about your wedding photos. Will they be view-able online? How many final images should I expect to receive? Coordinator?

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Insurance Contracts Travel Venues 296

Attendease

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Consider incorporating town and city names and landmarks in your design or modifying your organization’s logo to reference the location of an event. Mistake to avoid: Your merchandise references your organization but not your event or--more dangerously--references your event but not your organization!

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Social Media Apparel Events Event Planning 334

Attendease

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Refer back to these tips each time you draft a message for your event fundraising strategy, and take note of which strategies work best. Give a clear next step. Explain what you would like alumni to do next (i.e., RSVP for your event, donate, or fill out a survey) and provide a link so they can take action easily.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Over the past few years, the term has become somewhat of a buzzword, and it’s important to remember that “sustainability” refers to many dynamic practices and goals. Read More: Sustainability as a Practice Defining Sustainability The discussion began with a broad overview of what sustainability means to each speaker.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 27, 2025

But as far as bold statements, refer to the point about goals. And as for statement sneakers that have taken the events industry by storm? Let us attest that ONs are still our favorite choice for putting in miles around the show floor. Because sometimes, black and comfortable is just fine. Photo credit: Anna Huddleston Have a story idea?

Trade Shows 147

Trade Shows Apparel Sports Entertainment 147

Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 17, 2018

During some consulting gigs we hear references to “Dr. Smith’s year” or “Sally’s year” when referring to past annual conferences. For most association executives, calling this out as a sacred cow that needs to be barbecued is a CLM (career-limiting move). But as a consultant, I can call ‘em as I see ‘em. This article is for you.

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to computer systems that simulate human intelligence. App is short for ‘application’, which refers to a software program developed for a specific purpose. Attendance tracking refers to the process of monitoring the journey attendees take before, during, and after events.

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Event Planning B2C Event Apps Speakers 246

Conferences that Work

JANUARY 20, 2020

Although it’s written for software testing conferences (hence the references to Lean Coffee and k-cards ) first-time organizers of small conferences of any kind will learn a lot. While it doesn’t offer the level of detail in Conferences That Work , it’s an excellent introduction to the key issues.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Examples of past virtual event experience and references? The initial criteria for selecting a guest speaker for an event, live or virtual, remain the same: great credentials, relevant topic, good standing within the industry or area, solid references. How do they plan on connecting with the audience?

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 12, 2024

It refers to the process of turning religious activities into events that create a public presence. The Venuefication of Sacred and Non-Sacred Space Venuefication refers to the transformation of both sacred (e.g., The Eventization of Faith The concept of Eventization of Faith is central to the paper. and Olsen, Daniel H. 4, Article 13.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Conversations around diversity and inclusion often refer to people of different genders, races, religious beliefs, and sexual preferences. Inclusivity and diversity have become a focal point for events and professionals in the industry. We explore the why and how of creating inclusive spaces for so-called neurodivergent people.

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EventMB

JANUARY 16, 2022

But with the increasing number of virtual events, little has been done to address the topic of virtual event safety — and no, we aren't referring to data security. Recently, event safety has focused on Covid-compliance for in-person and hybrid events. Virtual event safety is an interesting concept to grasp.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Plus, discover exciting developments in the industry geared towards inspiring ever more genuine and lasting connection, like the recent publication of The Belonging Playbook , a reference guide to creating belonging in event design developed as a collaboration between Storycraft Labs and the Google Experience Institute.

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