Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 12, 2020

Global, national and local governments are all over the board on prescribed actions, from declaring states of emergency to barring travel. Many organizations are banning business travel altogether, with large companies mandating that employees work virtually and educational institutions closing campuses to students and staff.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 28, 2016

These 40, follow-worthy social media influencers are highly engaged, limitless resources that are quick to share helpful content to help you succeed and grow your business. That’s why the Social Tables Twitter account serves up tweets to help you stay ahead of the competition, in 140 characters or less. DahliaElGazzar.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 5, 2017

Social media has long been trumpeted as a valuable tool for meeting and event planners who want to boost their marketing strategy. Mastering social media is key to connecting with millennials , who respond well to non-traditional marketing models. In the past, social media was a great source of free marketing.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Effectively manage the event budget Based on your strategic plan, develop a realistic, line-item budget covering all aspects of the event — venue, vendors, security, food and beverage, staffing, swag, and the dozens of other expenses that pop up. Check out our top 10 strategies for promoting your event on social media.

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Expo Pass

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

We should start by saying that venues everywhere have put in tons of work to be able to host literally any kind of event right now. Whatever you are planning — in-person, virtual, or hybrid — there is a venue that can help make it happen. So to help you out, here’s our top 6 questions we would ask a venue before booking.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

From cinematic capabilities in the lecture theatres, to special sound and lighting effects, Savoy Place is a pioneering event venue with a technologically advanced in-house AV team. For event planners with delegates across the country, it can be useful to have two venues that can link up and seamlessly talk to each other.

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EventUp

JULY 2, 2020

Searching for the perfect venue is one of the first (and most important) things an engaged couple does when planning their wedding day. Many traditional nuptials have historically taken place in religious venues. Wineries, museums, national parks, and botanical gardens are just a few popular types of these venues.

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All Seated

MAY 2, 2023

The pandemic and work-from-home trends have led to a surge in mixing business with leisure travel. From the digital strategist launching a campaign while beachside to the manager checking emails at an alfresco café, the pandemic and its rise in working from home have blurred the lines between private and professional lives and travel.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Social media advertising: If you have a large list of contacts, you can create custom social ads with messages specific to each segment you want to target. Choose venues where this networking angle can be explored. Appeal to Bleisure (business/travel leisure). Unique Venues. Face-to-face time.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2023

Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) will hold a session on the future of incentive travel, while Webex addresses the new reality of tighter budgets yet increasing numbers of attendees. Pursuing nonconventional venues and activities is another way to address the changing trends of the new generation of professionals.

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Social Tables

JUNE 1, 2023

From social media marketing and paid advertising to SEO improvement and event messaging, we cover advertising ideas and marketing strategies for both virtual and live events. Include easy-to-spot icons linking to the event’s social media pages, registration page, and so forth.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. The Travel Foundation and the U.S.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Vaccine hesitancy, fueled by substantial misinformation on social media and some media channels, remains a significant barrier to taming the ravages of COVID-19. Two important caveats are that I’m assuming travelers: Are fully vaccinated; and. Airline travel seems reasonably safe these days. Conclusions.

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IMG

JULY 19, 2023

The influencer marketing world has been catapulted to new and exciting directions beyond social media campaigns. Be creative when picking the venue or deciding on the activities planned for the community of influencers. Influencer events are one of the most exciting and impactful of all.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

On April 11, Global Meetings Industry Day was marked by in-person educational sessions and meet-ups, a 12-hour virtual event, hundreds of social-media posts—and even an original poem. Travel Association organizes GMID, providing messaging, graphics (sample above), and other resources for participants. Published: Vegas 2.jpg

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Expo Pass

JUNE 27, 2022

View an in-app map of your venue. An in-app map and directions to your venue means attendees will always be in the perfect spot. Social media integration. One of the best uses of the app is to find out what attendees, speakers, or anyone else is saying on social media. Promote travel options.

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All Seated

JUNE 6, 2023

The Benefits of Virtual Tours for Venues The Benefits of Virtual Tours for Destinations How Venues Can Use Virtual Tours to Support Destinations Best Practices for Creating Effective Virtual Tours The world-renowned Art Institute of Chicago is home to more than 300,000 works of art. IN THIS ARTICLE: What is a Virtual Tour?

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EventBank Insights

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Finding the right venue can make or break an event, so it’s important that you find the perfect venue to house your event. But how do you find the perfect event venue? So, although finding the perfect venue will always take time, it doesn’t always have to feel overwhelming. Quick Reads.

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GEVME

JANUARY 23, 2021

The most basic means to stream a hybrid event can be done over social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook live. Social Media Marketing World: . In the case of a hybrid event, the money usually spent on arranging for travel and accommodation, food, and beverage for attendees can be reduced. Cost-Effective:

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GEVME

JANUARY 23, 2021

The most basic means to stream a hybrid event can be done over social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook live. Social Media Marketing World: . In the case of a hybrid event, the money usually spent on arranging for travel and accommodation, food, and beverage for attendees can be reduced. Cost-Effective:

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GEVME

JANUARY 23, 2021

The most basic means to stream a hybrid event can be done over social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook live. Social Media Marketing World: . In the case of a hybrid event, the money usually spent on arranging for travel and accommodation, food, and beverage for attendees can be reduced. Cost-Effective:

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Host Virtual, Hybrid or a Series of Satellite Events Research by MeetGreen shows that air travel by attendees, speakers or sponsors accounts for 70% of an event’s carbon footprint. Meaning, reducing travel is one of the easiest and most significant ways to make a large environmental impact. If possible, identify outdoor venue options.

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 19, 2022

Imagine where they might travel from, how they will arrive at your event, and what that first interaction with your event will be. Cosplay characters interact with guests waiting in line to keep them entertained creating unique social media moments ahead of the event. Cast yourself in the role of your guest.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Continue to focus on the ever-changing expectations of venues and event attendees, as they often fluctuate with the times. She explains, “You can have the best caterers, the most wonderful venue, amazing artists and magnificent décor, but unless a practical time plan is followed, the result won’t meet the expectations of the client.”

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

Use social media, email marketing, and promotional partnerships to spread the word. Inconvenient timing or location : Choose a date, time, and venue that encourages maximum participation. Host details about the event schedule, speakers, venue information, and a way for people to register and buy tickets.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

They can provide features like personalized schedules, live polling, Q&A sessions, and social media integration that make the attendee experience more immersive and interactive. Find the perfect venue Selecting the right venue is crucial for the success of your in-person events.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Provide a budget outline that breaks the total down into specific categories like venue costs, presentation tech, F&B, entertainment, decorations, and security. Include hidden event costs like guest count attrition, conference calls, credit card fees, and venue amenity expenses. Want to test out event diagramming for free?

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Things like target audience, messaging, venue selection, and budget are all part of the planning process. Logistics management: From booking the venue to arranging travel and accommodation for attendees and speakers, experienced pharma event planners handle all the logistical details.

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Event Industry News

JULY 15, 2021

Rules on masks, testing and vaccine passports will differ from venue to venue across the UK, but music fans are told: “Going to gigs will be one of the safest things that you can do” Music venues from across the UK have revealed what to expect when it comes to COVID safety rules when they reopen in the coming weeks.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

A hybrid event is a type of event that has a mixture of a physical event with a virtual platform, sometimes along with social media integration. With this came the virtual events and social media. A company can now create a hype about the event way in advance over social media, which usually increases attendance.

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Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

An event, as we know, can involve many different moving parts, so by planning early, you’ll get more options for different elements of the event: venue options, speakers/talents options, sponsorship options, marketing options, and so on. Also, consider travel and accommodation costs. For virtual events, you can skip this.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 29, 2020

To maximize the impact of and business results from your online or real-world event at a time when some people might be hesitant to travel , it’s vital to start with a comprehensive event marketing plan. In the age of COVID-19, you’ll also want to include a section on your venue’s health and safety precautions.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The top four sustainability elements that respondents are trying to quantify for their executives and shareholders are: total distance traveled by attendees, sponsors, and event staff; electricity consumption at venues; carbon-dioxide emissions for travel and on-site activity; and the environmental impact of catering operations.

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GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc. But the good side is that the cost of booking a venue, travelling, arranging food, beverages, gift giveaways will all be eliminated in virtual corporate events.

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GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc. But the good side is that the cost of booking a venue, travelling, arranging food, beverages, gift giveaways will all be eliminated in virtual events.

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Corporate Events Social Media Food and Beverage Event Management 156

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

Providing extra virtual event space if your physical venue is at capacity. Enabling participants with no travel budget to still attend the event remotely. Ensuring people with health issues that prevent them from traveling can follow the event. One of the biggest expenses associated with in-person events is the venue.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The answers to these questions have emerged from qualitative research with corporate event planners, conducted by Athena, the Art Deco multi-purpose events venue located in Leicester’s cultural quarter. The Land Registry has embraced subsidised travel and tickets at events. Social media has also driven demand.

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