Velvet Chainsaw
JUNE 6, 2023
Photo Credit: Zuko.io Images Our last post, Key Vendor Service-Level Expectations , explored how the events industry is managing through a significant loss of experienced talent. We shared some strategies to help close the gap and navigate this new normal. In the fast-paced world of event planning, strong project management from your key vendors is essential for success.
Eventmobi
JUNE 2, 2023
Event lead retrieval has evolved from sharing business cards to scanning QR codes. It’s faster, easier, and can be done on the fly—but how do you optimize the process? Microscanners might seem like a simple answer, but what if you want to include additional information or your exhibitors want to access their leads in real time? A comprehensive event tech solution supports your event’s needs in one place and makes lead retrieval a natural part of the event experience.
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Attendease
JUNE 5, 2023
With the vast amount of software available in the market, it can be challenging to find the right event management tool for your business. Like any good SaaS tool, the quality of your partner lies in how they can empower you through your unique customer journey. While fancy feature lists may be appealing, as shiny new things tend to be, they don’t necessarily lead to success.
IMG
JUNE 1, 2023
At Innovate Marketing Group, we are absolutely thrilled with the fantastic events we organized in May. It’s an incredible feeling to help our partners celebrate their remarkable milestones and celebrate them with the community. What an exhilarating and bustling month it has been! We have immense affection and gratitude for our clients and a deep passion for the work we do.
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58% of marketers claim that they need to rethink their events strategy in a new way to ensure it’s successful and meets the organization’s goals. If you’re part of this group, this playbook’s for you. In Zuddl’s free playbook around pre-event marketing, get actionable insights from experts from Vanta, Rocketlane, and more, up-to-date intel, best practices, and ready-to-use checklists and templates that’ll help you stay ahead of the curve and drive the results you need to achieve.
Conferences that Work
JUNE 5, 2023
In 2022, Zoom added avatars to their Meetings and Webinars products. Initially, Zoom only offered animal avatars, but custom human avatars were added in 2023. Zoom avatars have received mixed reviews ( 1 , 2 ), including this reaction from Miguel Neves , Editor-in-chief at Skift Meetings, on LinkedIn : “Why but why has Zoom created an avatars feature?
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Social Tables
JUNE 1, 2023
Professional event planners and marketers know that there is no one-size-fits all strategy for successful event marketing. Marketers are tasked with reaching members of their target audience, enticing them to register for an event, and continuing communications all the way up to the event to encourage attendance. To tackle all of their objectives, event professionals rely on a multitude of event marketing ideas to connect with attendees before, during, and after events.
Eventmobi
JUNE 5, 2023
Remember that awesome swag you got from your last conference? Loyal to a local coffee business you first tried between sessions? Still thinking about the event app that made navigating your weekend a breeze? Then you’re familiar with some top-notch event branding! The best event branding sticks in attendees’ minds long after the event has ended—and gets them excited when it comes around again in the future.
MeetingsNet
JUNE 5, 2023
The 3,000-member National Organization of Black County Officials has moved its meeting from Miami in late June to North Carolina in mid-October. NOBCO’s executive director spoke to MeetingsNet about the situation. On June 1, just three weeks ahead of its 37th annual convention that was set to take place in Miami, Fla., the National Organization of Black County Officials announced it was relocating the 450-person event to Charlotte, N.C., and pushing the event back to mid-October.
eventplanner
JUNE 6, 2023
InviteDesk and Halito! who both develop event software merge. With this acquisition by InviteDesk, the group becomes the largest player in the Benelux and has a stronger position for international growth.
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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
Event Industry News
JUNE 1, 2023
A new study by Power EPOS has analysed Amazon data to see which festival fans have the highest demand for festival merchandise, what the average spend is and just how much in Amazon sales the festival is making annually.
EventMB
JUNE 1, 2023
Skift Meetings was on site at IMEX Frankfurt 2023 last week and got to experience first-hand how the business events industry responded to the first
MPI
JUNE 6, 2023
¡Descubre la maravilla de San Pablo de Manta, la gloriosa “Capital Atunera del Mundo!” Con su impresionante producción de atún, este encantador rincón de Ecuador se ha convertido en uno de los destinos más destacados para los amantes del océano y los negocios.
Eventmobi
JUNE 2, 2023
Event lead retrieval has evolved from sharing business cards to scanning QR codes. It’s faster, easier, and can be done on the fly—but how do you optimize the process? Microscanners might seem like a simple answer, but what if you want to include additional information or your exhibitors want to access their leads in real time? A comprehensive event tech solution supports your event’s needs in one place and makes lead retrieval a natural part of the event experience.
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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!
MeetingsNet
JUNE 1, 2023
A significant percentage of meeting professionals say the NAACP’s advisory will be a factor in site selection. Close to 40 percent of meeting professionals responding to a recent MeetingsNet survey say that recent travel advisories issued for Florida by the NAACP and other organizations make their organization less likely to book events in that state.
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! If you’re eager to take advantage of sustainability trends, then we’ve got the tips for you. Not only can you improve your business but the world at large. Our recent webinar, Eco-Event Essentials: Sustainable Strategies , covered a range of sustainability strategies from waste reduction to a new way of thinking about Recycli
EventSource
JUNE 6, 2023
While hosting a big blowout wedding can certainly be a good time, sometimes an intimate wedding is just what the doctor ordered. An intimate wedding can be cozy and special, and is the perfect way to connect more deeply with those around you. They can also be cost-effective and more environmentally friendly than larger-style weddings. But more so, hosting a tiny soiree allows the night to be a more personal one, allowing you to socialize with your guests more and truly leave your mark on a speci
EventMB
JUNE 2, 2023
Skift Take: The new purpose-built venue significantly boosts the city's capacity to hold business events and stands as a strong symbol of the recovery of New Zealand's business events sector.
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 2, 2023
6 steps to finding the right event tech vendors and product Finding the right event tech can be a long, tedious process. The journey of locating vendors and the resources that best match your needs can send any planner into a tailspin. To help planners avoid the inevitable headache, Smart Meetings sat down with Huong Nguyen, CEO and founder of Shiloh Events , to find the best path forward for meeting planners looking for the right event tech for their needs.
Guidebook
JUNE 5, 2023
Have you ever wished you knew what event attendees were thinking? Do you want the ability to make improvements in real time? If the answers are yes, then live polling and surveys through an event app are what you need to take your events to the next level. Here, we’ll discuss the importance of getting feedback from your event attendees, how the right technology can help provide real-time feedback, how Guidebook gives anyone the ability to create their own app, and much more.
Event Age by Swapcard
JUNE 1, 2023
Swapcard has earned another round of awards from the world’s largest software marketplace and review platform—G2. Each quarter, G2 compiles reviews from users, along with data from online sources and social networks to score and spotlight the best software businesses. Since listing on G2 in Winter 2021/22, Swapcard has earned multiple badges for being an easy-to-use solution for in-person and hybrid events.
Python Events
JUNE 2, 2023
Have you ever found yourself in a long queue waiting to buy a ticket for your favourite concert, only to realise that the tickets have sold out? Or perhaps you’ve lost your paper ticket and had to go through the hassle of getting it reprinted. Well, worry no more! With mobile ticketing, these issues are a thing of the past. Mobile ticketing is a digital solution that replaces traditional paper tickets with an electronic version stored on your mobile device via a mobile app.
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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!
EventSource
JUNE 2, 2023
Your wedding day is truly special, thanks to the presence of your loved ones at the bridal party. Whether you’ve known them since childhood or became friends later in life, these are the people you can’t imagine tying the knot without. They often go the extra mile to ensure everything leading up to the big day goes smoothly. So, why not express your gratitude with a thoughtful gift that shows how much you appreciate them?
EventMB
JUNE 6, 2023
Skift Take: Apple just unveiled a whole suite of new products at its Worldwide Developers Conference, many of which are likely to have a significant impact business on events. Here are the details.
Event Industry News
JUNE 1, 2023
Event Tech Live (ETL) Vegas partner, lead capture specialist Zuant, launches a 3D tour of the show this week, an interactive digital twin giving visitors around the world a chance to see the layout of the room, exhibitors’ stands and ETL’s acclaimed content in action.
MeetingsNet
JUNE 2, 2023
Mobile World Congress required the submission of a photo to register for in-person attendance. The host nation’s regulators have ruled that requirement illegal. Facial-recognition technology has many potential benefits for event hosts, including security and real-time assessment of attendee engagement. However, there are privacy concerns around using facial recognition that event organizers must understand, or they risk civil action and financial penalty.
Speaker: Smita Das, MD, PhD, MPH, Medical Director, Psychiatry and Naj Wright, MBA, C-Suite HR Executive
The last year and a half has been one of extreme stress and anxiety for the American Workforce. A 2021 New York University School of Global Public Health survey of 5,850 people who drink alcohol found that 29 percent have increased their drinking during the pandemic. Among people who have been experiencing depression (64% more likely) and anxiety (41% more likely), which have also become more prevalent over the last 18 months, the risk is even higher.
Endless Events
JUNE 5, 2023
The events industry is a melting pot of talent and diverse backgrounds, with event professionals bringing rich experiences and unique perspectives to the field. It’s not uncommon to find professionals holding degrees in business, communications, or marketing, complementing others with a foundation in hospitality or years of experience in related industries.
Python Events
JUNE 1, 2023
Are you an event organiser looking for ways to sell tickets online? Look no further! We’ve developed Seatlab to make things easy, hassle-free and cost-effective. Gone are the days when people had to queue up for hours outside a box office or call a hotline to book their tickets. With just a few clicks , attendees can now purchase event tickets from the comfort of their own homes.
EventSource
JUNE 1, 2023
You’ve exchanged the vows, you’ve committed to the love of your life, and you’re ready to eat and dance the night away. But first, the walk back down the aisle, this time together as a married couple! So how do you want that moment to be celebrated? While it’s customary to throw rice at the end of the service, here are a few alternative creative ceremony toss ideas if you’re looking for a ceremony exit that is a little less traditional.
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