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JANUARY 5, 2023

In these belt-tightened times, savvy event organizers are looking for new ways to boost their revenue. Here are 5 proven ways to bring in additional income from your event.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 15, 2023

It’s time for a “sound of silence” roundup of meetings industry pet peeves. “…the vision that was planted in my brain Still remains Within the sound of silence” —Simon & Garfunkel – Sound Of Silence (1965) Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post The meeting industry’s sound of silence appeared first on Conferences That Work.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 11, 2023

On the hunt for the top medical communications companies to help you run better life science events? Planning and running successful events in the pharma industry involves managing multiple vendors, overseeing details, and executing a plan that’s cost-efficient and produces tangible results. With so much to manage, it is crucial to choose your partners carefully.

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EventMB

JANUARY 3, 2023

Skift Take: With attendee and exhibitor numbers getting closer to pre-Covid figures, the entire meetings industry is hopeful for a strong CES that sets the tone for the rest of 2023. — Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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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.

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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.

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Event Marketer

MAY 11, 2023

The editors of Event Marketer announce the winners of the 2023 Ex Awards, the world’s oldest and most prestigious recognition program for event and experiential marketing. Victors were crowned at a “Let’s Glow”-themed gala held during the Experiential Marketing Summit in Las Vegas, May 9-11. The post Winners Announced: The 2023 Ex Awards appeared first on Event Marketer.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

2022 is in the books, folks. 2023 is a squeaky, shiny new year that promises brands plenty of opportunities (and a few challenges). So, what can we expect in the new year? Event planners need to know what’s on the radar for 2023, but don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Endless Events’ 2023 Event Industry Trends Guide includes insights based on our years of experience in events and our team’s proprietary research into event trends.

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Event Industry News

MAY 10, 2023

{10-11} Carlton House Terrace, the home of The British Academy for humanities and social sciences, is taking bookings from April 2024 for its vibrant new event spaces, which are part of a £9.6 million refurbishment.

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Oveit

MAY 26, 2023

Oveit’s granular reporting allows you to gain a deeper understanding of their attendees’ registration details. And while we collect and offer any information […] The post Granular reporting – how to get a better understanding of the attendee data appeared first on Oveit.

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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

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MeetingsNet

MAY 15, 2023

Pilots are walking the picket line, but odds are that planes will keep flying. Here’s why. Recent news that pilots at American, Southwest, and United airlines are threatening to strike might be fraying the nerves of meeting professionals concerned about their upcoming events. Here’s a wrap-up of the latest news on airline pilot contracts, and some perspective on the possibility of a strike.

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Picatic by Eventbrite

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

An Excel spreadsheet full of data on ticket sales, budget, and registration information can be an incredibly helpful resource as you plan your event. By using Excel for your event planning, you’ll discover it’s more than a simple event checklist. It’s a versatile application with plenty of tools to help with event management.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2023

Display Changes Will Not Apply to Group Rates What you see on your Bonvoy app is what you will get—including resort, destination and other fees—at the registration desk after May 15 if a promised shift in how prices are displayed goes through as required in a November, 2021 settlement with the State of Pennsylvania. The full room price will be displayed on all the company’s U.S. channels, including Marriott.com, the mobile app and voice reservations.

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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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JANUARY 20, 2023

Skift Take: During the World Economic Forum in Davos, attendees were required to get tested for Covid onsite. A negative test granted access, while a positive test led to the attendee’s badge being deactivated.

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MPI

APRIL 11, 2023

Pádraic Gilligan, chief marketing officer for SITE, will walk attendees through the latest trends in incentive travel and its “awesome, transformational power” at MPI’s EMEC Brighton, 26-28 March.

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Event Age by Swapcard

MAY 17, 2023

The trade show and exhibition industry breathed a collective sigh of relief when global trade show revenues forecasts for 2023 were announced - 87% of pre-pandemic earnings. (How’s that for a comeback? ?) That being said, the storm is far from over. An economic downturn has led to budget cuts, layoffs, and a whole lot of uncertainty. To help you weather the storm, we’ll be presenting the three main challenges you will be facing as a trade show organizer in 2023 and how you can beat them.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

From Sober October to Dry January to the booming sober-curious movement , a fast-growing number of consumers are aspiring to lead more balanced lifestyles by cutting down on booze. And savvy marketers are carving out time and space within their events and activations to ensure that those riding the alcohol-free wagon feel comfortable, welcome and seen.

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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.

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Eventsforce

MAY 16, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has indelibly changed the ways in which we live and work. For those in the events sector, the advent and continued popularity of hybrid and remote is undeniably one of the era’s lasting legacies, one which has left a profound mark on the wider industry. Yet deeper still runs the impact of another new normal: remote working. As the results of our white paper have revealed, this practice is now firmly entrenched within the sector’s wider working culture.

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Event Industry News

MAY 18, 2023

The meetings and events industry in the UK has experienced a rise in the Price Per Head by 14.7% in Q1 of 2023, marginally exceeding inflation, according to the Event Economy Tracker by The Business of Events.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 26, 2023

The official convention bureau for Cambridge and the surrounding area recently held an event to mark its 25 th anniversary, focusing on the key challenges and opportunities facing the business meetings industry today. ‘Events: Matters Arising’, organised by Meet Cambridge at King’s College and attended by 99 event professionals – both organisers and venues – included a panel session, with high-profile industry players debating issues facing the sector.

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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.

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Maritz Global Events

MAY 24, 2023

As we celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity this week, it’s a wonderful time to acknowledge and celebrate the Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) at Maritz as part of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) efforts. Created to provide a community-driven space for support and feedback, our employee resource groups ensure we honor the individuality and needs of all employees.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2023

Hanif Mohammad Mohammad is executive chef for TownePlace Suites Nashville Downtown/Capitol District in Tennessee. Mohammad comes from Nashville Airport Marriott, where he spent the last 14 years as executive chef for its four dining outlets. Brooke Tadena Tadena is Hawaii Convention Center ’s executive chef. His more than a decade of culinary experience most recently saw him working as executive sous chef at Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki, a position he held since 2014.

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The Planner's Lounge

MAY 23, 2023

Seeing as most of your ideal clients hang out on Pinterest – this platform is one to strongly consider adding to your marketing strategy. Being a visual search engine, Pinterest does operate very differently from other social media platforms, so before diving in, there are several factors to consider. Let’s discover seven ways to know if you are ready to start using Pinterest for marketing your wedding business!

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EventMB

MAY 22, 2023

Skift Take: The NAACP is the latest group to issue a formal Florida travel advisory in response to a Governor Ron DeSantis bill. The LGBTQ+ and the Latino communities have done the same, and now meetings and events are canceling.

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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.

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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.

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MAY 9, 2023

With virtual and hybrid events on the rise and demand for live-streaming platforms going through the roof, there’s been a race to bring live-streaming capability in-house. At present, the market is full to the brim with Frankenstein products that are buggy, time-intensive, expensive, and “added” to the platform, instead of being built-in. It happens time and time again - speakers at your event participating in countless dry runs, only to get hit with a, “Sorry, it seems our speaker is experienci

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Event Marketer

APRIL 18, 2023

From tires screeching on test tracks to serene booths boasting naturescapes, brand experiences at the 2023 New York International Auto Show ran the gamut. Held this year April 7-16 at New York City’s Javits Center, the 123-year-old event was rife with interactive activities, ride-and-drives, experience design inspiration, sustainable builds and inclusive programming.

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