Endless Events

JANUARY 16, 2019

Are you using video to enhance your conference? If you aren’t you are missing out in a big way! Gone are the days where slides are enough to keep your audience interested. Video can be a unique and engaging way to build excitement and inform your audience about events, speakers and so much more! Today Will Curran will walk you through 4 types of video that all conferences need to create your best conference yet!

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 1, 2019

Will 2019 be the year you leverage social media to make your events safer, more compelling and downright fun? A new survey shows that planners are missing opportunities to connect, sell sponsorships and build community. A January 2018 report from WeAreSocial and Hootsuite explains just how important social media is in the average internet consumer’s life.

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Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 30, 2019

A sunny forecast is on the horizon for Incentive Travel, according to the Incentive Research Foundation. Their 2019 Trends Study revealed numerous positive findings, summarized here: Growth is supported by expanding budgets, increased participant eligibility, and improved internal and public perceptions of incentive travel programs, according to the 2018 Incentive Travel Industry Index.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 2, 2019

Events are a time for individuals to come together and learn something new. They’re a time for event planners to provide guests with an experience they’ll remember. In fact, 91 percent of event planners measure whether or not an event is successful based on attendee satisfaction, according to EventMB. What are some ways you can make sure to get attendees to your event, fill seats, and make it so as many people as possible can remember your event?

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TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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Techsytalk

JANUARY 22, 2019

I had a great experience last week. I’ve written a TON of proposals as an event planner and while many of them have looked different, I’ve definitely taken what I’ve learned along the way and improved my overall proposal process dramatically. Last week I wrote a proposal for a great client and sent her all the information I knew she would need to make a decision.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 31, 2019

Delayed attendees and modified logistics were the primary headaches for planners, but the show went on. Well, here's something you can't say often: For a few days this week, Chicago and Minneapolis were colder than the North Pole. The "polar vortex" weather system brought Arctic air into the Midwest that registered between -10 degrees and -25 degrees Fahrenheit, with wind chills of -40 degrees—conditions deemed "once in a generation"—and caused extra effort for planners and suppliers working on

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 8, 2019

Meeting professionals often find themselves managing multiple priorities. After all, we all have a variety of responsibilities that need to be handled adroitly. That is simply the nature of our work today. Unlike factory workers of 100 years ago, hardly anyone today focuses solely on one specific task repeatedly. Today, we are all knowledge workers to greater or lesser degrees.

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Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 26, 2019

Businesses don’t become successful by chance. They do diligent research in order to create effective marketing campaigns. This allows them to break into new markets, establish a presence, and become a go-to source for customers. An effective promotional campaign driven by a rock-solid marketing communications strategy helps make this connection.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 14, 2019

We’ve all experienced the meeting question that isn’t. A session presenter or moderator asks for questions and someone stands up and starts spouting their own opinions. A concluding question (if they even have one) is little more than an excuse for their own speech. Are you tired of attendees making statements during question time? Here are ways to deal with audience questions that aren’t actually questions.

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Eventbrite

JANUARY 11, 2019

If you don’t have a dedicated website for your event, you’re missing out on more than just a marketing opportunity. You could be losing ticket sales. And that’s a shame, because it’s very easy — and can be free — to create an event website. You might already be using Facebook Events as your online presence. But […]. The post How to Create a Free Website for Your Event in Minutes appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

MeetingsNet

JANUARY 22, 2019

The Future Meeting Space initiative identifies meeting-format elements that boost satisfaction among different types of participants. When meeting organizers gather enough data to understand certain key personality traits among their attendees, they can build event sessions that deliver meaningful impact to every participant. That was the overarching conclusion from a year-long research project by German Convention Bureau, the European Association of Event Centres, and Fraunhofer Society, Europe

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Endless Events

JANUARY 9, 2019

Lighting, sound, labor… it’s all part of your AV bid but what’s the bottom line? How much does event AV cost? Do the brands of equipment really matter? What can you look for to make sure you are getting a good and fair price? If these questions come into your mind when planning events you are in the right place. Today Will Curran will walk you through how much event AV costs.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 2, 2019

Security was barely even an afterthought when planning an executive offsite or corporate event five years ago. However, attacks on shopping districts, sports stadiums and convention centers?have become an all-too-common occurrence. In fact, the number of mass shootings in the U.S. rose above 300 in 2018, prompting event planners to reevaluate their physical security strategies.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 17, 2019

It’s no secret that the life of a meeting and event manager is stressful and challenging. But for all the frustration and aggravation it can cause, it can also be one of the most rewarding career paths you could imagine. How you view the job is a matter of perspective: those who succeed choose to focus on the bigger picture, rather than stumble over the smaller, immediate obstacles.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 21, 2019

You can improve meetings by de-emphasizing status. Apart from my first book , I haven’t written much about status at events. It’s time to revisit this important topic. I think about status at events as the relative levels of proclaimed or perceived social value assigned to or assumed by attendees. There are two key kinds of event status — let’s call them old-school and real-time.

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Eventbrite

JANUARY 4, 2019

When you’re just getting started managing events, you choose the tech you know.At first, you simply need a way to capture and track basic attendee information. An online form program is free — critical, for event creators on a tight budget. But collecting your event registrations with a general tool like Google Forms can quickly turn into […].

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 8, 2019

Risk-reduction actions for safer events in 2019. How safe are your meetings and events? The last few years have shown that there is any number of scenarios that can endanger your staff and attendees, from wildfires and hurricanes to mass shootings and power outages, and it may feel like an impossible task to prepare for any of these crises. New disruptions seem to be invented every week: food terrorism means planners need to think about kitchen security and new camera and drone technologies mean

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Endless Events

JANUARY 8, 2019

Today we are giving you an exclusive sneak peek into our 2019 #EventIcons show line up. We are stepping up the game for event industry podcasts. From tips on how to grow your business, to event safety and technology there will be something for everyone! We even are filling you in on some of our mega guests who will be joining us! Don’t miss this preview!

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 8, 2019

Meeting planners looking to technologically spice things up for their next meeting just might have the answer they’ve been looking for—Infinite Loop, a virtual-reality technology that turns meetings into an opportunity for experiential learning. One of the first virtual-reality video games that works well for large groups, Infinite Loop was created by team-building specialists Play with a Purpose.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 24, 2019

With attendees from all over the world, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) uses a variety of strategies to create new and valuable meeting experiences. At AAO 2018 , more than 23,000 ophthalmologists, health professionals and industry personnel from across the globe met in Chicago to learn, network and grow in their careers. Katherine Dutrow, CMP, the Director of Meeting Services at AAO, has had a lot on her plate with many of the global changes that affect meeting professionals, like t

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 7, 2019

Not long ago I wrote about the end of decent paid jobs and the need for basic income. A startling recent advance in machine learning has only heightened my concerns. Last month, Google’s subsidiary, DeepMind, published a paper on AlphaZero, an artificial intelligence (AI) the company designed to play games. The AI started with only game rules. Here’s what happened next: “At first it made random moves.

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BizBash

JANUARY 8, 2019

The brand experience agency Cramer’s 2018 Event Technology Landscape includes a whopping 245 event technology providers. Even more impressive is.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 7, 2019

As it reaches its 10th anniversary, the industry-wide coalition details its 2019 strategy. At this week's PCMA Convening Leaders conference at David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, leaders of the Meetings Mean Business coalition—which showcases the tangible value that face-to-face meetings, conventions, and trade shows provide to people, businesses, and host communities—revealed what coalition co-chair Julie Coker Graham called the group's "activation strategy" for 2019.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 23, 2019

When it comes to event lighting the terms can become easily mixed up. You may have wondered what does each type of light do? Or what do I need for my event? If these questions have ever popped into your mind this episode of Whiteboard Wednesday is for you. Our very own Will Curran will be breaking down what Lekos and Gobos are. From the specific types or lighting, to the best uses for them he will walk you through these types of event lighting step by step.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

Fifty-six percent of respondents in Eventbrite’s annual Pulse Report said that recruiting attendees for events was one of the top three most challenging part of the planner job in 2018. Rounding out the top three challenges: working with a tighter budget and locking down sponsors. On the bright side: budgets overall appear to be increasing—38 percent of the 1,200 planners surveyed foresee a bump in budget growth.

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 31, 2019

The post MICE Mecca raises its game even higher appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Kuala Lumpur is one of APAC’s Meccas of MICE, so much so that I was compelled to write about the city’s excellent events infrastructure and put together my pick of the very best KL has to offer when it comes to prepping, supporting and hosting any function – from slick award ceremonies and conferences to glamorous cocktail parties and more low-key intimate gatherings.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 28, 2019

I recently came across some principles for “ making large scale change happen “ I think they’re worth sharing. Here’s the text version: Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Making large scale change happen appeared first on Conferences That Work. Related posts: Face The Fear—Then Change Your Conference Design!

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Beyond Summits

JANUARY 31, 2019

To be held during Oct. 19 and 29, 2019, the China ( Haikou ) Cross-Border Tourism Exchange (CCTE for short) is designed be a world-class gathering that consists of exhibition, trade, forum, as well as a platform of conversion. The event now is open for you—our international buyers. China. Cross-Border Tourism.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 25, 2019

Two factors drive people to perform better in teams, and teambuilding programs must take these into account. Organizations are in the midst of a massive shift toward more teamwork. In the average company, up to 80 percent of employees’ days are spent working collaboratively. However, only 14 percent of executives are satisfied with their employees' ability to collaborate and make decisions as teams.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 2, 2019

Today we are reflecting on 2018 and discussing our hosts favorite tools for event profs from the past year. In this episode of #EventIcons our hosts Will Curran, Brandt Krueger, Tahira Endean, and Alex Plaxen will share all about their favorite tools for event profs. Our hosts will fill you in on their favorite episodes of the year, books, podcasts, apps, tech gadgets and so much more!

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 30, 2019

One person isn’t responsible for coming up with the look of a house, ordering the wood, laying the foundation and selling the home. That wouldn’t be practical. Experts in each of those areas play a role and then pass the job off to the next person. For the last 25 years, a former drama teacher from The Netherlands has been advocating for taking a similar approach to event planning.

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 29, 2019

The post An insider guide to Ngapali: 5 ways to explore Myanmar’s top beach getaway appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Hilton Ngapali, overlooking the Bay of Bengal. With its turquoise blue waters and stunning sunsets, Ngapali, Myanmar’s most popular beach, is thriving as a holiday spot. It’s countryside vibe, well-preserved culture and local attractions cater to all manner of travellers from wedding parties and business guests to FITS and backpackers.

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PXCom Media

JANUARY 30, 2019

: 3 minutes On the occasion of the Chinese New Year , next 5th of February, and after analyzing the Chinese tourism in the world , here’s an article painting the Chinese tourists’ portrait. In this beginning of 2019, China counts 1.4 billion inhabitants , namely 4 times more than the USA and 21 times more than the UK. It is also the 3rd biggest country in the world, and it reflects its diversity: 24 Chinese ethnicities and around 200 spoken languages.

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Crowdriff

JANUARY 29, 2019

For any modern travel brand, promoting your hashtag and username is an essential part of building brand awareness and discovering rich and relevant content. But people need to know them to use them – it’s hard to tag your DMO if they can’t remember the @handle. So how do you make your hashtag and social handles household names to the travel community?

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 23, 2019

Webinar live date: February 26, 2019 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. This program has been submitted to the Events Industry Council for CMP Preferred Provider review. Webinar live date: February 26, 2019 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Whether you’re a novice or an old pro, this webinar will help you keep up with changes in hotel contracts. Hear about cutting-edge clauses that have been created by an attorney specifically to ensure successful and hassle-free meetings and events.

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