Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Paid influencer marketing is spreading to the event industry, and I doubt that it’s an ethical practice. Last week I received the following voice mail (identifying details have been bleeped; transcript below.). [link]. “ Hi Adrian, my name is __, I work for an influence marketing agency __, and I’m reaching out to you this afternoon about an opportunity with __, who is one of our clients, and I know you are an influencer in the meeting/event/conference planning sphere which is the fo

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Mona is a project management professional with a load of love for event planning. She is contributing a column for us, sharing tips and tricks she has amassed during her years of planning business events in Europe and the US. We can’t wait to see what she has in store for us! Mona is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), holds a masters degree in Communications from the University of Vienna, and earned a certificate in project management from Georgetown University.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Check out these meals served by 15 global airlines on their 2016 flights. Best bet: The dessert from Qantas! read more.

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MeetingPool

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

The #IMEXPitch competition is an annual opportunity for event technology startups to showcase their products to an audience of event planners and a panel of knowledgable, expert judges. with Last year Loopd, the two way beacon device for networking at events, was the big winner selected from a pool of promising startups. This year’s group […].

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Join us and connect with experts at the 3rd International Conference on Heart and Cardiovascular Diseases”, scheduled on May 05-06, 2025 in Dubai, UAE with the theme of “Novel Progression Towards the Heart and Cardiovascular Research”.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

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Crowdriff

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Marketers everywhere are shouting it from the mountains: visual content is king. The facts don’t lie. By simply adding images to promotional content you get this: . (Stats source: HubSpot ). The images you choose to use on your social media, in your ads, your website, and whatever other digital channels you have, can mean the difference between a “so-so” response, and a slam dunk.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

When it comes Fashion Event Design creativity is everything. Want the proof? Just look at New York Fashion Week (#NYFW) which just wrapped up their fall shows this week. We wanted to dive into this gargantuan fashion event from an event planner’s perspective. Watch the video below to see what we learned from this year’s city-wide fashion takeover, and keep reading for more ideas and event design inspiration. . . . .

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

By Liz Burton, High Speed Training. Are you optimizing the technologies that can help make your events more appealing, engaging, and educational? read more.

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MeetingPool

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

As technology becomes more integrated into business, it has also become an expectation at event venues. Whether you are hosting a corporate retreat, coordinating a product launch event, or are gathering together the best in the industry for a large-scale trade show, it is critical the venue have the connectivity you need to create an event […].

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

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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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Crowdriff

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

What happens when your favourite visual marketing platform (that’s us!) joins forces with your go-to social media automation tool? Sharing beautiful user-generated photos becomes as easy as a click of a button. Today, we’re excited to introduce CrowdRiff’s new integration with Buffer ! Sharing UGC photos has never been easier. You can now send photos you find with CrowdRiff directly into Buffer.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

I’ve been promoting the Conferences That Work meeting format for so long, that some people assume I think it’s the right choice for every meeting. Well, it’s not. Here are (drum roll!) two meeting types and three situations when you should NOT use a Conferences That Work design: — Most corporate events. Many corporate events have a tight focus.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Mona is a project management professional with a load of love for event planning. She is contributing a column for us, sharing tips and tricks she has amassed during her years of planning business events in Europe and the US. We can’t wait to see what she has in store for us! Mona is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), holds a masters degree in Communications from the University of Vienna, and earned a certificate in project management from Georgetown University.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Here’s my prescription for attention addiction, the latest epidemic plaguing today’s selfie-centered world. read more.

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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.

MeetingPool

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Editorial Note: This post was written by Meeting Pool contributor, Corey Napolitano. Corey is a is a recent graduate of Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN who enjoys all things relating to social media. What do you get when you combine augmented reality (AR), with one of the bestselling video games of all time? Add in the memories […].

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

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Crowdriff

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Erin Scott is the Social Media & Digital Content Specialist at Visit Albuquerque. With homegrown pride for her destination, her job is made easier because the Balloon Fiesta held in ABQ is the most photographed festival in the world. Talk about visual influence! In this interview she shares her love for travel, her challenges and other DMOs that inspire her. .

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

A lost tourist asks a native New Yorker “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” to which the local replies “Practice, practice, practice!”. Good advice. But if we want to get better at doing something, what should we practice? The obvious answer is that we should practice improving what we are doing well, so we get even better at it. My mentor Jerry Weinberg has a different suggestion. “What are the basic skills required to be a good programmer?

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Elias Events. This event planning firm prides itself in “eclectic creativity” and creates stunning events with an emphasis on design. It has been listed as a Top Ten Independent Planner by the Houston Business Journal since 2007. Soiréebliss! Events. An award winning boutique event planning firm that provides a modern, creative approach to event production.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Take this survey to help the CIC’s new APEX cybersecurity task force develop ways to help combat this growing threat to the events industry. read more.

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MeetingPool

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Technology is advancing at a never-before-seen rate, so it can be difficult to know the emerging trends of the future. Take the latest event planning tool, the drone, which is proving to be one of the most versatile technological achievements. Originally, drones were created as a tool for our military to go and look around […].

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

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Crowdriff

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Colorado is a destination that’s bursting with pure and natural beauty. If you’ve ever been to Colorado, you’ve seen for yourself. And if you haven’t, well, their locals and tourists can’t help snapping up picture after picture and posting online. Instagram is your magic portal. Individually, these ten Colorado Instagrammers are doing an amazing job at showcasing beautiful visual stories through their photos.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

This 3-minute video explains why registering for one of my upcoming participation techniques workshops could be the best career decision you’ll make this year. You’ll save $100 when you sign up for my Chicago workshop by September 9th , earn 16.00 CE hours, and — most important — learn how to significantly increase attendee satisfaction at your events.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

My recent post on Events vs. Meetings got some good feedback but also opened the door to some other clarifying questions. One commenter asked to explain the difference between trade shows, conferences and conventions. I combined some of my favorite definitions and examples and here’s what I got for you. Trade Show – An exhibition for companies in a specific industry to showcase and demonstrate their latest offerings.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Instead of asking speakers to discount their fee or work “for exposure,” partner with them to find ways to maximize their value while minimizing costs. read more.

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MeetingPool

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Norwegian producer Tom Stræte Lagergren, professionally known as Matoma has teamed up with Becky Hill to produce their beautiful new track ‘False Alarm’ The single is part of Matoma’s album due later on this year and if this song is anything to go by, the album will be a hit!

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

The post UAE World tourism Day conference staged in RAK appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has hosted the annual UAE World Tourism Day conference for the second year in a row, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Two important updates about my October 6-7 Chicago Participation Techniques Workshop. First , the Convention Industry Council will award 16.00 CMP CE hours to participants who complete the workshop! Details here. Second , you still have nine days to save $100 off the $699 registration fee. To register for $599, click the button below and complete your registration before September 9.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Todd Events. Todd plans his events with “left brained execution” and “right brained creativity.” With over 20 years of experience and work for clients like Audi, Neiman Marcus and Carolina Herrera, this stunning team offers amazing event design and expertise. Tara Wilson Events. Tara Wilson Events offers “Savvy, Accomplished and Current” planning and execution.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Take this survey to help the CIC’s new APEX cyber security task force develop ways to help combat this growing threat to the events industry. read more.

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MeetingPool

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Whether you’re in the northern hemisphere and enjoying the declining temperatures as we move into Fall or you’re south and celebrating the reemergence of spring – we can all agree that it’s a fantastic time for change. Today we’re taking a look at some of the big changes that Google has been making as well […].

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

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