Smart Meetings

APRIL 8, 2022

Choose Chicago named Osmond president and CEO of its organization, making her the first woman to hold the role in the Chicago DMO’s history. OVG360 , Oak View Group’s sustainability-focused venue management division, named O’Dell president of venue management. Lynn Osmond. Greg O’Dell. Regis Beijing. Von DeLuna.

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Social Tables

JULY 31, 2018

In this guest post, Accelevents co-founder and COO Zach Hagopian breaks down the five most crucial tips he’s learned from his own experience organizing an annual event in Boston. I even organize my own annual fundraiser, hosting over 1,000 attendees every year to support cancer research and treatment. Branding/Design.

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Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 21, 2019

Public Safety & Security. If you’re going to achieve your organization’s goals, you need to make your guests feel safe and secure at your events, as any unpleasant incidents can ruin the atmosphere and make it impossible to continue with your program. Public Relations Flubs. About Sarah.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 20, 2023

Currently, many event organizers are using online data from attendees to market in an individualized way. In essence, your wish is their command: ChatGPT can generate ideas or even full copy for social posts to promote a keynote session, write session descriptions, or recommend venues for your next event.

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Social Tables

JULY 31, 2018

In this guest post, Accelevents co-founder and COO Zach Hagopian breaks down the five most crucial tips he’s learned from his own experience organizing an annual event in Boston. I even organize my own annual fundraiser, hosting over 1,000 attendees every year to support cancer research and treatment.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 8, 2024

Venue: The physical space where your event takes place offers an opportunity to reinforce your branding. Consider incorporating branded elements into the venue decor, such as tablecloths or custom lighting. Venue decor: Transform the venue space into an immersive experience that aligns with your event branding.

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MAY 1, 2024

Lindsay Arell ASM Global has named Lindsay Arell as chief sustainability officer for its collection of 400 venues. Arell has been working on sustainability in the industry for two decades, including for professional sports teams, venues, and a wide array of events. Abby Feltzer has been hired as sales and services coordinator.

Public Relations 52

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DCI

JULY 14, 2022

While that’s good news for meeting planners, it’s a sign that destination marketing organizations and CVBs need to get back to work attracting the media actors who can tout the benefits of their convention centers and hotels to decision makers. Matt Swenson contributes to BizBash , a global trade media platform for event venues and resources.

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APRIL 30, 2024

Similarly, event organizers can tease their audience with short clips, exclusive announcements, or a drip campaign to create buzz and build excitement. RELATED: Academic Conferences Tackle the Taylor Swift Phenomenon Be vulnerable, authentic, accessible. Share true stories about your event, your organization, and the people involved.

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AUGUST 5, 2022

There’s good reason for event organizers to offer meeting attendees opportunities to make a positive impact — according to the 5W Public Relations 2020 Consumer Culture Report, 83 percent of consumers ages 18-34 and 73 percent of consumers ages 35-54 want to do business with companies that align with their values. P.E.C.E.S.,

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AUGUST 30, 2022

The all-volunteer, fan-run convention got its start in 1997 as a 36-hour anime marathon organized by the Triangle Area Anime Society at North Carolina State University. Since its first official event in 1998, this celebration has continued to grow, moving from small hotels to its current host venue, the Raleigh Convention Center, in 2009.

Conference 52

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MARCH 10, 2022

Monica Freire, congress department director of Iberia region, AIM Group International, has been re-elected to the Council of IAPCO (the International Association of Professional Congress Organizers) for the 2022-2023 term. He previously served as communications and public relations director.

Public Relations 52

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Rob Gard A closing event held at a historic off-site venue during the annual PRSA (Public Relations Society of America) Travel & Tourism 2023 Section Conference, which Convene attended in late June, gave Destination Madison a chance to demonstrate that expertise. “We

Media 52

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Crowdriff

JANUARY 21, 2019

While it remains the primary endpoint for most customer interactions, it’s no longer the only venue where marketers can provide information, market their destination or attraction and convert sales. A number of trends over the past year have unfortunately decreased the value and prominence of organic traffic on social media platforms.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

of event organizers believe that events are the most critical marketing channel for achieving business goals, and 75.9% of organizers believe in-person conferences will become increasingly critical to their organization’s success in the coming years! According to The state of in-person B2B conferences report , 80.4%

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 4, 2023

of organizers point to in-person events as their top marketing channel , it’s time for businesses to listen, invest, and innovate. In-person conferences and events are the most impactful marketing channel, which means event organizers need the bodies, buy-in, budget, and tools to execute unforgettable experiences. from 10.2%

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

It should be a perpetual pillar in any destination management organization. As Destination Organizations, we must balance commerce with resident sentiment and find the right way to thread the needle in bringing back visitation. However, these moments have tested us as an organization, and we have come back stronger every time.

Tourism 279

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DECEMBER 30, 2021

In empathetic communications to attendees and exhibitors, the WPA addressed rumors, informed them of on-site safety plans that aligned with regional and venue guidelines, included quotes from confirmed exhibitors, and spotlighted big-name registered attendees. Read the health and safety requirements for NBAA-BACE here.

Public Relations 98

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Throughout his career, he has overseen teams across meeting logistics, event and AV productions and agency services and is a committed advocate in the events industry as a member of organizations such as MPI and CEMA at both the local and national levels. As COO, she will additionally oversee the Gwinnett Sports Commission.

Public Relations 130

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Graham’s career began in Melbourne, where she worked in advertising, media, production, and public relations. She has witnessed the venue evolve significantly since started as a researcher. Jenny Graham After spending 24 years at the Cairns Convention Centre, Jenny Graham has announced her retirement.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2022

A dedicated sustainability advocate, Megson also helped launch Isla, a sustainability-focused events organization, and was a leader on its Board of Directors. Spencer has been in business and venue management for over 20 years. Megson has spent more than two decades leading independent and global agencies throughout the U.K.

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