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Budget Increases Are on the Rise in 2019

Smart Meetings

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. percent in 2019. Spreading the Word.

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2019 Event Trends That Will Change the Path of Events

Endless Events

The year 2019 is almost upon us. How will the events industry fare this year, and what trends will rule the roost when it comes to event planners’ priorities? 2019 Event Trends: Your Audience Craves Authenticity. This is no longer going to fly this 2019. Are we choosing sponsors that match our value?

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How Two Virtual Meetings Added Meaning to their Gatherings

Smart Meetings

Cheers to Planners of the Year. Every year, Smart Meeting profiles top event professionals as part of an annual Planner of the Year feature designed to recognize and inspire innovation and excellence. Meet the 2020 Planners of the Year. Meet the 2019 Planners of the Year. Meet the 2019 Planners of the Year.

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[Webinar] Meeting Planner Ethics: Issues Under Scrutiny

MeetingsNet

Webinar live date: March 28, 2019 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Webinar live date: March 28, 2019 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Issues such as commission payments, vendor relationships, meeting points/rewards, and other types of non-monetary gifts or items of value, continue to raise concerns. Moderator: Rob Carey Sr.

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A Shift in Mindset — and Behavior 

Convene by PCMA

And 31 percent of respondents include sustainability elements in their RFPs, compared to only 14 percent of planners surveyed in 2019. My hope is that in the not-too-distant future, five out of five meeting planners will say that they are intentional about designing events with sustainability in mind at every step.

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Hot Tech Conference Collision Defies Odds, Draws 35,000 to Toronto

Skift Meetings

This year’s ticket count is a significant jump from the 25,711 who attended the last in-person Collision, also in Toronto, in 2019. The Collision 2019 app developed served as a ticket, networking interface, and schedule for on-site attendees. And this is where things got dicey.

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20 Fresh Fundraising Event Ideas for Any Organization

Social Tables

Which corporate sponsors do you need to participate? 20 fundraising event ideas that draw donors Before committing any fundraising event dates to the calendar, take stock of your current supporters, corporate sponsors, and major donors. Highlight local sponsors, donors, and participating organizations. 10%-20% or more?