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Here’s Why Technology Should Be At The Core Of Your Event Strategy

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While the way forward might have been uncertain a year ago, the path is now becoming very clear: event technology should be at the core of your event strategy. Event planners got along just fine with this playbook until 2019, but these days, they find themselves easily frustrated and confused. Technology At The Core Of Event Strategy.

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Budget Increases Are on the Rise in 2019

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And more spending money means more events: forty-nine percent of respondents plan to host more events in 2019. Technology Reigns Supreme. percent in 2019. The post Budget Increases Are on the Rise in 2019 appeared first on Smart Meetings. Only six percent report lowered budgets. Spreading the Word.

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Marriott Tells Association Planners to Seek Additional DEI and Technology Advances

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Marriott International’s third board chair in the company’s 96-year history, David Marriott, explained at the opening session that the company is focused on technology, growth, sustainability and DEI. The post Marriott Tells Association Planners to Seek Additional DEI and Technology Advances appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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3 Tips for Landing Sponsorships in 2019

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Now, with data and technology bringing advertisers closer to their audiences, brands expect to see clear and conclusive evidence that sponsorships yield sufficient return on investment. The good news is that sponsorship spending is forecast to surpass other forms of marketing and advertising in 2019, according to an IEG report.

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Top Event Tech Trends in 2019 – #EventIcons Episode 143

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We are bringing together arguably the best minds in the #eventtech and social spaces to talk all about the top event tech trends in 2019. And now for the main topic in the episode below, 2019 Event Tech Trends! The idea of Amazon food revolutionized the food industry with technology this year! It is being used increasingly.

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First Smart Meeting of 2019 Raised the Bar

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The first Smart Meeting of 2019 was on Jan. The connections are generated by a combination of emerging matching technology and high-touch concierge pairings. Marin is excited to greet you in the stunning penthouse @FairmontSF for the first Smart Meeting of 2019. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) January 22, 2019.

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2019 Event Design Trends – #EventIcons Episode 143

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Their keen understanding of how rapidly events need to adapt, and their willingness to share their knowledge on what is next will make this a must-watch episode as you plan your 2019 events. And now for the main topic in the episode below, 2019 Event Design Trends! Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting ( @BrandtKrueger ).