Endless Events
JANUARY 25, 2019
You’ve probably seen the headlines “PSAV Acquires Encore Event Technologies” but don’t know how it affects you. If you are an event or meeting planner you’ve heard of PSAV. In fact, it’s highly likely you’ve done multiple deals with them. Will this merger change that? If you aren’t familiar, PSAV is an industry giant founded in 1937.
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.
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?
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
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.
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.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
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.
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.
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
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.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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 […].
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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!
Endless Events
JANUARY 29, 2019
On this episode of #EventIcons we are live from GO WEST! GO WEST is the largest gathering of event professionals in Western Canada. The event focuses on education, innovation, and networking. Getting everyone connected and building relationships is one of the events main goals. Today our iconic guests; Dustin Westling of OneWest Event Design , Brent Taylor of Timewise Event Management Inc. , and Arlene Schilke of Timewise Event Management Inc. are joining us to talk all about the 2019 GO WEST.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Crowdriff
JANUARY 30, 2019
As destinations continue to grow their digital channels, influencer trips are becoming more and more common. In fact, 86% of marketers used influencer marketing last year, with tourism marketers being no exception to the rule. . Image from Skift: State of Destination Marketing Report. But what makes a press tour or FAM (familiarization trip) a success?
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Crowdriff
JANUARY 28, 2019
Social networks keep introducing new ways to help brands connect with their audience through video. Live video in particular is a medium that’s steadily gaining popularity as b rands use it to broadcast live streams to their social media audiences. . This new format helps brands connect with their audience, show off their personality, and share exclusive content in an informal way.
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