Techsytalk
JULY 18, 2016
A few months ago, I shared this blog post about Event Planning – for millennials – on Eventoozi.com. Everyone wants to know about millennials. They are the “new” generation in the work force and they certainly think a little bit differently than previous generations. When it comes to events, there are simply things that work better for this audience.
Conferences that Work
JULY 11, 2016
“Best” is context-specific , a matter of opinion , and transitory. When we use “best” dishonestly, we ignore one or more of these realities. We appeal to status , implying that our “best” thing is absolutely best, transcending environment, viewpoint, and the passage of time. Claiming the highest status for our “best” thing preys on our audience’s fears by offering a simplistic solution. “Believe us, buy this, and Bingo!
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MeetingPool
JULY 11, 2016
With the recent popularity of shows like Serial and Invisibilia, Podcasts are quickly becoming one of the leading ways that people are hearing stories, learning new information and to keeping up with trends and changes in just about any given field or industry. So it should come as no surprise that podcasting is rising in popularity amongst […].
MeetingsNet
JULY 15, 2016
How meeting planners, AV pros, and speakers can make their next sound check their most productive yet. How meeting planners, AV pros, and speakers can make their next sound check their most productive yet. read more.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Crowdriff
JULY 28, 2016
In spirit of the DMAI 2016 Annual Conference kicking off on Monday in Minneapolis, we rounded up the ten best instagrammers in the city using the CrowdRiff platform. If you’re looking for some inspiration on where to take cool photos or explore when you have down time, check out these influencers’ feeds. Alternatively, if you’re looking for ideas on where to eat, turn to our v isual guide to eating and drinking at D MAI.
Travel Daily Media
JULY 31, 2016
The post Sokha launches major new MICE facility in Siem Reap appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Cambodia’s Sokha Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a major new conference and exhibition space in Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor Wat. Located opposite the new 770-room Sokha Siem Reap Resort, which is due to open in September 2016, the Sokha Convention Center offers 8,950m² of floorspace backed up by state-of-the-art audio-visual technology.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Conferences that Work
JULY 18, 2016
I’m in San Antonio, Texas, having just run two 90-minute “panels” at a national association leadership conference. I say “panels” because at both sessions, the three “panelists” presented for less than five minutes. Yet after both sessions, participants stayed in the room talking in small groups for a long time—one of my favorite signs that a session has successfully built and supported learning , connection , and engagement.
MeetingPool
JULY 26, 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. In a society of people craving to know what the next big thing will be, everyone is hungry for information. Corporations need to be […].
MeetingsNet
JULY 12, 2016
It’s not enough to just hope something awful won’t happen at your meeting—you have to prepare for every contingency. It’s not enough to just hope something awful won’t happen at your meeting—you have to prepare for every contingency. read more.
Crowdriff
JULY 25, 2016
We spoke to six Minneapolis foodies to find the best places for a bite or drink in Minneapolis and curated a list that has something sure to please everyone. Before we get to that, we want to bring you live action and the best visual moments for #DMAI16! Now back to the food! We included recommendations conveniently within walking distance from the Minneapolis Convention Center, and also some farther away gems worth the trip if you’re in the mood for a unique foodie adventure.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Travel Daily Media
JULY 25, 2016
The post Westin Tokyo unveils new meeting spaces appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The new Sapphire Room. The Westin Tokyo has unveiled a new range of meeting rooms on its renovated fourth floor. Marking the culmination of a renovation project that has been ongoing since 2015, the development has encompassed seven meeting spaces, including the brand new 82m² Crystal and Sapphire rooms, the 50m² Aquamarine Room and 40m² Pearl Room.
Techsytalk
JULY 5, 2016
Spice up your next event with some fun snacks. Even adults appreciate a fun and delicious snack option and while there are plenty of healthy snack options, some of these fun ideas would not be rated too highly on the health scale. But, if you’re looking for options to engage your attendees and really mix up the snack experience, you’ve got plenty of inspiration available here.
Conferences that Work
JULY 25, 2016
I guarantee you will learn many new great ideas about conference panels from this Blab of my Thursday chat with the wonderful Kristin Arnold. I’ve annotated it so you can jump to the good bits. (But it’s pretty much all good bits, so you may find yourself watching the whole thing. Scroll down the whole list; there are many advice gems , excellent stories and parables , folks show up at our homes , Kristin sings , etc.!
MeetingPool
JULY 4, 2016
Only two years ago, Google Glass, one of the first augmented reality headsets, was launched to a collective shrug. Flash forward to the present and the wearable technology market is exploding. Smart watches and virtual reality headsets are now on store shelves. Smart clothes and gesture based interfaces through gloves are finding their way into the market.
MeetingsNet
JULY 1, 2016
What some of the smartest tech people I know say is trending when it comes to audiovisual and production for meetings and events. read more.
Crowdriff
JULY 21, 2016
Travellers all over the world are on the hunt for Pokémon, and DMOs are trying to catch ‘em all! Pokémon GO has taken the world by storm; with more daily active users than Twitter ( source ), it has children and nostalgic adults chasing virtual Pokémon all over cities across Asia, North America, Europe and Australia. We wanted to know who was taking advantage of this augmented reality fad, and found that some of our clients are superstars when it comes to jumping into the game and connecting wit
Travel Daily Media
JULY 24, 2016
The post Dubai ranks 14th globally for business events appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Dubai has been ranked one of 20 top business events destinations by the Union of International Associations (UIA). The city maintained its position at number 14 in the UIA’s 2015 International Meetings Statistics report and partly reflects its selection to host the World Expo in 2020, which is expected to attract up to 25 million visitors during the six-month event.
Techsytalk
JULY 28, 2016
Media Alert. Contact. Liz King – liz@lizkingevents.com. Aaron Kaufman – aaron@fifthelementgroup.com. Dahlia El Gazzar – dahlia@dahliaplus.com. 28 July 2016 — Yesterday morning, via various outlets, a heavily promoted industry conference scheduled to take place 22-24 August announced it is cancelling the show just one month before the conference. The Coming Together of Event Minds.
Conferences that Work
JULY 5, 2016
More of my experiences and takeaways for event professionals from the wonderful five-day improv and mindfulness workshop Mindful Play, Playful Mind , held June 8-13 2016, at Mere Point on the beautiful Maine coast — followed by their relevance to event design ( red ). (Here’s Part 1.). The YOU game. In the YOU game, participants stand in a circle and create — by saying YOU and pointing to someone — patterns of categories, such as people’s names or breeds of dogs, around the circle.
MeetingPool
JULY 1, 2016
We’re officially half way through the year and stepping into Q3 and today we’re rounding up the latest news stories in the world of events and technology! Everything from Brexit and Microsoft’s acquisition of LinkedIn to big changes on Facebook and more! We’re growing up and only getting better! Just a couple weeks ago, The Meeting Pool […].
MeetingsNet
JULY 11, 2016
Our woman in Vegas, Jaki Baskow, returns to the IdeaXchange page with a recap of what’s in (like Human Nature, pictured, in residence at The Venetian), who’s out, and what’s new in the meetings capital of the desert. read more.
Crowdriff
JULY 20, 2016
It’s 2016, and the writing’s on the wall: visual marketing matters – especially for organizations in the travel and tourism space, such as DMOs, hotels and museums. Images and videos offer brands a chance to share the most beautiful perspectives and attractions of their location or destination, while also giving casual observers on social media the chance to “travel” to them, and learn more about them right from their smartphone or laptop.
Techsytalk
JULY 26, 2016
James Spellos from Meeting U. James Spellos is the President of Meeting U., whose mission is to help people become more productive and comfortable with technology. Jim delivers over 150 seminars annually on how to use technology more efficiently. In 2015, Jim was named one of the Meeting Industry’s trendsetters by Meetings Focus magazine. He is a faculty member at New York University, teaching in the School of Professional and Continuing Studies since 1990.
Conferences that Work
JULY 19, 2016
Do you dread having to listen to one more boring panel? Have you been asked be a panel moderate or panelist, and wonder what to do? Do you want to learn how to make conference panels much, much better? Then we’ve got a Blab for you! After the success of our Ask Me Anything About Event Production Blab , I’m happy to announce we are running an Ask Me Anything About Conference Panels Blab this Thursday, 4 – 6 pm EDT on my weekly #Eventprofs Happy Hour (#ephh) with special guest Kristin Arnold
MeetingPool
JULY 18, 2016
A new entry in the music charts this week, Final Song by MØ is upbeat and is the perfect song for those sunny days! Make yourself a cocktail, put on your swimming attire, relax by the poolside and ENJOY!
MeetingsNet
JULY 6, 2016
During a Blab chat, AV and production pros shared some of the things planners need to stop doing if they want to maximize their experience and their tech spend. read more.
Crowdriff
JULY 18, 2016
Today’s traveler is a visual decision-maker. Someone who is considering a stay at your hotel or resort is going to first browse through all the pictures they can find of rooms, the building, and facilities. That’s why top hotels and resorts use CrowdRiff, to find and deliver top performing visuals to turn any investigating traveler into a guest. Here are 5 ways hotels and resorts use CrowdRiff to drive bookings. 1 | Giving visitors an authentic look into your hotel through beautiful website gall
Techsytalk
JULY 28, 2016
Aaron Kaufman from Fifth Element Group. Aaron Kaufman, CSEP works hard – and with extreme passion! As the President of Fifth Element Group, it is safe to say that Aaron is a rising international resource in a very competitive industry. With his finger on the pulse of creativity in both event design and business, whether it’s new trends or developing strategic partnerships, Aaron always stays ahead of the game as a leader and trendsetter.
Techsytalk
JULY 13, 2016
Bizzabo recently published an article featuring yours truly! Check it out here: 7 Event Industry Leaders Share Their Planning Advice. The post 7 Event Industry Leaders Share Their Planning Advice @Bizzabo appeared first on techsytalk.
Techsytalk
JULY 11, 2016
1. Reduces Negative Environmental Impact. Take a relatively small event with just 1,000 attendees and 100 sheets of paper distributed per attendee. The damage to the environment and to our planet is: 12 trees wasted. 75 tons of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere. 1 million liters of water wasted. Simply put, mobile event apps are Earth-friendly. 2. Cost Savings.
Crowdriff
JULY 12, 2016
What’s my favorite thing about being a CEO? The fact that, with the right combination of vision, timing and luck, you get to spearhead an industry revolution. A revolution that will make the old way of doing things look as quaint as a horse and buggy. When I started CrowdRiff with my cofounder Abhi, social media was just becoming mainstream. Brands were struggling to figure out what to do with the explosion of content that their users, customers, and everyday people were creating – like bl
Crowdriff
JULY 6, 2016
According to The Huffington Post , Montréal is the fourth most creative city in Canada, so we figured we were bound to find some artists who show off their creativity on social media. Using the CrowdRiff platform , we found Montréal’s top creative Instagrammers that consistently dazzle followers with their creativity and photography skills. @jfsavaria.
Crowdriff
JULY 5, 2016
Zac Gribble is a Director of Media Technology at RTO4 and won the Innovation Initiative award at the SoMeTUS conference for his work in destination marketing. We spoke with him shortly after his win about what he’s learned about storytelling for DMOs and digital analytics for destination marketing. He shared some valuable insights, which we’ve turned into five useful tips that you can take away and implement for your DMO.
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