Endless Events
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Today on Event Tech Podcast, we’re talking about event management tools. As you know, this is the number one podcast to go for ideas on everything event tech. And we simply couldn’t resist dedicating an episode to event management through the lenses of tech and tools. Because with so much information and choices out there, it can get quite overwhelming.
Motivation Excellence
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Understanding employee loyalty and guessing how your employees will respond to corporate rewards programs doesn’t have to be a trial-and-error process. Thinking of your employees as customers can be an effective approach to generating company loyalty and enthusiasm and compassion for the brand. With that in mind, we’ve found some programs that customers respond to with overwhelming enthusiasm, and we believe employees will too.
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Conferences that Work
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Why not make your entire conference a braindate? One of Skift’s “ 10 event trends for 2020 ” is networking. The report predicts: “Activities such as braindates that deliver more meaningful connections will become mainstream at events.” The author, Julius Solaris , tweeted: “…braindates are in our top 10 trends for 2020…Too much of an undervalued tool and approach.
MeetingsNet
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
Today’s cybercriminal only needs one piece of information to wreak havoc with meeting planners - an email password. Brought to you by: Feeling pressured to use the “in-house” AV company at a hotel? Ever been hit with fees for using an outside partner after you have signed a contract? Not sure how to contract for WiFi service? There are many in-house audio-visual organizations throughout the country that have a very good reputation for being fair in contract negotiations with their clients.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Stova
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
If utilized correctly, event apps will often serve as the most important piece to a successful event. You may have read about the Two Essential Steps to Increase Event App Adoption , where we highlighted that nearly half of event planners polled said that their attendees don’t understand how or why an event app will be useful. As planners, it’s our job to help our attendees understand why they should download and use the app.
Eventtia
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
Experiential marketing is a hot trend that brands are using to build loyalty. Everyone wants to wow the digital loving consumer with an unforgettable live brand experience. In this article, we examine brands that have effectively used experiential marketing to generate buzz and increase ROI.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Eventbrite
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
The floor is littered with wrapping paper, pine needles, and spilled nog. The cheerful background drone of holiday music is starting to sound slightly sinister. And the friends and family gathered around you are getting anxious. You had fun. But you can’t say you aren’t a little bit glad that it’s over. “So, what are […].
Conferences that Work
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
At BizBash Live DC , BizBash CEO and Founder David Adler and I took the stage at the Ronald Reagan Building for a wide-reaching interview on the best formats for live experiences in front of an invited crowd of several hundred meeting professionals. Here’s an annotated video of our 20-minute conversation: Annotated video. 00:00 How the thousand-year history of conferences affects the way we meet today. 02:20 Lectures are terrible ways to learn. 03:00 The forgetting curve and how it reduces
MeetingsNet
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
The Barcelona-based show recognized six new meeting tools that might solve your collaboration, translation, or content-management challenges. Entrepreneurism in events was a highlighted theme at the 2019 IBTM World show in Barcelona, Spain, in mid-November. This year’s event introduced a new zone to the show floor, called IBTM Accelerate. Designed to attract and nurture entrepreneurial talent, the zone incorporated exhibitors and education sessions to give attendees the opportunity to learn from
Stova
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Video killed the radio star, but it certainly increased audience engagement. Videos are one of the best tools to excite your prospects and attendees. Moving images, striking visuals, audible testimonials and highlights stimulate our senses and serve as a powerful form of communication. We’re here to walk you through event video ideas and encourage you to begin brainstorming on three different types of videos throughout the stages of your event.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Eventtia
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
A great attendee experience starts long before the conference or trade show begins. It starts the moment tickets go on sale. The most critical moment is the first interaction attendees have with your brand. Offering special VIP ticket prices entices attendees to opt into a unique form of treatment. You’ll be surprised to find out that people will pay an upcharge on ticket prices for an exclusive experience.
Endless Events
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
If you’re stuck in a jam, today’s talk on event crisis communication is for you! And even if you aren’t, the title says it all – better safe than sorry. Because event planners always have a million things on their minds, thinking about what could go wrong isn’t top of mind. However, we never really know what can happen.
Maritz Global Events
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
The time of setting up cheap, uncomfortable chairs in a square pattern has ended. Long live the revolutionary vision of event spatial design. Experience design isn’t merely what your event content is about or how people consume it; it’s now a matter of layout, interior design, and finding the perfect mix of practicality and fashion. While many event companies are adapting to this ever-changing process of event spatial design, the team at Steelcase is leading the industry.
Special Events
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
Just because you carry your cell phone on event day doesn't mean you have to answer it; this event pro explains why.
MeetingsNet
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Sales, service, and management training at in-person events might look different very soon. Virtual reality’s application at meetings and events so far has been mainly entertainment focused: sweeping views of a fabulous destination, a roller-coaster ride, a test drive in a new car, and similar experiences. But as developers incorporate artificial intelligence into VR apps, this technology is making inroads as a training tool that is likely to affect the way many in-person meetings are run in the
Stova
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
This is part one of a three-part series breaking down useful tips on how to personalize your event experience to keep attendees engaged before, during and after.
Eventtia
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
Is your annual event budget getting the better of you? With these 3 steps, we show you how to maximize your budget and make sure that you’ll get buy-in from key stakeholders in your organization.
Endless Events
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
Gather around, it’s time for an empowering chat about women in the events industry! As you already know, our partnership with MPI during IMEX America 2019 brought us some amazing pieces of content. We’ve covered everything from leadership to sustainability , strategy and consulting. But to end things with a bang, we’ve compiled the absolute best interviews for women in the events industry from our live #EventIcons show at IMEX 2019.
Maritz Global Events
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Post authored by Thad Lurie, CAE, CIP, Vice President, Business Intelligence & Performance. Collecting event data for the sake of checking off a box to say, “We have the data,” isn’t advancing the goals of your organization. It’s like throwing stuff in a room until it’s piled so high you’re not even sure what’s in there. If this describes your event, don’t worry; there’s hope.
Travel Daily Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
The post How one design hotel is striving to ‘Make Pattaya Great Again’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. For a few years now, the design hotel game in downtown Pattaya has been a pretty small affair. Fans of funky design and modern flair usually choose Siam@Siam, known as much for its rooftop party scene as it’s colourful, modern design and wacky lobby art.
MeetingsNet
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
A survey by Marriott Hotels reveals that many professionals consider multitasking as counterproductive to performance—but also that they know what would work instead. For planners who spend most of their work hours coordinating countless details, recent survey results from Marriott Hotels might be rather startling—though the results could motivate some to adapt in order to improve their performance.
Stova
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
This is part one of a three-part series breaking down useful tips on how to personalize your event experience to keep attendees engaged before , during and after.
Atlas Travel
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
For most businesses globally, simple meetings are unmanaged spend. While this may sound unalarming, consider this: more than half of all corporate meetings are simple meetings. Without proper management, your organization is overlooking significant business spend, missing opportunities to strengthen venue negotiations, and neglecting risk management.
Endless Events
NOVEMBER 24, 2019
?? The Best of the Best: Holiday Gift Guide: Our Favorite Gifts for Event Professionals. Professional Titles: Production Management Titles – Learn How to Get Them Right! Protecting the Environment: Sustainability in Events – Recognizing The Social & Human Impact of the Industry. ? Want an early holiday gift right now? Start saving yourself some time and money today by downloading our list of Top 20 AV Mistakes to Avoid!
Open Destinations
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
We have recently covered both ‘ Customers ‘ and ‘ Revenue ‘ in our Discovery Series posts. Both are areas in which Open Destinations and our product functionalities are specifically focused. This time around, we’re talking about Peace of Mind. Open Destinations aspires to deliver peace of mind to all of our customers, suppliers and partners.
Travel Daily Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
The post A tale of two cities: Uplifting the MICE industry in Bangkok and Pattaya appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Helping to promote MICE tourism in Thailand, two notable properties uplift the industry in the fast-paced country by cultivating high-quality MICE hubs in two bustling cities. Pullman Pattaya Hotel G. In recent years, Pattaya has become known as a host city for meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions.
SITE SoCal
NOVEMBER 8, 2019
To our industry, On behalf of SITE Southern California (SITE SoCal), I would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to the MPI Southern California and MPI San Diego chapters on receiving very prestigious accolades in the MPI organization. Results like this come from a hard-working Board of Directors, a dedicated member body and committed volunteers.
Stova
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
This is part one of a three-part series breaking down useful tips on how to personalize your event experience to keep attendees engaged before, during and after.
Special Events
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Event pros: You can't do good work if you don't take good care of yourself. Here are tips.
Endless Events
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
And here goes one, here goes two, here goes…auctions at events! Yes, that’s right. In this week’s episode of #EventIcons we’re covering this exciting topic. Because event planners can actually learn a lot from expert auctioneers. And especially when it comes to charity events and fundraisers, auctions are experiences the whole industry can extract plenty of ideas from.
MeetingsNet
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
A new survey finds that the tech-savvy under-25 crowd values learning and building connections through in-person interaction. A recent survey of the newest members of the workforce found that while they expect the organizations they work for to be technologically proficient, it does not mean that they want all communication to happen through electronic means.
Travel Daily Media
NOVEMBER 17, 2019
The post Elon Musk’s The Boring Company begins tunnelling in Sin City appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Guests get a tour of the Boring Machine before the Boring Company begins tunnelling for the Las Vegas Convention Center people mover. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has begun tunnelling the future of transportation as Elon Musk’s The Boring Company (TBC) starts work on the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC).
Eventtia
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Our experience managing events and our impact on MICE industry with innovation and making the process of planning events easier for many event planners in almost 37 countries, we are launching our Academy Courses with our event management experts.
Stova
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
We recently partnered with Event MB for a webinar discussing the findings of their research involving 1500 event professionals on the use of event technology.
Special Events
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
The team at CORT Events gives tips on 2019 decor trends for special events.
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