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10 Commandments of Incredibly Successful Trade Shows by @QuickTapSurvey

Techsytalk

A tradeshow is an investment, so approaching it the right way is a must. Make sure you consider the following items, from the way you approach the show to the swag you bring and even your behavior on site before your next big event: Make Sure the Event is Worth it. Every event has to generate enough ROI to pay for your team to attend. Analyze last year’s (and any previous year’s) returns to be sure the show is really worth attending and use social media to set appointments and generate leads bef

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The DMO’s Guide to Attracting More Travelers with Instagram

Crowdriff

DMOs all over the world carefully groom their Instagram accounts, to show-off the most beautiful, exciting, and inspiring visuals. Why? . They know that travelers are on Instagram. With 500 million active users and a visually driven interface, Instagram is rising as the social media platform that can help you promote your destination best. To help DMOs and travel brands make the most of Instagram, we’ve put together this in-depth guide, with actionable ways to improve your presence and re

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Press Release: Meetingsbooker.com expands global coverage with Regus

MeetingPool

Online meeting room bookings Meetingsbooker.com, the world’s leading online meeting room reservations marketplace has further expanded its global coverage with the addition of Regus meeting rooms. Meetingsbooker.com will integrate all of Regus’ meeting rooms across its 3,000 venues in 120 countries to provide instant online booking capability for over 20,000 meeting rooms.

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Five Benefits to Outsourcing Administrative Tasks for Your Independent Workforce

BizBash

Outsourcing administrative tasks for engaging and managing your independent workforce can help your company stay compliant, increase efficiency, and save on costs.

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COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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How to change an organization’s culture

Conferences that Work

Is it possible to transform dysfunctional corporate culture like that of United Airlines into the employee engagement of Southwest or the indifferent customer service at Kmart into the customer-first approach of Wegmans ? After over thirty years working with organizations, I think that it’s possible to change organizational culture — but it’s far from easy.

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How Visit Savannah & Visit Tybee Work Together to Create Collaborative Content Strategies

Crowdriff

Larissa Allen at Visit Savannah and Jess Brannen at Visit Tybee, are both Digital Content Coordinators at their close-knit DMOs. Both located on the coast of Georgia, and only 20 minutes apart, these two destinations work very closely together. Together Larissa and Jess have created highly collaborative content strategies for their respective blogs — working not only with each other, but with their tourism partners too to create high-quality sponsored articles. .

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Top 40 Event Designers 2017: Javier Velarde

BizBash

After studying marketing, Velarde founded Miami-based event design and production agency Triton Productions in 2000. Focusing mainly on corporate and.

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Celebrating the Newest Release of CrowdRiff’s Visual Marketing Platform

Crowdriff

We’ve been dropping hints for a few months now, and the day is finally here! We’re happy to announce the latest release of CrowdRiff’s visual marketing platform, making CrowdRiff the first visual marketing platform for both UGC and owned visuals. Speaking at the annual Destination International CMO Summit , CEO and Co-Founder Dan Holowack also shared news of our company’s rapid growth over the last year, including expanding our customer base into Europe, Australia and New Zeala

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Growth in technology exhibitors and hands-on tech opportunities to be highpoint of IMEX in Frankfurt 2017

MeetingPool

“So many of the benefits that technology can bring to our industry are still untapped potential; we want to help event planners to see and understand what technology can do for them,” says Carina Bauer, CEO of the IMEX Group. Putting that policy into practice, at IMEX in Frankfurt this year, the range of opportunities […].

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How Emerging Tech is Transforming Device Battery Life

MeetingPool

Seventeen hours is the most that the battery on a top-of-the-line laptop can last; on most laptops, it’s closer to three hours. Thirteen hours of continuous use is the longest that a smartphone can go. Even low-use devices such as security system sensors require their batteries changed once every three years or so (according to the […].

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Evolution of the DMC:Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency & Understanding

The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

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Bring the Latest in Food and Beverage Tech to Your Event with These Automated Offerings

MeetingPool

Automation isn’t just relegated to standard business operations. Some of the latest tech can also make managing food and drink service at your next event easier, allowing attendees to enjoy their preferred snack or beverage without hiring substantial amounts of extra staff to make it happen. Now, you can get high-quality results using methods that […].

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Top 40 Event Designers 2017: Bryan Rafanelli

BizBash

Known for designing weddings for high-profile clients including Chelsea Clinton and Matt Damon, Rafanelli launched his company, Rafanelli Events, in.

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Top 40 Event Designers 2017: Edgardo Zamora

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Argentinian-born and Los Angeles-based designer Zamora of Revelry Event Designers draws inspiration from his travels for social and corporate events.

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Top 40 Event Designers 2017: André Wells

BizBash

Once a fashion buyer for women’s sportswear, Wells launched his Washington-based event design and production firm, Events by André Wells.

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Forward Design: The Top 40 Event Designers 2017

BizBash

When BizBash compiled its first list of the top designers in 2013, event designers still maintained a somewhat limited audience—usually just.

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Top 40 Event Designers 2017: Matthew David Hopkins

BizBash

Hopkins began his career creating floral designs for venues throughout New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, eventually expanding to events for.

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Top 40 Event Designers 2017: Tom Kehoe

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Founded 17 years ago, Chicago-based event design and decor company Kehoe Designs provides captivating atmospheres for social and corporate events.

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Top 40 Event Designers 2017: Marc Hall

BizBash

Thanks to a background in garden and floral design, elaborate botanical components figure prominently in Hall’s aesthetic. In addition to.

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How a Product Launch Brought an "Eye Candy" Message to Life

BizBash

To launch its new eye-candy-theme eyewear collection, Alice & Olivia hosted a party where—you guessed it—eye candy was the name.

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April 27, 2017: 'Vogue's Director of Special Events Gives Planning Tips Ahead of Met Gala, LVMH to Launch Platform for Experiences, Inside Los Angeles's Trendy Pan Am Dining Experience

BizBash

1. 'VOGUE'S DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EVENTS GIVES PLANNING TIPS AHEAD OF MET GALA: Eaddy Kiernan, Vogue's director of special events.

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April 27, 2017: 'Vogue's Director of Special Events Gives Planning Tips Ahead of Met Gala, LVMH to Launch Platform for Experiences, Inside Los Angeles's Trendy Pan Am Dining Experience

BizBash

1. 'VOGUE'S DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EVENTS GIVES PLANNING TIPS AHEAD OF MET GALA: Eaddy Kiernan, Vogue's director of special events.

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Top 40 Event Designers 2017: Tony Schubert

BizBash

Schubert’s client roster at Event Eleven is a who’s who of the entertainment industry, including People, WME, Disney, ESPN, and.

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April 25, 2017: Hotels Are Spending More on Tech Features for Guests, United Airlines Ad Dropped From Tribeca Film Fest, State Department Takes Down Mar-a-Lago Promotional Page After Criticism

BizBash

1. HOTELS ARE SPENDING MORE ON TECH FEATURES FOR GUESTS: More and more hotels are helping guests through technology—including mobile.

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10 Best Ideas of the Week: a 'Girlboss' Set Replica, Interactive Refrigerators, a Pink Bubble Press Wall

BizBash

This week's roundup includes a vintage clothing store replica and a pink bubble press wall in Los Angeles, interactive refrigerators.

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April 26, 2017: Stagecoach Polishes Its Festival Formula, Samantha Bee's Correspondents' Dinner Alternative Will Air on Twitter, Rugby World Cup and Olympics Organizers to Work Together in Japan

BizBash

1. STAGECOACH POLISHES ITS FESTIVAL FORMULA: The annual Stagecoach Country Music Festival will come to Indio, California, from Friday to.

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How a Liquor Brand Dominated Coachella This Year

BizBash

Absolut unveiled its newest flavor, Absolut Lime, with a splash at the Grammy awards in February. That sponsorship included television.

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Retirement Options for Self-Employed Professionals: SEP IRA

BizBash

SEP IRA for self-employed professionals: everything you need to know about SEP IRA contribution limits, advantages, and disadvantages.

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Top 40 Event Designers 2017: Annie Senatore

BizBash

A British designer with a background in international fashion, Senatore founded event design and production company A Vista Events in.

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Top 40 Event Designers 2017: Jes Gordon

BizBash

For nearly a quarter century, Gordon has owned her eponymous design business, which channels her playful energy into exuberant decor.

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Top 40 Event Designers 2017: Ed Libby

BizBash

Incorporating influences from his extensive travels, as well as his love of florals, Libby has designed installations for the annual.

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Top 40 Event Designers 2017: Bill Heffernan

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Heffernan founded the Chicago-based event design and production company HMR Designs in 1979 and now serves as its creative director.

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Top 40 Event Designers 2017: Cara Kleinhaut

BizBash

Having recently rebranded her company (from Caravents to Agenc) in order to better reflect the 14-year-old company’s embrace of the.

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Top 40 Event Designers 2017: Mindy Weiss

BizBash

Known for her over-the-top social events for celebrities, such as the recent destination wedding of Ciara and Russell Wilson, Weiss.

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Four Tips for Hiring Your First Employee

BizBash

Hiring your first employee is a big step as an independent contractor. Here are four tips for finding the right person for the job.

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Top 40 Event Designers 2017: David Stark

BizBash

Although his design aesthetic might be hard to classify, Stark has become known for elevating everyday materials into the realm.