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4 Popular Event Planning Misconceptions You Believe to Be True

Eventtia

As an event professional who constantly strives to improve, you probably spend at least a few minutes a week checking out what’s new in the industry. In your search for news, you probably stumble upon different articles written for event professionals. Considering this, let me ask you an uncomfortable question: do you believe everything you […].

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Impediments to AI matchmaking at events

Conferences that Work

As companies begin to market artificial intelligence products for improving matchmaking connections at meetings, unresolved issues could impede adoption of this technology, especially by attendees. Read the full article at Conferences That Work. Related posts: Buy my new book—The Power of Participation—before July 1 at never-to-be-repeated prices I’m happy to announce that my new book—The Power of Participation: Creating Conferences That Deliver Learning, Connection, Engagement, and Action

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How Visit Lex’s Horse-Filmed Commercials Became their Most Successful to Date

Crowdriff

From the grass growing beneath their feet to the flags flying above their head, everything in Lexington, Kentucky is dedicated to its horses. It all relates back to the limestone shelf that sits under the state of Kentucky, which is credited for giving the grass its blue tinge and for helping its horse population develop strong bones. Located smack dab in the middle of bluegrass country sits a city that’s home to 450 horse farms, a statue of a famous horse that bears the city’s name, as well as

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MICE Tourism and Its Significance for Destinations

Beyond Summits

MICE tourism can contribute significantly to the local economic development of a destination. In the context of travel , the term MICE refers to Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions. When it comes to MICE market , we can explain it as a specialized niche group dedicated to planning, booking and facilitating conferences, seminars and other events.

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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 Choose the Best Venue for an Immersive Brand Experience [Guest Post]

Eventtia

Delivering an immersive brand experience starts with selecting an event venue. The venue will set the stage to the look and feel of the event. But with the venue influencing such a big part of how the event will feel, it’s important to choose the best venue that will deliver on experience. Here are a […]. La entrada How to Choose the Best Venue for an Immersive Brand Experience [Guest Post] aparece primero en Eventtia | Event management software.

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Looking to Add Employees? Here are the Event Planning Job Boards You Need to Check Out

MeetingPool

At some point, every event professional could use an extra set of hands on deck. Whether you need someone to create digital marketing materials, help you set up on site, or organize attendee information, getting the right person for the job is critical. While many businesses resort to traditional classifieds or national job boards to […].

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How Web Marketing Managers Entice Travelers to Stay 4x Longer on their Site

Crowdriff

With travelers visiting an average of 38 websites while planning trips, one of the biggest challenges DMOs face is staying relevant as a trusted source of information. As a web marketing manager, a big part of keeping your DMO’s website engaging, memorable, and easy-to-use falls on you. That’s why DMOs all over the world are turning to CrowdRiff’s visual marketing platform to create amazing visual website experiences for travelers.

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Why This Instagram-Worthy Stunt Sparked Controversy and Conversation

BizBash

Capitalizing on two major lifestyle trends—rosé and millennial pink—wine brand Nomadica Wine created a made-for-Instagram stunt that was practically guaranteed.

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Los Angeles Olympics: What Event Producers Need to Know Now

BizBash

On August 1, the International Olympic Committee (I.O.C.) broke with tradition and named both Paris and Los Angeles as future.

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Construction Contracts And Arbitration Provisions: Is The Word “May” Mandatory? Maybe!

BizBash

You don’t always say what you mean. And you don’t always mean what you say. In construction contracts, parties attempt to use plain and ordinary words to describe their respective obligations. As an example, when the parties use the word “shall” in their agreement, they generally understand that the obligation specified is mandatory. Or when parties use the word “may” in their contract, performance is permissive or optional given the plain meaning of the word.

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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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Project Documentation: The Bad Little Email That Got Produced

BizBash

Believe it or not, there are always a wealth of emails and other documents produced in litigation that help “make the case” for the other side. Take, for the example, the e-mail I found in the files of one superintendent entitled “PROJECT DELAYS” … the words could not have been clearer … “ I think we need to begin to tell management that we are late.

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10 New Venues in Los Angeles for Fall Meetings and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new Los Angeles eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open.

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10 Best Ideas of the Week: a Havaianas Tiki Bar, Doughnut Etching, a Transparent Botanical Fantasy House

BizBash

This week's roundup includes a Havaianas tiki bar at the brand's NYC Ferry takeover, a doughnut etching station at Toyota's.

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Event Tech Competition Selects Concierge EventBot as Most Innovative

BizBash

Five technology companies vied for top honors August 3 in the Event Innovation Battlefield, a competition organized by SISO, the.

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Lollapalooza 2017: 24 Whimsical, Nostalgic Ideas From Sponsors and Brands

BizBash

Just like rock music, severe weather has practically become an annual tradition at Lollapalooza. While the music festival grounds were.

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10 New Venues in Boston for Fall Meetings and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open in Boston.

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See JetBlue Surprise New Yorkers With Free Trips to Bermuda

BizBash

During the summer, many New Yorkers get half days at work on Fridays—which is why JetBlue recently gave passersby a.

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10 New Venues in Orlando/Central Florida for Fall Meetings and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new Orlando/Central Florida eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open.

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10 New Venues in Washington for Fall Meetings and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open in Washington.

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10 New Venues in New York for Fall Meetings and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open in New.

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How Havaianas Took New Yorkers on a Ferry Ride to Rio

BizBash

This past weekend, New Yorkers were able to travel to the Rockaways—via a stopover in Rio De Janeiro. From August.

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10 New Venues in Miami/South Florida for Fall Meetings and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open in Miami/South.

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10 New Venues in Chicago for Fall Meetings and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new Chicago eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open for.

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August 9, 2017: Oscar Board Elects New President, 2018 Met Gala to Take on Controversial Fashion and Religion Theme, This ‘Game of Thrones’ Marathon Involved Actual Running

BizBash

1. OSCAR BOARD ELECTS NEW PRESIDENT: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has elected cinematographer John Bailey as.

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10 New Venues in Toronto for Fall Meetings and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new Toronto hotels, conference centers, restaurants, private rooms, and other spaces to open for events this.

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10 New Venues in Las Vegas for Fall Meetings and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new Las Vegas eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open.

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Why Havaianas Took New Yorkers on a Ferry Ride to Rio

BizBash

This past weekend, New Yorkers were able to travel to the Rockaways—via a stopover in Rio De Janeiro. From August.

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August 11, 2017: Amazon Looks to Partner with U.S. Venues to Sell Event Tickets, Why Two Authors Are Withdrawing Their DragonC on Award Nominations, Reebok Wants to Add a Fitness Award to the Oscars

BizBash

1. AMAZON LOOKS TO PARTNER WITH U.S. VENUES TO SELL EVENT TICKETS: Amazon wants in on the ticketing business and.

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August 10, 2017: Video Games May Be an Event at 2024 Olympics, Dallas Hockey Team Is First Franchise to Publicly Oppose Texas Bathroom Bill, Little League World Series to Play Through Solar Eclipse

BizBash

1. VIDEO GAMES MAY BE AN EVENT AT 2024 OLYMPICS: ESports may be heading to the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

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Four(ish) Things We Look for When Hiring a Junior Developer

Crowdriff

At CrowdRiff , one of our core values is building a culture of learning and mentorship. As a result, we tend to hire a lot of Junior Developers. In fact, most of the developers we’ve hired would be considered by most places to be “junior”. We’ve developed a partnership with HackerYou (a technical college/bootcamp close by) that has provided a great pipeline for Junior Developers.

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August 7, 2017: Independent Concert Promoter in Washington Thrives Among the Corporate Industry, 185 Hospitalized and 16 Arrested During First Three Days of Lollapalooza, Scottish Brewery Announces U.S.-Mexico Border Bar Stunt to Make Fun of Trump

BizBash

1. INDEPENDENT CONCERT PROMOTER IN WASHINGTON THRIVES AMONG THE CORPORATE INDUSTRY: While the concert business continues to be dominated by.

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See How This Hamptons Benefit Responded to Donald Trump

BizBash

“We built a wall before Donald Trump,” joked a half-serious Robert Wilson, founder and artistic director of the Watermill Center. Standing.