#EventDigest 204 : 16 illuminating neon event ideas, Top Twitter tools to build event following, Can event chatbots replace the human touch ...
This is a selection of the best news, articles, tips & videos trending in the event industry.
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16 Illuminating Neon Event Ideas
Thought neon was left in the 80s? Turns out it’s making a comeback, and not just on the clubbing scene. The neon theme is being incorporated into various events, from corporate to kids parties so it’s time to get on board. If you’re looking to create an event with an illuminating pop of color, a neon theme is a …
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Top Twitter Tools To Build Your Event Following
If you’re just starting to use Twitter to promote your events, it can be difficult to figure out the best ways to reach and grow your audience. But with over 300 million users worldwide, there are tons of potential event attendees out there for any event marketer that can reach them. Read on for the best Twitter tools to build awareness and grow your Twitter following …
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Can Event Chatbots Replace the Human Touch?
Now that digital personal assistants such as Siri, Alexa, and Google Home have begun to fully infiltrate the everyday life of so many potential attendees, is it any wonder that their stripped-down cousin, the chatbot, is starting to gain inroads in events? Not really, said Brandt Krueger, owner of Event Technology Consulting and an instructor at the Event Leadership Institute, …
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Conference and Hospitality Show 2018 sees record number of attendees
This year's Conference and Hospitality Show (CHS18) at Leeds first direct arena saw a 19 per cent increase in visitor numbers from the previous year. More than 230 venue and event suppliers travelled to Leeds for the group’s flagship show, with 35 per cent of the exhibitors brand new for 2018. New sponsors including Jockey Club and …
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Secrets of Successful Meetings
Corporate meetings tend to come in two flavours – effective, and ineffective. Professionals who have spent their time in both, will attest that when it comes to meetings, the length of a meeting doesn’t have any relation to its quality or effectiveness. So, while pleasantries and …
Read more on Angage
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Discover New Corporate Meeting Industry Trends and Statistics
It was Global Meetings Industry Day a while back so we peeked into the corporate meeting trends and statistics that have shaped the past year. One of the top influencers for the industry was TED which forever changed the speaker-audience format worldwide. Another highlight is that the number of …
Read more on Endless Events
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Using soft skills to create successful events
Emotional intelligence, well-being and happiness are soft skills meeting and event planners can employ to make events and conferences more successful. In this podcast, Maura Sweeney, recipient of the prestigious Women of the Decade Award for Personal Leadership by the Women Economic Forum shares her top tips for implementing these soft skills in the …
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8 Event Organization Apps to Save Time and Money
Busy is a feeling event creators know all too well. Whether it’s tackling a long to-do list or stretching a budget as far as it can possibly go, event creators are masters at solving problems — and getting the most out of every dollar (and minute) they invest. Which is why, as an event creator, there’s so much to love about technology …
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40 London event venues your attendees will love
With its colorful history engraved into its very pavements, mixed with the rush of a modern-day metropolitan playground, London has become an iconic city for hosting large global events ranging from industry-specific Mega Conferences to Sport Championship Finals and even the Olympics. However, …
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MGM to Open 8,000 Seat Venue in New England August 24
The MGM Springfield is set to open August 24 with an 8,000 seat entertainment venue and 42,500 additional square feet of event space for meeting planners. The new resort is set in Springfield, MA’s downtown area. Other notable amenities include: Accommodations – The boutique-style …
Read more on International Meetings Review
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11 Smart Questions to Ask your Tent Supplier
A thorough preparation and an open communication. With these two components, you turn your tent project into a success. Asking the right questions is essential. Run these questions by the tent supplier and you will immediately know whether you are dealing with a reliable partner or not. 1. How big should your tent be? The size of your tent depends on many factors …
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Marriott International launches MICE forum
Marriott International invited key clients to join the lunchtime panel session to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing MICE professionals and best practices for innovative incentives and events. Key speakers included David Williams from HOT Events, Stephen Turner from Medical Meetings, Michelle Sargent from Platinum Events, and Matt Griffiths from 212F …
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Take Your Event Festival from Good to Great
“How do we increase our festival’s survey score results?†That’s the million-dollar question that every event asks each year. And if you’re not asking that, you should be! Using a post-event survey to gather the feedback is a great way to identify what’s working, what’s not, and where there is room for improvement. Listening to your …