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AI Helps Event Marketers Repurpose Video Content

AI-powered editing tools can now repurpose event videos to create channel-specific content at scale. The latest platforms promise to save resources and deliver video content that delivers results.
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Advocating for Change

Ren Akinci is executive vice president, people and culture officer at Emerald. Her passion lies with making diversity, inclusion, and equity an intentional focus for companies.
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How to Navigate a Successful Site Visit   

As hoteliers and venue operators struggle to conduct quality post-pandemic site visits, planners are having to expend more time and effort to ensure successful site selection.
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10 Tips for Creating Engaging On-Demand Video Content

Turning event session recordings into engaging on-demand video content should not be an afterthought. The right strategy and sufficient resources must be in place long before the doors open.
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Leading Vegas Style

Lisa Messina, the very first chief sales officer at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, discusses building back the convention market, women leadership, potential headwinds, and the new attractions groups have to look forward to.
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Future Canadian Event Bookings Stall at 55 Percent 

Meeting and event bookings in Canada are 55 percent of pre-pandemic, and the critical five-year booking window for larger gatherings is 47 percent causing major concern for cities and event venues across the country.