Corbin Ball

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Corbin's November/December 2016 TechTalk Newsletter. Welcome to Corbin's TechTalk Newsletter, in it's 18th year of providing the latest in technology to nearly 11,000 events, tradeshows and hospitality professionals in over 70 countries. Follow on: ©2016 Corbin Ball & Co. IMEX America October 18-20, 2016, Las Vegas.

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zkipster

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Lets close our laptops and acknowledge: 2016 was an amazing year for events! Business is back in a bigger way and the event industry is doing better because there has been a new focus – event experience. Here are a few big wins we’ve had in regards to event experience in 2016. WRITTEN BY LIZ KING.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

While the shifts are plentiful, there are five that stand out from the fold when it comes to modern event design. In 2016, millennials became the largest segment in the U.S. In an industry shaped by attendee expectations, successful events have to cater to their wants and desires. Events won’t ever be the same.

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Meetings 2016 Trade Shows Social Media 158

Bizzabo

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Get ready for the most comprehensive list of event marketing statistics, event management statistics and event planning statistics on the internet for 2019 and beyond! There is no doubting the power of live events. Top Event Statistics. B2B Event Industry Statistics. Event Technology.

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Event Farm

JUNE 14, 2017

Get your event speakers involved in the event’s promotion. eBook: The Event Marketer's Guide to Social Media Domination. It benefits your speakers to promote the event at which they’re speaking, and it also helps you fuel your content engine and keep your event top-of-mind during the time leading up to the event.

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Social Media Speakers B2C Event Marketing 124

Capterra Event Management

JULY 19, 2017

You’ve gathered your resources, assessed the market, found your ideal business partners, and you’re well on your way to starting your own event planning business. Your business plan will help keep you on track with clearly defined goals and guidelines for your event planning firm. Mission statement.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 23, 2016

2016 was a great year for innovation and advancement in meetings technology. Mobile apps for events are more powerful than ever, event management software does more than you can imagine, and new tools and gadgets for planners are entering the market each day. Tech Behind the Scenes: How Technology Enhances Events.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2018

You don’t notice the curtains behind the timber at first, but the purple lighting adds a touch of color and a warm glow to the staging, without overshadowing the panel of speakers. The perfect inspiration if you’re looking for cost-effective staging for your next corporate event. ICA (International Cotton Association) Trade Event 2016.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Though it may seem like social media has dominated interactions between event professionals and event marketers, event influencers are tuning into podcasts as an alternative means for sharing event planning tips, tricks, and best practices. The Best Event Planning Podcasts. Event Tech Podcast.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The most common mistake we’ve noticed is that many event planners still plan their virtual or hybrid events based on an in-person-only format. But here’s the situation: the events industry is not going back to how things used to be. Building events since : 2016. Building events since : 2016.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

And, the real point of event gamification lies in driving particular behaviors to achieve your desired event outcomes. For eventprofs incorporating event gamification, it adds a deeper level to event planning. Make sure you get the speakers involved and have them be the champion for your event gamification.

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Canadian Special Events

AUGUST 4, 2017

Last year was a watershed moment for event planning. Traditional events rapidly gave way to experience planning as more event planners and organizers started recognizing that events need to be more than just a series of workshops and speakers. Alternative Format. Next Level Artificial Intelligence.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

SXSW Conference and Festivals is an event-planning wonder, considering its success and steady growth since 1987, when only 700 people registered. Executive Director Mike Shea, who has been behind planning the event for the last 29 years, discussed how he keeps running it so flawlessly year after year.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Our blog on how to create your event budget is by far one of our highest ranked articles on Google so when you google this is the go-to guide to starting your event budget. How to Build “The Dream Event Planning Team”. This is especially true when planning an event. Your All-Out Guide to Conference Planning.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

For venues and planners, that means looking into the crystal ball to get ahead of event trends and expectations. Here, we cover the top 19 trends which promise to shake up event planning and hospitality in 2019 and beyond. As of 2016, millennials are officially the largest workforce in the U.S. Looking at you Austin.).

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Here are some of the most popular ways of implementing gamification at conferences, trade shows, and corporate events. Getting valuable feedback about speakers and the quality of content is crucial for many event planners. The Endless Events team is here to help. Gamified Polling & Feedback.

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Social Media Events Trade Shows 2016 127

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2017

This is exactly what experiential event planning company Mystery Trip is founded on. A post shared by Mystery Trip (@mysterytrip) on Oct 21, 2016 at 8:59am PDT. Instead of being confined to a table or sitting in rows passively watching a speaker, movement and expression established an open environment. Attendee Action.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

Search the Internet for the phrase “event planning challenges” and you will find countless surveys and lists (like here and here ) that name reduced event budgets or budget cuts as one of the top challenges facing event professionals every year.

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NVOLV

APRIL 27, 2018

According to Statista , 325 million wearable gadgets were joined to the IoT in 2016 and forecasts that quantity will double in the next five years. Attendee experience plays a significant role in event success and event plan. iBeacon used at SXSW 2016 is an NFC device. Access To Information.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 10, 2018

Event planning is fundamentally about building connections and memories. Spotify mastered the latter technique with its billboard campaign in the 2016 and 2017 holiday seasons. A post shared by Lora (@lora_tb) on Dec 12, 2016 at 12:34am PST. Laughter matters a lot. So why not turn up the humor in your work?

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Capterra Event Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

PlannersPod goes all in on every event industry related, from planning and marketing tips, to hiring talent for your event. Recommended Episodes: Episode 20: How to Stand Out in Front of the CEO of a Top Event Tech Company. Episode 19: Discover How a World Class Event Design Company Creates the Best Experiences.

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Eventinterface

APRIL 21, 2017

According to livestream , a hardware and software tool provider that helps organizers share their events live online, “81 percent of audiences on the internet and on mobile consumed more live video in 2016 than they had the year before.” Encoding is the process of converting captured video into a streaming format.

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Social Media Education Corporate Events Technology 133

zkipster

DECEMBER 23, 2016

There are big changes on the horizon and event technology is going to see some serious innovation in 2017. Event management software vendors are stepping up their game as the market consolidates. 2016 has been a fruitful year for event planners, but has also been wrought with lots of changes and challenges for event technology.

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zkipster

MAY 25, 2017

Photo: Conventa Crossover 2016. What’s the number one reason why people prefer to redirect their attention to anything else other than the event they are attending? Think about it: you sit and listen to 20-minute speeches all day, lots of speakers, the same format, the same dynamic, the same space, and on and on. Keep it simple.

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Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

You’ll likely also benefit from creating an “events” page. Pro tip: Since 2016, content consumption on Facebook has risen 57%. With more content on the platform than ever, event marketers need to think about how to make posts and ads stand out from the tactics virtually everyone is employing. We’re rooting for you!

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zkipster

MARCH 8, 2022

Olivia Robinson is a native Londoner and English speaker. She joined zkipster as the first client-facing hire – Head of Client Relations for EMEA – in 2016, ascended to Global Head of Client Relations in 2019, and was promoted to Chief Revenue Officer in 2021.

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The Modern Event

JUNE 1, 2016

In This Episode: Today’s guest is Liz King, NYC-Based Forward-thinking Event Planning, Queen of Details, Blogger & Speaker. Liz talks how to create a strong and compelling brand for your events. Expert Guest: Liz King, NYC-Based Forward-thinking Event Planning, Queen of Details, Blogger & Speaker.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Below is a thorough but by no means exhaustive list of event types. 1) Conferences These large scale events make up a significant portion of the events industry. Conferences can be either B2B or B2C and usually have a schedule filled with engaging speakers, educational workshops, and valuable networking sessions.

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Event Marketing 2019 Marketing Social Media 97

Eventsforce

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Without doubt, live streaming events on social networks has fast become a very powerful engagement tool in our industry. In fact, research from Vimeo Livestream shows that ‘conferences and speakers’ make up around 43 % of the most watched live content on the platform.

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Hubilo Blog

APRIL 18, 2019

He speaks internationally on the latest and trending marketing strategies, digital engagement at live events. Here are some answers to the questions we got an opportunity to ask one of the best Event Influencers of events industry: 1. My clients and friends at Maritz Global Events have identified 8 phases of a live event.

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Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Trade Shows 83

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Without question, personalized content is more effective a Demand Metric Study from 2016 found that 80% of people found personalized content more effective than content that hasn’t been personalized.” . Receiving personalized content improves attendees’ overall opinion of your event. Wearable technology is transforming events.

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Techsytalk

JULY 28, 2016

28 July 2016 — Yesterday morning, via various outlets, a heavily promoted industry conference scheduled to take place 22-24 August announced it is cancelling the show just one month before the conference. The Coming Together of Event Minds. CTRL] +[ALT] + [DEL] : A Collaborative Global Event Reboot. Media Alert.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 3, 2019

Here are 29 leading apps event planners can use to stay organized, do their jobs better, and get more things done! Time will always be your most precious asset and, as many readers already know, event planning doesn't afford organizers the luxury of time. And when you're planning an event, the little things really add up.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 7, 2020

August 6, 2016. Key Takeaway: Proper corporate event management should include a variety of event types , including partnership events. First, you won't have to handle every single event planning chore by yourself. Most people buy tickets to events because of the big names attached to them.

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Endless Events

APRIL 13, 2023

I feel like plenty of speakers, presenters, and facilitators rely too heavily on them. Depending on the event, size, and scope, you can do some great stuff without any visuals. Audio is harder to cut, especially if it’s a large group, but I think you can get by without visuals if you have a dynamic speaker.”

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Capterra Event Management

JULY 31, 2017

However, in terms of the app itself being “silly,” the reality is you should take it just as seriously as any other event management software. In fact, the 2016 election cycle saw the rise of political Snapchat campaigns, with Sen. You want to get them excited for your next event by showing them exactly what they’re missing.

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Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Advertising 74

Capterra Event Management

AUGUST 9, 2016

Now that the 2016 Rio Olympics are underway, nothing has gained more attention from the press than all of the problems plaguing the entire event. The best event managers plan ahead for problems. They choose suitable venues and they utilize the resources they have at their disposal in order to organize a solid event.

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