Attendease

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Sponsorships are the lifeline that keeps the events industry sustainable. An important aspect of event management is finding the right sponsors who can provide the right financial assistance needed to pull off a big event, in exchange for brand exposure. Why Event Sponsorships Are Valuable. What's an event planner to do?

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Sponsorships B2C Financial Event Ideas 312

Eventbrite UK

MAY 17, 2017

Tim Groot of Grip, discusses how AI is impacting the events industry and what organisers can do to ensure they benefit from this great technology. The post How AI Is Impacting the Events Industry in 2017 appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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2017 Technology Events Event Tech 132

Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 24, 2017

Improving digital learning and amplifying conference content to a larger audience is a high priority for many clients we consult with. We’ve found that this is one of the most insightful reports produced for digital learning trends in our profession.

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Technology 2017 Sponsorships Consulting 255

Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 12, 2017

About 62 percent close off submissions eight months or longer before the conference. Widely used by associations as a tool for crowdsourcing the meat-and-potatoes education content for annual conferences, the call for speakers and sessions doesn’t need to be an arduous process. Tighten the timeline. Avoid spin. Curate content.

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Speakers 2013 Consulting Education 279

Conferences that Work

AUGUST 14, 2017

I’m doing a little research for my next book — working title The Little Book of Event Crowdsourcing Secrets — and I’d love your answers to a short (5 minutes maximum) survey of your personal experience of conference satisfaction. Entrants must be over 18 and have attended at least three conferences in recent memory.

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2011 2017 Conference Education 41

Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

If you want to breathe new life into your conference, and increase relevance for next-generation attendees, start with this kill/change list. Invitation-Only Events. Most annual meetings have used the same template agenda for decades. They just replace the filling each year. Annual Business Meeting.

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Meetings Trade Shows 2017 Financial 307

GEVME

OCTOBER 20, 2019

Taking an active part in growing the MICE industry in the APAC region, we continue to cover the critical event industry events across the region. Today we have a story about Be @ Penang event. Malaysia’s most prominent business events conference returns for the fourth edition this December at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre.

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Conference 2019 2018 Speakers 120

EventMB

JUNE 18, 2018

This is a sponsored post written by Jelmer van Ast, CEO and founder of Conference Compass. In 2017, people spent nearly 3 hours per day on their mobile phones. The post Boost Your Association’s Membership Value Through Your Event App by Conference Compass appeared first on [link].

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Event Apps 2017 Conference Events 173

BizBash

JUNE 14, 2017

Cathi Culbertson credits her mother—and luck—with her entry into what has now been a 26-year career managing events and conferences.

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2017 Conference Events Management 126

Conferences that Work

AUGUST 24, 2020

Intentional Event Design ( ebook or paperback ). Amidst the myriad books on creating and running events, Intentional Event Design , by Tahira Endean and published in 2017, stands out. And I’m not saying that because she’s kind enough to mention two of my books and an event I designed and facilitated.).

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Meeting Design Meetings 2009 2013 286

Conferences that Work

APRIL 3, 2017

.” — Max Cohen de Lara and David Mulder van der Vegt , “ These 5 architectural designs influence every legislature in the world — and tell you how each governs “ , The Washington Post, March 4, 2017. Read the full article at Conferences That Work. How do room sets imply and influence what happens at meetings?

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2011 Government 2017 Education 220

EventTechBrief

OCTOBER 25, 2018

While technology was completely transforming other industries in the UK, the events industry seemed mostly to be living in the dark ages. Recognizing that event technology could be a new area of exploration for Event Industry News, Parry’s online magazine, he began writing articles on the subject.

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Event Tech Tech Event Technology Technology 219

Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 17, 2017

I’ll admit that in 2011, when the Virtual Edge Institute (now called the Digital Experience Institute) first co-located its conference with the Professional Convention Management Association’s Convening Leaders, the experience fell flat for me. Fast-forward to January 2017. The Switch On. In my opinion, the perfect hybrid meeting.

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Meetings 2011 Speakers Education 264

Conferences that Work

MARCH 12, 2018

It’s at its worst #HurricaneIrma pic.twitter.com/nda2OJdjjb — Anguilla-Beaches.com (@anguillabeaches) September 6, 2017 On September 6, 2017, Hurricane Irma tore across the tiny island nation of Anguilla. Face The Fear—Then Change Your Conference Design! Every power pole was destroyed. If you had told me then that the.

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2010 2017 Conference Design Government 185

Event Marketer

AUGUST 2, 2021

This fall, major user conferences, trade shows, music festivals and other gatherings are banking on attendees being ready to return to in-person events. For some, it’s a return to business as usual, with the events looking and feeling as they did in fall 2019. Salesforce will present a very different Dreamforce this year.

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Conference Trade Shows 2001 Fashion 144

Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 5, 2017

So the quality of our conversations — especially those participants have with others at conferences and meetings — has a direct chemical impact on them, those around them, and therefore on the organizations they belong to. You want to strive for Level 3 at your conferences: Level 1 conversations are transactional in nature.

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Conference 2017 Speakers Meetings 218

GEVME

JULY 2, 2018

With the meetings industry getting more sophisticated, the costs of event production are quickly increasing. This means smart budgeting is crucial for you to master if you expect your upcoming event to rack up a lot of expenses. What is an event sponsorship package? So how do you make it smart? Most likely yes.

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Sponsorships Tech Hospitality Conference 200

Eventinterface

JANUARY 5, 2017

It is now easier than ever to brand beverages at events. From custom coasters to straws and logos embedded in ice cubes, beverages can now play an even more important role in experiential marketing at events. We see this trend further developing in 2017. Event Technology. Food and Beverage Trends.

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Meeting Planning 2017 Food and Beverage Meetings 100

Eventinterface

OCTOBER 26, 2017

The winner will be announced at ibtm world 2017, hosted in Barcelona, Spain, November 28 to 30. From the nine finalists, judges will now vote for a winner in each category, one of which will be named Tech Watch Award 2017 winner on 29 November at ibtm world in Barcelona. Eventinterface makes your events and meetings better.

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2017 Tech Social Media Attendee Management 100

Eventinterface

OCTOBER 26, 2017

The winner will be announced at ibtm world 2017, hosted in Barcelona, Spain, November 28 to 30. From the nine finalists, judges will now vote for a winner in each category, one of which will be named Tech Watch Award 2017 winner on 29 November at ibtm world in Barcelona. Eventinterface makes your events and meetings better.

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2017 Tech Social Media Attendee Management 100

Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

IMEX 2016 breaks attendee records, Event Pro Update launches and Bermudian returns to lead BTA in 2016. This and more in our latest news update for Meeting and Conference Planners. Analyzing the Conference Behaviors of Fortune 1000 Executives. Event Pro Update Launches. Bermudian Returns Home to Lead BTA in 2017.

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Conference Meetings 2016 Tourism 100

Eventinterface

OCTOBER 26, 2017

The winner will be announced at ibtm world 2017, hosted in Barcelona, Spain, November 28 to 30. From the nine finalists, judges will now vote for a winner in each category, one of which will be named Tech Watch Award 2017 winner on 29 November at ibtm world in Barcelona. This year’s finalists are: Bizly, Inc.,

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2017 Tech Social Media Attendee Management 100

GEVME

DECEMBER 24, 2018

If you want to organise a corporate event that is widely spoken about and unforgettable, you will need to utilise some unusual event format ideas or innovative event ideas. You should carefully consider the format of the event since the format will determine the final product. Internal conferences. Start-up events.

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Corporate Events Banking 2016 Events 184

GEVME

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

For many event organisers, the big question is, how do I know if my event was successful? From ticket sales to website performance, an event has many dimensions that demonstrate where the value lies. The effective measurement of this value is the first step to making your event cost effective and your clients happy.

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Sponsorships Events Government 2017 206

BizBash

OCTOBER 31, 2017

For planners who produce conferences, trade shows, meetings, or other face-to-face events, the challenges today may be greater than ever.

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2017 Trade Shows Meetings Conference 128

Event Farm

OCTOBER 27, 2016

When we launched our first industry conference in 2016 -- OFFLINE Summit -- we learned quite a bit about what conference and meeting planners go through in all realms. Securing sponsorship for a conference is sales. Many conferences do not ask that third question. What’s in it for them? Use social proof.

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Conference Sponsorships 2016 2017 100

Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

We outlined the first 10 things you need to kill — from making your annual business meeting part of your general session to promoting invitation-only events — in order to bring your meeting up to speed. For most conference committees (and next-gen participants), they’re a snore. Here are the next 10 elements to knock off.

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Meetings Fashion Speakers Advertising 218

Gallus Events

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

The Event Manager role continues to be one of the most stressful and one of the most dynamic roles in the world. So what skills should event managers across the globe be focusing on as we get set to move into a new decade? The skills needed to be an event manager in 2020 and beyond! A new horizon for event managers.

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2020 Event Management Management 2013 210

Guidebook

APRIL 25, 2017

Elastic{ON} 2017 is the annual user conference that brings together Elastic’s robust community of users, customers, and developers. During the conference, users are given the venue to share knowledge, learn about new and upcoming trends in data and technology, and discuss exciting applications of Elastic software.

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Conference Event Apps 2017 Technology 110

Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

I’ve been in this industry longer than I like to admit, during which time I’ve had the privilege to work side by side with some of the most progressive professionals in the conference business. If we want a new idea for our conference, we copy it from another without thinking it through. Kind of sad, huh? Active Learning.

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Social Media 2017 Conference Management 220

EventMB

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

More information about Event Manager Blog’s case studies. Event technology doesn’t have to rely on a screen-based device. This case study explores how Behind the Scenes and Hilton got the most out of wearable technology for their leadership conference.

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Event Technology Technology 2017 Conference 130

Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Credit: iStock Event organizers are feeling the pinch as industry suppliers, venues and transportation companies rebound from the pandemic. Event venues are raising rates for basic services like electrical, internet, trash management and catering. Travel costs are rising due to strong demand (led by the leisure sector).

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2023 Food and Beverage 2022 Transportation 221

Conferences that Work

JANUARY 2, 2017

As 2017 begins, take a moment to think about meetings in a wider context. Read the full article at Conferences That Work. OK, a very wide context. “Who am I?” ” We’ve all wondered about some form of this question. They’re more important than you think. Photo attribution: Flickr user Craig Sunter.

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Meetings 2012 2017 Education 206

Marketo Events

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Did you know that 24% of global marketing budgets were spent on events in 2017? That’s almost a quarter of your budget going to events such as: Breakfast/Lunch & Learn Series. User Conferences. This includes reviewing and answering the following questions: Goals: What are we trying to do with this event?

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Social Media Marketing Speakers 2017 167

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Do you need to find new monetary sources for conferences, conventions and trade shows? Also, 83% of exhibitors have purchased at least one sponsorship from 2017-19. Eight Out-of-the-box Event Income Ideas 1. Give attendees a deal on your next event. If you want to increase your revenue and need more, please read on.

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Conference Sponsorships Trade Shows Insurance 111

Gallus Events

JUNE 8, 2017

In June 2017 we managed to successfully crowdfund a business to business event. In this post I want to cover, the reasons we recommended this approach to our client and why crowdfunding an event may not be for everyone. I also want to look at in detail, exactly how to crowdfund an event. So we had to test the market.

Social Media 191

Social Media Sponsorships Events 2017 191

Eventinterface

JUNE 25, 2017

The hotel has 272 guest rooms and 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. MEETINGS AND EVENTS. The hotel features 12,000 square feet of versatile function space on one level, able to accommodate events for up to 600 participants. 8 tips for choosing the perfect conference venue. Guest Room. Hotel website.

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2017 Hotels Sports Travel 113