Capterra Event Management

AUGUST 8, 2017

To help you stay in the know, I’ve compiled a list of ten important statistics that will help every event manager prepare for the rest of 2017 and into next year. Air travel has never been less expensive, with some flights in 2017 seeing an 89% decrease in price since 1974. Source: Planning Pod ). in June 2017.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

You should also play with seating to boost engagement — theater-style seating is “so 2017.”. Use slide-sharing apps that bring the presentation to pockets and create custom filters that are event and location specific. Because in 2018, consumers will want to experience the venue as much as the event itself. HOW TO STAY AHEAD.

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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. Let’s take a look at what the rest of 2017 has in store.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 15, 2018

We looked to the numbers to find the ten topics that were most important to you in 2017. Check out our ten most popular event planning and hospitality blog posts of the past year. One of the first questions of any event planning process is how to get the funds to make it happen. Tracking Social Media Performance.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 15, 2018

We looked to the numbers to find the ten topics that were most important to you in 2017. Check out our ten most popular event planning and hospitality blog posts of the past year. One of the first questions of any event planning process is how to get the funds to make it happen. Better events, no stress.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 3, 2017

To add insult to injury, they have reportedly been banned from holding another event in the Bahamas. However, at least some valuable event-planning lessons have emerged from the rubble. The Fyre Festival’s promoters sold their high-priced tickets by enlisting the world’s best social media influencers.

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Event Farm

JUNE 14, 2017

Content marketing, big data, mobile marketing, and social media—all of these make up a lot of what experiential is naturally good at. Content marketing, for example, is all about providing value to your audience, whereas social media helps marketers engage with consumers in their everyday lives.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

Tahira Endean : She has been a part of this immense events industry for a little more than 2 decades. She is currently the Head of Events with SITE Global. Previously for 20+ years, she has been an instructor of Special Event Planning and Sustainable Event Operations. Liz launched Liz King Events.

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Social Tables

JULY 25, 2018

So while personalization is a must in today’s event climate, improving the efficiency of the planning process is just as important when it comes to the viability of creating these types of experiences. That’s where event technology comes in. Use these 4 ideas to create an engaging, more personalized event agenda.

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

lies in two words; event technology. We are fortunate enough to be living in the age of such technological advancements where a lot of event planning and execution aspects have been simplified and optimized for us. Each attendee can download their event app and have an individual profile on the mobile event app.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

.” For these reasons, millennials value networking over almost any other aspect of events. For the Post-Masters (aka Instagram-savvy social media mavens), the team rounded up recommendations of local entertainment and provided picturesque backdrops that screamed photo-op. C2 pushes the envelope for event experiences.

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Capterra Event Management

MAY 22, 2017

Update 5/22/2017: This piece has been updated to reflect comments and new software options discovered since the article first went live. Free things brighten anyone’s day, whether it’s the snacks stocked in the Capterra fridge or event management software. In its free version, this platform creates event registration forms.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

.” For these reasons, millennials value networking over almost any other aspect of events. As a demographic, they also value experiences over material goods, want to share those experiences (usually via social media), have higher technological literacy, and are 62% more likely to travel then their generation X counterparts.

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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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Capterra Event Management

JUNE 27, 2017

UPDATE 6/27/2017: This article has been updated from its original content to reflect feedback and software updates from existing options in the article. You’re ready to trade in the excel spreadsheets, scribbled to-do lists, and room reservation Tetris for event management software. 4 Corporate Event Planning Software Options Compared.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MARCH 7, 2019

.” It’s a broad term that can be used to describe someone who plans a small birthday party for ten or someone who plans a multi-day conference for 350,000. The job, one of the top 5 most stressful in 2017 according to Forbes , requires an intense eye for detail and supreme organizational skills. Event Planning Software.

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Capterra Event Management

JANUARY 17, 2017

We’ve seen virtual reality, wearable technology, the use of event management software , and live streaming on the rise. Looking forward to 2017, we’ve distilled which event technology trends event marketers should actually care about. All event attendees need to share their experiences in real time is their smartphone.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

A few months before this announcement, I had a large conference where I pushed attendees further than they wanted to go by incorporating QR codes, iPads, and social media throughout the entire program. At some point, I would like to branch out in my career and experience what meeting planning is like in the private sector.

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Social Tables

JULY 31, 2018

This team plays an integral role in creating the voice behind your event and will help convey your committee’s passion to further a great cause. These include phone calls, in-person meetings, and social media messages (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.). of all donations in 2017 happened online (a massive 12.1%

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In this phase, resources like Eventtia’s Event Planning Checklist can be invaluable. This guide helps event organizers cover all essential planning steps, keeping tasks organized and ensuring alignment across the team for a strong foundation. Event Analysis and Report example powered by Eventtia.

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Capterra Event Management

JULY 31, 2017

“Update 08/01/2017: This piece has been updated to include more ways to use Snapchat for event marketing. With smartphones you can order food in a matter of minutes and have it tracked and delivered to your house, you can check your email, record videos, and keep up to date with friends on social media.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Some 29 percent of global travelers say they are comfortable letting a computer plan an upcoming trip based on data from their personal history, and 50 percent don’t care whether arrangements are made by a person or a computer, as long as their questions are answered.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 10, 2018

Event planning is fundamentally about building connections and memories. The best way to respond to naysayers, especially on social media, is to laugh at yourself. Big brands do this on social media, and their responses often go viral. — Netflix US (@netflix) December 11, 2017.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 10, 2017

If you plan events, the Technavio 2017-2021 market research report on global event management software will definitely catch your eye. The report forecasts that these companies will continue to maintain their top positions chiefly through acquiring smaller firms. .”

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 13, 2018

According to the Event Marketing 2019: Benchmarks and Trends Report , most marketers believe that event marketing is the single-most effective marketing channel for achieving business goals. Additional findings from the report include: Between 2017 to 2018 the number of companies organizing 20 or more events per year increased by 17%.

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Hubilo Blog

APRIL 5, 2018

Events are transforming at a rapid pace. The ever-changing technological innovations along with major policy changes in the past few years have changed the face of event and event planning as we know it. It is imperative for event professionals to keep up with the changing times. Why Event Sponsorship is Necessary?

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2018

It also talks about the tools an event professionals can use to weave the data into a story to improve future events. The Stress behind Event Management. According to Forbes this 2017, being an event coordinator lands squarely in the 5th most stressful job in their ranking.

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Hubilo Blog

APRIL 19, 2018

Considering the example of the GES 2017 event , meet-ups were facilitated for attendees living in the same hotel as well as for professionals belonging to the same sector, say, healthcare. Technology has brought about a revolution that has transformed every aspect of event planning. The possibilities are endless.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

Summary: Learn how to market events of all kinds, from market research, branding and pricing to event websites , content marketing, social media and post-event followup. What is event marketing? potential attendees), distribution channels and pricing for the event. based on your marketing plan.

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QC Event School

JULY 7, 2023

Location: Wasilla, Alaska QC Courses you’ve taken: Event & Wedding Planning Event Decor QC Courses you’re taking: Destination Wedding Planning Luxury Wedding & Event Planning Accelerate Your Business Workshop Your website: [link] Facebook: [link] Instagram: [link] TikTok: [link] Meet QC Event School graduate, Ayla Otto!

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

So, you want to plan an event. Take the event planning process one step at a time. How about you start with creating an event timeline? Event timelines help you stay on track and get you excited about the event you’re going to throw together. Events are never a one-person job.

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Hubilo Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2018

A range of event app features have been developed for the same, we shall delve into these event apps features further in the article. Types of Mobile Event App. The features of an event management app usually include venue management, budget management, event team management, etc. Benefits of an Event App. “75%

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Capterra Event Management

APRIL 18, 2018

Event planning is a delicate balance between cutting as many unnecessary costs as possible without forsaking quality. When considering all your business costs such as staffing, overhead, and event management software , it helps if you can find free software options for less pressing needs. Level of expertise: Beginner.

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Converve

JUNE 23, 2017

Betsy Bar from Velvet Chainsaw asks the question , what still holds event managers back from live streaming! Catherine Reed from The Meeting Pool offers valuable tips on what you can do with live footage from an event. Terror Threats and Security Requirements Influence Event Planning.

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Converve

JUNE 23, 2017

Betsy Bar from Velvet Chainsaw asks the question , what still holds event managers back from live streaming! Catherine Reed from The Meeting Pool offers valuable tips on what you can do with live footage from an event. Terror Threats and Security Requirements Influence Event Planning.

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Guidebook

JULY 10, 2019

Americans are a charitable bunch, donating over $410 billion in 2017, according to GivingUSA. Charity events or fundraisers are a great way for organizations to bring awareness to and raise money for their causes. Cue your event! Whatever your goal may be, define your ultimate monetary goal for the event.

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Capterra Event Management

JANUARY 31, 2017

Yet those quality courses are out there, so I took the time to scout out this list of quality online event planning classes you ought to consider. Emory University Event Planning Certification. Sample Testimonials: “The event planning program was a great continuing education opportunity. Social Events.

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