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.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Event Tech Live is Europe’s only show dedicated to event technology. Boasting a packed educational programme across five sector-specific stages, here you can catch up with content that you may have missed from last year’s event. From the Expo and Engage Stage at Event Tech Live, 9th November 2017.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Predictably, big trends impact all industries—including event planning. These are some of the hottest event-planning buzzwords of 2017. Virtual reality (VR) can be used during the course of event planning. During the event, virtual information booths can answer basic questions from attendees. Virtual reality.

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Connect Your Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2017

From garlic and BYOD to personalization and teambuilding, industry professionals share their 2017 predictions for meetings, conferences and events. Also, social media is going to continue to grow in many different ways and is becoming the No. Joe Club & Resorts. Third-party organizations are continuing to grow.

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Gallus Events

MAY 10, 2017

Being an event planner / event organiser is one of the most dynamic jobs in the world, as well as one of the toughest. For the last few years I’ve looked at the role of the event organiser to try to keep up with how much it has changed. Our event organiser skills set grows every year. Become a listener.

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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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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. In this blog, I’ve put together 3 strategies for how to get the most out of your events as you plan your marketing strategy in 2018.

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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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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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EventMB

JANUARY 14, 2017

Here are some of the best Instagram event planner accounts that you should be following for 2017, whether it’s inspiration, ideas or just stunning photography there is something on here for everyone. The post 23 Instagram Event Planner Accounts to Follow in 2017 by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

In the events world, you don’t have the luxury of living in yesteryear. Y ou need to see into the future and stay ahead of the event trends that will inevitably make or break your business. According to CWT Meetings & Events, you can expect a spike in booking prices of about 3.7%. Event competition is going to be fierce.

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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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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

To my mind, there are two things that separate the good from the great: 1) those who are uber-connected and trusted (not on social media, but rather one-to-one relationships) and 2) those who are committed to life-long learning. Take ownership of your learning at industry events like PCMA Convening Leaders. Own Your Learning.

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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. Plus, we've added industry-specific insights into live event marketing for 2019. Event Technology.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 9, 2020

Vividink PR & Social Media has announced that it has agreed a three-year deal with East of England Arena & Events Centre to provide a complete PR and social media service. Dean Rees, business development manager, East of England Arena & Events Centre.

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zkipster

JANUARY 6, 2017

Here are 3 things that take under a minute and get your 2017 going on the right foot. Confetti and noisemakers aside, the surest sign of 2017 getting in full swing is an ever-multiplying stack of unread newsletters and special promotions cluttering your inbox. The confetti has settled, and the paper noisemakers are quiet once again.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

From create your own poke bowl stations to event app polls, 2017 was the year we stopped telling people what to do and let them decide for themselves how they wanted to learn, participate and eat. Bonus points if the colorful furniture can be customized to fit the event theme. App Ubiquity. No more dark basement ballrooms.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 3, 2017

The Hotel Show, which stages business to business events for the hospitality industry, has identified what it believes to be the Top 10 trends impacting the hospitality industry in 2015. 2017 Update. In return, satisfied millennials will actively promote their businesses on social media channels. 2017 Update.

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Gallus Events

MARCH 6, 2020

The need for a strategic approach to online events should underpin your decisions, even if you are rushing to get online. Canceled physical events have always been with us, but at the moment, this rare occurrence, seems ever more likely. Develop a strategic approach to online events. It is not months of careful consideration.

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Capterra Event Management

AUGUST 8, 2017

Event managers are confronted with the same reality when making decisions for their future events. Each year the event market changes, sometimes for good and other times not so good. Flight and hotel prices fluctuate, new event technologies spring onto the scene, and other technologies get updated or become obsolete.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

You hear a lot of predictions and anecdotal evidence about the events industry, but we here at Planning Pod also like data … and lots of it. Yes, we know, there are lies, damn lies, and statistics, but we feel these particular event-related statistics merit some attention. 1 – $115 billion. 2 – 10%. 2 – 10%.

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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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BizBash

JULY 7, 2017

SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANIES OFFER FOX MILLIONS FOR WORLD CUP HIGHLIGHT RIGHTS: Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat are all seeking online.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

As 2017 gets underway, what are the top trends to watch out for if you’re in the meeting planning industry? SmithBucklin—a leading association management and services company—released Circuit , its 2017 trend report that examines what issues professional organizations face in the coming year. From smartphones to virtual reality.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. What I love about my job: I love to see the pride my team takes in their work and the creative ideas they come up with to create value for each client’s events. Job title: Founder and CEO Company or organization: Glow Global Events in New York City.

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EventTechBrief

MAY 22, 2018

Rachel Stephan, senior event marketing strategist at sensov/ event marketing, has spent the last 17 years helping event professionals and associations promote their conferences and congresses. Social media has shifted the balance of power between customers and brands. By Kristin Veach.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Today, planners are racing to adapt to trends that make conferences and events more engaging and dynamic than ever before. While the shifts are plentiful, there are five that stand out from the fold when it comes to modern event design. Events became the professional development pipeline for that generation.”

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. What I love about my job: I love to see the pride my team takes in their work and the creative ideas they come up with to create value for each client’s events. Job title: Founder and CEO Company or organization: Glow Global Events in New York City.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

From more engaging, holistic experiences to the the bold new expectations of “bleisure,” event planners and suppliers are racing to adapt in an industry that’s as dynamic as it’s ever been. While the shifts are plentiful, there are five that stand out from the fold when it comes to modern event design.

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

“With the overwhelming number of conferences, panels and happy hours taking place in a given event cycle, the personalization factor is a marketing must. Events are no longer a social gathering. Attendees now are looking for a unique event experience that caters to them, specifically. lies in two words; event technology.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

If you’re a meeting planner and you happened to book your next gathering in a small village in France, you’re in sync with the top meeting trends for 2017, according to Pacific World’s 2017 Annual Destination Index. Events with a Purpose, Incentives with a Meaning: It’s All About Design. Take Me Off the Beaten Track.

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Event Farm

JUNE 14, 2017

Keeping up with event marketing trends is difficult—but we've been lucky enough to work with some of the best in the industry to keep our content fresh and informative. We realize, however, that event marketers are busy, so we've compiled 10 of the best ideas from our content to share with you in the most efficient way possible.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 17, 2024

Along for the ride was Wendy’s, the Official Hamburger of March Madness and the Official Breakfast of March Madness, which signed on in 2017 and, since then, has been growing its experiential programming around the sponsorship every year. Agencies: The Marketing Arm (experiential); VML (social content); Spark (media buying); Ketchum (p.r.).

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 24, 2017

A post shared by MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM (@museumoficecream) on Oct 9, 2017 at 3:30pm PDT. Businesses and organizations will, of course, always run experiential and event marketing campaigns in order to reach larger goals that drive business results. So what, exactly, is the Museum of Ice Cream? And it goes on and on.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 2, 2021

Hybrid events are the way to go, but they still bring a unique challenge to planners: How do we ensure both in-person and virtual guests get the same, amazing event experience they signed up for? When virtual events took over in 2020, it became more important than ever to bring in-person experiences to people through a screen.

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MeetingPool

MAY 19, 2017

Social media is still a dominant force in the consumer tech space, leading to more information being created on a daily basis than may have ever been seen before. But separating the content you want from the rest of the noise can be a challenge for dedicated events professionals.

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Social Tables

JULY 31, 2018

Planning fundraising events successfully comes with it’s own unique strategy and plenty of moving parts. In this guest post, Accelevents co-founder and COO Zach Hagopian breaks down the five most crucial tips he’s learned from his own experience organizing an annual event in Boston. Build a great team.

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