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How to Improve Your Call for Presentations Process

Velvet Chainsaw

When Velvet Chainsaw Consulting conducted speaker research with 120 associations with research and consulting company Tagoras Inc. in 2013, we found that nearly 77 percent use a call for speakers/sessions process. Mask the speakers name and company. Associations value member input. Tighten the timeline. Curate content.

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Hybrid Meetings Doomed to Failure? Not So Fast

Velvet Chainsaw

At the time, a mere six years ago, the fledgling for-profit entity that wagered its future on the potential of virtual meetings staged sessions that were too heavily weighted toward the online audience in the verbal communication and moderation by the speakers. Fast-forward to January 2017. The Switch On. Hybrid at its Best.

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Eventinterface Selected an ibtm 2017 Tech Watch Award Finalist

Eventinterface

Eventinterface has been selected as one of the finalist for the renowned Tech Watch Awards by ibtm, the leading exhibition for the meetings industry. The winner will be announced at ibtm world 2017, hosted in Barcelona, Spain, November 28 to 30. This year’s finalists are: Bizly, Inc., This year’s finalists are: Bizly, Inc.,

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Eventinterface Selected an ibtm 2017 Tech Watch Award Finalist

Eventinterface

Eventinterface has been selected as one of the finalist for the renowned Tech Watch Awards by ibtm, the leading exhibition for the meetings industry. The winner will be announced at ibtm world 2017, hosted in Barcelona, Spain, November 28 to 30. This year’s finalists are: Bizly, Inc., This year’s finalists are: Bizly, Inc.,

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Eventinterface selected an ibtm 2017 Tech Watch Awards Finalist

Eventinterface

Eventinterface has been selected as one of the finalist for the renowned Tech Watch Awards by ibtm, the leading exhibition for the meetings industry. The winner will be announced at ibtm world 2017, hosted in Barcelona, Spain, November 28 to 30. This year’s finalists are: Bizly, Inc.,

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Configurable and Personalized Conference Experiences

Velvet Chainsaw

Consider developing a meta-tag methodology that applies three to five keywords or phrases to each session, and low-tech solutions like creating and publishing five to 10 recommended itineraries based on the attendee’s role or work challenges. Ask the speaker or moderator to share those with the participants.

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How to Secure Event Sponsorship

Attendease

Sponsorship.com revealed that in 2017, sponsorship spending in North America on events reached 23 billion dollars. Sponsors make events financially feasible, keeping ticket prices reasonable, ensuring the implementation of the latest and the most innovative event tech. What tech innovations does your event need? Credibility.