Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 24, 2023

All of the main stage and concurrent education offerings at Influence were curated to achieve the top two organization goals; help members book more business and be better on the platform (stage). Know what goals your annual meeting best amplifies and use it as a filter for your content strategy decisions. Leverage Association Milestones.

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Attendease

MAY 21, 2024

Here are 6 ways to facilitate networking at your next healthcare conference or seminar. Make sure your conference planning app has social integration When planning your healthcare event, consider using a conference planning app that integrates with social platforms. Not sure which solution to choose?

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

A story arc is an extended, continuous storyline in episodic storytelling media such as television series, comic books, video games, films etc. You can use the story arc concept to carefully craft the messages and issues you want your conference participants to explore, experience and learn.

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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Choose the right event tech tools to help you streamline different aspects of planning and executing your conference, like registration, check-in, networking, panel discussion, and more. Engagement Foster attendee engagement with networking tools, gamification, live polls, surveys, and appointment booking. Look at past events.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

There is a lot of planning that goes into an in-person conference event. That's why it is so important to start your conference planning process well in advance. It is helpful to review your successes and shortcomings from your last conference and use that information to help inform your planning this time around.

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Event Smart

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Every year, businesses across different industries plan for conferences for their businesses. Event organizers are spearheading the conference planning process – from booking venues and crafting event programs to writing event details. The Purpose of a Speaker Bio If your […]

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Author Brené Brown’s latest book, Braving the Wilderness: The Quest For True Belonging , describes belonging as a spiritual experience when we feel “inextricably connected” to others and that power is grounded in love and compassion. We all need to experience belonging and acceptance in order to feel like we’re part of a community.

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InitLive

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Finalize the planning and execution committees and allocate their respective tasks. These are the crucial months in your conference planning process and if you can get the majority of the planning done during this period, then you will feel less stressed in the coming time. Finalize the date and book the venue.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Why Large Conference Rarely Innovate. In his book The Innovator’s Dilemma , Clayton Christensen identifies a primary reason why disruptive innovation tends to come from the outside of a market by new players rather than developed by incumbent players.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

A story arc is an extended, continuous storyline in episodic storytelling media such as television series, comic books, video games, films etc. Use the story arc concept to carefully craft the story and message you want your participants to experience. Each episode follows a dramatic arc with the story unfolding over several episodes.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Customers expect this kind of ease-in-buying experience because it’s similar to ordering from Amazon or booking an airline ticket. This is accomplished by embedding a Personal URL (PURL) into an email invitation or through the registrant providing login credentials to prefill.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 17, 2018

In his book, The Leadership Experience, Richard L. Embrace Servant Leadership. In my opinion, the best path to growing trust — at a time when it has never been harder — is to fully embrace the tenants of servant leadership.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Space conflicts — There were many re-bookings during the pandemic. The meeting rooms you contracted for may have been double booked. Chances are high that 10 percent or so of your coworkers will either get COVID or need to quarantine because of potential exposure. Some of these groups have been squeezed in.

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

Once the organization has established the reasons, objectives and goals for the conference, the meeting planner gets going, plotting, designing and mapping out the blueprint to organize all the components of the meetings and conference. Conference Planning Resources – Why oh WHY!? Wondering how to plan a conference?

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

Conference Planning Software – Is It Right for You? There are several different options for planners to look at when considering conference planning software. There are some softwares available that can help you plan your entire conference, every little detail, from a to z.

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Master the Event

JANUARY 12, 2024

A clear and concise conference planning checklist will not only contribute to the success of your event, but will also help keep you organized and sane…both definite musts in successful conference planning! The best way to an organized event is an uber organized event planning checklist.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 10, 2024

Networking Networking is another activity your conference app can support! Look for features like attendee, speaker, and sponsor profiles, public and private messaging, appointment booking , and more. Also, check if the mobile conference app is compatible with different devices your attendees will be using. Book demos.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

If your organization is still printing an ad-heavy program book, show guide, or show daily, you’re likely only doing it out of fear of losing ad revenue. Speaking of which, “symposia,” “lectures,” and “seminars” are outdated, non-progressive meeting terms. Call them learning tracks or labs, master series, and keynotes instead.

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Coterie Spark

JULY 1, 2024

A commonly overlooked aspect of conference planning is your ability to include a philanthropic element. At a meeting for the Pediatric Academic Societies , we worked with United Literacy for Children to collect books and raise awareness about children’s illiteracy.

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EveryEventGuide

APRIL 2, 2019

Once you have a clear understanding of the conference’s theme, start planning the details. Here are some conference planning tips to make it epic. Once you know the date, you can plan all the other aspects. Create a Marketing Plan. Of all the conference planning tips, this one is immensely important.

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Eventinterface

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Diane Tighe is the director of catering and conference services at Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club, a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning hotel, in Durham, N.C., What is the best industry book that has helped you as an event planner? located on the campus of Duke University. NACE, ILEA and publications like BIZ BASH and Meetings Today.

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Eventinterface

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Diane Tighe is the director of catering and conference services at Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club, a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning hotel, in Durham, N.C., What is the best industry book that has helped you as an event planner? located on the campus of Duke University. NACE, ILEA and publications like BIZ BASH and Meetings Today.

Insurance 100

Insurance Trade Shows Hotels Conference 100

Eventinterface

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Diane Tighe is the director of catering and conference services at Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club, a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning hotel, in Durham, N.C., What is the best industry book that has helped you as an event planner? located on the campus of Duke University. NACE, ILEA and publications like BIZ BASH and Meetings Today.

Insurance 100

Insurance Trade Shows Hotels Conference 100

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A company event , a festival, a conference? Big events with a high number of attendees might require up to a year to plan. Booking major venues and event entertainment is something that should be done as soon as possible. However, if you’re planning a corporate meeting, six months might be all you need.

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Eventinterface

JULY 6, 2017

Event design and event experiences are buzzwords now even in the traditional conference planning silo. Planners have to just watch their history - continue to be conservative with their hotel block estimates and also may need to get creative with ways to entice people to book within their block. You will need to plan for that.

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GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc. But the good side is that the cost of booking a venue, travelling, arranging food, beverages, gift giveaways will all be eliminated in virtual corporate events.

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GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc. But the good side is that the cost of booking a venue, travelling, arranging food, beverages, gift giveaways will all be eliminated in virtual events.

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InitLive

JULY 23, 2019

The theme is a key element in your conference planning process. Book Relevant Speakers. You will need to research popular speakers who are relevant to your conference topic and theme. You will need several weeks, even months, to figure out logistics, reach out to potential partners, and connect with your target audience.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Whether you’re a nonprofit event planner , association membership manager, event director, or convention planner, this guide will help you plan the most effective, engaging convention possible for your audience members. 11 Steps to Plan a Successful Convention. 5 Convention Planning Best Practices. What is a Convention?

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

But over and above this, he is known for authoring books like “ Hooked: How to Buil -For d Habitming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life ”. You can book an appointment with Nir , here Robert Beno Cialdini Who is he? You can book an appointment with Douglas, here. Where to Find him?

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

But over and above this, he is known for authoring books like “ Hooked: How to Buil -For d Habitming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life ”. You can book an appointment with Nir , here Robert Beno Cialdini Who is he? You can book an appointment with Douglas, here. Where to Find him?

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

If you really believe you learn from just listening to an expert and doing nothing else, then just buy audio books and listen to them through your ear buds.). “I came to hear from the expert , not talk to my peer,” is the lazy brain’s response to authentic learning. (If

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 17, 2019

Conference planning is a complex and intense task, with a whole host of ways in which things can go wrong. It’s pretty likely that your focus will rest largely on the big things: booking venues, hiring staff, confirming speakers and attendees. Conclusion.

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Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Work with the University of Montana Conference Planning Services to create team building and health and wellness activities for your guests to enjoy during their stay. Enjoy your morning coffee or tea while reading a book on your cabin’s front porch or just take in the pure feeling of serenity in this scenic outdoor space.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Or has your venue just opened and want to book events in your space? This hashtag is for the International Association of Conference Centers. This is a great resource for conference planning information and helpful blog content. conferences. Want to see only conference-related content? This is your hashtag.

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SevenEvents

MAY 26, 2022

Deciding on your conference space is a big decision when working in corporate event management, as the space needs to work for your event brief. Here at Seven Events, we offer conference planning services to make your next venue selection as smooth as possible. What are the staff like when you view the conference space?

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Endless Events

AUGUST 23, 2019

To be most effective have your presentation follow the traditional story plot, there is a reason time after time movies, books and so much more stick to it. This session allows the audience to pick the topic of discussion, similar to path story books where you get to pick what comes next. On that note, don’t make it all about you!

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