Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Event success can simply mean that your event runs a profit. After all the work that goes into them, this is something that every organiser should of course feel proud and excited about. However, in our industry, there are so many other things that deserve to be considered successes given that the end goal is to create holistic experiences for individuals who are passionate about subjects that we want to gather about.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Studies show people trust user-generated content 50% more than content straight from brands. Is your event taking advantage?

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

It doesn’t seem long ago when marketers were scrambling all over the place trying to learn how to be compliant to one of the most significant privacy and compliance changes in the past twenty years. If you are thinking GDPR, you are right. We all made it , after a lot of studying, consulting with lawyers, updating our websites, and changing how we collect data and how we communicate with our contacts.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

One of my biggest pet peeves is the way some conferences approach first-time attendees. Being intentional and having a plan for how you welcome someone who is experiencing your conference for the first time is not only the right thing to do, it’s also a smart attendee acquisition strategy. It’s a pivotal time to onboard and help them make connections that will last throughout the conference, and, hopefully, throughout the years as they become repeat attendees.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

Every successful event professional knows that behind almost every successful event is a well-considered event layout plan that takes into account the purpose of the event itself and the characteristics of your event space while enhancing the overall attendee experience. For instance, have you ever attended an event that just felt claustrophobic or not laid out right?

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

One of the biggest problems that event planners face is figuring out how attendees feel during their event and how they engage with the sessions, activations, entertainment, etc. Emotional recognition is a powerful way to collect that data – and a controversial one. Tracking attendee engagement and satisfaction is essential for creating a successful […].

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Event planners and professionals are turning to podcasts to keep a pulse on thought leadership, event technology, and best practices. Discover 15 amazing podcasts you'll want to listen to on your morning commute! Though it may seem like social media has dominated interactions between event professionals and event marketers, event influencers are tuning into podcasts as an alternative means for sharing event planning tips, tricks, and best practices.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Why not make your entire conference a braindate? One of Skift’s “ 10 event trends for 2020 ” is networking. The report predicts: “Activities such as braindates that deliver more meaningful connections will become mainstream at events.” The author, Julius Solaris , tweeted: “…braindates are in our top 10 trends for 2020…Too much of an undervalued tool and approach.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019

If you’re putting together a new fashion event, chances are, it’s because you’re passionate about style and culture. Your vision conjures up words like sophisticated, dazzling, cutting-edge, and vogue. But Technology? Marketing? Admin tasks? Maybe not so much. The reality is, you could orchestrate the fashion event of the century. But do a bad job […].

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NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Maybe you read to relax. Or to learn. To pass time. Or to look smart. All good reasons. Or maybe you don’t read at all, but have been meaning to start. Regardless of your motive, reading is no doubt good for you. It has been proven to boost intelligence in kids and make you more […].

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Running an event is a costly experience. Even for small events, costs can ramp up quickly and out of budget if you are not prepared for issues that might pop up. With event costs rising every year, you will want to bring in revenue from as many channels as possible. Luckily, sponsors are here to make event costs easier to manage and to help generate significant revenue for your event.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Hallelujah! The Washington Nationals won game seven of the World Series to become world champs. This is a huge deal for Washington sports fans and their story should resonate for all of us in the meetings industry as we are dependent on our teams to successfully execute our events. As I listened to the players, coaches, owners, managers and even fans celebrate and rejoice in their hard-won victory I was struck by the number of times I heard appreciation for “this group of guys.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Discover the top 25 San Francisco venues for events in 2020. Consider the best options for corporate events, private parties, music venues, and more. San Francisco is a place where ideas are born or come to flourish. The city is always changing, and with it, event venues are growing and adapting. The change goes […]. The post The Top 25 San Francisco Venues for Events in 2020 by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

At BizBash Live DC , BizBash CEO and Founder David Adler and I took the stage at the Ronald Reagan Building for a wide-reaching interview on the best formats for live experiences in front of an invited crowd of several hundred meeting professionals. Here’s an annotated video of our 20-minute conversation: Annotated video. 00:00 How the thousand-year history of conferences affects the way we meet today. 02:20 Lectures are terrible ways to learn. 03:00 The forgetting curve and how it reduces

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Catering can be an excellent industry to work in because it is a wonderful feeling providing delicious food and helping someone’s party or large event to be enjoyable for all. Succeeding in this industry is dependent on much more than providing tasty food, however, as you will need to make sure that you are running a successful business operation too.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2019

As an event brand, if you don’t take advantage of Instagram Stories now, you’ll get left behind. Here are nine creative Instagram Stories ideas for your next event.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

We are pleased to announce that Attendease has been nominated for two categories under the Event Tech Awards 2019: Best Event Management Platform , and Best Attendee Management Technology, and we are taking a trophy home! The awards are now in their seventh year and it's the most important recognition awards in the event industry.The Event Tech Awards recognizes the achievement of companies delivering outstanding digital and technological solutions to the events industry and it takes place in Lo

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Oveit

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Each individual is unique. A perfect experience is only perfect if it’s personal and catered to individuals. While most event planners like to […]. The post Ticket Addons are making experiences personal appeared first on Oveit.com.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

This is a sponsored post from Explori. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. It has never been more possible to track the entire attendee’s journey, but taking full advantage entails familiarizing yourself with all the different data sources and collection methods available. How do event planners get a complete picture of the […].

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Lead singer of the British rock band, Chris Martin, has revealed that the band will not tour its new album due to the environmental impacts the concerts would have. He said: “We’re taking time over the next year or two to work out how our tour can not only be sustainable but how it can be actively beneficial.”. Though disappointing to fans, this announcement is not unusual for 2019 which also saw Extinction Rebellion protests shut parts of London down twice and climate activist, Greta Thunberg,

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Did you know that 4 out of 5 consumers use local search and 88% use smartphones for those searches? With that in mind, I think it's safe to say your online presence is the silver bullet of your business. Think about the revenue you could be missing by not prioritizing local search optimization. Fortunately, there are a handful of steps you can take right now that will immediately impact your business's pace in local search, and we're happy to share them.

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BizBash

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Recent galas and brand activations have offered elegant twists on construction zones, gas stations, math class, and even the New York City subway.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The floor is littered with wrapping paper, pine needles, and spilled nog. The cheerful background drone of holiday music is starting to sound slightly sinister. And the friends and family gathered around you are getting anxious. You had fun. But you can’t say you aren’t a little bit glad that it’s over. “So, what are […].

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

There is no doubt how important it is to use social media to promote your events and create buzz. Whether using paid or organic reach, you should be able to keep top of mind with your desired audience while boosting registrations. Here are some tips to make the most out of your event’s social media strategy. Should I create a Facebook Event to help promote my event?

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Did you multitask in your meetings yesterday? Yeah, I figured as much. Imagine what your virtual event attendees are doing. If you’re standing in front of an audience, chances are you know some tricks to keep them engaged. You might pace around the room, use gestures, note who looks bored and ask them a question. Any number of things can bring attendee attention back to you in a live setting.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

WeWork has announced the sale of several assets including Meetup.com, one of the most cherished communities for self-made event planners. Should we be ready to say goodbye to Meetup for good? I was enjoying Shark Tank reruns on Friday night when I noticed on my stream a tweet by the founder of Meetup.com, Scott Heiferman: […]. The post WeWork sells Meetup: Is it the end of an era?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Just like that, we blinked and it’s time to talk about the 2020 event trends. You might be asking yourself, what will be shaking up the industry this year? How will the industry evolve? We have some predictions! This year we stepped it up and surveyed hundreds of #Eventprofs to weigh in on the hottest trends for 2020. We could list out hundreds of trends but at that point is it even a trend?

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Eventbrite UK

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Christmas is known as the season of giving, and we’d like to spread some Christmas cheer to event planners by sharing some of our most popular (and most useful) templates, checklists and ebooks from 2019. These event planning stocking fillers are just what you need as you get ready for your 2020 planning. From marketing […]. The post Stocking Fillers for Event Planners appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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