Event Farm

OCTOBER 18, 2017

The Event Farm marketing team is getting ready to host an event series. As our CRO, Chad, likes to say, it's an exercise in eating our own dog food. The marketing team prefers to think we're sipping our own champagne. Either way, we're using our tech to build an event marketing campaign, and we want to share our process and give some insight into how we're thinking about our own events. ( PS—we'd love to hear how you're thinking about yours. ).

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EventMB

OCTOBER 3, 2017

From conferences and trade shows to baby showers and weddings, here are 100 innovative ideas to select your perfect event theme and to show you how it’s done. Many event planners find that a theme can help add structure to the décor and activities as well as tie it all neatly together. They can be […]. The post 100 Event Theme Ideas by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Quickmobile

OCTOBER 24, 2017

This blog was originally published on January 8, 2014. It has been edited for updates and accuracy. The New Year often brings new goals and ambitions for many people, and event planners are no exception. New year, new event budget, right? This year, up the ante and make your events even better and more valuable than ever. A great way to do this is adding real time response technology to your events, which is an easy process because of QuickMobile and Lumi’s partnership.

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 18, 2017

If planning an event weren’t enough, you also have to worry about marketing the event. Without the proper and appropriate marketing, your event could suffer the worst fate: poor turnout. Don’t let your great event go to waste. Instead, use our quick guide to market your event so that you can get the most coverage and the largest turnout yet.

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Marketo Events

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Have you ever spent months designing and building your booth to showcase your incredible products and wow the trade show crowds? Perhaps you’ve devoted days to perfecting every word and graphic for your presentation at a conference. Then, despite nailing your booth or presentation, you’ve been disappointed in the results. The event did not produce the return on investment (ROI) you had anticipated.

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Digital marketing has drawn marketers into a cycle where we increasingly focus on quantity over quality. Here's what that cycle looks like: When a new digital channel emerges, a handful of marketers experiment with it and their audience often rewards them with attention. When other marketers see that attention, they flock to the same channel. The channel becomes saturated and less effective, and the process repeats itself.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Step into the mind of a successful event planner and see how they do things differently, and what you need to change about yourself to do the same. Success doesn’t just happen overnight. For successful event planners, success is a mindset and something that is constantly changing and evolving in association with how we think. […]. The post How Very Successful Event Planners Think Differently by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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BizBash

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Rediscover TheTimesCenter—newly renovated to elevate your event to an unparalleled experience. Here in the heart of Manhattan, network with clients.

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 3, 2017

One of the biggest challenges for corporate meeting planners is keeping attendees moving and on-schedule when there is a major event at a destination, or if they are part of a major event themselves. While some destinations handle event transportation logistics around major events better than others, there are times when there is nothing anyone can do to avoid congestion.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 10, 2017

The leaves are turning and there’s a distinct chill in the air. That means fall is finally here and along with it fall decor trends. Get inspired by this year’s best fall decor trends and add some autumnal elements into your event planning. From rich color palettes to nature inspired touches, borrow the following trends to warm up your decor and give a festive feel to your event.

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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Don't waste time trying to promote your event with poor event photography. Get it right and promoting your event just got a lot easier! The post Nailing Your Event Photography appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 24, 2017

The Museum of Ice Cream is not a museum. And despite its gift shop—which sells everything from pink journals to $149 "self-love pinky rings"—it's not a store. It's also not a confectionery, even though ice cream, cotton candy, and other treats are available to visitors as they wander through the exhibits. So what, exactly, is the Museum of Ice Cream?

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EventMB

OCTOBER 7, 2017

See how different room layouts and furniture can be used to create completely different environments and how each set up transforms the space to suit your event theme and purpose. Organizers and planners know that the way we set up the room can have a big impact on engagement, networking and general wow factor. These […]. The post 16 Event Room Layouts That Scream Success by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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In this best practices guide, you’ll learn how to tap into the cost-efficiencies of advocacy and word-of-mouth marketing with video. Examples include speakers providing a preview of their upcoming sessions, exhibitors creating “please stop by” invitations and attendees creating “looking forward to seeing you” introduction videos. Learn about best practices and programs created by leading companies and associations including ASIS, AUVSI, SuperZoo, National Restaurant Association, World of Concret

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BizBash

OCTOBER 9, 2017

For over 7 years, Blueprint Studios has been the exclusive designer of the San Francisco Symphony Opening Night Gala. This.

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Finding vendors for events and meetings is challenging. Meeting and event planners have countless options at their fingertips. There are numerous technology vendors, each providing a segment of the services needed, few working together. To address this problem, EventTechHub (EventTechHub.com) brings together Eventinterface, an event management platform; Piitcher, a platform connecting speakers with planners; Tap To Speak, a web-based tool connecting attendees with speakers; and Zenus, a face rec

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 24, 2017

With the holiday season fast approaching, this is the perfect time to plan events with cool winter themes. Here are six ideas to spark your imagination. With temps decreasing, this is the perfect time to plan events with cool winter themes. Click To Tweet. 1. Snow Day. Do you remember winter mornings waiting by the television wondering if school would be canceled?

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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 11, 2017

The look and feel of your event can have a big impact on the experience of your attendees. Discover the seven core elements of beautiful event design. The post The 7 Elements of Beautiful Event Design appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 30, 2017

We announced in a previous blog post that the marketing team at Event Farm is kicking off an event series! We’re using our own event tech every step of the way and documenting the entire experience. This is your front-row seat to our planning process and inside look into how we’re thinking about the strategy and details. Last week, Lauren stepped through how our little event idea (born at 5:30pm on a Friday over some beers) quickly turned into a bonafide series.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Are you interested in the possibilities of gamification but you’re not sure how to easily incorporate it into your events? Maybe you think your budget couldn’t support it. Gamification isn’t all about cool apps. You can add elements of gamification to your event no matter what your budget. Gamification is the idea of using game […]. The post Budget-friendly Gamification Ideas for Events by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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BizBash

OCTOBER 31, 2017

For planners who produce conferences, trade shows, meetings, or other face-to-face events, the challenges today may be greater than ever.

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Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 18, 2017

When you are a growing event planning company, you might think that every lead that comes your way is a good one. That’s probably true most of the time. But, there are situations when a potential client is not a great fit for your company. If you want to be sure that you and your client are a match made in heaven, consider qualifying event planning clients by conducting a fit assessment.

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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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Social Tables

OCTOBER 24, 2017

With the holiday season fast approaching, this is the perfect time to plan events with cool winter themes. Here are six ideas to spark your imagination. With temps decreasing, this is the perfect time to plan events with cool winter themes. Click To Tweet. 1. Snow Day. Do you remember winter mornings waiting by the television wondering if school would be canceled?

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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Are you creating a cutting-edge experience that is paving the way for the future of festivals? Stay up with the play to ensure yours is a must-attend. The post Stay Relevant: 6 Event Trends Shaping the Future of Festivals appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Event Geek

OCTOBER 31, 2017

A 5-point plan to giving your events the credit they deserve. As an event marketer, this situation may sound all too familiar. Your next big event is just around the corner. You're buried in the middle of last minute logistics, booth setup, budgets, shipments, payment to vendors and making sure you’ve prepared the sales reps. The last thing on your mind is how to compare this event to the last, or how you'll track ROI and answer your VP of Marketing when she asks, three months from now, "So, how

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EventMB

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Eventprofs, are you jumping straight out of bed and heading to work each morning? You could be missing out on key productivity time in the first 30 minutes of your day. Here’s why and how best to use them! If you have ever felt like you are on autopilot with the day running away from […]. The post How Eventprofs Should Spend The First 30 Minutes Of Their Working Day For Maximum Success by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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BizBash

OCTOBER 31, 2017

C2 Montréal is one of those rare events that has established a distinct identity through constant innovation—and a faithful following from.

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EventBank Insights

OCTOBER 13, 2017

In 2011, not many people knew who Jason Lemkin was. Sure, he’d just sold his SaaS company to Adobe for a nice sum, but he didn’t stand out from other successful entrepreneurs. Yet somehow, just four years later, he got a whopping 5,000 attendees to show up to his first ever SaaStr Annual Conference. Lemkin’s secret was content marketing.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Any event held in a one-of-a-kind venue with delicious catering will be appreciated. However, events can be so much more than that. Weaving in a meaningful event theme is an effective way to deliver a message. Here are eight easy steps to incorporate a cohesive theme into an event. Weaving in a meaningful event theme is an effective way to deliver a message.

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