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FEBRUARY 22, 2023
An Excel spreadsheet full of data on ticket sales, budget, and registration information can be an incredibly helpful resource as you plan your event. By using Excel for your event planning, you’ll discover it’s more than a simple event checklist. It’s a versatile application with plenty of tools to help with event management.
Attendease
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
It’s no secret that event costs are on the rise. Naturally, organizations are searching for ways to reduce costs without sacrificing the quality or engagement they have become known for. Achieving this might be easier than you think. You no longer need to do everything manually nor rely on a large suite of costly digital tools to achieve a great event.
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Conferences that Work
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
As I write this, we are entering the fourth year of the COVID-19 pandemic which has been responsible for millions of deaths and long-term disabilities. Many more people are going to die and contract Long COVID. In addition, most current events are still dangerous to attend for people with disabilities and certain chronic illnesses. Under the circumstances, it’s shocking that the meeting industry has developed no widely-accepted standards for safer events.
EventMB
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Skift Take: Bad icebreakers feel like forced summer camp activities, while good icebreakers are the seeds of amazing friendships, business partnerships, and more. To help you break the ice in the best possible way, we’ve gathered 48 of the best business networking icebreakers.
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In order to create a successful event, you must: Optimize Event Website and Registration Process Utilize Social Media Platforms Effectively Implement Targeted Email Campaigns Harness the Power of Video Content Benefit from a Mobile App Download now and learn how to simplify this process with Eventpedia.
Velvet Chainsaw
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Credit: iStock Event organizers are feeling the pinch as industry suppliers, venues and transportation companies rebound from the pandemic. Travel costs are rising due to strong demand (led by the leisure sector). Following are considerations gathered from industry media, meetings market surveys and anecdotal reports from Velvet Chainsaw Consulting clients.
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FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Creating a workshop? Here’s how to turn your workshop plan into an experience that educates, motivates, and inspires attendees.
Attendease
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Today’s events are more complex than ever, but planning and executing them doesn’t have to be. Event software has also never been more accessible or flexible. But with so many options available on the market, finding that perfect solution can still be challenging. If you’re not sure where to begin, simply follow this guide and you’ll be delivering outstanding events in no time!
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FEBRUARY 15, 2023
While in the midst of the hybrid movement, face-to-face gatherings are going through a revolution of quality over quantity. Companies that once all sat at the same conference table for their weekly meetings are now sitting virtually from their own homes across the country. Fostering and strengthening those professional and personal experiences, have become a driving force for corporate retreats, and how you choose your perfect corporate retreat location has a big part in it.
EventMB
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Skift Take: Generative AI is set to revolutionize event marketing. This native integration with event management platform InEvent is the next step towards AI-written copy becoming commonplace across business events.
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The greats learn from the greats. Set yourself and your team up for success with tried and tested strategies and insights from event marketing geniuses at Vanta, Partnership Leaders, Quantum Metric, Rocketlane, and Explori.
Conferences that Work
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Philosophers and scientists have long defined cognition as something done by a single mind. But in January 2023, twenty-eight scientists published a letter to the editor of Cognitive Science that challenges this view of cognition. Rather, they say, “ interaction co-constitutes cognition as a process involving interacting minds. In other words, they believe that interaction is at the heart of cognition.
Eventmobi
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Managing the conference badge design process for your in-person events is typically a complicated and costly process that requires outsourcing the design, wrangling spreadsheets, mail merge , and templates, followed by endless rounds of approvals. However, there are new event tech tools that can help streamline the process and make it easy for you to bulk-create conference badge designs like a pro.
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FEBRUARY 20, 2023
When writing a subject line for an invitation email, the goal is to pique your attendees’ interest. Subject lines for event invitations should be brief, informative, and intriguing. You should provide just enough details that the recipient will want to open up the email and learn more.
Attendease
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Higher education events (including classes as an event type) come in all shapes and sizes, from public to private; virtual, to in-person or hybrid; large or small…the list goes on. And while the process to plan an event or a class may be similar, the needs of each may greatly differ, making a flexible event management software for universities and other higher education organizations a must for those with a large portfolio of events and classes.
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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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FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Are you hosting events this year? Here are the event trends for 2023. From Marketing Events to Diversity and Inclusion event experiences, this year’s trends will help you be more impactful and get the most out of every opportunity you have to meet with your team or clients. There is no room to speculate, being more intentional with your events, is the way to achieve your goals.
EventMB
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Skift Take: Move over yoga. New wellness trends like forest bathing, sound healing, and equine experiences are becoming part of today’s meeting agendas.
Conferences that Work
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Yes! Just posted: Anca Trifan interviews me on her show Events:demystified. We talk about all kinds of things, with a focus on my work and thinking about participant-driven and participation-rich meetings and event design. I think this is one of the best interviews I’ve done. Anca gets full credit for asking great questions and also taking the time to edit the interview.
Eventbrite UK
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Despite all the stress; all the horrors; all the cancellations; all the technical difficulties; find out why eventprofs love working in events.
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Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!
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FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Earth Day is an annual call to dedicate ourselves to environmental protection. Each year’s Earth Day focuses on a different topic, and the theme for 2023 is climate change. April 22 may only be one day on the calendar, but with these event ideas, you can set the tone for sustainability year-round.
Attendease
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Breaking up is never easy, no matter if we are talking about a romantic relationship or a business one. While we don’t have the credentials to help you end a romantic relationship, we have heard many broken heart stories of event professionals who tied the knot with the wrong tech provider and went through hardships to put an end to the relationship and look for something better.
Expo Pass
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Welcome to the wonderful world of webinars! But, you may be asking yourself, “What on earth do we talk about?” No worries. We’ve done the research for you and created a list of the topics people most want to engage in 2023. Get ready to dive into a sea of knowledge and leave your audience feeling inspired and entertained. So, grab a microphone, pour yourself a cup of virtual coffee, and let’s get ready to rock the webinar world!
EventMB
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Skift Take: Despite evidence that attendees today have different priorities, business events have largely returned to the same formats as before the Covid pandemic. As organizers look to adapt to a new reality, industry leaders share their thoughts on the trade shows of the future.
Speaker: Adam Dorfman, Lindsay Harrison, and Erin O'Brien
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.
Conferences that Work
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Sparks sing “How Do I Get to Carnegie Hall?” Click to listen! On March 11, 2022, I watched the last episode of Season 4 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. As Midge Maisel walked alone in the snow outside Carnegie Hall and the credits scrolled, some amazing music began to play with the hypnotic refrain “How Do I Get To Carnegie Hall? Practice, man, practice.” I had to hear it again.
Planning Pod
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Having a functional wedding website, a pretty Instagram grid, and some ads in WeddingWire or The Knot used to be enough for wedding planners—but not anymore. Consumers are savvier than ever, and they want to get to know the people and brands they’re working with, which means seriously elevating your social media presence. Shaun Gray, owner of Shaun Gray Events , is a perfect example of what to do when it comes to social.
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FEBRUARY 23, 2023
You put countless hours into your event — of course you want proof that your time has been well spent. Here’s how to measure your event ROI and tell whether the investment was worth it.
Attendease
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Imagine all your staff, volunteers, and guests gather for a spectacular evening to celebrate all the hard work your nonprofit puts towards your cause. The night is inspiring and fun, with donors more encouraged and inspired to give than ever. But, for all the meticulous planning your nonprofit puts into planning events such as the venue, activities, catering, decor, and marketing, there are still some things out of your control.
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People are itching to get back into the world. 54% of consumers say they plan to dine out at a restaurant at least once a week this year. As COVID-19 restrictions ease, the competition for their business is stronger than ever. Download this eBook today to learn how your restaurant can be prepared!
Expo Pass
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
You’ve set the date. You’ve booked your booth. You just need to figure out how you’re going to attract attendees. This might look like a daunting task but it’s much simpler, and a lot more fun, than you might think. If you lean into the challenge your creativity will awaken a booth full of possibilities! To encourage your creativity, we’ve put together a list of five trade show booth ideas.
EventMB
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Skift Take: Evoking emotion and stimulating the senses is the key to attendee engagement and creating positive, lasting memories, yet most planners still neglect experience and stick with convention.
Special Events
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
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