EventMB

JUNE 11, 2019

Conference bags must breed in the dark: everyone seems to have at least a dozen stuffed in the back of their closet. A conference event swag bag should be more than a hole with handles. Conference gifts and corporate goodie bags account for more than $20 billion worth of business worldwide. A functional, stylish […]. The post 30 Ideas for Conference Bags People Won’t Throw Away by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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JUNE 20, 2019

This is a guest post by Irene Malatesta of Fundbox. Are you thinking about hosting a fundraising event to raise money for your business? If your business is just starting up, you’re heavily involved in a local community, or you run a nonprofit organization, you may be able to raise good money by hosting an […]. The post Should You Use Events to Raise Money for Your Business?

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Eventtia

JUNE 20, 2019

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 17, 2019

I have been struck by the disparity in how an association’s organizational culture translates (or doesn’t translate) to the on-site implementation or planning of its live events. There are many associations that tout their open and supportive cultures. But when it gets to “go time,” does that culture manifest at your conferences and meetings? Online forums have tackled this issue in recent weeks and it is clear that not all organizations support their on-site operations effectively or consistent

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Attendease

JUNE 25, 2019

You've planned great events and you've checked off everything on your list. What happens to all your valuable information with all the new faces that attended your events? Attendease has added yet another integration that's no stranger in your event sales and marketing efforts. Your Attendease information can now easily flow into Marketo programs and leads.

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EventMB

JUNE 18, 2019

As long as teamwork remains essential to corporate success, team-building activities are here to stay. Corporate team-building events are a tricky business because they have to strike the right balance between professional development and recreational ice-breaking. For a team to function optimally, it is not just about matching each employee to their ideal role, but […].

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JUNE 12, 2019

Good news: Some of your attendees are willing to spend more than you charge for your event. Especially if you offer them an enhanced experience in return. VIP and tiered ticket programs let you offer attendees the exact experience they’re looking for — at the exact price they’re willing to pay. This means event upgrades, […]. The post 25 VIP Event Ideas That Will Really Impress Attendees appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 6, 2019

Planning and managing an event is no easy task, even for the most veteran planner. The combination of a million small and large tasks (both predictable and unpredictable) all building up to a hard deadline would be chaotic for anyone. It’s easy to see why a career as an event planner consistently ranks high on the list of most stressful jobs. The amount of time, resources, and technical knowledge needed to successfully produce an event is something many teams struggle with every day.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 24, 2019

Most meeting organizers invest a significant amount of time creating the educational programming for their annual conference. Models vary, but most include a 15- to 20-person conference committee (slotters) and army of reviewers (graders). Progressive organizers are shifting to a blended model, where conference committees act more like content curators and advisors and less like graders and slotters.

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Marketo Events

JUNE 17, 2019

Interactions with prospects and customers before, during, and after an event don’t just offer a chance for engagement, but also a unique opportunity to further customize your follow-up, communications, and their next event experience, which in turn helps accelerate impact, velocity, and conversion. The problem? More often than not, event data is either being forgotten, spread out amongst several tools, or being inputted manually and inaccurately.

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Conferences that Work

JUNE 10, 2019

Here are what I think are the two best free easy ways to create graphics for blog posts and presentations if you’re not a graphics wonk. (Note: I am not a graphics wonk.) I’ve written over five hundred posts on this blog over the last ten years. As they tell you in SEO School, every post has at least one image. I often find an appropriate image on the web, but sometimes I feel inspired to create a graphic that fits better.

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EventMB

JUNE 6, 2019

Zerista is a multi-device platform that turns an event app into something attendees and exhibitors will use year-round, extending the life cycle of events. Here is our review: Zerista: What Is It? Zerista offers enterprise event tools with a view to creating meaningful connections and experiences by personalizing the content and functionality to each […].

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JUNE 13, 2019

As Sally Fields famously said in her Oscar acceptance speech, “You like me, you really like me!” That sentiment is at the heart of all awards ceremonies: Receiving recognition for your hard work and contributions in a room full of your peers is not only emotional, but truly gratifying. But not all award ceremonies […]. The post 20 Ideas for Hosting a More Memorable Award Ceremony appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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GEVME

JUNE 12, 2019

I want to share with you my personal story. I faced this event email subject lines prob lem 4 years ago when I just started my career in marketing. Luchia, my marketing manager, gave me a task to create, don`t really remember, I think, 15 different event invitation letters, that we were going to send over by email. “Well, not a problem at all”, I said.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 4, 2019

I wonder about the future of peer review for conference abstracts. While it is a critical filter for high-quality journals, it is a very inefficient process for accelerating innovation and discovery at conferences. Many healthcare and STEM conference business models are heavily dependent on participants who are able to justify their attendance in part because their oral or poster abstract has been accepted.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 20, 2019

Traditional sponsorships—placing company logos and messages on banners, window clings, signage, badge stock, and lanyards or underwriting lounges, meals, and parties—differ in many ways from technology-based event sponsorship opportunities. While there are benefits, the return on investment (ROI) is difficult to quantify, and they do not easily provide measurable engagement, feedback, or data.

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Conferences that Work

JUNE 3, 2019

Good things come in threes. Though I usually overlook anniversaries, I noticed one this morning. The first peer conference I convened and designed was held June 3 – 5, 1992 at Marlboro College, Vermont. So, as of today, the community of practice that eventually became edACCESS has enjoyed 27 years of peer conferences. [That’s 3 x 3 x 3.

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EventMB

JUNE 26, 2019

We are happy to release a new report to help event professionals in designing event experiences. Featuring new 1100 research on what event professionals think about designing event experiences. What you will find inside: This report is aimed at event professionals that want to change the way they plan events to increase the […]. The post [Free Report] The Science of Experience Design by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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JUNE 6, 2019

You sold 200 tickets — enough to pack the room with excited event-goers. But when the day arrived, only about half showed up. The energy in the room was lackluster, and your own disappointment palpable. What happened? As much as they love the promise of a fun event, people have no problem bailing last minute if […]. The post The Secret to Stop People from Flaking on Your Events appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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GEVME

JUNE 12, 2019

Creating and maintaining a high level of interest at your events can be challenging, maybe even daunting for some event marketers. Selecting the best social media tools to engage your attendees may not be easy, and can get a little frustrating. Wall platforms could help put your mind at ease. Have your different social media feeds appear on various displays via one platform to save you time and effort.

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BizBash

JUNE 4, 2019

Andy Marcus discusses the business of photographing high-end weddings and social events.

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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.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 13, 2019

Whether you’re a B2B or B2C brand, there’s no doubt that events offer a bounty of benefits. In fact, 77 percent of marketers use experiences and events as a core part of their marketing strategy. But, as any marketer will tell you, events come with a price tag. And, depending on the event marketing benefits you choose to focus on, you may charge guests little to nothing to attend your event.

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Conferences that Work

JUNE 24, 2019

Event Crowdsourcing: Creating Meetings People Actually Want and Need I’m happy to announce that my third book Event Crowdsourcing will be released this Fall. It covers a fundamental yet neglected topic: creating meetings people actually want and need. My research has shown that over half the sessions offered at traditional preplanned conferences are not what attendees actually want!

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EventMB

JUNE 12, 2019

Designing a great event experience starts with finding a venue that serves your event goals in a city that appeals to your attendees. For event planners, it’s a delicate balance between finding a functional space and finding a place that will excite their audience. Personalization and experience design are leading trends in event planning, […].

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JUNE 27, 2019

Event signage doesn’t have to be utilitarian to be helpful. Here’s five creative ideas to use signs to enhance the attendee experience. The post 5 Event Signage Ideas to Improve the Attendee Experience appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Endless Events

JUNE 28, 2019

We get it. Event goers always expect to be wowed by creative scenic design. And your clients are always looking for new ways to deliver on that expectation. But it can be hard to continually find inspiration, especially if you often plan events of a similar nature. That’s why we’ve put together a massive list of 100 scenic design ideas, including the themes and types of events they are best suited to.

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BizBash

JUNE 25, 2019

Luminato Festival C.E.O. Anthony Sargent takes us behind the scenes at the international arts festival.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 3, 2019

Events are often one of the biggest culprits when it comes to the impact on the environment. When you think about all the paper, plastic, and electricity that’s unnecessarily wasted, it becomes clear that the events industry needs to change if it wants to keep up with the times and play its part in reducing humanity’s impact on the world. . And one of the first steps you can take when organizing your events is choosing a venue that is in line with values of sustainability.

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