Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 14, 2016

Why do so many people rate the conference experience as stale, predictable and average at best? Why do conference leaders miss the mark at preparing their own unique DNA conference experience? Why do so many conference organizers miss the opportunity to create a matchless thumbprint on their event’s identity? We as conference organizers often have the common habit of neglecting what makes our event’s experience unique.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 11, 2016

“Best” is context-specific , a matter of opinion , and transitory. When we use “best” dishonestly, we ignore one or more of these realities. We appeal to status , implying that our “best” thing is absolutely best, transcending environment, viewpoint, and the passage of time. Claiming the highest status for our “best” thing preys on our audience’s fears by offering a simplistic solution. “Believe us, buy this, and Bingo!

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Gallus Events

JULY 7, 2016

“In every day life being different is difficult, but in the world of events being different is exceptionally challenging. It is not enough to have innovative and creative ideas, event organisers must have an understanding and appreciation of behavioural change.” – Introduction to the EuBea Festival. EuBea Festival – the international festival of events and live communications.

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Eventinterface

JULY 27, 2016

Dozens of factors go into the venue selection process. Obviously, you want the most impressive facility for your conference. Meeting Planners need to make an informed decision based on what each venue has to offer in terms of accommodations, location, pricing and availability. Here are a few questions or issues to be aware of as you search for your next conference venue. 1.

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EventMB

JULY 26, 2016

Offering the hottest trends to clients sets you apart from other event planners. Are you ready for the latest trends in corporate event planning? Here are a few ways you can incorporate them into your event events and event planning company. One of the best ways to make a name for yourself in the event […]. The post 10 Trends in Corporate Events by Christina Green appeared first on [link].

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 21, 2016

Did you ever play the board game of Chutes and Ladders? The object of the game is to get to the end of the path first. You avoid landing on a chute, which makes you slide backwards. And take advantage of the ladders which help you climb ahead. I played this game a lot with kids in my early teaching career. Some of my students were fascinated with sliding on the chutes because it reminded them of playground slides.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 18, 2016

I’m in San Antonio, Texas, having just run two 90-minute “panels” at a national association leadership conference. I say “panels” because at both sessions, the three “panelists” presented for less than five minutes. Yet after both sessions, participants stayed in the room talking in small groups for a long time—one of my favorite signs that a session has successfully built and supported learning , connection , and engagement.

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Eventbrite UK

JULY 5, 2016

Headliner surveyed 1000 bands, DJs and acts to find the most popular songs played at conferences. Here are the top 10, and how to use them. The post Top 10 Songs Played at Conferences and How to Use Them appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Eventinterface

JULY 25, 2016

Planning meetings is a hard. Ever-changing demands, a sellers’ market and unrealistic expectations add to the daily stress experienced by professional Meeting Planners. Today we explore some of the toughest challenges faced by planners and share solutions to overcome them. A SELLERS’ MARKET. The demand for meeting space continues to increase, and hotel inventory is not keeping pace resulting in a strong sellers’ market.

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EventMB

JULY 29, 2016

Thinking outside of the box using creative ways to plan and design events is what we do as event professionals. We should be using more creative ways to get feedback on our work and the client’s investment too. Whilst you are in the planning stages of your event, you should already be thinking about how […]. The post 5 Interactive Ways To Get Real-Time Event Feedback by James Morgan appeared first on [link].

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Event Geek

JULY 11, 2016

How InVision runs event marketing with EventGeek. InVision, the fast-growing collaborative design software platform, wants to change how we create and experience great design. Part of that goal is changing the event marketing game by crafting event experiences that live up to the expectations of InVision’s innovative and design-forward audience. “Our audience care about aesthetics and every finite detail,” says InVision’s Event Marketing Manager Michaela Alexander.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 15, 2016

View original here. The post Meet Today’s Overwhelmed, Distracted, Impatient Modern Learner [Infographic] appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw.

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EventTechBrief

JULY 18, 2016

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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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Eventbrite UK

JULY 12, 2016

Check out our new fee structure and see what it will mean for your events. The post Check Out Our New Pricing! (We Think You’ll Like It) appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JULY 6, 2016

A few years ago I had an event client that, simply put, sucked all the energy out of me. He was argumentative, combative and always had to have things his way. Honestly, he was a real A-hole and I hated every minute of working with him and planning his event. It was a (real) shock to work with someone who drained my energy because, up until that point, I trusted my gut and only worked with people I felt would be a good fit for me and my event business.

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EventMB

JULY 4, 2016

Eventprofs constantly hear about how we have the “the best job ever” and how other people “would love to have our job”! While this is nice to hear other people say, we all know that the event industry also has its downsides and that an event planner job isn’t perfect. Depending on your job within […]. The post 6 Reasons Why Event Planning is the Worst Job on the Planet (and The Best) by Kelli White appeared first on [link].

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Capterra Event Management

JULY 12, 2016

When I was a child, my father would play cassette tapes of motivational speeches while in the car to help him learn what it took to be successful in life. He explained to me what it was that these speakers were talking about, their struggles, and the lessons I could take away from them. My father always looked out for great speakers and role models to learn and draw motivation from (especially one of his favorites, Zig Ziglar ).

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 11, 2016

They’re voting with their feet. It’s a common phrase. And one that we as conference organizers should pay attention to. And let’s not forget: after participants vote with their feet, they vote with their wallet. We often wonder if a topic or session is valid or valuable to our stakeholders. The answer is frequently painfully obvious—participants voted with their feet.

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BizBash

JULY 21, 2016

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Eventbrite UK

JULY 28, 2016

Check out this infographic showing the typical event planning cycle - and lots of resources to help you with each stage! The post An Introduction to The Event Planning Cycle appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JULY 13, 2016

Summer is upon us and I’m back to wearing sundresses and flip flops, which is my favorite outfit EVER! This week I’m flying home for a family reunion and the Event Planning Blueprint team is taking time off to enjoy the summer, catch up on rest and plan the launch of our program How To Be An Event Planner. I love hearing how people spend their vacation time and since you’re probably taking time off too, I’ll keep this short and sweet.

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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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EventMB

JULY 15, 2016

The latest gaming craze of Pokemon Go can teach event planners a lot of about what attendees want from the blending of digital and live experiences. I think I have the recipe for why Nintendo’s Pokemon Go mobile game is such a massive hit and I believe there are a number of lessons here for […]. The post 12 Things Event Planners Can Learn From Pokemon Go by Nick Borelli appeared first on [link].

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

It is a truth universally acknowledged that the meetings and conventions industry is built on relationships — one on one, face to face, rooted in competence and trust. So when we decided to do something different for the fifth year of our Best in Show awards, it didn’t take long to figure out what. Whereas we originally created Best in Show to honor some of the most innovative and acclaimed things in the meetings and conventions industry — venues, technology platforms, CSR programs, destination

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 20, 2016

Ever run your car over some severe potholes? It can do some major damage to your tires. And to your vehicle too. Potholes can be an expensive problem for both drivers and cities. Just like potholes, conference planning thinkholes can be an expensive problem for your event. They can create some major cavities and damage to your participants’ conference experience.

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BizBash

JULY 25, 2016

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Eventbrite UK

JULY 26, 2016

Here are all of the international event trends you need to know — straight from Eventbrite's local teams. The post All the International Event Trends You Need to Know appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Event Industry News

JULY 28, 2016

Grip, the company which created the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) event networking solution, today announces that swipes on the app’s fun and addictive interface have reached one million. Grip’s smart event matchmaking app, recently used at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity attended by over 9,000 delegates and London’s Infosecurity trade show, has taken […].

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EventMB

JULY 27, 2016

Social Media contests seem like a surefire success engine for greater engagement and sharing. The truth is, like most things, it’s more complicated than that. Running social media contests will not automatically create better engagement or guarantee your message will go viral. Excellent social media contests require substantial planning and nimble execution.

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