Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

If you love bookkeeping, put your hand up. Thought so. Let’s be honest, the majority of us cringe at the thought of creating (and maintaining) an event budget, even though it’s an integral part of being a successful event planner. If you’re like me you’d rather do anything (I mean anything! ) other than your weekly or monthly bookkeeping for your events or event planning business.

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TicketBud

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Did you know that Instagram is the fastest growing social network? 26% of the adult population is already using it. That's a huge audience of potential ticket buyers. Instagram is the perfect marketing channel for events. The reason being that events are told best through pictures. Just take a look at your Instagram feed. Scrolling through photos you see friends at concerts, bars, holiday parties.you name it.

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Event Geek

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

Try these 5 proven tactics to win more leads and brand advocates. Unlike the famous Woody Allen quote, you cannot get 80% of success at trade shows by just showing up. Trade shows and conferences bustle with eye-catching distractions and highly-caffeinated attendees. They are hyper competitive arenas for attention. Marketers need more than the cookie-cutter booths and ubiquitous keychain giveaways to get - and keep - the attention of attendees and press at events today.

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The Modern Event

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Great insight by a new study from Bizzabo unveiling The “Event Professionals of Tomorrow” Survey. The report reveals that 85% of event planners see email marketing as the key marketing tool, attendee satisfaction is the most significant indicator for event success and more than half of event planners spending less than 10% of their budgets on event technology.

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BizBash

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

It’s important to price your event planning services correctly so you make money and have cash flow to keep your business alive, but how much can you expect to make? What is a ‘typical’ event planner salary? Money isn’t the only reason you should get into event planning; things like passion, organization and people skills should also be considered.

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TicketBud

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

So you have a conference right around the corner and a big staff to manage. Let's not sugar coat it: You have your work cut out for you. Deadlines. Budgeting. Ticket sales. There's a laundry list of items you and your staff must manage. To avoid a disaster, you need a tool that facilitates all team communication. Enter stage left: Slack. Slack is a slick messaging app used by teams.

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International Institute of Event Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

IIEM is inviting free job listings for organizations and employers seeking to fill event planning related opportunities including: Event Managers, Event Co-ordinators and Event Planners. IIEM job listings provide a global resource for experienced as well as early-stage event managers who are seeking jobs in event planning. . IIEM accepts job postings for any international location and all postings are offered free of charge as a service to employers and hiring organizations.

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The Modern Event

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

MAGIC Vegas is the world’s largest fashion marketplace. It takes place every August and February, spanning three days and covering 11 different communities across the city. But it’s more than a convention In reality, MAGIC is a model of how a city and event can work together. Las Vegas has embraced the event and turned it into one of the best times to be in Vegas.

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BizBash

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

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Converve

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

According to well informed sources, the death of e-mail as we know it is imminent. Frankly, I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels differently. The e-mail zombie is very much alive and kicking. There are upsides, of course. E-mail is one of the most powerful marketing tools, not just for event, congress or marketing managers. And this is true in spite of social media and the online revolution.

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The Expo Group

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Founder, President and CEO of The Expo Group Ray Pekowski joins Dana and Todd for a quick interview on the 25th anniversary of the company, the origin of Single Source Solution® and what's next in the industry and for The Expo Group. Also, we talk about the importance of the human factor in customer service and winning a Nelson Award.

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TicketBud

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Pop-Ups have become a huge sensation during the past couple years and it's easy to see why. They open and close all within a matter of a few days, speaking to the changing tastes of new generations. Pop-Ups are also a lot like events. They have definite start and end times, require renting out space, and bring people together. Let's first look at what makes Pop-Ups so great.

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BizBash

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

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BizBash

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

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Converve

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Mobile internet usage thrives in the events sector, too. That definitely speaks in favour of offering mobile platforms to enhance your event - be it native apps for downloading or web apps that you can access simply through your browser. So how can you market your event app to ensure a good adoption rate? Let me give you 5 key tactics. Step 1: Concept – Think about what your delegates really value in the first place.

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Converve

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Mobile internet usage thrives in the events sector, too. That definitely speaks in favour of offering mobile platforms to enhance your event - be it native apps for downloading or web apps that you can access simply through your browser. So how can you market your event app to ensure a good adoption rate? Let me give you 5 key tactics. Step 1: Concept – Think about what your delegates really value in the first place.

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