February, 2016

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10 New Philadelphia Venues for Spring Meetings and Events

BizBash

Venues 91
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5 Bookkeeping Tips Because Money Matters

Event Planning BluePrint

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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How to Use Instagram for Marketing Your Event

TicketBud

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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[Infographic] Study Reveals Future Trends and Best Practices For Events Industry by Bizzabo

The Modern Event

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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Making the Moment: The Art of Creating Events That Drive Results

Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective

In a world where every brand is vying for attention, how do you make your events stand out? ✨ From creative swag strategies to immersive brand experiences, the key lies in fostering real connections that inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or an exclusive executive gathering, this session will explore how to elevate event engagement, strengthen brand perception, and maximize ROI.

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5 Ways to Get Better Event Marketing ROI

Event Geek

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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10 New Dallas/Fort Worth Venues for Spring Meetings and Events

BizBash

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What Is a ‘Typical’ Event Planner Salary?

Event Planning BluePrint

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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Using Slack to 10x Your Event Planning Productivity

TicketBud

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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2016 Las Vegas MAGIC Fashion Convention (World’s Largest Fashion Marketplace)

The Modern Event

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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Relevance, Reach, Revenue: How to Turn Marketing Trends From Hype to High-Impact

Speaker: Alexa Acosta, Director of Growth Marketing & B2B Marketing Leader

Marketing is evolving at breakneck speed—new tools, AI-driven automation, and changing buyer behaviors are rewriting the playbook. With so many trends competing for attention, how do you cut through the noise and focus on what truly moves the needle? In this webinar, industry expert Alexa Acosta will break down the most impactful marketing trends shaping the industry today and how to turn them into real, revenue-generating strategies.

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Free Event Planning Job Listings at IIEM

International Institute of Event Management

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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Time Management: Don't Get Overwhelmed By Your E-mail Inbox

Converve

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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10 New San Francisco Venues for Spring Meetings and Events

BizBash

Venues 84
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The Exposure Podcast - February 2016

The Expo Group

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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Elevate Your Event Experience to the Next Level

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.

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5 Steps to Running A Successful Pop-Up

TicketBud

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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10 New Austin Venues for Spring Meetings and Events

BizBash

Venues 81
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5 Tips to Market Your Event Apps

Converve

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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5 Tips to Market Your Event Apps

Converve

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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Unlock the Secrets of Event Marketing Masters

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.