Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 17, 2016

Let’s face it! For too long we have settled for too little from our conferences and annual meetings. We have allowed our past planning procedures, our structures and outdated traditions to hinder and handicap our conference creativity, innovation and uniqueness. We have allowed our conferences to creak along unchanged, year after year. This webinar is for those conference professionals and meeting leaders that want to see their events become everything they can be.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 8, 2016

I’m excited! For over 25 years, I’ve been designing and facilitating Conferences That Work : successful, innovative, highly interactive, participant-driven events that leverage attendees’ expertise and experience to create just the conference that participants want and need. Now I’m bringing my expertise to Chicago for a 1½ day October 6 – 7 workshop, a unique opportunity for you to: Learn how to make your conferences and conference sessions far more engaging and effectiv

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EventMB

AUGUST 23, 2016

If your event budget is tight, don’t fret. There are many no-cost marketing solutions. Market your event for free (or nearly so) with these ideas. You can host a spectacular event with no money in your marketing budget but you can’t host an event with no marketing. Marketing is incredibly important to a successful event. […]. The post 11 Ways to Market Your Event with No Money by Christina Green appeared first on [link].

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 21, 2016

Shelby Olivier is a Program Manager for Red Velvet Events, a Global DMC Partner in Austin, TX. Shelby first began in the events industry as a Catering Sales Representative to earn money while attending college. She then moved on to become The Director of Marketing and Special Events for a venue in Georgia, earning her bachelors degree at the same time.

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Gallus Events

AUGUST 18, 2016

I was recently referred to a hotel in Barcelona as a “meeting design expert” I popped along and had a look at a good (if rather too traditional) meetig space. I met with a couple of their senior team and tried to get handle on their interest in meeting design. Now this type of meeting is nothing new, or interesting in itself, but the conversation was, I believe, very typical of the understanding and mis-understanding that venues have of meeting design.

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 2, 2016

This is the second in a series of posts on the findings of reports published by the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) based on research recently conducted on attendee retention strategies. The way we buy has evolved for both the B2B and B2C sectors. Trade show organizers who have re-imagined their expo floors into a solutions-based destination rather than one of a hard-sell shopping place are winning at delivering attendee value.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 22, 2016

Did you know that facilitators have their own Olympics too? Here are six facilitator sports you may not be aware of…. Get the entire group to return on time from break. #facilitatorolympics. — S**t FacilitatorsSay (@ShitFacilitator) May 7, 2016. Rearrange 10 tables and 60 chairs from boardroom style to horseshoe b4 participants arrive. #FacilitatorOlympics. — S**t FacilitatorsSay (@ShitFacilitator) February 12, 2014.

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EventMB

AUGUST 10, 2016

Think SEO isn’t sexy? Think again. Arguably, there is nothing more seductive to event planners than the successful launch and online elation surrounding their events. Good SEO can do that for them. Here is what you need to know. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) doesn’t often get as much attention as social media does when it […]. The post 7 Reasons Your Events Need Better SEO (and How to Improve It) by KiKi L’Italien appeared first on [link].

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 12, 2016

As meeting planners increasingly rely on technology to coordinate conferences and events , new solutions and tools are essential to optimizing every step of the planning process. Here are five digital problem solvers that can assist with speaker sessions, audiovisual needs, event management and more. 1. Behind-the-scenes or on the trade show floor, it’s imperative that tablets can easily charge and sync at any time.

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zkipster

AUGUST 22, 2016

We started out to become the gold standard in digital guest list management. We can proudly say that we did it. Now it’s time to add invitations to our offering: an impressive set of features to manage RSVP and invitations for the world’s best events. Our new invitation feature marks the culmination of almost one year of development. It has been amazing to get such qualified feedback from passionate zkipster customers around the world.

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Eventbrite UK

AUGUST 24, 2016

The only guide you need to securing high-value event sponsorships by utilising the latest tools, techniques and taking a data-driven approach. The post The New Rules of Event Sponsorships appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 19, 2016

Tactical board members are focused on the predictability of the past for today, the here and now, and getting through the year. Strategic board members think, prepare and act on challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Why? Because they care about the organization’s future. They know they can play an important role in creating their stakeholder’s future.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 12, 2016

Check out these creative ideas for getting attendees past the mid-afternoon slump and through a long meeting day with energy and good humor. read more.

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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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EventMB

AUGUST 29, 2016

Are you guilty of any of these common bad habits of event planners? Stop it. Now! Everyone has a few routines that we would like to change about ourselves or our work styles. Over time we develop habits that might not lead us toward our most productive and successful work. Recognizing areas that need improvement […]. The post 10 Bad Habits of Event Planners (and How You Can Fix Them) by Kelli White appeared first on [link].

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 26, 2016

Event check-in apps are disrupting the events industry in a great way, and truly transforming the way industry professionals use technology to manage their event s from start to finish. According to the Losberger Group, one in four event professionals are using tablets to manage the registration process, while others are still playing catch up. New and exciting event apps provide a simple yet intelligent way to increase attendee satisfaction and event engagement, and streamline the process for e

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 30, 2016

The Event Industry News film crew went behind the scenes at Bruce Springsteen’s Malieveld show at The Hague, Netherlands where we talked with Cees Muurling and Thijs van Dalen from Mojo Concerts, Maarten van Lokven from Loc7000, Gerard van Duykeren from TSC and Stanley Jilesen from Mojo Barriers. The post Behind the scenes: Bruce Springsteen, Malieveld, Netherlands appeared first on Event Industry News.

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Eventbrite UK

AUGUST 16, 2016

Conversion Rate Optimisation can help you drive online event registrations and become more profitable without increasing your marketing budget. Learn how. The post How to Double Your Ticket Sales with Conversion Rate Optimisation appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 29, 2016

These days, we expect free Internet access in many of the places where we spend time: Airports, hotel lobbies, coffee shops. So why does Wi-Fi continue to be so variable — and expensive — inside meeting spaces? “Essentially, the internet is free. The connection to the internet is not free,” said Michael Owen, managing partner for EventGenuity LLC , in “Managing Bandwidth Needs,” the latest video for The Intersection , presented by PCMA and PSAV.”Did you ever pay $

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 17, 2016

By Wendy Laugesen, CMP. What can planners do better in the RFP process? And what do planners want from the hotel? A veteran planner and a hotel exec tell it like it is. read more.

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EventMB

AUGUST 10, 2016

Steve Jobs’ brilliance can be applied to event management as well. Check out these quotes. Steve Jobs wasn’t an event planner but he knew innovation. Steve Jobs, innovator extraordinaire, co-founder and former CEO of Apple, left an indelible legacy. In addition to his involvement in creating and launching the iPad and iPhone, Jobs’ extraordinary vision […].

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 22, 2016

The hospitality industry is constantly talking about future innovation. The next big thing in hotels is always right around the corner. The largest driver of those changes is customer integration; guests want customization and the ability to share their experiences. That means successful hotels will be open to customer review, will be social media-savvy , and will provide their guests the ability to access their amenities on-the-go.

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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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Event Industry News

AUGUST 26, 2016

James Morgan is the founder of Event Tech Lab; a marketing and communications incubator for Event Tech Startups. James is a specialist in creating and implementing B2B brand strategy, content marketing, communication campaigns and business partnerships through digital and traditional mediums. James is also responsible for many of the structural integrity and strategic management of […].

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Eventbrite UK

AUGUST 15, 2016

Want some fast facts about the events industry in the UK? We’ve created an infographic with all the key statistics about this vibrant sector. The post An Introduction To The UK Event Industry In Numbers appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2016

We’ve been looking forward to Connect Marketplace 2016 all year, and now it’s finally here! We’re offering you a very warm welcome to the city of Grapevine, Texas, the gracious host of this year’s event. As you may have noticed, things are looking a little different this year—and by different, we mean bigger and better than ever. Are you ready? Tomorrow morning, Thursday, Aug. 25, we’ll kick things off at 11:00 a.m. with Regiception at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 24, 2016

Diane Tighe (pictured, reviewing details with event planners), director of catering and conference services at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, shares what she wants to know from planners and why more is not always better, it’s just…more. read more.

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EventMB

AUGUST 15, 2016

A recent study has revealed the power of nostalgia on human behaviour and most interestingly on spending and donating patterns. How and why should we try to incorporate this state of mind into our events and event marketing? Memories are a powerful thing. A song, a smell, a picture, is all it takes and you […]. The post The Power of Nostalgia for Events by Becki Cross appeared first on [link].

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 17, 2016

From April 11 to 15, more than 8,000 professionals and leaders in liquefied natural gas (LNG) met in Perth, Australia , for the 18th International Conference & Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG 18). The conference, which was held at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC), was attended by the current prime minister of Australia, Malcolm Turnbull, and other influential public sector leaders.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 24, 2016

Grip, the company which created the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) event networking solution today announces the launch of its API (Application Programme Interface) to enable event applications to integrate its matchmaking engine into their own apps. Five companies have been the first to sign up with Grip to provide integrated business event networking apps […].

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