Velvet Chainsaw
OCTOBER 24, 2016
Yes, what if they remember nothing from your event? “Meetings are often so overloaded with material that learning may be hurt more than it’s enhanced,” says Andrea Driessen, Chief Boredom Buster, No More Boring Meetings. (Read her article for seven ways to boost learning.). What’s worse than remembering nothing from the event? If attendees learned something and can’t apply it.
Conferences that Work
OCTOBER 24, 2016
Previously, I’ve described three major trends that make traditional conference formats obsolete: No longer knowing in advance what attendees want to learn ; The rise of online ; and. The massive change in how we learn what we need to know to do our jobs. Here’s a fourth. Job obsolescence caused by increasing computer automation. Every adoption of new technology has led to a shift in the world of work.
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EventMB
OCTOBER 6, 2016
Regpack is an online registration platform which enables you to create a bespoke process tailored to the individual. Here is our review. Regpack: What Is It? Regpack enables you to create intuitive registration forms for your event and embed it within your organization website. Using the ‘conditional logic engine’, every applicant receives a bespoke experience […].
Event Farm
OCTOBER 11, 2016
This is a guest post from Sarah Hill, a professional blogger and creative content writer at Group Se7en Events , a leading event management and event planning agency in London. Thanks for your contribution, Sarah! If you work in events, it comes as no surprise that being an event planner has been voted in numerous polls as one of the most stressful jobs.
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Velvet Chainsaw
OCTOBER 20, 2016
Think about the last time you approached a stranger and asked if you could help them? Now ask yourself; Did that person look like me? Robert Putnam , Harvard Political Scientist claims that when most of us are faced with diversity, we retreat and close our doors. As a species we are attracted to sameness and reject otherness. The future success of your conference will depend on changing your culture to be one of inclusiveness.
Conferences that Work
OCTOBER 20, 2016
The success of my last request for workshop help has inspired me to ask for more. Traditional meeting venues aren’t always the best fit for participant-driven events, and I’m looking for meeting spaces for my upcoming 1½ day participation techniques workshops that concentrate on inexpensive simplicity and flexibility rather than glitz and expensive high-end features.
EventMB
OCTOBER 4, 2016
Digital branding concepts can provide more value than tangible assets as well as being a more sustainable option for events to provide integrated opportunities for sponsors. Event planners are always looking for innovative ways to brand their event. At the same time sponsorship is changing and the age of paying for logos to be printed […]. The post 13 Digital Branding Ideas at Live Events by Nick Borelli appeared first on [link].
Event Farm
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Events are consistently cited as one of the most effective marketing channels , and event marketing software platforms make it possible for your events to become even more successful. From helping event planners create more engaging experiences to helping marketers make sense of (and justify) the cost of their event , choosing to utilize an event marketing platform is an obvious decision for many event pros.
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Eventbrite UK
OCTOBER 4, 2016
Just because event tech is available doesn’t necessarily mean your audience will use it. The creators of 7 leading tools share how to boost engagement. The post How to Increase Event Tech Adoption at Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
Velvet Chainsaw
OCTOBER 19, 2016
Your conference-slip is showing! I once worked for a Texas elected official. I quickly learned to tell her if her slip was showing, she had a run in her pantyhose or she had lipstick on her teeth—especially before she went on stage or met with the public. Well conference professionals, your conference-slip is showing. Your organization’s beliefs—as well as your beliefs—about business, connecting, learning, relationship-building, and today’s society, are showing.
Conferences that Work
OCTOBER 21, 2016
Gosh, how could I have overlooked International Facilitation Week ? (Dontcha know, there’s a minute, hour, day, week, month, or year for everything these days.) Luckily it’s not too late to share the latest crop of fine facilitation wisdom from the mysterious S**t FacilitatorsSay (profile: “I facilitate groups. But really, I’m just holding the space”; location: “A Circle of Chairs Near You.” ).
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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
EventMB
OCTOBER 7, 2016
A radical shift in global consumer attitude is underway – the rise of the conscious consumer. Today’s events must evolve with them. How can you innovate your events with purpose to build brand love and loyalty for your clients? People no longer want just products or services – they want authentic experiences with a deeper […]. The post Creating Events with Purpose by Brendan Doherty appeared first on [link].
Event Farm
OCTOBER 3, 2016
According to a Marketo report, companies whose sales and marketing organizations are well-aligned are 67% better at closing deals, and extract 208% more value from marketing spend. This is particularly important when it comes to in-person events and experiences, which are quite costly and can consume up to 40% of a B2B company’s marketing budget. It usually falls under marketing’s responsibilities to plan and execute top-notch events , while the sales team is responsible for adding value and mea
Eventbrite UK
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Members from the Special Events Forum compile their 7 top tips on how to run a great fundraising event on a tight budget. The post 7 Top Tips for Running a Fundraising Event on a Tight Budget appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
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Eventinterface
OCTOBER 18, 2016
We have all been there. You arrive at your conference and check-in lines seem to go on forever. There is limited signage and you cannot figure out what line to get into. Maybe you will make a few new connections while queuing, but in general you are frustrated with the experience. Not a good start to the day or great first impression of the conference.
Conferences that Work
OCTOBER 10, 2016
In less than three minutes, you can improve almost any conference session with pair share. The technique is simple: after pairing up participants and providing a short period for individual thinking about an appropriate topic, each pair member takes a minute in turn to share their thoughts with their partner. (More details can be found in Chapter 38 of The Power of Participation.).
EventMB
OCTOBER 8, 2016
If you are an event planner you soon realize that you don’t have a traditional 9-5 job, which can be good and bad in equal measure! Today as modern life get busier and business hours expand, the 9-5 working day is becoming more and more questionable. Here are 9 reasons why traditional working hours particularly […]. The post 9 Reasons Why 9 to 5 Doesn’t Work If You Are An Event Planner by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].
Event Farm
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Thanks to the rapid development of new technology, the event and experiential marketing field is constantly in flux. From. finding the event marketing software that best suits your needs to incorporating virtual reality into your events, there are always new tools and technology that help take experiential marketing to the next level. But with so many evolving trends, how do you know which ones deserve your attention?
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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.
Eventbrite UK
OCTOBER 4, 2016
Try these 8 simple ideas to promote your event offline, and it might just give you that extra bit of attention to get your ticket sales up. The post 8 Simple Tips to Promote Your Event Offline appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
Event Planning BluePrint
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Learning how to plan an event requires multitasking skills and (often) quick thinking. In order to succeed, you need to know and understand the basics so you plan your event effectively. Event planning is a fun and rewarding career, and becomes so much easier once you take the time to learn and develop your skills in negotiation, communication, budgeting (the most successful event planners do this really well) and project management.
Conferences that Work
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Want to improve the learning at your meetings? Here’s what I learned from You. No, not you — “ You “! “You” “ You “ is a delightful improv game I played at the Mindful Play, Playful Mind retreat in Mere Point, Maine. Players stand in a circle and the first player points to someone and says “You” The pointed-to player does the same by pointing to someone else until the last person has pointed back to the 1st person, creating a pattern.
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EventMB
OCTOBER 4, 2016
Do you know the early warning signs that your event is destined to fail? Here are a few to look out for. If you’ve ever played Jenga, the popular wooden blocks game, you know that nail-biting moment when you watch the wooden tower sway. It heads one way, and then the other and you know […]. The post 10 Unmistakable Signs Your Event is About to Fail by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].
Event Farm
OCTOBER 19, 2016
Finding the right speaker for your event can be difficult. Once you determine the best place to start looking for a speaker, you then have to sift through a list of potential options and determine who would best serve your event’s objective. But once you find someone whose content would be valuable for your attendees, you then have to get into the nitty-gritty of logistical planning—does their calendar allow them time to present at your event?
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