October, 2016

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What If Attendees Remember Nothing From Your Event?

Velvet Chainsaw

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.

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Four reasons why traditional conferences are obsolete

Conferences that Work

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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5 Trends for Experiential Marketing in 2017 and Beyond

Event Farm

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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Regpack: A Tailored Registration Experience [Review]

EventMB

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 […].

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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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10 Things that Event Managers Will Never Get Right

Eventbrite UK

It's a cliche that you can't please everyone, but when you're an event planner that can be a daily headache. Here are 10 things you'll just never get right! The post 10 Things that Event Managers Will Never Get Right appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Embracing Otherness for Conference Uniqueness [Webinar]

Velvet Chainsaw

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.

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How To Plan An Event

Event Planning BluePrint

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.

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7 Questions to Ask Yourself When Purchasing Event Marketing Software

Event Farm

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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10 Phrases To Avoid That Make You Sound Unprofessional

EventMB

What makes an event professional sound so… professional? Here are a list of phrases that should be avoided at all costs if you are looking to make a good impression. Language can affect how people see you and you want to be taken seriously, whether it is with your clients, your boss or your colleagues. […]. The post 10 Phrases To Avoid That Make You Sound Unprofessional by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].

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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.

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10 Roller Coaster Emotions of Event Planning

Eventbrite UK

Events can be full of ups and downs, highs and lows; and we bet you'll recognise these 10 roller coaster emotions of event planning. The post 10 Roller Coaster Emotions of Event Planning appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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5 Ways to Master the Art of Charity Event Planning

Social Tables

A charity event serves two purposes: to raise awareness for a specific cause and raise money. People by nature are very charitable and are willing to give to your organization to make a difference. It’s up to you, though, to explain what your charity is and how it’s impacting lives. For better charity event planning , implement these steps to maximize both attendance and monetary donations. 1.

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Blow-The-Bugle-Awesome 21st Century Conferences Emulate These Core Beliefs

Velvet Chainsaw

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.

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10 Steps to Create a Productive Meeting Agenda

Event Planning BluePrint

Imagine this…. You land a meeting with your dream event client and you’re really excited about it, but you’re worried because you don’t know how to prepare a productive meeting agenda that makes you look like a pro. I ran into this when a client asked me to meet them to discuss an event proposal I had submitted. This client ran two large events per year and it was an amazing opportunity for me to get regular business and to expand my client base.

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How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video

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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6 Event Management Tips for Every Event Planner

Event Farm

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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13 Digital Branding Ideas at Live Events

EventMB

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].

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6 Experts Reveal the Secrets to Hosting a Successful Awards Night

Eventbrite UK

Don your glad rags and raise your glasses - awards season is upon us! Six experts reveal how to roll out the red carpet for an unforgettable awards night. The post 6 Experts Reveal the Secrets to Hosting a Successful Awards Night appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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5 Layout Questions Event Planners Should Ask Their AV Company

Social Tables

When I first started Endless in high school, we did not own all of our own equipment and I had to work with hundreds of AV companies and over time, I learned there was something massively wrong with the industry. There was lack of customer service in the AV industry. At Endless, we sought to change that, so we formed our own audio visual & event production company.

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!

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16th Annual Meetings Industry Forecast

PCMA Convene

What’s in store next year? Hotel prices will increase by 4 percent in North America and decrease by 0.6 percent in Asia-Pacific. The United States will continue to outperform the global exhibitions market. Airfares will be up 2.5 percent worldwide. And there will be growing use of cashless payments and livestreaming at meetings and events. Here’s a big-picture look at current trends and the year ahead from experts in lodging, exhibitions, travel, and technology.

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10 Steps To Start an Event Management Business From Home

Event Planning BluePrint

Many event planners start an event management business from home because it’s cost effective. When you’re just getting started, it feels like there are loads of things to do, learn and take care of. Before making headway and preparing your list of things to do to start an event management business from home, it’s important to know why you want to be in business in the first place.

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What Planners Want in Site Selection Technology

MeetingsNet

A recent GBTA Foundation study finds that, while the technology exists to help meeting professionals throughout the site-sourcing process, just over half—57 percent—say they currently use meeting management technology to plan their events. read more.

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10 Hacks of an Event MacGyver

EventMB

MacGyver was the king of last minute, nail-biting quick-fixes back in the 80’s so you could definitely learn a thing or two and take some tricks out of his playbook to ensure you are the hero of your event. Sometimes, planning or managing an event can feel just as dicey as disarming a bomb and […]. The post 10 Hacks of an Event MacGyver by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].

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Dominate Your Local Market With These 4 Reputation Management Strategies

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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33 Free Images You Can Use to Promote Your Events

Eventbrite UK

We're giving away 33 top-quality event images that you can use to promote your events, completely free. The post 33 Free Images You Can Use to Promote Your Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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7 Easy Steps to Successful Virtual Event Planning

Social Tables

Thanks to video streaming services , companies can achieve virtual event planning without geographical constraints. Virtual events can be a standalone venture or accompany a live event. Whichever the case, event streaming is definitely something you should be exploring if your company caters beyond a local demographic. Here’s a few tips to help you kick start your first virtual event with a remote audience. 1.

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American Express Releases 2017 Meeting Predictions

SmartMeetings

According to Issa Jouaneh, senior vice president and general manager of American Express Meetings & Events , new 2017 meeting predictions reflect mixed sentiments, from continued global expansion and growth to political and economic uncertainty that has resulted in safety concerns in some countries. The annual American Express Meetings & Events report , designed to identify trends based on survey responses, suggest spending will likely be similar to 2016, while overall activity, includin

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10 Ways to Remake Your ‘Annual Meeting’

PCMA Convene

One of my favorite conference-committee activities is what we refer to as the “wave.” We challenge the committee to rank each of their conference elements as “boundary,” “emerging,” “established,” or “dying.” This list (combined with next month’s list) of ways to remake your annual meeting was influenced by committees who ranked these elements as established or dying.

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5 Things Businesses Need to Know to Thrive in a Post-COVID World

People are itching to get back into the world. 54% of consumers say they plan to dine out at a restaurant at least once a week this year. As COVID-19 restrictions ease, the competition for their business is stronger than ever. Download this eBook today to learn how your restaurant can be prepared!

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How to Create a General Session Timeline

MeetingsNet

By Hal Schild, Senior Vice President, Creative Services, PCI. The key to creating a successful annual meeting general session is paying attention to the four basic production phases. read more.

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Creating Events with Purpose

EventMB

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].

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How to Hire and Onboard Event Freelancers

Eventbrite UK

Many organisers rely on event freelancers to help deliver their events on time and to budget, so having a plan to help them be successful is a must. The post How to Hire and Onboard Event Freelancers appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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