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AUGUST 24, 2017
Employees today lead busier lives than ever before. They are striving to advance at work. Juggling work-life balance at home is harder than ever. Today’s workforce is often finding themselves falling into the rut of “going and coming”. This means that, under normal circumstances, most corporate event announcements are met with a less than enthusiastic […].
Velvet Chainsaw
AUGUST 3, 2017
Personalization—it seems to be the 2017 buzzword for nonprofit associations and conferences. Everyone seems to be talking about it like here and here. Yet, personalization is more than technology. It means more than our past purchases or posts in social media. We have likes, dislikes, preferences, strengths, weakness, emotions, experiences and knowledge that do not show up in organization data systems.
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Conferences that Work
AUGUST 14, 2017
Want free copies of both my books? I’m doing a little research for my next book — working title The Little Book of Event Crowdsourcing Secrets — and I’d love your answers to a short (5 minutes maximum) survey of your personal experience of conference satisfaction. Everyone who completes the survey by August 20 will be entered in a drawing for free licensed copies of both ebooks: Conferences That Work: Creating Events That People Love and The Power of Participation: Creating Confere
Eventinterface
AUGUST 15, 2017
On this episode of Event TALK we are speaking with Christy Lamagna, Founder and Chief Strategist of Strategic Meetings and Events. Our discussion focuses on the need for the planning industry, and meeting professionals to be more strategic to insure long-term success. Listen to show host Al Wynant and guest Christy Lamagna discuss the following: The definition of “strategy” as it relates to the event and meeting planning industry?
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.
Event Farm
AUGUST 14, 2017
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is a launchpad of tech innovation, and it’s hosted annually in Vegas in early January. To make the most of CES as a marketing and sales opportunity, however, you should start planning for the event now —and we’re going to give you some actionable items to jumpstart your planning process. Background info: A little bit about CES.
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Gallus Events
AUGUST 2, 2017
In the last few weeks three incidents have taken place within the events and hospitality industry in Scotland, which have highlighted a few of our less than fair working practices. Scotland just happens to be the particular stage where theses issues are playing out, but the characters and the story could be retold, just the same, in many other countries.
Velvet Chainsaw
AUGUST 22, 2017
There’s a place for sponsored content in conference programs, if you’re thoughtful in your approach. The seventh of the TED Commandments — “Thou shalt not sell from the stage: neither thy company, thy goods, thy writings, or thy desperate need for funding; lest thou be cast aside into outer darkness” — is especially timely advice. Why? As more sponsors embrace content marketing or thought leadership as arguably the most powerful strategy for improving attitudes and perceptions of their brand, co
Conferences that Work
AUGUST 28, 2017
Here’s a real-life example of how to crowdsource a conference program in real-time. In May 2017 Liz Lathan, Tom Spano, and Nicole Osibodu invited me to design and facilitate the session crowdsourcing at the first Haute Dokimazo unconference in Austin, Texas. Eighty invited participants from around the U.S. spent a joyful and productive day at the Austin Children’s Museum’s Thinkery where we crowdsourced a program focusing on event portfolio needs and wants of brands and agencies.
Eventinterface
AUGUST 28, 2017
Need staff for events? Need to hire an event planner or meeting planner? If so, you will need to understand the key questions and topics to discuss with the prospect event staff you want to hire. Today we share top tips by professional planners to successfully hire an event planner for your events. According to Abla Doku , Events and Marketing Professional and Visionary behind The A Pulse , the top items to discuss when interviewing event planners for hire are: What is their scope of services?
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.
Event Farm
AUGUST 1, 2017
We’re excited to announce that Event Farm’s updated and optimized mobile check-in application is now available in the Apple App Store. We’ve reinvented our check-in options to include a fresh user interface that looks great and optimizes app navigation and usability, making check-in a stress free experience for both you and your guests. Based directly on extensive customer feedback and testing, we’ve built solutions to the most common, most stressful issues that can occur at the door of an event
EventMB
AUGUST 5, 2017
Event seating matters and can have a big impact on the look and feel of your event. Banish boring and uninspiring furniture choices and get inspired with quirky chair options. Your event seating choices need to be comfortable, stylish and functional or perhaps even make a statement. You want your event seating to stand out […]. The post 17 Quirky Event Seating Ideas by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
Eventbrite UK
AUGUST 7, 2017
Build a thriving community to support your event's growth in 2016 with this complete 52 week event communication plan and template. The post The Complete 52 Week Event Communication Plan appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
Velvet Chainsaw
AUGUST 1, 2017
Do you ever feel caught between a rock and a hard place regarding your association’s education programming? For years, you’ve offered education to your constituents to meet industry or profession CE requirements. You’ve kept detailed data on content alignment with obligations, program and speaker approvals from governing boards, attendance, test scores and customer certification status.
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Conferences that Work
AUGUST 21, 2017
Why do some learning experiences stay burning in our brains and others fade into oblivion? Read the full article at Conferences That Work. Related posts: Undiscussed topics at EventCamp East Coast In my experience, when you get a group of professionals together and give them the opportunity to determine what they’d like to talk about, you’ll end up with enough viable.
Quickmobile
AUGUST 17, 2017
I don’t know about you, but I really like team building exercises. My experiences with them have run the gamut from heart pounding (an escape room ‘heist’ that involved real motion sensors and alarms), to delicious (an Iron Chef cooking challenge) to kind of unfortunate (beach side handball… barnacles are sharp). I haven’t yet done the same activity twice.
Eventinterface
AUGUST 15, 2017
As a meeting organizer, you spend an exorbitant amount of time insuring that your program is the best possible. You scrutinize hundreds, if not thousands of speaker proposals. Then, you collect presentations and handouts to share with your attendees. During the event, you record your sessions. Once your event wraps you are left with an extremely valuable catalog of content.
EventMB
AUGUST 30, 2017
Are you struggling with event ROI? If so, it’s probably because there’s a lot that goes into the calculation of a successful event and most of it depends on your role. Here are the things you need to know to calculate it successfully. When someone expresses a term of endearment towards you, have you ever […]. The post Event ROI: How to Calculate Return on Investment for Exhibitors, Clients and Attendees by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
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Social Tables
AUGUST 24, 2017
Being an event planner is both a rewarding job and rated to be one of the most stressful in the world. So when it comes to securing a successful path through the events industry, you’re going to need a diverse set of skills to help you. Here are just six event planner skills you will need for career success. To help you through your events industry journey, you’ll need a diverse set of skills.
Eventbrite UK
AUGUST 30, 2017
Using social media influencers can really help to drive more attendees to your event. But where do you start? Let us put you on the right track. The post How to Use Social Media Influencers to Drive Attendance appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
Conferences that Work
AUGUST 7, 2017
As companies begin to market artificial intelligence products for improving matchmaking connections at meetings, unresolved issues could impede adoption of this technology, especially by attendees. Read the full article at Conferences That Work. Related posts: Buy my new book—The Power of Participation—before July 1 at never-to-be-repeated prices I’m happy to announce that my new book—The Power of Participation: Creating Conferences That Deliver Learning, Connection, Engagement, and Action
Quickmobile
AUGUST 24, 2017
It’s no secret event profs have a tough job. It takes a lot of patience, organization and perseverance to be successful in this role. Beyond that, however, are 6 essentials habits event profs pick up to be successful. 1. Plan and set goals. Successful event profs begin their day by setting goals for themselves for that day and planning how to achieve them.
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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
BizBash
AUGUST 29, 2017
The glossary of must-know terms for planners has been growing in recent years. The invention of new apps, software, hardware.
EventMB
AUGUST 10, 2017
Are you looking to host an event but your budget doesn’t seem large enough to cover lunch in a cafeteria? No worries. These tips can help you make the most of a small budget. If you’re working with an extremely limited budget, what can you do? Attendees have expectations for events and it’s not as […]. The post 16 Ways to Stretch Your Event Budget by Christina Green appeared first on [link].
Gallus Events
AUGUST 1, 2017
A few months ago I posted a view from a hotel bedroom and compared it to the view from a main meeting room in the same hotel. The bedroom view was brilliant, the meeting room view was terrible. Not uncommon is it? So when I had the chance to visit a few hotels in Germany I had that post in the back of my mind. Thankfully I managed to find a hotel in Dresden and one in Leipzig that got it right!
Eventbrite UK
AUGUST 7, 2017
25% of traffic to ticketing and registration pages comes from social media so it's essential your strategy is on point to convert traffic into ticket sales. The post Essential Guide: Social Media for Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
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Eventinterface
AUGUST 7, 2017
On this episode of Event TALK we are speaking with PS Ives, Co-Founder of Space in the Raw. We will learn what non-traditional event venues can offer planners, and how meeting and event planners should prepare for and manage an event in a non-traditional venue. Listen to show host Al Wynant and guest PS Ives discuss the following: The benefit and opportunity for a meeting or event planner in exploring non-traditional event venues.
Quickmobile
AUGUST 22, 2017
Event planners are under crazy amounts of pressure before, during and right after an event. In an ideal world, everything during the event planning process and the event itself will run smoothly with no glitches. But we know that isn’t always the case. Sometimes issues arise, causing major headaches — specifically with event tech. Below are three common event tech headaches, and how an event app can solve them: Headache 1 – Learning new technology.
BizBash
AUGUST 8, 2017
1. WHY THIS HOLLYWOOD EVENT PLANNER DOESN'T PROMOTE HER WORK ON SOCIAL MEDIA: While most event planners tend to show.
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