TicketBud
MARCH 31, 2014
When it comes to promoting and marketing an event, good organizers know that the best publicity comes not from paid ads or sponsorships, but from the words and recommendations of friends and colleagues. If someone knows a friend is going to your event or gets an invite from that friend to attend, a validity and trust factor is established and they are significantly more likely to want to attend themselves.
International Institute of Event Management
MARCH 27, 2014
By Jody Long. Think about your last three events. In particular, think about your attendance at each of them. Did you have a goal in mind for each event? Did you meet that goal? If not, here are some areas you may want think about before you start planning your next event. Sometimes just making one of these changes to your next gathering may make the difference of a packed room, versus a handful of attendees. - Location: Was the event site easy to get to?
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Event Leadership Institute
MARCH 24, 2014
You’re a successful small business in the events industry looking to break through to the next level. Your work is good, your reputation solid, yet your growth still comes in the “two-steps-forward, one-and-a-half-steps-back” mode. This year will be the year we break out of our plateau and join the ranks of bigger competitors, you tell yourself each January.
TicketBud
MARCH 28, 2014
There a lot of different metrics and measurements event marketers use to help increase promotion and drive registrations. Before you start wading through the murky waters of the world wide web searching aimlessly for the right metric for your event, check out 4 key marketing stats we've collected to help take your event marketing to the next level. 1.
Speaker: Hanan Polinovski, Events Manager and David Brown, Sr. Marketing & Events Lead
Are your events living up to expectations? Are you getting quality leads from your sponsorships? Have you ever wondered if that branded notebook actually makes an impact? Get ready to transform your event strategy! Join event marketing pros Hanan Polinovski from Printfection and David Brown from Bonusly for a fast-paced webinar about turning your event efforts into serious ROI.
TicketBud
MARCH 18, 2014
There's nothing worse than seeing an organizer work their tail off on an awesome event, only to have their hard work thwarted by a handful of errors that leave their guests confused and frustrated. These errors can lead to angry attendees and poor ticket sales and the worst part is most organizers make these mistakes without even realizing it. To help you avoid these unfortunate flubs, here are 4 of the most common ways organizers confuse their attendees, and ways savvy planners can avoid them.
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TicketBud
MARCH 14, 2014
You see them slapped on telephones poles and pinned on cork boards in coffee shops. Flyers are a great way to condense your message onto one sheet and spread the word but they are limited in their reach and their effectiveness. Flyers, and promotions in general, now live, primarily, online and for event organizers, online flyers allow you to do so much more than basic, printed ones could.
TicketBud
MARCH 14, 2014
Just now deciding to host a St Patrick's Day event, leaving you with only the weekend to get it together? Well, my procrastinating friend, you're in luck! Here are some quick and easy ideas to get your St. Patty's Day event up and running! You can find the photos recipes, tips and more for the ideas listed below and then some on our: St. Patty's Day "Kiss Me I'm Irish: Pinterest board.
TicketBud
MARCH 3, 2014
When it comes to no shows at your event, there are some things you just can't control. Plans change, emergencies happen and, unfortunately, your left with empty seats and unused tickets. There is a way to avoid no shows. While no-shows are not unusual for events with paid tickets, they're are especially common for free and RSVP events where there is no financial incentive tied to their attendance.
International Institute of Event Management
MARCH 20, 2014
By Jody Long. . When a recruiter is reviewing resumes, it usually takes them about 20 seconds or less to get a first impression. That means you have to have a clear, concise, and well-written resume that will also stand out among many others. . Being prepared and organized is probably one of your best features as an event planner, so when it comes time to prepare for an interview, you're ready.
Speaker: Kevin Burke, Founder & Managing Director at Digital One and AI & Automation Consultant
AI and automation are currently transforming the way sales and marketing teams operate. Generative AI crafts personalized outreach at scale, while conversational AI bots are engaging prospects in real time. Robotic process automation streamlines manual workflows by triggering tasks the moment a prospect takes a key action, and advanced AI analytics surface hidden patterns in the pipeline, improve forecasting, and help teams make data-driven decisions with confidence.
International Institute of Event Management
MARCH 11, 2014
By Jody Long. No matter how comfortable the conference room chair is, sitting in an all-day meeting is usually not ideal. Unfortunately, in our line of work, these meetings have to take place. Here's an idea for your next meeting, so your guests can be more productive in their breakout sessions, and less fatigued by the end of the day. Start by giving your guests a comfortable space.
International Institute of Event Management
MARCH 12, 2014
By Jody Long. When someone tells you “that was a good meeting”, they are probably referring to one of a couple things. It was either: A) You didn’t waste their time, and meet to just to meet, or B) It was informational, planned well, and not boring. Or hopefully a combination of both! Some factors that play a role in “meeting killers” or things that usually can get a meeting off course are: · Tardiness of the speaker. · Tardiness of the attendees. · Difficulties with mee
International Institute of Event Management
MARCH 4, 2014
By Jody Long. Have you ever thought about how much waste is associated with some meetings and events you plan? Signs, hand outs, name badges, food…there’s a lot of one-time-use items that are thrown away after a short-lived event. If you’re thinking about changing this, and "going green" is something you've been considering for your next gathering, here are some points to consider when you start planning. . · Create online invitations, such as Evite.com, or online an online registration
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