Attendease
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Managing complex event agendas can be the source of a major headache: making sure that no speaker or venue is double booked, ensuring that sessions are not oversold, allowing attendees to sign up for waitlists, updating attendee-facing collaterals when last-minute changes occur, and the list goes on. What could possibly go wrong? Well, a lot, apparently.
Eventmobi
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
It’s no longer a given that companies that sell to your members will sponsor your association. Bruce Rosenthal, founder of the Partnership Professional Network, explains what you need to know now about structuring association sponsorship programs to win. What are corporate sponsors really thinking? I’ve interviewed a lot of corporate sponsors over the years.
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Event Farm
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Times have changed, no doubt about it. People are sick of being sick; things are more expensive; there seem to be challenges around every corner. In response, new societal norms are becoming more prevalent — a major one being that people would rather stay home than get on a plane and attend an event. . As event producers, we now face new and steadily growing challenges: how to fight against these shifting priorities, find what resonates with our attendees, and get them to register, attend and e
SpotMe Blog
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Event planning terms are nothing new. But throw in event tech terms like ‘breakout rooms’, ‘RTMP’, and ‘VOD’ that are crucial to know for hybrid and virtual event planning. And suddenly, it can all become a bit confusing. Hybrid events are here to stay, with more than a third of event organizers saying they plan to put more money into these types of experiences over the next few years.
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SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
As an event organizer, you’re probably looking for ways to simplify the conference planning process while still being able to reach your event objectives. One that helps save time and money, draws in a larger number of attendees year-over-year, and minimizes the stress of running a memorable event. That’s where event technology comes into play.
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Conferences that Work
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Though I don’t teach college anymore, I’m interested in educational class design because a class is a meeting. And much of what we can do to design great meetings is applicable to college classes too. So I had high hopes for a September 7 2022, City University of New York webinar introducing Cathy Davidson ‘s and Christina Katopodis’ book The New College Classroom , which is “about inspiring, effective, and inclusive teaching at the college level.” Sadly, I
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.
IMG
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
In honor of Global Diversity Awareness Month, we hosted a virtual panel discussion on the best practices to help business leaders, companies and organizations build more diverse and inclusive workplaces. The Diversity Makes Us Better virtual panel was open and free to all individuals, professionals, and business leaders looking to build more inclusive work environments.
Eventmobi
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become increasingly important to businesses large and small, across many different industries. . Customers expect companies to give back to the communities they serve, by donating time and money to social, environmental, and economic causes—and savvy businesses have heard this message loud and clear. . One of the best ways for companies to launch a CSR campaign is by hosting a charitable event.
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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.
SpotMe Blog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Only “27% of global biopharma medical staff say they are developing an omnichannel strategy” (Indegene 2021). That’s not enough. Why? Because without e-marketing and omnichannel strategies, pharma is missing a golden opportunity to enhance HCP experiences across all channels at every stage of the marketing funnel. We recently spoke alongside hundreds of life science industry experts at the Veeva APAC Commercial Summit, Avonax Global SFE & Digital Marketing event, and Pronovea Pharma Summit.
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
Illustrations: Marylou Faure Words: Claire Margine Halloween season isn’t truly complete without a live viewing of Rocky Horror Picture Show, including an over-the-top shadow cast, plenty of props, and ideally a pair of fishnets. The movie house tradition of pairing this iconic film with a live simultaneous performance is alive and well. It’s an interactive smorgasbord […].
Conferences that Work
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Software testers do peer conferences right! (They even call them a peer conference , rather than unconference , a term I don’t like.) As evidence of software tester conference awesomeness, I offer three examples below. But first…. …a short history of the peer conference. I first designed and convened what I called a “ peer conference ” in 1992 for a group of IT managers at small schools that eventually became known as edACCESS.
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Skift Take: Planners of in-person events aren’t seeing the attendance levels that they want. Are they being unrealistic, or are other factors at play? Is their communication strategy on target? — Paul Cook Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.
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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
IMG
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Events are perfect occasions to celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month. If you want to bring the team together and enjoy a fun Fiesta, events are great to celebrate and share love with your Hispanic/Latinx employees and clients. Here are some event ideas to celebrate with them. 1. Hispanic/Latinx Love at First Bite! Nothing brings people together like food.
Eventbrite UK
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
October 2022 marks the UK’s 35th annual Black History Month. Every year, it brings people together to celebrate the UK’s rich Black history and culture and advocate for change. This year’s theme is Time for Change: Action Not Words, which focuses on encouraging allies to take action. Check out our best Black History Month event […].
SpotMe Blog
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
There’s no doubt about it. HCP engagement is a top priority for all pharma enterprises due to a drastic change in HCP needs and expectations. How do we know? 50% of our event platform customers are from the life science industry. We have 10+ years’ experience in the medical education event field. We’ve been a Veeva silver technology partner for 2+ years.
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Earlier this year, Eventbrite put out a call to entrepreneurs, innovators, trendsetters, and anyone else interested in building or growing an events business. After sifting through hundreds of event proposals — ranging from music festivals to immersive fitness classes — Eventbrite selected five winners to join the RECONVENE Accelerator, providing direct support to these emerging […].
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Conferences that Work
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
I’ve consulted for more than a thousand organizations. My clients include branches of the U.S. Government, large international agencies, and for-profit and non-profit companies. Over the last four decades, I’ve found the size of a client’s organization affects many aspects of my work. Here are some of the pros and cons of consulting for large organizations.
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.
Social Tables
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Looking for corporate event ideas that people actually get excited about? Banish boring and overdone corporate events with help from this blog post. We’ll teach you how to spice up any business gathering with the right decor, entertainment, and more. Corporate events get a bad rap. If the event is for internal teams, many attendees are obligated to go even if they don’t feel like it.
Expo Pass
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
We’ve all gotten a lot of swag in our days. Some of it we use during the event. A few we cherish for years and years. Some we can’t wait to leave behind in the hotel room! All these experiences with swag got us thinking about what kinds of swag attendees actually want at events right now. Is it all about brand names and “cool” stuff? Or are they looking for fun gear to use out of the office?
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.
SpotMe Blog
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
How long does content marketing for events take you? And how much of your marketing budget do you spend? If you’re like most other enterprise event marketers, probably a long time and a ton of money. There’s so much to do and pay for – planning, researching, developing, designing, producing, and launching. But there’s a way to significantly reduce the amount of time and money you spend producing event content.
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
The disco ball strobes, the lights glow, and the music throbs. Everyone’s dabbing and strutting, twisting and twerking, in their finest club duds. Only this isn’t a nightclub or a warehouse party — it’s a living room or a bedroom (hey, even a pantry!) in any household attending an Online Dance Party. “I love making […].
Conferences that Work
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Earlier this year, I designed and facilitated an online workshop that was marred by technical difficulties. The workshop was several hours long, and some (but not all) of the participants reported that my video feed froze at times. Luckily, my audio feed was fine. Shortly afterward, I talked to a client who had participated in the workshop. I asked them about their workshop experience.
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Skift Take: Since 1987, South by Southwest (SXSW) and Austin has been a convergence of film, music, education, and culture, a global destination for creative people to connect, collaborate and think outside the box. As SXSW expands into Sydney, this annual gathering offers many new and expanded possibilities for groups. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.
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Eventbrite UK
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Home to more than 830 million professionals, LinkedIn is known as the “serious” social network. But it’s also become a serious player in social marketing. According to Sprout Social, LinkedIn marketing generates leads 277% more effectively than Facebook. But as any seasoned networker knows, heavy-handed schmoozing doesn’t make you many friends. No wonder the best […].
Expo Pass
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Vendors are essential. They provide the food. The coffee! The video content. And many of the things that make our events truly innovative and original. But how can organizers pick those perfect vendors that make their event so special? Also, what can they do to make negotiating with vendors a breeze? Answer – it’s all about finding people that are excited to collaborate on your amazing event.
Endless Events
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Marketing has changed significantly over the last 10 to 15 years. Content marketing has seen a boom in activity. Twenty years ago, content marketing was what people wanted to be doing. Today, everyone’s doing it. And according to Will, it might be the bare minimum for brand awareness. What’s next for the future of event marketing? In today’s episode, Will Curran and Nick Borrelli talk about what’s in the future for event marketing.
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