Eventmobi

MARCH 28, 2019

It might seem like conferences are an ideal place to do business, with so many people in attendance and the high potential for interpersonal interaction. But the reality is, very few deals or sales actually happen because of the lack of opportunity to build relationships from conferences. Everyone has a tight agenda when attending an event, so the window of opportunity is much smaller than it would seem.

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MARCH 21, 2019

Sponsors are key to hosting successful events, but they can be hard to find and even harder to convert. Here's how to find and get sponsors for your event. The post How to Find (and Win) Sponsors for Your Event appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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GEVME

MARCH 28, 2019

Knowing how to measure event marketing success has long been a key factor in determining the degree of success of any event or enterprise. The development of event technology has led to new and more effective ways to monitor ROI. Therefore, first of all, it’s necessary to learn about the use of technology and to know how to interpret the results. Reasons to measure event marketing success.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 7, 2019

Putting the participant at the center of your conference programming by becoming more learner-centric, that is planning and offering education sessions that go beyond surface learning, is one of the biggest challenges facing conference organizers today. You need to enable participants to find meaningful and mentally stimulating experiences. The knowledge gap between the stage and the audience has shrunk substantially over the past decade.

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Attendease

MARCH 20, 2019

Organizing one event is no minor feat, but what if you're managing multiple events? To ensure each event is executed smoothly, you need an event management platform to simplify everything from scheduling and marketing to registration and measuring attendee experience. Whether you're in charge of managing hundreds of events like webinars and training sessions, or dozens of exhibitions and conferences, here are four critical reasons you need comprehensive event management software to make all of y

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 18, 2019

“Experiential” is the new hot adjective used to describe events. “No more listening to speakers; you’re going to have experiences !” Sadly, many of these so-called experiential events are phony. The promoters slap a novel environment (e.g., clowns walking around or chairs suspended from the ceiling) onto a conventional format (e.g., a social or a group discussion) and claim their event is now “experiential” So what are the differences between genuine and a phony experient

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MARCH 26, 2019

Looking for ways to stay competitive in an increasingly crowded industry? Help your event shine with this useful planning checklist for conferences and corporate events. The post Your Essential Conference and Corporate Event Planning Checklist appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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EventMB

MARCH 28, 2019

This is a sponsored post by Maritz Global Events. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Years ago, event branding generally mirrored that of the hosting organization. Event ‘branding’ was reduced to easily recognizable stylistic elements – fonts and colors, a logo. Now, event branding has evolved past that and is more about messaging, sentiment, […].

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GEVME

MARCH 15, 2019

When you’re in the events industry, you should know the main event management conferences for 2019 so you can visit them to improve your knowledge and share your own experiences of working long hours while trying to pull off amazing corporate events for your clients. Discover the current top event management conferences with GEVME. The top 13 event management conferences to attend in 2019.

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Attendease

MARCH 11, 2019

Your branding is a powerful statement. Your brand conveys a variety of messages (subtle or not so subtle) about your product or company. Think benefits, values, culture, and personality (to name a few). We want to make it easier for you to stay on brand so we've added some design enhancements this week to help you make a statement. Default Email Template Themes.

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BizBash

MARCH 6, 2019

From cookie bars to acrylic invites, here are some ideas for tabletop, catering, florals, and more that corporate event planners can borrow from the wedding industry.

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 25, 2019

Stay on time! Though it’s clearly sensible to keep a conference running on schedule, we’ve all attended meetings where rambling presenters, avoidable “technical issues”, incompetent facilitation, and inadequate logistics have made a mockery of the published program. So one of the agreements I always ask for at the start of a session or conference is for organizers and participants to stay on time.

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MARCH 22, 2019

Most people attend an event with certain expectations. But that doesn’t mean they’re don’t want to be surprised. A shockingly good meal or craft beer, a mainstage experience that’s worth the ticket price and beyond, or even a delightful interaction or two with a sponsor that brings them closer to the brands they love. As […]. The post 14 Brand Activation Ideas Attendees Will Love appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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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

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EventMB

MARCH 26, 2019

At EventMB we review a lot of event technology. We decided to put together all the apps we have reviewed in the last year, to give you a highlight of the technology we see impacting events in 2019. This is by no means an award, some sort of ranking, or a top ten list. […]. The post 22 Event Planning Apps to Watch in 2019 by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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Social Tables

MARCH 19, 2019

Think fundraising is losing its effectiveness? Think again. According to the latest research, overall charitable fundraising in the United States grew 4.2% in the last calendar year alone. Those and other nonprofit fundraising statistics point to an upward trend in giving for 2019 and beyond. In order to host a successful charity event, planners need to keep honing their business practices.

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Attendease

MARCH 4, 2019

If you manage multiple events, you're well aware of how demanding and time challenging the process can get. Fortunately, with the right tools and strategies even the busiest event managers can handle competing priorities, save time, and get more done. One of the best strategies is using email cloning. Here's a quick guide to why and how you should use email cloning.

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BizBash

MARCH 21, 2019

Here's how to incorporate colorful florals, vintage patterns, and handcrafted touches into your events this spring.

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 11, 2019

For three months now, I’ve meditated for twenty minutes every day. Personally this is a big deal, as I’ve struggled to maintain a regular meditation practice for decades. I’ve resolved countless times to meditate daily, and fallen off the mindfulness wagon over and over again. Three years ago, I began attending silent meditation retreats and continue to do so a couple of times a year.

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MARCH 14, 2019

The major stages of event planning have stayed pretty much the same over the past decade — but the technology and planning itself? Not so much. Now, there are all sorts of new tools available that make the process faster, more collaborative, and easier to manage. From email marketing to social media advertising and partnering […]. The post Event Life Cycle: Before, During & After an Event appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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EventMB

MARCH 19, 2019

Fundraising is essential to many events, but it can feel daunting to find new ways to raise money. After all, originality is the key to participation. Here are the most original ideas and 60 apps to raise more money for your event. This list of 101+ ideas for fundraising can help get those magical juices […]. The post 101+ Fundraising (Event) Ideas by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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Eventmobi

MARCH 22, 2019

The goal of this blog post is to help you create a compelling business case that will get you buy-in and approval for using an event app. At this point, you should already be familiar with the benefits of incorporating an event app into your event. But, just to give you a refresher, here’s a quick list of pros that you can use in your business case when trying to get buy-in from key stakeholders: Drastically reduces the cost of paper by eliminating printed programs, feedback surveys, and signage

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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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GEVME

MARCH 13, 2019

Early bird ticket sales are a fantastic idea for event planning. By offering a discount of between 20–40%, you can really promote your event for attendees and significantly boost your ticket sales. Our event ticketing software will help you on your way to selling more tickets for events with early bird options. Why early bird tickets are important for your event tickets sales.

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Gallus Events

MARCH 14, 2019

The need to celebrate your next event is something that goes way beyond the opportunity to show the world how good you are. I remember asking the Chairman not to say thanks to me or my team for organising the event. It was then the largest event I had organised but I felt a bit embarrassed and uncomfortable about being thanked, simply for doing my job.

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 4, 2019

I’m excited to present my Participate! Lab at The EVENT , April 4-6, Montréal! I’ll also facilitate the closing Group Spective. After a highly successful debut in 2018, three Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Chapters — MPI Toronto , MPI Montréal/Québec , and MPI Ottawa — have again joined forces to provide cutting edge, innovative, experiential education at The EVENT.

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MARCH 8, 2019

Ever found yourself wishing for an extra staff member to handle tedious event planning workflows? Try turning to technology instead. Best-of-breed tech can help you and your team save time and money, delight your attendees — and most importantly, help you scale in an increasingly competitive landscape. Save time and scale your business with access […].

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EventMB

MARCH 7, 2019

This is a sponsored post by TIDE. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Every year, creative professionals working in experiential marketing, meeting/event planning, event design, and production attend TIDE to experience the latest in AV technology, showcase examples of extraordinary vision, and inspire each other. The pressure for creatives to come up with […].

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Eventmobi

MARCH 21, 2019

If you’re reading this blog post then you’re already familiar with the benefits of incorporating an event app into your event experience. But, just to give you a refresher, here’s a quick list of pros that you can use for your project when trying to get buy-in from key stakeholders: Drastically reduces the cost of paper by eliminating printed programs, feedback surveys, and signage.

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GEVME

MARCH 26, 2019

Event participants are always hoping to get more bang for their buck, and as event coordinators, we must ensure that they retain event learnings and also satisfy our attendees’ desires. One sure-fire approach to educating attendees is through various trainings: workshops, classes, gatherings, meetings, boards, and, obviously, general sessions. How can you guarantee learnings from an event while offering benefits to both the participants and your event technology brand?

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