Event Age by Swapcard
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
From the need to deliver a fully-mobile UX for people on the go, through super-easy navigation around and in the venue, to informing attendees in real time, event apps and engagement platforms revolutionize event management. Guest blogger Mark McCloskey of HRG Consulting shares tips on how to best use technology to leverage the tidal wave of digital change and create memorable experiences.
GEVME
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
For many event organisers, the big question is, how do I know if my event was successful? From ticket sales to website performance, an event has many dimensions that demonstrate where the value lies. The effective measurement of this value is the first step to making your event cost effective and your clients happy. But that’s only one side of the picture.
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Conferences that Work
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
It’s no Comedians in Cars getting Coffee , but here’s my draft script for Seating while Eating at Meetings. Let’s start with… Three criteria for good seating while eating Read the full article at Conferences That Work Related posts: The Solution Room—a powerful conference session There’s been a lot of interest in The Solution Room, a session that I co-facilitated last July at Meeting Professionals International World Education Congress in Orlando, Florida.
Velvet Chainsaw
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
You can never get enough of what you really don’t need says Eric Hoffer. To paraphrase Hoffer, you can never get enough of conference fads, gimmicks and trends. We want more, more, more! (Unless your a conference participant and we often have had enough!). Fads and trends are often about gaining attention. They also want access to your conference budget.
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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Jessie is the co-founder of Layers , a three-day conference where people talk about design and technology. As a former Apple employee and current enthusiast, speakers specializing in iOS design and development are among the highlights of Jane's Layers each year. It's become a very popular WWDC event each year. In fact, iMore listed Layers as their "hands-down favourite" event of WWDC (and not just because of its famous snacks ).
Event Pro Update brings together the best content for event, conference, and meeting planning professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Eventbrite UK
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
This is a guest blog by Jo Bligh – a curator, producer and Artistic Director of Thorny, a platform for the underrepresented voices of Bristol (UK) and beyond. They have a background in arts, culture and digital working with organisations like Artsadmin, Spike Island & Watershed, and regularly speak on panels about live art, inclusion […].
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
This is a sponsored post written by Myriam Dumortier, Brand Manager of Klik. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Technology and data offer lots of opportunities to understand your event and make it even better. Surprisingly though, not all event planners realize the insights that better analyzing information can offer for success.
Eventinterface
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Unless you are a Fortune 500 company, you probably don’t have the budget for a high-scale event. This means you will need sponsors on your side. Of course, getting a sponsor is easier said than done. Why will another company, after all, choose to sponsor your event when they receive dozens of similar requests on a near daily basis? Approaching sponsors the right way is the key to tilting the odds in your favor. 1.
Velvet Chainsaw
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Most conference and meeting professionals want the coolest, hippest, latest ideas and trends for their events. We are on the hunt for the next meeting, seating, session format, technology, and food and beverage fad. We want to know what unique things other conferences are doing so we can borrow their ideas. We pursue fads, gimmicks and trends as the silver bullets of our conference woes.
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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.
GEVME
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
The participation fee is the key source of revenue for events. Because of the large market expansion, it’s expected that total ticket sales revenue will increase by 8.6% in the U.S. over the next four years. So here’s a no-brainer: The more tickets you sell, the more money you earn. So how do you do this? Although many event planners focus on promotion and the platforms for selling, they often forget about the crucial “how to pay” aspect.
BizBash
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Meet the Top 500 people in the meeting and event industry in North America. Actually, it’s likely you’ve met many.
Eventory
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Companies across the world struggle to improve their Employer Branding activities. One of the great ways to create a favorable company image is hosting a charity event. The naysayers will tell you that you try to combine a noble purpose with not so noble branding goal. However, it’s possible. Events, that emerge from the true needs of the society, are not a cold calculation of the profitability but a way to support those looking for help.
Gallus Events
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
I’ve been managing events for over twenty years. I’ve seen my fair share of risky events taken to market and in this post I want to share some of my tips to reduce the risks of your next event. . I would hope that if you can tick off most of these risk reduction techniques you will run a less risky event. So here goes: My Top Ten Tips to Reduce Event Risk. 1.
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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
Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
We all forget something when we go to conferences.
Velvet Chainsaw
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
If all you have is a hammer, everything else looks like a nail. The hammer nail analogy is a common business idiom. It describes the bias that we bring to solving problems based on our personal experience and background. Well, hammer meet nail. Nail says to hammer, “Hammer, meet screwdriver, pliers, wrench, saw and the entire toolbox of unique tools to solve different challenges.
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
This is a sponsored post by GES. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Technology allows event planners to connect with their audiences in many ways - even past having their favorite coffee drink automatically available first thing in the morning, although that is pretty amazing. One of the most impressive ways is how audiovisual […].
BizBash
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations seem like a distant memory, and many events that pulled out all the stops in 2017.
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Hubilo Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
There is a funny the Duck Face Rule. It means that you stay calm outwardly. The fact of the matter is that you actively row with your paws under the water in order to stay afloat but not a single soul should know about it. Event planning is a challenging task but there are 10 key moments to draw attention to so everything went well. 1. Define the format and aim.
Gallus Events
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
There are many different things you are taught as an event organiser, but one ever present is that “big is beautiful” There’s scarcely an events organiser who doesn’t want their small event to grow to epic proportions. However sometimes the size of your current event is as big as it needs to be. Events don’t have to grow to be successful.
Brown Paper Tickets
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
Your perfect event venue awaits … but you might have to use your imagination to see it. Warehouses, restaurants, community centers, hair salons and even old farmhouses and barns can be transformed into beautiful concert halls, theaters, and meeting spaces. If you own a space like this, you have to pay utilities and other expenses to keep it open. Special events and alternative venues are a good way to boost income during slow times and create a side revenue stream.
Velvet Chainsaw
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Is your annual meeting more like a time capsule or a time machine? Conferences that are like time capsules promote and preserve nostalgia and the past. Conferences that are like time machines teleport people to the future so they can discover what’s next. Conferences that resemble time capsules defend the status quo and traditions. Events that are like time machines invest in preparing their audience for what’s coming around the corner.
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.
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
This is a sponsored post written by Madison Layman, Senior Associate, Content Marketing at Cvent. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. With higher importance being put on the overall event experience, there has been a shift in what engages attendees and what attendee engagement really is. In this post, we discuss what the future […].
BizBash
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
No matter the industry, organizers of annual events usually try to wow attendees year after year—whether it is a change.
Meeting Application
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Facebook Local is a relatively new tool that’s getting more and more hype recently. That’s because the Local is, in fact, Facebook’s events feature, but in a form of a stand-alone app. We took a closer look at this social media giant’s product from the event planner’s point of view, checking what opportunities it brings to the event industry and who is able to take the full advantage of it.
Gallus Events
SEPTEMBER 3, 2018
An essential skill for an event manager is to have a keen eye for design. I’ve listed my favourite design sites for event managers. They are brilliant for creating flyers, posters, social media updates and even videos! And so much more. There’s no job quite like the job of an event manager. One moment you are signing off a five figure sponsorship agreement, the next you are guiding a Government Minster on to the stage.
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Bizzabo
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Each month we interview an events professional who is breaking the mold. This month we spoke with Britta Schellenberg, VP of Corporate Marketing Operations at Brightcove about scaling an event strategy, partnering with other events and getting the most out of video content. Over eight years ago, the video platform-provider Brightcove staged their first PLAY event in Boston.
ePly
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Dealing with security is one aspect of event planning that everyone MUST be doing. But between us: do you think you’re doing enough? Ultimately, you are responsible for your attendees experience and that means safety too. If you’re unsure on where to start taking charge, that’s okay! Check out these seven security tips that you should consider implementing for your next event.
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
This is a sponsored post from Québec City Business Destination. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Food and beverage have long been a critical element in events. It’s a rare event that doesn’t factor catering in some way. In fact, for most events, it’s a major portion of the event budget. But today’s event attendees […].
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