Event Industry News

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Using a venue sourcing agency may be a relatively new concept for many organisations. However, the benefits of having an experienced professional working alongside you to take your event planning to the next level are undeniable. Whatever your requirements for event space may be, the right venue finder will find a solution that matches your brief exactly, saving you masses of time, effort and money in the process – resources that you can instead deploy towards organising the actual event.

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GEVME

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Does the inconvenience of managing a long queue at events for identification purposes bother you? Then welcome to the ultra-modern realm of biometrics, which will redesign the ticketing process at all kinds of events. Biometrics can relieve the stress you feel about long queues, duplication of fake tickets, and fraud while assisting both the audience and the event managers.

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BizBash

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Jamie Metzl is a technology futurist and geopolitical expert, novelist, entrepreneur, media commentator, and senior fellow of the Atlantic Council.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Sometimes getting an AV quote feels like a never-ending process. You go back and forth with your AV company, never really on the same page only to get your quote weeks later. By then you have made changes to your event and need to start the process all over again. Sound familiar? It doesn’t have to be that way! On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday Will Curran teach you how to get your AV quotes faster.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 12, 2018

At a recent conference consultation with a client, a millennial made me think that I wasn’t keeping up with the times. We were discussing their marketing and communication strategies for their event. I voiced my strong opinion that conference organizers should embrace inbound marketing (pull) over traditional outbound marketing (push). I explained that a blog platform is worth considering as the home base or hub for the inbound strategy.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Event pricing strategy is a tricky business. Setting the right ticket price can ensure a sell out event. Conversely, if you price tickets too high or too low this can directly impact on final attendance numbers. Event pricing is a tricky balancing act that many event planners struggle with, whether it is finding the […]. The post Event Pricing Strategy: The 2019 Guide by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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GEVME

OCTOBER 10, 2018

If you are a digital marketing enthusiast like me, then you’ve probably already been exposed to various marketing strategies. One that I particularly like and find most effective is event branding. The goal of event branding is quite simple: to put your brand in the spotlight while creating a more personal relationship with your prospective customers and even potential partners.

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Eventmobi

OCTOBER 11, 2018

When working with our clients, we often find that they come to us with a checklist of product features they’re looking for; polling, agenda, speaker profiles, networking – just to name a few. While ensuring that the event management software you are selecting meets your feature requirements is important, it’s a good idea to think grander in scope and go beyond just product features.

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Meeting Application

OCTOBER 11, 2018

If you’re planning to host an event in 2018, it should go without saying that you need an online ticketing system – one that’s available on both mobile and desktop. Everything is digital. We now live in a world where everything is online, from our televisions to our homes to our cars. Faced with such a world, it’s imperative that your event management firm adjusts in kind – that it shifts from traditional ticket sales to an online, widely-accessible ticketing system.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 11, 2018

This is a case study from Melissa Del Monte, Senior Marketing Associate, and Priscilla Vidal, Product Marketing Manager, Cvent. More information about Event Manager Blog’s case studies. This case study investigates how the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals achieved 97% engagement with their event app, an increase of 51% over four years.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Providing meetings that change an entire team’s energy and mindset is never easy, but it helps to include discussions about philanthropy and corporate social responsibility (CSR), when appropriate. The recent Smart Meetings webinar, “The Right Way to Give Back While Building Teams,” hosted by Lain Hensley, looked at not only CSR possibilities, but also how to implement them for the best results.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Change is imminent — and in the meetings industry, it’s upon us. From more engaging, holistic experiences to the the bold new expectations of “bleisure,” event planners and suppliers are racing to adapt in an industry that’s as dynamic as it’s ever been. But where should industry professionals put their focus, and what are the forces driving this rapid evolution?

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BizBash

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Looking for ways to elevate your next event? Give your event a sophisticated, professional look with customized materials you can.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Live streaming events is a great way to expand your reach and make your content and programming available to a new audience. There’s a lot of benefits to live streaming events, but truly successful live streamed events are more about audience engagement and less about technology. Nearly any event can be live streamed. It’s up to you to determine why you want to live stream and find the best way to make it happen.

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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 11, 2018

You’ve confirmed your sponsors, secured a venue, and nailed down your entertainment. Now it’s time to promote your event. With two billion users, Facebook is the place you need to advertise. But whether you are an experienced social media marketer or brand new to the business, Facebook advertising can be tricky. You don’t have to go […]. The post How to Learn Facebook Advertising in Two Weeks appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Meetings don’t look how they used to. Today, planners are racing to adapt to trends that make conferences and events more engaging and dynamic than ever before. But when it comes to trends, where should meeting industry professionals put their focus? While the shifts are plentiful, there are five that stand out from the fold when it comes to modern event design.

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BizBash

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Here's a look at new Miami/South Florida eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Event furniture design is often an overlooked part of events. Sometimes to cut corners we go with what is cheapest or what’s available at the venue. This is a mistake! Have you ever sat in those locking chairs all day at a convention tightly packed like a sardine? Don’t do this to your guests you can do so much better! With the help of CORT furniture, we are talking all about how furniture and design can really help you achieve your event goals and so much more!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2018

For those busy packing their suitcases and schedules for a week in Las Vegas at IMEX America , deciding what to include and what to leave out of both can be a challenge. Smart Meetings turned to the experts to compile a list of smart tips for this action-packed destination. Amy Riley, senior director of business sales for Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority , advised attendees to “Pack your walking shoes!

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 12, 2018

2018 marked the 40th meeting of the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, a unique event featuring over 130 hot air balloons that can be seen flying over the city. In this feature length interview, The Event Industry News film crew spoke with Ben Hardy, Operations Director and Lilly Brimble, Project Manager from Richmond Event Management about the organisation of the event and what is being done to ensure the Fiesta continues entertaining audiences for generations to come.

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BizBash

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Here's a look at new Philadelphia eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for events.

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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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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Béa Johnson is one of the most famous faces in the zero waste community. She's come to public attention over the past few years because of a jar. In that jar, she can put the entirety of her family's waste for an entire year, which she then chronicles on her website between posts about how she manages to keep their rubbish to a bare minimum. A little while ago, I caught up with Béa over the phone to discuss her lifestyle, and how her methods could be applied by eco-conscious event organisers, so

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2018

“…people never are alone now. We make them hate solitude; and we arrange their lives so that it’s almost impossible for them ever to have it.” -Aldous Huxley, Brave New World. Legions of meeting professionals today are get-it-done machines with nary a moment to wind down or hide from intrusions. It is becoming harder to be alone with our own thoughts, partly because we are pushing ourselves to be frantic all the time.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Organisers of Event Tech Live have confirmed David Adler, CEO and Founder of BizBash, as the opening day’s keynote speaker on the Expo & Engage Stage. A primary source of ideas, news, and resources for event and meeting professionals Stateside, BizBash attracts some 225,000 unique users every month, looking for venues, ideas, technology and tools for their next event.

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BizBash

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Here's a look at new Dallas/Fort Worth eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for.

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Oveit

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Even before you’ve sold your first event ticket you will have people asking for help. That’s why you need a support strategy and the right support channels for your event. There are dozens of things your customers need in terms of support. Some of them are obvious while others are surprising. What you can do to insure an wonderful experience is set up the right ways for your visitors to interact with you and be open to questions and suggestions.

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atEvent

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Let’s come right out and say it, just because you have a marketing automation system, doesn't mean you have marketing automation. MA has become more commonly used as jargon than an actual practice. In a world filled with “automation” technology, it's surprising how few people using MA realize they're not fully utilizing the automation half. Proper automation for event leads includes capturing lead information at the event, segmenting your data, and routing leads into different automated follow-u

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ePly

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Have you ever come across the perfect event space in terms of location and ambiance to only realize that it’s just not the right size for your event? Well, you’re not alone! To alleviate this concern, it’s become more and more popular to rent out spaces that can be split up for multiple events. If you’re still on the fence, take a look at our pros and cons to see whether or not you should try out renting a shared event space for your next event!

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