Event Industry News

JANUARY 14, 2019

Written by Clemi Hardie, Founder of Noodle live. Never heard of CES? The world’s largest tech showcase lands in Las Vegas every January and is the place to be if you want to stay up to date with what the tech world has to offer over the next 12 months. Global tech brands compete to grab the attention of tech journalists with crazy, cutting edge products and industry-leading advancements in software and hardware.

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JANUARY 14, 2019

We’ve all experienced the meeting question that isn’t. A session presenter or moderator asks for questions and someone stands up and starts spouting their own opinions. A concluding question (if they even have one) is little more than an excuse for their own speech. Are you tired of attendees making statements during question time? Here are ways to deal with audience questions that aren’t actually questions.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 17, 2019

Living Polling and Question and Answer (Q&A) tools are two easy and effective ways to engage attendees onsite. Additionally, they can also be used to gather immediate feedback and interest. Alternatively known as audience response systems, these tools offer a way for a large group of people to vote on a topic, answer a question in a poll, or ask a question. .

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JANUARY 13, 2019

People love a good deal — especially when it’s on a unique experience like a live event. So it’s no surprise that discount codes are a powerful way to incentivize ticket purchases among your potential attendees. But if you’re not using discounts correctly, you run the risk of creating extra work — not to mention […]. The post Event Discount and Promotion Codes: When and How to Use Them appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 17, 2019

We love stories. They connect on a personal and emotional level. We trust them more than statistical evidence. Unfortunately, we tend to overgeneralize from others’ stories, from anecdotal information and from small sampling sizes. We tend to confuse now with “what always is” as if our immediate situation consistently represents the entire universe of similar situations.

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Eventbrite UK

JANUARY 16, 2019

63% of event creators today base their decision to participate in future events on past performance. But if you’re only measuring total revenue or ticket sales, you don’t have clear visibility into your marketing and event performance. If your analysis stops there, you’re missing out on an opportunity to grow your audience and boost your […]. The post The Definitive List of KPIs for Event Management appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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JANUARY 15, 2019

You spent hours on your event promotions, crafting the perfect email and social copy. But your ticket sales are in a slump, and you need to revamp your promotions — again. Feel like you’ve used up all your best ideas? Look no further than what’s right under your nose: your event venue. Whether you’re […]. The post Event Venue Marketing: Use Your Space to Drive Sales appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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JANUARY 16, 2019

Are you using video to enhance your conference? If you aren’t you are missing out in a big way! Gone are the days where slides are enough to keep your audience interested. Video can be a unique and engaging way to build excitement and inform your audience about events, speakers and so much more! Today Will Curran will walk you through 4 types of video that all conferences need to create your best conference yet!

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GEVME

JANUARY 17, 2019

Guest list tracking is an effective way to organise an event for customers and keep a record of its progress. This also allows you to coordinate the work of the team, streamline all related documentation in one place, and more effectively monitor the workflow. About event guest lists. If you are already on the GEVME portal and have been working with it for some time, you may understand that another important aspect of data management in GEVME is lists.

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Eventbrite UK

JANUARY 14, 2019

What is it really like to be an event planner? What aspects of your job do you love? What lessons have you learned along the way? With our ‘Confessions of an Event Planner’ series we aim to get under the skin of our interviewees and find out what it really takes to be a creator. […]. The post Confessions of An Event Planner – Kwamé Knight, Events By Knight appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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JANUARY 18, 2019

You’ve organized a can’t-miss event. You’ve settled on a venue, enlisted performers or speakers, and dialed in on details. And you’ve set up your ticketing options. Now, you’re faced with the most daunting challenge: getting people to attend. Event promotion doesn’t have to be hard, and it doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, there […]. The post The 6 Best Free Ideas and Tools for Event Promotion appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

JANUARY 16, 2019

The calendars of people in events are anything but average, but January remains a universal time to refocus, prioritise, and not panic. If you're the no-nonsense type and want to get straight to the results, here are the top 5 organizations that sponsor developer events: Google ; They sponsored 30% of the sample set of developer events. Microsoft ; They sponsored 27% of the sample set of developer events.

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GEVME

JANUARY 15, 2019

There are no events without attendees. That is why it is vital for a planner to develop a list of attendees by using an events organizing system, which is an effective way to organize event planning workflow and a successful event campaign. This allows a planner to coordinate the work of the team by streamlining all related documentation in one place, more effectively monitoring the workflow, and so much more.

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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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JANUARY 17, 2019

(5 Minute Read). How to Assess the Tech Needs of Your Attendees. Whether you are running your first event or gearing up for your 20th annual convention, understanding the technology needs of your attendees can be intimidating. Any misstep could potentially have serious consequences for the success of your event. Don’t worry, we’ve outlined a game plan to help you avoid common pitfalls when assessing the tech needs of your audience.

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JANUARY 17, 2019

At this point in a new year, your event management resolutions are faltering. Old challenges — and some surprising new ones — have already made you question your goals for your event’s growth in 2019. But you’re not the only one facing these challenges. In fact, we surveyed more than 1,200 event professionals across the […]. The post The Top Challenges Facing the Events Industry in 2019 appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 15, 2019

Learn about the biggest event trends that will dominate the space in 2019 from experienced industry professionals. Featuring experts from General Mills, SEMrush, OpenX and other leading brands. A recent report on 2019 event trends shows that events are more effective for achieving business goals than ever before. The vast majority of marketers consider live events to comprise the most critical marketing channel over content marketing, email marketing, paid ads and other channels.

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JANUARY 15, 2019

Set the tone for your event with a strong first impression. These are the best free event registration tools to get things started on a positive note.

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atEvent

JANUARY 17, 2019

We are in 2019 and event marketing has not slowed down yet, in fact, it looks to be ramping up according to the newest data from last year. Having been on both sides of the booth as the CEO of atEvent and a frequent attendee of trade shows, exhibitions, conferences, seminars and every other kind of event out there, I know there’s a lot to look forward to in the events space this year.

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JANUARY 17, 2019

The best events don’t always start with a business plan. Often, they start with a spark. Someone has a passion they want to share, and a great idea about how to share it. They’re moved to bring people together around a vision, so they make it happen — even with no event planning experience. Here’s an […]. The post How a Simple Observation Led to a Sold-Out, Culture-Shifting Event appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2019

Freeman Focuses on New Data Solutions Following Sale of Encore to PSAV. In a meetings world where attendee expectations are changing faster than the event app technology, anticipating the needs of groups is essential. PCMA and Marriott International joined forces to commission innovation consultancy Fahrenheit 212 to look into their analytical crystal ball and determine what trends would result in long-lasting shifts—and more importantly, what business event strategists can do to meet those evol

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Evenium

JANUARY 17, 2019

When it comes to planning corporate events for board members, VIPs or team members, do you ever feel stuck in the middle? Small corporate events like these often suffer from middle child syndrome: overlooked or underappreciated compared to their bigger, flashier multi-day event and meeting siblings with thousands of attendees. But no matter whether it’s a go-big, all-hands meeting or a small, one-day retreat for 50 top salespeople, small corporate event success takes just as much organizing and

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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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JANUARY 18, 2019

The government shutdown is causing headaches in the business events industry at conferences where government employees who were set to attend or speak are no longer allowed to do so. A month before the 27th annual International Plant & Animal Genome (PAG) conference, which took place Jan. 12–16 in San Diego, pre-registration numbers were up 3 percent over 2018 and the meeting was on pace to set an attendance record, said Darrin Scherago, CEO of Scherago International, who manages the PAG eve

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JANUARY 14, 2019

Conducting a quick Internet search for “LinkedIn workshops” in your area will reveal why it’s been so hard to sell out your own workshop. LinkedIn seminars and workshops are in-demand right now — and yours isn’t the only option. Get your workshop seen by more potential attendees and convince them to choose yours over the […]. The post How to Effectively Promote Your LinkedIn Workshop appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2019

Conferences can be powerful catalysts for learning, networking and growing together—an efficient way for industry professionals to meet other professionals and share their experiences. But what happens when the event is over? Most people go home with a pocket full of business cards they’ll likely never look at again and too many companies head back to their headquarters without much to show for the event except a slightly longer email list to manually update—if that.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 18, 2019

By Richard Dodgson, Founder & Creative Director, Timebased Eve nts. Creative professionals are under pressure to make themselves heard, in a world which is increasingly drowned in noise. Working in the creative industry requires professionals to anticipate what audiences want, before they want it. Trends have always shaped this industry’s landscape but just knowing the trend is no longer enough.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 17, 2019

The Naples Grande Beach Resort boasts two swimming pools among its amenities. I arrived at the Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers on the first Sunday evening in December, a little late to the party. The “Meet Me in the Sun” weeklong press trip organized by Visit Florida had kicked off several days earlier at Florida Encounter — the official Meetings Show for Florida that brings together meeting professionals with Florida venues, attractions, and other suppliers.

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JANUARY 14, 2019

Concert safety matters to your customers. The safer and more comfortable your venue’s fans feel, the more likely they are to keep coming back to your shows. The post Concert Safety and Smart Signage Go Hand in Hand appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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JANUARY 18, 2019

A decade after the 2008 recession, the industry appears to be stable, with steady growth on the horizon according to a new report from American Express Meetings & Events (M&E), a division of American Express Global Business Travel (GBT). “2019 will be a growth year for the meetings industry, with activity expected to increase across all meeting types and regions,” said Issa Jouaneh, M&E senior vice president and general manager.

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