EventMB

JUNE 6, 2018

Join us for this webinar that will explore Gamification for events. Gamification means that you use games or game design for other purposes than pure pleasure. Games can trigger intrinsic motivation in ways that fewer other things can – just ask my son, who’s almost addicted to his computer games. Hence more and more […]. The post Gamification For Events – How You Can Use Games To Increase Motivation, Learning and Networking by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Eventory

JUNE 4, 2018

Reading Time: 11 minutes “Learn from your mistakes” they say, but we would say “learn from others’ mistakes rather than your own”. While planning how to organize an event most of people are following patterns or old schemes, which are not up-to-date anymore. Check the top event management mistakes and make sure to avoid them. How to organize an event?

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Event Planning BluePrint

JUNE 6, 2018

Everything you need to know about starting an event planning business, and the theme of this lesson is to really get down to business. Let’s talk about four segments to focus on: First, your roadmap for starting a successful event planning business. Whenever you are doing anything, whenever you are trying to get somewhere, it’s useful to have a roadmap.

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Picatic by Eventbrite

JUNE 6, 2018

I am a huge fan of unique swag ideas. In case you are new to the term, swag, standing for “stuff we all get,” is the free promotional items companies hand out at events. Swag is a popular event marketing strategy for both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) companies. I love freebies and the feeling […]. The post Top 20 Unique Swag Ideas From Twitter For 2018 appeared first on Picatic Event Planning Blog.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 4, 2018

We design experiences for our customers. So why don’t we design experiences for ourselves? Have we missed the obvious? (I confess: I have!). As conference organizers, why can’t we also have a fun, fulfilling, and collaborative experience planning and designing the conference? Well, we can and should! And our planning team members should too. Six Ways To Design Your Experience Too.

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EventMB

JUNE 7, 2018

Virtual meetings can be a cost-saving or revenue-generating option as an event planner. But only if you have the right tools and know-how. When it comes to virtual meeting event tech, there are several categories and types of tools you can use. We’ve looked at a lot of them (correction TONS of them) in this […]. The post Virtual Meetings: 81 (Best) Tools, Ideas and Tips by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Conferences that Work

JUNE 4, 2018

Almost all organization leaders today wield positional power — the power of a boss to make decisions that affect others — and this is unlikely to change soon. But the growth of the network era , where leaders and workers need to connect outside the workplace in order to stay up to date professionally and to be open to new and innovative ideas, is creating a shift away from traditional hierarchical power models.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 4, 2018

IMEX has a well-deserved reputation for keeping a finger on the pulse of current developments in the meetings and events industry. And once again, they proved their position as the leading event industry hub with the success of this month’s IMEX Frankfurt. On May 15th – 17th, 2018, 9,000 visitors and 3,500 exhibitors from all over the world mixed, mingled, and discussed some of the hottest trends in the industry.

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GEVME

JUNE 4, 2018

No employer wants to see dejected employees in the office with that “I wanna go home” look on their faces. Yes, working through challenging tasks can be quite an undertaking. That’s probably why someone smart invented team outings. But guess what: Corporate events can actually be quite boring as well. To ensure you make the best use of your corporate event budget, check out this list of exciting activities we’ve compiled for you.

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EventMB

JUNE 5, 2018

EventMB will bring a group of forward-thinking event professionals to IMEX. Attend special events, meet the most eventprof-friendly exhibitors. Become a hosted buyer with EventMB. Last year we announced a special partnership with IMEX. We are already excited for a great event in October. We are doubling up. You can now apply to become a […]. The post Attend IMEX America with EventMB by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Gallus Events

JUNE 4, 2018

It’s been almost two months since we organised the Homeless Hackathon in Glasgow. A Hackathon is a wonderful event format and it allows the organiser to really try to achieve something at the event. It’s less talking and more doing. If you want a short guide to running a Hackathon check out our “What We Learned From Our First Hackathon” But in this post we wanted to consider how organisations can make the most of a hackathon.

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BizBash

JUNE 7, 2018

Event professionals’ opinions are divided on name tags: While some think they’re an efficient way to get attendees interacting, others.

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Eventinterface

JUNE 4, 2018

On this episode of Event TALK we are speaking with Will Thompson, Business Development Manager at Atema Partners. Our discussion focuses on best practices and tips for event planners in hiring and working with AV companies. Listen to show host Al Wynant and guest Will Thompson discuss the following: The items an event planner needs to know before reaching out to an Audio Visual or Production Company with a Request for Proposals.

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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

JUNE 4, 2018

This is a case study from Panos Moutafis, President, Zenus. More information about Event Manager Blog’s case studies. This case study outlines how the Spring Masterminds 2018 event perfected their on-site check-in process using facial recognition and achieved an impressive nine-second average check-in time per attendee. THE EVENT Spring Masterminds 2018 was held in the […].

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Guidebook

JUNE 4, 2018

Here at Guidebook, we’ve checked out a lot of conference apps, trade show apps, and all sorts of other event apps. We have seen the good, the bad, the ugly, and the what-were-you-thinking-nobody-would-ever-use-that! Well, seeing as how we consider ourselves event app experts, we want to share some of our research and observations to event organizers who are considering diving into mobile this year.

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Eventbrite UK

JUNE 5, 2018

We all understand the power of a personal recommendation – when someone you know and trust tells you to check something out, you’re much more likely to do so. Whether it’s a new product, restaurant, book or film – if our friends have tried it and liked it, we want to try it too. The […]. The post How to Sell More Tickets Using Referral Marketing appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Eventinterface

JUNE 3, 2018

On this episode of Event TALK, we are speaking with Julia Spangler a Sustainable Events Consultant with 6 years of corporate event experience. She has experience working on multi-day customer appreciation events, educational seminars and social events. She has won the International Live Events Association awards in Marketing Design in 2014,15 and 16 for her design suites for Baldwin & Lyons Race Weekend.

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BizBash

JUNE 6, 2018

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Endless Events

JUNE 8, 2018

Top-level corporate event planning requires a certain skill set to pull off. You need to get sponsors to foot part of the bill for the event. You also need to do enterprise event marketing and take your management, analytics, and execution to a higher level. During the event itself, you need to accommodate VIP guests and influencers while also encouraging interaction among the other attendees.

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Eventbrite UK

JUNE 7, 2018

This is a guest blog by Julia Sevin of Tight Ship Design, which offers graphic design services for events and conferences. Instagram is a powerful tool in any event professional’s marketing kit, whether you’re using it to drive ticket sales or to promote your brand and generate sales. Your Instagram photos can establish your abilities and […].

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Eventinterface

JUNE 3, 2018

On this episode of Event TALK, we are speaking with Julia Spangler a Sustainable Events Consultant with 6 years of corporate event experience. She has experience working on multi-day customer appreciation events, educational seminars and social events. She has won the International Live Events Association awards in Marketing Design in 2014,15 and 16 for her design suites for Baldwin & Lyons Race Weekend.

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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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Bizzabo

JUNE 4, 2018

Event organizers now have the luxury of choosing form a variety of event software solutions. The question is: which is the best for your needs? Whether you just Googled this exact question or were emailed this article as part of our blog newsletter , event organizers are asking this question more and more. In an effort to minimize overhead and make more data-driven decisions, #eventprofs are actively looking for all-in-one event management platforms that are designed to make event planning faste

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

Conference planning is well underway. You’ve secured a convention center in a city that’s going to get people excited. You’ve booked a keynote speaker that is sure to wow! You’re focused on providing engaging and interactive sessions for your attendees. You know that conference networking is important, but you’re not sure how to help your attendees make meaningful connections.

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BizBash

JUNE 6, 2018

There's only one thing better than meeting in Bermuda: exploring an island full of mystery and charm at the end.

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Eventbrite UK

JUNE 6, 2018

This is a guest blog by Lily Frohlich, Content Marketing Manager at VenueScanner – a company that aims to create a frictionless venue discovery and booking marketplace. There’s certainly no shortage of warehouses out east, and it’s no wonder, given east London’s industrial past. The white-washed studios and exposed brick spaces you see today were […].

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Event Industry News

JUNE 5, 2018

By Craig Woodley, Corporate Sales and Events Director, Maxwell’s Group Events. Successful events require a balance between being informative and interactive, engaging and productive, fun and memorable. There is a lot of behind the scenes work that goes into creating an unforgettable event and our seasoned team at Maxwell’s Group Events is incredibly passionate about turning ideas into reality.

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Endless Events

JUNE 5, 2018

Events can be super wasteful, from water and energy consumption to food waste there are a lot of areas we can improve upon in terms of planning sustainable events. What does planning sustainable events mean? What do you need to keep in mind when making your event more sustainable? Why should event planners really care? Can you really make a big impact on our world by planning sustainable events?

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BizBash

JUNE 4, 2018

Last week, American Express Canada launched a new campaign that aims to highlight the brand’s commitment to having its customers'

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