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Event Branding: Before, During, and After

GEVME

An event planner or a marketer has many event marketing tasks to take care of once the date of the event is finalized. From booking of venue to sending invitation to guests, both online and offline, there are a lot of tasks that need to be done. Here are a few quick steps to event branding before, during, and after the event: Set clear brand guidelines.

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100 Event Statistics (2018 edition)

EventMB

Do you know all the key statistics that will affect the way you create events? Here is a comprehensive collection of 100 key statistics for the event industry in 2018. The event industry is living a second life. As more brands prefer live experiences as the best way to engage with audiences, here are some […]. The post 100 Event Statistics (2018 edition) by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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How to Run a Content Strategy for Events

GEVME

The content that you create before, during, and after an event should be a reflection of your event’s unique values. A working content strategy doesn’t simply showcase the assets of an event, it also helps you boost registrations, increase brand recognition, and define the way people interact at events. So how do you actually sit down and write content that will make your event perfect?

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20 Badass Vancouver Venues to Make Your Event Pop: 2018 Updated

Picatic by Eventbrite

Updated: May 30th, 2018 A fluorescent-lit, ceiling stained, carpeted room… Is anyone else tired of the same old event venues? BORING! The venue is the first thing your event attendees will judge your event on. This is your first impression. You have 7 seconds to make your mark. With an abundance of parks, galleries, and event spaces, […].

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Making the Moment: The Art of Creating Events That Drive Results

Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective

In a world where every brand is vying for attention, how do you make your events stand out? ✨ From creative swag strategies to immersive brand experiences, the key lies in fostering real connections that inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or an exclusive executive gathering, this session will explore how to elevate event engagement, strengthen brand perception, and maximize ROI.

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Your Conference As A Giving Field

Velvet Chainsaw

We are used to thinking of our conference and its planning process as a one-way transaction from the company to its customers. Sometimes we view the planning process as a backbreaking, arduous, life-draining experience. We may even dread working with a new conference advisory committee due to our negative past experiences. If this sounds like you, perhaps it’s time to rethink your mental model of your conference and its planning process.

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How to Choose Event Management Software for Corporate Events

GEVME

Tight deadlines and endless checklists no longer cause experienced corporate event managers to panic. Still, it’s important to understand that by reducing your workload with a strong online system for event management, you have the opportunity to make a corporate meeting even more brilliant. In other words, event management software is something that helps you do more with less effort.

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Meeting in Saskatoon: 11 Ways to Make Your Event More Successful

EventMB

This is a sponsored post from Tourism Saskatoon, Canada. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Located in the Province of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon’s diversified economy and cultural center make it attractive to event planners in all industries. Saskatoon is more than just an appealing destination. It is home to many of the key ingredients […].

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5 Easy Steps to Prepare Your Event Speakers for an Interactive Session

Eventmobi

Your Attendees Will Remember your Interactive Session. A common event objective that we hear from event planners is the desire to make sessions more interactive and engaging for attendees. An easy way to achieve this is to introduce live polls or allow attendees to submit questions to the speakers through an event app. However, this approach means you have to get buy-in and prepare your event speakers on how to execute these tools.

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Facilitate Networking With Technology

BizBash

Meetings and events are designed around learning from your peers. Whether you are attending an internal meeting or you're joining.

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Relevance, Reach, Revenue: How to Turn Marketing Trends From Hype to High-Impact

Speaker: Alexa Acosta, Director of Growth Marketing & B2B Marketing Leader

Marketing is evolving at breakneck speed—new tools, AI-driven automation, and changing buyer behaviors are rewriting the playbook. With so many trends competing for attention, how do you cut through the noise and focus on what truly moves the needle? In this webinar, industry expert Alexa Acosta will break down the most impactful marketing trends shaping the industry today and how to turn them into real, revenue-generating strategies.

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How To Transform A Blank Canvas Venue

Eventbrite UK

Working with a blank canvas venue? We spoke to six event planners to find out how they transform neutral venues into amazing spaces. The post How To Transform A Blank Canvas Venue appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Why is it crucial to set KPI: Event management edition

Eventory

Reading Time: 11 minutes A strong employer branding is crucial when it comes to the workplace. It will help you create an office full of engaged people who will not only come with a smile on their faces on a daily basis. They will also play the role of the brand advocate in the aftermath. Strong brand also equals an effective recruitment strategy. Events are brilliant tools to enforce your company’s brand as an employer.

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3 Reasons Why Using a Promo Video Will Increase Event App Adoption

Eventmobi

Having worked at EventMobi for close to two years, I’ve had hundreds of strategy conversations with my clients on how best to utilize their event technology to engage and connect with their audiences, specifically when it comes to event app adoption. On these calls I like to start by asking my client, “What are the event goals for your app this year?

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TOUCHDOWN - Blueprint Studios Scores at Pier-Side Draft Party 

BizBash

Last month, the San Francisco 49ers held a fan-filled Draft Party at Pier 29 to honor the incoming recruits. The.

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Elevate Your Event Experience to the Next Level

In order to create a successful event, you must: Optimize Event Website and Registration Process Utilize Social Media Platforms Effectively Implement Targeted Email Campaigns Harness the Power of Video Content Benefit from a Mobile App Download now and learn how to simplify this process with Eventpedia.

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Alternative Event Venues – Think Outside The Ballroom – #EventIcons Episode 115

Endless Events

Alternative Event Venues are a huge and growing trend this year. In fact, we listed it as one of our emerging event trends for 2018. Attendees and planners alike are growing tired of the standard meeting spaces and ballrooms. As an industry, we are pushing the boundaries and definition of where events can be held. But how do you find these alternative event venues?

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Guest Blog: 3 ways of improving exhibition stands to maximise ROI

Event Industry News

By Tom Oakes, Managing Director, Astro Exhibitions. Companies invest a lot of money to attend exhibitions, but it’s not often we see that investment reflected in a superior exhibition stand design. The temptation to minimise costs through use of shell-scheme packages means businesses are wasting the opportunity to maximise their ROI. Not only that, but they could be risking damaging their brand identity in front of potential customers. .

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How to Engage Your Event Venue to Sell More Tickets

Eventbrite UK

Make sure that you get the most out of the promotional opportunities your event venue has to offer. The post How to Engage Your Event Venue to Sell More Tickets appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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How a PR Pro Launched a New Food Festival—With No Budget

BizBash

When an industry professional conceives of an out-of-the-box event idea that could solve a problem, he or she will set.

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Unlock the Secrets of Event Marketing Masters

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.

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Corporate Event Planning Ideas: Amazing Social Spaces, Be Family-Friendly, and More

Endless Events

Corporate event planning can be a daunting task, especially if it’s on top of your already jam-packed schedule. That said, it’s can also be a fun endeavor where you can try out new food, discover exciting venues and even exercise your designing skills a bit. If corporate events are your thing, check out this week’s roundup of corporate event planning ideas for a few tips for organizing these kinds of occasions.

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Avoid an Event Communication Nightmare

Guidebook

This article was originally written by Jordan McArthur and has been updated for relevancy. Picture this event communication nightmare. You’re hosting a large regional event. People from all over are driving in to attend and they are pumped about the content you’re offering. It turns out, though, that the major highway most of your attendees will be traveling on has major closures and detours, inciting rage among them – and it’s all directed at you.

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7 Ideas for Your Next Corporate Event

Hubilo Blog

There are so many brilliant ways to engage team members during a corporate event. These get-togethers can encourage creativity, increase productivity and build morale. But how can the next event you organize be the best yet? You’re going to want to pick a theme. Take a look at these ideas and let your creativity flow. Using these seven event ideas as inspiration, start jotting down your thoughts in a notebook as they come to you.

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9 Crafty Event Activities That Aren’t Flower Crowns

BizBash

Summer camp season is right around the corner, which means plenty of events with glamping themes, s’mores desserts, and arts.

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How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video

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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Planning an Unplugged Event: How to Allow for Mindfulness

Endless Events

As an event planner, you’re probably well-versed in using mindfulness to help cope with the stress that often comes with the job. But, have you ever considered how mindfulness could be used to help event participants who often experience information overload? As events become more immersive and stimulating, there becomes a higher chance of overwhelming attendees, so we see an interesting turn in 2018 event trends.

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Top Events Industry Hiring Trends For 2018

Eventbrite UK

New research shows what roles are most in demand in the events industry this year, as well as the companies most likely to be hiring. The post Top Events Industry Hiring Trends For 2018 appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Mindfulness: Working With Your Emotions

PCMA Convene

Cover Illustration by Red Nose Studio. When Convene asked the respondents to our 2018 Salary Survey to tell us what they like least about their jobs, we got — as we do every year — pages and pages of comments. They included laments about working crazy hours under pressure; the high intensity of work that’s required in the crunch right before a meeting begins; coping with ever-rising expectations of clients and bosses; as well as the strain of being away from family and home for extended periods

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Why Oculus Created a 376-Piece Hanging Sculpture

BizBash

Watching the N.B.A. playoffs courtside, exploring Jurassic World, and watching Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale are just a few of the.

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Campaigns that Click: Practical Personalization Strategies to Boost ROI

Speaker: Jennifer Hodroge, Omni-Channel Strategic Leader, Forrester CX Certified

Marketers know that personalization is the key to engagement—but with limited budgets and time, how do you prioritize what, where, and how to personalize? Aligning your content, campaigns, and buyer experiences requires a deep understanding of customer needs. In this new webinar with expert Jennifer Hodroge, we’ll explore how to leverage insights and customer journey mapping to build personalization strategies that deliver real impact.

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Should You Under Promise and Over Deliver For Your Next Event?

ePly

You’ll hear a lot of varying philosophies on the best way to get new attendees at your next event, ranging from making basic updates to your social media plan to mixing it up on a big picture level. While researching for new tips, you’ve probably seen a common phrase over and over again: Under Promise and Over Deliver. But, is it worth some of the associated risk?

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A Taste of the Hottest Food Trends

Connect Your Meetings

Knowing the latest food trends is a top priority whether you are planning a major event or an intimate office luncheon. The fact is that everyone loves to eat. Knowing that good food equals happy attendees, we reached out to culinary experts from around the country to present some tasty and trending food offerings to consider for your next meeting. Christopher Wadnola, Executive Chef, Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables.

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Are You Taking Enough Time for Reflection?

PCMA Convene

In How We Work: Live Your Purpose, Reclaim Your Sanity, and Embrace the Daily Grind , mindfulness expert Leigh Weiss cites research by Harvard Business School professor Francesca Gino that demonstrates how taking the time to reflect can improve learning performance by up to 25 percent. Gino’s study compared three groups of employees who were undergoing training.