GEVME

JULY 18, 2018

Over 50% of event revenue comes from registrations, and this is why the prime focus of any event strategy is getting people through the door. From highly-segmented event campaigns to aggressive social media promotion, it’s all about selling tickets to the target audience. While promoting signups is extremely important at the pre-event stage, the experiences that people have at the event are what matter the most in the long run.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 20, 2018

Have you ever had an important project begging for attention, but instead you chose to catch up on emails? You’re not alone. According to a New York Times story by Tim Hererra, a recent study found that subjects were more likely to perform urgent, smaller tasks with a deadline instead of “more important tasks without an immediate time constraint, even if the option to perform the urgent task is objectively worse than performing the larger one.”.

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Guidebook

JULY 18, 2018

This article was originally written by Jordan McArthur and has been updated for relevancy. Building brand loyalty for your event takes time and like all good relationships, it’s built on trust. When an army of people love and trust your message and event, you’ve not only captured repeat business, you’ve built a living, breathing evangelization team.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 20, 2018

You’ve looked at your schedule, and see that you’re slammed. Then, you receive an email from a client requesting a change to an event proposal. Also, an attendee is wondering if they can call with questions about the program you’re putting on. Soon, your me-time has dissipated and you’re attempting to make the impossible happen. It’s easy to give up your free time to do more work: After all, this is the life you signed up for.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 20, 2018

Encouragement by Kevin Spencer. Nothing we do is inevitable. Our success as association professionals is not inevitable. Achieving a thriving conference and burgeoning membership is not inevitable. We are not guaranteed that our association will stay small or that it will grow big. Nor are there any assurances that if we do everything right, at the right time, with the right people, we’ll succeed spectacularly—or nose dive miserably.

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Eventmobi

JULY 19, 2018

Ever since the company began, our Support Team at EventMobi has been attending client events to help provide onsite support and ensure their success. But not everyone has the opportunity to invest in the many types of professional services we offer, so we’ve compiled a list of questions most asked by attendees to ensure you are prepared and can provide a seamless experience using an event app.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 16, 2018

Thoughts triggered while rereading Patricia Ryan Madson’s delightful, straightforward, and yet profound improv wisdom. Ooh, this is a hard one for me, but it’s so important for anyone working in the meeting profession. “I can look at a person or event from three vantage points. To see what’s wrong with it ( the critical method commonly used in higher education).

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 18, 2018

When do you stop pouring resources into things that have achieved their purpose? asked management guru Peter Drucker. It’s one of Drucker’s signature strategies: abandoning the past for tomorrow. He called it the concept of purposeful abandonment. Purposeful abandonment doesn’t sound very attractive. Few leaders brag about the product, service or idea that they abandoned.

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GEVME

JULY 16, 2018

If you’re in the event-planning industry, you probably know how rewarding corporate event organisation can be. It’s where you can let your imagination run wild. It’s where you can feel like a superhero saving countless employees from mundane office work. It’s where you perform your magic. But as we know, nothing interesting is ever completely one-sided.

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EventMB

JULY 18, 2018

This is a sponsored post by Omnience. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Want to enjoy the summer sunshine and create memorable experiences for your guests? Summer event vibes are all about taking advantage of the sunny weather and long days with fun and engaging event design. Think about outdoor activities, tropical details, […].

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Gallus Events

JULY 19, 2018

I had a brilliant day at the Event Strategy Conference in London on the 16th July. It was great to see almost sixty association event professionals taking the time out of their busy schedule to think strategically about their events and about benchmarking association events. Association event professionals, similar of course to many other event organisers, find it hard to lift their eyes from the events in the here and now to think about the future.

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Endless Events

JULY 20, 2018

Event problems: we eat them for breakfast. And lunch, and dinner, and dessert too. While we get a constant stream of issues in our line of work each day, it’s also what makes this career so exciting and fulfilling. If you’re getting a bit overwhelmed, maybe we can help? First, know what the top stressors for planners are. Then, learn the top issues we all face.

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Event Industry News

JULY 16, 2018

Cue rolling of eyes and Kevin the teenager’s body language. Dare I mention the word Christmas? I know, I know. I’d like to give myself a sharp talking to, but you have to trust me when I say summer is the perfect time to get your Christmas event planning under way. Ahead of the crowd, you’ll have the pick of the best venues, the best caterers and have more choice when it comes to entertainment.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JULY 19, 2018

Have you ever completed an event and wondered how the attendees felt about the event? You probably have an idea how it went, but experiences (and clients) can vary. This is why it’s so important to collect feedback from event participants, immediately after the event. However, much like anything else in the event industry, the post event survey questions you ask, vary greatly depending on the type of event you planned, because the goals and event objectives are likely different.

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BizBash

JULY 18, 2018

Last night, the National and American Leagues battled each other in the M.L.B. All-Star Game at Nationals Park in Washington.

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Endless Events

JULY 19, 2018

We predicted a trend for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to show its potential in 2018, and now we’re anticipating its dominance in the years to come. Notably, in the form of chatbots as well as integrated into fully-fledged event apps. Each has their perks for both event profs and event-goers, and we’ll be looking at how the functions you may already know them to have can be pushed further in future events.

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Oveit

JULY 16, 2018

Although the title of the article refers to a small piece of plastic, it really focuses on something much more important: the way in which technology can dramatically improve the experience you offer through events. It’s not the first time when we talk about how #eventtech allows us to create better experiences. It’s also not the first time when we talk about NFC technology and how it can be used within events.

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Hubilo Blog

JULY 19, 2018

Do you remember the time when all the social media platforms were just used for connecting with friends? Seems like a scenario from the distant past, doesn’t it? What started only as a medium to connect people has now become the most significant aspect of digital marketing. To be fair, marketing opportunities are like an omnipresent phenomenon. You can find them anywhere and everywhere.

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BizBash

JULY 17, 2018

This weekend, more than 130,000 fans will head to San Diego for the latest edition of Comic-Con International, the country's.

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Guidebook

JULY 17, 2018

We’re often asked about the best practices for event hashtags. Using a hashtag is an effective way to organize and measure the messages your audience is sharing — but it’s easy to make a fatal mistake. Stick with these guidelines! Your event hashtag must be short. Twitter restricts posts to 140 characters, and if your event hashtag is too long, users will leave it out in order to fit what they need to say.

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Endless Events

JULY 17, 2018

What is event operations? Well, it depends on who you ask but to us, event operations are the people behind your event that you often don’t see and hear. They are the team at your event doing the actual execution. Operations do everything they can to keep your event running smoothly, from organizing execution to creating processes. In today’s episode of #EventIcons our guests Chris Roberts of EventOps , Liz Lathan of Haute Dokimazo are here to talk about everything needed to succeed in e

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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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Hubilo Blog

JULY 16, 2018

Planning a corporate event comes with unique challenges. Such events require individuals with a practically high level of organizational skills. Event planners are faced with challenges such as low budget , delay in order delivery, inadequate planning time, and event technology among others. Some of these challenges can be predicted while others are unforeseen.

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BizBash

JULY 17, 2018

Here's a look at new San Diego eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces for all.

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Event Industry News

JULY 17, 2018

Evolution Dome, market leader in the design and supply of Temporary Inflatable Structures to the events industry this week announces its latest strategic move towards offering a fully global solution. . Evolution Dome has secured its latest Distributor, McCathy Tents & Events, based in Rochester, New York, to fill its US sales and rental market.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 20, 2018

When the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) published its International Association Meetings Market report last year, then-CEO Martin Sirk noted the emergence of “new association-type events [that] are being created by groups of scientists and doctors,” as well as “world-class STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), meetings and festivals” designed and hosted by destinations.

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CadmiumCD

JULY 18, 2018

Written by Freddie Tubbs, Communication Manager at UK Writings. Automated marketing is one of the most effective marketing tools out there, and it can do wonders for your business or company. However, if you’re organizing an upcoming event that your business is hosting, have you ever considered how this highly effective tool could be used to boost your event’s overall success?

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BizBash

JULY 18, 2018

For an extravagant first birthday party, one Los Angeles family wanted a whimsical wonderland of the yellow bath toys.

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Event Industry News

JULY 16, 2018

NEC Group, operator of five of the UK’s busiest live events venues (“the group”), has filed its financial results for the year to 31 March 2018. The group – which also owns award-winning caterer Amadeus and national ticketing agency The Ticket Factory – reported revenue of £162.1m, up £4.4m (2.8%) on the previous year. Earnings before interest, depreciation and amortisation (“EBITDA”) were £54.7m, up £4.9m (9.8%).

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