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Join the Movement – Picatic for Good

Picatic by Eventbrite

Over the years of working with non-profit organizations, changemakers, and community builders we have learned that these selfless groups have big hearts with the sole purpose of raising money, not for themselves, but for the better needs of others. The post Join the Movement – Picatic for Good appeared first on Picatic Event Planning Blog.

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More Brands Opt For Experiential Marketing While Ad Budgets Shrink

EventMB

Experiential is one of the hottest trends in marketing right now. Brands are shifting more marketing dollars away from traditional advertising into experiential marketing and agencies are adapting to this paradigm shift. What can eventprofs do to stay at the front of the experiential bandwagon? Experiential isn’t just another marketing buzzword to be ignored by […].

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The New Way to Visualize your Event ROI

Quickmobile

This blog was originally published on April 17, 2014. It has been updated for accuracy. There’s no question that mobile event apps have become an integral part of today’s event experience. But with the proliferation of event apps comes an entirely new challenge for meeting professionals: how to make sense of all the data provided by the app’s analytics.

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22 Event Trends for 2018

Eventbrite UK

Once again, we’ve asked professionals from across the industry to identify the event trends set to shape our 2018. The post 22 Event Trends for 2018 appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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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How to prepare and effectively present, pitch and network during events and conferences

Eventinterface

Today we are speaking with Ges Ray. He is an award-winning speaker specialized in training professionals and senior executives in all sectors on how to speak effectively, and confidently, in public. We are speaking with Ges on how you can prepare and effectively present, pitch and network during events and conferences. Listen to show host Al Wynant and guest Ges Ray discuss the following: As meeting and event professionals, we have to speak and pitch almost every day.

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5 Event App Examples from Different Organizations

Quickmobile

QuickMobile has done so many events, and so many event apps, that we thought it would be interesting to review 5 event app examples that we’ve encountered in past years. Here’s how each unique mobile event app (powered by QuickMobile ) helped these organizations overcome the event’s specific challenges: Event App Example 1 : Catering to Hosted buyers for IMEX Frankfurt.

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Six Degrees Of Kevin Bacon On Steroids

EventTechBrief

By Michelle Bruno. Brandon Klein believes that meetings and conferences aren’t nearly as productive as they could be. Organizers bring people together—widely considered to be a powerful way to deliver education and provide in-person networking opportunities—but after that, they drop the ball. Education is primarily a “sit and get” proposition, he says.

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How to prepare and effectively present, pitch and network during events and conferences

Eventinterface

Today we are speaking with Ges Ray. He is an award-winning speaker specialized in training professionals and senior executives in all sectors on how to speak effectively, and confidently, in public. We are speaking with Ges on how you can prepare and effectively present, pitch and network during events and conferences. Listen to show host Al Wynant and guest Ges Ray discuss the following: As meeting and event professionals, we have to speak and pitch almost every day.

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25 Event Marketing Phrases No Attendees Believe Anymore

EventMB

In event marketing, you want to ensure all of your words resonate with your audience. To use words that have lost their power due to overuse or over exaggeration makes your marketing ineffective. With attention spans being what they are, you can’t afford to turn people off or lose their attention. When I was a […]. The post 25 Event Marketing Phrases No Attendees Believe Anymore by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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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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Christmas Party Season for an Event Organiser

Eventbrite UK

Christmas party season is the ideal opportunity for event inspiration. We look at what event organisers should take note of as they enjoy the festivities. The post Christmas Party Season for an Event Organiser appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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8 Event Planning Careers for the Aspiring Events Professional

Social Tables

A successful event career requires a wealth of skills, from a knack for detailed planning to high-level multitasking during event execution. Not everyone has the capacity to sniff out the details or problem-solve during chaos. But if you think you have what it takes to be an event professional, check out the following choices for event planning careers — there might just be something for you. 8 Event Planning Careers That Are in Demand.

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How to prepare and effectively present, pitch and network during events and conferences

Eventinterface

Today we are speaking with Ges Ray. He is an award-winning speaker specialized in training professionals and senior executives in all sectors on how to speak effectively, and confidently, in public. We are speaking with Ges on how you can prepare and effectively present, pitch and network during events and conferences. Listen to show host Al Wynant and guest Ges Ray discuss the following: As meeting and event professionals, we have to speak and pitch almost every day.

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How to Get Big AV on a Teeny, Tiny Budget

EventMB

Your event AV has a huge impact on the way your audience connects with your materials and your presenters. But sometimes tight budgets cause eventprofs to cut this area. Here are a few ways you can retain AV services without toppling your budget. AV budgets are tempting to cut. After all, who will notice if […]. The post How to Get Big AV on a Teeny, Tiny Budget by Christina Green appeared first on [link].

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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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Top 10 Podcasts of 2017 for Event Organisers

Eventbrite UK

Podcasts are a godsend for busy event professionals, enabling you to catch up on topics of interest while doing other things. Here are 10 to tune into. The post Top 10 Podcasts of 2017 for Event Organisers appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Holiday Party Playlist 2017: What Top DJs Will Spin—and Avoid—at Events This Season

BizBash

Choosing an appropriate playlist for a holiday or end-of-year party isn't always the easiest task. With corporate and social bashes.

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Simple Steps to Find and Approach Event Clients

Event Planning BluePrint

Today we’re going to be talking about how to find and approach event planning clients. There are a couple of ways that you can reach out to or even find new event clients. You might have to get a little out of your comfort zone and there are a number of places that you can go to get past the fear of approaching clients or potential clients – like Toastmasters.

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Stories: The New Battleground For Event Engagement

EventMB

Stories are becoming increasingly popular amongst social media users as a quick and easy way to share important moments as they happen. Where events are concerned, stories are the perfect tool for creating FOMO (fear of missing out). How can eventprofs make the most of stories and encourage attendees to share the load? Little did […]. The post Stories: The New Battleground For Event Engagement by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!

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How Tracking Pixels Help Boost Ticket Sales

Eventbrite UK

Pixels track everything - from people who land on your page, to those who buy as a result of your online ads. Read our tip-sheet on what you need to know. The post How Tracking Pixels Help Boost Ticket Sales appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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6 Crazy Food Trends From 2017 You May Have Missed

BizBash

Restaurants and caterers upped the ante on culinary creativity in 2017 with a goth-y grey ice cream in Los Angeles.

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#9 | B2B Event Marketing: Measure It To Manage It

MPG Event Marketing

One of the most underrated skillsets in event marketing is agility. Marketers who possess the ability to intelligently adapt strategy and fine-tune tactics in the heat of a campaign will always outperform those who take time to change direction or hesitate under pressure. To be truly agile, marketers must embrace the power of analytics and continually measure what return on investment (ROI) their campaign is generating.

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Planning For Next Year? Get These Things Right First

EventMB

It’s not too early to start on next year’s success. Pre-planning in these last few weeks of the year can help ensure you’re ready to hit the new year running. Here’s how to have your most successful year ever. It’s the final quarter of the year and a busy one for some event planners. Whether […]. The post Planning For Next Year? Get These Things Right First by Christina Green appeared first on [link].

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Dominate Your Local Market With These 4 Reputation Management Strategies

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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Harnessing the Power of Storytelling for Your Event

Eventbrite UK

Our brains are hardwired to respond to stories. By understanding the psychology of storytelling you can increase buy-in for your event at every level. The post Harnessing the Power of Storytelling for Your Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Forecast: 8 New Ideas for Meetings and Events

BizBash

From group brewery tours in Orlando to children’s flower parties in New York, here's a look at the latest new.

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$375 Million Caesars Forum Conference Center Announced in Las Vegas

SmartMeetings

Photo credit: Caesars Entertainment . Caesars Entertainment Corporation has a vision for 2020, and meeting professionals will be winning big. The company announced plans today to construct a brand-new conference center called Caesars Forum in Las Vegas for a high-rolling price tag of $375 million. The new building will house a grand total of 300,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space.

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9 Ways to Ensure Your Office Party Isn’t the Same as Last Year

EventMB

This is a sponsored post by Guestsnow. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Last year’s Christmas party was amazing. While it’s tempting to copy that recipe for success, doing so can lead to a disappointed audience. No one wants to attend the same type of soiree every year even if they enjoyed the last […]. The post 9 Ways to Ensure Your Office Party Isn’t the Same as Last Year by Guestsnow appeared first on [link].

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B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know

Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.

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The 4 Most Common Festival Failures

Eventbrite UK

Don’t let your festival become a disappointment. Read about the 4 most common festival failures and ensure that you avoid them at your event. The post The 4 Most Common Festival Failures appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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10 New Venues in Miami/South Florida for Winter Meetings and Events

BizBash

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

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5 Ways to Keep Event Costs Low

SmartMeetings

Whether you’re planning a small meeting or gearing up for a large trade show, odds are you’re working within a set budget. Surely you’ve been thinking long and hard about how to put together the best event at the lowest cost. The following five tips will help keep your event costs low while planning an unforgettable event! 1. Find a Privately Owned Venue.