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#MeToo has become an all-too-daily topic on news channels. It’s inspired celebrities and public figures to unite in adopting a dress code for Hollywood events. And it’s been the impetus for widespread movements around the world. Sexual harassment and assault certainly isn’t a new issue, but the way we’re talking about it is. The movement swept social media in October 2017, when actress Alyssa Milano fired off a tweet that sparked a major conversation about sexual misconduct.
Many attendees are becoming more and more health conscious and event planners are keen to offer healthy ideas and alternatives that appeal to them. Promoting healthier choices and wellbeing needn’t be intimidating, and it will give you the opportunity to connect and please a diverse range of people, all holding a common mindset. You want […]. The post 16 Health Conscious Event Ideas by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
One of the strongest intangible attributes of a healthy conference is how much sharing takes place. Too often, competition and self-interest get in the way of sharing what’s most helpful. Professions that deliver conference sessions with a high level of sharing – not diluted or generalized from the stage – are often in fields linked to prevention, healthcare, education and philanthropy.
As Peter Drucker once said, “Plans are only good intentions unless they immediately degenerate into hard work.” When organising a successful party or a business meeting for one of the most demanding category of event-goers, corporate staff, you need a well-laid-out plan. How do you know what bells and whistles will wow your audience? How do you manage your event team?
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.
Neil Morrison thinks that SMART objectives are stupid. A quick reminder from Neil: “ SMART stands for: S pecific M easurable A chievable/Attainable R ealistic T ime-bound/Timely The idea being that if you want to set a goal/objective then it should be all of these things…” So far, so good. “…which is cute, but wrong.” Which is where I disagree.
Live streaming is a huge opportunity to make more money for your event. I personally tested and reviewed 15 free and paid tools. If you want the short story, here are the top 10 live streaming apps: Livestream Facebook Live Youtube Live Twitch Wowza Dacast Streamshark Zype JW Live IBM Video Methodology The categories I […]. The post 15 Best Live Streaming Apps for Events – Ranked by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].
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Live streaming is a huge opportunity to make more money for your event. I personally tested and reviewed 15 free and paid tools. If you want the short story, here are the top 10 live streaming apps: Livestream Facebook Live Youtube Live Twitch Wowza Dacast Streamshark Zype JW Live IBM Video Methodology The categories I […]. The post 15 Best Live Streaming Apps for Events – Ranked by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].
Normal. 0. false. false. false. EN-US. X-NONE. X-NONE. Traditional marketing techniques no longer work. Attendees change their identities faster than a chameleon changes color. Today’s postmodern consumer defies categorization, making it a challenge for event and meeting planners to market their projects. In this podcast, Michael Solomon, a professor of marketing, industry consultant and author of “Marketers Tear Down These Walls!
The way people collect, process, and store the personal data of EU citizens is going to change very soon. Find out how GDPR enforcement is going to revolutionize the world of event planning and which measures event marketers should take right now to comply with this new legal framework. What event managers should know about GDPR. From the Yahoo data breach scandal back in 2013 to the recent data misuse by Facebook, businesses across the world have long demonstrated the need for a strict data pro
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Administrative workers definitely deserve recognition and appreciation for the important role they play in organizations all around the world in every country. They often have stressful jobs, serving in critical roles that span a variety of responsibilities, including acting as impromptu event planners. Not only are they busy keeping organizations functioning efficiently and acting as the right hands of busy executives, in many cases, they’re charged with
The Homeless Hackathon in Glasgow took place on the weekend (as Hackathons tend to do) of the 13/15 April at the brilliant Citizen M hotel. I organised the event from start to finish and it’s been added to the ever growing list of over 700 events that I can put my name next to. Like every event there is a similar process to follow to make it happen, however a hackathon is quite unlike any other event I have organised.
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.
Moment Marketing is one of the most important trends shaping events in 2018. Learn all about it in this new report. Moment Marketing is the latest trend taking the event industry by storm. In a fast-paced, social media rich experience, event professionals need to take advantage of impulse decisions to scale their business. You can […]. The post The Rise of Moment Marketing in Events [Free Report] by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].
Emotional intelligence, well-being and happiness are soft skills meeting and event planners can employ to make events and conferences more successful. In this podcast, Maura Sweeney, recipient of the prestigious Women of the Decade Award for Personal Leadership by the Women Economic Forum shares her top tips for implementing these soft skills in the planning and execution of meetings and events.
On April 12th, the world celebrated GMID (Global Meetings Industry Day). I had the opportunity to celebrate the GMID Mexico event in Leon, Guanajuato – the very heart of Mexico. There, I met more than 300 event professionals who came from across Mexico to celebrate together. . Behind every meeting, conference, and incentive trip, there are event organizers making an impact on businesses, economies, and communities.
Building an online community can offer huge benefits for event organisers. Richard Millington, founder of consultancy Feverbee, explains how. The post The Value of Building an Online Community Around Your Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
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.
Radario helps event planners to understand their event data and use it to boost ticket sales, through analytics, a CRM built for event planners, email and social marketing. Here is our review. Radario: What Is It? Radario is a specialized all-in-one platform for online event-marketing that combines tools for collecting, processing and creating data-driven marketing […].
Over this past quarter, we’ve been developing some exciting features in our event app platform so that event planners can delight and engage attendees securely and effortlessly. Among the larger projects was our very own GDPR compliance – which is timely, as GDPR enforcement comes into effect on May 25, 2018. Along the way, we have created a number of resources to help event planners with their own GDPR initiatives.
Emotional intelligence, well-being and happiness are soft skills meeting and event planners can employ to make events and conferences more successful. In this podcast, Maura Sweeney, recipient of the prestigious Women of the Decade Award for Personal Leadership by the Women Economic Forum shares her top tips for implementing these soft skills in the planning and execution of meetings and events.
This is the fourth interview feature in our Female Leaders of the Events Industry content series – a celebration of female empowerment in our industry. The post Female Leaders of the Event Industry: Rebecca Kelly appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
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.
Creativity is a key asset in event planning. From coming up with the perfect theme for your event to formulating the most resourceful event plan, creativity goes a long way for event professionals in the industry. . Creativity is something that’s within us all, however, it can easily be stifled if we don’t take steps to help bring it out. Fortunately, there’s a lot you can do to make any event you’re planning go smoothly and be everything you want it to be, it’s just about knowing how to get org
It was Global Meetings Industry Day a while back so we peeked into the corporate meeting trends and statistics that have shaped the past year. One of the top influencers for the industry was TED which forever changed the speaker-audience format worldwide. Another highlight is that the number of event-related careers is growing due to the sheer popularity and effectiveness of meetings as both marketing tools and revenue opportunities.
For the fourth consecutive year, CORT Events partnered with Waste Management and the the Phoenix Open to provide event design expertise to one of the largest golf tournaments on the PGA Tour. Held Jan. 29 to Feb. 4 in Scottsdale, Arizona, the event at TPC Scottsdale -Champions Course required various staging areas, including VIP and sponsor areas, catering to over 650,000 attendees.
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
Bo Krüger, with the pile of furniture that greeted workshop participants at Bella Center Copenhagen. I generally have my pre-meeting routine down pat — grab a cup of coffee and then find a seat near, but not too near, the front of the room. But just at the beginning of a two-day workshop on meeting innovation, event designer Bo Krüger stopped me and other workshop participants in our tracks.
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For anyone new to using Google Analytics, here is a run through of the basics - get started by entering your details to download our infographic. The post Using Google Analytics – The Basics appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
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.
You have risen to the top of your game, and you consider yourself "the big dog" in your area for catering. Your business offers the best food and customer service for miles and your raking in the profits like it's Christmas morning. Some young guns open a catering business with a fresh concept that is. The post How To Handle Competition In The Catering Industry appeared first on Caterease.
What you can learn from other planners’ entertainment mistakes. Hint: Don’t make the broom closet your green room. At MeetingsNet's Las Vegas Corporate Invitational Destination Showcase, held April 11-13, Matthew Gucu, a 25-year-veteran of the entertainment industry, spoke to meeting planners on entertainment for events. Gucu, who is a professional singer and entertainer as well as the owner of New Moon Entertainment, a booking agency for talent and production experts in Las Vegas, began his pre
A report that men give more than twice as many talks than women at scientific conferences was widely circulated this week — women accounted for only 29 percent of the invited speakers at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) main conference between 2014 and 2016, according to the study, which was published in the journal Nature Communications. The ratio was more equitable when researchers looked at scientists who asked to speak or display a poster at the conferences, but still favored males: Fort
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