EventMB
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
This is a case study sponsored by Meetings + Conventions Calgary. More information about Event Manager Blog’s case studies. Most people come to conventions for learning and networking. When either of those is lackluster, you’ll see a drop in attendance. Yet, maintaining top-notch education and innovative discourse can be difficult. That’s why many savvy conference planners […].
Velvet Chainsaw
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
We are helpless story junkies says author, journalist, and storyteller Michelle Weldon. We can’t help it. It’s part of our human nature to crave and connect with stories. Your brain on story acts very differently than when your brain is receiving data, facts and information. It changes its structure and releases cortisol and oxytocin–called the human bonding or empathy chemical.
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Eventory
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
There are many ways to increase the level of happiness of your guests at the event. Swag bags, other known as goodie bags, are one of them. Marketing freebies are really popular. Heck, Oscar swag bags got even straight to Forbes and Business Insider as a scoop of the day. So what are the best swag bag ideas to bring the swag bag game to a whole new level?
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
More: How to Prepare for the CMP Conclave. The post Quiz: Are You Ready to Add CMP to Your Name? appeared first on Smart Meetings.
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.
Conferences that Work
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
[link] 40-seconds of highlights from the Participate! workshop and Solution Room I recently facilitated for the New York State Bar Association. Training associations how to create powerful and effective participant-driven and participation-rich conferences is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work: I love facilitating the learning that occurs, and the organization is then equipped with the process tools needed to transform their events.
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EventMB
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Event planners have a lot on their plate. Knowing this, we pulled together our most useful free event planning templates, checklists, workflows, planning, and strategy cheat sheets to help you plan all elements of your event project. If you are looking to save time and effort this bundle of 61 items will help you […]. The post Event Planning Template Bundle: 61 Templates for 2019 by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Everyone knows this scenario. You attend a social event and serendipitously make a genuine business connection with someone. You can envision working together on an exciting project. After several minutes, you move on, only to realize too late that no form of contact was ever exchanged. This mistake is common, but not inevitable. Thanks to mobile phones and event apps, the chances of this unfortunate situation occurring can be lessened and your attendee’s ROI maximized.
GEVME
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue. If you’re lucky, the event market will offer a variety of good venues. Your task is to examine the pitfalls, consider the pros and cons, and choose the best venue for your event that fits with your set criteria and budget.
BizBash
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
As humans, we make judgments about people, places, and objects almost as soon as we see them. So, when it.
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.
Eventbrite UK
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
The Jingo tribe are a sequin-wearing, smile-spreading team of artists and beauty experts that specialise in creating the most sensational sparkly looks through an ethical array of glitter, feathers, and henna. I had the great fortune of a chance encounter with Jingo founder Emily Chadwick in Croatia this summer when Emily got me all glittered […].
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
From minimum wage increases to hotel taxes and subsidies for new conference properties, voters in mid-term elections on Tuesday were asked to weigh in on a number of issues that could affect where you hold your meetings and how much they will cost. Smart Meetings reached out to local experts to find out what you can expect once all the ballots are counted.
GEVME
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue. If you’re lucky, the event market will offer a variety of good venues. Your task is to examine the pitfalls, consider the pros and cons, and choose the best venue for your event that fits with your set criteria and budget.
BizBash
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
From a tapas food crawl in Boston to a wedding planning company in Orlando, here's a look at the latest.
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Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
East London’s Troxy hosted the 6 th Event Technology Awards, welcoming event professionals from around the globe to an exciting evening of food and celebration. A new addition to the 2018 ceremony was the Outstanding Contribution to Event Technology award, which was presented to Cvent founder Reggie Aggarwal. Highlights of the evening included word of mouth sales platform Verve taking home the gong for Best Festival Technology for the fourth year in a row.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Caesars Entertainment is partnering with late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel to open Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club at The LINQ Promenade in Las Vegas in spring, 2019. Also coming to the entertainment area is Fly LINQ, 10 side-by-side zip lines that will launch from a 114-foot-tall tower. The Promenade is already home to High Roller—the world’s tallest observation wheel—and Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas.
GEVME
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Times are changing, and in the era of digital technology and superfluous information, the needs of sponsors have increased significantly. That is why it is crucial that event organizers know how to acknowledge event sponsors. Here are some practical tips on how to attract sponsors, meet their requirements, and make your sponsors happy so that they will sponsor your events again and again.
BizBash
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Nutmeg, cinnamon, pumpkin, and figs are just some of the ingredients that can add a touch of fall flavor to.
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Hubilo Blog
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
With the year 2019 round the corner, event professionals must be already busy with the planning of the set of events to plan and visit in the next year. MICE industry welcomes all the event planners, event ogranisers, event-tech enthusiasts and event professionals to witness the rise of MICE in all forms! Meetings and Conferences have seen a great rise across the world and MICE profs make sure to meet the demand of the attendees as well as the event professionals with every corporate event that
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
Sales and marketing teams are hungry for leads and the more data attached to these leads, the better. Yet some of the best, most promising leads often come to sales teams with few details about interests and behaviors attached. We’re talking about the attendees of your company’s in-person events. We call these prospects Event-Qualified Leads (EQLs) and they are the first step in linking events to sales.
GEVME
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Pitching an event requires a good presentation and is half of the event’s success. That is why event organizers should know how to pitch an event to sponsors in the best way possible. Reasons to pitch an event. Preparation of business events in Asia requires management at a highly professional level. At all stages of a planned event, which includes both organisation and quality control of all types of services included in certain event management, how to pitch an event to the media may turn out
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Mehram Sumray Roots will be presenting a session about audience engagement at Event Tech Live – she shares a preview of her session: Audience engagement is a much-discussed topic, but true engagement is still very elusive. In a competitive marketplace, every event should be looking to create strong and lasting connections with its audience to ensure a healthy future.
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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
Slido
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Event attendees crave experiences that’ll sweep them off their feet. This so-called experience economy has powered the events industry over the past decade. As the demand for live experiences grows, so does the event planners’ need for innovative event ideas that will impress clients and create meaningful moments for the attendees. Inspired by our clients’ events as well as events that we attended, we collected this list of our 10 favorite event concepts.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Gary Hernbroth, Keynote Speaker. Gary Hernbroth, Keynote Speaker. Posted by Smart Meetings on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. It’s vital for suppliers and planners to make the most of every second by truly engaging each other, emphasized industry veteran Gary Hernbroth in a keynote at Smart Meeting South Central National in New Orleans on Tuesday. Suppliers and planners from around the country are meeting one-on-one as part of a jam-packed agenda at the event, which began Sunday at The Jung Hot
Endless Events
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
There are SO many AV labor positions. They can be confusing when you are reading your AV quote. Technical director? Production assistant? What do they all do? Do you need them all at your event? In today’s Whiteboard Wednesday, Will Curran will be discussing the major AV Labor positions, what the positions do and how they relate to your event.
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Welcome to the 2019 edition of the Event Tech Buyer’s Guide, your comprehensive resource for learning what the latest trends are in this diverse industry. The growth of Event Tech Live has undoubtedly paralleled the expansion of the event tech industry, allowing it to flourish and develop its own identity and community. This year’s buyer’s guide reflects the way previous ‘new’ entries have blossomed into go-to suppliers.
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.
Eventbrite UK
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
According to an Eventbrite survey, 65% of millennials are driving the “Experience Economy”, preferring to spend their hard-earned cash on real experiences that create moments of connection, rather than material goods. But how can you foster that sense of connection? Don’t just rely on big-name entertainment or a trendy venue to impress your attendees.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Photo credit: Association for Women in Events. AWE has seen the future, and it is inclusive. Association for Women in Events (AWE)’s leadership team for 2019 is making membership more accessible for all event professionals in a move to include more planners of all genders and ages in a proactive community focused on equality. Kiki Fox. New membership options announced in October include access to webinars, events and happy hours, along with the valuable membership directory.
BizBash
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
With the U.S. midterm elections happening Tuesday, the ability to spot misinformation in the news might be more important than.
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