Eventory

MAY 15, 2018

Reading Time: 9 minutes Gathering feedback from event attendees is a vital part of the event itself. Surveys, polls, and questionnaires are one of the most powerful tools to gather the feedback… but only if you know how to conduct them. Read the article and learn how to arrange surveys, and how to make people fill in the feedback poll. Also, check what questions should your attendees be asked to provide useful information.

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Eventmobi

MAY 17, 2018

Your event might not be for months, and you’re probably going through a chaotic time with arranging logistics and designing your event space. But it’s also the perfect time to start engaging your audience and building excitement. It might seem daunting with everything else you’re managing, but with social media, it’s a lot easier than you think. Driving engagement and buzz around your event will ultimately drive registrations, so let’s go through some best practices on how to use social media in

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Eventtia

MAY 17, 2018

Let me ask you a quick question: When do you know for sure that your event-planning efforts are truly successful? The moment you sell out of tickets? When a percentage of your attendees decide to opt in for your brand’s products? Or maybe the mere fact that nothing bad happened during the event is already […]. La entrada How to Get Media Coverage for Your Event aparece primero en Eventtia | Event management software.

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Picatic by Eventbrite

MAY 16, 2018

For brands within certain niches and industries, it could be a good idea to host your own events and conferences to build your brand’s trust and authority. Why? Well, there are a variety of reasons why this is a good idea, but here are five of the reasons why hosting your own conference or event […]. The post 5 Reasons Why Hosting Events Is Good For Your Brand appeared first on Picatic Event Planning Blog.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 18, 2018

Does your conference committee practice organized abandonment and avoid no-bottom-line-mindsets? What is their capacity to see opportunities in the mist of change? How are they at focusing on the purpose, goals and target market of the conference when making decisions? These three principles are vital to maintaining a healthy, strong conference. Often conference planning members lack experience with the tenets of organized abandonment, focus on strategic alignment and organizing for opportunity.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 14, 2018

Long ago, consultant Tom Gilb coined the term “mythodology” to describe erroneous but commonly held beliefs about how something should be done. Here are nine mythodologies about conferences. Mythodology: We know what our attendees want to learn about. Reality : No, you don’t. At least half the sessions programmed at traditional conferences are not what attendees want.

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Eventmobi

MAY 15, 2018

Following our webinar on event communities , we’ve received a lot of interest from event planners wanting strategies to use Group Discussions through an event app. For your benefit, we’ve compiled our favorite ideas to get your Group Discussions rolling! What are Group Discussions? When we refer to Group Discussions, we’re talking about a common event app feature that enables opportunities for attendee networking and knowledge sharing.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 16, 2018

Children are curious creatures. They explore, question and wonder, often through play. In this context, they learn. We are naturally inclined to learn new things; thus reaping curiosity’s benefits. From the moment we are born until we die, learning is hardwired into our brains. As adults, our challenge is to embrace curiosity instead of viewing it as a childish behavior that should be restrained and suppressed.

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GEVME

MAY 16, 2018

If you’ve ever been to conferences like CES, which hosts over 200,000 attendees annually, you must have asked yourself this one question: “How do they manage such a huge crowd?” The answer is that you just need one strong communication system that is supported by reliable devices and that can be used on site to deliver messages and give instructions.

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EventMB

MAY 18, 2018

Catering is a necessity for most events. It can, however, take up a lot of space or seemingly be pushed away from the buzz of the event to avoid detracting from the décor or flow. But, your guests need food. It’s not an option to remove the catering from your event (attendees will definitely protest!), […]. The post 16 Tantalizing Ways to Display Event Catering by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Quickmobile

MAY 16, 2018

Planning an event is extremely time-consuming and stressful. Because of this, sometimes the last thing on a meeting and event planner’s mind is event apps. This short list of event app do’s and don’ts should make creating your event app easier. DO: Plan ahead which features you want. When building your event app, you get the option of choosing which features you’d like to include.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 14, 2018

Curiosity allegedly killed the cat. How do we know curiosity killed that cat? Were there any eyewitnesses to that crime? Did anyone hear strange cat calls? Did you see what curiosity was wearing? Do you know any reason why curiosity wanted to kill the cat? Were curiosity and the cat family, friends, enemies, frenemies, or strangers? What color was the cat?

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Gallus Events

MAY 15, 2018

Throughout my events career (now spanning 20 years) the biggest financial successes I’ve had have been when helping clients to add an exhibition to an established conference. How to add an exhibition to a conference. Adding an exhibition to an established conference is still a common approach in the events industry. If it works it can add a chunk of revenue to a conference.

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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

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EventMB

MAY 15, 2018

I spent some time in Indianapolis, one of the largest convention cities in the USA. I was genuinely surprised by how this city has evolved through events and anticipate an incredible MPI World Education Congress for those attending. This is a sponsored post by Visit Indy. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. OK, […]. The post Indianapolis Is Ready To Make WEC (And Your Event) Amazing by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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Eventbrite UK

MAY 15, 2018

We break down the event tech budgets of different planners and see where they're spending their money, from cash-strapped charities to big buck businesses. The post What You’re Spending Your Event Tech Budget On This Year appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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BizBash

MAY 17, 2018

Fruit-filled cocktails and dishes are a welcome addition to warm-weather events. But why stop there? Event designers are using oranges.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2018

Increasing audience engagement can be a challenge even for the best #eventprofs. The good news is that your attendees crave engagement more than ever. So if you have the right message and content to deliver, you’re golden. In order to increase audience engagement, you need to first capture their attention. Start with your event invite emails by using killer subject lines.

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EventMB

MAY 17, 2018

This is a sponsored post by Visit Anaheim. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Finding a venue that offers exactly what you want is hard enough. But finding one that has all that plus incredible opportunities for additional revenue and sponsorships streams is a dream come true. The Anaheim Convention Center, located just […].

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Eventbrite UK

MAY 16, 2018

Discover how Melinda Watson, CEO of Raw Foundation, has helped festivals like Shambala and Glastonbury reduce their reliance on single-use plastic. The post How to Host a Plastic-Free Festival appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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BizBash

MAY 16, 2018

Lightwave, the groundbreaking bioanalytics company, has developed innovative solutions that enable brands to measure emotion and use that insight as.

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Guidebook

MAY 16, 2018

Event printing costs are near impossible to predict, and they always seem to spiral out of control. You find yourself having to reprint or correct last minute changes or suffer the consequences of giving your attendees inaccurate information. Rush-order printing costs can burn a hole through your budget, which isn’t ideal since the ROI of an event is already tough to measure. .

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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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EventMB

MAY 16, 2018

Our first immersive event planning seminar took place in Los Angeles. Here is what happened, how planners reacted, and how you can get involved. I never wanted to start a blog about event planning. I always wanted to change the way we do events. Improve them, make them more effective, more technology friendly, more engaging. […]. The post Event Innovation Lab™: The Revolution Has Started. by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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Core-apps

MAY 14, 2018

Sponsorships are critical to the success of association events, especially within healthcare. But according to The State of Event Sponsorship in 2018 , a majority of event planners are struggling to secure sponsors. And unfortunately, for a small group, retention rate is decreasing. But it doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom when it comes to new ideas for unlocking event revenue.

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BizBash

MAY 15, 2018

The late spring and summer are ideal times for rooftop events. From garden-inspired roofs to sports bars and spaces adjacent.

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Endless Events

MAY 14, 2018

Before you plan for an event, you first need to get stakeholders on board. That means you need to craft an (almost) perfect event proposal if you want approval. Luckily, we’ve got a guide to help you do just that. And once it’s approved and ready to go, you need to get all the organizational help you can get. That includes knowing what event tech to use, how to properly check-in attendees and marketing your event so it stands out.

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Hubilo Blog

MAY 14, 2018

The technological storm has taken a grip over all the prevailing business sectors. Name it and people will somehow bring up the use of technology in their corporations. For a time it has been realized that tech is not just limited to social media presence and Microsoft office but it is a collection of innovative systematic ideas. Event Industry is not left behind in incorporating all the latest technoventions to increase the event ROI.

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MeetingPool

MAY 18, 2018

Tips for ensuring your event attendees’ safety and security For many, summertime means events season. Whether you’re into music, literature or cheese rolling, you’re sure to find an event or festival to match. Along with the more established events, more and more people are organising their own festivals, some of which have become hugely popular […].

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Eventory

MAY 17, 2018

Reading Time: 5 minutes A vast majority of SEO specialists like to attend events such as summits and conferences. It helps them to keep their knowledge actionable. There are many events to pick from. But which are worth their price? In this article, you will find an essential list of 10 best SEO conferences and summits. As a bonus, we will share a secret on how to find the best events for your company.

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