Sat.Jul 20, 2019 - Fri.Jul 26, 2019

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Why Event Planners Fail at Networking

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Darrah Brustein is a Forbes writer and founder of Network Under 40, a series of networking events for professionals in Atlanta, Nashville, and Baltimore. She’s also the creator of the Life by Design, Not By Default Virtual Summit, which in its first year brought together 45 experts like Deepak Chopra and Adam Grant and over […]. The post Why Event Planners Fail at Networking appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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The Role of Future Event Planners

EventMB

This is a sponsored post by Omnience. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. As long as there are events, planners will be around to ensure they run smoothly. However, the corporate meeting and event landscape is shifting - in major ways - so the role of the event planner is evolving alongside it. The […]. The post The Role of Future Event Planners by Omnience appeared first on [link].

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Six Rules to Ensure a Lasting Event Legacy

MeetingsNet

Organizations can leverage the total benefit their events bring to destinations, building stronger brand recognition and reputation for themselves. Corporate and association meetings often leave a positive impact across a destination that goes beyond simple financial benefit. But while most organizations do understand the impact of their events’ social-responsibility initiatives, there is another legacy component that’s often overlooked: event content.

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What I remember from high school — and why

Conferences that Work

High school feels like a dream. Fifty years later, few distinct memories remain. I’ve only stayed in touch with one friend from those days, so there’s almost no reinforcement from reviewing and remembering the past. And yet there are some experiences that still retain power. Let’s look at three and explore why they endure. Mr. Crooke’s holes We knew almost nothing personal about our high school teachers.

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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 Start a Party Planning Business with Little to No Money

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You envision a Gatsby-worthy celebration, a bash guests will be talking (and Instagramming) about for weeks. There will be plenty of cocktails, mocktails, sequins, and glitter. But there’s one little problem. You don’t have the money to pull off the party you picture. It takes a leap of faith to start a party planning business, […]. The post How to Start a Party Planning Business with Little to No Money appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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26 Floral Designers You Should Be Following on Instagram

BizBash

These colorful photo feeds from florists around the country are chock-full of creative inspiration and ideas for your next event.

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How to Follow Up After an Event: A Guide for Event Planners

GEVME

Creating a post-event follow-up is an essential part of any event you organise. This is because following up after an event gives you and your clients valuable insight regarding how effective the event actually was and what you can do to make it better in the future. What is a follow-up email? A follow-up after-event email is an email or sequence of emails sent to subscribers.

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4 Places Event Creators Have Been Caught Sleeping On the Job

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The stress of being an event creator can occasionally inspire some odd thoughts. Sometimes you catch yourself staring with jealousy at your pets, wishing you had the luxury to snooze for hours on end, interrupted by nothing more than a call for dinner you didn’t have to lift a finger to make. Sleep is a […]. The post 4 Places Event Creators Have Been Caught Sleeping On the Job appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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The 30 Best Event Survey Questions to Steal Now

EventMB

54% of event planners cited surveys as a tool they use to gauge attendee satisfaction and overall event success, but how do you know what questions to ask and when? Achieving a good response rate and obtaining useful survey data is a matter of asking the right questions at the right times. The first […]. The post The 30 Best Event Survey Questions to Steal Now by EventMB Studio 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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Where to start with online events

Gallus Events

There is no getting away from it. If you have an events business you simply must start looking at online / digital elements of your event. But where to start with online events? One of the busiest areas for our consultancy this year has been around online events. It’s also been a topic that I’ve been speaking about, all over the globe (Portugal, UK and USA) for the last year or so.

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Trade Show & Exhibition Planning Guide

GEVME

Do you know how to plan a trade show? Want to find out? GEVME will give you some actionable pieces of advice. Use our guide to trade show planning and achieve memorable exhibitions that are organised in a highly successful way. About trade shows & exhibitions. Exhibitions and trade shows are large-scale public presentations of achievements in the field of economics, science, technology, culture, art, and other areas of public life.

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Best Event Management Software of 2019

Planning Pod

Summary: Learn about what event management software tools to look for. Evaluate features and read reviews of the top event planning apps. Before we take an in-depth look at some of the best event management software on the market today, let’s look at the basics of what event management software is, its benefits and how you would go about choosing from the many options available.

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New (Free) Report Unveils Venues’ Lack of Transparency

EventMB

We are pleased to share the most comprehensive look at innovative venues to date, featuring a review of 400 venues and the 22 most impactful innovations in sustainability, accessibility, inclusivity, and experience design. In addition to that, we carried out research on venues’ room block practices, uncovering widespread malpractices when it comes to negotiated […].

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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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Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable

Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

Tito has grown from four to ten people in the last couple of years which is something I’m very proud of and humbled by. But when you look at our About page something that is immediately obvious is that we lack any sort of racial diversity in the team. This has been increasingly uncomfortable for me as the months and years have gone on. And this is the story of how we are addressing what I see as a serious issue for us going forward.

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10 Best Tips to Make the Most of Your Event WiFi

Endless Events

Bad event WiFi can ruin your event. If you have bad WiFi your attendees might forget about all the great parts of your event and only remember the WiFi sucked. Attendees expect great (and free!) WiFi when they come to your event. WiFi is essentially a modern-day utility, people need WiFi to do manage their day-to-day and lives. . We know event WiFi is important.

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How to Organise an Event: 10 Essential Steps for Every Event Planner

Eventbrite UK

You’ve got a great idea but how do you translate that passion into a full-blown event? Look no further, our handy event planning guide includes a step-by-step approach to help you become an event organising pro! When it comes to arranging a successful event, preparation is key. Once you understand the task ahead of you, […]. The post How to Organise an Event: 10 Essential Steps for Every Event Planner appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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How VidCon Attracts "the Most Media-Savvy Audience in the World"

BizBash

The 10th edition of the online video conference targeted Gen Z with colorful, interactive booths and lounges that encouraged creativity.

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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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An Interview with Dan Ginsberg, Former CEO of Red Bull North America

BeCore

I wanted to start off with a little bit of your background career-wise: where your from, how you started. So you know, I’m an east coast kid, a Jersey boy through and through. And in terms of my professional career, I’m now what I would call a “fallen away ad guy”. I was in the Ad Agency business. I joined an agency at some point and met a guy who was much better than I was.

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Tips To Successfully Plan Your Next Conference Event

InitLive

Conferences are some of the best places to meet like-minded colleagues within the same industry or creative individuals who share similar interests. In an increasingly interconnected world where relationship is key for business, conferences are a must-have for proper networking. And the company that organizes the conference will have the most prestige and visibility at the event.

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Guest blog: How technology is enhancing festivals

Event Industry News

By Jenni Young, CMO, Tappit. For many music fans, festival season is one of the most exciting times of the year. It’s a tradition that has lasted decades and, in some respects, not much has changed. However, there are other elements of the overall festival experience that have been completely revolutionised thanks to advancements in technology. In the last decade, we have witnessed huge developments as festivals race to create an unparalleled fan experience, embracing everything from virtual rea

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16 Steal-Worthy Tips & Ideas for Summer Entertaining

BizBash

Top event pros from around the country share their best ideas, tricks, and advice for summer parties.

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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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How A Technical Producer Will Take Your Event To The Next Level

Endless Events

If you work in the event industry, then you’ve heard of a technical producer. But how much thought have you paid to this role? And how much credit do you give to a technical producer? Well, you know that here at Endless we’ve covered the topic of labor several times. Whether it was a Whiteboard Wednesday or a blog post , we want to make sure you’re familiar with the human component of events.

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How to Host a Safe Event: Advice from Emergency Management Experts

SmartMeetings

Hope for the best but plan for the worst. We hope that everything goes to plan at all your events but sometimes it doesn’t. A glitchy AV system or a sick keynote speaker may seem like disasters on event day, but are you ready if a real emergency hits? At the end of the day, the safety of attendees (and planners) is of utmost importance at any event, so while you have those emergency chargers for your laptop and emergency power bars for when you can’t find time for lunch, do you have an emergency

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Conference Buyer’s Guide: practise healthy mental wellbeing for your next conference

Event Industry News

The ‘event planner’ has been ranked as one of the most stressful jobs in the world. With clients, suppliers, venues and workers all relying on the organiser to execute his/her role effectively, the pressure easily mounts. With approximately 70 million work days lost each year in the UK due to mental health-related issues, and with mental health becoming a much more encouraged topic of discussion, more companies are incorporating mental health wellbeing into their events and workplaces.

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Build Engagement: Bring ‘The Backyard’ To Your Next Meeting

MeetingsNet

Foster relationships while increasing non-dues revenue. Brought to you by: This year, we at Blue House Sales Group put one of our newest exhibit hall strategies in action. Dubbed ‘The Backyard,’ this unique space was designed to generate excitement, foster engagement and draw attendees into the back third of the exhibit hall at one of our client’s annual meetings.

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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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How to Get More People to Download Your Event App

Eventsforce

Event apps have never been so popular. Most event attendees expect an app these days – and most organisers want one too. A new research study , however, has found that despite attendee engagement being the top reason why organisations invest in event apps, only 20% are enjoying adoption rate of 75% or more. So what kind of things can organisers do to encourage adoption of event apps?

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How to Use All-Inclusive Properties as Incentives

SmartMeetings

All-inclusive properties may seem like the holy grail of venues to meeting planners, and while they can make the planners job a lot easier, they don’t automatically guarantee a high-quality event. That is up to the planner. In Smart Meetings’ latest webinar, Erin Wendell, senior director of event management at Maritz Travel, shared her tips and tricks when working with all-inclusive properties for incentive programs.

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Guest blog: How stage security can ensure your event Is safe & secure

Event Industry News

There are several elements involved in the operation of a successful event. One of the most important factors organisers should consider is safety and security; this should always be a priority no matter the size and nature of the event. When it comes to securing an event, you should consider key points such as crowd management, health and safety procedures, and preparation for unexpected situations.