Stova
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
As an event planner, you’re a natural problem solver. But when you’re knee-deep in the planning process, problem on top of problem is just plain unpleasant. To help you be as prepared as possible, we’ve compiled a list of the top ten event challenges planners face today, along with tips on how to overcome them.
Endless Events
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Care to join us for some stimulating conversation about multi-hub meetings? Well, then you are in luck! Because this week’s episode of Event Tech Podcast is all about this up and coming, exciting topic. Everyone who works in the event industry knows the power of meetings. And who says we have to stop at single-hub meetings? If you think that should be the case then this episode is about to change your mind.
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Eventsforce
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Want the lowdown on all things event tech? In your inbox, every week. Sign up here. This month’s round-up of top technology stories includes an interesting analysis on Airbnb and its efforts to make further inroads in the events industry, following its launch of a new search tool for business travellers. We also look at some cool new tech which event planners can experiment with including a new venue finding website, RFID wristbands that come with pretty handy safety features and a VR event tec
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Taken from a survey of over 800 event professionals, these three trends are shaping the competitive landscape of conferences and corporate events. The post Corporate Event Management Best Practices appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.
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.
All Seated
SEPTEMBER 7, 2019
Virtual reality has carved out its spot in the special events industry as a great way to collaborate with clients and creative partners. It has been used to sell prospects on venue spaces and design schemes, as well as streamlining the creation of floor plans and layouts. However, VR can play another important role on an internal basis: staff training.
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Conferences that Work
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
“I am crazy but I’m not alone.” —participant evaluation comment. Someone wrote “I am crazy but I’m not alone” on the paper evaluation form for the first edACCESS peer conference in 1992. The next year we printed it on a banner above the entryway to the event, and it’s been been edACCESS’s official motto ever since.
CadmiumCD
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Written by Jake Fabbri, VP of Marketing at Fonteva. Want to boost attendance at your next conference or event and get guests excited about all your association has to offer? Follow this event website guide! When your members are looking for information on your association—from the latest news to calendar updates—your website is one of the first places they’ll look.
InitLive
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Great volunteers are the secret to a successful event. They give first and last impressions, so they make or break the event for which you've been planning all this time. So there's nothing's more important than a well-managed recruitment process. Read on to discover the complete guide for successful volunteer recruitment process. 1. Description. Let your volunteers know what they're getting into.
Velvet Chainsaw
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Your conference strategy should include a plan to inject fresh content or experiences each year as part of an ongoing improvement process. There are a million ways to make these improvement plans. Some work and many don’t. Working with one of our clients, we devised a simple framework to help develop innovative plans for meaningful and lasting change.
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.
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Bar crawls are a nightlife staple. People love a night out on the town complete with tasty drinks. What they love even more is when they don’t have to plan out the details (especially after a few microbrews). However, any city worth its salt is bound to have bar crawls galore booked out every weekend. […]. The post Plan and Market a Killer Bar Crawl in 4 Steps appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.
EventSource
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Ah, wedding hashtags… low key the most fun part of a wedding to plan! Wedding hashtags are awesome because it allows you to find all your guests photos in one convenient place on social media. This is great because you’ll get to see all the fun that your guests had and it will keep you satisfied until you get your photos back from your photographer.
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Today is a great day. I am very happy to announce that EventMB has been acquired by Skift. I started EventMB in 2007 from a desk in my apartment in Southern Italy. I was very excited from day one, but I would be lying if I said that I always knew it was going […]. The post EventMB is now part of Skift! by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].
GEVME
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Why should you create a separate landing page for events? What are the main mistakes made by most organisers when creating pages? Discover the best event website tips to answer the most vital event planning questions like these. Key reasons why an event website is necessary. So why should you create a website for your event? To begin with, there should be an event website.
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
This is a guest post by Marin Bright, the founder and CEO of Smart Meetings, a community of event professionals obsessed with inspiring brilliant experiences. Event professionals have a lot on their plate already, so budgeting for meetings is no easy feat. More often than not, these meetings come with high price tags — and […].
EventSource
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Suzanne and Jamie’s big day at Kurtz Orchards will make you believe that there’s nothing more magical than blending elegance with whimsy in the most picturesque setting. The brilliant minds at Shaw Events really outdid themselves with this stunning celebration that incorporated lots of dainty details with organic elements. Put it all together, and you get one amazing gallery captured by the talented Purple Tree Photography.
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
We are very excited to once again release research that will inspire event professionals for the next year. Just for you: 50+ actionable tips from a 350-event research report on sustainability, collaboration, transformation, and inclusion. What if you could change your event forever? This is the burning question that fuelled this report. We will showcase […].
BizBash
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
The Television Academy's official after-party will have a dramatic ceiling installation, a menu of small plates, and a new philanthropic mission.
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
We’re excited to welcome you to Eventbrite’s new product updates blog series where you’ll learn about a number of improvements and new launches we’re introducing based on your feedback and unique needs – all designed to create a more intuitive event creation, promotion, and management platform. The first update in this series is an all-new event […].
EventSource
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
It’s no secret that climate change is one of the greatest challenges that we face today and as awareness about this important issue grows, it’s no wonder more and more of us are looking to reduce our carbon footprint. For those of you who are in the midst of planning a special event, you may be wondering how you can keep your carbon footprint small despite the fact that large events often result in a lot of waste – especially in the food service department!
Eventbrite UK
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Every event comes with its own set of challenges. But if you depend on event ticket sales to make a profit, it doesn’t matter whether you organise a national conference or a local wine tasting — you will always be looking for ways to sell more. So, if you’re looking to increase your ticket sales […]. The post 6 Simple Tricks for Increasing Your Event Ticket Sales appeared first on Eventbrite UK.
BizBash
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Ravinia, the Chicago music institution, featured the hometown performer at its gala for the first time, and planned an evening that put her on center stage in more ways than one.
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Email marketing is a major component of any event marketing strategy. But if you’re sending the same generic email invitation to your entire list, you’ll want to rethink your approach. Jupiter Research found that marketers can improve conversion by 355% and revenues by 781% by sending more targeted emails. And it all starts with a […].
EventSource
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
This is a wedding that was truly written in the stars. Kaitlyn and John first met in California at a spiritual retreat. They had each traveled alone with different plans but they believed the universe had drawn them together and after those four days, they knew it was something special. As their beautiful wedding attests, their union truly was meant to be.
Eventbrite UK
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Dominic Perez-Silva and Patrick Forrester don’t just organise events at Oval Space, they attend events at the venues and have done so since it all began in 2013. As a result, they’ve been uniquely placed to watch this previously rundown urban space grow into one of London’s most versatile venues. From hosting corporate functions and […]. The post Leading by Example: Oval Space Bans Single-Use Plastics appeared first on Eventbrite UK.
Skift
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
The leading online resource in the events industry, EventMB, is now part of Skift's growing family of travel media platforms. EvenMB/Skift Skift Take: Skift has been covering the business of meetings and events for the last three years, and now with EventMB as part of our family, we become the largest independent media source in the events industry as well. — Rafat Ali Read the Complete Story On Skift.
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.
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SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Event-goers come to Eventbrite’s event discovery site every day to find things to do. They search by date, price range, place, and category to drill down to experiences just right for them. If your event matches what they’re looking for, it will appear in their search results. But just because your event comes up does not […].
EventSource
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
When you think of the stereotypical wedding, you think of large banquet halls, dry chicken and generic taffeta – this might be why there has been a backlash against the ‘big’ wedding in favour of smaller affairs. With that being said, sometimes it just isn’t possible to shrink your guest list down to create an ‘intimate’ wedding. Luckily, there are easy ways to make your wedding feel personal and intimate even if you’re having a big wedding. 1.
Endless Events
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Everybody say attendee personas! And everybody say Whiteboard Wednesday! That’s right, it’s time for a brand new episode, and this time around, we’re tackling a very exciting topic. Because you’ll have different kinds of people attending your events, it’s important that major focus is put on them. How well do you really know your attendees?
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