Conferences that Work
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
I’ve been attending conferences for over forty years. Most of them are dull and largely irrelevant. This seems to be the norm, because when you talk to attendees you find they set a low bar for satisfaction, e.g. “I t’s OK if I learn one new thing a day, oh, and if I make a useful connection or two that would be great! ” For twenty years I assumed this was how conferences were supposed to be.
EventMB
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
No one wants to recreate the wheel and yet, so many templates for event presentation ppt slides look like something out of the 90s. We hear you. We’re here to help. Want design tips to make your event slides stand out? Or maybe you don’t want all the extra trouble of putting it all together […]. The post 10+ Awesome Presentations for Event Professionals (2018 Edition) by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
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Quickmobile
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
This blog contains one main point of advice: be prepared for the unexpected. What does this mean? When hosting conferences on cruise ships or other unique venues , one has to bear in mind that the daily things we take for granted are likely not going to be available to you. On cruise ships, you don’t have it unless you remembered to pack it for the meeting.
Gallus Events
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
In February Gallus Events organised the fourth annual conference for Europe’s largest blog for Personal Assistants “Practically Perfect PA” Attracting over 150 attendees to the physical event in London and over 100 watching online, we created an event that was very different from any other conference for Assistants. In this post I’d like to demonstrate how easy it is to freshen up your annual conference using examples from the “Future Assistant” conference for
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Marketo Events
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
Over the last decade, marketers’ opinions of events have gone up and down. To some, events can be a monumental waste of money. But to many others, there’s an increasing sense of value in running expos and conferences. They bring your best customers together and attract a wider audience from your target market. It’s what happens at the event that matters.
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Eventbrite UK
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
Micro-influencer marketing is on the rise - when executed correctly, it increases ticket sales and grows brands. Learn more from our expert guest blogger. The post The Power of Micro-Influencer Marketing for Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
BizBash
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
Technology undoubtedly affects how we experience our world. The immediacy of information has ultimately reshaped expectations and behaviors. A quick.
Event Planning BluePrint
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
As an event organizer, you already know the importance of finding the right entertainer for your event. But what you may not realize is that there’s another element that can really help or hinder the success of your event: the venue. A great venue can make up for so-so entertainment (as long as the rest of the event goes smoothly). But even the best entertainer in the world won’t be able to help if the venue you’ve selected is wrong for your event.
EventMB
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
It’s time to bring the cool factor to exhibition stands and do away with the boring table top and un-enticing shell scheme setups. We need to look for engaging designs and ideas that don’t create a barrier between us and the attendees. We’ve found some amazing ideas, big and small, to help us do this. […]. The post 11 Achingly Cool Exhibition Stands We Can Learn From by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
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Eventbrite UK
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
Instagram Stories are fast becoming one of the most effective ways to market on a social media platform. Our infographic covers the basics you need to know. The post Infographic: Use Instagram Stories to Create a Buzz for your Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
BizBash
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
A prop can add an eye-catching element to any themed event—especially if it's oversized. For themes ranging from Las Vegas.
Endless Events
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
Decisions, decisions. Whether it’s picking out the right event management system or marketing partners for promotion, we face a dozen important decisions about our events each day. So with that in mind, we set out to give you a few tips for making the right choices for your events. Below are articles about how to choose partners for marketing, choosing event management software, and even how to run events to max out engagement.
EventMB
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Attendease is a cloud-based event management software and automation platform for corporate event teams running multiple events. Here is our review. ##abovethefold## Attendease: What Is It? The Attendease event management platform is an all in one tool to manage face-to-face and online events. It provides responsive event websites, event management, registration, attendee management, event marketing […].
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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
Eventbrite UK
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
Your event page is a critical tool for raising awareness and driving sales, and good design should help achieve those goals. Here are some top design tips. The post Top Design Tips for your Event Page appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
BizBash
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
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Evenium
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
In your meeting sessions, you want attendees who are engaged, inspired, emboldened to use their creativity, and actively participating in the discussion. To do this, it’s imperative you move beyond the humdrum traditional lecturing carried out by a few key individuals. Instead, select and structure meeting sessions in a format that encourages all participants to become a part of the conversation.You can find our Free Webinar about New Technology for Impactful & Decisive Meetings for even mor
EventMB
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
MeetingPlay offers a customizable mobile event app, designed specifically around your event objectives and offering some innovative features. Here is our review. ##abovethefold## MeetingPlay: What Is It? MeetingPlay is a mobile event app provider offering custom event apps. MeetingPlay creates all-in-one applications with more than just the standard agenda and event details, the functionality is […].
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Eventbrite UK
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
Repetitively providing information is a job for a machine, not a busy event organiser, which is why AI-powered chatbots are about to lighten your load. The post The Robots are Coming…to an Event Near You appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
BizBash
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
In the 1980s, the indoor mall was a centerpiece of the American experience—as much a social opportunity and gathering place.
Brown Paper Tickets
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
It is widely known that Facebook and Twitter are incredibly important aspects of event promotion and brand marketing. Instagram , however, has grown so much in recent years that it is now the third piece – creating a trifecta that cannot be ignored if you want to build a successful brand in the long term. Instagram can feel a bit daunting at first, given that it is a strictly visual platform, but with the right guidance you’ll be an expert in no time.
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
When Mark Lipton started researching executive leadership effectiveness decades ago, he came upon an alarming trend: A large number of the founding entrepreneurs he read about had a distinct, unfortunate personality trait — meanness. Many of us have heard stories about cold-hearted behavior of leaders such as Steve Jobs or Henry Ford, but Lipton, an adviser to major corporations, start-ups, government agencies, and not-for-profits, feels that the aggression in leaders — in particular, male leade
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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.
Eventbrite UK
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Facebook have made changes to our newsfeeds and it may become harder to reach your audience. Here are a few things you can do to beat the algorithm. The post Facebook’s New Algorithm: 5 Steps to Keep Music Fans Engaged appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
It’s easy to get caught up in the details of an event and neglect certain tasks. One aspect of planning that requires a prominent place on your to-do list is social media marketing. But strategic use of online platforms does not have to be a full-time job. From hashtags to Snapchat, here are some tips for tagging all the bases at your next brilliant production. 1.
Endless Events
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Psst, hey you. Want some dope? What do you mean you don’t do drugs? Hey hold on, don’t call the cops on me! Okay, I see the confusion. I actually meant dopamine. Isn’t dope short for dopamine? No? Huh, you learn something new every day. Increase Dopamine = More Productivity. What’s dopamine? Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that our brain produces to nudge us into doing stuff.
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
In this digital age, a common fear is that the robots are coming to take everybody’s job. But according to Judi Holler, personal branding speaker, performance coach, and speaker at Convening Leaders 2018, branding oneself in an authentic way can help individuals stand out among the competition — both human and robotic. “There has never been a more important time in life, in this age of disruption, to really embrace the fact that we are human beings , not human doings ,” Holler
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Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
Make Events have recently employed three new staff members within the Cheshire office, following their most successful year to date, taking the total permanent headcount to 11. Founder and managing director, Holly Moore, has announced that the year-end figures will be up 131%, following a brand reposition in June and multiple new client wins including, The Hut Group, Puma and Swinton.
SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
It’s everybody’s favorite time of the year again: tax season. What should be straightforward for professional planners and their businesses can quickly turn into a nightmare, with questions ranging from “Can I write off my home office?” to “What percentage can I deduct when taking clients out?” While it may appear tricky to navigate, we consulted with the experts at TurboTax and compiled a list of 10 tips to get you started on the right path.
Connect Your Meetings
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Your favorite venues in the East represent some of the best facilities in the country. Congratulations to all involved for ensuring the events business continues to grow. Below, see what you and your peers selected as prime locations to do business. Convention Centers. Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. , drew multiple votes.
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