EventMB

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Blockchain ticketing is set to change the way event professionals sell tickets works for good. Yet the meaning of blockchain for the event industry is still obscure. The buzzword around it and poor coverage from industry media is making event professionals even more confused. So what is blockchain? Why will blockchain ticketing have an […]. The post Blockchain for Ticketing: A Complete Guide by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

By Steve Jenner, UK Head of Business Development at PlayPass. The recent guest blog by David Kenny announcing the imminent demise of cashless wristbands at live events made compulsive reading. Having delivered cashless wristbands to events all over the world for the past 8 years and now being part of a company that has exploded from start-up to a global market leader in half of that time, whilst continuing to grow exponentially, this is an area I know a thing or two about.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019

The motto “there are no bad questions” does not apply to surveys. There is definitely a right and wrong way to ask attendees for feedback. The wrong way can confuse and annoy attendees — and ultimately lead to them giving up on your survey. It can also affect the accuracy of the answers you get. If […]. The post 9 Wrong Ways to Ask Event Survey Questions appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Managing one corporate event can be demanding enough, so when it comes to managing multiple events, the time, resources, and details involved can make it a challenging endeavour. Errors can lead to wasted money, time, and resources. Luckily, having a great event management tool on hand along with understanding the potential pitfalls can help you avoid these 13 costly mistakes. 1.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

One of the biggest benefits of event marketing comes down to the here and now of an event day; it’s all about the meet and greets, networking, and face-to-face interactions. However, as any event marketer will tell you, the success of an event depends on the actions taken well before the event day, as well as the days after. Video marketing is one of the biggest ways to garner that success, both before and after the big day.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Hosting a fundraiser is complex in any context. But since most school fundraiser events are put together by people who already have full-time jobs and responsibilities — namely teachers, school administrators, and parent volunteers — they require extra strategic planning and lots of juggling. If you’re involved in school fundraisers, there’s good news.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

[link] Check out the above video. The hive mind will see you now. In his post “ The fourth cycle of the hive mind (and what to do about it) ” Seth Godin explores how advances in computers are changing our world. The first three of his revolutionary cycles are well established, the fourth is now arriving. Cycles one through three introduced calculation and data storage , connection , and shifting place and time.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Introducing EventMobi’s Appointment Booking. We’re excited to announce a new major enhancement to the EventMobi event app platform with the introduction of Appointment Booking. This new tool will help attendees connect and book one-on-one meetings with each other before and during your event. Event programs tend to be packed with sessions and activities, which is great because that’s what attendees are expecting.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Event managers often seek useful apps for event planning because their work significantly helps and simplifies their difficult working routine. We’ve decided to compile a selection of useful applications for event organisers of different types. What is event planning software? Professional event planning apps are often a cloud-based, online platform with a set of business solutions that cover different aspects of ticketing, check-in, and organising an event, from planning to post-event stages as

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

You know Facebook is a vital part of your event’s promotion strategy. But you still wish you could be doing more important things as you’re manually creating each Facebook Event page. And what about your ticket sales? You’ve been killing it at encouraging people to say they’re “interested” or “going” to your event — but […]. The post How to Effortlessly Publish Your Eventbrite Events to Facebook appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

You’ve all heard about AR and VR at events. The terms have been buzzwords for years now, they are constantly on the biggest trends lists and talked about. But how do you use AR and VR at your events? What can you really do with it that will enhance your event? If those questions have popped into your mind you aren’t alone. In today’s episode of Whiteboard Wednesday, Brandt Krueger, of Event Technology Consulting will be walking us through how to use AR and VR at your events.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Important research-based lessons for planners and their executives. Regardless of how much a team leader or department manager encourages dialogue, teamwork, and other beneficial and motivational behaviors, how a leader acts in difficult or high-stakes moments is what makes the strongest impression on employees, shaping lasting impressions about their manager and affecting their commitment to work.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Millennial and Gen Z expert Ryan Jenkins appears on a news segment of Atlanta Small Business Network. (Video still). Generation Z has arrived — and it’s causing shifts in the workplace. Classified as those born between 1996 and 2010, members of Generation Z are estimated to make up one-third of the workforce by 2020. This age group is digitally savvy and used to utilizing technology in almost every facet of their lives.

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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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FEBRUARY 14, 2019

The best events don’t always start with a business plan. Often, they start with a spark. Someone has a passion they want to share, and a great idea about how to share it. They’re moved to bring people together around a vision, so they make it happen — even with no event planning experience. Here’s […]. The post The Passion Behind the Greatest Sneaker Show on Earth appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

By Lewis Lindsay, Managing Director – SA Agency. With 1.5 billion people logging in to Facebook on a daily basis , the social media site has now become the go-to place for businesses and individuals to promote and publish events. On Facebook, you can find a huge variety of events ranging from music, sports, nightlife, comedy, religion, networking and food.

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Connect Your Meetings

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Each year, Connect highlights the 40 Under 40. These individuals are event planners, sales managers, chefs, marketers and other professionals who are making an early mark in the association and specialty meetings industry. They are nominated for the annual honor by their peers and colleagues, and we want to know who you think should make this year’s list.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

What’s the trick to creating a memorable team-building experience? It has everything to do with deviating from the norm. Team-building exercises are often memorable because they allow attendees see each other in a different context. Team building should be memorable not merely getting for out of the office, and doesn’t always have to be conventional.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Want to collect event registrations for free? The first step is to set up a registration page. But if you think of your online sign-up form as just a way for attendees to register, you’re missing a key opportunity. Your registration form actually serves three purposes. It is: A way for people to sign up […]. The post How to Choose and Use a Free Registration Form Template appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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BizBash

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Mark's Garden designer Michael Uncapher—who has handled floral design at the Oscars, Golden Globes, Grammys, and more—takes us behind the scenes.

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Eventory

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Often, especially during big events, it’s hard to encourage attendees to leave their feedback and fill out a questionnaire. First-hand opinions and event survey are crucial to improve the event’s organization and evaluate its success. We met with 4Developers organizers to talk about their experiences with gathering feedback and engaging their participants in event experiences.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Welcome to the 4th annual Smart Woman Summit! 2019’s power career conference hits Las Vegas on May 7-8 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and Paris Las Vegas Hotel. This event celebrates all women in the meetings industry (and the men who support them) with powerful opportunities for education, leadership and camaraderie. Join an accomplished, influential group of female leaders, entrepreneurs, CEOs and women on the rise to grow your career and network with like-minded peers and colleagues.

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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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FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Valentine’s Day matters to millennials — and they’d rather celebrate with a memorable moment. What better gift than a pair of tickets to a show? The post Millennials Are Killing Many Things, But Not Valentine’s Day appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

QnA with Event Industry Influencer, Author and Founder of Conferences That Work – Adrian Segar. Amazed by the modern concept of organizing conferences and ideas that change the concept of corporate meetings planning; we approached Adrian Segar to discuss his work! Adrian Segar is not only an event industry influencer but the author of 2 bestselling books for event professionals and event enthusiasts – Conferences That Work and The Little Book of Event Crowdsourcing Secrets.

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Eventory

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

In times of customers immunized to traditional advertising methods brands look for new ways to catch people’s attention. When dealing with products that have additional restrictions in terms of marketing practices the struggle becomes even more real. Heineken, one of the key players of the brewing industry, placed a bet on event marketing and implemented a master plan of beer sponsorship at Coachella Festival.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

With the unemployment rate at lows not seen in decades, many industries — including the hospitality industry —are struggling to recruit and retain workers. Is this having an impact on business events? Hotel and hospitality sources report that it’s become increasingly harder to hire and retain staff. Please help Convene measure the effect on the meetings industry by taking part in the following short survey.

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BizBash

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

The Los Angeles-based designer, known for his opulent work for clients such as HBO, discusses the venues and cities that inspire his work.

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Evenium

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

At the end of the day, the success of an event or meeting depends largely on the delicate relationship between event planners and speakers. A lot like dating, both are looking for a connection. At first, an event planner and a speaker get to know each other to see if there is any interest. Then, if there’s a connection, time to swipe right and get serious about audience interests and a potential topic.

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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

One of the biggest wastes of energy in modern business is being jealous of your competitors' success. In this post, I want to explore different ways that you can get inspired by those successes to fuel your own strategies, and spend that energy more productively. These options come from a place of being proactive about what you can do, instead of just brewing an internal sense of rivalry that neither benefits you nor your event attendees.

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