Velvet Chainsaw
MARCH 2, 2018
The way B2B professionals buy has dramatically changed, but our dependency on expo revenue hasn’t. There are two primary segments that leverage the traditional exhibit business model — conferences with an expo and expos with a conference. Based on our deep analysis of dozens of shows, the former are the event business models being disrupted most. From our view, most industry mega-shows continue to thrive.
EventMB
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Use our online event budget calculator and event budget download template to ensure you keep your finances on track. Your event finances are critical to the success of your event. From the basics, right through to pro tips, we have you covered. We are sure you will agree that creating a comprehensive event budget is […]. The post The Event Budget Calculator: The Only Tool You Need To Run Successful Events by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
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Conferences that Work
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Traditional conferences focus on a hodgepodge of pre-determined sessions punctuated with socials, surrounded by short welcomes and closings. Such conference designs treat openings and closings as perfunctory traditions, perhaps pumped up with a keynote or two, rather than key components of the conference design. Unlike traditional conferences, participant-driven and participation-rich peer conferences have a conference arc with three essential components: Beginning , Middle , and End.
Quickmobile
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Everybody loves and remembers the good ol’ days of sitting in class and taking notes, right? While some find it easy to retain information from lectures, on average, only 5% of the information is digested. That’s a whopping 95% of information that simply gets lost during traditional ‘passive’ learning, like lectures or reading. At a corporate training or education event, that’s just too high of a margin.
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Gallus Events
MARCH 2, 2018
Data is the hottest topic in events this year. With the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation in the European Union changing the way we collect and use our data, event managers have to be data savvy like never before. So, in this post I thought I would focus on how to use data to sell event tickets. To get down and dirty with your data I will concentre on the four best ways to segment your database.
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Eventbrite UK
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Guest blogger, Shaun Curran, caught up with sound engineer, Rick James, to discuss his top tips for making the sound as good as possible in a smaller space. The post How to Ensure High Quality Sound in a Small Venue appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
BizBash
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
From turquoise water and pink-sand beaches to historic shipwrecks and mysterious caves, in Bermuda, inspiration comes naturally. Let the mystery.
Endless Events
MARCH 1, 2018
Wait, isn’t that the wrong way to do it? Do you really need to schedule free time? Shouldn’t you be scheduling your work instead of your free time? Well yeah, that’s what most people do. It’s probably why 43% of Americans don’t really use up their vacation days. Who can take days off when you’re packed with work every single day? I propose that you take your life back and schedule free time for yourself instead.
EventMB
MARCH 1, 2018
This is a sponsored post by Aria AV. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. It seems that all modern events are striving to use cool technology and be more interactive. In reality, though, many events are just churning out the same old ideas, rather than offering anything innovative. The technology is out there, but budget […].
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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.
Eventbrite UK
MARCH 1, 2018
As more consumers use social media and more platforms start regulating, could micro-influencers be a way around it? Get your strategy right from the start! The post How to Build your Micro-Influencer Event Marketing Strategy appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
BizBash
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
The Manhattan Center complex is known as New York’s premier event destination, with full-service production capabilities and experienced event professionals.
Eventtia
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Let’s talk about your marketing efforts. How do you usually promote and sell your products? Do you invest in social media ads? Are you redirecting all of your actions to inbound marketing? Do you pour money into creating sophisticated advertising? Good—all of this counts. But what if I told you there’s a way to increase […]. La entrada How to Use Event Marketing and Promote Your Products aparece primero en Eventtia | Event management software.
EventMB
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
In our recent state of the industry survey, when corporate event planners were asked to list the things they care about most when planning an event, venue was ranked second most important, with 64% listing it as one of their main concerns. Almost half of all those surveyed said that venue was one of the […]. The post Halifax Convention Centre: World Class Hospitality in a Shiny New Venue [Venue Review] by Halifax Convention Centre appeared first on [link].
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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 27, 2018
Power up your strategy by understanding the reality behind five common content marketing myths. The post The 5 Myths of Content Marketing appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
BizBash
MARCH 1, 2018
To celebrate 1,000 of its employees in the Oregon and Southwest Washington area, Comcast hosted an employee-appreciation event on February.
Eventtia
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Let’s face it: Flat event experiences equal unhappy guests. Unhappy guests equal failed events. No matter how much hard work you put into planning your conference, B2B meeting, or seminar, if you don’t deliver valuable experiences, your efforts will be in vain. This task is difficult to achieve, especially when you’re so busy dealing with […].
PCMA Convene
MARCH 2, 2018
MIT Technology Review has just published its “10 Breakthrough Technologies 2018” list. For the past 18 years, the editors have selected 10 tech advances they think “will shape the way we work and live now and for years to come.” The 10 technologies chosen this year seem to give new meaning to the word “advances” in that they demonstrate how rapidly innovation and tech are moving from theory to implementation.
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Eventbrite UK
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
This year, our online community for event organisers - EventTribe - is teaming up with Confex 2018 to bring the conversation to life. The post Join the Confex 2018 conversation with EventTribe appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
BizBash
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
From cheeky motivational speaking gigs to funny teambuilding workshops, these improv troupes from around the country offer a lighthearted way.
SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Everyone uses social media now for marketing events. But what about the feedback you get from attendees during an event? People post about everything—and that includes how they are enjoying the venue, food, customer service and so on. Heed these six tips to stay on top of your social media throughout the day. Track Hashtags, @ Mentions and Keywords.
PCMA Convene
MARCH 1, 2018
Tony Lorenz, CEO of AlliedPRA. EDUCATION I received my bachelor of science degree in accounting at Indiana University’s Kelly School of Business. I continued my studies at Harvard Business School’s OPM program, a three-year course for owners and presidents of private companies. . MY FIRST INDUSTRY JOB After a few years in accounting at KPMG as a CPA in the real estate practice, I knew it wasn’t going to be a lifelong pursuit.
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.
Eventbrite UK
MARCH 1, 2018
Sell more tickets and raise more funds - this is the aim of all non-profit event organisers.but it sounds easier than it is. We have some tips! The post UK Marketing for Non-profits appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
BizBash
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Some of the most popular social-media memes, viral videos, and trending hashtags have been started by people in the black.
SmartMeetings
MARCH 1, 2018
International Women’s Day is March 8 a reminder of how far women have come and how far there still is to go. Women have worked together for years, from the early suffrage movement to the recent women’s marches. To honor the holiday, hotels around the world are offering services tailored specifically to women. W Dubai–Al Habtoor City, Dubai. W Hotel’s “What She Said” series revolves around powerful women starting conversations about femininity and gender equality.
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
When we invited event professionals to participate in this Annual Meetings Market Survey in November, the U.S. economy’s growth was outpacing expectations. It was the first time since 2014 that the economy had experienced a growth of 3 percent or more for two straight quarters. In November, the economic recovery since the 2007–2009 recession was in its eighth year, and “showing little signs of fatigue,” according to Reuters.
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Event Industry News
MARCH 2, 2018
Event Tech Live is Europe’s only show dedicated to event technology. Boasting a packed educational programme across five sector-specific stages, here you can catch up with content that you may have missed from last year’s event. From the Festival and Future Stage at Event Tech Live, 9th November 2017. Panelists: Megan Powers – EventCollab, Peter Ward – WeTrack, Gustaf Bohman - Co-Founder, Eventico.
BizBash
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
The 23rd Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, came to a close on February 25 with a high-tech spectacle.
SmartMeetings
MARCH 1, 2018
Another day, another conference. You’ve checked the weather and packed accordingly, confirmed your plane’s departure time and read through your agenda repeatedly. When you attend meetings on a regular basis, it’s easy to fall into the mindset of just getting through the day. However, being on autopilot can lead to forgetting simple attendee etiquette.
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