Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The meeting is over. Did anyone learn anything? And how would you know? An EventTech Chat discussion. I greatly enjoy participating in EventTech Chat , “a weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events” hosted by pals Brandt Krueger and Glenn Thayer. During last week’s chat, one of the topics we discussed was whether there are differences in how people learn online, as opposed to face to fac

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NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Give back — and give thanks — with your event this holiday season with these 10 tips.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2021

How much you decide to charge for tickets can make or break your event. In this guide we will cover proven strategies to help you determine your ticket pricing strategy, and ensure the financial success of your event. 1. Determine your event’s value. Before exploring price strategies to drive event revenue, you’ll need to revisit your event design. In a recent talk with Anthony Vade, Director, North America at Event Design Collective , we learned just how crucial this step is.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Will the metaverse — a parallel universe of virtual reality spaces — end up transforming the landscape of events, or is the hype overblown? Technical producer and technology guru Brandt Krueger shares his predictions. Ever since Facebook announced it was becoming a “metaverse company” and changing its name to “Meta”, the concept of a virtual […].

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021

It’s small, but its presence is oh so mighty. Ladies and gentlemen, we present the name badge , the unsung hero of an event. The name badge is one of the most essential material pieces at any event. Simply put, a name badge is the place to put attendees’ names and information so they can be identified easily by event staff, and most importantly other attendees.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2021

How much you decide to charge for tickets can make or break your event. In this guide, we will cover proven strategies to help you determine your ticket pricing strategy, and ensure the financial success of your event. 1. Determine your event’s value. Before exploring price strategies to drive event revenue, you’ll need to revisit your event design.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Designing a virtual event that keeps the audience from multitasking — or worse yet, logging off — takes careful forethought. In this article, experts share their top virtual event tips, such as avoiding static presentations and making attendees part of the action. If there’s one phrase that has stood out during the pandemic, it could […]. The post 9 Tips for Designing Virtual Events by Maria Lenhart appeared first on [link].

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Winning most creative agency in event technology at this years Event Tech Awards was a great moment for 2Heads Global Design. Not only are the awards a great accolade amongst peers, but it also recognised the diverse work of such a hard-working international team. Well-known in the events space, people have been less aware of 2Heads digital and content work, but the agency has been changing it up for brands for years.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Holiday event planning is a huge part of most creators’ responsibilities and often dictates the way you plan your events all year long. There’s a lot of competition around the ten federal holidays in the U.S. and the winter holidays especially, which means it’s important for your event to stand out among the rest. In […].

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SpotMe Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The event industry is changing at a rapid pace. In this new era of emergent and hybrid experiences, one thing is for sure—technology will be a major player at any gathering for the foreseeable future. . SpotMe’s CEO, Pierre Metrailler, was invited to PM Forum, a UK network of marketing and BD decision-makers in professional services, to discuss how events technology has evolved over the last decade and share first-hand insights on how leading brands – SpotMe’s customers – harness eve

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NOVEMBER 14, 2021

With recent sustainability initiatives in the event sector, including the signing of the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge at COP26 and others joining The Race to Zero, is the industry narrative towards the climate crisis changing, and will net zero be enough? Over the years, governments, industries, and organizations have pledged to adopt terms like […].

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Have you ever thought about how we could make the world a better place? Since the events industry is all about bringing people together and nurturing communities, that’s kind of what event professionals indirectly try to do. At least that’s the case that the Brew Crew will try to make today. For this occasion, Will and Nick are joined by a very special guest: Brandt Krueger , Will’s co-host on the Event Tech Podcast.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2021

You’ve put the hard work into setting up a fantastic calendar of events for 2022. Now it’s time to start selling tickets and reach new customers before the year is out. “But how?” we hear you ask. Well, one way you can boost sales is by promoting your tickets as event gifts for Christmas. Everything […].

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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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Special Events

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

When you consider the fast-paced experience of wedding planning added on top of their everyday stressors, it can become a headache quickly if left unchecked. But let’s be real: Your clients deserve to enjoy their engagement without the pressures of planning. It should not feel like a drag just to get to the aisle.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Bizzabo has acquired Klik, a Montreal-based event tech startup developing wearable badging technology. The deal, Bizzabo’s fourth acquisition in six months, is worth $13.5M in a mix of cash and stock. The acquisition, announced at Bizzabo’s “The Future of Event Experiences” hybrid event today, enables Bizzabo to bring new onsite hardware and software expertise in-house. […].

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

New week, new guest, new host! #EventIcons is back with a very special episode! Recorded at Event Tech Live, Will had a great conversation about the evolution of SXSW with none other than their former Chief Innovation Officer, Scott Wilcox. Today, Scott has a new consulting venture, Here and Tomorrow. We’ve talked about SXSW (South by Southwest) before in this podcast’s history.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The retail scene is changing, which means it’s up to business owners to adapt in order to attract customers and ultimately drive sales. COVID-19 shifted consumerism out of the favor of small businesses, making online shopping the preferred choice since 2020. With this in mind, let’s look at how to create a retail strategy that […].

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Event Planning BluePrint

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Wedding favors. They can be amazing and something you’ll take home and cherish or they hit the garbage right after you walk in the door. . Recently I was scrolling through Instagram Reels and really cute wedding favor videos kept popping up. . Not your old-school piece of fruit cake with a ribbon around it. . Just search “wedding favors” on Instagram and you’ll see loads of cute ideas that event planners are using for their clients.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Some destinations use subvention programs to attract events. Some detractors, however, argue that they’re ineffective — or so effective that they create unfair competition. Is there a place for subvention as the industry edges towards recovery? Event cancellations. Venue restrictions. Lockdowns. Pivot to digital and now to hybrid. It goes without saying that the last […].

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Event planners and event managers have all been through a steep learning curve to master the art of creating successful event experiences. From managing event timelines to event budgeting, event profs have a lot on their plates. And even though innovative event technology solutions help automate many of the event planning processes, certain tasks remain unchanged.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Advertise your full events calendar for the price of just one ad with multi-event ads. Events are booming. Whether it’s Back2Bass at Egg LDN Nightclub, a Chinatown food crawl with NY Adventure Club or California Institute of Integral Studies’ virtual talk on mushrooms and consciousness, your fans have an insatiable appetite for events. This is […].

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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.

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Management Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Cloud technologies have been catalysts for growth, innovation and agility for data-driven organizations across Europe. How do IT leaders ensure that their organizational cloud-based environments are scalable, effective and comply with relevant data privacy regulatory laws? Daniel Melin , Strategist at Skatteverket; and Kaj Kjellgren *, Senior Network Architect at Netnod Internet Exchange; help us navigate the current volatile cloud landscape and provide answers to important questions on cloud se

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Guest-room availability, labor markets, and costs are the major factors that will affect individual and group business travel over the next year. Opening day of the Global Business Travel Association’s annual meeting in Orlando last week saw the release of the GBTA/CTW 2022 Business-Travel Forecast. Here are four takeaways from the report that meeting organizers will want to factor into their planning process for 2022 events. • At the macroeconomic level, a rate of inflation not seen since the m

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Special Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

We are in a position where the fundamentals of marketing are at play again. You need to attract the right audience with the right messages at the right time, without any funny business that violates consumer privacy.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2021

We’ve all heard that you need to fail in order to succeed. But there’s a reason that’s stamped on countless inspirational products: It’s true. During Eventbrite’s RECONVENE Sessions: Tales of Failure: How I Messed Up and What I Learned, four creators shared specific times they messed up, and the lessons they learned after the smoke […].

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EventSource

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Gorgeous florals and décor are absolute must-haves for your wedding. They impact photos, the mood, the ambiance, and the overall vibe! Wildflowers and antique furniture scream “boho chic”, while white roses and dainty accents are perfect for a more classic affair. Since florals and décor are high-priority items, as are many other items, budgets can easily spiral out of control.

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Best Corporate Events

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

An impactful and memorable team building event starts with effective facilitation. Having an experienced, engaging facilitator is vital to creating an experience that teaches leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to participants while also being fun and engaging. Why is that person called a “facilitator” instead of something else, like a team building leader, organizer, or instructor?

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021

For a b-to-b company that relies on field sales to drive its business, formally recognizing—and energizing—the sales team is paramount. So when vision technology manufacturer Zeiss gathered employees for its first in-person National Sales Meeting (NSM) in two years, the stakes were higher than ever. But with a “Lead the Pack” theme, general sessions, breakouts, a team-building competition, evening activities and a Coachella-style afterparty in this year’s mix, Zeiss had little to fear.

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