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I was asked my GEVME a great event marketing and management platform to contribute to an article about relieving stress before an event. The advice from the experienced planners is very useful in removing pre event stress from the stressful job of an event professional. Try and relax, picture a good event and try and get a good nights sleep. All solid advice.
“ Event planner ” can be such an all-encompassing title that can be applied to so many sectors, leaving a person with countless opportunities to fall in love with the job. As a past event planner myself, I can imagine the euphoric feeling big event planners must have experienced after planning amazing, large-scale events like the Olympics, the Super Bowl, Carnival in Brazil, TED Conferences and more.
If you keep beating yourself up about putting off an important project, Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of “Give and Take, Originals,” and with Sheryl Sandberg, “Option B,” suggests you ease up. Here’s what he has to say: Photo Credit Adobe Stock. “Tell me if anything was ever done.” Many years ago, an artist scribbled those words in his journal over and over.
Event marketing and planning is incredibly rewarding when done successfully, but it takes a lot of time and effort to get to that point. A big aspect of creating a successful conference or event is to generate buzz around it. With the growth and interaction we’ve seen on social media, it’s no surprise that the […]. The post 15 Social Media Tactics To Increase Your Event Marketing Exposure appeared first on Picatic Event Planning 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.
Here’s a powerful tool you can use to generate creative event designs. You can use this tool for every aspect of event design. Stylists working on the look and feel of an event often use it to stimulate fresh thinking about the venue, the décor, the lighting, the food and beverage, entertainment, and so on. Rarely, however, is this tool used to design events that creatively incorporate, illuminate, and support core desires and outcomes for the meeting.
If you’re in the events industry, you’ve likely heard many myths and facts surrounding one of the buzziest data protection regulations, GDPR. When the news about GDPR shook the world in 2016, most businesses were in the dark about how to handle it. This gave birth to a huge variety of misconceptions about GDPR compliance in the events industry. Today, with GDPR enforcement knocking at everyone’s door, we’ve decided to clear things up.
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If you’re in the events industry, you’ve likely heard many myths and facts surrounding one of the buzziest data protection regulations, GDPR. When the news about GDPR shook the world in 2016, most businesses were in the dark about how to handle it. This gave birth to a huge variety of misconceptions about GDPR compliance in the events industry. Today, with GDPR enforcement knocking at everyone’s door, we’ve decided to clear things up.
Facial recognition is a powerful technology and can be used to improve events in many ways, from speeding up check-in to enhancing security, and personalizing the experience. This complete guide explains everything event professionals need to know about facial recognition technology and events. Facial recognition addresses the core problem of personal identification which has broad […].
As an event technology consultant for EventMobi, I speak to hundreds of event planners every month who need guidance on how to create a User Conference. One of the number one goals event planners are usually striving for with a User Conference is increasing attendee engagement and networking, especially between clients and prospects. Attendee engagement at an event is important for any company across any industry, but for tech companies in particular, User Conferences are excellent for promoting
The time is ripe to disrupt not an industry but a discipline. That discipline is communication. The disruptor is really good storytelling. Really good storytelling activates more of the brain, puts event participants first, captures greater attention, inspires action, and incorporates user experiences. Really good storytelling makes your events matter to the participants you care about.
Whether it’s a conference or a trade fair, most types of corporate events rely on technologies that help reduce wait times and eliminate hardware errors on the ground. As one of the principal stages of an event lifecycle, onsite check-in has the power to shape the mood of the event’s attendees. So if you want to see smiling faces, you need to ensure everything runs smoothly in the check-in area.
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.
Thought neon was left in the 80s? Turns out it’s making a comeback, and not just on the clubbing scene. The neon theme is being incorporated into various events, from corporate to kids parties so it’s time to get on board. If you’re looking to create an event with an illuminating pop of color, a […]. The post 16 Illuminating Neon Event Ideas by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
The desire to educate or inform attendees is a common event goal for many event planners. If this is an objective you share, it’s mission critical that you do everything in your power to ensure attendees are getting the greatest amount of value out of the event content and walking away feeling like they learned something. This is where utilizing event gamification can make the difference in achieving your goals.
Data from Eventbrite’s 2018 Pulse Report shows what organisers are actually spending on their events. You might be surprised. The post How Much Does it Really Cost to Run an Event? appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
Floral backdrops have become almost ubiquitous at events. The intricate, eye-catching designs can offer colorful backdrops for step-and-repeats and photo.
In order to create a successful event, you must: Optimize Event Website and Registration Process Utilize Social Media Platforms Effectively Implement Targeted Email Campaigns Harness the Power of Video Content Benefit from a Mobile App Download now and learn how to simplify this process with Eventpedia.
Meetings are a necessity in terms of everyday working life and also creating smaller gatherings or workshops as part of a larger business event can be fruitful if done right. The key is to keep the learning alive and to consider new and interesting ways to make sure you keep everybody focused and maintain the […]. The post 17 Meeting Ideas to Encourage Learning Retention by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
Every eye-popping event is backed by a superb AV team, without exception. That’s why this time around, we’re sharing a few tech and AV design tips as well as a few other event industry tricks. We also dive into different event types events and how to manage them. There are tips for B2B events, conferences and campus events. PS: If you need some help planning your next event, here’s our event planning checklist , yours for free!
The time is ripe to disrupt not an industry but a discipline. That discipline is communication. The disruptor is really good storytelling. Really good storytelling activates more of the brain, puts event participants first, captures greater attention, inspires action, and incorporates user experiences. Really good storytelling makes your events matter to the participants you care about.
We asked the question - what additional revenue streams are top event organisers across the UK and Ireland using this year? Find out the top seven. The post 7 Ways to Grow Your Event Revenue appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
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.
This is a sponsored post by Meetings + Conventions Calgary. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Convention and Visitors Bureaus (CVBs) can be incredibly helpful in site selection and support in making your event happen in their destination. Their unrivaled knowledge of the area can point you in directions you may not have […].
A successful event is as much an art as it is a science. Art - it requires your expressive and visionary aspect to attract the present audience. Science - it needs a calculative and keen eye to pull things off on budget, yet keeping the success formula intact. Planning a productive event is certainly not. The post 8 Expert Proven Tips for Organizing a Successful Event appeared first on Caterease.
Allie Mahler and Scott Weiss, partners at consulting firm Community by Design, spend a lot of time thinking about the marriage of design thinking with community design, designing for movements, and experience design, Weiss said. “While design thinking is a powerful process tool, we feel strongly that there needs to be certain behavioral and emotional conditions set in order to catalyze action beyond the conference and experience,” he said.
Check out these five brilliant PR stunts that event organisers have used to create noise for their events. The post How Impactful PR Stunts Are Used to Promote Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
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
eventcore is a solid event registration tool for corporate events. Here is our review. Let’s start this review by saying that eventcore has been around for 34 years. It is a company that you may know of if you’ve worked on very demanding events that require sophisticated registration tools. eventcore has been growing quite fast […]. The post eventcore Brings Advanced Registration to Your Event [Review] by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].
Every event planner knows the importance of writing a good proposal. Putting your ideas down on paper and presenting your vision and budget to the client are a necessary part of earning new business. We’ve already shared our 5 Tips To Write A Winning Event Proposal , and you know what standard elements should be included in your proposal. But, especially if you’re new to the industry , how do you make your proposal stand out among a sea of larger, more experienced firms?
Guest blogger, Benjy Meyer - CEO at VenueScanner, talks us through his top tips for inspiring and motivating board meeting venues. The post Creative Spaces to Inspire a Different Kind of Board Meeting appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
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.
When working in the event space, you come to realize that not every event is going to be a smash with attendance. You’ll hear a lot of reasons to explain no-show absences but usually it just comes down to a lack of time, money, or even interest.
Students took to the stage at Convening Leaders. Most associations have a student delegation at their conferences. It’s an opportunity for college or university students to get a better understanding of the profession or industry they are stepping into, and to make important connections with potential future employers. But according to Singapore Association of Convention Exhibition Organizers & Suppliers (SACEOS) President Janet Tan-Collis, there’s an even more pressing reason to include bus
Inbox zero seems like a dream right? It doesn’t have to be. With the right processes in place, you can have an organized and manageable inbox! Today we will discuss how to manage your inbox as an event prof. In this weeks episode, our host Audrey Gallien of Catalyst Inc. and iconic guest, Chris Ronzio of Trainual will teach you just how you can get to inbox zero!
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