Endless Events
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Do you audit your AV budget? If not you might be overpaying, or not really getting the equipment best suited for your event. While auditing your AV budget sounds overwhelming, you need to do it! This will allow you to make sure you are getting exactly what you need and the most bang for your budget. In this episode of Whiteboard Wednesday, Will Curran will walk you through how to audit your AV budget.
Hubilo Blog
OCTOBER 17, 2018
A good event description is crucial to getting people out to your event. You need to give them a good reason why they should spend their money and time with you. It starts with getting their attention with a catchy title. You also need to know what your audience is interested in. Write a description that is organized, readable, and visual. Here are six tips to write an awesome event description. 1.
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Oveit
OCTOBER 18, 2018
Visual content is very appreciated and the mix between it and social media is irresistible, but not all event planners have the time to deal with the numerous social platforms that are available today. To help you I have created this cheat sheet for the main social media platforms and the photo dimensions that you should use on each of them. Visual content has the ability to instantly share emotions that your attendees felt while partying at your events and the purpose of this article is to help
Velvet Chainsaw
OCTOBER 17, 2018
People don’t trust institutions today say sociologist Dr. Josh Packard. We don’t think institutions have our best interests in mind he says. We believe they serve the interests of the professionals who created and run them, and they serve the interests of perpetuating their own existence. Your association, annual conference, and governance are all institutions.
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Conferences that Work
OCTOBER 15, 2018
The other day, Celia and I were walking in Boston’s beautiful Arnold Arboretum when she asked me who’d responded to an email I’d sent. When I pulled out my phone to answer her question, she said she felt she was walking with a third person, a stranger. Read the full article at Conferences That Work Related posts: A birthday present for you on the 21st anniversary of Conferences That Work What a long strange trip it’s been The first Conferences That Work event was held J
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Event Industry News
OCTOBER 15, 2018
By Juliet Price, Executive Director at HBAA. Many thousands of highly trained and skilled workers such as those in the hospitality and events sector are continually undervalued by being classified as low or unskilled in reports and discussions in the media. There is gathering concern about this from all corners of the hospitality industry including the one I represent, hospitality and events.
GEVME
OCTOBER 17, 2018
There are many reasons to hire a food truck for events. Business meetings, conferences, and presentations often take place over a long period of time. Sometimes they take a whole day or even more than one day. Often, guests and partners from other cities and countries are invited to the event. Whatever your particular case may be, food truck catering for events is a great idea.
BizBash
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Canadians don’t “pop over,” they “pop down.” That local idiom helped inspire Toronto-based Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts’ latest event.
EventMB
OCTOBER 18, 2018
This is a sponsored post by Omnience. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. From unbelievable event technology to a revitalized focus on personalized learning environments and attendees’ work/life balance, the future of event planning in 2020 looks bright. In this post, we discuss the digital world’s influence on attendees’ experiences, the next level of […].
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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.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 18, 2018
Inspired by the lack of female voices at industry events and conferences, WomenPresent , a new tech platform, has launched to connect public and private event organisers with the wealth of talented female speakers that exists. On average only 30% of speakers at industry events are women, according to the IPA. WomenPresent aims to create a global, searchable database of experts who also happen to be women to help tackle the significant issue of a lack of diversity among speakers at industry even
GEVME
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Networking events are very important for business because finding yourself in communication with someone who has the capacity to improve your ability to be productive is a major benefit of talking to many different people at networking events. It is a way of making the most of your time and increasing your business opportunities. The B2B segment cannot exist without close interpersonal business communication at the highest level.
BizBash
OCTOBER 16, 2018
The Los Angeles Philharmonic kicked off its 100th anniversary season on September 30 in a big way. The orchestra started.
EventMB
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Not all events are created equal. Some events leave a long-lasting legacy. This report explores 29 events that made a difference. Events have the power to change the world. We researched over 350 global events to find the best examples of events that have made an impact for individuals, communities, a nation or an industry. […]. The post The Power of Events [Free Report] by Julius Solaris 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
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 18, 2018
More than three quarters (80 per cent) of hospitality and events professionals want a transparent industry standard that is clear on service levels for Wi-Fi. Nearly all (90%) believe that the industry would benefit from standardised pricing for Wi-Fi that offers a fair market. These are among the key findings of a survey of HBAA members and the events industry at large with the HBAA , working in partnership with eventindustrynews.com and Crystal Interactive , on the evolving nature of event Wi-
Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Space is the most lucrative commodity in Dublin. For those of you who are not familiar with property in Ireland's capital, here are some statistics: There are approximately 9,846 homeless people in Ireland ( June, 2018 ). There are 1,367 families with 2,894 children in homeless accommodation in Dublin alone. ( July, 2018 ). Four families became homeless every day in July of this year.
BizBash
OCTOBER 18, 2018
The cryptic event invitation reads, “Uncover a dreamlike world that exists just behind the familiar facade of Manhattan.” Other than.
EventMB
OCTOBER 16, 2018
This is a sponsored post written by Lori Esposito, Chief Marketing Officer, MeetingPlay. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Your event app is an engagement engine, creating all kinds of new interactions between attendees. But planners often overlook another opportunity created by their app: monetization. Sponsors are one of the cornerstones of your event. […].
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Event Industry News
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Co-founder Adam Parry has revealed a perfect line-up for the Festival and Future Stage at Event Tech Live. Focused on solutions to organisers’ typical pinch points in the field, topics over ETL’s two days include: Using Tech To Manage Risk, The Future of Event Ticketing, How Does Your Festival Sound, the cashless conundrum, Detecting Drone Threats and the sought after Robust Internet for Outdoor Events.
Eventbrite UK
OCTOBER 17, 2018
You have a healthy email list — but your bounce rates are high. Your database is full of outdated contact information or generic “info@” addresses. People aren’t opening your emails, or, if they are, they aren’t clicking through. In short: your email efforts aren’t driving any registrations for your B2B event. The LinkedIn marketing team […].
BizBash
OCTOBER 17, 2018
The 11th annual Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One delivered.
EventMB
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Blerter is a communications and operations tool to help you deliver smoother, slicker and safer events. Here is our review. Blerter: What Is It? Blerter takes a new approach to event operations management to improve event delivery during the event build, live event and breakdown. Blerter is particularly useful for large, multi-day or outdoor […].
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.
ePly
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Thinking about reevaluating your event sponsorship program to spruce it up? Sponsors can add some amazing resources to your events that can take them to the next level (think more funds, advertising, and manpower). However, convincing companies to become sponsors can be another story. If you’re feeling unsure of where to start, let us help! Take a look at our checklist to see how you can make event sponsorship appealing again!
Social Tables
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Acquisition delivers unique diagramming, seating, and venue sales solutions that help event planners and venues create exceptional events. Tysons Corner, VA – October 16, 2018 – Cvent , a market leader in meetings, events, and hospitality technology, today announced that it has acquired Social Tables , the leading event diagramming, seating, and collaboration platform.
BizBash
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Personalization has swept through our lives: entertainment, news, dating, food options—it's all endlessly customizable. And your event is no different. Attendees.
EventMB
OCTOBER 16, 2018
This is a sponsored post by Visit Anaheim. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. When considering a venue or destination, it’s good practice to think of the entire local area. Sure, you need a venue that addresses your needs, but it shouldn’t stop there when you’re compiling places for your short list. Look outside […]. The post 7 Ways the Local Area Can Make Your Meeting the Best Ever by Visit Anaheim appeared first on [link].
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Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.
MeetingsNet
OCTOBER 17, 2018
An IMEX educational session outlines the steps to leveraging and nurturing all potential sources of good ideas. In an inflatable meeting space on the edge of IMEX America's massive exhibit floor, James Morgan, a senior lecturer at England's University of Westminster, presented recent research that focuses on ways event planners can bring more creativity to sessions with educational objectives, and to those with entertainment objectives.
Eventmobi
OCTOBER 18, 2018
For us at EventMobi, team bonding and work-life balance are the reasons why we love the culture here. Being able to rely on our colleagues, contribute ideas and have each of our voices heard, and be proud of the great value that we’re providing to clients all coincide to build a fun and productive work environment. Ever since the beginning of EventMobi back in 2010, we’ve packed our bags every year and headed for a Team Retreat.
BizBash
OCTOBER 15, 2018
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