Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

We’re lonely. And not just a little lonely. We’re experiencing a global epidemic level of loneliness. Last week, the U.K. appointed Tracey Crouch as the Minister of Loneliness after the British parliament released a five year study on loneliness that found more than 9 million people in the country reported they often or always feel lonely. Across the globe, loneliness is fast becoming one of our most serious health epidemics and is a greater predictor of early death than obesity, smoking and exc

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EventMB

JANUARY 30, 2018

200 unique event ideas to surprise your attendees. The only article you need in 2018 to plan successful events that wow attendees. It’s so tough to impress attendees these days, won’t you agree? That feeling of ‘seen it, done it’ it’s always lingering around. Finding new ideas is in the top five biggest […]. The post 200 Event Ideas To Steal Today (2018 edition) by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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EventTechBrief

JANUARY 29, 2018

By Michelle Bruno. Placing event attendees in a room with instructions to “network” is an inefficient way to produce meaningful interactions. Most people at conferences aren’t accomplished networkers. Even the pros still have to go through awkward introductions and questions only to discover that a conversation leads nowhere. Even in exhibition booths, where it’s assumed that an approaching visitor is ordinarily open to discussing a topic that is of mutual interest to bot

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Gallus Events

JANUARY 28, 2018

It’s not often that an an event, attended by a few hundred people, makes it into the the list of the biggest stories of the week. However, this week one of the top stories surrounded the Presidents Club Dinner as detailed by the FT , which was held at the Dorchester Hotel on the 18th January. So shocking were the revelations, that they merited a question in the House of Commons.

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Eventbrite UK

JANUARY 31, 2018

Interested in a career in events? Discover what the entry level role of Event Assistant entails. We follow Faye Smallwood of Make Events for the day. The post A Day in the Life of… An Event Assistant appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Event Farm

JANUARY 30, 2018

If you’re a marketer who has at least peripheral interest in wellness (who doesn’t these days?), I invite you to consider the following hypothesis: Marketing and wellness might not share much in terms of subject matter, but most of the content that covers marketing and wellness shares an unfortunate trend: It’s crappy clickbait that offers a supposed path to getting more out of doing less.

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BizBash

JANUARY 29, 2018

Scarborough & Tweed's donations to World Food Program USA have provided 132,500 meals to children in need as of December.

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Eventbrite UK

JANUARY 30, 2018

Word of mouth, an old-school method of marketing, is having a comeback. Verve, a word-of-mouth sales tool specifically for events, is leading the way. The post Turn Word-of-Mouth into Your Strongest Sales Channel appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Balloons are in, and the options are diverse. Do you have empty space to fill at your venue, boring entrances or décor that’s looking a little flat? If yes, balloons could be on the agenda and as we found in our latest 2018 trends report, they are popular with attendees too, so what’s not to […]. The post 17 Eye Popping Balloon Art and Sculptures by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Event Farm

JANUARY 30, 2018

If you’re a marketer who has at least peripheral interest in wellness (who doesn’t these days?), I invite you to consider the following hypothesis: Marketing and wellness might not share much in terms of subject matter, but most of the content that covers marketing and wellness shares an unfortunate trend: It’s crappy clickbait that offers a supposed path to getting more out of doing less.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 30, 2018

In the events industry, new technology innovations continue to spring up, helping us to better communicate and connect with our audiences. From A.I powered chatbots acting as concierge systems for hotel guests, to facial recognition technology keeping us safe at events, we are seeing more and more emphasis being placed on how technology can support the attendee throughout the event cycle.

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Brown Paper Tickets

JANUARY 30, 2018

Hosting an event on Brown Paper Tickets ? Congrats. Creating a visually compelling and informative event page is a key factor to selling out your event. Before you create your event page, the first thing to do is brainstorm various aspects that are important to highlight. To do this, consider events that have attracted you in the past. Were they visually appealing?

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EventMB

JANUARY 31, 2018

CONREGO is an event management software built around online event registration. Here is our review. ##abovethefold## CONREGO: What Is It? CONREGO is an online event registration platform, which offers other notable event management features, including a responsive event website, mailings by email and SMS, abstract submissions and review and accommodation room block management.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 30, 2018

Like it or not, the attention economy is our new reality. The Facebook notifications, the newsfeed updates, and the tweets have been successfully hijacked our brains. The increased waves of information and visual stimuli are challenging our already fragmented attention span. Never before have we experienced such a degree of attention scarcity and focus deficit. […].

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 29, 2018

Rendering of the Caesars Forum conference center. New details have emerged about the upcoming Caesars Forum conference center. Last week, Caesars Entertainment Corporation released the first rendering of the exterior of the building and adjoining 100,000 square-foot outdoor plaza. The company also launched a website specially dedicated to Caesars Forum that contains detailed floorplans of its more than 300,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space.

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Oveit

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Technology really changed the event management game. From ticketing, badges, or payments, to the way we gather information from our attendees, everything has changed due to tech. The rise of smartphones offered event planners the chance of adding a new asset: the event app, a powerful tool when it comes to both gathering data and engaging attendees.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 30, 2018

A team building event can give you a chance to get to know your team better. You can find out teammates strengths and weaknesses and develop better relationships. What does a great team building activity look like? What are the elements that make a great team building experience? If you are curious to know how to create a great team building experience then look no further!

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Eventbrite UK

JANUARY 30, 2018

A selection of online tools can assist first-time organisers in ensuring a smooth planning process. Guest blogger, Hannah McHaffie, lists her favourites. The post 6 Key Online Tools for First Time Cinema Exhibitors appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 31, 2018

Seven steps you need to take to safely decide whether or not to cancel when your meeting destination is hit by a hurricane or other devastating event. After the epically awful 2017 hurricane season wreaked destruction from Texas to Florida to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, meeting professionals with future events booked in affected areas are grappling with a tough question: Should we stay or should we go?

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Oveit

JANUARY 30, 2018

Today we have the pleasure of interviewing James Mayes , CEO and co-founder at Mind the Product. You can follow James on Twitter to get insights on Product Management and how to build products that people love. Mind the Product started in 2010 in London and now consists of more than 50 000 members and the event traveled the world, being hosted in more than 100 cities.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Raise your hand if you willingly volunteered to be in this industry. Okay, now raise your hand if you accidentally fell into this crazy world of events and wouldn’t have it any other way? Today I will walk you through my journey to the dark side and my journey learning event production. . For me, I fall into the category of the latter. Through the eyes of society, some label me as an event planner.

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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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Eventbrite UK

JANUARY 29, 2018

Your event’s success depends on how well you understand your attendees. Download our workbook on event attendee data and ensure you are up to speed. The post Workbook: Discover the Value of Your Event Attendees appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Donny Neufuss. When it comes to live streaming, the esports industry — serving people who play video games competitively — has helped set the standard for delivering engaging online content. Competitive multiplayer games like “League of Legends” and “Dota 2” captivate millions of viewers every month on streaming platforms like Twitch. But how can their success be applied to digital meetings, and what lessons can the business-events industry take from the esports industry?

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 29, 2018

Want to gain added exposure at a trade show? Smart Meeting Northern California speaker Eileen McDargh says, “don’t settle for just a banner on the stage with your company’s name.” Consider sponsoring a professional speaker and get creative about partnering. Here are some of her must-do tips: 1. Make sure the speaker is versed in your product or service.

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Connect Your Meetings

JANUARY 29, 2018

Marriott International’s decision to cut third-party planners’ commissions by three percent struck a nerve throughout the events industry. While not entirely unexpected, reaction ranged from harsh to wait-and-see, sometimes within the same conversation. The reality is the market will dictate whether Marriott overstepped its bounds in dropping third-party rates from 10 percent to seven percent, effective in late March.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 30, 2018

The East of England Arena and Events Centre has announced that Monsoon, the Asian event management specialist, is to market, manage and deliver all Asian events at the venue, coordinating events with the venue's core business of exhibitions, festivals and conferences. Monsoon joins its partner Amadeus in delivering services to the East of England Arena, and has a tested business model ready to activate on the venue's behalf, as Monsoon's managing director, Pav Shergill, explained, “We've worked

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 30, 2018

Pieter Swart, CMP, CMM Founder and Managing Director, Conference Consultancy South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa. EDUCATION Thirty years ago, my priority after leaving school was to earn a living. Full-time studies were not an option, and neither was any form of qualification in what I’m doing today. Instead, I opted for focused, career-driven short courses to refine my organizing skills.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 31, 2018

It’s hard to find a happy medium when packing for a trip. If you pack too much, a heavy bag is going to weight you down—both physically and mentally. Pack too little and you’ll be kicking yourself for not bringing that extra pair of flats. Business travel is even trickier. The belongings you take will dictate more than your beach style. They will shape your professional image and ability to excel at the tasks presented.

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