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The Inside Track: 5 Tips for Trying Event Tech Before You Buy It

Attendify

Now more than ever, event professionals have a vast ecosystem of tech solutions at their disposal. And while this is a good thing (i.e., there are an array of tools that can help increase attendee engagement and planner productivity), it can also be a real head-scratcher (i.e., how do you make the best choice when each tool comes with its own set of pros and cons?).

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How to Organise and Host A Speed Dating Event

Eventbrite UK

Finding your perfect match isn’t always easy, even with the many dating apps that are out there. For singles looking to meet a special person without the help of social media, speed dating events could hold the answer. How do speed dating events work? It’s a bit like musical chairs. Attendees embark on a number […]. The post How to Organise and Host A Speed Dating Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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CES 2020: Westworld Activation & What We Can Learn As Event Profs

Endless Events

So, did you have the chance to be present at CES 2020? You know, the aptly considered “a global stage for innovation”? Well, whether you attended or not, chances are, you probably read some articles. And many of the news pieces that came out in regards to CES 2020 surrounded the same topic. HBO and their hit show Westworld , a dystopian future where technology reigns supreme in strange ways.

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3 Tips for Writing Event Reminder Emails & Texts That Engage Attendees

Socio Events

You booked that last speaker, wrapped your sponsor agreements, and finalized the exhibitor list. But as event day nears, that momentum isn’t translating into the sign-ups you expected, and your event has little social buzz. What happened? There’s a strong chance your event reminder emails and texts didn’t support all the work you put in.

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Beyond the Buzz: How to Turn Marketing Trends into Revenue-Driving Strategies

Speaker: Alexa Acosta, 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.

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How to Maximize the Impact of Your Event When It's Over

eventplanner

Here you are, saying goodbye to your speakers and urging your team to pack up. You can’t wait until everyone is out of the venue so you can set up the last-minute details and then take the next day off.

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Invest in Your Speakers to Grow Your Value Proposition

Velvet Chainsaw

The bread and butter of conferences is concurrent education sessions. Keynote speakers and main-room experiences are pivotal for bringing the community together and sharing key messaging, but attendees expect—and deserve—transformational learning (change in ideas, attitudes and behaviors) from curated, relevant and problem-centric educational sessions.

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The Best Event Apps for Every Type of Event: 2020 Edition

Picatic by Eventbrite

Mobile event apps are no longer a nice to have for big events — they’re expected by attendees. Here are the best event apps to go with.

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Deliver Sales Quality Event Leads with These 5 Pre-Event Tips

Attendease

According to a survey of B2B marketers, 83% of event marketers prioritize lead quality over quantity - which has been an increasing trend every year. So it comes as no surprise that more than 57% of B2B companies identify “converting qualified leads into paying customers” as a top funnel priority. While most event marketers are likely to agree that lead generation tops the list of their event objectives, translating this goal into an executable strategy can be a challenge for even the most seaso

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5 Tech Trends from CES that Will Impact Events

EventMB

CES just happened. 100,000 attendees ventured to the Las Vegas jungle to find out what’s new in technology. Event planners shouldn’t care about 95% of what is presented at CES. That remaining 5%, though, may have quite a big impact. Curious bunny? Read on. I can finally admit this was my first CES (Consumer […]. The post 5 Tech Trends from CES that Will Impact Events by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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Elevate Your Event Experience to the Next Level

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.

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Top Tips for Preparing Your Presenters

Velvet Chainsaw

Imagine how you might do your job differently if your performance and compensation were evaluated based on overall session attendance and industry presenter ratings at your annual conference. While this notion may seem a bit extreme, conference education systems need increased accountability, which in turn leads to a competitive advantage. We all need improved systems for: Programming thought-provoking and relevant content.

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What If Your Next Show Was Headlined By a Ghost?

Picatic by Eventbrite

Could it be that the Tupac hologram at Coachella in 2012 was a glimpse at the future of the music business?

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2020 Event Strategy Guide

Attendease

In 2020, events are going to become an even stronger pillar of B2B and B2C marketing. With major organizations like Salesforce, Google, Adobe and HubSpot investing heavily in planning out innovative and interactive events, the smaller organizations aspiring to be industry leaders have to rush into event planning just to update their marketing strategies.

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10 Lessons from Twitter’s 4000-Employee Event

EventMB

Twitter is hosting its internal employee event, #OneTeam. Attendees are tweeting every aspect of the event. And it’s a great one. Here are the top takeaways to inspire your next event. Diversity, sustainability, inclusion, collaboration. 2020 is the ‘Game On!’ year. It’s about going all-in and putting our event where our mouth is. It’s […]. The post 10 Lessons from Twitter’s 4000-Employee Event by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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Unlock the Secrets of Event Marketing Masters

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.

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The most important thing to wear for winter running

Conferences that Work

What’s the most important thing to wear for winter running? Six months ago, at the age of 67, I began running daily for the first time in my life on the dirt roads that surround my rural Vermont home. It was summer when I started, and the roads were easy to navigate. At my age, unathletic for most of my life, I’m naturally concerned about injuring myself.

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Stay One Step Ahead With Bandsintown’s Emerging Artist Charts

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Bandsintown's new Emerging Artists charts will help talent buyers discover which artists listeners are excited about — in their own markets.

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Flight shaming in the events industry

Gallus Events

A throw-away trend or something that will shape our events, how should we view flight shaming in the events industry? In December 2019 I travelled to Madrid to attend the Sustainable Innovation Summit, an official side event at the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference. I was very keen to find out what sustainability professionals thought about flight shaming.

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The Future of Events Banks on Commitment

EventMB

Last week, I was at PCMA Convening Leaders, a gathering of 5300 event professionals. I spoke to a lot of industry leaders, attended sessions and experienced the event. My conclusion: only eventprofs willing to commit will succeed in 2020. In late November, we launched what remains one of the most successful event trends reports […]. The post The Future of Events Banks on Commitment by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video

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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How to Price Your Event: Guide to Strategies for 2020

GEVME

So you are organizing a large scale conference and have planned everything — right from the number of guests attending the event, to the venue and operations. Yet, there is something that has been bothering the event planner in you — the ticket price. While it is obvious for you to be worried about your profit margins, but not when you have GEVME’s back.

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Eventbrite Music’s Ask The Industry Episode 4: “Power In Numbers”

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The first season wraps with a discussion on what being independent in an increasingly consolidated music industry means — and why it matters.

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13 Event Design Ideas for a Roaring '20s Revival Theme

BizBash

As we enter a new decade, here’s how you can take inspiration from that other '20s era.

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3 Tips for Designing an Event Website

Eventinterface

If you want to attract people to your next big event, you simply must create a website to showcase it. Without such a platform, you won’t be able to provide potential attendees with the information they need to locate your event and make a decision as to whether or not they actually want to make an appearance at it. To ensure that your next event is as successful as it can possibly be, be sure to put the following web-design advice into practice.

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Campaigns that Click: Practical Personalization Strategies to Boost ROI

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.

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5 Adorable Ways to Involve Your Pet in Your Proposal

EventSource

Now a days, people are more obsessed than ever with their fur babies, which is why so many people include them in their weddings. Let’s be honest, our pets really are a part of the family and if you’ve already been living together, it might be time to make things official. Want to include your pet in your proposal? Here are five great ways to do so. 1.

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The Right Items to Add to Your Event Rental Inventory in 2020

Special Events

This event rental expert shares the top inventory items smart operations will stock in 2020.

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How Global Event Planners Need to Think About China’s Secondary Cities

Skift

The W Xi'an in northwest China is shown here. Marriott has a joint venture with Alibaba. Marriott International Skift Take: China has become a hot spot for global business travel and its secondary cities are evolving to accommodate larger conferences and conventions. What should event planners know? — Andrew Sheivachman Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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3 Tips for Designing an Event Website

Eventinterface

If you want to attract people to your next big event, you simply must create a website to showcase it. Without such a platform, you won’t be able to provide potential attendees with the information they need to locate your event and make a decision as to whether or not they actually want to make an appearance at it. To ensure that your next event is as successful as it can possibly be, be sure to put the following web-design advice into practice.

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!

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Tina and Mike’s Oh-So Romantic Wedding at the Doctor’s House

EventSource

If you’re looking for a wedding filled with romance and gorgeous florals, then look no further than Tina and Mike’s beautiful big day at the stunning Doctor’s House. With the help of the creative minds at Lovever Weddings & Events , the couple was able to create a vision that combined an ethereal garden party with pops of glam.

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Live Streaming For Events: Jay-Z, Obama & The Pope

Endless Events

Live streaming for events is something we’ve covered before. And today, we’re revisiting this amazing topic. Except this time, we’re getting even more tactical, with a handful of amazing tips. These are brought to you by one of the best in the industry, where live streaming for events is concerned. It’s gonna be a wild and educational ride!

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Event Proelio App [Review]

EventMB

Event Proelio is an event app that facilitates networking and engagement among attendees to provide stakeholders with actionable insights. Here is our review. Event Proelio App: What Is It? Event Proelio, previously known as Event Boosterapp, is an event app platform that promotes event engagement and converts it into business intelligence. It focuses on […].