InitLive

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Having enough volunteers can mean the difference between a nice event and a wildly successful one. Though, they're not always easy to find and the last thing you want to do is rush around recruiting at the last minute. Luckily, there are a few simple things you can start doing now to make sure your next event has plenty of people willing to offer a helping hand. 1) Keep past and potential volunteers updated.

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GEVME

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Choosing a venue for an event is one of the key decisions when planning an event. The main thing is to have a variety of venues to choose from. Before you begin to search for a venue, you need to clearly define the following: the budget, the number of visitors, needed event space capacity , and other venue options. How to set event capacity. For effective event venue capacity calculation, there are three factors that may influence the result: The number of guests.

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Meeting Application

OCTOBER 25, 2018

High attendance is considered an indicator of an event’s success but gathering an audience may pose a challenge. You can face it with strong marketing and solid promotion, making the venue full of enthusiastic and engaged attendees. There are many ways to spread the buzz about an upcoming event, but the choice mainly depends on the target group. #1 Social Media: Be sure who are you talking to Define your attendee persona profile and make your marketing stronger.

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Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Today’s event sponsorship is not passive. It’s active, engaging and succeeds because of human interaction. Ask yourself: what booth or company would you choose to visit at an event? The one who just hangs a banner or the one you can interact with? Most likely you’ll go for the latter. Event Sponsorship. Many sponsors ask for a small booth or at least a physical presence during the event.

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EventTechBrief

OCTOBER 25, 2018

By Allie Gardner. A little more than six years ago, Adam Parry, a self-proclaimed “tech guy,” noticed a void in his industry. While technology was completely transforming other industries in the UK, the events industry seemed mostly to be living in the dark ages. Recognizing that event technology could be a new area of exploration for Event Industry News, Parry’s online magazine, he began writing articles on the subject.

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GEVME

OCTOBER 25, 2018

There are dozens of nuances to consider when planning an event. Too often, event organizers forget about online pre-registration or setting up their desk. An effective event registration table is the very first point of contact to welcome and interact with the recently arrived attendees, which is why these tables require outstanding organization. What is an event registration desk?

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BizBash

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Intricately carved pumpkins may be nothing new, but an inaugural festival in Calabasas has a distinctly Los Angeles twist—more than.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Events are all about creating connections—connections between attendees, connections between an organization and its members, connections between a brand and its audience. No matter the industry, networking games are one of the best ways to connect a community. But the importance of networking often gets overlooked in the grand scheme of the event planning process.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Mag-nificent is a tool for attendees to create branded event photos via an app and take away a magnet or printed photo as a souvenir. Here is our review. Mag-nificent: What Is It? Mag-nificent is an app-based alternative to photo booths at events. Attendees can use the free iPhone and Android mobile applications […]. The post Mag-nificent: The Alternative to Photo Booths for Events [Review] by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Whatever kind of event you are hosting, you need people to attend. This is especially true when the event is open, meaning that you don’t need an invitation to attend, you just need to either buy a ticket or RSVP (depending on the type of event that you are hosting). To get people to attend your event, you first need to get the word out. You need people to know beforehand when, where, and what your event is about.

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BizBash

OCTOBER 24, 2018

The eighth incarnation of the IMEX America meeting industry convention took place October 16 to 18 at the Sands Expo.

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ePly

OCTOBER 24, 2018

When it comes to event planning, who doesn’t love saving a little money for your budget? However, that can be easier said than done when it comes to actually figuring out realistic ways to limit your spending. To get you started, check out these three simple ways that you can start saving money for your next event today.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Grub Stub is the web-based meal management system to manage catering more efficiently at your event. Here is our review. Grub Stub: What Is It? Grub Stub is an automated meal management system that will save time and money and reduce food waste for events and festivals of all sizes. The electronic tool […]. The post Grub Stub: The Event Catering Management Solution [Review] by EventMB Team 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

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 23, 2018

In this special episode of #EventIcons, we are coming to you live from IMEX 2018. PACKED with 23 #EventIcons (yes, you read that right 23 industry heavyweights!). If you aren’t familiar with IMEX it is THE place to connect as an event prof. IMEX has 3200 plus destinations, venues and suppliers from 130-plus countries under ONE roof in Las Vegas literally everything you can imagine in one place.

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BizBash

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Just in time for Halloween, Jägermeister is conjuring up magic—via augmented reality. Called "Divine the Darke," the experience from the German.

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Guidebook

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Smartphone technology has opened the doors to a lot of previously undiscovered, sometimes bizarre human behaviors. Checking in, which is the process of announcing and recording your physical location using a smartphone app, is one of them. When the app Foursquare first took off, people checked in everywhere (including me!). I held brief and hotly contested “Mayorships” of key locations — the corner store, my workplace, literally every restaurant I went to, etc. — and it mattered to m

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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 25, 2018

This is a guest post by Cassandra Clark, Senior Marketing Manager at LinkedIn. Following event marketing best practices is smart. But every event is unique, and every marketing campaign is different. That’s where A/B testing comes in. At LinkedIn, we think of testing as “The Goldilocks Effect.” If your campaign is too hot or too […]. The post The Surprising Results of 4 Event Promotion Experiments at LinkedIn appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2018

The business events and meetings industry drives $1.03 trillion of direct spending into the global economy each year, according to the preliminary findings of a new report from Oxford Economics released at IMEX America in Las Vegas. The report, Global Economic Significance of Business Events , contrasts the total to a similar economic footprint for the entire consumer electronics industry.

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BizBash

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Red carpets normally aren’t found at a park, which is why one recent gala in Toronto instead installed an AstroTurf.

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Eventory

OCTOBER 23, 2018

The generation of Millennials is contributing to the changes of approach to many fields of everyday life. The same applies to the marketing industry. Given the fact that every generation has its own specifics, marketers around the world struggle to make their actions the most efficient while dealing with Millennials. From many marketing options, experiential marketing seems to upfront others.

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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Conference-goers are willing to travel far and wide for the right speaker lineup. But finding and securing conference speakers isn’t always easy. Securing speakers is a lengthy process. It takes time and patience to build a relationship with candidates and get their commitment. But there are steps you can take to lay the groundwork for […]. The post Your Conference Speaker Outreach Checklist appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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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EventBank Insights

OCTOBER 23, 2018

[link] Professional events today continue to be the best tool for bringing people together to build solid relationships. Whether you are using events to drive sales, to build a brand or as a way to generate revenue, a successful, interactive and engaging event experience are important factors for event organizers.Marketeers and event directors have been utilizing event technology and different methods of event engagement, be it a drinks reception, a variety of entertainments, live music and what

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BizBash

OCTOBER 23, 2018

While traditional corporate holiday parties filled with decadent food and free-flowing booze will never go out of style, more and.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Featured Image: Matt and Graham, 2018. This September, in the centre of Burberry’s flagship London store a “dirty great scaffold” has been unveiled, built to showcase designer Riccardo Tisci’s new Autumn collection. At first glance, visitors would be forgiven for thinking the store was still under construction, but in fact the three-storey high scaffold, is one of artist Graham Hudson’s most recent installations.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Champagne has been the drink of royalty going back to the 1800s. In fact, Winston Churchill once said of World War II, “Remember gentlemen, it’s not just France we are fighting for, it’s Champagne.”. It is the go-to beverage for toasting the new year. But what about people who don’t like champagne or just want to try something different this year? As New Year’s Eve plans already start to fall into place, here are some of the best alternatives to spice up any gathering.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 24, 2018

We are seeing a common and alarming trend that hotels are charging exorbitant amounts to use their WIFI for your events. Sometimes this number can be well into the thousands, but you have options and you don’t always need to layout $30k just to have event WIFI. WIFI fees just much like all hotel restrictions are negotiable and there are ways to cut costs!

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BizBash

OCTOBER 24, 2018

For the launch of Tetley’s new product line, the brand recently invited Torontonians to sample the new teas—and smash teacups.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 23, 2018

The NAEC Stoneleigh has today announced a new partnership with Evolution Dome to become the official temporary structure supplier to the venue. NAEC Stoneleigh is a popular conference, exhibition and event venue in the Midlands, hosting nearly 200 events per annum, with 21,000sqm of purpose-built flexible indoor space and extensive outdoor space including, Stoneleigh Park Lodge a 57-bedroom guest house, a camp site, 4×4 off road track makes it a perfect venue for national and international

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