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How the Trend of Festivalization Is Changing Events

EventMB

This is a sponsored post by Maritz Global Events. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Conferences are undergoing a change brought on by the audience’s desire to be immersed in days of excitement. This event trend of “festivalization,” how festivals are redefining conferences and other events, is one to watch and heed. […].

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Top 11 Event Types for Achieving Business Goals

Bizzabo

Learn about the most popular event types for achieving business goals. Featuring examples from leading brands like Apple, BizX, GlassDoor, Jetblue and more. All B2B event types are usually centered around a concerted effort to achieve common business goals. These types of events are defined by their target audience. If you’re planning an event for your company that is focused on bringing together clients or employees, then it’s a good bet you’re planning a B2B affair.

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Automation—the Next Big Step for Meetings Management?

Smart Meetings

Meeting automation is potentially positioning itself as the next technology to shake up the planning game. While apps and meeting management systems have been grabbing headline and topping lists of “tech to watch,” more complete meeting automation could take those principles another step forward. A recent study from Argon Research —a research, analysis and advisory company out of Morgan Hill, California—distinguishes what the company calls “a new business automation category that takes tradition

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5 Simple Ways to Differentiate Your Next Conference

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Great conferences aren’t created overnight. Wildly successful events like SXSW or Wisdom 2.0 take a year or more to plan their remarkable experiences — and decades to build their reputation. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t manageable steps you can take today to make your upcoming conference legendary. Keep on reading to discover five simple […].

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Making the Moment: The Art of Creating Events That Drive Results

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.

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131 Stage Design Ideas for 2019

EventMB

Solid stage production design enhances guest experience and wows your audience even before they see the main entertainment or presenter. It sets the tone, it intensifies audience response, and it often doesn’t come cheap. But mastering the basics of stage design and then creating your own unique touches will help your audience take notice and […].

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Smart Conference Rooms Push Meetings to the Cutting Edge

Smart Meetings

Fairmont, The Queen Elizabeth, Lobby Level Agora. With the announcement of The Ideation Studio at Park MGM, Senior Vice-President and Chief Sales Officer Mike Dominguez notably said, “We’re not just building space; we’re building the right space.” That is the mindset more than a few venues are beginning to adopt in the ever-increasing race to entice groups and redefine expectations.

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The 10 Step Guide to Raising Money at Nonprofit Events

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The last two months of the year are hectic enough for most event creators. Add “nonprofit” to your title, and you’ve got an extra layer of stress. Now is the time for your organization to take stock of its fundraising goals and how best to meet them if falling short. If you’ve got one final […]. The post The 10 Step Guide to Raising Money at Nonprofit Events appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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How One Small City Delivered an Event Global Success Story [Case Study]

EventMB

This is a case study sponsored by The Hague Convention Bureau. More information about Event Manager Blog’s case studies. Finding a destination that suits your conference’s physical needs and supports your mission is essential. If you do, you’ll find that even a small city can help you beat previous attendance records. The Hague, long known […].

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19 Fetching Ideas from These Dog-Friendly Events

BizBash

Sorry, cats, but dogs have been the event industry’s favorite pet project lately.

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Relevance, Reach, Revenue: How to Turn Marketing Trends From Hype to High-Impact

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.

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Report: For Savings, Book Meetings Farther Ahead

Smart Meetings

Planning at least three months ahead could save as much as 10 percent on the bottom line, according to a new 2019 Meetings & Events Future Trends study from Carlson Wagonlit Travel Meetings and Events (CWT M&E). The optimum time for booking meetings for small groups was pegged at more than 30 days; for large groups, that window expanded to more than 75 days.

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The Definitive List of KPIs for Event Management

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63% of event creators today base their decision to participate in future events on past performance. But if you’re only measuring total revenue or ticket sales, you don’t have clear visibility into your marketing and event performance. If your analysis stops there, you’re missing out on an opportunity to grow your audience and boost your […].

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10 Surefire Ways to Get Approval for Your Event Budget Increase [Webinar]

EventMB

Join us for this free webinar for 10 Surefire Ways to Get Approval for Your Event Budget Increase. You know you could do so much more with just a little more money in the budget, right? But first you need to get your boss on board with your vision. In this webinar you’ll learn to: […]. The post 10 Surefire Ways to Get Approval for Your Event Budget Increase [Webinar] by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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4 New Event Products You Need to Know About

BizBash

From VR invitations to a Milk Bar cookbook, here are some of the latest products from around the event industry. This.

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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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2019’s Top U.S. Meetings Hotels, Venues and Attractions

Smart Meetings

From coast to coast, U.S. cities are doing makeovers to be more engaging for those who visit. From ballrooms with windows galore in Sin City to a sky-high observation deck in Manhattan, there are hotels and attractions around the country to scratch the new year’s traveling itch. Las Vegas Every planner knows Las Vegas is one of the top destinations for meetings in the country.

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Spontaneous Americans Are Happier — And That’s Good News for Your Event

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There’s nothing more stressful than a last-minute rush to sell out your tickets. Yet for many event creators, that’s the way it usually goes. You start off your early bird strong, watch as momentum dwindles, then see a spike in sales as interest ramps up right before the big day. So what gives? Well, the […]. The post Spontaneous Americans Are Happier — And That’s Good News for Your Event appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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How to Get Approval for your Event App in 2019

Eventmobi

As an event planner, you already know the benefits when it comes to incorporating event technology into your events*. Increasing attendee engagement, reducing printing costs, increasing event revenue through sponsorships, and collecting attendee feedback are just a few examples of how it can help your team achieve your goals. But there may be a number of key stakeholders in your company who still need to be convinced.

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2019 Women In Tech Conferences: Empowering Events

Bizzabo

Last Updated November 29, 2019. Ready for the most authoritative list of 2019 women in tech events on the internet? The number of women in tech events have been increasing year over year, further highlighting the importance of a more inclusive culture in tech. Something especially important given the findings of our recent gender study. We've created a thorough directory of the top women in tech conferences happening in 2019.

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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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Half of Gen Z Wants to Work in Hospitality

Smart Meetings

Generation Z is entering the workforce, and its eyes are on the hospitality industry, according to a new study by American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation. Gen Z, defined as those born between the years 1995-2010, is the largest age group in the United States, estimated at about 61 million. The majority of Gen Z-ers have never experienced life without mobile phones, and many take for granted the ability to stay in perpetual contact with one another, usually via social media.

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How to Get Your Fitness Bootcamp in Shape

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As much as you know about helping people work up a sweat, marketing and growing your fitness bootcamp requires exercising a whole different type of muscle. Keep on reading for five moves that will help get your fitness bootcamp in shape. 5 moves that will help get your fitness bootcamp in shape.Click To Tweet 1. […]. The post How to Get Your Fitness Bootcamp in Shape appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Creating an Event App Business Case to Improve Your Event Experience

Eventmobi

As an event planner, you already know the benefits when it comes to incorporating event technology into your events*. Increasing attendee engagement, reducing printing costs, increasing event revenue through sponsorships, and collecting attendee feedback are just a few examples of how it can help your team achieve your goals. But there may be a number of key stakeholders in your company who still need to be convinced.

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6 Corporate Holiday Gifts That Any Recipient Will Love

BizBash

As you check off your Cyber Monday shopping list, don't forget to order a gift for clients, colleagues, and co-workers.

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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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4 Ways to Spice Up Your LinkedIn Profile

Smart Meetings

It’s important to have social media pages for your business. A $20 ad can bring in hundreds of likes and sharing photos—and hash-tagging correctly—can guide Instagram users to your photo to see what you’re all about. But an under-utilized, yet very necessary, social media network is LinkedIn. It’s the “professional” version of who you are and what you do, yet it’s often neglected and left un-updated.

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A few thoughts about events for the event industry

Gallus Events

November is always a busy month for event organisers in the event industry. Whether we are trying to shoe horn in a few events before peoples minds start to wonder to the festive period or maybe we are upping the marketing for our events in the first quarter of the following year, November can be a car crash of a month! So perhaps it’s surprising that three of the biggest events in Europe for event professionals take place in November.

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Modern Take on Event Landing Page Design

GEVME

The job of a landing page is to provide information in the shortest possible time. If we overload the page with information, we risk scaring off visitors. Therefore, when developing a one-page website, it is essential to remember that our primary goal is to grab the visitor’s attention at first glance and call him/her to action. The landing page is a great way to announce a future event, highlight its key points, and attract an audience in a short time.

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4 Corporate Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Eventbrite UK

A lot is at risk when planning a corporate event. One small mistake can quickly turn into a disaster. And if it does, you may have to answer to stakeholders. Whether you’re part of an in-house event team or a trusted consultant, read on to discover the most common mistakes made planning corporate events and […]. The post 4 Corporate Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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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3 Reasons Why Park MGM is First IACC Member on Vegas Strip

Smart Meetings

Courtesy of MGM Resorts International. What’s the secret sauce to earning the esteemed distinction of being an IACC-certified meeting venue? Park MGM has all the ingredients, so it has become the newest member—and first on the Las Vegas Strip —to join the elite group of 300 venues. “The designs of Park MGM’s Madison Meeting Center and Ideation Studio have taken into consideration many of the trends and preferences from meeting planners that IACC has identified through its research,” said Mark Co

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10 Festive New Venues for 2018 Holiday Parties in Toronto

BizBash

With planning for corporate and office holiday parties under way, these new and recently renovated Toronto venues provide suitable options.

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Best Hosting Platforms for Event Website

GEVME

If you want to share your event organisation knowledge with a wide audience and monetise your efforts, the best way to do this is online. Online platforms for hosting an event website are becoming increasingly popular, and the creation of online resources for event organisers is becoming a more straightforward, accessible and profitable business. To comply with event hosting requirements and attract the right audience to your event, you may want to use professional platforms for event website ho

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