BizBash

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Each year, the event industry sees a number of prominent practices that serve to elevate events—and an equal amount of.

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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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G2Planet

AUGUST 13, 2018

Corporate events have been a vital marketing channel, particularly for B2B enterprises, for decades now. Live events, including conferences and trade shows, remain one of the top lead generation sources for B2B marketers.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 22, 2018

Have AV quotes bamboozled you before? You’re not alone there. And if you don’t understand the quote, it can be tricky to know how to negotiate on the price , or if you hold any power to negotiate whatsoever! The good news is, you do have that power. And all you need to put it into action is a little knowledge, which we’re about to arm you with. Get started with negotiating AV prices by: Learning AV lingo.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2018

This is a guest post by Megan O’Neill, Senior Content Marketing Manager at Animoto. In 2018, 95% of events that used video said it was effective. Yet 57% of events still aren’t using video, according to Eventbrite’s 2019 Pulse Report. Video offers a world of opportunity when it comes to marketing events, but getting started […]. The post 6 Event Video Examples to Inspire Your Event Marketing appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 30, 2018

You love meeting new people, are calm under pressure and brilliant at prioritising tasks. But is the event planning business right for you? Whether you’re a student looking for advice on how to break into the event planning business or an experienced professional wanting to change tracks, this guide can help guide your way. Discover […]. The post Your Complete Guide to Breaking Into the Event Planning Business appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Eventory

JULY 26, 2018

Reading Time: 17 minutes Recruitment is undoubtedly a complex and time-consuming process. Finding the right candidate may be a real challenge, especially in areas where the particular set of skills and knowledge rapidly becomes obsolete. Events are one of the most effective recruitment methods and an excellent way to accomplish recruitment goals in a reasonable time span.

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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Jessie is the co-founder of Layers , a three-day conference where people talk about design and technology. As a former Apple employee and current enthusiast, speakers specializing in iOS design and development are among the highlights of Jane's Layers each year. It's become a very popular WWDC event each year. In fact, iMore listed Layers as their "hands-down favourite" event of WWDC (and not just because of its famous snacks ).

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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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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

From the need to deliver a fully-mobile UX for people on the go, through super-easy navigation around and in the venue, to informing attendees in real time, event apps and engagement platforms revolutionize event management. Guest blogger Mark McCloskey of HRG Consulting shares tips on how to best use technology to leverage the tidal wave of digital change and create memorable experiences.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 20, 2018

Jim Spellos, president of Meeting U. , is a technology guru when it comes to what’s new, trending and obsolete. He is also a great resource for conference attendees, as he delivers more than 150 seminars annually to share his expertise. He will be speaking at Connect in Salt Lake City, Aug, 23-25. As technology continues to push the envelope of what is capable in the meetings and events industry (hello, chatbots ) it is important that planners stay in the loop, being innovators or early adopters

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 8, 2018

By Callum Gill – Head of Insight and Innovation. There was a theory circulating a decade ago that the tech boom, affecting every aspect of our lives, would sound the death knell for events as we know them. Today we know that all our technological advancement has done is enhance our event delivery and actually propel events back to the top of the communication pyramid.

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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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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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Meeting Application

AUGUST 9, 2018

How do you feel about making speeches or presentations? I’m sure that all of us have had this pleasure or will have an opportunity (or a duty) to make a speech in the future. Do you remember the crowd or were there only a few listeners interested in the lecture topic? Maybe they were bored? Never mind the obligation or joy it was for you, never mind whether the audience was enthusiastic about your speech…you can always make your next presentation more impressive and unforgettable!

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 13, 2018

A big-picture approach and the right templates generate the most useful results. Last month , we addressed how planners can become more hands-on in content creation and speaker preparation. But the only way to prove to executive stakeholders the value the planner added is by effectively measuring the business benefit of that event’s formal and informal sessions.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Applying a story arc to the conference can activate participants’ brains. And you want stimulated, motivated engaged brains during your event for sure! A story arc is an extended, continuous storyline in episodic storytelling media such as television series, comic books, video games, films etc. Each episode follows a dramatic arc with the story unfolding over several episodes.

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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 31, 2018

You have a vision for what your event will look like in five or ten years. But if you want to make it a reality, there are a couple of challenges that could stop you from achieving that dream. However, with insight gathered by your event technology, unexpected surprises can be minimised or avoided altogether. […]. The post Avoid 2 Common Event Planning Pitfalls With These Strategies appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Eventory

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Communication is one of the pillar aspects of organizing an event. It doesn’t matter what are the sides of it, the information flow needs to be effective and undisturbed. Nowadays, in the times of constant change and immensity of tasks to do, we seek for ways to improve the efficiency of our work. Accumulation of responsibilities was not a problem for the organizers of the Design Thinking Camp.

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BizBash

JANUARY 2, 2018

200+ tips, strategies, templates and tactics to win at event marketing in 2018. Your practical event marketing plan to quickly grow your event and sell more tickets. Why do you need it? Because you create great events. But marketing them is a tough challenge. After pouring your heart and soul into planning an event it can […]. The post The 5Ws Event Marketing Plan (2018 edition): Strategies, Tactics and Trends Framework by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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Plan Your Meetings

AUGUST 6, 2018

Meeting and event professionals can no longer wholly rely on satisfaction measurements to justify spend, and as they seek to determine the true business value that their meetings drive, they are finding the added benefit of heightened roles within their organizations. Indeed, proving the value of their meetings has, in turn, proven the value of their roles as experience designers, strategists and internal consultants.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 3, 2018

This is a case study sponsored by Meetings + Conventions Calgary. More information about Event Manager Blog’s case studies. A last-minute switch by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) to select Calgary, Alberta as the destination for its International Conference on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing, showed the destination’s flexibility of offerings and […].

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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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Hubilo Blog

JULY 26, 2018

In the current scenario of the events industry, event professionals face immense competition in terms of acquiring, planning and managing events. . From clients to vendors, event professionals are required to keep up with the latest trends in the industry for numerous reasons including advancing career, promoting their event business as well as events and creating memorable experiences for attendees.

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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.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The role of the corporate event planner today is more important than ever?—?shifting from a focus on procurement, planning, and logistics to becoming a key orchestrator of unique and memorable experiences. Brought to you by: The role of the corporate event planner today is more important than ever — shifting from a focus on procurement, planning, and logistics to becoming a key orchestrator of unique and memorable experiences.

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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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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

We all forget something when we go to conferences.

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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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Eventbrite UK

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

This is a guest blog by Jo Bligh – a curator, producer and Artistic Director of Thorny, a platform for the underrepresented voices of Bristol (UK) and beyond. They have a background in arts, culture and digital working with organisations like Artsadmin, Spike Island & Watershed, and regularly speak on panels about live art, inclusion […].

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