Guidebook

APRIL 10, 2015

The best event planning book recommendations as chosen by real event pros. Sure, you can get all your event and meeting planning information from the internet like most of us do these days. (We gathered all of the web’s best event planning blogs.) But what about good, old-fashioned books? Nothing is more satisfying than stacking your scholarly resources on a bookshelf so that everyone who enters your house knows how learned you are.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Event marketing can be tough (especially if it isn't your day job), you want to promote your upcoming event but you're feeling overwhelmed by the amount of information there is and how to get everything done in time. Never fear, Ticketbud understands your problem! We reached out to industry experts in event marketing and social media to create a timeline that details exactly what you need to do and when to properly promote your upcoming event.

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b2match

APRIL 7, 2015

There was once a time when face-to-face meetings were the only way for people to hold discussions and communicate ideas to one another. With the advent of technology, new, easier methods of communication are available, such as virtual meetings by way of Skype, Google Hangouts, Facetime, etc. While virtual meetings may be more convenient than scheduling meetings in-person, they create a barrier between attendees, making it harder to truly focus and engage.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

At corporate holiday parties this year, guests can play with their food at interactive stations like gingerbread-men-decorating tables, plus innovative.

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Corbin Ball

JULY 10, 2015

A recent survey from ShareThis found that social sharing from mobile happens twice as often as sharing from desktop. As event participants predominantly use mobile devices at events, it follows that the more mobile the social media, the more widely they will be used at events. What are the most mobile social channels? 65% of global Facebook video views are mobile – AdWeek, January 2015.

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EventJuice

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

It’s fair to say that not many people relish job interviews. They can be a nerve-wracking experience and it can often be difficult to do yourself justice in such a pressure-cooker environment. But what about the people on the other side of the table? Well, that’s not necessarily an easy task either. It’s that time […].

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International Institute of Event Management

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Earlier this year - Desperate Housewives and Ugly Betty star Vanessa Williams was wed to NY accountant Jim Skrip. Vanessa and her partner met whilst cruising down the Nile in Egypt, and wanted their wedding invitations to reflect their unique and unforgettable love story. . Their ceremony and celebration was thus, a beautiful and lavish Egyptian themed celebration fit for a King and Queen.UK based design company, Adorn Wedding Invitations worked closely with Vanessa to make sure that her invita

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Break out your Waze app or load a few movies onto your iPad—after a record summer for travel, AAA is predicting domestic travel over the Labor Day weekend will be up 9% over 2023 numbers. So, plan for lots of friends on the roadways and security lines to be a little longer. The good news is that the cost to travel is actually down by 2%, according to AAA booking data with Seattle and Alaska cruises trending due to a desire for cooler temperatures.

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The Modern Event

OCTOBER 20, 2015

UberEvents is a new service being tested in New York City, where event planners can issue guest passes to ease the process of getting to an event, especially in a city such as NYC, where catching a cab or taking the train can be quite an experience in itself. With the new Uber service, event professionals can purchase rides for select guests or as many as they want ahead of time.

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Tagvenue

AUGUST 4, 2015

When it comes to plan a product launch, you may think it’s all about that … 4 ideas on how to plan a product launch Read More ».

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Guidebook

APRIL 14, 2015

If you’re adding to your event – whether it be a new session, a new format, a new call for proposals process, or a new event app – you’re going to have to market it. There is no such thing as automatic buy-in. People need to be told several times about a change if you expect them to take part in it or consume new information. That’s all well and good – but who among us has money to hire a marketing consultant for every little new thing we want to introduce?

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TicketBud

JUNE 2, 2015

"What is the very most important thing you should be doing with your time and resources right now?". This is what we as event professionals should be asking ourselves constantly. The question above comes from Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown. Essentialism dives deep into the advantages of working smarter instead of harder.

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b2match

APRIL 15, 2015

Finding the right business partner can be a daunting task. In order to turn an idea into a thriving business, sometimes it’s crucial to team up with another visionary rather than going at it solo. But how do you find the perfect partner and avoid clashing chaos? We think these steps might help: 1. Look towards those who you already trust Building trust can take years.

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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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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

From activities such as dance lessons and card-making workshops to live entertainment like aerial acrobats and circus acts, end-of-year festivities.

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Corbin Ball

JULY 7, 2015

The onsite meeting used to be known as the “black hole” of event data management. Planners used computers to gain insights before and after events, but during an event they were “flying blind.” For example, paper surveys were handed out, but tallying wasn’t completed until after the event – not in time to make mid-course corrections.

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EventPlanning

AUGUST 4, 2015

Almost everyone who plans a wedding has to decide how much of their budget to allocate toward the bar and how many beverages to stock their wedding bar with. A wedding planner should be equipped to help with this information. We answer many of your questions in this article. To start, a good rule of thumb is to assume the average guest will consume two drinks during the first hour and then one drink for each hour thereafter.

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EventJuice

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Each day, the event industry becomes more competitive – in fact we are drowning in event companies, so an essential attribute of an event organiser is the ability to SELL your idea over others. Here, then, are five simple tactics to enhance your next pitch and give your ideas the best chance to win you […].

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Planner WIre

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Millennials comprise of a huge chunk of the country’s demographic. This is the audience you should have your sights set on. Here’s the thing: millennials have very peculiar characteristics. They take notice of the little things. This is why you have to be very careful of your strategy as there are little nuances here and there that may put them off.

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Event Philosopher

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Food is our common ground, a universal experience. - James Beard According to research from Successful Meetings magazine, when faced with budget cutbacks 49% of meeting planners cut the F&B budget first. And yet anecdotally, next to conference rooms being too cold, food is the top complaint from attendees on post-event surveys. As a conference organizer, I understand that budgets are not always based on the realities of an optimal customer experience.

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The Modern Event

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Create a Custom URL. LinkedIn automatically assigns a URL of random letters and numbers when you sign up, to customize yours follow these quick steps: Go to your “edit Profile” > find your public profile URL > click “edit” > specify your custom URL (usually linkedin.com/yournamehere or linkedin.com/domainnamehere)> click “set”. Have a unique headline.

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Event Rebels

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Talk to a marketing expert about your event, conference or trade show and almost certainly you will be told that social media needs to be a key component of your promotion. However, what is often missing is the advice on how to do have a great social media campaign. What do you tweet about? What should you post on Facebook? How do you get started? To answer these questions, it is important to reconsider a core principal of social media marketing.

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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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Guidebook

DECEMBER 9, 2015

(Editor’s Note: For a comprehensive guide to choosing an event app, check out The Event App Buyer’s Guide. This free eBook will walk you through the process of evaluating an event app – plus provide you with the Event App Scorecard to give you an objective way to rank your options with a numerical score. You can also get the same information in this webinar !

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TicketBud

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Securing sponsors for your event can be hard. Just the thought of convincing a business to fork over thousands of dollars is stressful enough. With the surge in popularity for events, potential sponsors have a lot of options to choose from. You just can't skimp over the details if landing a big sponsor is integral to your event's success. To succeed with sponsorships, you gotta put in the work.

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b2match

MARCH 24, 2015

Business Matchmaking Events Is your organisation about to embark on a very big project? This project will certainly put you on the map and in the running to be more competitive in your industry? But are you finding it difficult to find the right partners and organisations who can play a part in you succeeding and getting this project off the ground.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Show gratitude and say cheers this holiday season with spirits-inspired gifts and favors—from a luxe tequila tasting to inexpensive cocktail.

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Corbin Ball

JULY 10, 2015

A recent survey from ShareThis found that social sharing from mobile happens twice as often as sharing from desktop. As event participants predominantly use mobile devices at events, it follows that the more mobile the social media, the more widely they will be used at events. What are the most mobile social channels? 65% of global Facebook video views are mobile – AdWeek, January 2015.

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EventPlanning

OCTOBER 22, 2015

You just landed a client you’ve been pitching for a while and want to make her event spectacular. After rejoicing for a couple of hours after getting the contract signed, you can reach a state of planning block where you are so overwhelmed with the task in front of you that you do not know where to begin. We have summarized eight very important categories to help you begin planning the even while making sure you cover all areas.

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EventJuice

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

The job of planning the company Christmas party can often seem something of an unwelcome and scary prospect. You are not alone if that’s how you are feeling about it, as the time constraints and pressure of wanting to organise something that all your colleagues will enjoy can make it a stressful ordeal. One thing […].

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