Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 3, 2021

My experience with the incubator and the lessons learned will be shared with the two creators at our next webinar on May 19, Cracking the Code on Event Networking. We must deliver a strong networking and community-gathering value proposition for our future in-person events in order to drive attendance. I got accepted! There Is Hope.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

You’re a few months away from what you hope to be a show-stopping event for your association’s members. Effectively engaging your event team ensures they maintain the focus and motivation they need to excel in their roles. Promote wellness among your event team. Check in with your event team often. Practice gratitude.

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AUGUST 26, 2024

Corporate event planning is notoriously labor-intensive, with planners often reinventing the wheel for each new event. Yet, putting on a seamless, branded event experience is essential for driving sales, cultivating relationships, and elevating your company’s profile. What is Corporate Event Planning? The good news?

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Making events that work in different settings for different types of attendees reflects the reality that people need different things from continuing education and collaboration. The costs of flying, staying in hotels, and even of the event itself could be a deterrent. The demand for such flexibility is growing.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

What does 2025 hold for the events industry? Thanks to rapid innovation and the global sharing of ideas entrenched in technology, event managers and planners have started experimenting with new methods and ideas in order to create the perfect blueprint for their events. In 2025, well continue to see more activity-based events.

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DECEMBER 27, 2023

In 2023, the event industry underwent changes that revolved around sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. These developments impacted event professionals, creating a period of adaptation and transformation within an industry valued at $1 trillion worldwide. Because of the pandemic, events had to become more virtual.

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Attendease

MARCH 10, 2022

When organizing an event, prioritizing a frictionless, successful registration experience will have a positive ripple effect that can be felt through the entire event and beyond. However, when it comes to event registration, one size does not fit all. However, when it comes to event registration, one size does not fit all.

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AUGUST 6, 2024

Successful fundraising events are the lifeblood of many non-profit organizations and charities. Whether you’re a seasoned event planner or tackling your first fundraiser, this blog post will guide you through 10 easy-to-follow steps to ensure your next fundraising event is a resounding success. But fear not!

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Attendease

AUGUST 30, 2023

To increase awareness of your events and boost ticket sales , businesses should consider investing their time and effort into social media event promotion and marketing. While most of your social media marketing and event promotion occurs before an event starts, it shouldn’t stop there. Come up with an event hashtag.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2023

An Excel spreadsheet full of data on ticket sales, budget, and registration information can be an incredibly helpful resource as you plan your event. By using Excel for your event planning, you’ll discover it’s more than a simple event checklist. We’ll examine […]

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 26, 2023

For most business event professionals, rebuilding attendance and overall revenue is priority one. Business event professionals are also challenged to deliver net income to the bottom-line. Business event professionals are also challenged to deliver net income to the bottom-line. Event innovation often takes a back seat.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The event planning industry is one of immense creativity, innovation, and personal touches. In the modern era, where experiences reign supreme, it’s essential to craft events that resonate deeply with attendees, leaving them with memories they’ll cherish forever. Ready to harness the potential of this tool for your own events?

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of hybrid and virtual events. This led to a quick shift in how to approach one’s virtual event marketing strategy. Event organizers knew they had to adapt quickly or businesses would crumble. In 2022, statistics show that virtual events still held a firm place in the industry.

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Attendease

OCTOBER 8, 2024

While the holiday season still feels far away, savvy event planners know that early Fall is the best time to kick-start their holiday party planning. As you start building out your holiday event to-do list, you’re probably searching for tips and tools to make the process a little easier to manage this time around. Let’s explore how!

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

As an event organiser, you’re constantly crafting copy to persuade readers to buy tickets or register for your event. Words are powerful. With the right words, you can also inspire your readers to go above and beyond that — motivating them to sign up for your free guest list, share content with their friends, or […].

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OCTOBER 12, 2022

In order to measure if your event planning efforts are driving the desired results, including high engagement levels, meeting registration goals, and building relationships, you may have considered incorporating data into your marketing strategy. Instead, effective data marketing takes place before, during, and after a given event.

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AUGUST 15, 2022

Designing a high quality event is the key to creating a fantastic experience for your attendees and securing a community of repeat ticket buyers. High-quality event listings are those which comply with our Community Guidelines and make their content clear, accessible, and authentic. This […].

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 6, 2023

Images Our last post, Key Vendor Service-Level Expectations , explored how the events industry is managing through a significant loss of experienced talent. In the fast-paced world of event planning, strong project management from your key vendors is essential for success. Assessing Your Event Partners’ Project Management Skills 1.

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JANUARY 9, 2023

Your event doesn’t end at clean-up. A great post-event blog post will put the event to work for you all year long. Here’s how to write it.

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JANUARY 6, 2023

With the boom of online events, most companies have increased their portfolio of virtual events. By now, we are all mostly well-versed in the online space, but there are ways to take your next virtual event a step further in order to provide an even better event experience. . Brand Consistency. Interactivity.

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AUGUST 30, 2022

If you’ve never worked with the nonprofit sector and are not sure what type of events to host, don’t worry. Sponsoring or hosting a nonprofit fundraising event. A large portion of CSR strategy might be project management and event planning. 5 Examples of CSR Events.

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JANUARY 5, 2023

We’ve scoured the web for the most innovative corporate events ideas on the block. Be inspired and make your next event really stand out from the crowd.

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JULY 6, 2023

As businesses grapple with today’s ever-changing event landscape, having the best event platform is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity! That’s why we’ve put together six essential steps to help you find the best event platform for your organization. Why create a comparison grid to evaluate event platforms?

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AUGUST 20, 2024

Creating an amazing attendee experience is the key to a memorable event. The answer lies in mapping out the complete event attendee journey. An attendee journey map is a visual representation of all the interactions and experiences your attendees will have before, during, and after your event. Why do you need one?

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AUGUST 15, 2022

You’ve carefully planned an event and put the ticket sales or registrations online. Here are three ways to fix an event that won't sell. But tickets aren't selling.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

Event websites are more than just a digital flier or an online invitation. If you create event websites properly, you’ll stand out from the crowd with engaging visuals, informative agendas, captivating speaker lineups, and eye-catching event themes. This helps you effortlessly visualize and customize your website.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 4, 2024

When planning a conference or other large event for your association, determining how to engage attendees from start to finish is essential for success. At the same time, you want to make sure your event comes across as professional and represents what your organization stands for.

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Attendease

AUGUST 16, 2022

Higher education events bring your university together to engage students, faculty, alumni, and community members in enriching, fun experiences. To generate excitement and interest, you’ll need to create a dedicated strategy for promoting your events. Optimize your event landing pages. Livestream your event.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Fake women event speakers? Yes, friends, it’s now obvious that what our industry needs is… fake events! We are all impressed by those huge events that everyone who is everyone has to attend for FOMO. And getting people to register and actually attend events these days is a ton of work. Instead, create fake events!

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JUNE 3, 2024

In early 2024, I wrote two long, detailed posts ( 1 , 2 ) that explained why using “facial analysis” technology at events is ethically and legally dubious. Now I’ve learned of strong evidence that the core claim of such technology — that it can reliably measure attendee emotions at events — is seriously flawed.

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