Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2023

Whether you’re looking to amp up your organic social media strategy, gain inspiration for your next event, or just stay ahead of the curve on industry news, these 8 accounts are worth following and engaging with across social networks. Follow them for social media event promotion, experiential marketing ideas, and hashtag inspiration.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JULY 3, 2018

Ever considered writing a blog for your event business? So, in today’s training video, I walk you step-by-step to start an event blog in very little time. I had an idea to start an event blog that would educate event business owners. Start an Event Blog (Without Any Experience).

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 25, 2021

With the world heading back to some sense of normalcy, many companies are anxious to include in-person components to their virtual events again, and vice versa, to create a hybrid event experience. Read on to learn more about hybrid events, examples to get you inspired, and tips to help you transition from virtual to hybrid. .

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Eventmobi

OCTOBER 19, 2023

After all, members are the lifeblood of your organization: they support your organization’s mission, attend events, and form your community! There are many strategies for attracting new members over time, but if you want to see a boost ASAP, the best thing you can do is start brainstorming membership drive ideas!

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

If the last year has shown anything, it’s that event technology can help attendees stay connected, even when meeting in person isn’t possible. To meet this demand, event organizers need to balance carefully planned in-person meetings with year-round online engagement. And an event community platform could be the answer.

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

How long does content marketing for events take you? And how much of your marketing budget do you spend? If you’re like most other enterprise event marketers, probably a long time and a ton of money. But there’s a way to significantly reduce the amount of time and money you spend producing event content.

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Attendease

JANUARY 25, 2024

One of the most effective ways to harness patients’ passion and engage them in healthcare fundraising is by hosting events. Events provide a unique opportunity to promote your cause, generate support from patients, and show appreciation for patient donors. Plan an inclusive event. Use multichannel marketing.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 18, 2023

After COVID decimated the meeting industry, I focused on the design and facilitation of online meetings. But our industry still faces ongoing challenges, such as: high travel, F&B, and production costs; staffing shortages; tight client budgets; and the rise of last-minute event registrations. In 2023, in-person is back!

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Since starting my event career in 2004, I’ve learned a thing or two about the transformative power of effective event marketing and promotion. Today, I’m thrilled to share some strategic insights that can elevate your events, regardless of your audience.

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EventMB

MAY 16, 2022

In a recent podcast featuring Stephanie Cheung, director of strategy & insights at MarketID , Cheung said she believes “events are the business of inspiration.” ” But to create inspiring events, planners need to feel inspired themselves. Here, four event professionals share their event inspiration idea generators.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 9, 2023

If a global pandemic taught us anything, it’s that the right event management platform can help us stay engaged and connected even when in-person meetings aren’t possible. To meet this demand, event organizers need to balance carefully planned in-person meetings with year-round, online engagement. 4 Types of Online Communities.

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GEVME

MAY 30, 2018

The content that you create before, during, and after an event should be a reflection of your event’s unique values. A working content strategy doesn’t simply showcase the assets of an event, it also helps you boost registrations, increase brand recognition, and define the way people interact at events.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

During the peak of lockdown, brands and agencies in the event industry had to pivot and create ideas suitable for the times we were living in. But as we now finally find ourselves moving back to some sort of normal, we must make sure the ideas and experiences we are developing are future proof and not just fit for lockdown life.

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GEVME

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Event management podcasts can certainly come in handy. Why podcasts are becoming more popular than blogs. Podcasts for event planners are easy to use. They don’t demand time sitting at a table reading a blog or a book. They say that it’s also a more valuable and trustworthy way of presenting information than blogging.

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Attendease

AUGUST 15, 2023

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a webinar as a live, online educational presentation during which participants can submit questions and comments. In this blog, we’ll explore the power of webinars and how you can incorporate them into your events strategy! Live webinar execution It’s showtime!

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GEVME

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Is it fair to say that physical events are going through an existential crisis? . At the same time, not only do we find that conferences and exhibitions are still around, but these business events are actually a great contributor to the global economy, generating over 1 trillion USD in direct spending worldwide, and involving over 1.5

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Have you caught on to the buzz surrounding event technology but not sure what all it entails? We can’t deny that our century is a digital one, and the event industry can’t be excused from entering the era of technology. Here’s an overview of what we’ll look at in this guide: A Short Introduction to Event Technology.

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Expo Pass

OCTOBER 19, 2022

But how important is branding for events? Events are experiences and communities – not just products or entertainment. This is true, but successful events also need a compelling message, a way to get that message out, and a plan to keep growing their audience year after year. Helps guide your marketing team.

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

New to hybrid event planning? A hybrid event can be a great investment for your company – in fact, 86% of B2B organizations that host one see a positive ROI within 7 months. But, to get to that ROI, you first have to know how to plan a hybrid event – and that’s where it gets tricky. What is a hybrid event? Let’s dig in!

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GEVME

JULY 16, 2019

A niche market is the subset of a market towards which a specific product is focused. It is also traditionally a small market segment. Thus, a niche events meaning is related to a narrow circle of events targeted at a single event segment at a time (meetings, weddings, corporate, tourism, etc.).

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

The events industry is exciting, ever-changing, and sociable. Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. Event planning is an umbrella term.

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GEVME

MAY 15, 2020

The initial main purpose of the event industry, which is bringing people together and optimizing that process has been reconsidered due to the severity of the pandemic and the safety measures that have been put in place in order to further prevent COVID-19 from spreading. What is a Large Online Event?

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 23, 2018

Content marketing has grown by leaps and bounds during the past five years. Unfortunately, too few event organizers fully embrace the long-tail, pull benefits of content marketing. Likewise, many conference professionals have no idea what embracing the long-tail, pull benefits of content marketing even means.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll cover: How to increase membership retention The best member retention strategies Tips on creating an event strategy for member retention What Is Membership Retention and Why Does It Matter? Acquiring new members comes with upfront costs, especially those tied to marketing.

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 10, 2015

As you’ll recall in my last post , content marketing is essential for positioning yourself as a leader within your industry. It is also a fantastic way to get people more interested in going to your event or using your event planning business. Stop right here - remember that you’re posting on somebody else’s blog.

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Hubilo Blog

APRIL 30, 2019

Event industry constantly amazes the readers and its followers with unique event ideas and event tech implementations. Event planners and professionals work hard to improve the attendee experience. The month of April is a month of celebration for event professionals across the globe. Event Industry News?

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GEVME

APRIL 23, 2019

Every event planner should know how to market an event planning business. For many small things and important details that accompany the organisation of an event, special attention must be paid to marketing and advertising. As you continue to develop your event business, you may face various challenges.

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GEVME

AUGUST 12, 2020

Going digital with your next event might seem like a daunting task. The idea alone of having to plan your event online already looks like a longshot. How do you replace offline events? And what is online event planning software? Organising events online is not as difficult as you may think.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 2, 2021

All companies working in B2B sales can benefit from hosting events to generate more leads. It’s also helpful for more established companies looking to gain an advantage over their competitors and earn more market share. B2B lead generation is made simpler through online event platforms. How Do You Generate B2B Leads?

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Event Farm

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Marketers seem puzzled by how to effectively market to millennials—or, at the very least, people are telling them they should be confused. Forbes recently published an article with the headline: " Reaching the Unreachable: How Experiential Marketing Targets Brand-Savvy Millennials." Hosting just any event isn't enough.

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Expo Pass

MAY 25, 2022

Organizers are working double-time to get as many events as possible on the books this summer. So how can organizers stay inspired with events kicking into overdrive? To help get you started, these are our top 5 tips for finding inspiration when you (the event organizer) need it most! Do a little networking.

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GEVME

JANUARY 2, 2021

You may have heard somewhere or from someone that it will be a while until large live events could be a thing again. With so many restrictions and preventative measures to quell the effects of COVID-19 worldwide, virtual events became the new norm for the event industry. Why Should You Host a Hybrid Event?

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 4, 2018

You’re a busy event organiser but you cannot afford to skimp on hiring the best contractors to manage vital aspects of your event! (Or There are so many different aspects to an event with so many different departments involved. Your event is precious to you, but those who you contract will make it or break it. Marketing.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Virtual events have come a long way, that’s obvious when you consider they are based on technology which by its nature is constantly evolving. Gavin Newman, Director at Ivent, a virtual event specialist, shares his views. A little longer than a decade ago, virtual events were set to revolutionise the event industry.

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Event planning is no easy feat. The best events bring together thought leaders who can provide unique value to guests. Event sponsorship is a well-used tactic to help with both funding and value delivery for large and small events. . But how do event planners find sponsors, and is it worth it to host a sponsored event?

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Attendify

MARCH 2, 2021

Online, or virtual events have become more popular than ever since the world went into lockdown last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in 2021, they’re set to become even bigger. Most virtual events, especially those which are monetized, need sponsors in order to reach their maximum potential. Source: Markletic.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Plus, the idea of creating delicious dishes, serving them to clients at events, and seeing your culinary vision come to life is undoubtedly exciting. Will you cater to a niche market or provide wide-ranging catering services for larger events? Are you interested in corporate events, weddings, or intimate dinner parties?

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