Velvet Chainsaw
MARCH 22, 2017
You can make your conference the purple cow of all conference experiences. That is if you want to be seen as unique and different. So how do you do that? By creating conference experiences that help your participants think smarter! This means designing conference experiences that go full frontal ! Going full frontal means engaging the frontal lobe of your brain.
EventMB
MARCH 22, 2017
Steve Jobs and many other entrepreneurs have endorsed the benefits of failure. Failure when innovating spurs ideas. Failure in doing these things as an event planner… not so much. If you have ever watched reruns of American family shows like Leave it to Beaver, the Brady Bunch, or Eight is Enough, you probably caught an […]. The post 10 Times You Failed Your Attendees by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
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Gallus Events
MARCH 22, 2017
Below you will see the slideshare from my presentation at EVENTIT from earlier this month. You can also see my review of EVENTIT here. How To Run Better Meetings. When I was approach to do a session I decided to do a version of the creative events session that I presented in Barcelona last year. With a few changes of course. It is hard to argue that, if you remember and engage more with a meeting / event, it will be all the better for it.
Eventbrite UK
MARCH 22, 2017
Costs savings, better strategy and new approaches to execution are just some of the benefits of zero-based budgeting. Find out if it's right for your event. The post How to Manage Event Costs with Zero-Based Budgeting appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
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EventMB
MARCH 22, 2017
Digivents is a registration, check-in and mobile app management platform for events. Here is our review. Digivents: What Is It? Digivents is a platform for the digital management of registration, check-in and mobile apps for events. As well as managing attendee check-in and registrations, Digivents gives the event manager control over other aspects of event […].
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TicketBud
MARCH 22, 2017
If you’ve run an event or managed a venue in the past, you’re likely familiar with the general booking process. But if you haven’t booked an artist for a performance before, there are a few pieces that are specific to artist bookings that you might not realize. Because of the process involved with booking an artist and the additional requirements that artists have (such as equipment) that other entertainment may not, it’s important to understand some of these differences.
SmartMeetings
MARCH 22, 2017
With more groups heading out of the boardroom and into creative locations , why not schedule an event in a cozy space with great food and a wine tasting guided by a sommelier? These seven wine cellar meeting venues prove that groups don’t have to head to Napa or Bordeaux to gather among grapes. Casa de Uco. Set in the foothills of the Andes Mountains amid Argentina’s Uco Valley wine-growing region, Casa de Uco Resort ’s underground wine cave, pictured above, is the ideal space for secluded meeti
Event Industry News
MARCH 22, 2017
Networkapp is unique because its design directly leads to interaction. Networkapp connects people before, during and after an event and adds value for your attendees. This is how you can enhance your event. And more… Direct interaction In a targeted way, so that attendees find one another based on what they have to offer rather […]. The post Networkapp is all about connecting people appeared first on Event Industry News.
PCMA Convene
MARCH 22, 2017
In the days following the cringe-worthy fail in the final moments of the Oscars, there was no shortage of analysis by event professionals about how the mistake could have been avoided. (For those who have may have been unconscious during the last month, presenter Faye Dunaway was handed a card for the previous category and mistakenly announced that La La Land won for Best Picture, when in fact, another nominee, Moonlight, was the winner.).
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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
Converve
MARCH 22, 2017
A well-developed business network helps immensely! Not only to do your job optimally, but also to remain attractive to the employment market. So off you go to the next business event to get to know new people, as there is no easier place to do so! This being said, a lot of people make fundamental mistakes when networking and then wonder why they’re not getting anywhere.
Event Industry News
MARCH 22, 2017
Independent creative agency, RPM, yesterday revealed new details of Cadbury’s Great British Egg Hunt in partnership with the National Trust and National Trust for Scotland. The annual Easter egg hunt, which launches on Friday 14th April and runs nationwide over the Easter weekend, forms part of Cadbury’s wider seasonal campaign. Building on the natural association […].
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SmartMeetings
MARCH 22, 2017
Food production has the largest environmental footprint of any human activity, according to data from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). 40 percent of food is wasted through the supply chain, including the hotel industry. It should come as no surprise that limiting hotel food waste is one of the best ways the hospitality industry can help the environment —and even save money while doing it.
Event Industry News
MARCH 22, 2017
The harsh truth is that most artists have to perform live to survive! This is as a result of the wide adoption of streaming services and the rapid decline in music ownership. Fortunately, there are millions of fans that love live music and who will happily pay to go to festivals and concerts. However, the […]. The post Festyvent: Turning your audiences into superfans appeared first on Event Industry News.
Event Industry News
MARCH 22, 2017
Events management company, Seventa Events has been recognised at the Meetings and Incentive Travel (M&IT) Industry Awards 2017, the event industry’s largest awards programme. Out of 25,000 award entrants, Seventa Events was voted third best in its category, Best Intermediary Agency Under 40 Employees. Widely regarded as one of the most prestigious awards evenings in […].
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PCMA Convene
MARCH 22, 2017
Glass artisans at work at Chrysler Museum’s Perry Glass Studio. There’s a cautionary adage about people in glass houses, but the Glass Art Society (GAS) pays it little mind. In fact, GAS chose Norfolk to host its upcoming 46th annual conference, June 1–3, 2017, in large part due to the city’s renowned glass house — Perry Glass Studio at the Chrysler Museum of Art.
SmartMeetings
MARCH 22, 2017
Rendering courtesy of mosconeexpansion.com. Now past the halfway point, the multiyear, $500 million expansion of San Francisco’s Moscone Center is making progress toward a late 2018 completion date. We recently talked with John Reyes, executive vice president and chief sales officer for San Francisco Travel, who filled us in on construction plans and facility upgrades.
SmartMeetings
MARCH 22, 2017
Passengers flying to the United States or United Kingdom from specific countries in the Middle East and North Africa will not be allowed to bring carry-on electronic devices larger than a standard-size smartphone, representatives from both countries announced this week. Citing “evaluated intelligence,” the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated in a press release that the new policy has been implemented indefinitely because terrorist groups continue to target commercial aviation.
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For associations, the hybrid model is the future of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. Hybrid events provide increased reach and scalability, improved engagement with association members, and insights from real-time analytics, making them an absolute necessity. This ready-to-use playbook presents a framework for event organizers embarking on the hybrid events journey.
Converve
MARCH 22, 2017
A well-developed business network helps immensely! Not only to do your job optimally, but also to remain attractive to the employment market. So off you go to the next business event to get to know new people, as there is no easier place to do so! This being said, a lot of people make fundamental mistakes when networking and then wonder why they’re not getting anywhere.
SmartMeetings
MARCH 22, 2017
Smart meetings are all about leveraging business opportunities , but they can be personally rewarding, too. To attract business guests, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts recently launched its biggest consumer media campaign for the Americas in the past 10 years. “We’re All Business, Mostly” is part of the larger Crowne Plaza Accelerate campaign. With $200 million committed to promoting the brand, a major part of the investment includes a renewed focus on business travelers , said Eric Lent, vice
Event Industry News
MARCH 22, 2017
Working for exhibition designers and producers event.live, Blackout were approached for the third year to provide rigging for Microgaming’s stand and bar at the ICE Totally Gaming exhibition at ExCeL, February 2017. The Microgaming stand and bar designed and produced by event.live had a daily change in set design to encourage repeat footfall and stand […].
GatherHere
MARCH 22, 2017
We’ve touched on all the ways private events can help boost your business — but why limit your space to just evening events? Hosting private breakfast events is a particularly great way to increase revenue if your venue or restaurant is mainly open for dinner service. Experts say the tips for ensuring its success are simple, like: don’t forget the coffee and consider an energetic emcee.
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Event Industry News
MARCH 22, 2017
Concise’s new CHIME event application is developed to give an exceptional experience, whatever your needs. This experience means better engagement, better insights and a better return on investment. Our application and service is what sets us apart; this combination is what ensures your event is a success. You focus on the event and Concise will […].
Event Industry News
MARCH 22, 2017
Are you still tracking your guests with printed sign-in sheets? Using our app and web-based application, we take away the headache of paper sign-in sheets with an easy to use platform for scanning and tracking guests using RFID badges or QR codes. Simply upload your guest list to our website, print or send e-badges to […]. The post Delekit: Guest Tracking & Badging Solution appeared first on Event Industry News.
Event Industry News
MARCH 22, 2017
Standing alone holding a cup of coffee with no one to talk to. That’s me at almost every networking event I attend. I go there with the specific goal of meeting interesting people, but instead I end up stuck with the awkward soul right next to me. That’s why I’m really happy with the recent […]. The post Conversation Starter: matchmaking app with record high engagement appeared first on Event Industry News.
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