Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 19, 2017

Expect the unexpected…just as Buckaroo Banzai did in the 1980s movie of the same name. Buckaroo and his merry band of cavaliers were ready to save the world from whatever came their way. They would embrace the context of each dimension much like you need to embrace these current conference programming trends. While these trends won’t help you overthrow a menacing alien dictator, they will help your participants stay in step with the every changing world around them.

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EventMB

JANUARY 19, 2017

Are you struggling with technology at events or are you just looking for new ways to use it? These events can help show you new ways to connect through tech. Have you ever talked to an event planner who swears his/her audience hates tech? They don’t use it, not social, they don’t read blogs. Nothing. […]. The post 12 Events that Understand the Use of Technology by Christina Green appeared first on [link].

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Social Tables

JANUARY 19, 2017

I wish I could tell you that what I remember best from high school French class was how to converse a la Parisienne, but it’s not. It’s that the French Revolution began with a meeting on a tennis court. When We Meet, We Change the World. Meetings catalyze change. They influence participants’ thoughts and behaviors. Meetings enable business exchanges and establish bonds that strengthen alliances and form lifelong friendships.

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EventMB

JANUARY 19, 2017

This is a sponsored post written by Kristen Carvalho, Sr. Content and Social Media Manager at etouches. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. What are you doing to arm your stakeholders with the tools to promote your event? Event promotion can come in the form of paid advertising, word-of-mouth, public relations, social media […].

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The greats learn from the greats. Set yourself and your team up for success with tried and tested strategies and insights from event marketing geniuses at Vanta, Partnership Leaders, Quantum Metric, Rocketlane, and Explori.

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Eventbrite UK

JANUARY 19, 2017

Here are three common mistakes organisers make as they struggle to sell as many tickets as possible, and how you can avoid them. The post 3 Common Mistakes That Drag Down Ticket Sales appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Loudermilk Center

JANUARY 19, 2017

If you want your event to stand out from the crowd and position your organization as an authority in your field, your event needs to reflect a high level of professionalism. You need to know how to successfully market your event. Having a recognizable branded identity will help your event attract people in your target market. It also encourages people to share your event with others.

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MeetingPool

JANUARY 19, 2017

Technology has changed the face of corporate events and trade shows. Software solutions are available that can bring the majority of the event experience to those who could not be physically present. Advanced web conferencing and broadcasting solutions allow organizations to bring the latest information to all interested parties no matter where they are located […].

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Eventbrite UK

JANUARY 19, 2017

We've teamed up with REMIX to create a report exploring how arts and culture organisations can use technology to sell more tickets and meet customer needs. The post Future-proofing Technology for Arts & Culture Organisations appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Canadian Special Events

JANUARY 19, 2017

By Emily Milic, Seneca College. Seneca College students and faculty transformed five Bloor Street retailers into elegant dining spaces for Bloor Street Entertains; the annual event which takes over boutiques and galleries in the Bloor-Yorkville corridor to raise between $500,000 and $1 million annually for CANFAR. “We are thrilled to be celebrating our tenth year working with CANFAR on this important event,” says John MacBride, Professor and Program Coordinator of Seneca’s Event Management – Ev

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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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Event Industry News

JANUARY 19, 2017

Event Industry News (EIN), organiser of the Event Technology Awards (ETA) and Event Tech Live, will launch Event Tech Talks in February. The monthly series of event science panel discussions take place at 1 Wimpole Street, ETA 2016’s Most Innovative and Tech-Friendly Venue, Huckletree Shoreditch and Digital Catapult, until October. Trialled during London Technology Week […].

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BizBash

JANUARY 19, 2017

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 19, 2017

Woolworths, the fresh food people, is taking tennis fans on a unique food journey through a multi-sensory brand experience at this year’s Australian Open Tennis Championships. The Woolworths Summer Sensorium is taking place at the world-renowned tennis tournament in Melbourne from Monday 16 – Sunday 29 January. In conjunction with the Woolworths marketing team, BEcause […].

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Connect Your Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2017

The biggest lesson Visit Wichita (Kansas) learned once it began collecting loads of digital information to evaluate its marketing efforts is it needed someone to track all the data. Enter William Graves, the CVB’s first data analyst, hired late last year to boost the city’s effort to attract more events. Visit Wichita President and CEO Susie Santo says the position is a necessity, especially for midtier cities with plenty to offer but competing for recognition.

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Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 19, 2017

Homes content expert Isobel McKenzie-Price, one the most successful Ideal Home magazine Editors of recent times, has joined Media 10, owners of the 109-year Ideal Home Show exhibition, as Creative Content Editor across the portfolio of five shows for 2017. Isobel, a household name in the homes market, is renowned for her strong vision and […].

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 19, 2017

If you travel often then enrolling in reward programs is definitely a good idea. Here are the best programs for business travelers. Make sure you’re getting the most bank for your buck, not to mention awesome reward benefits, with the following programs. We’ve highlighted features of the top programs. Hotel: Marriott Rewards. Member. Rewards points earned for meetings and events.

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BizBash

JANUARY 19, 2017

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MeetingPool

JANUARY 19, 2017

Technology has changed the face of corporate events and trade shows. Software solutions are available that can bring the majority of the event experience to those who could not be physically present. Advanced web conferencing and broadcasting solutions allow organizations to bring the latest information to all interested parties no matter where they are located […].

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BizBash

JANUARY 19, 2017

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Connect Your Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2017

CES , the world’s largest consumer technology show, celebrated its 50th anniversary this month with more than 3,800 exhibitors and 175,000 attendees on-site at Las Vegas Convention Center. While it’s tough narrowing down the megashow’s top up-and-coming products, we gave it our best shot with these 10 nifty gadgets. Sleep Number 360 Smart Bed. Are you listening, friends in the hotel biz?

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 19, 2017

Lumi, the global market leader in real-time audience engagement has sold its UK business, IML Interactive UK, to competitor Crystal Interactive – creating the largest event technology company in the UK. Crystal Interactive pioneered delegate engagement via text-based interaction while, for the last 25 years, IML has created and led the voting technology market.

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Certain

JANUARY 19, 2017

Transforming Your Event Program into a Demand Generation Powerhouse. If you’re in Demand Generation these days, chances are you’re struggling to generate leads to meet both lead quotas and revenue goals in your event program. According to HubSpot’s recent Demand Generation Benchmark Report , the “majority of companies are generating fewer than 500 leads per month” and “79% of all marketing leads never convert into sales.

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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.

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Connect Your Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2017

President Donald Trump could be the best thing that’s happened to the meetings and events industry. “Candidly, we are very encouraged,” says Michael Dominguez, senior vice president and chief sales officer at MGM Resorts International and co-chair of the Meetings Mean Business Coalition. Trump’s background suggests pitches to improve the country’s meetings, travel, tourism and hospitality industries will not fall on deaf ears.

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