Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

We’re lonely. And not just a little lonely. We’re experiencing a global epidemic level of loneliness. Last week, the U.K. appointed Tracey Crouch as the Minister of Loneliness after the British parliament released a five year study on loneliness that found more than 9 million people in the country reported they often or always feel lonely. Across the globe, loneliness is fast becoming one of our most serious health epidemics and is a greater predictor of early death than obesity, smoking and exc

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

I’ve been attending conferences for over forty years. Most of them are dull and largely irrelevant. This seems to be the norm, because when you talk to attendees you find they set a low bar for satisfaction, e.g. “I t’s OK if I learn one new thing a day, oh, and if I make a useful connection or two that would be great! ” For twenty years I assumed this was how conferences were supposed to be.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

An event can’t be cost-effective, sustainable and still decent. Surely something has got to give? WRONG. This myth has been plaguing event professionals for years making it seem like it’s an impossible feat to host amazing events and reduce the impact on the environment. We have set out to show you that this isn’t true, […]. The post New Sustainable Event Management (2018 Edition): A Free Guide to Better Green Meetings by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Quickmobile

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Name badges are an essential part of conferences, larger meetings—and sometimes even smaller meetings. Corporate events and conferences benefits especially from name badges because they’re a good way to break the ice between attendees. Typically they’ll have some basic vital information—name tag essentials include the attendee’s name and the company where they’re employed.

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Gallus Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Press Release. Glasgow to host Scotland’s first-ever “Homeless Hackathon”. A major homeless hackathon will take place in Glasgow across the weekend of 13 th – 15 th April, designed to find practical ways of tackling the homeless situation in Scotland’s major cities. Scotland’s first-ever “Homeless Hackathon” will aim to be a spark for innovative solutions including apps, websites and other digital platforms.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

One of society’s greatest paradoxes is that we have more connections today than we did in the past but there is less community and conversation. As a conference organizer, you can seed your annual meeting with experiences that nurture authentic conversations, deep connections and community. You don’t have to sacrifice honest talk for today’s casual chat through digital communications or to sidestep sensitive polarizing topics.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Traditional conferences focus on a hodgepodge of pre-determined sessions punctuated with socials, surrounded by short welcomes and closings. Such conference designs treat openings and closings as perfunctory traditions, perhaps pumped up with a keynote or two, rather than key components of the conference design. Unlike traditional conferences, participant-driven and participation-rich peer conferences have a conference arc with three essential components: Beginning , Middle , and End.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

No one wants to recreate the wheel and yet, so many templates for event presentation ppt slides look like something out of the 90s. We hear you. We’re here to help. Want design tips to make your event slides stand out? Or maybe you don’t want all the extra trouble of putting it all together […]. The post 10+ Awesome Presentations for Event Professionals (2018 Edition) by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Quickmobile

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

This blog contains one main point of advice: be prepared for the unexpected. What does this mean? When hosting conferences on cruise ships or other unique venues , one has to bear in mind that the daily things we take for granted are likely not going to be available to you. On cruise ships, you don’t have it unless you remembered to pack it for the meeting.

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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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Gallus Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

In February Gallus Events organised the fourth annual conference for Europe’s largest blog for Personal Assistants “Practically Perfect PA” Attracting over 150 attendees to the physical event in London and over 100 watching online, we created an event that was very different from any other conference for Assistants. In this post I’d like to demonstrate how easy it is to freshen up your annual conference using examples from the “Future Assistant” conference for

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

When choosing a party theme for company get-togethers, corporate planners need to make sure that the theme is relevant and fun. But most importantly, they need to make sure it’s something that’s appropriate for the event, setting, and company culture. In the following, we’ll cover a list of some entertaining and versatile corporate event themes that are a safe fit for just about any company.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Frequently, when we think about next markets, we mention Next-Gen, Millennials or Gen-Z audiences. We immediately jump to the generations following or before ours. Or those that will have the largest working and buying power. One of the growing markets that is often overlooked is the Perennial Market—people of all ages, sometimes over 50 and sometimes in their 30s.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

It’s important to start your event off on the right foot. You want your attendees to be excited and impressed from the very first moment they arrive. With these grand entrance ideas you will do just that. Your attendees first impression will set the tone for the rest of the event. With these grand entrances ideas, you can make that impression a great one and start your event off on the right foot!

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Use our online event budget calculator and event budget download template to ensure you keep your finances on track. Your event finances are critical to the success of your event. From the basics, right through to pro tips, we have you covered. We are sure you will agree that creating a comprehensive event budget is […]. The post The Event Budget Calculator: The Only Tool You Need To Run Successful Events by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Quickmobile

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Everybody loves and remembers the good ol’ days of sitting in class and taking notes, right? While some find it easy to retain information from lectures, on average, only 5% of the information is digested. That’s a whopping 95% of information that simply gets lost during traditional ‘passive’ learning, like lectures or reading. At a corporate training or education event, that’s just too high of a margin.

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Gallus Events

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

It can become easy to be detached from the good in life. When you are tirelessly working away, without getting much credit, perhaps running another boring conference or an exhibition where no one seems happy to be there, it is easy to forget the amazing power of getting people together to share an experience. So it’s great to be reminded what potential and power we event organisers have.

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Eventbrite UK

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Micro-influencer marketing is on the rise - when executed correctly, it increases ticket sales and grows brands. Learn more from our expert guest blogger. The post The Power of Micro-Influencer Marketing for Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Belonging precedes believing. It’s true for our association members. It’s true for our organization’s leaders. The ways we include or exclude others influences their thoughts and actions. It’s more than what we say or write. It’s how we invite others to join and belong, how we greet them, how we appreciate them, how we accept them. Belonging is vital because belonging precedes believing which precedes people behaving together.

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BizBash

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

From turquoise water and pink-sand beaches to historic shipwrecks and mysterious caves, in Bermuda, inspiration comes naturally. Let the mystery.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Breaking into event planning with little to no experience can be a challenge. And it’s REALLY hard to get experience if no one will hire you. Or is it? Hey, I’ve been there. I know the challenges. But they can be overcome with a few tactics, tools, and strategies. In this article, we’ll navigate this […]. The post 99 Resources to Get into Event Planning (Updated 2018) by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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Quickmobile

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

You’ve probably attended an event in recent years that had an event app , or planned to include an app at your event. Within the last few years, we’ve seen the shift from event apps being a ‘wow factor’ to an expectation. However, it still may not be a necessity at your particular event. So how can you decide if you need an event app? Below are 6 questions you can ask yourself to determine if you need an event app: 1.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

2018 event marketing trends point to video becoming this year’s content marketing juggernaut. With everyone rushing to upload their own talking heads and animated content, is there still a place where you can share your video content and get it seen in this saturated market? It turns out there is one hidden gem, but I’m not spoiling it here.

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Eventbrite UK

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Instagram Stories are fast becoming one of the most effective ways to market on a social media platform. Our infographic covers the basics you need to know. The post Infographic: Use Instagram Stories to Create a Buzz for your Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Capterra Event Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Ah, the hectic—yet rewarding—world of event planning. Chances are if you’re reading this guide, you’re starting your first major foray into such a venture. Whether you’re forming an event planning team at work or opening your own event planning business, you need guidance on how a major event comes together, from event management software to selecting a caterer.

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BizBash

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

The Manhattan Center complex is known as New York’s premier event destination, with full-service production capabilities and experienced event professionals.

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Speaker: Smita Das, MD, PhD, MPH, Medical Director, Psychiatry and Naj Wright, MBA, C-Suite HR Executive

The last year and a half has been one of extreme stress and anxiety for the American Workforce. A 2021 New York University School of Global Public Health survey of 5,850 people who drink alcohol found that 29 percent have increased their drinking during the pandemic. Among people who have been experiencing depression (64% more likely) and anxiety (41% more likely), which have also become more prevalent over the last 18 months, the risk is even higher.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

The only checklist you need to source the perfect venue for your event. Trends, tactics, free templates and research to help you with your event venue selection. Here’s the truth, your venue decision will impact the way you plan your event: It will take a lot of your budget Your venue partners will be your […]. The post The 7 Steps Event Venue Checklist (2018 edition): A bulletproof guide to find the perfect venue for your event by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

As an event organizer, you already know the importance of finding the right entertainer for your event. But what you may not realize is that there’s another element that can really help or hinder the success of your event: the venue. A great venue can make up for so-so entertainment (as long as the rest of the event goes smoothly). But even the best entertainer in the world won’t be able to help if the venue you’ve selected is wrong for your event.

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Event Geek

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

Ask These 5 Key Questions Before You Commit. Sponsoring industry conferences and exhibiting at trade shows can be great marketing strategies when done right. But every industry has hundreds of events per year and you have a limited marketing budget. and you need to sleep! So how do you choose which events to sponsor? And, once you've narrowed down the field, what are the dealbreakers you need to consider?

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